Il Matto
Old Québec / Old Port, Quebec City
Restaurant in Quebec City, Canada
Book with PearlWhy go
Il Matto is a practical Old Québec dinner pick for dates, birthdays, low-friction group plans, especially when you want evening availability without the formality of a hotel dining room. Cross-shop Chez Muffy for a higher-spend modern cuisine occasion, or Artefact and Coteau if you want a bistro-style alternative in Québec.
About Il Matto
Il Matto in Québec is a direct planning option when you can work from service hours. Dinner is served every day from 5:30–10:30 PM, with an additional Friday lunch from 11:30 AM–2:30 PM. For cuisine, price, room style, service format, awards, or signature dishes, it is best to confirm current details directly before booking.
Better for dinner than a rushed daytime meal
The strongest use case is dinner. Il Matto serves dinner nightly, with Friday adding lunch, so it can fit an evening plan in Québec more reliably than a daytime plan. For other options, compare choices such as Artefact or scan our full Québec restaurants guide; Il Matto makes the most sense when the schedule needs an evening reservation.
Who should choose it for a planned meal
Choose Il Matto when the hours fit your plan and you want a Québec dinner option. If you are comparing other choices, Auberge Saint-Antoine and Chez Muffy may be worth checking separately, while Il Matto should be evaluated on its current availability and posted schedule.
Reservations: confirm directly for your date. Dress: check the venue's current guidance if attire matters. Budget: compare current information before committing a group. For cross-shopping, also check Coteau and other dining in Québec.
Planning details
- Location
- 71 Rue Saint-Pierre, Québec, QC G1K 4A4, Canada
- Website
- ilmatto.ca
- Phone
- +1 418-266-9444
Venue details
Ambiance
Chic yet friendly, with a modern Italian feel, contemporary elegance, and a warm, celebratory atmosphere.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
Signature Dishes
- Agnolottis au veau
- Pappardelles aux champignons sauvages
- Linguine ai frutti di mare
- Antipasti boards
- Veal dishes
- Gelato
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Auberge Saint-Antoine, Canadian Cuisine, Canadian Cuisine
- Chez Muffy, Modern Cuisine, $$$$
- Artefact, Bistro-style cuisine, Bistro-style cuisine
- Coteau, Notable alternative
- Steak Avenue - Vieux Québec, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How Il Matto compares in Québec
Il Matto is the easier recommendation when the goal is a relaxed Old Québec dinner rather than a destination hotel meal. Chez Muffy is the clearer splurge, with modern cuisine and a $$$$ price signal, so choose it when budget matters less than a more formal celebration setting.
Auberge Saint-Antoine makes sense for travelers who want the meal connected to a luxury hotel stay, while Il Matto is more useful as a stand-alone dinner plan. For a bistro-style evening, Artefact is the closer comparison; pick Artefact if that format is the priority, pick Il Matto if later dinner timing and Old Québec convenience matter more.
Coteau is the sensible backup if Il Matto is not the right fit, while Steak Avenue - Vieux Québec is the cleaner choice for diners who want steakhouse familiarity over a broader restaurant night.
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Compare Il Matto
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Il Matto | Québec | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Auberge Saint-Antoine | Quebec City | Canadian Cuisine | ; | No published awards |
| Chez Muffy | Quebec City | Modern Cuisine | $$$$ | No published awards |
| Artefact | Québec | Bistro-style cuisine | ; | No published awards |
| Coteau | Québec | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Steak Avenue - Vieux Québec | Quebec City | ; | ; | No published awards |
How Il Matto Québec compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What are alternatives to Il Matto in Québec?
Chez Muffy, Artefact, Coteau are useful comparisons, depending on the type of meal you are planning. Il Matto works best when its schedule fits: dinner daily from 5:30–10:30 PM, plus Friday lunch from 11:30 AM–2:30 PM.
Is lunch or dinner better at Il Matto?
Dinner is the safer choice, since Il Matto serves dinner nightly from 5:30–10:30 PM and only adds lunch on Friday from 11:30 AM–2:30 PM.
Is Il Matto good for solo dining?
It may work for solo dining if the hours fit your plan, especially for dinner in Québec. Seating format and bar availability should be confirmed directly if those details matter.
Is Il Matto good for a special occasion?
It can be considered for a special occasion if the schedule and current availability suit your plans. Compare current details with other options, including Chez Muffy, before deciding.
