Chez Rioux & Pettigrew

Anamaría

2.0

I am extremely disappointed & dissatisfied with my experience at this restaurant. We chose to dine here because it was highly rated & featured in several local magazines, but unfortunately, it did not live up to the hype. We opted for the prix-fixe course (two different options, classic & vegetarian). Be aware if you want bread, it has an extra cost. The host was incredibly accommodating, even allowing us to take our table earlier than our scheduled reservation, which was a nice touch. However, our main waiter left much to be desired. He had a conceited attitude, took far too long to take our order, & when asked for a recommendation for a local beer, he responded with clear disdain & gave us a very brief explanation of their selection. To make matters worse, he rushed us at the end of the meal when I decided to decline tea. The servers who brought & explained the dishes were much friendlier, but they couldn't make up for the poor experience with our main waiter. As for the food, it was a huge letdown. In the vegetarian course, one of the purees seemed to be going bad-I couldn't even finish it, & nobody ever checked in to ask why. The butternut squash gnocchi was far too chewy, & the dessert over-spiced with a meringue that was overcooked & unappetizing (another dish unfinished) The classic course, had as main dish a perfectly cooked duck, sadly pair with popcorn-an unnecessary & unrefined topping that completely detracted from the elegance of the dish. Our table was by the window. It was a bit chilly, but thankfully, they had a small portable heater available. Overall, this was an awful experience. Surévalué!

Igor

5.0

On Christmas Day, we were thrilled to find this restaurant open, especially since many were closed. Our meal was exceptional, starting with oysters paired with champagne a perfect festive touch. The highlight was the duck with foie gras, complemented by freshly baked bread, which was simply divine. A special mention goes to our server, Jade, whose knowledge & friendliness enhanced our experience. She shared fascinating stories about the dishes & helped us choose the perfect wine, making our visit truly memorable. Highly recommend for a delightful dining experience!

Jonathan

5.0

Absolutely loved this. Our waiter was incredible & the service was impeccable. But my goodness the food. We are from NYC & we are used to world class cuisine, & this was completely up to our standards. Even the blood pudding, which they are famous for but I never would have ordered if the waiter hadn't insisted we try, was magnificent. & the wine parings were phenomenal. We had four & didn't regret a single one. Highly recommend this restaurant. The only downside was that the lights were too bright & needed to be dimmed by about 20%.

Denise

5.0

We had an amazing dinner here! The charcuterie board was fantastic, the beef carpaccio was a favorite, & the dessert was incredible! Would highly recommend!!

Ryan

5.0

Excellent dining experiences on the multiple occasions, brunch & dinner, I visited. The brunch expérience is somewhat reminiscent of a British afternoon tea expérience given the presentation. Perfectly prepared breakfast items using fresh local ingredients. My dinner experiences were also highly memorable with the focus being on high quality fresh ingredients. Highly recommended.

Bella

5.0

Love it so much! You can feel different level of taste in the food which also feels exactly the passion & love of the chef who prepared all these delicious meals for you! I brought my whole family in & we truly enjoyed everything in this restaurant, highly recommended! It was a terrific Thanksgiving meal yesterday!

Liz

5.0

Wonderful place - innovative food, great service. Highly recommend. We started with the burrata with beets - excellent. My husband had the pasta with mushrooms & cheese - it was excellent. I had the salmon, which was poached with fennel & peas - perfectly cooked.

Achim

5.0

We had our best dinner ever here in Canada. The food was amazing. The service was perfect. & the place has a calmness & atmosphere that allows to enjoy every step in the dinner experience. Highly recommended.

Tony

5.0

Nothing disappointed. Highly recommend.

Peter

5.0

One of the best dining experiences I have ever had, & the decor is in a semi casual setting. The restaurant is set in a rustic charming look. I don't eat a lot of bread, but the bread served here is some of the best bread I have ever eaten. The ray wing was phenomenal. The chocolate dessert was delicious, but the weakest part of the meal for me. It didn't wow me like the rest of the meal. That may be because i do not like coffee, & there was a heavy coffee part to the chocolate dessert that they modified for me. Overall, I highly recommend dining here, & I also recommend coming in a group of 2-4 people. Many of the appetizers looked delicious, but were too much for one person.