Avec Bistro - Calgary

I've come here about 3 times and on most occasions I have a decent mealThe restaurant is very tiny though, so there is limited seating. read more I've come here about 3 times and on most occasions I have a decent mealThe restaurant is very tiny though, so there is limited seating.

Bonjour mes amis! Alright, this review is long overdue because I dined here during Big Taste (eeep) However, what I loved about the Big Taste menu was read more Bonjour mes amis! Alright, this review is long overdue because I dined here during Big Taste (eeep) However, what I loved about the Big Taste menu was

We finally tried Avec, and I'm so glad we didOn a quiet Monday evening after Remembrance Day, we received absolutely stellar service. read more We finally tried Avec, and I'm so glad we didOn a quiet Monday evening after Remembrance Day, we received absolutely stellar service.

The restaurant wasn't very busy but I felt that the service was a bit slow, mostly due to a large table occupying the staff. I ordered the duck confit and found... read more The restaurant wasn't very busy but I felt that the service was a bit slow, mostly due to a large table occupying the staff. I ordered the duck confit and found it to be very flavorful, although slightly tough. My husband went for the short ribs, which were tender but lacking in taste. I thought they were just average, but the mashed potatoes were delicious. I enjoyed a glass of white wine, which was excellent. The dessert, however, missed the mark. The apples were not sweet or tart, and the crisps seemed overcooked and dry. Our server kindly removed it from our bill. Despite this, we would still return to this restaurant as it has been a favorite for special dates for a long time.

The food at this restaurant is excellent and the atmosphere is pleasant. I ordered the duck confit for lunch and it was delicious. The meat was tender and the s... read more The food at this restaurant is excellent and the atmosphere is pleasant. I ordered the duck confit for lunch and it was delicious. The meat was tender and the skin was crispy. It was well seasoned, with just the right amount of salt. I also had the soup of the day, which was a carrot soup with a hint of ginger and cilantro. It was amazing!