My rating for Woodlot is 3.5/5. It had been on the top of my list of restaurants to try for a really long time, and I inevitably had high expectations for the food.
We started with their infamous Caramelized Onion Soup. It's flavour profile was incredibly acidic. There was a noticeable addition of some sort of vinegar to the soup, and it totally killed the mellow richness of the sweet onions. Disappointing.
The Ember Grilled Hen-o'-the-Wood Mushroom appetizer faired better. It had a lovely variety of textures, and was seasoned to let each component shine. It has been a staple on the menu for sometime now, and I can understand why.
The Hokkaido Squash and Amaretti stuffed Red Fife Ravioli was my main. Holy this dish was sweet (not in a good way). It read more like dessert than an entree. The Amaretti was the predominant flavour of the entire dish and completely masked the squash. Not my favourite.
My friend had the Egg Pappardelle with Braised Duck and Porcini and it was DELICIOUS! I wish I had ordered the same. The pasta was perfectly al dente, and the Duck Ragu was homey and comforting. Loved it.
Overall, the dishes were a bit hit and miss for us. I would definitely give it another shot to explore other dishes, or come back when their menu has rotated.