It seems as though they are in trouble and the seams are starting to show. Outdoor dining was beautiful but the flies were horrible. Our waiter hovered over us while we worked out splitting the bill, rather rude. The food was average, it did not WOW us. We went here two nights in a rowZ.
Bothe nights food and service was great. Loved this place and will go back some day. Nothing quite worked for us at Aventine. We were told only after we were seated that pizzas were not available that night. We ordered drinks and an appetizer, the arancini, which unfortunately arrived well before our drinks. The arancini was dry and we had to eat them accompanied only with water.
The entrees were just so so--the wild boar dish had very little meat and the tube pasta dish had a watery sauce. The service was also hit or miss.
We are not returning. It was really nice our first time. This time we were seated upstairs which was very warm with no ambience. Delicious food, beautiful outdoor seating. Service was slow but we really didn't mind as the atmosphere was lovely.
Tofu menu item was boring and lacked any flavor. It was a huge disappointment. Texture of Tofuu was like rubber. Hostess came around after the meal to check on us. We told her the same thing. Perhaps they will make a menu adjustment with feedback. Several kids were loud and playin under tables.
Parents were actually taking photos of kids playing in a 'high end' restaurant. Go figure! Distracting to our party of four. Staff serving our table was excellent and professional. Even recognized our anniversary with a nice simple desert. Oso will be the better choice next time for a dining that we were trying to achieve.
This was our second venture to Aventine and it was a little disappointing. The evening started well with the door-staff and our table was well-situated for a very hot evening.
Cocktails were tasty and delivered fairly quickly. My problem was with somewhat mediocre food. While the first courses were good entries weren't great. I had the tube pasta and it was disappointing as was my neighbors lasagna. Our waiter seemed quite distracted - which made sense later in the evening, but when we started there were only two tables in the dining room, so that was surprising.
We enjoyed our previous visit so much that we will try again as it is a lovely venue - lively and interesting. Our only wish is that the chef puts a couple of genuine vegetarian dishes on the menu. Not A great ambience. They did not have a table ready when we arrive. We sat near the entrance and ordered a bottle of wine which then was out of stock. We then order a second bottle and that took a long time for them to fined. Sweet hostess but that's about it. My wife an I went to Aventine on a Wednesday evening.
Have to admit the appearance of the complex when pulling in was a little concerning, not quite sure what we were getting in to. But, in the end, couldn't have asked for a better evening. The menu wasn't huge, but everything sounded great. Finished with their salted caramel mousse. Bottom line, food was outstanding, atmosphere relaxed, rustic and open, service very attentive. Made plans to go back later in the week! Four of us chose Aventine as two had never been.
Also I knew of their no corkage on the first bottle policy. I had been there with 3 friends 2 weeks prior and we were not charged corkage on the bottle I brought. We had expected it on only one. I asked the waiter and he informed us the policy had changed the previous week! No apology from anyone, and no note anywhere to this effect anywhere. I am still mad about this and will be sure to tell Santa Rosa and Sonoma friends why we will not return to Aventine. Plenty of other restaurants to choose from.
The venue is inspiring especially for outdoor dining. Friendly wait staff is comfortably attentive making for outstanding service. The server was great. The food was very good. It was very loud! It was very hard to hear the person across the table. Went to Aventine with a couple of friends and sat out on the patio on the couch. Highly recommended! Perfect evening for our close friends from the East Coast. Great food, good wine list, great service, picturesque setting, and a comfortable woodsy charm.
We arrived half hour before our reservation to have a cocktail in the bar with our friends great cocktails! Great meal great service. Great creekside dining on large deck and great friendly service. I would come again for happy hour or to eat from the appetizer menu, but for the price the entrees were not that special. The food was excellent with service well paced. The staff was friendly and Attentive from a warm greeting and promt seating through each course through settling our check.
A really nice evening. Have dined at Aventine before but sadly they were understaffed last week - big party on the terrace kept most everyone's attention. Food was still terrific and the ambiance is hard to beat. Just wasn't the outstanding experience of prior dinners there. Will still go back when visiting the area again. It's located in a great old Glen Ellen building, the old grist mill, so great ambience with a fun bar scene. We were upstairs so much quieter, and they do offer outdoor seating.
The service was excellent. I think the hit of the night was the Burrata.. As were the Prawns Gamberini wrapped in prosciutto. My Pork Tenderloin was very good, but my wife wasn't crazy about the fish of the day, Escolar Great truffle popcorn. Delicious homemade butter. Kid's pizza was very good. Vegetarian pasta was good but not exceptional. Friendly staff. All of the appetizers were good. The pizza needs help. We celebrated my wife's birthday and we had a fantastic night.
Spicy Shrimp Ceviche Shooters. Rib Eye Steak Skewers. Cheese Plate. Lunch - Salads. Rocket Arugula And Strawberries. Rigatoni Pasta Salad. Chicken Salad. Panzanella italian Bread Salad. Lunch - Grilled Pizza. Grilled Vegetable. Lunch - Sandwiches.
Grilled Ham Cheese Tramezzino. Chicken Club Sandwich. Tuscan Steak. Lunch - Sliders. Chicken Parm Sliders. Pastured Beef Sliders. Lunch - Dessert. Main - Bar. Trio Of Bar Snacks. Truffled Popcorn. Peanut Butter Popcorn. Spicy Popcorn. Grilled Fontina Pizza. Grilled Vegetable Pizza.
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