Villa Cornelia

I will attend the Afternoon Tea, time and time again. It is absolutely amazing! The food is fantastic and always slightly different, while keeping within a traditional tea service. Always something new, while not losing out on your favourites. Everything is made in-house and with great detail. I have attended other tea services and they don’t compare Villa Cornelia. I have taken my young daughter and attended with family and friends who are in their 90’s. It is perfect for the whole age range. Large tea selection to choose from and you never go home hungry (most occasions we take food home). They accommodate gluten free diets and don’t charge you extra or make you fell at a disadvantage for having restrictions. Give this place a try, you won’t regret a moment of it!

Long Review but I think worth reading... WOW!!! My husband and I went to Villa Cornelia on Saturday, March 31st to celebrate our 15 year anniversary. Going to Villa Cornelia was a family tradition in his household for years for birthdays, anniversaries and other special events. We hadn't been there for years as our last couple of visits, about 10 years previously, weren't that great. Lovely location but the meal was very so-so. I thought that we would revive the tradition as I had been seeing a number of ads recently for the restaurant and my husband thought it would be a great idea. Well, we are so glad that we did as I honestly don't recall having a meal that I enjoyed as much from start to finish. I knew I was in love with this place the moment I tasted one of the freshly baked buns. Even before that I figured that meal would be grand as Chef Ryan came out to get us settled and take our orders. Unfortunately, their waiter for the evening had an emergency and so he became a Jack of all Trades! The menu, while it fit on one page, was very interesting and there were a number of fine dishes listed. But it was the various specials that really interested us. Soups of the day, Fish, Pasta and Beef Specials along with a Game Special. After devouring my bun and wishing for more I got my yummy cold Raspberry Merlot Soup - heaven! My husband had the Chicken Pot Pie with Puff Pastry top - at first we thought it would be a soup version of this dish but it was truly Chicken Pot Pie which he said was very good tasting. Next came his dish of Sweet and Sour Alligator with Basmati rice and veggies. The alligator wasn't strong or chewy at all - it was very tasty with a light coating on the outside. I had the Boar Sausage Pasta - small pieces of sausage that was surprisingly sweet which Ryan had said it would be when I asked my questions - not strong tasting at all. The pasta had a light lemon, garlic cream sauce and help make the dish. For dessert I went for the Creme Brûlée which is my go to dessert in a restaurant and I wasn't disappointed. It was lovely and creamy. Paul had the cherry pie and was very pleased. It was great to be able to chat to the chef and know the ins and outs of our meal and the wonderful way that this restaurant is shaping up. Kudos to the new owners in their choices of location, chef, staff and direction. We will be back, again and again. Oh, and I mentioned that I have a friend that is a gluten-free Vegan so I couldn't bring her here and Chef Ryan said that wouldn't be a problem at all. Let him know in advance and he would ensure that she had a lovely complete meal as well. He was very happy to say that they would certainly try to make anyone's dining wishes happen wherever possible. Now we will be bringing her for her birthday and she can't wait - but has to for 3 months. Please, go here and give a try as I honestly don't believe you would be disappointed.