Rouge in Calgary

The service at this place is incredible. Our server was super attentive to each of our guests and always made sure we had a constant. It s no wonder this restaurant is one of the top in the world. Their mains are delicious and the desserts are to die for. Their appetizers however are pretty average.

My recent dining experience at Rouge in Calgary was nothing short of extraordinary. Known for its high-end cuisine and exquisite ambiance, Rouge surpassed all my expectations with its impeccable tasting menu and exceptional service. The tasting menu was a delightful journey through a range of flavors and culinary artistry. Each course was thoughtfully curated, showcasing the freshest ingredients and masterful technique. Every dish was a work of art, both visually appealing and a delight to the palate. The creativity and attention to detail by the chefs truly stood out, making for a memorable dining adventure. Complementing the remarkable food was the outstanding service provided by Aurya Harpold. Auryas professionalism and warmth enhanced the experience tenfold. She was incredibly knowledgeable about each dish and offered insightful recommendations that enriched our dining journey. Her attention to detail and genuine passion for creating a wonderful dining experience made us feel truly valued and welcomed. Overall, Rouge offers an exceptional blend of culinary excellence and top-tier service. If you are in Calgary and looking for a memorable dining experience, I highly recommend visiting Rouge and indulging in their tasting menu. The combination of extraordinary dishes and Aurya Harpolds impeccable service makes for an unforgettable evening.

Service was outstanding, everything was beautifully presented and delicious.

I went there for my nephews wedding. The location was great, and the food and service were great. However, the stairs on the way to the toilet were a bit of a problem. I had a great time

We had the best night here. We were celebrating my husbands birthday and everything was fantastic; food, service, and atmosphere. Really felt everyone went above and beyond. Highly recommend the tasting menu!!

For our first wedding anniversary, my wife and I chose Rouge, and it was a perfect choice that exceeded all expectations. We re no strangers to fine dining and spent considerable time choosing the right spot. Given my wife s severe lactose allergy well beyond average lactose intolerance she often has to either suffer through a meal or settle for a less enjoyable option compared to mine. But at Rouge, this wasn t the case. Not only did they carefully and attentively cater to her allergy, but there were even moments where her dishes were arguably better than mine! This level of care is rare and so worth mentioning. The chef s menu was an absolute delight (I ll be dreaming about the foie gras), each wine pairing was flawless, and our server provided outstanding, personalized service. Rouge made our anniversary dinner truly memorable, and we couldn t be more grateful for the extraordinary experience. We ll definitely be back! Dietary restrictions: Lactose Allergy

(Feeling welcomed) Love that you go above & beyond for your customers. Definitely recommend this place. Shout out to Rey!

Amazing food and setting. Staff was excellent and accommodating to all the needs of our group. Highly recommended

The chef and staff really went above and beyond. My wife has an allergy and they were able to whip up some incredible dishes that accommodated her needs including dessert which she never gets. Best pork tenderloin I ve ever had. Thanks again!!

Really delicious mm. The plating is very beautiful and so is the garden.

A very intimate setting with delicious fine dining.

HIGHLY recommend the tasting menu

Amazing restaurant with a beautiful setting. We had the opportunity to walk the beautiful garden between courses. Excellent service and staff, Chef Dean is an absolute artist. The food cannot be compared to any other restaurant I have been to in Calgary. Not many places get the atmosphere and the food right, it s usually one or the other.

Our DCCM graduation program 2024 had ben held here. Food is superb and place is gorgeous!

The staff was kind. The food was tasty and incredible quality. Will definitely return

Simply excellent as a place

used garden for a small wedding beautiful charming space tent set up as a back up if it rained it rained ( poured- and temperature dropped ) we would have been better off with more tent heaters some guest were vegans and Rouge did a great job at modifying the menu

Solid place, quiet atmosphere, lovely staff, and very good food. Celebrated an anniversary here, and would go back to do it again. The tasting menu was delicious and varied, the wine options were plentiful. Dietary restrictions: Asked us about our restrictions. Parking: Limited street parking next to the restaurant, parking in Inglewood isnt bad though youre a block away from everything. Wheelchair accessibility: Roll right in.

I had a big expectation from Rouge , which unfortunately did not deliver. One of their tasting menu item- the meat cours- was very bad. Service was excellent, but for the price the food was not that.

Great place for groups as they have several rooms. Also good for couples. I have been here before wit my wife too.

For a restaurant at this price point, I expect top flight food. This was a good meal but not a great one. Flank steak not cut optimally and underseasoned, for example.

The food was absolutely incredible for the 6 course tasting menu. I left still a little hungry, but the food is so incredible that I didnt care

Rouge is located at the corner, off the main path with off-street parking. It has an atmosphere of the past, entrance door Mail slot, fireplace below and huge outdoor patio. Delightful gourmet menu for a special occasion dining wont disappoint you.

An amazing experience all around. Thank you to the owner for spending time chatting with us. Hope we can return soon.

We did the testing menu with the wine tasting. We loved all the wines! It was absolutely lovely! Everything was delicious. The only thing was we could have used a knife or something for the pie. The pie crust was a bit tough at the end to break through with a fork, but it was very delicious! Thank you for making my friends birthday a great and memorable experience.

Been here a few times and had great experiences but it has gone downhill unfortunately. This time we went to celebrate a 15-year anniversary but I regret going. Food was mostly good. Mains were delicious (duck breast, beef striploin were exceptional). Appetizers and dessert were just ok. Beef carpaccio delicious but lobster rolls below average. Service was very slow and we got very little attention such as getting plates cleared or drinks refilled. It was a Saturday and not very busy so I suspect they are just slow and understaffed. There are better options so won t be going back. Sorry.

