My partner and I had the tasting menu with wine pairings, and we were extremely pleased with everything from start to finish. The food was fantastic, the staff were phenomenal, and the atmosphere was perfect. Our waitress (who’s name I have sadly forgotten), in particular, was amazing and skillfully walked us through each dish and wine pairing. We will be returning again and have already recommended Rioux & Pettigrew to friends and family.

Excellent service, great food using local seasonal ingredients. Went with the tasting menu which is basically smaller portions of the main but it gives you a survey of their offerings. Their dishes give you that sense of the chefs expressions, a walk through the forest or a dip in the ocean.

Tldr: over all pretty nice. Food was pretty good! Tried the bison, scallop, black puddings and the oyster. Bison was very good, really flavourful. The side bits with some bacon and other vegetables tastes really good. Black puddings was their speciality, but personally I didn't find it to be that good. Scallop was not as I expected. The clams came with it was pretty dry and I don't think it fits the fish. Oyster was great, really opens up your appetite! Desert was awesome! Didnt expect it to be that flavourful. Pretty popular spot so make sure you make your reservation early! The spot was packed and you need to provide your vaccine proof so make sure you have it. Service is really nice!

If I could give this place six stars I would. I’m actually shocked that this place does not have a Michelin star. Everything was tremendous. Wine pairings were amazing, cocktails even better. Ambience is great, everyone is very friendly and before your meal they actually tell you all about your food and where it comes from and what’s in it. Worth the journey if you’re ever in Quebec city this is the place to go.

I chose the chef’s selection of 5 courses - a small entree, 3 salty dishes, sweet dessert - with the 4 wine pairings. Incredible, outstanding, the unusual and creative combination of ingredients perfectly divine. Works of art for the palate and the eye. I would give 10 stars. I’m only sad that the photo of the entree didn’t come out. Exceptional service seated at the bar, too.

Ordered tasting menu with the wine pairing. The portions were not large but the food was decadent and delicious. A wonderful combination of flavors that I was not disappointed . Expensive meal but I enjoyed my experience. Would recommend you treat yourself.

My wife and I spent a lovely dinner at Chez Rioux & Pettigrew. It is by far the most upscale restaurant we have probably eaten at in terms of quality of ingredients, artistic presentation, and service quality. We had their standard prix fixe menu, with an order of oysters. The bartender really sold us on the oysters and I love oysters. They were not the best I have ever had, they were good, but the downside was that they prepared a savoury whipped cream with the oysters and didn't really give us the chance to taste the oyster on its own. Every course we had, was just a spectacle of detail and art. Personally for me, I just enjoy good tasting food whereas my wife loves the artistic appeal done in cuisine. It has that michelin star like quality and ambience. I cannot describe every dish at the level they had mentioned. But I will try to conceptually lay it out. And I am certain this is a seasonal menu, so can't guarantee you would get something like this again. 1. Smoked Sturgeon with micro greens, 2. Deconstructed French Onion Soup, 3. Striploin, jus, and vegetables, 4. Apple themed dessert. Every dish was tasty, the first dish started strong with a smoked sturgeon, cooked perfectly, not overly salty and an elegant presentation. I wasn't a huge fan of the deconstructed French Onion Soup but it was delicious, a good palate cleanser for the next course. The steak was a special breed of cow in QC, the cut was striploin I believe and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. All the flavours worked really well together, a great balance, and the sauces were on point. The dessert was the probably the greatest course. Everything was apple themed, the ice cream was apple flavour and it was amazing. The dacquoise looking think had amazing balance of sweetness with the ice cream and it didn't feel tart at all. There was apple cider vinegar jelly and it was interesting, but added a nice acidity to the overall dish. Overall, it was a wonderfully crafted menu, with a good balance of flavour in every bite, super artistic, and like any artsy piece, you eat it based on your interpretation. The ambience of the restaurant was cozy, we sat at the bar which was constructed out of drawers. Very classy, not too upscale interior, but you can really feel the class. Staff went above and beyond, it was truly an experience to take in. We enjoyed it very much.

First time visiting this lovely city, made reservations for this 5 star restaurant, and it did not disappoint! We were a party of two and did the surprise tasting menu which consisted of 5 dishes I believe. The main meat dish was venison, and it was so flavourful, so tender, it melted in my mouth, the sauce that was with it paired so perfectly. Every dish was fantastic and so was the presentation. Loved the atmosphere of the restaurant, the seating, the decor, the ambiance was perfect. Will definitely eat here again in the future.

