Clandestin Cuisine Créative

1st time here after a long wait but wont be my last for sure. Food was more than excelent , could not decide what to take menu was so nice . Great selection of wine and beer, their knowledge of what they serve is on par with that . Would add more stars if i could .

We went to Clandestin Cuisine Créative for dinner tonight and it was so good that I had to write a review. Everything was incredible, from the service to the beer to the food – from appetizer to dessert. I can’t remember the last time I was so satisfied with a meal out. My wife had the fried chicken Caesar salad and I had the fried chicken and brisket sandwich. Both had incredible flavour and the poutine that came with my sandwich was out of this world – words cannot even describe how good it was- never had a poutine like that before. Our 5 year old kept saying that it was the best meal she’s ever had!

The menu is only in French, but they do an amazing job accommodating anglophones (Google translate is your friend as well), and it is a small place, so you may want to call ahead, but I cannot recommend it enough. It makes me was to come back to Gatineau just to eat there again, and I live over 6 hour away.

Le Clandestin has been opened for over 10 years an dI have visited it many times.I always felt this was Gatineau’s own Garde-Manger ( Chef Chuck Hughes Old Montreal hub). Attentive & cheery service from owner and chef Éric Duchesne, who expertly suggests the curated wine & beer selection and accompanies a guest well with their menu choices. Now on to the food!! The corn fritters were moist and so incredibly flavourful I had to share with my convives! What a sacrifice 😉 Korean funky fried chicken were like cake, so tender an djuicy, tasty and perfectly seasoned. The pain doré au foie gras sent me to a place of absolute comfort & joy. If you ache for tender porchetta with delectable fat and a mouth watering panzenella, cross the bridge an dcoem on over to downtown Old Hull STAT!!

Crazy menu options you won’t see anywhere else (and the menu is always changing). Best fried chicken, hands down. Fun and different wine and beer options. Amazing service.

10/10!

The food was so remarkable. Flavours i never imagined.

The space is small so reservations are definitely recommended!

Service was so good! Not rushed or pressed to leave or order. Very helpful staff!

They make their own limencello but wasn’t available when we went- I’d be eager to try that next time!

We had the Tuna poke bowl, chicken burger and fries, and the carpacio which is made of duck!

The carpacio is a must try! It was so delicious! Better than beef in my opinion.

We had the pecan dessert as well and this was unbelievable! I wish it was bigger! They have a beer on tap that pairs VERY well so be sure to ask for the stout for dessert!

The menu is small but seems to change based on reviews and options I saw online vs at the restaurant. We will be back for sure! Nice area with a cute patio so would be great in the summer.