ARVI is shaking conventions to return to the essence of human experience in restoration. It expresses a free kitchen, strong in character, carried by the same team, from the stove to the customers. The seasonal products are declined in two menus whose dishes are made before your eyes, in a spirit of proximity and friendliness as pleasant as unusual.
ARVI offers an exceptional and highly immersive dining experience in Quebec City, characterized by its unique open kitchen concept where the culinary team also manages all aspects of service. Guests consistently praise the creative, meticulously crafted tasting menus that highlight high-quality local ingredients, with the signature foie gras and thoughtful wine pairings frequently cited as standouts. The atmosphere is warm, intimate, and welcoming, with staff noted for being professional, passionate, and engaging. While most visitors consider it a world-class destination that feels like a special, memorable occasion, the restaurant is widely recommended as a must-visit for those seeking a sophisticated yet relaxed gastronomic journey.
Quelle expérience fabuleuse ! Nous étions deux, installés près de la fenêtre donnant sur la rue, & nous nous sommes sentis très bien dès le début. L'ambiance est agréable, la musique juste assez présente sans être trop forte &, malgré la cuisine ouverte, le restaurant reste calme.
J'ai beaucoup aimé le concept du menu fixe, avec une option végétarienne ou une option avec protéines animales. Pas besoin de passer trop de temps à choisir, on se laisse simplement guider à travers un menu bien réfléchi.
La présentation des plats, les textures & surtout les saveurs ont dépassé mes attentes. Nous avons pris le ménu avec proteine animal, & sur les sept assiettes goûtées, six nous ont semblé vraiment excellentes. Gros coups de coeur pour l'assiette crevette, tomate & shishito, aussi le flétan, dashi & aubergine (Je pense que c'est une des meilleures aubergines que j'ai gouté de ma vie!) & le plat surprise était aussi exquit. Le dessert à la fraise, agastache & amande terminait le repas parfaitement, très surprenant la combination des saveurs. & il faut aussi parler du pain, qui était incroyable, servi avec un beurre noisette délicieux.
Certaines sauces, associations de saveurs & techniques culinaires nous ont fait penser à ce qu'on peut voir dans MasterChef Australia, raffiné, créatif & des saveurs bien équilibrées.
Nous avons aussi beaucoup apprécié le fonctionnement de l'équipe. Les personnes en cuisine participaient également au service & se relayaient pour venir nous présenter les plats. À chaque fois, les ingrédients & leur origine étaient décrits avec soin.
Comme je ne bois pas d'alcool, j'ai également beaucoup apprécié les options sans alcool. Nous avons goûté deux mocktails, le Houla Houla & La Coulée, ainsi qu'une IPA sans alcool. Les deux mocktails étaient excellents, avec un vrai coup de coeur pour La Coulée, à l'érable, pomme & verveine. J'aurais aimé avoir peut être un peu plus d'options sans alcool, mais nous n'avons pas démandé non plus s'il y avait des possibilités en dehors du ménu.
On aime beaucoup découvrir des restaurants & on en a essayé plusieurs à Québec, mais ARVI entre sans hésitation dans mon top 5. À refaire, c'est certain!
One of the best meals I had in Quebec. Every course was delicious, beautifully executed, & full of character. The open kitchen made the experience even more enjoyable, & the team was incredibly friendly & professional. As a chef, I truly appreciated the attention to detail & the respect for local ingredients. Thank you for an unforgettable evening!
Formidable, de l'accueil à l'assiette qui met en valeur les produits & aliments du Québec (également avec l'accord vin, que je recommande). À noter qu'il y a également un menu 5 services végétarien qui met l'eau à la bouche. J'adore le concept: chaque membre de l'équipe maîtrise à la fois le travail minutieux d'élaboration des plats (dans la cuisine ouverte, accessible en tout temps à l'oeil) & le service attentif aux tables. On change donc fréquemment d'interlocuteur ou d'interlocutrice, toutes des personnes agréables, & surtout passionnées. Tout se fait sans esbrouffe dans les échanges, avec aisance & calme, on s'adresse au convive presque sur le ton de la confidence. On y retourne!
Wonderful from start to finish, with dishes that truly highlight Québec's ingredients (& a wine pairing I definitely recommend). I love the concept: every team member handles both the precise work in the open kitchen & the attentive service at the tables. You interact with several staff members, all pleasant & genuinely passionate. Everything is done with calm, ease, & no showiness-spoken to the guest almost in a confidential tone. Let's go back!
Jun 20, 2026
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Cuisine Libre. Quebec fine dining spots seem to love breaking the rules of traditional hospitality. The trend's been around for decades, but here they really push it to the extreme. Just like Kebec club, there were no servers. Everyone plays every role: cook, sommelier, host, & server all at once. When they explain the menu or take your order, they'll casually sit next to/ across from you which honestly caught me off guard. The kitchen's literally within arm's reach. No partitions, just two countertops. It was like watching a live cooking class with your dinner right in front of you.