My wife and I have wanted to try Rouge for quite some time, so we saved up and for our seven year wedding anniversary we booked a table, Feb 10 for dinner. We went all out and ordered the Chefs tasting menu, 6 courses $120 per person, we were really excited. I am going to be pretty harsh in this review, we were both very underwhelmed, disappointed and at the end of 6 courses we were both still hungry. There was another table in the same room as us who did the same Chefs tasting menu but were 4 courses ahead of us, when they finished and left they said I feel bad for you for what is coming next and they were not wrong. I am by no means a picky eater and its not often I have any complaints on my meal, feel the need to say anything or send anything back but when I am paying $120 per person I am expecting a great meal. The complementary honey butter and bread was great. The Salmon dish was fine, nothing wrong but nothing fantastic. The chicken soup was very odd, dried little bits of chicken with 2 pickled mushrooms then a broth poured over, the 2 mushrooms were the best part, the rest of the dish was again nothing special. The foie gras was actually very nice and we both quite liked it. The main dish was the lamb, I absolutely love lamb and I was most excited about this. This was by far the worst dish! Minced lamb wrapped in charr formed to look like a large sushi roll was then cut into 3 and served on a bed of barley risotto. When the server asked how we were enjoying the dish I told her if you ask me an honest question I will give you an honest answer, she said we welcome your feedback. Lamb is meant to be tender I had to saw into the dish. The texture was chewy, underseasioned and the barley risotto was rubbery with a slimy texture and very underseasioned. My server brought me a bit of salt and I was able to finish the lamb, I only finished it because I was quite hungry at this point but the barley risotto I could not eat. The blue cheese cheesecake, let me first start off by saying that I really like blue cheese. I took one bite of this dish and was so overpowered with blue cheese that I could not eat it. The graham cracker base and berry compote on top was absolutely amazing, so I pushed the blue cheese cheesecake off and just ate that. When the server came by I told her how we both felt about the dish and she was kind enough to bring us a plate of the base and the berry compote. After that was dessert and it was fine, the truffle that was server with the bill was really good I liked it even more then the plated dessert. I will say this, since I did speak up to my server my criticism was heard and Rogue was nice enough to comp our drinks. With tip we spent $300.00 and after 6 courses, I was still hungry and ended up going to get a burger after. Unfortunately saving up for Rogue was not worth it and did put quite the damper on our big anniversary dinner.

Incredible place, perfect food and service....

Please have normal food with decent prices. I did not enjoy anything, in days before, when it was The Cross House, menu was perfect and ambiance was great.

Tried the tasting menu for Valentines. Our server was knowledgeable and attentive. All six course meal was good, with the exception of the cheese Brie that I felt a bit dry. The wine pairing was on point! Thanks

The bone marrow + mushroom linguine was the best dish - very tasty. Foie gras was decent. The veal was quite dry and flavours were a tad boring. Duck breast was pretty good. Honestly. we couldve given a 4 star review, but the service was just not attentive and extremely slow. A couple things were forgotten too. We love going out and trying nice restaurants, but it will likely be our first and last time trying Rouge.

We went to Rouge on New Years Eve and everything was outstanding. The food was second to none and our server (Alison) was absolutely incredible! We cant wait to come back!

This review is based off of the two times I have experienced dining at Rouge (once in the summer outside near the garden and once inside this NYE). I m a fan of both menus though I must say there is something super special about dining here in the summer compared to winter. They allow you to walk through the garden where you re able to see all of the beautiful produce you re about to dine on. You also get a chance to see the bees in action making the delicious honey that is incorporated into a dessert or dressing or some aspect of your meal and you re also granted the viewing of seeing you chef personally select the produce prior to your meal coming out. It s a lovely experience. I highly suggest the wine paring, though the staff are not necessarily sommeliers there is something charming about each introduction and a down to earth feel of the experience. My summer meal was perfection from the amuse bouche to the mignardise (and yes even the palate cleansers!) My winter meal was wholesome and an homage to Alberta cuisine. It was full and comforting with a touch elegance.

Ray provided exemplary service to accompany an incredible meal with wonderful flavours.

One of the best dinners Ive ever had in Calgary. I cant recommend it enough!

Loved it. Came for the tasting menu. Excellent attention to details and flavoured so beautifully! Great commitment to my dietary preferences (no meat, light dairy) My children enjoyed it also. I found the service was very attentive , more casual than many higher end restaurants. Servers treated my kids well (my kids are polite, adventurous eaters who truly appreciate gourmet, but sometimes establishments assume otherwise ). I found the second round of non alcoholic drinks were kind of half-hazardely prepared for simple drinks. (No olive, no beautiful gradient on the Shirley temple as first round). The first round was very special however. Not sure if there s a bartender or maybe short staffed?

Such a wonderful meal. Chefs tasting menu was superb! Great staff. Thank you

Food was okay excellent service from Jacob. Will got me a blanket, I was cold. Cool little place, but felt ambiance could be a little warmer. Hubby thought food was phenomenal. He had wild boar, gnocchi and foie grae was very good, but didnt sit well with me, not sure why?? Maybe cuz of dairy, not sure but not the food, just me.

Great attention to detail. All flavours were well balanced. Staff was very friendly. Great evening with friends!

We attended a wedding at Rouge. I had the Crumbed Porkchop and it cooked to perfection. The venue was well-suited for a small wedding party and the service was excellent.

