Chez Rioux & Pettigrew

One of the best dining experiences I have ever had, and the decor is in a semi casual setting. The restaurant is set in a rustic charming look. I don't eat a lot of bread, but the bread served here is some of the best bread I have ever eaten. The ray wing was phenomenal. The chocolate dessert was delicious, but the weakest part of the meal for me. It didn't wow me like the rest of the meal. That may be because i do not like coffee, and there was a heavy coffee part to the chocolate dessert that they modified for me. Overall, I highly recommend dining here, and I also recommend coming in a group of 2-4 people. Many of the appetizers looked delicious, but were too much for one person.

Ordering the experience option was a gamble as we didn’t know what we would get. However, to our surprise, it turned out quite good. The staff are also really friendly and asked us what food we liked and didn’t like to further customize our experience. Some members of our group told the staff that they didn’t like cilantro and their completely different dish turned out much better too! Overall, a great experience to try local authentic food. Quite expensive though.

We went into this blind as there was no English menu online that we could find and we were rewarded with a most amazing dining experience. From a charming, cozy ambiance to courteous, attentive and knowledgeable staff to an amazing, delectable creative dining experience. From cocktail through dessert, the chef and staff here provide an adventure for both eyes and taste buds.

I had the 4-course “secret” tasting menu, in which the dishes aren’t described in advance. I was pleasantly surprised throughout, however, as each course was inventively prepared and delicious. The decor is informal but very comfortable, and the staff is knowledgeable and helpful. The best meal I’ve had in Quebec!

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 here for my wife's birthday in January. Made a reservation in advance but it was not overly busy. This was one of the best meals we have had in years. We did the preset chefs menu, every course was delicious. Will be coming back again next time we are in Quebec City, highly recommend.

Absolutely delicious! We went for Sunday brunch and couldn't have been happier. The food was incredible, the service a pleasure, and the atmosphere was charmingly rustic. Would definitely recommend for a lovely brunch!

We had an amazing dinner - the Experience menu was fantastic. It was a blind tasting which adds to the fun.

I never leave reviews but this place was too good not to. Amazing food! English friendly and great service. Will be coming back if ever in QC again. Simon the bartender was awesome!

We were excited to try their tasting menu but frankly it turned out to be an underwhelming experience. The appetizer was a scallop ceviche, it's refreshing but (it may sound weird to say this) the chef used a bit too much scallop and not enough marinade / sauce - 4/5. The main was intriguing, but doesn't quite hit the spot. The Wagyu beef, cheese, mousse, etc. were tasty but the dough it's wrapped in takes away something from the dish - 3/5. The dessert was a letdown, the rhubarb was was overpowering and didn't help with the presentation - 2/5. Lastly, the wine pairing choices really seemed like an afterthought. We are no sommeliers but it was obvious that the wines were not only unsavoury but clashed with each course. It's night and day compared to our recent experience at Minami in Toronto - 1/5 The service here was professional and the ambiance was comparable to most restaurants in the area. Unfortunately, we found that the tasting menu simply didn't justify the price tag nor was it consistent with the reputation of the restaurant. We're open to having our minds changed but until then, we would not be recommending the restaurant to anyone.

Brunch was amazing . The eggs , mushrooms and sausage were fabulous . Small portions that you share . The bread pudding was divine.

This was a taste adventure and a Quebec experience we will never forget. All items were carefully crafted and presented with the best detail and precision with an eye for both culinary excellence and presentation all served in an informal setting. I had the Salmon entree my wife had the scallop ceviche and kids had a delicious beef ravioli. The dessert was a chocolate ganache. The oysters amd cheese board we started with was also impeccable and superb. We loved every sip and every bite! Bienvenue Quebec

A delightful meal. From our online research we expected to have the tasting menu. When we were seated in the very comfortable room and spoke with the waiter, we decided to select the plates that we wanted on the a la carte menu. Everything was delicious. The cocktails were creative and the Tomato Salad was amazing. The service was helpful and attentive.

5 stars all the way for party of 2 without reservations. Seated within 5 minutes, took another 5 minutes for server who very kindly explained the menu. We decided on the prix fixe $79 per person with wine pairing $59 per person. I asked for a vegetarian option which was accommodated without hesitation. Yes, a bit pricey, however if you are in the mood for a splurge for excellent food, wine and service, this is a fantastic restaurant to try. Every course was exquisitely prepared with presentation and delicacy. Portions were adequate and I was completely full before dessert. Wine pairings were excellent as well. Service excellent all around as there were several servers who stopped by to explain the dishes and wines. In summary we had a beautiful dining experience that was well worth the price.

