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    Bistro Avera

    4.8 (17 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Duck breast
    Vivian K.

    bravo! A 5 star restaurant in town - great food quality, service, and ambience. The dishes were flavorful and exquisitely presented. We ordered 3 appetizers (grilled octopus, beef tartar, and meatballs) and 2 entrees (duck breast, pasta with crab meat). The dishes are mostly Italian, some are French, some fusion with Asian cuisine ( a prior menu had chicken katsu and pork with honey glaze/ Asian style sauce). The waiter told us that the chef is Italian and had training in French cuisine, and the menu changes frequently based on available ingredients. All dishes were cooked and prepared to perfection! Love this restaurant (opened last year - July 2024), which is at par with our other favorite local restaurant called Carmelo ( just a few blocks away).

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    Kelsey H.

    Upscale, beautiful eats in downtown Lewiston: Highlights included tender beef tartare, tagliatelle, fluffy gnocchi with pancetta, and a "crab beignet" dish that tasted like a crab cake and a hush puppy had a baby (in the best way possible). The cocktails were equally standout--especially the Paper Plane and a perfectly balanced Old Fashioned. Elegant without being stuffy, and every dish felt thoughtful and elevated. Highly recommend - maybe the best restaurant in Lewiston

    Focaccia w/mozzarella and tomatoes

    Another evening of dining at Bistro Avera. Appetizers, my all time favorite is octopus but rarely see it on a menu. Grilled perfectly. Didn't taste the focaccia but review was good. Gnocchi Bolognese and Seafood Fettuccine dinner choices. Seafood and pasta were dissatisfying and overcooked. Toffee pudding dessert a win. Service always appreciated. Casual small bistro.

    Crab pasta
    Kelly B.

    I had no idea this restaurant existed until discovering it on yelp, because it's otherwise very unassuming from the outside. However the ambiance was fantastic - both intimate and cool. Our server gave lots of great tips and was friendly and took great care of us. The menu had lots of interesting options and apparently rotates frequently, so I already can't to return. Two of us shared the focaccia, beef tartare, the charred romaine (probably my least favorite but still good), and a crab pasta. We initially planned to skip dessert, but were so glad we didn't and devoured the toffee cake which was reminiscent of one of our favorite restaurants in Chicago. Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed our dinner and already can't wait to return to try more great dishes!

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    The Wine Bar

    The Wine Bar

    2.8
    (4 reviews)
    37.0 mi

    My party of four visited during Taste of Oakville, and in hindsight, the evening foreshadowed…read moreitself early -- the restaurant's website was down with a 404 error, and we kept finding two different addresses (one apparently their old location). We eventually found it. Upon arrival, the door swung open and struck a seated guest -- a sign of just how small the space is. The restaurant was full except for one four-top (clearly ours), and we stood awkwardly in the entrance -- which is essentially inside the dining room -- waiting to be acknowledged. When greeted, we were asked if we had a reservation. We said yes. "Table for eight?" we were asked, which felt impossible given the size of the room. We clarified four, and were pointed to the only open table. No name was requested; we realistically could have just walked in and taken it. The space is starkly lit with aggressive bright white lighting that feels more clinical than cozy. The artwork is interesting and gives a gallery-like feel -- it seems the restaurant is aiming for a downtown Toronto wine bar aesthetic, but it doesn't quite land. Our table was missing water glasses, and the stemware was mismatched -- not in an intentional, charming way, but more in a "we ran out" way. Once seated, we weren't acknowledged or offered water for nearly 20 minutes. Not rushing guests is one thing; leaving them feeling forgotten is another. When our server finally arrived, the service set the tone for the evening. One glass of water was poured before he realized another was missing. He disappeared, returned with a glass, inspected it mid-pour, then walked away again (dirty glass). After several more trips and long gaps, everyone eventually received water -- about 15 minutes later. He was polite and friendly, just clearly untrained. He shared that the owner is also the sommelier, cook, and server, and that he liked working there because he wasn't expected to know much about wine -- an interesting admission for a wine bar. The owner greeted us warmly but asked only one guest about wine preferences -- ironically the only non-wine drinker at the table. The concept appeared to be sommelier-led, though this was never explained. If that is the intention, engaging the entire table is essential. That said, the wines themselves were enjoyable; the service surrounding them was not. The Taste of Oakville menu promised three curated 3-oz pours paired with a charcuterie board for two. The pours arrived unevenly and slowly, with little explanation of the pairings. The charcuterie boards were plain and inconsistent between tables despite containing similar items -- basic fruit, crostini, simple cured meats, small portions of brie, and two slices of truffle cheese. No crackers, spreads, or thoughtful touches elevated the experience, and presentation varied noticeably. Our second wine pour didn't arrive until our mains, and service moved so slowly we requested a wine list to order a bottle. We were told there is no wine list -- "we're not that kind of restaurant." Instead, all reds are $80 and all whites $70, and the owner selects the bottle for you after asking only red or white. The concept might work if explained upfront; without context, it was confusing. At one point, noticing my empty glass, our server poured me a random red -- which turned out to be the same wine as our first pour -- and then left without serving anyone else. We had to remind staff we were still waiting for our second curated pour. Nothing about the experience felt curated. The most surprising moment of the night came when our mains arrived. As we lifted our appetizer plates -- still holding olive pits, fruit rinds, and crumbs -- the servers told us not to worry about clearing them and proceeded to place our main dishes directly on top of the used plates. I'm still shocked. I wouldn't do that at home, let alone expect it at a Lakeshore, or quite frankly, any restaurant. Two of us ordered the tagliatelle, which was tasty but contained only two small pieces of short rib -- and was difficult to enjoy while staring at discarded rinds beneath the plate. The other two ordered brisket sliders: two sliders, no sides. They tasted good but left diners hungry. One guest joked they kept thinking the fruit rinds were fries -- unfortunately accurate. We tried to make the best of the evening, but it never delivered the cozy wine-and-charcuterie experience we had anticipated -- dim lighting, thoughtful pairings, something special. After finishing our meal, we requested our bills and reminded staff we were still waiting for the third curated pour. We were told "five minutes." Those five minutes never came. Eventually, wanting simply to leave, we paid a single combined bill and sorted it out ourselves. Dinner for four totaled $460. This was not the boutique Lakeshore dining experience we expected, and ultimately, it was deeply disappointing.