Rouge would be the perfect place to take your parents on their birthday were it not for the fact that you have to climb a flight of stairs to access the washroom (Restaurant Rouge: please confirm there is no washroom on the main level.) The restaurant is situated in a historic home, has a charming and cozy atmosphere, and the service is absolutely excellent. All dishes are well-executed, and the flavour profile is restrained. No risky flavour pairings here that might be too bold for some. The kitchen shows good technique but seems to be playing it safe. This is not a foodie restaurant. The Sous vide petit tender (teres major muscle) lacked any substantial marbling (see pictures), though the leek and potato accompaniment were both excellent. The chicken duo was so mild that I wished I order the duck instead, even though it came with a divine sauce. Particularly disappointing was the Canadian foie gras appetizer, that was not anywhere near the taste of foie gras at a top restaurant in Europe. The best dish of the night was the corn and potato chowder, which was heart-warming on a cold winter night. The restaurant was largely empty on a Thursday around the time we left at 6:30pm.

Wasn t expecting the pork to be prepared rare, crusted almond fish was good, would come to celebrate a significant event, classic

A very good dining experience,the food was so tasty and very well presented

Always great food and service. I really enjoyed the corn chowder soup.

food 3.5 professionalism of service 2.5 Environmental comfort of the seat 2 nothing impresses me

The place to go for a special dinner in Calgary. The server was friendly and location is unique and intimate, lit with low light candles at night. Smaller portions catered to a more sophisticated palette. Every bite was a treat and worth sharing with your mate. Definitely coming back for the next occasion.

Amazing service and food. Highly recommend for a special occasion

Excellent service! Delicious food! Beautiful gardens!

One of the best meals I ve ever had. Fantastic food, amazing service and beautiful ambiance. A must visit for any special occasion or anyone looking for a great meal. One of my all-time favourite restaurants.

If youre looking for high-end dishes that are cooked to perfection, this is the place. However, the ambiance feels like youre visiting grandma

Has the tasting menu and it was fantastic. Food was delicious, particularly the soup and the lamb, and, Jacob, our server was charming and hilarious. Or was it Jeremy? Regardless Jonathan was great. High recommendation particularly if you get Justin as a server.

This place was amazing, catered to my dietary restrictions without any fuss. The chefs prepared amazing food for me. Great atmosphere, wonderful service. Top notch place. Will totally go back

Dinner for two April 15. Ordered a la carte off the menu. the food was pretty good but not outstanding. Plate presentation was of course what you would expect. But none of the dishes (duck rillette, pork belly, ny strip) wowed us. It was pretty good for Calgary. there were no issues and nothing tasted bad or wrong, but nothing was outstanding. So that was disappointing considering all the rave reviews. Service was excellent though. One of the best servers I have had.

Rouge Restaurant is a must-visit for any foodie looking for an exceptional dining experience. A few years ago, I took my girlfriend, now my wife, on a special anniversary date and we opted for the chefs menu with wine pairing. It was an unforgettable experience that lasted two hours as we savored each dish and wine pairing. Despite rumors that the place is haunted, we didnt see any ghosts during our visit. The romantic ambiance of the restaurant only added to the charm. While the price may be expensive, the quality of the food, service, and attention to detail was impeccable. The chefs menu with wine pairing is a must-try and worth the price for the unique and exquisite dining experience, especially for special occasions. Overall, Rouge Restaurant offers a refined and inventive culinary adventure that you wont find elsewhere. The intimate setting makes it a perfect place for a romantic date night or special occasion celebration.

Head chef Dean Fast and the team at rouge do an incredible job with the seasonal tasting menu, can t wait to go back and see what they come up with next!

Rouge was one of the greatest dining experiences of my life. I am not much of a fine diner, but boy did I feel special going here. Not only was the place beautiful, the food was great, and the staff was very pleasant and professional. I would happily be back to celebrate any event.

My husband and I just capped off our honeymoon with an incredible dinner at Rouge this evening. We both enjoyed the Chefs Tasting Menu and were introduced to a wonderful array of flavours from around Alberta. Absolutely everything was divine, and we left with happy hearts and happy memories. It was truly the best way to end our incredible adventure. Everyone we encountered was truly lovely, and the atmosphere was so welcoming. We look forward to returning when we are next in Calgary. We have officially decided that this will be our special restaurant here.

There is a clear passion for developing and evolving the relationship with food and local ecology here - it is an approach that deserves far more attention than it receives. Encouraging to see such a perspective, especially from a staple of the Calgary fine dining scene. Our recent experience was just that - an experience. This review is derived from an experience with the Summer 2023 prix fixe menu. We were surprised, and overjoyed, to see such a forage-focused approach, superbly demonstrated in the 3rd and 6th courses, with prairie and boreal flavors infused into contemporary and French-inflected cuisine. The service remains impeccable, with educated, compassionate waitstaff; theres a sense of care here that shows a passion for food beyond the kitchen. Canadian cuisine requires a perspective that takes in the vast possibility offered by our environment and ecology - and this restaurant is showcasing this perspective better than most.

Food and service were amazing

Amazing restaurant with superior service and incredible food

Was here for a wedding reception on a very very hot day. The ceremony was in the back, the landscaped yard was a beautiful venue. All the things they grow in the garden was wonderful to see, you can see the staff going to cultivate what is needed for the meal to come. The indoor portion for this event was upstairs. It was a simple and elegant room that had a lot of character. It was challenging the day I was there as the temperatures were in the 30s and there were a lot of people in a room with only a window air conditioner. Not meant to take away but more offer a heads up. Inspite of this the service was incredible, the staff would have had to walk up and down the stairs so many times, they were so poised and professional at every moment. The meal was beautiful and very delicious. Textures, and flavours were an experience Ill remember for a long time.

