Chez Rioux & Pettigrew

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!

Vanessa

3.0

Overall an enjoyable evening with well prepared & good tasting food. We got the tasting menu, two cocktails, & two glasses of wine. The tasting menu was priced well. However, there were a few points in service that were lacking: 1) They rushed the food service. We received our first course before we even got our initial drink. I had to ask them to slow down after the second course so I could even finish my cocktail as I wanted a glass of wine with the main; 2) I accidentally spilled my near-full cocktail &, as expected, they offered a replacement. What was not expected was being charged for the replacement. One honest mistake spilled cocktail should certainly be able to be written off, especially on a $300+ bill. 3) When they brought the wine they didn't provide a taste, just poured the glasses & left. Based on this experience, I would not return to this restaurant as there are many other options in the city.

JJ

5.0

Visited here on my solo trip to Québec. Was met with kind servers who were attentive throughout. I opted for the tasting menu which was delicious & filling. My favourites were the crudo & duck! I thought it was excellent value for money. If the Michelin guide was available in Québec, I reckon this restaurant would be on it!

Helaina

5.0

We tried the 5-course holiday tasting menu at Chez Rioux this Christmas. We didn't know what would be on the menu when we booked but we were thrilled with what we ate. We loved 4/5 dishes served. The first dish, a playful take on winter fruits, was vibrant in flavour & texture. The second, a scallop crudo in celeriac cream, was a miss & we didn't find the cream pleasant. The third course, was a celebration of the butternut squash. It was a butternut squash ravioli in a butternut squash broth, with shaved butternut squash mixed in. It was very tasty & a subtle, but delightful dish. The fourth course, roasted duck, was delicious! The duck was so flavourful & the black currant gravy was inspired. Plus an added topping of popcorn for crunch was super fun. But the best dish was served last. The gingerbread & lemon cream puff was exceptional. Service was fantastic, we were even treated to a free espresso martini when the bartender overheard us say we were sleepy. It was pricey but we'd be willing to go again for a special occasion. The restaurant had a cool vibe & offers a supervised coat check as well. We thoroughly enjoyed it.

Abby

5.0

This place was incredible! The atmosphere was very cozy & it was overall a very cool place. We did the tasting menu which is 4 courses of surprise meals & each can be paired with a glass of wine. Every single one was outstanding. I would 100% come here again.

Tiffany

5.0

One of our best meals in Quebec city. We were lucky to get to sit in the window seat & had a delicious tasting menu.

Eric

4.0

Had the tasting menu which was a great idea & the food was superb throughout. So why not a 5 star review? The surf & turf dish had big size discrepancies in terms of the shrimp between diners & at this price point that's a detractor. Consistency is key when it comes to fine dining so that's the only disappointment to an otherwise great dining experience

Logan

2.0

En voyant les notes nos attentes étaient hautes, mais nous sommes repartis déçus. Nous étions 5 à prendre le tasting menu à 85$ p.p pour la fête de mon père... 95% de tout ce que nous avons mangé étaient des légumes. Un petit gaspacho, un ceviche de pétoncle sans pétoncle vraiment, & pour notre plat principal il y avait seulement 4 pauvres petites tranches de canard. Je ne vois pas comment justifier le prix! Bien que nos serveuses étaient gentilles, elles étaient un peu clueless & on avait de la misère à comprendre la présentation des plats. Le seul point positif était le décor. Dommage mais c'était une mauvaise expérience, surtout pour ce prix!

Amanda

5.0

Absolutely incredible. Sit at the bar, order the tasting menu with wine pairings, & hopefully Jeremy is there to walk you through the experience. His knowledge of wine is exceptional. Never will he make you feel intimidated..... he genuinely wants you to understand the pairings & enjoy your meal. The restaurant itself is historical & very well thought out. Cheers to the chef & the entire staff. You have created an experience that is truly top notch. Thank you for a beautiful experience. -May & Matt