I really enjoyed the tapas and our waiter was really nice! Definitely worth a visit if you're in Staunton.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
William Reiske
Excellent service, meal and music. Worth the 3 hour drive.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pan Roasted Pork Tenderloin, Apple Crisp, Parmesan Truffle Risotto with Roasted Vegetablesla
J A
I spoke with a now retired health inspector who said Aioli had the cleanest kitchen she had ever seen in the state. This place takes pride in its food, service, and cleanliness. None better.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wendy M.
always excellent.... could eat the risotto every day! and although I am not a big steak eater, theirs is exceptional. nice that they feature good local wines too
Jason Walker
Such a lovely, cozy restaurant with a nice vibe on Augusta St. The stone fruit whisky sour and bruschetta trio are great starters! My pork tenderloin dish was flat-out amazing! Most tender pork, mingled with a peppercorn cream sauce and perfect potatoes over brussel sprouts with bacon. So good, it was unreal. Can't wait to go back and try more! Get your reservations ahead of time, like a week or more if you're smart :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
John Fraser
I enjoyed the duck and risotto dish. Looking forward to coming back for another visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Pan Seared Maple Leaf Duck Breast, Risotto
Josh Anderson
The best combination of service, food, and setting that I’ve ever experienced. The flavors and service are one of a kind.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Charcuterie Platter, Crème Brulee, Tomato Bisque, Caprese, Seafood Paella, House Made Salmon Gravlax, Grilled Angus Filet with Roasted Potato Caramelized Onion Sauteed Asparagus and Black Truffle Sauce
Kia Murray
Top tier service. Always polite and quick. The food meets expectations consistently. Perfect portions. Fresh ingredients made to order.Aioli is always the perfect place when you need a little treat.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pan Seared Maple Leaf Duck Breast, Seafood Paella, Bacon Wrapped Quail
Angelica Linette
Such a unique place. The food was absolutely delicious. The risotto was my favorite, everyone must try it! This is one of my most favorite restaurants ❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pan Seared Maple Leaf Duck Breast, Parmesan Truffle Risotto with Roasted Vegetablesla, Garden Salad, Pan Seared Duck Breast with Butternut Squash and Sauteed Vegetables, Bacon Wrapped Quail, Risotto
Judi C.
The food was just OK. The hot bread was delicious. The hummus was over spiced to our taste. I had the salmon special of the day. The salmon was cooked appropriately but the vegetables with it were few in number - one small fingerling potato, a few green beans and a couple of identifiable (to me) other vegetables. The whole dish had more sauce than necessary- and two different flavors. My husband had two appetizers. The caprese salad was fine. But he didn't enjoy the quail at all. He thought it tasted strange. The service was OK, if a bit slow. Our greeting, as it was the last time, seemed begrudging since we didn't have a reservation. Both times it seemed odd as we were there very early - just after 5pm and with only one other person in the restaurant. The ambiance was nice but I never really enjoy having a vocalist during any meal. I much prefer instrumental background music. Others seemed to enjoy the music so this is personal taste. This is our second visit. The first was better. But we will not be returning. Staunton has better options for us.
Everything was nice. I was not wowed. Except for the homemade chutney that was definitely Indian spice inspired! I'm a non-alcohol drinker and besides Pellegrino, there were really no mock tails or alternative beverages like nonalcoholic, gin, or nonalcoholic wine that I could enjoy. Too bad. The service was attentive and kind. The salad was dressed perfectly. The croutons on the Charcuterie board were too hard to eat.
Lydia Holman
First off, I have zero complaints about the service. My husband and I had a reservation at 6 before seeing A Christmas Carol at the theater. We were seated right away and our server was very friendly and attentive. The overall vibe of the restaurant was nice, though you would think they would at least have tablecloths given the price point of the food. Speaking of the price point, it's way too expensive for what you get.We started off with bread and the charcuterie board. The bread was good, but the charcuterie board made zero sense. 6 good sized slices of cheese with 6 small crackers in total. Not nearly enough for the amount of cheese. The only thing to pair with the cheese was jelly and then there were loose grapes and nuts that just looked awkwardly placed. Just not a fine dining charcuterie board.We also had the bacon wrapped quail which was one of the reasons why we chose to eat here. Quail is a favorite of my husband and I and we were pretty disappointed. It seemed like it was prepared and heated up, the flavor was okay but the way the meat was cooked knocked it down a peg.For our entrees, I ordered the paella and my husband ordered the duck breast. Our food came out quickly, but too quickly for what we ordered considering a proper paella and the risotto with the duck breast take time. The paella was NOT paella. It was more like red rice with a side of sauce and seafood just placed on top. The scallops were improperly seared on only one side, the shrimp was undercooked, and one of the muscles were dead and I couldn't eat anymore after experiencing that horrible taste. My husband ordered his duck breast medium rare, and it came out medium well. The skin of the duck was either taken off or the duck wasn't sliced properly. It was dry and didn't have much flavor since it was overcooked. The risotto was also not properly cooked. We actually had to reread the menu to see what it was because it was so soupy we thought it was a purée of some type.Given the way our experience was going, we decided to just get the check and not stick around for dessert. We were very disappointed given all the positive reviews. Way overpriced and just low quality overall. Excellent service and nice ambiance, but we won't be back based on the food alone.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 5
Lydia H.