It s a beautiful wedding venue. Their yard they have is so pretty when the sun is low and shining through the trees

Very nice place and friendly staff Felt that food was a bit overworked. Sometimes, keep it simple, which is better Food

Amazing just amazing I love this place been coming here since I was a kid and it never disappoints. They actually impress me every time highly recommend

Sitting outside is the way to do it

Impeccable...a must visit in Calgary

The greatest place to go to impress a date or just to really be treated like a queen and friend never a bad choice

Our dinner was amazing, the service was fantastic! The chef even sat with us for a little visit! Well definitely be back!

Fine dining at its best. Love this historic house nestled in Inglewood. Our service was incredible and the few little surprises we got from the chef were melt in my mouth, add the party!

Fantastic spot in the neighbourhood of Inglewood. I was there for an intimate wedding and will come back for date night. Boutique shopping could sandwich a meal or snack at Rouge.

Big shout out to Rey and the team for making our reception experience so exceptionally great!

Went for dinner with family and friends had a great meal. They were so good to my 5 year old son offered him pasta even though it wasnt on the menu. He loved it and we all had a great time.

Amazing food, service and ambience. Highly recommend it!

First I have to say that I am not a relative or personal friend of any of the staff or owners. And you know how you get people that wish they could give less than a one star, well in this case I wish I could give more than a five star. The staff and Rey were not good, they were not excellent, they were superlative. For my wedding day, the venue was perfect in the garden. The weather was perfect and while that wasnt at the control of the restaurant the atmosphere they created was. The service was perfect. The team never let anyone go without asking if they needed or wanted anything. Even the water station, which was used a lot on the hot day, never went empty. The food was amazing as well. Desserts disappeared like the table was hit by locust. A sign of being tasty. But Rey even managed the wedding party and timing to make everything perfect. Having been to a number of events recently, I can say that The Rouge was heads above the other so-called excellent venues. This restaurant takes your event seriously and does things right. And even though the staff were perfect they also were professionally friendly. Now for costs, as I said, I have been around several events that I have found were more expensive for far less. And the quality was less. And these other places were ranked high for Calgary venues. If I sound gushing, it is because I really had an amazing day, as did my wife, and it was hugely due to the restaurant, Rey and her team. A day to remember! I can hardly wait to go back for dinner very soon.

Such good food. Like most fine dining, not a lot of food but it is delicious. The scallop crudo was unbelievable Parking: Right across the road and it s free for customers

Unfortunately the wedding service distracts servers from good customers returning. They were so understaffed, under poured our wine, and gave us 2 bread dishes before the meal, it was cheap. ) We didn t even stay for the whole tasting course. The manager let us leave without paying before the main which was acceptable. we didn t want to keep waiting (we had a soup and 2 pieces of bread in an hour) and the wine was very sweet I found. The ambience is cool because it s old fashioned which is my style BUT I won t be returning :( I had high hopes for this place.

What an amazing experience. Thus was our first time to Rouge and it wont be our last. We ordered the tasting menu. 10 courses of pure enjoyment. Flavors and presentation were exceptional. Service was top notch.

Delicious food great service

Solid food, great service, expensive but the 6 course meal was wonderful experience on my anniversary.

We hosted our wedding at Rouge this fall, and can not say enough good things about the venue, the food, and their incredible manager Rey! From start to finish, Rey and her team made wedding planning so easy. She was responsive, helpful, and even took on parts of the day that were definitely beyond her role! Several guests commented on the friendliness of staff, and EVERYone loved the food. The ambiance of Rouge can t be beat. This is the perfect place for an intimate, garden wedding and with Rouge s experience at your side, you can be certain that nothing will go amiss. We will be back to celebrate our anniversary (and many times before that), and will be sure to tell everyone about our 10/10 experience at Rouge. Thank you Rey and the other staff! You made our day so special.

We had a wonderful evening here , great food, quiet night and had a lovely experience made especially memorable by our server Jacob. We look forward to dining here again in the future!

Had the chefs menu, and every single dish was perfect. We left the place very full and very happy. Staff was amazing and would explain each dish to us. I love that they have bees to make honey and use it in the food.

Such a great little restaurant. We had our wedding here and we couldn t have asked for anything more. The garden is gorgeous. The best part next to the food is the staff. They still remember us ever time we go in there and they re always so incredibly friendly.

What a wonderful restaurant to celebrate a special occasion or just to enjoy great food with your favourite people. We went with another couple to celebrate my Birthday. While it was a rocky start, due to the restaurant not having had chilled a special vintage Champagne for which hubs called ahead, (They ended up not having it available and no one knows who spoke to my husband), and the outside seating being closed because of sporadic showers, that was quickly forgotten with the solid service and outstanding food taking centre stage. The timing of the courses lagged a bit, but each course was tastier than the last. We had the tasting menu with the wine pairing (for 3 or us - one had a lovely Pinot from the Willamette Valley which paired nicely with the whole dinner). The pairings were well considered and certainly enhanced the experience. We all couldn t agree on which course was the most delicious, but we all agreed it was great all around. My fave memory of the evening was between the amuse bouche and first course we went wandering out into the gardens and were delighted to find Chef Paul Rogalski, one of the owners, tending to it. We had a lovely conversation and took some photos and he even surprised us by gifting me with a signed cookbook after dinner. Absolutely lovely!

This was my first time here, and I thought it was amazing! My mum and I have had this restaurant on our bucket list and we were not disappointed. The staff were very friendly and professional. The food was just wonderful. I cant wait to go back again.

The Chefs Tasting Menu was excellent!

Rouge manages to be a great dining experience for decades.

