Ristorante il teatro
Authentic, modern Italian cuisine in the heart of Old Quebec City
Located in the Carré des spectacles, Il Teatro produces everything to provide you with an exceptional experience: meticulous staff who master the art of welcoming you, fine Italian cuisine, a décor that combines both modern and traditional, an Italian inspired wine cellar, new cocktails created seasonally, and one of the most beautiful, not to mention covered and heated, terraces in Quebec City.
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Antipasti
TATAKI DI MANZO
Seared beef, tartufata dressing, veal glaze, fried leeks, garlic confit
MOZZARELLA ALLA MARINARA
Fried mozzarella, marinara sauce, white balsamic glaze, vine tomatoes confit, fresh basil
INSALATA CÉSARE
Artisan Romaine heart, Cardini's sauce, garlic crouton, lardons, Parmigiano Reggiano, white anchovy filet, lemon
ZUPPA DEL GIORNO
Soup of the day
Piatti principali
BURRATA E COPPA
Pizza with tomato sauce, burrata, coppa, arugula, balsamic reduction
AGNOLOTTIS
Lamb stuffed giant agnolotti, braised tomato sauce, meat glaze with rosemary and garlic confit, parmesan cream
FILETTO DI MANZO
Grilled beef fillet, Barolo sauce, parmesan, potatoes, truffle, market vegetables
($15 extra)
POLLO ARROSTO
Half Cornish chicken roasted with lemon and sage, confit fingerling potatoes, parmesan and truffle oil
SALMONE ALLA GRIGLIA
Grilled Atlantic salmon, caponata, fried polenta dauphine, black olives tapenade, parsley emulsion
Dolce
IL DOLCE DELLO CHEF
Dessert from our pastry Chef
3 COURSE • $69 - Available until 7PM on show nights at Capitole Theater
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Specialties
The American
Two eggs cooked to order, bacon, sausage, roasted potatoes **
Served with toast and jam Gluten free option available
$22
The Pastries
Croissants, muffin, fresh fruits, yogurt verrine
$19.50
The Tuscan Omelette
Rosemary ham, cheddar cheese, diced tomatoes and zucchinis, roasted potatoes **
Served with toast and jam Gluten free option available
$25
The Mushrooms Omelet
Rosemary wild mushrooms, parmesan, green onions, roasted potatoes **
Served with toast and jam Gluten free option available
$23
The French Toast
Brioche bread, caramelized apples, fried bananas and custard
$23
The Smoked Salmon Bagel
Bagel, cream cheese, smoked salmon, capers, red onions roasted potatoes **
$25
The Bacon & Egg Foccacia
Italian flat bread, bacon, egg sunny side up, tomato pesto, arugula, parmesan*
$24
The Oatmeal
Oatmeal, grilled almond crumble, berries, brown sugar, grilled pine nuts
$17
The Pancakes
American pancake with choice of maple sirup or Nutella, berries and bananas
$23
The Zuppa Bowl
Tapioca and chia seeds with coconut milk, fresh fruit and goji berries, biscotti crumble
Option sans gluten disponible Gluten free option available
$18
The American Cassolette
Potatoes, sausage, bacon, egg sunny side up, cheese and Hollandaise sauce
Served with toast and jam
$24
The Landaise Cassolette*
Potatoes, duck confit, mushroom, rosemary, porto sauce, taleggio cheese, poached egg
Served with toast and jam Gluten free option available
$27
IL Piatti di Massimo
Egg sunny side up, burrata, berries, fresh figs, rosemary and honey grilled peach, pickled green tomatoes, basil and pistachios
Served with toast and jam Gluten free option available
$26
The salmon Bene
