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Rouge
- Hours:
Mon-Fri 11:30 am - 2 pm
Mon-Sat 5 pm - 11 pm
- Attire:
- Casual
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$$$
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Has TV:
- No
14 reviews for Rouge
Review Highlights
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"Pear and Foie gras mouse." In 3 reviews -
"...highly suggest doing the tasting menu as it provides a..." In 4 reviews -
"The main courses were equally as tantalizing." In 2 reviews
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14 reviews in English
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Review from Carol C.
Calgary, AB
8/9/2011
My favorite restaurant in Calgary, and maybe in the world.
The service is always excellent. Menu adventurous. I fell in love with this restaurant when I tried their lobster cappuccino at a wine and food tasting years ago. I have been back for many different occasions.
You can taste the fresh ingredients and the sophistication of this world ranked restaurant.
Only if I could afford to go there all the time ... :) -
Review from Jarett L.
Calgary, AB
3/2/2012
Recently took my family here for my mom's birthday. I'm pretty sure it was my parents first true French Dining experience and it was all of our first time at this restaurant. The restaurant itself is located in an old school looking house, interior decor is nothing out of the ordinary, looks like any other restaurant housed inside a house.
The service was nothing short exceptional! Started off with a dozen oysters and the Seared Foie Gras, Pork Tourtière, Boozy Cherries. The cherries were super sour and over powered the taste of the foie gras which was kind of disappointing and the only disappointing part of our meal.
My dad had the Duo of Char-grilled Alberta Lamb Chops and Moroccan Style Sausage, Garden Mint Couscous, brother's gf has the Duet of Pork Tenderloin and Crispy Smoked Ham Hock, Rhubarb Sauce, Brown Rice "Risotto" and may I say the risotto was DELICIOUS, my mom and i shared the AAA Alberta Beef Chateaubriand (For Two), Bone Marrow and Foie Gras Spring Roll, Potato Rösti, the beef was super tender, the spring roll was very tasty! Never had bone marrow and foie gras combined together. Brother had the Smoked High Country Bison Striploin Medallions, Raisin Bread Panade, Madeira Cream, everyone seemed to enjoy their meals thoroughly.
I will definitely be back but not on an often basis, as I wouldl go broke faster then Greece. -
Review from jon h.
7/18/2011
4.5 stars
Went for a date night Sat July 16th during stampede. Everyone was seated on the patio, since it was nice outside.
Wow, amazing service and FOOD!
The main courses were perfect... We had tuna, and the peking duck.
From start to finish, had a great meal. Highly recomended.
In the same class as Teatro, Capo, Catch, etc...
Next time would try the 6 course tasting menu (when I am not paying...) -
Review from Alexandra S.
North Vancouver, BC
1/1/2011
Relived honeymoon in France with family at the Rouge in Calgary recently!
It's so rare that our whole family is in the same city at the same time, but this restaurant made it a memorable experience. We called the day before to book a reso and they were very accommodating although I wouldn't risk this again.
The wine list is a true trip through the great wine producing regions of France: St. Emillon, Pomerol, Bordeaux etc. We had one of the Châteauneuf-du-Papes.
My sis and I started off with one of their crazy big German beers....yum.
I loved my Bison "Tortiere" with Boozy Garden Pin Cherries appetizer, but the table ordered one of each from Octopus to Foie Gras. The main courses were equally as tantalizing...Arctic Char with Pressed Sushi Rice, I usually order fish when we go out...a popular dish at the table was the Beef Chateaubriand with a pomme puree bone marrow and Foie Gras fondue served in the bone marrow...at least you know what you're getting when it arrives!
Our waiter was friendly and very informative about : wine, food, the restaurant, folk lore about restaurants...refreshing.
A must do when in Calgary, if you can get in, as it was voted #60 best restaurant in the world...tastebud flashback to France! -
Review from Mike R.
4/13/2011
My Wife and I recently went to Rouge for a date night, we've wanted to try Rouge for some time and decided that this was a good time to try. We arrived for our 6:30 and were warmly greeted by the hostess and our coats were taken to coat check at no charge. Once shown to our table our waiter arrived within seconds to provide us with Ice or Sparkling water.
For dinner we decided on the Chef's 6 course menu, the entire experience was amazing. The food arrived at the perfect rate we didn't feel rushed at all but we also weren't waiting a long time between courses.
If you goto Rouge I would highly suggest doing the tasting menu as it provides a great experience of their food. -
Review from Brad M.
