ARVI
519 3e Ave, Québec City, QC G1L 2W4, Canada
Phone: (581) 742-4202
Website: http://restaurantarvi.ca/
ARVI in Québec City is a 4.7-star restaurant with 338 Google reviews, known for Foie Gras and Oysters.
Why we love it
- Québécois fine dining with French influence
- Located near Near 6e Rue and 3e Av.
- Open kitchen, immersive experience, tasting menu
- Chef-driven service with personalized interactions
- Québécois fine dining with French influence
- Located near Near 6e Rue and 3e Av.
- Open kitchen, immersive experience, tasting menu
- Chef-driven service with personalized interactions
What to Order
Foie Gras
This signature dish, a staple since opening, pairs foie gras with dulce de leche mousse and milk bread, creating a rich and satisfying "sandwich."
"Signature dish that’s been on the menu since they opened seven years ago, so it was guaranteed to be amazing. Foie gras paired with dulce de leche mousse and a slice of milk bread (perfect thickness and a nice delicate crunch on the crust). They described it as “the best sandwich,” and honestly, I get it."
Jea Kim
Oysters
These New Brunswick oysters are transferred to freshwater during growth, resulting in a sweeter, creamier finish after an initial burst of salinity.
"I’ve occasionally had New Brunswick oysters in New England, but these were noticeably larger. What made them interesting was how they’re transferred to freshwater during growth, which gave them a sweeter, creamier finish after that initial burst of salinity. Worth adding on."
Jea Kim
Bread & Butter
Simple house-baked sourdough is elevated by a unique butter blend: a 1:2 mix of brown butter and regular butter, creating a smoky, umami-rich spread.
"Simple house-baked sourdough. The butter, though, was next-level. A 1:2 mix of brown butter and regular butter, which created this smoky, umami-rich spread that could make anything taste better."
Jea Kim
Butternut Squash
This dish transforms butternut squash into both a soft cake and roasted pieces, enhanced with a touch of spice and bay leaf condiments.
"Squash is one of those ingredients that I think it’s hard to make interesting. It almost always leans on spice or savoriness for depth. Here, they followed that familiar path but executed it nicely. Served both as a soft cake and roasted pieces, with a touch of spice and aroma from bay leaf condiments."
Jea Kim
Wine Pairing
The wine pairing is highly recommended to complement the tasting menu, featuring superb products explained with care and passion by the team.
"Je recommande fortement l’accord met-vin puisqu’il permet également de découvrir des superbes produits en quantité raisonnable tout au long de la soirée."
François Deschênes
Inside Scoop
- Expect a unique "cuisine libre" concept where kitchen staff also serve, host, and explain dishes.
- The open kitchen setup means you're watching the team work right in front of you, adding to the immersive experience.
- The tasting menu is typically five courses, but with additional bites and surprises, it feels closer to ten.
- Plan for a leisurely evening; dinner with the tasting menu and wine pairing can easily last 3 to 3.5 hours.
- While the service is generally praised for its attentiveness, some find the explanations a bit rehearsed rather than spontaneous.