Two poached eggs, smoked, hollandaise sauce, ciabatta bread, roasted potatoes **
$27
BRUNCH
$40 Served until 2 pm on weekends and holidays
Chia coconut milk verrine, raspberry and basil jam, lime zest
Multigrain toast, poached egg, wilted spinach, hollandaise sauce and mullet caviar
Breakfast of your choice
Coffee, tea, infusion
Cocktails and juice
Freshly squeezed orange juice
$5.75
Smoothie of the day
$6
Mimosa with sparkling wine
$12
Mimosa with champagne
$25
Bellini
Peach nectar and champagne
$23
Bellini Italiano
Limoncello and champagne
$24
Coffee
Espresso
$4.75
Espresso double
$5.00
Cappuccino
$5.75
Latte (cup)
$6.00
Latte (bowl)
$6.50
Hot chocolate
$4,75
Dirty chai
$6.50
Hours of service - Week : 7AM to 11AM
Weekend : 7AM to 1:30PM
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Antipasti
ZUPPA DEL GIORNO
Soup of the day
TARTARE DI SALMONE AL PEPE
Salmon tartare, pink pepper marinade and olive oil sauce
PROSCIUTTO AL FICHI
Prosciutto with figs
12$ extra
Piatti Principali
FILETTO DI PESQUE
Red snapper fillet with tomato and garlic oil
$31
PENNE CON AGNELLO E PEPERONI ROSSI
Penne with braised lamb, red bell pepper, rosemary and sage
$31
COSCIA D’ANATRA
Confit duck leg, meat glaze, parmesan gnocchi
$34
INSALATA DI CALAMARI E GAMBERETTO
Vegetables salad, fried calamaris and shrimps
$32
PIZZA AL SALMON AFFUMICATO E CIPOLLE
Pizza with smoked salmon, pickled cipollini and ricotta
$29
Dolce
Dessert by our pastry chef
Coffee, tea or herbal tea
Espresso and americano
Classics à la carte
Insalata cesare
Heart of romaine, herb croutons, pancetta, parmesan, Caesar dressing
$18
Pizza margherita
Tomato sauce, mozzarella di Bufala, parmesan, olive oil and basil
$24
Penne alla romanoff
Penne with rosé sauce, green peppercorn and vodka
$28
Spaghetti al ragù bolognese
Spaghetti with bolognese sauce
$29
Wine by the glass,sommelier’s choice, red orwhite
$11
Hours of service - Lunch menu
11:30AM to 2:00PM Monday to Friday
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Caviale
10 grams of caviar served with potato blinis, fresh cream and spring onions
CAVIAR OSCIETRE PRESTIGE
$85
CAVIAR SEVRUGA
$95
CAVIAR BELUGA QUINTESSENCE
$120
Board to share
Minimum 2 people
DI FORMAGGI
Variety of Italian and Quebec cheeses, fruits and nuts
$50
DI SALUMI
A selection of Italian and Quebec charcuteries, marinades et mustards
$50
DI ANTIPASTI «IL TEATRO»
Assortment of cheeses and charcuteries, pickles and nuts
$50
Antipasti
MOZZARELLA ALLA MARINARA
Fried mozzarella, marinara sauce, white balsamic glaze, vine tomatoes confit and fresh basil
Vegetarian
$22
CALAMARI FRITTI
Fried calamari, pecorino breadcrumbs, homemade Genovese pesto, grilled lemon
$24
TATAKI DI MANZO
Seared beef, tartufata dressing, veal glaze, fried leeks, garlic confit
$28
CAPESANTE
Roasted U10 scallops, seared Brussels sprout leaves, saffron and lemon aioli, lobster emulsion, mujol caviar
$36
CARPACCIO DI MANZO
Thinly sliced beef, marinated mustard seeds, citrus, herb salsa, caramelized pine nuts and fried shallots
$28
CEVICHE DI CAPESANTE
Lime marinated scallops, fresh strawberries, limoncello gel and basil
$30
INSALATA CESARE
Artisan Romaine heart, Cardini's sauce, garlic crouton, lardons, Parmigiano Reggiano, white anchovies filet and lemon
EXTRA GRILLED CHICKEN $12
$18
BURRATA
Fresh pasta filata cheese, blackberries, cherry tomatoes, fig balsamic, mint, basil and pine nuts
Vegetarian
$26
CREMA DI GAMBERETTI
