Chez Rioux & Pettigrew

Kathleen

5.0

We did the tasting menu & it did not disappoint. Enjoyed a wonderful bottle of wine. Excellent service.

Patti

5.0

Absolutely the best meal we've had in a very long time. We enjoyed a special 5 course tasting menu with wine pairing & it didn't disappoint. Every aspect of our evening was perfect. Thank you 🙏 to everyone who works hard to make this restaurant run seamless & present perfectly. We'll be back.

Kelli

5.0

Fabulous! We did the tasting menu, & one of us had cocktails & the other had the wine pairing. The food was beautifully presented & absolutely delicious. Favorite courses were perhaps the scallops & beef cheeks. Service was well paced & personable.

Megumi

5.0

I had the 4 dish tasting menu. The food was delicious & beautiful. Just like what cooking shows have- carrot done in multiple ways & other very creative methods of cooking.
I also liked that the servers didn't assume I spoke English just because of how I looked.
I added some black truffle- didn't taste like much. It was my first time so perhaps that's why.

James

5.0

The chef tasting menu was outstanding!

Carly

5.0

This is a must stop while in Quebec City. We went for the tasting menu with wine pairings & it was incredible - a splurge but worth every penny. Each dish was better than the one before & the wine pairings were thoughtful & delicious. Service was also amazing - our server was very busy but he made an effort to still explain every pairing. 11/10!!!!

Katherine

5.0

Wow! Beautiful ambiance with three different dining areas. Our server, Beatrice, was the best - friendly, professional & very knowledgeable about the menu offerings. We chose a la carte rather than the tasting menu. It was recommended that 2 people share 3 plates which was the perfect. The food & flavour combinations were superb. I am a very good cook & this I could not do which made it that much more special, LOL. Highly recommend. Your tastebuds will thank you.

Dianne

5.0

The repurposed decor gives a comfort & warmth to the dining rooms. Our host, server, & all staff members were welcoming & efficient. &, the food! We ordered the 4-course tasting menu (each course is a surprise), & it was extraordinary & delicious!

Jasper

2.0

I visited Chez Rioux & Pettigrew with high expectations, drawn by its Michelin recommendation. The food was absolutely delicious - every dish was beautifully prepared & full of flavor. However, the overall experience was disappointing due to the unacceptable wait time. I regret ordering the 4 course tasting menu that cost us CAD220+.

We were seated at 6:00 PM & ordered the 4-course tasting menu with an extra oyster. We didn't receive the main course until 8:22 PM - more than 2 hours later. The whole experience lasted almost 2 hours & 45 minutes for a 4 courses only menu. During that time, we watched multiple tables around us who ordered the regular evening menu finish their meals & leave.

As someone who works in luxury hospitality organizations & travel extensively. I've never seen a 4-course menu take this long. Timing is part of the guest experience, & this felt excessive.

Our server was friendly & proactive, offering wine & bread during the wait & even removing charges for our cocktail & bread roll - which I appreciated. However, when I voiced my concern, his response was,'It's not my fault,' which didn't feel very professional.

Worst of all, I ended the night with a severe stomach ache due to the long delay. I had to stop at a gas station for medicine & a sandwich on the way to my hotel - a sad ending to what should've been a memorable culinary night.

The chef's work is truly impressive, but it's a shame we couldn't enjoy it in comfort due to poor pacing. I hope the team reconsiders the timing & flow of the tasting menu service.

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!