My fiancé and I came here tonight for dinner and tried the Chef s Six course Tasting Menu with Wine Pairing, what a great dining experience. Wonderful ambiance, food and the service was excellent. Will come here again and highly recommend :) I wish I could remember the name of our server but she is originally from Japan and a big shout out to her ! Thanks so much again :)

The ambience was the star of the show. Very quaint and cozy feel while still elegant and high quality. The portions were decently sized for a high class restaurant. The appetizers were not super memorable but the main course was and I cannot stop thinking about the desserts.

My fiance and me had come to celebrate our anniversary and an early Valentines day. We had the Valentines day tasting menu with wine pairings Overall it was a very average meal. Some standout dishes, some not great dishes. Fair enough when its a set menu, not everything was what we would have chosen but willing to try. Wine pairings were the same, 2/6 were great, 2/6 werent good at all. 2/6 were just ok. But also not a big deal when we just wanted to try different things. What really killed it was the service. Normally things like this wouldnt be a big deal, but for a place that bills itself as a fine dining restaurant they shouldnt be happening. Service wasnt very attentive. We had multiple wine glasses sitting empty from a few courses earlier. We were served bread and a macaron as an appetizer (delicious by the way) but the empty plate was not cleared from our table until after 3 courses and I had to place it on the edge of the table. Little things like that should not be happening. I had also emailed the restaurant a week ahead of time that we would be there to celebrate our anniversary. When we had sat down, the waitress had asked if we were there to celebrate anything else. I appreciate the effort of asking, but I had already reached out to the restaurant about this. I feel like this is something that should be noted in the reservations. Overall not bad, but not a standout place. I probably wouldnt return considering the misses with the service there were. If it was a place that billed itself as casual dining then I wouldnt be as bothered by these misses.

Amazing food, beautiful presentation, excellent service.

Meh not worth the price

Well Im really enjoy tonight nice wine

Extremely good food and service, staff is very professional.

This is my first time here since they had the renovation. The food quality and service was good. Just wish the ambiance would either modernized a bit or add some charisma to the decor. But overall it was still a good experience.

Weve gone here a few times for occasions like our wedding anniversary or New Years eve and every time the food has been fantastic.

Best restaurant in town!

Perhaps the; Best Restaurant in Calgary, fantastic menu, impeccable service. See you next year.

Great food. Excellent service.

Excellent place, outstanding presentation in all plates with great atmosphere and hospitality

Excellent food and drinks. We had the tasting menu and it was amazing.

Okay get ready for a huge review because this place... is unbelievable. I dont know enough adjectives to describe it. Price: $$$ Service: absolutely outstanding 11/10 Atmosphere: calm, relaxing, beautiful 10/10 Food: incredible, out of this world 10/10 Coming from Toronto, we are so used to eating extremely rushed and eating a lot but, here was the complete opposite. Portions were smaller than normal but so exquisite, filling, filled with amazing flavours and accents. The charcuterie board was amazing to start with. I had the Arctic Char. Now... I dont love fish. I actually rather dislike it but this... this was the most buttery, delicious, fresh tasting fish meal Ive ever had in my entire life (speaking from someone who has eaten in the European west coast, Mexico East coast and the Canadian East Coast!). My husband had the Rabbit and for a man who is scared of trying new things, he almost cried. It was unreal. Desert was fantastic. Espresso, champagne and so much more. The music playing had us so relaxed and sitting for nearly 4 hours, enjoying every bite and enjoying the atmosphere. Our waiters, the young man (sorry didnt catch his name) and Jillian were amazing, sweet, attentive and fast. We will remember this experience forever here.

The service and food wasnt over and above for a fine dining restaurant...just average. The pistachio foie gras parfait was smooth and flavorful (it was the best item we had ordered), the truffle beef agnolotti (pasta) was a bit tough/under cooked on the sides, the artic char was bland, and the smoked beef brisket was ordinary. Pricey and small portions.

Absolutely impeccable, down to the last bite. Highly recommend. Very romantic, in a lovely old victorian home.

Had our wedding here and loved it!

This review has a bit of story associated with it to show the care that the team at Rouge has for their patrons and tries their best to make things right in the case of unfortunate circumstances. Apologies for the long read but worthwhile if youre hemming and hawing about coming here and worried about the price and/or a potentially negative experience. We first tried Rouge with some friends as part of a celebration and informed multiple servers of our dietary restrictions. Unfortunately, our table was handled primarily by a new server and the dietary restrictions were not passed along to the kitchen and conflicts between these restrictions and the tasting menu were not identified when we ordered. This made the dinner horrible for one in our group who could not eat 4/6 courses in the tasting menu due to dietary restrictions and we left with an apology from their team but a bad experience overall. I left feedback for the team at Rouge and their manager reached out to us to offer us an opportunity to experience Rouge again. We opted to try Rouge again and ordered a la carte instead and had a great server taking care of our table. All I can say is wow, what a night and day difference between our first experience and second experience. I suspect our second experience is more in line with what a typical experience at Rouge is like. The staff at Rouge are professional, kind, attentive, and just overall great! Thank you so much Rey and Miyuki for making our night so great and memorable. The team strikes a perfect balance of ensuring youre taken care of without intruding on your dining experience. We ordered two appetizers, three mains, one dessert, and a few drinks. The Poached Atlantic Cod is possibly one of my favorite fish appetizers in Calgary now! It is delicious and flavourful without being over the top. I normally dislike olives but the way they did the olive tapenade was just spectacular and matches the cod/potatoes perfectly. My wife had the beet salad and it was a bit salty for her palate. The thing I discovered with the dishes at Rouge is that theyre meant to be a whole plate experience. When I tried her beet salad with some of the fried goat cheese and yuzu curd all in a single bite, it was so balanced and delicious. Our mains were delicious. We ordered the lamb, beef brisket, and arctic char. Again, the fish dish stood out as my favorite. The unique twist on a risotto with a barley grain provided a very unique and delicious risotto with a textural twist. The proteins were cooked perfectly for our needs and overall the mains were very tasty. For drinks I tried the El Rouge and it was absolutely delicious! My wife had a grapefruit lemonade made by Rey and it was out of this world tasty too. The team at Rouge is incredibly accommodating and offers great alternatives if you order something that isnt offered on their menu. The ambiance in the restaurant is great. Its fine dining without the pretentiousness that some other fine dining places have. The cozy tables nestled in the old home layout is fantastic. Thank you again for letting us experience what true dining at Rouge is meant to be and we look forward to visiting again!

