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| - Food 4.5/5
Service 5/5
Decor 3/5
We were looking for a restaurant that offered ceviche, so we decided to visit Aviv during Summerlicious. Located near Dupont Station, the restaurant isn't too seemly in appearance, but the employees/owners are so kind. Since it was Monday evening, there was only one other table at the restaurant, so they were prompt and attentive throughout our meal.
From the $28 fixed dinner menu, I ordered
1 | Cape Cove Mussels
White wine, shallots, garlic, tomato, fresh herbs, chirizo sausage, house-made cornbread
2 | Roast Brome Lake Duck Breast
Rubbed in ground fennel with a fresh mango, turmeric, sumac & lime sauce, served with sweet potato mash, sautéed garlic kale & asparagus
3 | Lemon Pound Cake
I loved my meal. Everything tasted fantastic, and I was quite satisfied at the end.
My boyfriend got
1 | Thai Tilapia Ceviche
Fresh ginger, chilli pepper, lime, grapefruit, avocado, coconut milk, tamarind, cashews & crispy shallots
2 | Pan Seared Ontario Rainbow Trout
Cherry tomato puttanesca sauce with anchovies, capers, black olives, sun-dried tomato, orange & fresh basil, served with soft creamy polenta, sautéed green beans & roasted peppers
3 | Roasted Banana & Creamy Caramel Rice Pudding
The ceviche's flavours had a strong Asian influence, and I would love to be able to recreate that at home. The trout was great as well. The rice pudding wasn't our favourite, mostly due to the unique texture of crunchy rice with mushy pudding.
I like that they had a bit more selection to their Summerlicious menu compared to other restaurants, with five different appetizer and entree selections. The only thing I would complain about is that they served dessert before we were even done our entrees, causing me to feel a bit rushed. Overall, I am happy with my experience at Aviv.
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