Superb restaurant. I was there with a large group and based on allergies and likes/dislikes the four course menu was a bit individual for everyone. The wine pairing that went with the meal was so well matched, and the wines were fantastic. Without a doubt a pulled pork dish was my favorite, but all were great. If you don't have a reservation you probably won't get in. Very popular! Will probably become a Michelin Star establishment in the near future.

Charming restaurant. Ordered the secret tasting menu. Everything was great except for the foie gras and duck confit. The service is terribly slow across the board. The wine pairing was great and complimented the dishes really well.

We tried the tasting menu for dinner and the food was a little disappointing. My partner and I had pretty bad diarrhea after our dinner so the food was prob not well prepared. The tasting menu has 4 courses - cold appetizer, hot appetizer, main and dessert. The main was seared venison which I thought was too tough to chew. The dessert was prob the best dish. Overall, felt the food wasn't worth the hype. Service was really good though. The staff was attentive and gave us a good explanation of the wine pairing.

Went to Quebec City for a weekend getaway and made reservation in advance for dinner at 6:30. When we arrived the restaurant was about 30% occupancy. Our appetizers arrived in a timely manner along with our wine order. But after we finished our appetizers, it was over an hour and still no sign of our main courses. The waiter just told us that they had a large group. When the main courses finally arrived, they missed my order (there’s 5 of us) and I had to wait further 15 minutes before my main course arrived. Some of the main courses especially the lambs were just warm and the tortellini was cold inside. Very disappointed

We were walking down the street, undecided which to eat. A senior couple walk over and said, eat here, its the best restaurant and inside is beautiful. We went in after them. The staffs are extremely friendly toward us even we look Asian. The wonderful part of the experience is that they will tell you where the food came from and describe each dish before we eat. Each dish’s portion was perfect and dedicated. The food were flavourful and each combination match within its own dish. This is indeed one of the best restaurant I have ever been to. Definitely will visit the restaurant again for my next visit to Quebec City.

Came to Chez R&P for dinner with the girls during our stay in QC. We ordered the surprise 4-course prefixe, it was so lovely. We allowed for the chef to make beautiful creations that tickled the tastebud, each creation was unique and delicious! I highly recommend this modern yet classic twist on French cuisine!

The staff were all extremely kind, and managed to find me a place as a walk-in and adapt the tasting menu (3 savoury dishes, a small amuse-bouche, and dessert for $79) to be entirely vegetarian. At the bar, they have an array of alcohol-free "spirits", and the bartender even came up with a drink on the fly based on my tastes.

Looking for a nice place to have oysters an bulles? This is the place. The variety of oysters is very nice, you can pick 2 types of seasoning to complement your oysters. The CAVA was very nice and I believe this could also be a nice place to finish your evening. I really liked the style whish reminded me a bit of Europe.

My gf and I both had a terrific experience at this restaurant. We each took the four course meal (3 plates, 1 dessert) as well as an additional meal. The creativity and taste of the plates were unique and the service was great (one drink took too long to arrive and so we weren't charged for it). Would definitely recommend but important to reserve in advance.

We eat at Chez Rioux & Pettigrew on recommendation from our tour guide in Quebec City. They did not disappoint. We chose to select 4 dishes off the menu vs the chef’s choice only because I’m not eating red meat. My husband got the black pudding and bison I got the pasta and halibut. We both agreed our meals were the best of our 5 days in the city. The service was great, explained the menu, checked in just the right amount. The atmosphere is eclectic and cozy but chic. I highly recommend the experience!

My husband and I went here during our honeymoon and it was one of the highlights of our trip. I can probably say, our favourite evening and meal spent during our travels in Quebec City. The restaurant has such a beautiful and elegant vibe, our waitress was very friendly and even offered us a glass of wine in the end of our meal to celebrate our occasion. Every bite of our meal was divine, and one of my personal favourites was the delicious cafe liquor drink that was outstanding! Thank you for an amazing experience!