The room is full of interest. Memorabilia, vintage items, and purposely mismatched furniture. I loved the ambiance. The small plates menu is interesting and varied. We did not have a particularly great customer service experience here. We were completely forgotten by the waitstaff, with a 45 minute wait between our first and second course. A waiter finally noticed, and people responded. While we received an apology, this is a difficult to recover from mistake. Bottom line, what should have been a wonderful meal, was not. It lacked rhythm and continuity. We likely would have ordered more, but the mood was gone. We paid and left. A disappointing evening.

All staff was very welcoming and knowledgeable about each dish. I came with a toddler and they accommodated exceptionally. The food is presented exquisitely and the taste matches. The interior atmosphere is upscale casual, with traditional wooden fixtures. I highly recommend this restaurant - everything was a 10/10 from the service to the food to the atmosphere.

Wow - loved it! We were in Quebec City a couple days ahead of a cruise to Boston. One night, we strolled by Chez Rioux & Pettigrew and it looked so quant. We made a reservation for the next night. Luckily, we were able to be seated at a window seat and the weather was amazing so the windows were swung open. So cool. We ordered a bottle of wine, then ordered the 5-course Chef's Tasting Menu. We had no idea what to expect. The courses finally starting arriving and we were not disappointed. Our server knew about each course and explained what they were perfectly, as each course was delivered. We were quite satisfied with our entire experience at Chez Rioux & Pettigrew and would come here again next time we're in Quebec City.

We had great expectations, and the kitchen delivered.....eventually. This restaurant could be great. Could be. But is not currently. Stay away until they get their act together. The pluses: The bread is amazing, the food was delicious, the ambience convivial. But..... The service: From the start things got off to the wrong foot. We asked for two flutes of champagne and were served about 5 tablespoons of stale champagne...meager and begrudging --and stale--servings. What??? We decided to go straight to a bottle of white wine to avoid whatever nonsense was going on with the laughable pour. We immediately surmised some consultant had come in to provide profit margin suggestions. Never good news for diners. The logistics: the general manager here deserves a rating of "huge epic fail". While we waited.....and waited.....and waited...trays of food were being hustled out to a private party.... at the expense of the restaurant clientele. We had a look....was it really worth it to ignore and subjugate your core restaurant clientele for 15 (15 ! Yes, I counted) millennials in beanies, striped shirts and sporting questionable facial hair fashions? So short sighted. The general manager should think about another career. The staff is good, the food is good, the decor is good. The logistics are horrible. We'll be telling everyone to stay away until they get their priorities straight. And yes, they comped us a delicious carpaccio (highly recommended) and tried to comp us bread. But really! Really. You can do better.

Great atmosphere, wonderful service and delicious food. A limited menu with a Chef tasting menu seemingly the favorite. We chose two appetizers. One was a fish and the other Schwartz's smoked meat. Both were delightful. We shared the artic char for our main. It was delicately cooked and well Prepared for my test. The place is small so you Must make reservations. We enjoyed it!

Wow, very pleasantly surprised by this place. Excellent food, amazing service and excellent ambiance. It's been a while that I have been to a restaurant where I can hear my dinner partner talk, but you have it here! Definitely a must-go and definitely worth re-visiting!

We stumble upon this little place that was tucked away in bunch of old buildings. The hostess was gracious enough to take us in without reservations, and we were able to sample the tasting menu of the day. Every one of the dish was excellent and what a great experience for us to enjoy the food of Quebec.

Went here with hubby on a QC road trip from Toronto. The food was AAA-amazing! The chef is so creative and improvised the most delicious lactose-free seafood bouillabaisse I have ever had in my life. My husband's lamb entree was also on point. The service was very friendly and the ambiance warm. I would highly recommend!

Amazing experience, food was excellent and above expectations! Definitely opt in for the 4 course experience menu. Service was fantastic as well.

The atmosphere is cool and filled with interesting bottles and chic decor. We ordered a La carte but there is a set 4 course meal too. The tomatoes with goat cheese, strawberries and capers was delicious and unique! I ate halibut and mussels bouillabaisse for the main course. It wasn't a soup but more of a sauce overtop the fish. The chef will accommodate GF and dairy requests. The server was kind and helpful and spoke English like most people in Quebec.

