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Arlequin Restaurant Rimouski | Modern Cuisine Tasting Menu in Quebec

Arlequin Restaurant

In Rimouski, on Rue Saint-Germain Ouest, Arlequin operates as an intimate, 20-seat restaurant where the line between kitchen and dining room is deliberately blurred. Chef-proprietor Tommy Roy presents a fixed tasting menu, personally explaining each dish to guests from the open kitchen. The concept is built on direct connection: no intermediary between the cook and the customer, in a setting the team describes as convivial and relaxed.

The restaurant's mission is straightforward: to highlight the richness of Quebec's terroir through a five-service tasting menu. The menu changes regularly with the seasons. A recent example featured halibut with asparagus and white pepper, lobster with fresh cheese and lovage, fiddleheads with duck and pepper, bone marrow with yellow beans and sea pea, and a dessert of chocolate, elderflower, and frangipane. Guests are asked to communicate allergies and dietary restrictions at booking, as the fixed format is designed to deliver a complete, tailored experience.

Arlequin is a bring-your-own-wine establishment, adding a personal touch to the evening. The restaurant shares its address with a second concept, Losange, offering two distinct experiences under one roof. In December 2025, Arlequin celebrated nine years of operation.

The kitchen is led by Tommy Roy, described by his team as a chef overflowing with creativity who pursues every possible path to satisfy his guests. He is supported by sous-chef Rémi Blais, formerly of Restaurant Melba in Quebec City, and a dedicated crew including François Landry, who brings butchery skills from Biceps BBQ. The front-of-house is anchored by Laura Bérubé, a partner who also handles reservations and communications, ensuring the personal touch extends from the first email to the last bite.

This focused, chef-driven approach earned Arlequin a Michelin Recommended distinction, a recognition that aligns with its commitment to precise, ingredient-led modern cuisine. For those seeking a direct conversation with the kitchen and a menu that changes with what the land and water provide, Arlequin offers a clear, unmediated experience in Rimouski.