Tanière³
| Tanière³ | |
|---|---|
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| Restaurant information | |
| Established | 1977 |
| Owner(s) | Roxan Bourdelais[1] François-Emmanuel Nicol[1] Karen Therrien[2] |
| Manager(s) | Roxan Bourdelais[1] |
| Head chef | François-Emmanuel Nicol[1] |
| Food type | Quebecois |
| Rating |  (Michelin Guide) |
| Street address | 36 1/2 rue Saint-Pierre |
| City | Quebec City, Quebec |
| Country | Canada |
| Website | taniere3 |
Tanière³ is a Michelin-starred restaurant in Quebec City, Canada.[3]
History
[edit]The restaurant was founded in 1977 by Laurier Therrien, initially under the name La Tanière. In 2002, ownership of the restaurant was taken over by Therrien's niece, Karen.[2]
The business closed in 2014, before re-opening in March 2019 at a new location under the present name, Tanière³, signifying the third iteration of the restaurant. Upon its re-opening, co-owner Frédéric Laplante served as the head chef.[2] Laplante was then succeeded by François-Emmanuel Nicol.[4]
The new location was moved to the cellar and vaults of a historic 17th century building in Old Quebec.[4][5] Extensive renovations were undertaken to create a more refined dining experience, including a discreet entrance accessed through an unmarked alley door that requires a passcode for entry.[6]
Menu
[edit]The restaurant's cuisine and restaurant design takes strong inspiration from historical old Quebec and the nearby boreal forests.[7] It exclusively uses ingredients that are indigenous to Quebec, and those that can only be sourced locally.[8][6] The staff at the restaurant often forage for ingredients used in both the food and drink served at Tanière³, such as chaga mushrooms that are used in some of the teas, cocktails and sauces.[8]
A blind tasting menu of between 15 and 20 courses is served at the restaurant, changing with the season and the local ingredients available for use.[4]
Guests can choose between two dining experiences; the Dining Room Cellar or the Chef’s Counter. Optional drink pairings are also available, including a non-alcoholic pairing, a standard "Experience" pairing, and a premium "Collection" pairing featuring more exclusive beverages and ingredients.[9]
While dining at the restaurant, guests are moved through three different parts of the cellar. The experience begins in the 'Maison Charest' vault, where small bites and a welcome cocktail are served. The main portion of the meal is served in a second cellar (or seating in the kitchen if the Chef's Counter experience is chosen), while desserts and aperitifs are served in the final room.[7]
Recognition
[edit]In 2025, the restaurant received two Michelin stars in Quebec's inaugural Michelin Guide. It became the only restaurant awarded two stars in the province, and the second overall in Canada after Toronto's Sushi Masaki Saito.[5] The Michelin Guide described the restaurant as a "gastronomic research laboratory," emphasizing its exclusive use of locally sourced ingredients and praising the "remarkable work" of both the sommelier and mixologist in crafting wine and cocktail pairings that complement the tasting menu.[10]
Canada's 100 Best Restaurants Ranking
[edit]The restaurant has appeared on Canada's 100 Best Restaurants ranking annually since debuting on the list in 2020. As of the 2025 publication, Tanière³ is ranked at #13, the highest it has ever placed.[11]
| Tanière³[11] | ||
| Year | Rank | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 71 | new |
| 2021 | No List | |
| 2022 | 67 |  4
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| 2023 | 90 |  23
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| 2024 | 60 | 30
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| 2025 | 13 | 47
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See also
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References
[edit]- ^ a b c d Dunlevy, T'Cha (16 May 2025). "Quebec restaurateurs say Michelin Guide ratings 'a recognition of who we are'". Montreal Gazette. Postmedia. Archived from the original on 16 May 2025. Retrieved 17 May 2025.
- ^ a b c Landry, Virginie. "Tanière3 : discover the Northern Terroir". Germain Hotels. Germain Hotels. Archived from the original on 4 December 2024. Retrieved 17 May 2025.
- ^ "All the 2025 Québec MICHELIN Guide Stars". MICHELIN Guide. Archived from the original on 2025-05-15. Retrieved 2025-05-15.
- ^ a b c Rousseau, Rebecca (23 April 2024). "La Tanière 3: An Exceptional Experience and Service in the Heart of Old Quebec". RestoQuebec. Retrieved 20 May 2025.
- ^ a b Morris, Erika (15 May 2025). "Michelin: 9 Quebec restaurants awarded stars in province's first-ever guide". CTV News. CTV. Retrieved 20 May 2025.
- ^ a b Small, Heidi (27 December 2024). "Tanière³ x Beyond the Plate: Inside the most renowned and dramatic restaurant in Quebec City". Cult MTL. Retrieved 17 May 2025.
- ^ a b Lalonde, Paule-Rachel (7 June 2022). "La Tanière3: A superb & creative address in Quebec's Old Port". Tastet Magazine. Retrieved 20 May 2025.
- ^ a b Sligl, Barb (23 April 2024). "The Wild Side of Fine Dining in Quebec City". Nuvo Magazine. Retrieved 17 May 2025.
- ^ "Taniere3 - FAQ". Taniere3. Taniere3. Archived from the original on 16 October 2024. Retrieved 17 May 2025.
- ^ "Taniere3 - Quebec City". Michelin Guide. Michelin North America. Retrieved 17 May 2025.
- ^ a b "Canada's 100 Best Restaurants Lists". Canada's 100 Best Restaurants. Canada's 100 Best. Archived from the original on 6 May 2025. Retrieved 7 May 2025.
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