    As an Oenophile, I was excited to check out The Wine Bar in my neighbourhood. The door was open, In…read morewalked in at 4:55 to be "Greeted" by the Owner, "We don't open till 5 o'clock".......Attitude from the get go. I looked at the menu, interesting but very pricey for the offering. I looked at a row of wine bottle partially open and simply corked, no nitrogen or air extraction.....no telling how long the wine had been "Breathing"....Days? I am puzzled by the discrepancy 5 Star vs 1 Star reviews. I have no confidence in the 5 star reviews....Friends?...Self reviewed? No serious wine enthusiast would visit this establishment...bad attitude, poor value, insufficient wine care and presentation.

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    Colaneri Estate Winery

    Colaneri Estate Winery

    4.3
    (77 reviews)
    4.9 mi
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    Came here for lunch with my wife and my in-laws and overall had a nice experience with a few…read moredisappointing aspects. There was plenty of parking right in front, and the views of the building and vineyard were absolutely beautiful. We were greeted warmly by the hostess when we arrived, and when we requested a table in the shade, she gladly accommodated us. The service throughout lunch was excellent. My wife has a tree nut allergy, and our waitress made sure to inform the kitchen so my wife could safely enjoy her meal without worry, which we really appreciated. We ordered two pizzas and two charcuterie boards. Unfortunately, the charcuterie boards were very overpriced for what was included: each board only had 8 thin slices of salami, 8 thin slices of capicola, a small bowl of olives, and a few small pieces of cheese. Two boards came to roughly $70 before tax, which definitely did not feel worth the price. The prosciutto and arugula pizza was also VERY dry, and surprisingly they didn't even have balsamic glaze or balsamic vinegar available for it. Another waitress brought over some olive oil, but then charged us $3 for it, which honestly didn't sit right considering we explained how dry the pizza was. The location, atmosphere, and service were wonderful, but the food quality and pricing left a lot to be desired. We usually just come here for wine, but we won't be returning.

    We went to Colanieri Estate Winery today…read more They are located in the Niagara winery region off of Concession 6 They were not far away from the Outlets which is where we travelled from prior to going to the winery today We have been there before to purchase wine and take in the beauty of the winery The first look of this spot and you feel you are in Tuscany It is so beautiful The staff are super friendly Inside the store they are very helpful We ended up buying a bottle of their white Stellucha wine and a bottle of their white Sangria We have had the Stellucha wine and it's a very nice taste Not overly sweet and nicely balanced We definitely will come back here again to purchase wine and will need to try their food from their outdoor palazzo

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