tried the 6 courses menu. Modern michelin style food in a old house.

Amazing place, amazing staff, amazing food , we hosted our wedding there and it could not be more perfect ! 5 stars all day everyday !

A whimsical fairytale garden. Youd never know youre still in the heart of the city. Staff is so welcoming and mindful of guests, adults and children.

Tried the chefs tasting menu and it was absolutely phenomenal. Every bite was so interesting and delicious, the experience was so delightful. The service here is also great, everyone made us feel so comfortable and allowed us to enjoy our food in a warm, relaxing atmosphere in such a cute old house. I highly recommend this experience, the best fine dining in the city.

Food not so good.

Found a hair in my potatoes. Would not return

I was here for a group dinner and they offered their set menu with your choice of entree (salmon, chicken breast, or butternut squash risotto). The salad and the dessert (no bake vanilla cheesecake - it was light and not too sweet) were done pretty well but the salmon was only so-so. It was cooked well (slightly on the dry side) but the main critique was how bland it was. It was as if the fish was cooked first and only at the end, some salty seasoning was sprinkled on the top. This was a similar experience with vegetables and the chicken breast (the skin was nicely crisped though the breast itself was bland but with their sauce sprinkled on top). Plating and atmosphere were nice, as were the staff who were friendly and responsive.

Putting aside the fact the atmosphere was cozy and inviting, the food was amazing and the service was excellent. Rouge went above and beyond to help make my proposal to my finance perfect. Our engagement was a memorable one that we will always cherish. The staff were helpful, accommodating and did whatever they could to make sure surprise a fantastic one. Thank again for being so incredible!!!

Fine dining. Attentive white tablecloth service. Expensive selective short menu.

More than perfect welcome and service, Explanations of the dishes, ask if you have an allergy Dishes all very tasty, garden and local produce Presentation that matches the quality of the food Excellent price versus quality Place to book without fail

If you have any food allergies/intolerances, avoid this place. I booked weeks in advance, sent them allergy information for both my spouse and I asked them to let me know if they anticipated any issue. Normally, a high end restaurant with a proper chef can accommodate us. They assured us all would be ok when we got there. They messed up both of our meals. Very disappointing. The server and manager were very kind and comped our meals. But it was too little too late. My spouse will suffer for a week. I wonder if the chef even looked at our allergy info..or if they even have a proper chef. Ruined my moms birthday dinner. Brutal.

From start to finish this was such a memorable experience. Our server was super friendly and approachable and the food was out of this world. So many incredible flavors taken right out of the gardens on site. A nice tour of the garden with chef Paul , anniversary pictures taken by him as well and the deserts were so unique and delightful. Thanks Rouge for making our anniversary so perfect!

Was here for a wedding and the venue was amazing. Great outdoor space with plenty of privacy and amazing garden area. The food was amazing, not sure if its on the regular menu but the duck was really good. Will have to come back to try the food on the regular menu.

A very fine establishment. We attended a wedding in the gorgeous covered yard, and had dinner upstairs. A full 5-course meal. Will definitely return for the restaurant experience in the future. Vegetarian options: Vegetarian options are limited, but available. Dietary restrictions: They catered to our groups gluten intolerances fully and respectfully.

One of Calgarys absolute best and thats saying something with so many great restaurants that are here. Sat outside on their patio and served by Jules and the staff that were extremely knowledgable, attentive and friendly. Appetizers were incredible - the Ricotta salad was complex and wonderful in flavour and texture. The torched salmon also was excellent as was the Lamb sirloin. Great wine list at affordable prices. Perfect!

Parking: Parking is problem. We went on a Sunday, managed to get street parking.

We cannot recommend Rouge enough for your next event. We had our wedding at Rouge on August 19, 2022 and it was absolutely perfect. The staff were amazing, food was delicious, and the events manager was incredible to deal with. We moved venues last minute and we could NOT be happier with our decision to go with Rouge. 10 stars!

Food was absolutely amazing and staff were incredibly friendly. For a listing for one of the most haunted spots in Calgary however there wasnt any information about it. A little disappointment about this but came for the food this time

Attended a wedding here. Unreal quality for a large event.

We were there for a tasting menu and everything was outstanding. The grounds are beautiful, the food was amazing and the staff was beyond top notch.

Love this place!! I have been there a couple times, 1st tried their Valentines day menu and wine pairing, and second time I went to a wedding and had a delicious meal with butternut squash soup and dessert! Atmosphere + delicious food + salad fresh from their garden! Is a must place to visit in Calgary.