2/19/2011
The food is good here. It's pricey, but it offers variety and a selection you won't find elsewhere. The server was accommodating as my date got sick near the end of the night (not because of the food...maybe because of me haha...but not because of the food).
It's rare I have an enjoyable experience dining in Calgary. Tha -
Review from Angelo T.
11/25/2010
What an amazing dinner experience. Our waiter was very accommodating and very professional. It takes skill in being able to describe every ingredient in a dish and every method of cooking preparation as if the customers were being served ambrosia from the gods of Olympus. But this is by no means cheap sell, the dishes served at Rouge were amazing. My favorites were:
-Pear and Foie gras mouse
-Bison Carpaccio
-Elk medallions
The dishes were delicious and you really got a sense that each ingredient was fresh and organic in the way it was all prepared and presented. They also made great wine suggestions.
I was a bit disappointed that other people in my table didn't want to try the tasting menu, but I will certainly be back for that. -
Review from Scott B.
Vancouver, BC
1/9/2009
Best dinner I've had in Calgary. The house is apparently haunted and has been around some time as a restaurant. Food was amazing, fresh, full of local ingredients and well presented. Friends even had a vegetarian meal prepared on-the-fly, off menu that was to die for.
Service is great too! -
Review from Victor P.
10/11/2010 ROTD 10/5/2011
My wife and I tried Rouge for our anniversary two summers ago. Feeling adventurous, we had the tasting menu, and all I can say is...wow! Too many courses to remember, it's lost in a blur of wine pairings, foie gras, truffles, and other delightful things. Two minor gripes were street noise (we dined on the patio) and - ack! - mosquitoes. After dinner, chef/owner Paul Rogalski gave a tour of his herb garden and greenhouse. A bit on the spendy side, but like all really good things, worth the splurge.
Listed in: Dining Out
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Review from Cat S.
Calgary, AB
4/12/2011
I went to Rouge for a private function. The restaurant is an old Victorian house, they have a garden outback which I would like to check out sometime in the summer. I thought this place was really cool, kind of a different feel, great atmosphere. The staff were great, and very professional. The food, for the most part, was amazing. They served a beet salad, and I hate beets but everyone else seemed to enjoy it. Because it was a private function, most of the menu was set. We did however have a choice for the main course. I had the catfish. So good! And of course beautifully presented. The creme brulee I had for desert was also delicious! I would definitely recommend this place to anyone who likes high quality food and dining experience. It is pricey however, but that is to be expected. Worth it for a special occasion for sure.
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Review from Starsia E.
Calgary, AB
4/10/2011
This is a great place to go for a nice dinner with anyone who appreciates fine food and professional service. The couple of times that I have been everyone I was with loved their meals. I personally thought it was high quality with room to get better but I'm a serious foodie. The atmosphere is very calming and quiet. Anyone who is sensitive to very rich food should beware because this food certainly fits that bill. They have a pretty decent wine list for those who enjoy wine with their meals.
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Review from Daryl D.
Calgary, AB
3/15/2011
I know this restaurant is one of the great landmarks of Inglewood, and I can really see why. Like many businesses in older parts of Calgary, it was converted from an old Victorian home.
Rob & I have had the pleasure of discussing the possibility of a wedding rehearsal dinner with them, though it is very pricey.
We found even when we politely declined due to the prices, the head chef we spoke with was still very friendly with us. I know they produce gourmet food here.
On one occasion last summer I was going door-to-door with my Avon samples in Inglewood, and it was a hot day so I finished early. I thought I'd take a chance and ask at Rouge if they'd let me leave the samples at the front desk, but he did better than that: He encouraged me to walk through to the gardens out back and personally give them to a lady at a table. I thought, "wow that's great customer service even when I'm not ordering a meal".
The food is top-notch, the people are awesome and the location is trendy :) -
Review from Mickie Z.
4/1/2011
Flew in from San Francisco to attend my cousin's outdoor garden wedding here. Such a charming place and the food was delicious. Lots of wine and bubbly. :-) Had a wonderful, memorable time with family. The garden area made for some great wedding pictures, too. Quite an amazing experience.
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Review from David T.
Calgary, AB
9/1/2010
Outstanding. Have been there many times & it has always been stellar! My favorite in Calgary... And there are some v good spots here. Menu has some wonderful subtle blends of flavors. Very nice private rooms for groups -which we have booked a few times. Oh dear, this is starting to sound like I have a vested interest but I have none... apart from seeing great restaurants succeed.
