We travelled further than normal for a cheeseburger after reading a review in the paper that raved about how excellent the cheeseburgers were and we had been wanting to try the restaurant for awhile. The service was great and the room is comfortable. We both ordered cheeseburgers, one with gorgonzola and one with leerdammer cheese, plus at additional cost also added lettuce and tomato. The frites were very good, we enjoyed those. The burgers were disappointing especially after the big rave in the paper. The meat was good and cooked the way we like it (I really dislike overcooked or well done meat) so that was fine. But the buns were all wrong for a burger, the burger was dry-no sauces or anything- no mustard of any kind just lettuce, tomato, cheese (and not enough cheese for our taste) and somehow the flavours just failed to come together. We were both really disappointed. With the two burgers, frites and one glass of wine (the cheapest glass on the menu) the bill was just over $37 before the tip. When we left we said we would come back but order something different. I can't recommend the burgers. Otherwise, it is worth checking out this restauant for the other really good items on the menu.

I just went there last night with 7 of my friends at 7 pm. It was very crowded and we had to wait outside for over 15 mins and because the place was small, we could not be seated in a table so we just sat on the bar, which was alright. We ordered the large grand tasting platter which came in a three tiered plates, the prosciutto and the cheese was great. We also ordered Mac n Cheese that was not bad and pretty big portion for the price. The Swiss Raclette was pretty good, the cheese was melted in front of us in some sort of burner and we just drizzle it on top of the potatoes. We also ordered white wine mussels that came with fries. The mussels are good, but I think the flavour is a little too bland. The last dish we ordered was the chicken liver terrine and it was good, very smooth and buttery. Last night, we ordered 4 bottles of wine, in general they were good, there was one bottle of riesling that was very fruity and smooth, I am not sure which one but I think it was the Dr. Loosen from Germany. Btw, I had the chocolate cookies in the end and it's interesting that it came in a paper bag and was very hot when it came so it's gotta be fresh from the oven. I find it a touch too sweet though. I will definitely come back here for the wine and cheese and also for hanging out with friends.

Figuratively speaking of course. They certainly did cut cheese and cured meats...and that's the extent of food preparation that we received. Upon entering, I was surprised to find a near empty restaurant on a Saturday evening where there was one other couple and then us.

Food: Good selection of cheese and charcuterie. I can't say anything negative about the quality of the imported cheese as there's no cooking to it. They did use a very nice old fashion meat slicer to finely slice our jamon. I finally got to try a raclette, where you place sliced cheese onto a small tray and then slide into an easy-bake grill-like contraption. Then the melted cheese is drizzled over boiled potatoes. That was an interesting experience. The jamon was very good, silky smooth and not overbearingly salty.

Service: really attentive service and how could it not be when there are two servers, one bartender/Manager, and one chef serving 4 diners? Our main server was very nice and explained how to use the raclette and provided cheese recommendations.

Ambiance: Newly renovated with trendy decor. I really liked the wallpaper design on the back wall with images of dark chandeliers on a rosy backdrop. Very parisien and chic. There were two tables of two's out by the large front window, wrap around bar seating, and several elevated tables of two's and four's along the side. Very cozy space and nice heritage building. Unfortunately, the neighbourhood is not gentrified yet so the proprietors are taking a huge gamble. During our dinner, we witnessed a drug deal occurring right in front of us and several prostitutes and binners walking by. Don't look out if you want to maintain that feel good ambiance.

Value: My personal view is that when I go out for a meal, I expect some sort of cooking or culinary expertise. Instead, we paid a premium to sit in pretty place to eat cheese and cured meats easily purchased next door (which they own by the way), for double/triple the cost. Granted the value-add may have been higher if we were in a big group or if the place was livelier. At least I could justify the cost as entertainment expenses. Our bill for two: $100; included two "entrees", two drinks, tips & tax. Could've gone to Jules, Chambar, or Les Faux for that.

If you like to sample wide variety of cheese and hang out with wine sipping buddies, probably not a bad place. If you're looking for a real meal, probably not your best bet.

Went to check out Au Petit Chavignol with some wine loving friends who were in town. We split a cheese tasting plate, which was quite good, and the wine selection was also excellent (or so my friends told me - not a bid wine drinker myself). However, I would not recommend this restaurant based on the service alone. We recevied service that was somewhere in between unfriendly and downright hostile. Server was dismissive and rude. Go to Salt instead.