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.
Absolutely fantastic. The best meal we had during our 4 day stay in Quebec City. The staff was warm, friendly, very informed about the ingredients & all of the drinks & choices. The kitchen is in the restaurant & so you get a view of the entire preparation, coordination & team work of the staff. Don't skip the foie gras! The level of food, plating, technique was fine dining & exceptional & would be 4x the cost in New York City. The ingredients & beverages have a lot of local inspiration & ingredients. We'll be back again. Bravo!!
Super soirée passée à l'Arvi. Ça a commencé avec un super accueil dès l'entrée dans le restaurant; on nous a vraiment fait sentir les bienvenus. Le menu demeure une surprise jusqu'au service de chaque plat, puisqu'on ne connait que trois ingrédients. C'est une formule qu'on a adorée! On nous a conseillé de prendre un menu végétarien & un régulier pour goûter a tout, & nous n'avons vraiment pas regretté. Le souci du détail est incroyable, les accords dans chaque plat le sont tout autant. Mon conjoint a pris l'accord mets-vin. Tous les alcools servis étaient uniques & vraiment bien agencés a chaque plat. Vraiment, on recommande!
P.S. le service de pain est un must!
Jul 2, 2022
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Came here on a rainy Thursday night with my son while visiting Quebec City. Sat at the table right next to the kitchen. So close, we had a front row seat. It was clear how each team member loved their job & took great pride. We had the 5 course price fixe & ordered a few glasses of wine, The food was quite unique, all sourced locally & absolutely delicious. The team explains each dishes ingredients & preparation which adds to the experience. I highly recommend this restaurant if you're visiting QC.
Superbe table à Québec! Concept / service original & personnalisé, plats raffinés avec une attention particulière aux détails, ingrédients/ fournisseur locaux, cuisine maîtrisée. Un rapport qualité / prix / plaisir exceptionnel. Mention spéciale pour l'ambiance musicale éclectique!
The dining experience at Arvi was excellent. My wife & I had the regular & vegetarian menus between us. All of the dishes were well balanced & showcased great local ingredients. The foie gras & lamb with mussel dishes were stand outs. The service was friendly & pacing of dishes was good considering that the staff cooked & served. Wonderful to have sat next to the prep table & got to interact with the cooks.
It was hard to pick a favourite dish out of the 5 courses (& foie gras add-on) - I was certainly delighted with the duck, but did not expect that the corn would be such a highlight in that dish as well! Every dish had something a little unexpected that left my taste buds excited. Even though the food was undoubtedly the stars of the show, each wine that went with the dishes was also superb. & we were taken care of by the excellent staff, who took the time before each dish to explain the concept & ingredients to make sure we got the most out of tasting them. A fabulous evening!
Very pleasant service, waiters all share their tables, all cook, know sommellerie & will answer all of your questions.
Menu was great, weaker dishes were arguably the pepper & the pork. Pepper should've been served 2nd or combined with something more robust like a fermented chili, fragrant oil. Very well seasoned, cuisson exquisite but the profile felt all on one level. Pork & apples is a great combo for an a la carte menu. Needed more complexity to make it worthy of a tasting.
Big strong yes on the wine pairings. Also kudos on championing Quebec ingredients.
Overall, very skillfull chefs, very pleasant ambiance. Reasonable price. Can't wait to go back !
MICHELIN