Shrimp mousse, shellfish bisque, green oil, pan fried giant prawns, polenta chips
$30
INSALATA DI POLPO
Braised and grilled octopus, fregola, orange, fried capers, olives, tomato confit, fennel and parsley salad, bread crumbs
$25
Zuppe
MINESTRONE
Minestrone vegetable and pancetta soup Castello di Banfi style
$14
ZUPPA DEL GIORNO
Soup of the day
$10
Carni & Pesce
POLLO ARROSTO
Half Cornish chicken roasted with lemon and sage, confit fingerling potatoes, parmesan and truffle oil
$38
FILETTO DI MANZO
Grilled beef fillet, Barolo sauce, parmesan, potatoes, truffle, market vegetables
EXTRA TARTUFATA, BRIOCHE AND FOIE GRAS $18
$59
COSTATA DI VITELLO
Grilled veal chop, reduced veal sauce, buttered Swiss chard, pan fried mushrooms, potato puree
$58
SALMONE ALLA GRIGLIA
Grilled Atlantic salmon, caponata, fried polenta dauphine, black olives tapenade, parsley emulsion
$39
PICATTA DI VITELLO
Stacked veal filet scallopini au gratin with fontina, tomato compote, meat glaze, fried sage, market vegetables, potato pave
$42
COSTATA DI MANZO
950gr beef rib, veal glaze and sides of the day
(Allow a 45minutes cooking time, order before 9 PM)
$195
SCALOPPINE DI VITELLO AL LIMONE
Veal cutlet, risotto verde, capers and lemon confit
$41
Pasta & Risotto
SPAGHETTI AL RAGÙ BOLOGNESE
Spaghetti with bolognese sauce
GLUTEN FREE PASTA ON REQUEST EXTRA $3
$29
PENNE ALLA ROMANOFF
Penne with rosé sauce, green peppercorn and vodka
Vegetarian GLUTEN FREE PASTA ON REQUEST EXTRA $3
$31
SPAGHETTI ALLA CARBONARA
Spaghetti, white wine, pecorino, egg yolk, guanciale
GLUTEN FREE PASTA ON REQUEST EXTRA $3
$32
LINGUINE ALL’ ASTICE
Fresh homemade linguine, lobster, bisque, candied tomatoes, herb salsa with virgin olive oil
GLUTEN FREE PASTA ON REQUEST EXTRA $3
$40
AGNOLOTTI
Lamb stuffed giant agnolotti, braised tomato sauce, meat glaze with rosemary and garlic confit, parmesan cream
$38
RISOTTO DI MAIALE E PISTACCHIO
Risotto with meat glaze, braised pork belly, pistachio
$40
RISOTTO AI FRUTTI DI MARE
Snow crab risotto, shrimps, scallops and grilled octopus
$46
RISOTTO AI FUNGHI
Risotto with mushrooms, parmesan crumble
$38
Pizza
Margherita
Tomato sauce, fior di latte, parmesan, olive oil and fresh basil
Vegetarian
$29
Quattro formaggi
Fior di latte, parmesan, gorgonzola, fontina, pistou, cherry tomatoes and fresh oregano
Vegetarian
$34
PEPERONIE E SALSICCIA
Tomato sauce, Fior di latte, parmesan, sweet bell pepper drops, Italian sausage and oregano
$31
PIZZA MORTADELLA
Tomato sauce, mortadella, fior di latte, pistachio pesto, fresh basil
$36
BURRATA E COPPA
Tomato sauce, burrata, coppa, arugula, balsamic reduction
$34
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Dolce
CANNOLI
Red berries confit, mascarpone mousse, cannoli tuile
$13
TIRAMISU « IL TEATRO »
Lady’s finger, coffee praline, amaretto and cocoa
$14
TARTELETTA DELLA NONNA
Short bread tartlet with pine nuts, lemon and vanilla cream
$15
MOUSSE AL CIOCCOLATO
Milk chocolate mousse, brownie and chocolate syrup
$10
CRÈME BRULÉE DEL GIORNO
Caramelized custard, flavor of the moment
Gluten free
$12
CARAMEL ALMOND FINGER
Chocolate and caramel cream, praline mousse and caramelized almonds
$12
FORMAGGIO PER DESSERT
Fine Quebec cheese, candied figs with Fernet Branca, salted pine nut crumble, tomato caramel, white balsamic gel, basil seeds and biscotti tiles
$20
AFFOGATO
Vanilla ice cream, espresso
$10
Grandiose
à chaque scène
