ARVI

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5.0

Loved the personalized service & wine pairings which took each magnificent dish to the next level. Truly a delicious culinary experience. Highly reccommend. A+

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4.5

I had a wonderful evening at Arvi. The staff/chefs were very knowledgeable, warm & enthusiastic about the food they prepared. I even got a chance to
see the beeswax covered truffles for myself!

The meal, & its accompanying wines, was a gastronomic pleasure that I haven't experienced in a long time. The courses were for the most part well-balanced, & there were several flavour combinations that worked beautifully despite what may have sounded like odd pairings. The star of the meal was the braised pork. Marinated in wine must, which was also used to make an extraordinary sauce, I was blown away by the textures (a surprise crunch from the skin hidden beneath slivers of kohlrabi), the smells & the flavours.

The least successful dish, in my opinion, was the dessert, which was a carrot & honey cake. It sounds like it would be quite a moist & decadent cake, but it fell flat for me. The best part of that dish was the cream on the side, made from creme chantilly & chaga mushrooms. The slight bitterness from the cream was crying out for balance in a rich & sweet cake, which was not present. The cake lacked any real depth of flavour & was quite bland. This dessert is a new addition to the menu, however, so I hope that with some tweaks it might match the pleasure the pork induced.

Overall, the meal & the evening were beautiful. Arvi makes it a point to source as many ingredients as possible from its surroundings. Several of the wine accompaniments came from Quebec, which was a pleasant surprise as I had never tasted wine from this region before. Who knew Quebec could make such gorgeous wine? My favourite was the Pinard & Filles Frangine 2021, a white wine that was served with the dessert. It was very reminiscent of the gorgeously fruity but dry Sauvignon Blancs of New Zealand.

I recommend this dining experience & hope to return one day. Thank you!

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5.0

Fantastic Food & experience! Perhaps the best restaurant we have been to on this trip. Each plate in the 5 course tasting menu was excellent & the wine pairing perfect. The staff are amazing! Would highly recommend ARVI to anybody.

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5.0

Our dinner at ARVI was perfect! The food was delicious & beautifully presented. The space is quite minimal in decor with the focus being on the prep stations. Sitting in an open kitchen was not at all distracting or intrusive, quite the opposite, it was fascinating. The service was outstanding. It was a pleasure to interact with all of the staff, each was very informative about the food & drink & were happy to answer any & all questions. The wine pairing choices were excellent. I would highly recommend ARVI to anyone who appreciates quality food, with outstanding service in a friendly casual atmosphere.

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5.0

Dinner at Arvi was truly a delightful experience. The staff did both the meal & drink preparation as well as serve & explain each course. It was an interactive experience & very educational as well. I would definitely recommend the wine pairing. The food was excellent. It was a very memorable experience & was a great way to wrap up our visit to Quebec.

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5.0

Fun, lively atmosphere with engaging & knowledgeable staff. Delicious & well-executed dishes & we loved the creative pairings. One of the best meals we've had in a long time!

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5.0

Fantastic time, the food was just wonderful. Both tasting menus were fantastic! Definitely get the pairing with your food. They were very accommodating with our baby also.

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5.0

Exquisite dining experience. We very much enjoyed the atmosphere, food, & wine pairings.

Highly recommend!

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5.0

Very good food. Restaurant has a clear interest in customer care & experience over profit maximization. All recommendations are well intentioned & clearly geared towards an improved experience.

Wine pairing are more local & less traditional so those looking for more traditional pouring would be best served to order individual bottles but those willing to have an open mind won't be disappointed.

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5.0

Phenomenal food & service! This is my second visit & it is never disappointing. All flavour pairings are well thought out & staff are able to accommodate any request. Thank you, we will return again :)