After having lunch alone at "Ajikuraya," I was frantically working until 6:00 PM when I had a dinner reservation with my partner at "Avolonte," a restaurant we were visiting for the first time. Before the pandemic, this restaurant used to be visited by a few people, but now it's only me. We decided on a la carte for the food, and for drinks, I thought a glass of wine would be fine. The menu didn't have clear individual prices, which I think in this restaurant would be the glass of wine. We decided to start with sparkling wine, which we should have noticed when it was brought to us. The types and prices were all left to the discretion of the restaurant. After the sparkling wine, I had red wine, my partner had white wine, and I added another glass of red wine at the end. Since there was no glass wine menu, the types and prices were all left to the owner. We had two glasses of sparkling wine, an appetizer platter, roasted Tasmanian lamb loin, a glass of red wine, a glass of white wine, and another glass of red wine. The appetizer was okay, but my partner couldn't eat the lamb meat due to its unique smell, so I ended up eating it all. The wine was rich and delicious, but the bill came out to over 19,000 yen. For us common folks, it's not a place we would revisit. If we were to go back, we would start with beer and then maybe a bottle of wine? If it's non-alcoholic for lunch, we might consider revisiting, but for now, thank you for the meal.

I want to develop a valley town! This time I visited Avolonte. It was fully booked for lunch on this holiday, and when I entered the restaurant, the chef greeted me with a very nice smile. When I asked if it was okay to take photos inside the restaurant, he replied, "Of course!" Since there was no menu, it seemed like they only offered courses. First, the appetizer was substantial. The vegetables were delicious, but everyone was saying, "The soup is delicious!" The course had a consistent quality from start to finish, leading to dessert. It may be a bit lacking in volume for those who seek quantity, but you can enjoy various ingredients, and the atmosphere is lovely. It was a good lunchtime. Thank you for the meal!

After a health check-up, I entered the restaurant right after it opened at 11:30 on a weekday, but the seats quickly filled up with customers one after another, and it was almost 80% full in no time. It's popular, isn't it? For lunch, there was only one course instead of a one-plate meal. The course consisted of assorted appetizers, sautéed tea-flavored pork with chasseur sauce, rice dessert, Riore coffee or tea. The cold soup was sweet and very rich, and the dressing on the salad was also delicious. The thick-cut tea-flavored pork is firm yet juicy and tender. It makes you want to have some wine. It was my first time eating Riore. I'm not sure if the rice is cooked sweet or mixed with sweet sauce, but the caramel-like powder topping is slightly bitter and delicious. It made me feel happy for some reason.

It is located just northwest of the intersection of 6-chome Kamihoncho. There are 4 counter seats and around 10 table seats. On this day, the owner was handling everything alone. There is only one lunch option available. I started with a beer at the table. I had my favorite Heartland beer. The meal started with a salad and soup combination. The soup was creamy and delicious. The main dish was roasted chicken with mustard sauce. It came with roasted onions which complemented the chicken well. The dessert that followed was exceptionally delicious. Finally, I had a cup of coffee.

On a Sunday afternoon, I felt like having a casual bistro or Italian meal, so I decided to go out. I ended up at bistro Avolonte, located about a 5-minute walk from Kintetsu's Uehonmachi Station. When I arrived at the restaurant around 1 pm, there were two mama-chari bicycles parked outside with baby seats attached. The atmosphere felt like a cozy neighborhood bistro. As soon as I sat down, the master said, "I'll prepare your lunch now." It seemed like there was only one lunch option available. A group of 5-6 women at a table nearby were having a lively conversation, adding to the bistro ambiance. The appetizer platter included ham, lettuce, and bread, each portion arranged neatly for easy sharing with a fork. It was quite a generous portion for just an appetizer. The interior of the restaurant had a chic and calming color scheme, creating a relaxed atmosphere. I could imagine it being even more charming in the evening. The main dish for today's lunch was pan-seared chicken thigh with vegetable bouillon. It had a French touch with daikon radish hidden underneath, adding an interesting flavor. The chicken thigh was large and juicy, perfectly cooked. After enjoying the hearty appetizer and main course, I finished with a light dessert and coffee, leisurely savoring the Sunday afternoon. I also took a look at the evening menu, which included a tantalizing dish called "Fromage de Tete" featuring various parts of pork. It looked delicious, and I decided to bring a fellow foodie next time to enjoy the bistro's evening offerings. Overall, it was a delightful dining experience at bistro Avolonte.

