Chez Rioux & Pettigrew

Tim

2.0

My wife & I often spend a few weekends each year in Québec City, & on this trip we decided to try Chez Rioux based on several recommendations. Since it's Michelin?recommended, we were excited to experience what it had to offer.

We were seated at 5:50 PM & ordered the 4-course tasting menu with wine pairing as suggested by our server as we were first time guests. The whole experience lasted 3 hours. During that time, we watched multiple tables of 4-6 diners who arrived later finish their meals & leave.

Unfortunately, while each dish was good & paired well with the wines they chose, for a bill of over $450 for two people none stood out as particularly memorable or worth returning for, & we both felt the à la carte options looked more appealing than what we received. We left feeling underwhelmed & still hungry.

The atmosphere is cozy & charming, Unfortunately, the service didn't match the ambiance. We waited more than 20-30 minutes or more between each course. Although our servers were friendly, their explanations were difficult to follow.

Overall, while Chez Rioux may appeal to diners who enjoy this particular style of tasting menu, we didn't feel the experience justified the cost. Aside from the décor, the evening was disappointing, especially at this price point.

Benoit

5.0

Nothing negative to say.......

Everything was awesome. Had the tasting menu with the wine pairings!!!!!!

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!