La Planque

What La Planque does

La Planque is a single-location neighborhood restaurant in the Limoilou district of Quebec City, Canada, operating a dinner-only service Tuesday through Saturday from 17:30 to last reservation at 21:30. The menu is seasonally driven, emphasizing local Quebec products, with à la carte pricing (appetizers from $3-$8, starters $19-$25, mains $29-$39, desserts $12-$17) and a blind tasting menu priced at $79 CAD per couple available Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The beverage program features a Quebec-and-French-focused wine list curated by sommelier Marie-Claude Légaré (with the restaurant since 2015) and a rotating seasonal cocktail menu designed by mixologist Maxime Maltais.

The restaurant generates revenue through traditional dine-in service, online reservations via Libro Reserve, a private dining salon (Salon Privé) for groups up to 12 used for corporate events and private gatherings, and digital gift cards distributed through FreeBeesPay. La Planque is Michelin Guide-selected for Quebec City and is privately owned by Frédéric Samson, who is also co-owner of the sister restaurant Le Cendrillon at the neighboring address (1039, 3e Avenue), which offers a differentiated concept centered on oysters and charcuterie. The team totals 19 employees, including chef Thomas Barry, and the physical space includes a seasonal terrace, bar, mezzanine, and kitchen-view seating alongside the private basement salon.

Distribution is exclusively domestic (Quebec City), with marketing driven primarily by organic social media (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube) and Michelin Guide earned media. There is no app, no disclosed AI/ML capabilities, no public funding history, and no parent company structure. The business model is a straightforward consumer restaurant with modest private-event diversification and no enterprise contracts disclosed.

Name

La Planque

Legal name

La Planque

Website

https://laplanquerestaurant.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

La Planque is a Michelin-selected neighborhood restaurant in Quebec City's Limoilou district, serving seasonal Quebec cuisine, curated wines, and craft cocktails via dine-in, a blind tasting menu, and a private dining salon for groups up to 12.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Québec

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Restaurant dining service: Traditional sit-down restaurant offering à la carte dining and blind tasting menu experiences. Revenue generated from food and beverage sales including wines (primarily Quebec and French), cocktails, and seasonal menu items.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

La Planque is a single-location neighborhood restaurant in Quebec City's Limoilou district offering a seasonally changing à la carte menu built around local Quebec products, fine wines, craft beer, and creative cocktails. The restaurant also offers a blind tasting menu on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, a soundproof private salon for groups up to 12, and digital gift cards. A separate cocktail program is designed by mixologist Maxime Maltais and the wine list is curated by sommelier Marie-Claude Légaré.

Product overview

La Planque is a single-location neighborhood restaurant in Quebec City's Limoilou district. The offering centers on its main dining restaurant with a seasonally changing menu of local products, complemented by a blind tasting menu available on specific days, and a creative cocktail program. Additional offerings include a private salon for events, a terrace for seasonal outdoor dining, and gift cards. The sister restaurant Le Cendrillon is located at a neighboring address and provides a distinct dining alternative focused on oysters and charcuterie. La Planque is co-owned with Le Cendrillon by Frédéric Samson.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• La Planque Restaurant (Dine-in Experience) Seasonal à la carte fine dining experience for individuals and groups, featuring local Quebec products, fine wines, craft beer, and cocktails, with multiple seating areas including terrace, bar, mezzanine, kitchen view, and private salon.
• Menu à Partager (Blind Tasting Menu) Chef-led blind tasting menu for two at CAD 79.00, including 2 appetizers, 2 starters, 1 main course, and 1 dessert, available Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• Cocktail Menu by Maxime Maltais Year-round evolving cocktail program featuring classics (Old Fashioned, Cosmopolitain, Negroni) and creative house cocktails such as Machete (Mezcal), Steph Curry, and Le Fraizier.
• Salon Privé (Private Room) Soundproof private dining room for up to 12 guests, intended for business meetings, corporate or private events, presentations, and exclusive evenings with personalized service.
• Gift Cards (Carte-Cadeau) Digital gift cards allowing customers to gift the La Planque dining experience, purchased through the FreeBeesPay e-commerce platform.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Le CendrilloncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister restaurant located at neighboring address 1039, 3e Avenue. Both co-owned by Frédéric Samson. Le Cendrillon offers oysters, charcuterie and a different menu concept from La Planque.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Chez Muffy: Quebec City farm-to-table restaurant at Auberge Saint-Antoine serving seasonal Quebec cuisine. Comparable on target customer (dining enthusiasts, tourists, corporate clients) and Quebec-focused seasonal menu approach.
• Restaurant Initiale: Québec City tasting-menu restaurant in a hidden, intimate setting with a chef-driven seasonal offering. Closely comparable to La Planque on the 'hidden-gem' positioning, tasting menu format, and Quebec terroir-driven cuisine.
• Le Cendrillon: Sister restaurant co-owned by Frédéric Samson at the neighboring address 1039, 3e Avenue. It offers a different but adjacent concept (oysters, charcuterie) in the same Limoilou micro-market, sharing the same clientele, owner, and operational backbone.
• Le Champlain (Fairmont Le Château Frontenac): Hotel-based fine-dining restaurant inside the Château Frontenac, serving refined regional cuisine. Comparable as a Quebec City premium dining venue targeting both locals and visitors, with a curated beverage program.
• Restaurant Tanière³: Quebec City tasting-menu restaurant with a strong Quebec terroir focus and a chef-driven seasonal offering. Directly comparable to La Planque on format (seasonal tasting menu), philosophy (local ingredients), and Quebec City fine-dining segment.
• Laurie Raphaël: Long-established Quebec City fine-dining destination known for seasonal Quebec-sourced cuisine and an extensive wine program. Directly comparable to La Planque in city, segment (dining enthusiasts, corporate clients), and Quebec terroir-driven menu philosophy.
• Restaurant Saint-Amour: Historic Quebec City fine-dining restaurant offering refined French-influenced cuisine in an upscale setting. Comparable on target market (special-occasion diners, corporate events), price tier, and full-service dining model in the same city.

Regional players

• Joe Beef: Iconic Montreal destination restaurant emphasizing local Quebec ingredients, a serious wine and cocktail program, and an intimate setting. Comparable on Quebec-driven sourcing, beverage-led differentiation, and destination-dining positioning, though in a different city.
• Toqué!: Montreal flagship fine-dining restaurant renowned for Quebec terroir cuisine. Comparable on seasonal Quebec product philosophy and fine-dining customer base, but operates in a different (larger) metropolitan market.
• Europea: Montreal fine-dining restaurant with a tasting-menu concept and refined service. Comparable on full-service fine-dining format and culinary-event clientele, but located in a different province and larger market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCl9QEWjJ_eIPpLi1PCKrieQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/laplanquerestaurant
• Instagraminstagram.com/laplanqueresto
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/la-planque

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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