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Food: 9.6/10
Drink: 9.5/10
Service: 10/10
Value: 9.5/10
Hygiene: 10/10
Aesthetics: 10/10
From start to finish, this place was a delight.
We started off with the vieux carré and the signature l'hexagone.
The vieux carré is traditional dry cocktail with a smooth finish. The rich flavour of the herbs from the Benedictine and the bitters are what truly stand out. They made sure to leave a large block of ice rather than small cubes to prevent rapid dilution.
The l'hexagone was a very light and refreshing cocktail, the chartreuse serves to really emphasize the pineapple without leaving a heavy dose of sugar on the palate.
We settled on the 4 course meal, and I had the drink pairing to match with it.
When they brought out the bread, it looked like a flaky pastry with the egg wash, but upon cracking into it, it was quite
My first course was the beef tartare paired with the béarnaise cocktail. The wasabi peas in the beef tartare added a hint of the wasabi flavour, while giving the dish the crispy texture.
The foie gras terrine was coated with a crunchy layer of hazelnuts (not 100% sure) that just balanced out the butteriness of the foie gras without compromising any of the richness.
The charred octopus itself was cooked to perfection, not overly chewy from undercooking, yet not crumbly from overcooking. The emulsions added the right amount of flavours to fit right with the texture.
The agnolotti and the pork belly were both amazing from the tastes I got of them.
The duck was amazing, texture and tenderness were perfect. The sauce really sealed the deal for me. Pairing was excellent and really enhanced the flavour.
Of course no meal would be complete without dessert, and we ended up getting the piñata. The idea is really cool, breaking a chocolate piñata over the rest of the dessert. I think the flavours truly made it though. I'm not usually a fan of banana desserts, but I was amazed with how well it turned out.
The portions were decent and I left comfortably full. The cost was also very reasonable. That being said, if you're looking to stuff yourself, you shouldn't bother.
The design and decor of this restaurant is so beautiful, definitely going for a Swedish minimalist. Everything was like art. From the floors to the water containers. It was not over the top, just enough to bring a feel of 'hygge'.
The service here was very attentive and courteous. They have a coat check out front. The staff always kept my table clean and my water full. Gio, our waiter, made sure to check up on our table at least 30 times. It was not intrusive and he even adjusted the pace of our meal so that we would be able to enjoy our conversation.
A great restaurant (easily my favorite in Oakville). Would definitely recommend this place without hesitation.
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