The ambience here is perfect. Cute little bar. The interior decor was beautiful. Definitely get their tasting menu. Their oysters are to die for!! Everything is so fresh and so well plated. Love their style. I can't wait to return

During the last trip to Quebec, all the restaurants were for some reason completely full or not open. Thank goodness that someone canceled last minute and I was able to snag a reservation at Chez Rious & Pettigrew. We weren't expecting much since we were just glad to have dinner at that point, but how wrong we were! We got a wide array of food since there was a bunch of us, and it was all delicious! It's a family style/tapas place, so you order lots and share. Perfect to try multiple different things! We got duck confit, seared scallops, grilled octopus, burrata, bison steak, and cavatelli. The duck confit was so good that we ended up ordering a second portion, and even then the whole dish disappeared in about 30 seconds. For dessert, we ordered olive and chocolate, and raspberry and pavlova. The raspberry and pavlova was really lovely and light. The raspberries were fresh and tart, and the balanced out the sweet and somewhat chewy texture of the pavlova. The chocolate part of olive and chocolate was great, but nobody in the family really liked the olive part. Have to say though - none of us really like olives that much. Overall great ambience and delicious food. While it's a little pricey compared to other meals we had, it was pretty worth it. Just make sure that you call early for reservations!

Excellent service and the tasting menu with wine pairing was a great choice. I thought the place might be a bit "stuffy" based on the name, but it was quite the opposite. It was warm and cozy, but still formal enough to feel like fine dining. They even played AC/DC and it totally worked.

We stayed at the Auberge St Antoine and this restaurant came highly recommended. After visiting, we would have to agree. We went with their 4 course blind tasting menu for $79. Every dish was a pleasant surprise. I would have to say that this tasting menu was just as great as any tasting menu in Toronto (comparable to Alo if you're familiar) but for that price... it's amazing value. Service was fast and they were very happy to speak English to help us out. We will definitely be back!

My wife and I came here last year and tried the tasting menu which was amazing. We went back on Sunday night 12/10/23 and had the tasting menu and it was out of this world...again. The salmon course was amazing, seriously amazing. Everything was good. I loved the entree course which was their interpretation on shepherds pie. It was the best shepherds pie I've ever had, be it on the heavy side. Our last night in Quebec City 12/11/23 we wondered what to do for dinner, and after little to no thought we decided to return back, but wanted to try their menu as opposed to the prefixed. We ordered the pork belly, black pudding, mushroom ravioli, and we asked if we could also have the salmon course from the prefixed menu; which our server was able to bring us. We also ordered the loaf of bread they make. My wife isn't a huge bread fan and said "this is the best bread I've ever had." I would repeat the menu over and over again. If you want a sure thing, here's your place.

Fantastic dining experience, 10/10 recommend. Honestly, it's been a while since I was so happy with a meal. Food, service, ambience-- all impeccable. It's all the quality of a fine-dining restaurant in a cozier, farm-to-table atmosphere. All the dishes we tried were very well executed; great flavors and all the components came together perfectly. My personal favorites were the oysters (phenomenal! So fresh!!) and the lamb chop/octopus dish (so tender, absolutely delicious). Don't underestimate their bread and butter either. Service was outstanding as well. Every single staff member was so friendly and welcoming, and I really appreciated the intro they gave into each dish. Their timing with each dish was on-point too; not too fast, not too slow. We were never kept waiting and we never felt like we were being rushed. A definite must if you're visiting Quebec City.

Cannot say enough nice things about this place! Awesome staff, awesome food, awesome ambiance. If that wasn't enough, it was the probably the most reasonably priced gourmet meal I probably ever ate, yes I mean ever. Now mind you that I'm converting my check from Canadian to U.S. dollars, but even still, if you find yourself on St. Paul Street in Quebec City some night, take it from a guy who almost never writes a Yelp review, you'd be hard pressed to find a restaurant better than this! Special shout out to Beatrix our server and her crew, she was phenomenal!

Quebec City, QC: If you are looking for a really nice place to eat for good value and you are near rue le Saint-Paul, then you will surely enjoy this restaurant. Best call ahead to reserve a table. Food, staff, ambiance, all great!

