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| - There is a reason why Auberge is constantly ranked as one of the top restaurants in Toronto. I came here last night to celebrate a big milestone - a great family friend's 87th birthday. It could not have been a better night.
We were led to one of my favorite areas in the restaurant; the small-ish nook with the fireplace. We had a corner table, perfectly private for the special occasion. My mom noticed, for a Tuesday night, how busy the place was. This speaks to, again, just how great the restaurant is.
Appetizers for the table included Hamachi, Salad, and I had the Mussel soup which was creamy (but not heavy) and it had little chunks of potato which was a nice surprise. For mains, I had the Canard which were delicious morsels of tender duck breast meat. Each meat had a sliver of fried skin which just completed each bite. My bf had the Lamb Shank and the only thing left on his plate was that long lamb bone. And finally, my dad had the Tuna which was one of the best pieces of fish he ever had. I could see how purple the Tuna flesh was which meant it was fresh as can be.
And for dessert, if you haven't tried the Lemon Souffle, you have been missing out!!!! Oh man, it was so good. No matter how full you are, you have to try this soft, warm, delicate piece of cake which comes with a warm, Lemon-drizzle poured delicately into the dessert.
Service, as always, was impeccable. Smiles, charm, and just what Auberge is all about.
For a special occasion, you can never go wrong here. Everything is absolutely perfect. Also, if you can get seats by the fireplace area, I would highly recommend it.
FYI! Remember to park underground as your ticket can be validated at the front desk. Also, bathrooms are downstairs, but for those who cannot make the trek through all those stairs, there is one bathroom located on the main level.
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