I'm gonna have to go against the grain and against the hype on this one. On this trip through Montreal and Quebec city I went to a different high end restaurant every night. This restaurant just didn't seem to fit in that upper echelon. The restaurant was good but it didn't live up to expectations. The service was alright, I had issues getting seated even though I had a reservation. The feel of the restaurant was cool. Old feeling like a tavern. The food was pretty good but there wasn't a dish that I was blown away by. Overall I can say it's ok. It was one of the only higher end restaurants open on a Monday.

Fantastically great restaurant. Upscale food, service and wine.

If I could write one review about one restaurant in the world ……it would be this one. They have an actual genius who invented (yes invented) our drinks. One after the other SEVEN different times Simon brought us drinks that broke our brain they were so delicious. Unbelievable evening. The food is as good as everyone says. We had all four courses and each one was absolutely delicious, but those drinks wow! He better be famous one day. He made them up on the spot based on our tastes. Highly highly highly recommend!! It’ll be a once in a lifetime experience.

I can see why this restaurant gets such a high rating. The service was impeccable, and our server knew quite a lot about the wine menu. My husband had the pork belly which had been marinated in maple syrup and black garlic, while I enjoyed the seafood bouillabaisse with baby fennel. We finished with a cheese platter. Somebody from the kitchen brought out the meals and explained the flavours to each person in the restaurant. The flavour combinations were amazing and the menu is seasonal, using local produce. Definitely recommend this place for a gourmet meal that is prepared with care.

We ate here for dinner last night with high expectations given the 4.7 average reviews. The oysters were delicate and delicious and our waitress was really great but the main meal of bouillabaisse was so disappointing! One of those dishes where the chefs are trying to be too creative (trying too hard) instead of just making a simple, delicious bouillabaisse. The fish was cold, the potatoes tasted like they had been microwaved, the soup itself was maybe two tablespoons. I won’t be returning.

Had the tasting menu, and I had mixed feelings. The restaurant was really cute, but it was extremely hot in there. I think they had the heat blasting and my husband and I were really uncomfortable. We thought to ask them to change the thermostat but since it’s an older building, we weren’t sure they were able to accommodate. Maybe wear layers just in case as we were stuck in wool sweaters. The service was really amazing. Our server was well informed and made sure to accommodate my allergy for the tasting menu. I think the tasting menu was just okay, they had great ideas and concepts but the flavor wasn’t all there. The salmon tartare was probably the best dish out of the tasting menu. It had a great combination of flavors and textures. The foire gras was a little bit weird (coming from someone who loves it). The dish was both warm and cold and it had a really weird texture. The braised beef and potatoes felt a little too simple for a tasting menu. There wasn’t a lot of flavor in there .The only thing I really enjoyed was the emulsified corn and cheese. We also had a large gap before this meal, while sitting in the heat was really uncomfortable, but our server was attentive and warned us of the delay. The apple pie looked beautiful, but had an off taste to it. The pie filling and caramel sauce both had a bitter taste to it. Almost if they didn’t cook off the alcohol enough or maybe burnt the sugar. I have mixed feelings about this place as the service and vibes are great, but the food could be a tad better. The cocktails were really good and fairly priced

The dining experience was fantastic. Loved having a cozy window table with heated blankets. The staff was wonderful and fluently switched between English and French.

Interesting dishes but nothing standout. Felt a little like creativity for creativity's same despite the crowd likely appreciating more solid, expected fare. The chef inspiration dish of the day was a cold smoked whitefish with aquachile refreshments. I thought the pairing with strawberry and aquachile flavours were too strong, and would've been better with just avocado and lime dressing. The black pudding was overly heavy, with the dark crab bisque, and the shrimp ravioli was mostly flavorless. Could've done with a lighter dressing, although the pudding was fairly good. The lamb boulac was alright, probably the best, very well cooked and tender, and the polenta corn was a good pairing but I've had much crispier, tastier polenta.