Had a dinner on our last night in town. We did the blind tasting dinner menu. 4 to be exact. The restaurant has a warm farm rustic feel to it, very relaxed. The staffs were very attentive and sweet. Each course is beautifully presented. The runner explained each course in detail. The food was delicious. Highly recommended. C$75 =US$55

We visited in October 2021 and had a lovely farm-to-table dinner. I like the cozy ambience and the exposed brick wall inside the restaurant. The service was quite attentive. We opted for the 5 course testing menu, it certainly was in small portion. However we still had a good experience and enjoyed our meal.

We did the tasting menu and ordered an extra dessert. I also ordered the Apple Spritz (not recommended unless it's Christmas time). Staff was super charming and sweet and shy about their English but so adorable (and their English is great!). Tables, chairs, silverware, and tableware were all mix and match grandmère's cottage chic. I literally remember nothing about my meal other than mushrooms and the dacquoise. The mushrooms at every restaurant in Montréal and Quebec were perfectly cooked and seasoned and impressive. My lack of memory is not bad, more so that the dishes were highly complex (deconstructed presentations) with about 7-10 components each, so my brain cannot remember them all. They all tasted interesting and were yummy. The dacquoise was divine! Dense but also light and not too sweet and nuanced in maple flavor while melting on the tongue, I want it again! Absolutely worth the experience. Bathrooms on the smaller side, but well designed from a materials and construction perspective (reclaimed wood doors!). The air freshener was so delicious I went back to use the bathroom just to check what they were using - a diffuser for which I memorized the name so I could write it down later.

Inventive, tasty French dishes and outstanding service in a traditional setting. I chose the chef's special (salmon with mussels) with a glass of Chardonnay. She had lamb with polenta and water. All excellent and described with flair by our servers in lovely French accents. We were surprised by the check! If we could transport this place back home to Louisville they could charge 3x as much and it would be almost impossible to get a reservation.

We had an incredible Father's Day brunch at Chez Rioux & Pettigrew. It was our first time, and we didn't not know what to expect, and we were more than pleasantly surprised! It was an incredible mixture of pastries, breakfast items, meats, and sweets. Their garbanzo beans were unique and delicious. The eggs were fluffy and tasty. The three tier pastry tower was impressive and delicious. The next time we are in Quebec city, we will definitely return!

Tried the tasting menu with regular wine pairing. My husband had a Pettigrew Menu and i had a Vegetarian Menu. We both loved our dinners from start to finish. The service was great too! Thank you!

Our favorite meal in our entire Quebec City holiday! I was a little nervous about bringing my boys but when I spied homemade pasta in the kids section I was thrilled. We did the 4 course pairing with wine and it was extraordinary. The kids definitely were interested in what was on our plate and a few of the worlds most picky eaters tried pea purée and other delights on my plate. Naturally they were all over the dessert. Eat. Here. Now. We didn't have a reservations and arrived about 10 mins before it opened at 5:30 and we got in on a busy Saturday night in the summer.

After walking past this charming place, we decided to stop by and try their brunch menu. We ordered one savoury option and one sweet and it was really wonderful! The smoked fish was beyond. I actually have issues eating fish at most restaurant because I am very sensitive to the smell of fish. I can smell something fishy from a mile away. This was BEYOND DELICIOUS. It tasted very light and the flavours were very well balanced. It was delicious. I loved the Creme sauce and the egg was cooked to perfection. I really loved that this wasn't your usual smoked salmon served with a ton of bread or anything, it could stand on its own. Loved it. The sweet dish was also incredible. We loved the way the pear and cranberries were cocked. The chocolat in the cake felt so homemade and wonderful. The accompanying sauce added a lot of delicious flavours. The service was quick, professional, kind and really wonderful. We will be coming back to try their dinners as well because this was lovely. The space is also really charming, homey, rustic, yet elegant. Super happy with this new discovery.

A must try restaurant if you're in Quebec City. Very reasonably priced tasting menu. The service and the quality of the food definitely exceeded our expectations.

Sensational meal... love that it's shareable and you get to try the entire menu! The flavors are magical but not overpowering. Great ambiance and delightful staff. Highly recommend!!!

Wow-- one of the highlights of our trip to Quebec City. I highly recommend this place. It'll instantly reconnect you to the joy of exquisite cuisine and will surprise you on many levels. I beg you to invest into this unforgettable experience. Bon appétit

Very cute environs and the brunch was amazing! Everything was so wonderfully prepared and fresh. Classics done well. The "table" concept really lends well to sharing food and enjoyment of experience.