First off, I have zero complaints about the service. My husband and I had a reservation at 6 before seeing A Christmas Carol at the theater. We were seated right away and our server was very friendly and attentive. The overall vibe of the restaurant was nice, though you would think they would at least have tablecloths given the price point of the food. Speaking of the price point, it's way too expensive for what you get. We started off with bread and the charcuterie board. The bread was good, but the charcuterie board made zero sense. 6 good sized slices of cheese with 6 small crackers in total. Not nearly enough for the amount of cheese. The only thing to pair with the cheese was jelly and then there were loose grapes and nuts that just looked awkwardly placed. Just not a fine dining charcuterie board. We also had the bacon wrapped quail which was one of the reasons why we chose to eat here. Quail is a favorite of my husband and I and we were pretty disappointed. It seemed like it was prepared and heated up, the flavor was okay but the way the meat was cooked knocked it down a peg. For our entrees, I ordered the paella and my husband ordered the duck breast. Our food came out quickly, but too quickly for what we ordered considering a proper paella and the risotto with the duck breast take time. The paella was NOT paella. It was more like red rice with a side of sauce and seafood just placed on top. The scallops were improperly seared on only one side, the shrimp was undercooked, and one of the muscles were dead and I couldn't eat anymore after experiencing that horrible taste. My husband ordered his duck breast medium rare, and it came out medium well. The skin of the duck was either taken off or the duck wasn't sliced properly. It was dry and didn't have much flavor since it was overcooked. The risotto was also not properly cooked. We actually had to reread the menu to see what it was because it was so soupy we thought it was a purée of some type. Given the way our experience was going, we decided to just get the check and not stick around for dessert. We were very disappointed given all the positive reviews. Way overpriced and just low quality overall. Excellent service and nice ambiance, but we won't be back based on the food alone.
Lindy Ireland
We enjoyed everything about our evening here - food, service, ambience. Just right!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Debi Banstetter
Delightful dining experience in every way! Food and service are top-notch. Will recommend to family and friends.
I really enjoyed the tapas and our waiter was really nice! Definitely worth a visit if you're in Staunton.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Excellent service, meal and music. Worth the 3 hour drive.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pan Roasted Pork Tenderloin, Apple Crisp, Parmesan Truffle Risotto with Roasted Vegetablesla
I spoke with a now retired health inspector who said Aioli had the cleanest kitchen she had ever seen in the state. This place takes pride in its food, service, and cleanliness. None better.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
always excellent.... could eat the risotto every day! and although I am not a big steak eater, theirs is exceptional. nice that they feature good local wines too
Such a lovely, cozy restaurant with a nice vibe on Augusta St. The stone fruit whisky sour and bruschetta trio are great starters! My pork tenderloin dish was flat-out amazing! Most tender pork, mingled with a peppercorn cream sauce and perfect potatoes over brussel sprouts with bacon. So good, it was unreal. Can't wait to go back and try more! Get your reservations ahead of time, like a week or more if you're smart :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I enjoyed the duck and risotto dish. Looking forward to coming back for another visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Pan Seared Maple Leaf Duck Breast, Risotto
The best combination of service, food, and setting that I’ve ever experienced. The flavors and service are one of a kind.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Charcuterie Platter, Crème Brulee, Tomato Bisque, Caprese, Seafood Paella, House Made Salmon Gravlax, Grilled Angus Filet with Roasted Potato Caramelized Onion Sauteed Asparagus and Black Truffle Sauce
Top tier service. Always polite and quick. The food meets expectations consistently. Perfect portions. Fresh ingredients made to order.Aioli is always the perfect place when you need a little treat.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pan Seared Maple Leaf Duck Breast, Seafood Paella, Bacon Wrapped Quail
Such a unique place. The food was absolutely delicious. The risotto was my favorite, everyone must try it! This is one of my most favorite restaurants ❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pan Seared Maple Leaf Duck Breast, Parmesan Truffle Risotto with Roasted Vegetablesla, Garden Salad, Pan Seared Duck Breast with Butternut Squash and Sauteed Vegetables, Bacon Wrapped Quail, Risotto
The food was just OK. The hot bread was delicious. The hummus was over spiced to our taste. I had the salmon special of the day. The salmon was cooked appropriately but the vegetables with it were few in number - one small fingerling potato, a few green beans and a couple of identifiable (to me) other vegetables. The whole dish had more sauce than necessary- and two different flavors. My husband had two appetizers. The caprese salad was fine. But he didn't enjoy the quail at all. He thought it tasted strange. The service was OK, if a bit slow. Our greeting, as it was the last time, seemed begrudging since we didn't have a reservation. Both times it seemed odd as we were there very early - just after 5pm and with only one other person in the restaurant. The ambiance was nice but I never really enjoy having a vocalist during any meal. I much prefer instrumental background music. Others seemed to enjoy the music so this is personal taste. This is our second visit. The first was better. But we will not be returning. Staunton has better options for us.