Aug 30, 2021: My wife, daughter and I arrived for our 8:30pm reservation and seated along with two other groups who reserved at the same time. Our waiter was friendly, personable, and passionate about the food being served. To say the food here was delicious is an understatement. We ordered 9 of 12 dishes from their seasonal menu and everything was excellent!! The chef and his team know their flavours and how to coax the best from all the local ingredients they use in every dish. Each course was well-thought out-prepared and layered with complex flavours. It’s rare that you find a place where every dish is both unique and tasty. The two other tables seated at the same time, were also in agreement. A foodie from Toronto said…” the food in Toronto is not as good as this!” I said, …” unfortunately I will have to agree with you… the food in Vancouver is not as good as this (generally speaking). My wife and daughter who are not octopus nor beef tartar eaters, they loved those dishes- a surprise for me. I said I would come back tomorrow to order several dishes all over again, if only they were open for lunch! As I write this, I would easily reorder the: scallops n smoked clams tartar, octopus, amazing homemade pasta with perfect poached egg and carmalized goat cheese, and their smoky layered black pudding, although every dish we had was good. The tasting dishes are still very substantial and certainly worth more than what one is paying here compared to other fine dining places & I think they need to charge more for the time, energy, and detail that goes into every dish! One needs to make a reservation , the waiter said they turned away so many requests that day because they are a small restaurant. We loved the rustic laid back decor and the non-nouvelle -pretenciousness of other places without true substance nor the heart. of Chez Rioux & Pettigrew. I give CRP a big satisfying recommend, we will return again, from Vancouver

Great restaurant in a casual setting. The plates had a great level complexity, i would strongly recommend the cavatelli and the octopus.

An amazing experience! We chose the $70 surprise menu (which turns out are dishes that are not on the menu). Each dish was so unique, used local fresh ingredients and tasted delicious! Can’t wait to go back on our next trip to Quebec City and try items on their menu :)

I came here while on a work trip and had the tasting menu. The food presentation was lovely and the food was flavourful. I would recommend this to adventurous people who have a unique palate and are interested in trying something new.

Absolutely amazing place to find! The food, service, and wine pairings were the best I’ve had! Can’t recommend this place enough if you are ever in Quebec City. The flavor profiles and new tastes that I had will stay with me forever!

This is not just one of the best restaurants in Quebec... I'd go further - North America. When Michelin comes to Canada; expect a star here. Great vibe , great food and knowledgeable waiters (on point with wines, cheeses and where they're sourced from). RECOMMEND.

Full disclosure, I was not a fan of brunch but I wanted to try this restaurant on Sunday at 1 and brunch was the option. I walked in around without a reservation and the team was very quickly able to accomodate me with a nice table by the window. I have to say this was the best brunch I have ever had. It's like a brunch cornucopia with lots of options for everyone. They take into consideration any dietary requirement to adapt. All products seemed homemade and were simply delicious, eggs al tartufo, the homedate jam and hazelnut spread were 🤌🏾. They have set the bar when it comes to brunch and I can't wait to go again. And last but not least, the service from the team was amazing!!!! Thanks for making me love brunch again :)

Food is good, the octopus and lamb dish and smoked beef dish surprised us. The cavatelli and tarte fine are so-so. The atmosphere is good, but it could be pretty loud and hard to talk. Cocktail is very expensive, but feels no difference than the $5 ones from Cassis Mona et filles on Ile d’orleans. If you are looking for some place tranquil and relaxing, probably some plain restaurants on the island + the moments after dinner to enjoy the ice cream under plenty of sun shine. But but but, it could for sure be a place to please your girl friend as the look of the dishes are “fancy” enough.

We had high hopes for this place based on the reviews. Sadly, we were disappointed overall with the flavours and lack of refinement for each dish that we ordered. The service was good, and the atmosphere pleasant, but we came here for the food. Perhaps we had high expectations because of our experience in other highly-rated restaurants we visited days before. The composition of ingredients for each dish just didn't mesh well. Perhaps all the effort was placed in the prix fixe menu being offered this evening. But we had hoped at least one dish of the five dishes we ordered would be a hit. We did enjoy the blood pudding on it's own, however, our favourite dish ended up being the fresh baked bread with butter. A bit overrated.

I’m Quebec City to celebrate our anniversary and decided to partake in the 4 course Rioux and Pettigrew experience. We were not disappointed. The food was expertly prepared and exquisitely presented. We were so excited to eat it we forgot to take picture of the first course and dessert course. The 2nd course, beef tar-tar, and the 3rd course, octopus, are pictured. All for we’re good experiences that made us feel we were judges on Top Chef. Our server Alex also did a great job of explaining the wine pairings, and ensured the dishes avoided our food sensitivities. Hope to be able to come back soon.