A casual bistro and we were so excited to try this place based on high Yelp reviews and hotel Concierge recommendation. Boy, were we disappointed. It's a prix fix five course dinner that lasted over 3 hours. I can't even sit for that long without my back hurting. As a vegan diner, skip this place. My family members, not vegan were equally unimpressed. Oh well... $500cad down the tubes...

Eclectic decor in an old storefront. Staff were all warm and friendly. Limited but intriguing menu. Everything we had was very well prepared and beautifully presented. Reasonable list of wines by the glass and knowledgeable and friendly wine steward. Very leisurely service - nobody is in a hurry but they are attentive. All in all a very enjoyable meal

Chez Rioux & Pettigrew was easily the best meal of our entire trip to Quebec City. We enjoyed the 4-course vegetarian tasting menu. The ambience is romantic, breezy and farmhouse chic. A great night out for romance or even the family. The furniture, art and vibe match the focus on ingredients and flavor. Our first course was a strawberry gazpacho, which balanced acid and sweetness. On a warm day, it was a great start to the meal. The second course took the sweet/acid theme to savory umami with a soy egg on a bed of mushroom puree and hen of the woods. The summer theme continued with a polenta brick, corn and kale. The coup de grace was the chocolate dessert with juniper gel and boreal forest berries. The plates were well portioned, but the decadent dessert put us over the top. I suggest the chef cut dessert to half because it's impossible not to lick it clean! The poire (pear) cider was not special and they missed the fact that it was my wife's birthday. Small quibbles that don't detract from a top-class experience. Highly recommended for vegetarians and those looking to enjoy some class amid the tourist traps in the Old City.

Love the ambience of the restaurant! Great service and wonderful food. Chef is creative and puts lots of effort in making great food. Like the concept where you have smaller portions so you can have order more dishes to try different food

We tried the tasting menu with wine pairing and it was wonderful. Every dish was a nice surprise and loved how it took advantage of the local vegetables. Wonderful service would go back again :)

Lovely evening celebrating our 30th Anniversary. The food was amazing, service was top notch.we sat at the bar and watched Jeremy make the most amazing, meticulously crafted cocktails! He went out of his way to make everyone's experience feel like you were at a good friends home for an amazing dinner. Highly recommend!

Uhhhh, wow. One of the top 3 best meals of the year here. The dish? The black pudding blood sausage. Oh my gosh. The greatest dish with the most unexpected delights and tastes. The fried artichoke that looks like a potato, the mashed pear that you think is apple sauce, the richest delicious meat, the sweetness of the huckleberries. Between the meat and artichoke, I was wowed. Also good is the butternut squash shepherds pie, which is such a quality dish topped with cheese and pumpkin seeds. I woulda thought this was top-notch if I didn't also have the blood sausage which towers over everything edible almost anywhere. For drinks, get the Mr. Green (so refreshing and delicious, topped with basil) and the Herbalist (with rosemary). Perfect drinks. 5 stars!!!!!

Our family had the dinner here during our vacation. The food and the service are extraordinary, including the desserts.

Charming medium sized upscale restaurant in old Quebec City. The wait staff is friendly professional and attentive. The menu is prix fixe and four courses. Wine pairing is available upon request. I had the vegetarian menu which was superb. My husband had the regular menu which also was excellent. The food is delicious and inventive, beautifully presented. The wine list is extensive and reasonably priced. Overall it was a great anniversary dinner. They even gave us a complimentary glass of dessert wine at the end of the meal in honor of our celebration.

Had a great dinner at the bar/counter! Especially liked the "James and Barbara" Cocktail.... Since these are our names!! Thanks for naming a cocktail after us!! Oysters were amazing, we ordered them twice! Really fun vibe!

It was an excellent experience - the service was excellent, while the food was exceptional. We went with the tasting menu. Coming from Ontario, I was pleasantly surprised with the bill - I would have expected a much higher bill for this quality, taste and presentation of food.

It was a great find in a quiet part of town. The meal & service were fabulous! I enjoyed the quality of the food and the description when the food was served.

Delicious, creative food. Fantastic service. Fun atmosphere. Tops in Vieux Quebec. We'll be back.

Stopped in for dinner on the night of a tornado watch. In the middle of dinner, all the cell phones in the dining room went off with warnings. It was noisy and alarming, but the staff took it in stride. Great food. Great wine selection. Spectacular service. Made for a truly lovely evening. Don't miss the oysters, they were a creative take on a traditional dish. Another stand out was the homemade cavatelli with wild mushrooms and white wine. Yum!!