Well I was really excited about this restaurant given the reviews and published articles. We moved to Calgary a few months ago and it was our first date night out with a babysitter looking after the kids so I was looking forward to a very special evening with my wife. The location and setting are as described elsewhere, lovely. We opted for the the chef s tasting menu with wine pairing since this was a once in a quarter event. The amuse bouche was nice. The tomato bisque was interesting - best part of the tasting menu. The foie tarte, that I was very excited about, a) came with a caterpillar in my wife s case, and b) since she was gagging and I elected to finish hers as well as mine, was truly disappointing. You take something that should be the most exciting thing in the tasting and serve it cold and dense, covered in aspic, it could be just about anything but definitely not something stimulating. Reminded me of pumpkin pie but not in a good way. Then my flank steak came out. My wife s was good apparently, but mine was completely run through with sinews to the point that I couldn t actually chew through and swallow any piece of it. Our server took my plate away while I was still attempting to chew the last part so I had to spit it out in my napkin and ask for a new one. We brought all of this to the attention of our server, very pleasantly as we didn t want the evening to go further south, and got an I m sorry but quite shockingly nobody from the back of the house came out to talk to us until I explicitly mentioned that that might be an appropriate response under the circumstances. Someone (Dean?) did finally come out and address the issues and said that they would reach out to us by email to arrange a repeat visit as their guests to make up for this very unpleasant experience but 24 hours later we have heard nothing. I was holding off on writing this review to see if they might follow through as promised but at this point it only seems fair to warn future patrons. I hear there are some great restaurants in Calgary and look forward to trying them! *** Update *** About 30 minutes after I wrote this review the general manager of Rouge called me and then emailed me, offering to comp us our next meal should we choose to dine with Rouge again. Frankly, however, after the experience we had we don t want to take the chance on wasting another date night. *All* of my foodie friends have been shocked to hear this story, and unanimously concur that the only right move on the disastrous night we had there would have been to comp our meal at the time. In which case I probably wouldn t have felt the need to write this review. I hope management has learned something about service in the meanwhile.

I cannot rave enough about ROUGE. The food was outstanding ....the service impeccable, and sitting outside looking at the garden was a perfect setting for a perfect evening. I honestly urge anyone to dine there ...... thankyou Chef and staff for a wonderful experience ....... Im plotting to kidnap Chef and force the Braised Boar Belly recipe out of him ......good grief it was amazing !!!

We tried the tasting menu last week. The food was delicious. 10/10. After the first course, the food was slow to come. We mentioned that to our wonderful server and things moved faster at the pace we desired. Would definitely recommend from someone who lives in Toronto. Nice treat while on business in YYC. Manj

The food was fantastic!

Elegant, beautiful, and a vibrant and intimate place for dinner. This place was one of high quality food wirh true French style of everything. They pay attention to all details even how they place ether forks and knives. The food was exquisite. My wife and I had a dinner night as you can tell it was out of ordinary. Beautiful environment and a true hidden gem. They also have wedding pavilion. Thank you for this amazing French experience in our own city. For couples this is a must check out place. Thank you Rouge for this memorable experience. My favourite was the Albert s beef. Well done team. We will go there again -next time to taste more menu. Apparently menu changes by seasons. Love it.

Went here for a wedding, it was absolutely wonderful. Their food was wonderful and their service staff was spectacular. Really cool venue.

One of the best restaurants in the city, snuggled away inside an 1890 s house!

Fantastic fine dining experience.

My partner chose better than me. Her appy and main were stupendous. Mine were only fine. Nothing wring with them, but for the price you expect to be wowed. Service was impeccable, as you would expect, and a standout was the young and amicable maître d.

Went there last night and had the Seared Wild Boar Tenderloin ($47). The meal was small, cold, dry and lacked flavour. I was thoroughly disappointed and would have voiced my concern had I been asked. There are better options in Calgary....

Rouge was a standout culinary experience. We had the six-course tasters menu with the wine pairing; each dish was beautifully prepared and presented, and served up by an experienced and knowledgeable staff. The meal was well paced, the ambiance was relaxing, and the food was creative and delicious. Thank you, Rouge, for an exceptional evening.

By far one of the best meals Ive ever had. Dietary restrictions: Excellent gluten free replacements. Food : 5/5 |

Amazing dinner at Rouge. Was our first time will not be our last. The food is exceptional for flavor! I had the chicken duo and my boyfriend had the Sous Vide Beef Tender. Absolutely recommend

What a fantastic restaurant, so much character and I can only imagine just how much more it must have during the summer.

The atmosphere and service were both fantastic. We had a large group and although most enjoyed their meal there were a few viable complaints by some others. Usual type food stuff undercooked, overcooked and cold. Overall was a good experience though

Great for date nights!

Christmas event so were in a private room. Very well taken care of by the staff. Food was excellent, Christmas music in the background enabling us to hear conversation. Good time was had by all.

The food was great but the service could use some improvement. The staff were friendly but would not explain what dish they were dropping off as part of the tasting menu.

Absolutely amazing! Exceptional service from Rebecca! FOOD was amazing, perfectly prepared and presented! Wine list is extensive and recommendation for the Bison was perfect. Looking forward to going back!!

The food at rouge is unique and delicious! The service is outstanding! Our waitress Rae went above and beyond to ensure a great guest experience with every little detail. From watching her pick fresh mint in their garden for a cocktail to the last plate on the tasting menu delivered! The tasting menu with pairings is a must!

Great lunch menu!

Tried the foie gras brulee, venison, and the pheasant. All were delicious and prepared perfectly. Amazing presentation. Fantastic experience all around and I will definitely be coming back.