The menu was straightforward. Five courses with two optional add-ons, but with all the extra bites & surprises, it was closer to ten. Everything was well-executed & creative, but if I'm being honest, nothing really stunned me except the foie gras. Still, for the price, the overall composition was really solid.
Oysters - I've occasionally had New Brunswick oysters in New England, but these were noticeably larger. What made them interesting was how they're transferred to freshwater during growth, which gave them a sweeter, creamier finish after that initial burst of salinity. Worth adding on.
Bread & Butter - Simple house-baked sourdough. The butter, though, was next-level. A 1:2 mix of brown butter & regular butter, which created this smoky, umami-rich spread that could make anything taste better.
Petoncle - Seared on just one side, so one half warm, the other chilled. A thin slice of pepper was tucked in the middle to make a sort of'scallop sandwich,' finished with a light pepnper jus. Interesting idea, but the flavors never quite clicked. Subtle to the point of flat. On the side was a small focaccia topped with pâté mixed with pine nuts, anchovies, & peppers. Same story here. Nice in concept, but missing a spark.
Tuna - Served in two parts. The first was lean akami tuna with lobster-seasoned mushrooms & puffy rice. Good balance in flavors though I wished for a bit more temperature contrast. The second, grilled chutoro with risotto, was really good. Not too fatty, not too lean, just enough richness to give it that deep, satisfying finish you rarely get from cooked/seared tuna.
Butternut Squash - Squash is one of those ingredients that I think it's hard to make interesting. It almost always leans on spice or savoriness for depth. Here, they followed that familiar path but executed it nicely. Served both as a soft cake & roasted pieces, with a touch of spice & aroma from bay leaf condiments.
Foie Gras - Signature dish that's been on the menu since they opened seven years ago, so it was guaranteed to be amazing. Foie gras paired with dulce de leche mousse & a slice of milk bread (perfect thickness & a nice delicate crunch on the crust). They described it as'the best sandwich,' & honestly, I get it.
Piglet - What I loved most was the seasoning. No syrupy glaze or heavy salt cure, just pure pork flavor, amplified by a pork bone jus, apple, & carrots. The jus had the depth of a slow-simmered bone broth, concentrated but not salty, & it was incredible with a piece of sourdough to soak it all up.
I wish we could give ARVI 10 stars! If you're in Quebec City, ARVI is a must place to visit for dinner. Not only do they make you feel like family, the food is exquisite. It is thoughtfully prepared with the finest ingredients. Thank you ARVI for making our 50th girls birthday trip memorable!
Ok this was a very nice experience.
We were a party of 4 peeps & we had a blast!!
First of all, when I arrived i got confused because there was another restaurant next to it, then I kinda look to the glass & I saw random printed letters & it reads'A R V I', so i kinda like it is not a flashy place.
The service is great, they don't have serveurs so it's the same kitchen staff who's bringing the dishes & wine. They were all very nice & informative about anything we got to ask so'shout out' to them & the chef.
We have a 5 course dinner paired with wine & everything was delicious, it was a really nice trip with some unfamiliar flavors or ingredients, which we were so happy to take & discover.
100% recommended
5 course menu paired with wine plus services was around $200 pp
We stayed around 3hours & a half.
Ps. Look for'Domaine Arvi' on maps, this is the winery from the chef & they do have visits & food also, check it out!
Nous avons pris le menu dégustation avec l'accord de vins ce qui fut un excellent choix . Bien sûr je vous recommande de prendre le pain au foie gras en extra qui se révèle être un coup de coeur cochon mémorable!
Des plats confectionnés avec des ingrédients locaux qui nous font découvrir des producteurs d'ici. Une belle harmonie créé par le chef Julien Masia. Ce fut également un beau spectacle de voir toute l'équipe faire le service tout en cuisinant tout au long de la soirée.
We had a fantastic meal at ARVI. High quality food made from local & in season ingredients & excellent wine pairings. It's also quite the show in an open kitchen with every chef sharing all responbilities, both FOH & BOH.
What a wonderful experience! The food, drinks, service, & care received were all top notch. Arvi exceeded our expectations! Thank you for the wonderful service, incredible food (best halibut we've ever eaten), & lovely evening. PS - Bonus points of the insane amount of local ingredients used. This was really fun for a non-local to learn about what is grown/produced in this region!
Was lucky enough to visit this gem of a restaurant & felt compelled to write a review right away! The tasting menu was the perfect variety of fresh seasonal ingredients- tastes from all over Quebec- & probably the best vegetarian tasting menu I have ever had. The service was second to none- everyone very warm, inviting, laid back, & knowledgeable. The music was also spot on! I can't say enough about this restaurant- it was very memorable!
MICHELIN
