Apart from offering this great deal, this is actually a really great restaurant, although there's not much of a demand in Toowoomba for fine dining.
I took my partner, a chef, with me to do this review and I have to say overall we were quite impressed. Restaurant Manager Andrew Smith has created a really beautiful restaurant with a great deal of emphasis on good wine accompanying great food. We were greeted at the door by Andrew and a complimentary glass of sparkling before being taken through to our table. Veraison has a very warm and cozy atmosphere which suits the cold winters of Toowoomba and makes you feel as if your stepping into a sanctuary after the cold of outside.
As we worked our way through the five courses we both agreed that the food did not live up to the accompanying wines. Simple mistakes such as undercooked lentils and overcooked prawns overshadowed what was otherwise a well thought out menu. The saving grace of the evening was the dessert, a vanilla and cinnamon panna cotta with balsamic strawberries. Only pure strength of will stopped me from licking out my bowl when i was finished.
Overall, we both enjoyed the experience and I'm looking forward to going back there later in the year to review the summer menu.
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