Auberge Du Lac - Ascension

A slightly bizarre experience we were welcomed warmly, taken to our table, and given a menu for pre dinner drinks. No food menus were brought. We ordered drinks, which arrived, but still no menus! So we asked for them. No wine list brought. So we asked for one. All rather odd. The starters were mixed a bland crab risotto, a rather vinegary tartare, an excellent parfait and a crispy egg which needed to be runnier, but was tasty, if too salty. The odd service continued: three of the four of us had finished do the waiter cleared our plates including the one of our friend who hadn’t finished, who was left holding a cracker in her hand! The mains were again mixed and generally over salty. The ravioli were excellent; the steak good but in a sauce which was heavy handed on the seasoning, the fish pleasant, again slightly salty and verging on the overcooked. We had chocolate soufflé for pudding generally well made and tasty, but again the service was odd an ice cream was pushed into it at the table by the waiter which caused a good amount of soufflé to fall inelegantly onto the serving plate; the cheese plate was an interesting but small selection of well kept cheese. Good petit fours (though we were surprised that one containing nuts was offered to us all despite one of us not eating nuts, which we had mentioned). So probably four stars over all, but only just. It’s good to see the restaurant open again but based on this experience, while it’s fine dining, it’s got some way to go to reach the standard of cooking I’m sure they’d like to aspire to.

What a surprise! I booked this restaurant for my wife's birthday, Sunday dinner. Needless to say, we had a fantastic time. The staff was welcoming and the location amazing (what a look at the lake). We sat and had great food and wine. We had trout and crabs as starters and roast beef for main; we finished with the Ingwerbread Sandwich and a hazelnut pontacake as a dessert, all incredibly delicious. We had a coffee to finish, perfect for my Italian palate. They brought us some chocolates for my wife's birthday with a candle: very appreciated. After lunch we went for a walk, beautiful scenery. I'm sure I'm planning some time there. I would recommend this restaurant for a celebration or just a good meal.

Service was great and the food was incredibly well presented. Our sommelier was polite and friendly, and obviously very knowledgeable

We went there to celebrate my mum’s birthday, I forgot to mention my mum can’t eat gluten but it was absolutely no problem to accommodate her. Staff was professional and super nice food was excellent Also we went there with our 2 months baby so we were a bit nervous but staff was so lovely and make sure we all feel welcome and relaxed. We will definitely come back : thank you very much Meal type: Lunch

Are here a few weeks ago for a friends birthday. Stunning views and the food was great. Service was perfect and the quality of ingredients were fantastic. A must for Sunday lunch! Parking: A number of spots available. Service: Dine in Meal type: Lunch Price per person: £50–60