ARVI bouscule les conventions pour revenir à l’essence de l’expérience humaine en restauration. S’y exprime une cuisine libre, forte en caractère, portée par la même équipe, des fourneaux jusqu’aux clients. Les produits de saisons s’y déclinent en deux menus dont les plats sont confectionnés sous vos yeux, dans un esprit de proximité et de convivialité aussi réjouissant qu’inhabituel.
ARVI propose une expérience culinaire exceptionnelle et immersive à Québec, marquée par un concept original de cuisine ouverte où l'équipe en cuisine assure également le service en salle. Les convives soulignent la grande qualité des menus dégustation créatifs qui mettent en valeur les produits du terroir québécois, avec une mention spéciale pour le foie gras signature et les accords vins particulièrement appréciés. L'atmosphère chaleureuse, intime et conviviale est portée par une équipe passionnée, professionnelle et attentionnée. Considéré par beaucoup comme une destination gastronomique de premier plan, le restaurant est vivement recommandé pour ceux qui recherchent un moment mémorable alliant raffinement et authenticité.
ARVI was a great experience for us! The space was comfortable, tastefully modern & low key, not too loud or crowded. We opted for the table next to one of the preparation counters. The staff was friendly, always smiling & informative. E.g., we had no idea that organic honey production requires that all the crops withing a 15 km radius be organic until we went to ARVI... One of us went for the meat fixed menu an the other the vegetarian option so we could share & experience more different dishes. We also picked the wine pairing & bread extras... (The next day found out we should have gone for the foie gras extra. We'll try that next time!) Each of the dishes was special & unique, & the wine selection included all kind of unusual & great selections including an unusual & delicious saké & a honey wine (with overtones of the buckwheat crop near the hives). The dessert was also special: I think it included a black garlic-based cream! Definitely go & enjoy.
Loved the personalized service & wine pairings which took each magnificent dish to the next level. Truly a delicious culinary experience. Highly reccommend. A+
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!
28 nov. 2022
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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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
MICHELIN
