I love the Cappuccino de Truffe! I’ve never tasted mushroom soup so good – mmmmmmmm! And the veal was so tender – fantastic. I cannot wait to go back. The service was also amazing. Our waiter knew about all the dishes and was able to explain them to us. The sommelier also contributed to the fantastic service. We were on a food high! We cannot wait to go back!

Beautiful job on the renovations and impeccable service, but I just wasn’t wowed by their food. Maybe they were having an off night, who knows. I went here for a friend’s birthday party with six others. Our server was friendly and attentive and didn’t push us at all to order wine. There were a lot of non-drinkers that night – Asian allergy and all. I ordered the chicken a la nage which was roasted perfectly, but far too salty! The salty chicken was then complimented by the salty cured ham of the cabbage. Too much for me. I also ordered the creamed lobster soup (not bisque!) which was heavy on the cream and light on the lobster. I was disappointed with my food considering the steep prices they charge. Perhaps I’ll give Auberge another try when I’m next in Toronto. I’ve heard such great reviews from others, but didn’t share a similar experience.

Amazing menu, service and place

Our weekend summerlicious experience was very good. Auberge opened its doors on Sunday for this event to accomodate the numbers of people vying for a table. The restaurant is not normally open on Sundays, which may explain why the place was not as busy at 6:30 p.m. as expected.
We were taken to the patio, no questions asked whether we would prefer indoors or outdoors, which is too bad because it felt like pea soup outside with the humidity and heat.
We started with a summerliscious cocktail – I had the blueberry and hubby had the citrus, gingerale and requested a splash of vodka. The blueberry had intense blueberry flavour, enhanced by the delicious sparkling wine. What a wonderful way to start our meal.
Next, the bread – a plain white baguette in slices, still warm from the oven and a beautiful raisin-type bread, also warm, with an asparagus dip instead of butter. I always say that the mark of a truly great restaurant starts with the bread, and Auberge satisfied on all levels. No boring butter and bread for us!
Along with the bread, an amuse bouche of caramelized onions, raisin (?) in a tiny tart shell. Beatiful, crisp tart shell, warm, caramelized onions…what is not to like? It was a flavour explosion in one bite.
Next the starters: I opted for the salad, a fairly straightforward mixed leaf salad, with a light dressing, topped with what appeared to be radish and leek slivers – very good, but not standing out from any other salad IMHO.
Hubby opted for the soup, a potage of spiced summer fruits and herb-poached shellfish. I could not see any shellfish and assume it was pureed into the soup?? This is a cold soup, which was lovely on such a warm day. I did not try any, but hubby liked his well enough.
The Mains: volaille au vin for moi, and I was very happy with this dish. Three medium-small pieces of juicy chicken, skins intact, with pearl onions, smoked bacon and pommes puree – all ingredients harmonizing into a spectacular chicken dish.
Hubby went for the poached tuna, which came almost rare. No comments from hubby, except it was good.
The desserts: we had mixed reviews; I opted for the Laurel Panna Cotta, a tart strawberry & rhubarb compote offset by the silky white panna cotta. It was superb!
Hubby’s tarte aux pommes was a little tough – surprising given the outside crust looked so light and flaky, but was actually very difficult to cut with just a fork. Flavours were good, but texture was a little (surprisingly) heavy.
Overall good, friendly service and pacing of food was adequate (if not a little fast).

Great food. Definitely would go there again.