Excellent food and wine pairing. Had pre-fixe 3 course +1 with wine pairing. Then added black pudding b4 dessert, so total 5 courses. It turns out great and definitely will recommend to friends if they are around.

Excellent food experience. We had the spring tasting menu, 3 course including beet and mozzarella salad. Very impressed with the trout and asparagus creamy barley main dish. Finished with the coconut ice cream & tangerine dessert. Very thing is very fresh and light yet tasty and complimentary. The décor is very south of France with reclaimed antiques. Love it.

Lovely dinner, super cute interior, top notch service! We arrived about 20 min early and our table was not ready so we sat at some mismatched couches by the entrance until exactly 9pm. There seems to be multiple dining areas and I was delighted when the hostess walked us through the kitchen (to a wonderful group of folks working, who all bid us a bon soir) to a room on the back. The homey, comfortable feel of the room was accented by mismatched chairs and tables, glasses and silverware, and soft lighting. We had the Xmas preset menu ($95CAD) and did not opt for the additional bubbly and oyster or wine accompaniments. The food itself was very playful and delicious in surprising ways! My favorite was the mussels covered in a snow of cheese, but the scallops and leeks dish and the guinea fowl dish were definitely up there. The dessert plate was also light and lovely, not too sweet. It was worth a splurge to celebrate our visit, and I would recommend it to others visiting, but be aware that our reservation started at 9pm and we were there for about 3 hours.

First of all, I have to say that I was pleasantly surprised by this restaurant. The first thing that I liked was the look and feel as we walked in. It has a lot of charm and warmth to it. We were escorted through the kitchen to another section of the restaurant that we didn’t know was there. The decor and vibe was unique. We went on New Year’s Day so the menu was set. When they first brought it, I have to admit that it seemed like a small quantity. However, I told myself not to judge until we were done. I was right to do so. The overall portion was just perfect. I’m terms of quality, freshness and flavor, I was quite impressed. Everything was delicious. I can tell that they very carefully crafted each item to have the best combination of complimentary flavors. Every single items had its own “wow” factor. Honestly, I would definitely classify our visit as an experience just as much as a great breakfast. Going through each item was a discovery of flavors. I would highly recommend it to someone looking for something new. Side note: I laughed when I saw the portion of eggs that they brought, but… wow, those were the best scrambled eggs I’ve ever had. With respect to everything, it was an appropriate portion. A shout out to our waitress Emilie Perez (I’m not sure about the last name). Excellent service!!!

Cute little place with great food! Everything looked pretty and tasted even better! Only thing we didn’t care for were the desserts. Not sure if it was because the food was so good we had high expectations for the dessert too? Reservations required as it was packed.

We went here for a special occasion. The ambience of the restaurant is cozy, and the staff is super knowledgeable and friendly. We didn't go with a tastying menu and took five different dishes from the main menu. The black pudding and carpaccio we liked the best. Other dishes weren't so impressive by taste, though beautifully set. We also liked dessert - Pavlova in a unique interpretation.

Chez Rioux & Pettigrew has a lovely atmosphere and interesting decor. The full view kitchen adds to this very unique and pricey experience. You need to have an adventurous palate as the menu is not at all traditional and may be daunting to some. Our service was disappointing as it took an hour between courses.

An elevated way to end off my evening. Came to this place wanting oysters originally, but was dazzled by the cocktails and also the bartender and his knowledge in creating drinks as if painting on a canvas. A nice selection of background music, paired with the ambient lighting. A must-go-to spot to for good drinks, good oysters, and a good night.

Went for the Valentine special. Loved the time 5 course meal and the service. Highly recommend for a fine dining experience. :)

So so so delicious!!! After staying in Quebec City for a week (and dining out every single evening 😅), I can now confidently say that this place is my favorite. Really wanted to try their brunch as well but won’t make it this time. Will come back to Quebec City for this restaurant!!

Came here at the last night of our long weekend visiting the city to celebrate an anniversary, left immensely satisfied! We did the 4 course tasting menu and were delighted to both try foods we had never eaten before and be pleasantly surprised when some dishes included foods we already know we love. I enjoyed how each dish at least tonight had one ingredient in common between them which tied things together. The portions were perfect, staff all very welcoming and friendly, timing between dishes was just right. Very warm atmosphere. Could not say enough good things about this restaurant.