My boyfriend and I were gifted a $220 GC so we could experience the tasting menu, we were super excited for this experience. I have worked in the restaurant industry for 8 years and fine dining for 5. I understand the pricing of a tasting menu, as well as the quality over quantity. We were a little disappointed by the tasting menu, I didnt understand where the quality matched the price of a $110. A couple pieces of cured salmon, a bite of tofu with 3oz of potato soup, liver pate with crackers, 3 small beef slices, goat cheese and crackers, finished with dessert. We both left hungry. We were unsure who our actual server was during our experience but overall, we did enjoy the ambience of the patio it was exactly what we hoped for. What really left us with bad experience was when we tried paying for our bill. We put our GC and CC on top of the bill fold on the edge of the able and waited for somebody to process it. We watched the table beside us be processed and leave, 15 minutes later the male manager came by and grabbed our GC, he said he would be right back and went inside. We watched him come back outside and walk past our table 3 times to process other tables bills with a machine. Finally, another 10 minutes later he walked over and insincerely apologized for the wait. We were extremely disappointed by this. There were 2 servers and 2 managers serving us all night, walking around and nobody stopped to help us. We always tip %20, but this quickly dropped, we even noticed the sour look on the gentlemens faces when he noticed the low tip afterwards.

Simply wonderful...from the atmosphere to the service to the food, nothing disappointed in the slightest! We had the tasting menu paired with wine, every selection was the perfect accompaniment for the delicious and beautiful dishes we enjoyed. Perfect choice for that special dinner

I cannot stress what a wonderful little gem this place is. We were there on the weekend celebrating our 5 year anniversary and went with the Chefs 6 course meal. Absolutely amazing. The staff were excellent and attentive. Highly recommend this restaurant!

Hands down the best meal I have ever ate. The wild boar belly has ruined my life.... colours no longer exist and everything is grey and tasteless in comparison. I will be back for more as often as possible.

Booked a special birthday dinner a couple of weeks in advance. Had the chefs tasting menu. Fun unique and delicious dishes along with a shared wine paring (server recommendation). Service was exceptional. Wasnt until we were leaving did we realize we had been their only customers that evening. They kept the restaurant open just for the 4 of us.

Sooo good! We had the 6 course dinner with wine pairing. It was exquisite. Sat on the beautiful patio and toured their kitchens garden. Plating was beautiful, food was rave worthy, wine pairings were perfect and the service was excellent. Worth every dollar.

Amazing service which is only over shadowed by the perfect food!

I didn t get a chance to try the food, but my family and I went for a tour of the property as a possible venue for our wedding. It was beautiful and the garden was looking wonderful with fresh produce the owner said he uses in the food! Recommend anyone to come here for fine food and great service!

Its really tasty, but its hard to feel like its good value. Maybe Im just a poor boy from the north, but its too pretentious for me. If you like the pomp of fine dining, maybe you would like it more, but its not really for me.

I had my wedding at Rouge at the beginning of September 2021. We were on our third wedding re-plan due to covid and were starting from scratch about 2 months out from the wedding date. Rey and the team at Rouge were exceptional to work with. Rey is organized, experienced, and made the whole process as easy as I could have imagined. She helped ease a lot of our stress and made me feel confident that we would finally have a beautiful wedding. On the day of our wedding, Rey and the team were EXCELLENT. Food was amazing, venue was beautiful, staff was professional and helpful and ensured my husband and I were taken care of throughout the day. Everything ran so smoothly and the whole day was completely stress free. I cannot say thank you enough to the whole Rouge team. Would definitely recommend this venue for weddings and other events as well as just for a lovely dinner!

Amazing food

Unbelievable six course dinner. Highly recommend to anyone who loves high quality food. Each course was well thought out and played beautifully!

Food was very tasty. Unfortunately a wedding and missing staff made the evening not as smooth as I would have liked. In their defense, the staff were highly apologetic and bent over backwards to try and run things smoothly.

Exquisite fine dining coupled with a very rustic, antique vibe to it

Wonderful evening at Rouge! Superb delectable food & great attentive service. Lamb was amazing. 3 appies all superb. My boys had duck which they ranted about. Topped off with their homemade caramels rather than store bought mints, etc!

Only at the height of human hubris, delusion and very specifically disorganized self deception could one consider this place graceful, tasteful or quality. It s not a restaurant: it s an old, repurposed shack. They don t serve gourmet cuisine - it s ill proportioned cat food foisted upon over-large and cheap dishware, offered up violent and unironic, one miserable course after another. For a French restaurant, the only half decent wine they serve is Italian. As a bad restaurant, they manage to pair tasteless, boorish food with an equally disaffected wait staff. From the bottom of my heart, I condemn this place to hell. Everyone who visits this nightmare is worse for doing so.

Great atmosphere n service n food. Could expand wine menu.

Excellent service and wonderful meals. Attended an event hosted at this venue. Adequately sized room for 15 people. There is a screen for projector.

Visited long ago and this feedback is overdue (I recall because I emailed the owner to thank them). The service is amazing and the food phenomenal.

We arrived on time for our reservation, the staff were welcoming, and we had this great table in the solarium. The art on the walls is modern in contrast to the heritage house, Wich gave it a clean and warm vibe. The entire place smelt of cooking in a good way, and the food did not disappoint. I had the Lamb, and my friend had the smoked duck. Both dishes were mouthwatering good and we paired that with a red wine recommended by our server. Food was on time and hot, wine was perfect. We then were given a tour of the wine cellar and were told about the building. In all this was a great dining experience and I would recommend it to friends. Its perfect for a romantic dinner, or an important celebration. This will not be my last visit to Rouge, see you there!

Awesome food, absolutely amazing staff. Alk in all 10 out of 10 Brenda Mork

Excellent food and good service.

Delicious tasting menu with wine pairing and excellent service!