Chez Rioux & Pettigrew

Lina

5.0

We ordered from the blind menu & added on the extras for it- every course was fabulous! Compliments to the chef & their entire kitchen- The service was excellent, the ambience casual- truly relaxed way to enjoy a beautifully prepared dinner! I'd go back in a minute to order from the regular menu.

Innachka

5.0

I don't even know where to begin-this is truly one of the most incredible dining experiences I've had. If you appreciate food as an art form, this place is a must. I've had dinner here twice, both times as a walk-in. The first time, Benjamin kindly seated me by the window, & the second time, Vincent placed me closer to the bar.

Benjamin was exceptional in introducing the menu. He described everything so vividly, giving me a great visual of the dishes & even suggested some red wine options that paired beautifully with the food.

I started with the oysters, which were unbelievably fresh. They were served with a rich red sauce that enhanced the flavor perfectly, & the small sprig of fresh dill on top was the perfect finishing touch. For my second dish, I had the duck pâté served with homemade bread, enriched with olive oil & freshly toasted-it was divine.

Dessert was out of this world. A Canadian take on a rhubarb pie-it was light, flavorful, & left me satisfied without feeling overly full.

Benjamin & Simon were both incredibly warm, informative, & attentive-not just as servers, but as wonderful hosts, especially to me as an American guest.

On my second visit, Vincent welcomed me with the same warmth. I had a fish appetizer & lamb as my main course-both beautifully prepared with creative flavor combinations. The presentation was stunning. Dessert was a rich chocolate cake, served with-believe it or not-sorbet made from bell peppers. The vibrant orange color & unexpected flavor made for a truly memorable finish.

I have deep admiration for both Chef Romain & Pastry Chef Cléophée. They are true artists, with an extraordinary vision for flavor, texture, & presentation.

& most of all, I can't say enough about Jade. She made my visit to both Canada & this restaurant unforgettable. Her passion for the food, her joy in presenting each dish, & her faith in every detail-all delivered with a warm smile-made me feel so welcomed. She is truly a gem & an invaluable part of this restaurant. So thank you Dominic for your carefully chosen employees.

Ivan

5.0

Menu experience, tout etait succulent bravo au chef

Jenny

5.0

One of our favourite places in Québec City. We came Chez Rioux & Pettigrew two years in a row to celebrate my husband's birthday. The first year, we did the blind menu (chef's choice), everything was amazing. This time, we ordered from the menu & once again everything was amazing! The food, the service & the ambiance are all delightful. A truly phenomenal experience. Reservations are highly recommended!

Donna

5.0

I am so grateful we were able to be seated without a reservation! We got the chef's tasting menu & enjoyed everything. Duck breast with black currant was my favorite dish. Perfectly cooked egg with mushroom was my second favorite. Excellent service, with many check-ins to ensure all was well. Highly recommended!

Gabriel

4.0

Menu du chef: Belle exécution des plats, très frais & bien balancé. Le pairing était par contre très faible & ne s'agençait pas particulièrement bien avec les services. Le dessert était beaucoup trop sucré, ce qui a donné une fin très lourde.

Florent

5.0

Definitely the best surprise we had during our trip... went there hoping to get a table last minute, ended up dining, booking for a second dinner, then again for lunch. Everything was beyond excellent, from service to food to location. Super friendly staff, & every single dish was showing how much love & attention a Chef is supposed to bring to their creations. The quality of the products was also very obvious, making each plate a "wow" moment. Price-wise, definitely worth it. Only small recommendation would be to avoid the cheese platter. It was a great selection, very well presented & tasty, but I'd rather keep "some room" to taste another creation from the kitchen. Notables: cranberry foam with wild rose on oysters, divine. Seared beef carpaccio was amazing. Torchon of Quebec duck foie gras marbled with La Perle Blanche black garlic to die for. If you are in Quebec city & do not have dinner chez Rioux & Pettigrew, you have not travelled right.

Jean-Philippe

5.0

Nous avons eu une superbe expérience. Service impeccable & nourriture excellente. La formule expérience a vraiment été très intéressante. Le fait de laisser le chef choisir nos plats & de les découvrir au fils du service était vraiment plaisant. Nous avons découvert des plats qu'autrement nous n'aurions peut-être pas essayés & qui étaient excellents. Bref une belle découverte.

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!

Aviva

5.0

There are almost no words.... we were three diners & enjoyed the chef's choice four course dinner. Each course was so well-prepared & so exquisite in complexity. We had a truly delightful experience. Thank you so much. Next time we are back in Quebec City, we may simply eat every dinner with you. Lovely service, too. So, so happy!