Aubaine, 31 Dover Street, London W1S 4ND
13/11/2012
She said: I had noticed this new
addition to Mayfair and having never been to the Aubaine chain which had caught
my eye in other parts of town (Chelsea, West End) I thought it was time to give
it a go. I was not disappointed. This is a classy joint with a sophisticated
yet laid back French café feel with food to match. The service was attentive
and in fact when they seated he and I separately at separate tables (not having
realised we were one party having arrived at different times) they took our
deserts off the bill!
I opted for main and desert this time
with my main being a goats cheese tart which was the right balance of all
things, followed by a ‘Dulce’ tart which I had chosen from a plate of amazing
looking options presented by the waiter at my table. I really enjoyed the whole
dining experience and would recommend Aubaine equally for a romantic meal,
business deal or ladies lunch. The total bill came to £53 for two courses plus
coffee. About what you would expect to pay for the location.
He said: I always thought of Aubaine as
a small-plate type of place, so I really had no expectations about this one.
And Aubaine’s frontage takes-up a tiny patch of Dover Street, so I certainly
wasn’t prepared for the surprisingly large and comfortable dining room at the
back. Maybe this is why I like this restaurant so much – it was all so
unexpected. The food was French-bistro-meets-Ottolenghi: fresh, simple, light
and tasty. Service was swift and attentive. The pricing was spot-on. If it was
a car this restaurant would be a Volvo: top quality and not time wasted on
flash. In aspirational Mayfair there’s really not much like Aubaine. This is a
great place for a laid-back meeting,
business or otherwise. I’m looking forward to going again.
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