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Everything was nice. I was not wowed. Except for the homemade chutney that was definitely Indian spice inspired! I'm a non-alcohol drinker and besides Pellegrino, there were really no mock tails or alternative beverages like nonalcoholic, gin, or nonalcoholic wine that I could enjoy. Too bad. The service was attentive and kind. The salad was dressed perfectly. The croutons on the Charcuterie board were too hard to eat.
First off, I have zero complaints about the service. My husband and I had a reservation at 6 before seeing A Christmas Carol at the theater. We were seated right away and our server was very friendly and attentive. The overall vibe of the restaurant was nice, though you would think they would at least have tablecloths given the price point of the food. Speaking of the price point, it's way too expensive for what you get.We started off with bread and the charcuterie board. The bread was good, but the charcuterie board made zero sense. 6 good sized slices of cheese with 6 small crackers in total. Not nearly enough for the amount of cheese. The only thing to pair with the cheese was jelly and then there were loose grapes and nuts that just looked awkwardly placed. Just not a fine dining charcuterie board.We also had the bacon wrapped quail which was one of the reasons why we chose to eat here. Quail is a favorite of my husband and I and we were pretty disappointed. It seemed like it was prepared and heated up, the flavor was okay but the way the meat was cooked knocked it down a peg.For our entrees, I ordered the paella and my husband ordered the duck breast. Our food came out quickly, but too quickly for what we ordered considering a proper paella and the risotto with the duck breast take time. The paella was NOT paella. It was more like red rice with a side of sauce and seafood just placed on top. The scallops were improperly seared on only one side, the shrimp was undercooked, and one of the muscles were dead and I couldn't eat anymore after experiencing that horrible taste. My husband ordered his duck breast medium rare, and it came out medium well. The skin of the duck was either taken off or the duck wasn't sliced properly. It was dry and didn't have much flavor since it was overcooked. The risotto was also not properly cooked. We actually had to reread the menu to see what it was because it was so soupy we thought it was a purée of some type.Given the way our experience was going, we decided to just get the check and not stick around for dessert. We were very disappointed given all the positive reviews. Way overpriced and just low quality overall. Excellent service and nice ambiance, but we won't be back based on the food alone.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 5
First off, I have zero complaints about the service. My husband and I had a reservation at 6 before seeing A Christmas Carol at the theater. We were seated right away and our server was very friendly and attentive. The overall vibe of the restaurant was nice, though you would think they would at least have tablecloths given the price point of the food. Speaking of the price point, it's way too expensive for what you get. We started off with bread and the charcuterie board. The bread was good, but the charcuterie board made zero sense. 6 good sized slices of cheese with 6 small crackers in total. Not nearly enough for the amount of cheese. The only thing to pair with the cheese was jelly and then there were loose grapes and nuts that just looked awkwardly placed. Just not a fine dining charcuterie board. We also had the bacon wrapped quail which was one of the reasons why we chose to eat here. Quail is a favorite of my husband and I and we were pretty disappointed. It seemed like it was prepared and heated up, the flavor was okay but the way the meat was cooked knocked it down a peg. For our entrees, I ordered the paella and my husband ordered the duck breast. Our food came out quickly, but too quickly for what we ordered considering a proper paella and the risotto with the duck breast take time. The paella was NOT paella. It was more like red rice with a side of sauce and seafood just placed on top. The scallops were improperly seared on only one side, the shrimp was undercooked, and one of the muscles were dead and I couldn't eat anymore after experiencing that horrible taste. My husband ordered his duck breast medium rare, and it came out medium well. The skin of the duck was either taken off or the duck wasn't sliced properly. It was dry and didn't have much flavor since it was overcooked. The risotto was also not properly cooked. We actually had to reread the menu to see what it was because it was so soupy we thought it was a purée of some type. Given the way our experience was going, we decided to just get the check and not stick around for dessert. We were very disappointed given all the positive reviews. Way overpriced and just low quality overall. Excellent service and nice ambiance, but we won't be back based on the food alone.
We enjoyed everything about our evening here - food, service, ambience. Just right!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delightful dining experience in every way! Food and service are top-notch. Will recommend to family and friends.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5