We had a travelzoo voucher for dinner. Before we went, I checked the menu on line. Menu looks interesting. I only realized when we sat down that with the voucher we can only choose from the prix fix list. I live nearby, I know that Braised is often empty. I think selling group-buy voucher is a good way to introduce a new restaurant. But once you have the customers into the door, you got to showcase your menu, not just feed them boring chicken and hope they will be impressed enough to come back for the lamb shank.
However, the lowly 3 stars is not for bad strategy but for the quality of the meal. We picked out quite a few bruised leaves from our salad. The dressing was mediocre. Pasta was overcooked. Short rib pasta was not too bad. Vegetarian penne was overly spicy, other than the chilli taste, not much other flavour profiles. I make better and more interesting pasta at home.
Cream brulee was good, chocolate mouse was not.
Service was very warm and professional.
We won't come back. And one advice for diners. Enoteca Ascari further east on Queen St. has much better pasta which won't be easily replicated at home.