I visited the restaurant at night. You can choose from a la carte or course menu. The a la carte portions are for two people, but some dishes can be made for one person as well. I decided to go with the course menu this time. Everything was delicious, but the fish stew was especially amazing. The turmeric rice and sauce were a perfect match. The combination of the fish, squid, onion sweetness, and saffron aroma was incredible. The atmosphere of the restaurant was charmingly French. Even though the chef was busy running the place alone that day, he still came to ask about our drinks and had a lovely smile. Thank you so much!

Had lunch at Avolonte, a French restaurant in Kamihonmachi. On weekdays, they only offer a set menu for 1800 yen. The appetizer assortment was impressive, with a variety of dishes served generously. The soup was surprisingly sweet, with a natural sweetness that stood out. The other dishes were also delicious. The main dish was something-something pork, cooked perfectly with a nice sear. It was quite filling. I wiped up the sauce with bread and finished every last bit. The dessert was rice-based and paired well with coffee to finish. The lunch had a hearty bistro feel, and I look forward to trying their dinner menu next time. While the price comes close to 2000 yen with tax, considering the attentive service, spacious and pleasant atmosphere, and delicious food, it seems like a fair price. I recommend trying this place for a satisfying lunch experience, and I'm excited to visit for dinner next time.

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Located a 5-7 minute walk from Osaka's Uehommachi Station, Bistro French Avalonte offers a very high-quality lunch menu at a reasonable price. The clean atmosphere and attentive service make this restaurant perfect in every aspect! This time, I ordered the affordable A lunch. The quiche with pastry crust and rich, sweet soup for the amuse-bouche were both excellent, and the main course of slow-cooked ratatouille with tender chicken thigh meat was exquisite. It's rare to find such high-quality lunch options, so be sure to visit. Thank you for the meal!

I received the okay, so I immediately went to Bistro Avolonte near Osaka Uehommachi Station with my child. We had the usual amuse-bouche, which even the child enjoyed. It really helped settle our stomachs. We ordered two omakase courses for 5000 yen each, and a special hamburger set for the child. The appetizer was salmon, two large pieces. At this point, we were quite satisfied. The child's set included hamburger, fried chicken, sweet potatoes, and mashed potatoes. Quite luxurious! The child happily ate everything. Next came a fish dish with white fish, scallops, mushrooms, and a white wine cream sauce. Still quite filling. Then we had beef steak with Madeira wine sauce. For dessert, we had creme brulee. We had a few glasses of wine, and the total came to around 20,000 yen. We were full and satisfied. We will definitely go back again!

Near Osaka Uehonmachi Station. Had dinner at my favorite bistro, Avolonte. It was quite busy at the end of the year, so it was difficult to make a reservation, but it seems to be calmer at the beginning of the year. Although there were only two of us, we enjoyed our meal at a spacious 4-person table. The amuse-bouche was rillette and crispy baguette. The wine was flowing smoothly. Appetizer platter to calm the stomach before getting too full - salmon, pate, pickles, prosciutto, quiche, and more. A hearty main course of sea bass with creamy tomato sauce and saffron rice. Rabbit cocotte with a generous portion. My companion couldn't finish it all and took some home. Dessert for a separate stomach - I had a rum-soaked baba. Full and satisfied. Spent around 15,000 yen for the two of us. They welcomed families with children, so we plan to bring our kids next time.

I caught a cold after watching rugby in the rain on a return trip to Osaka. On that day, I was still recovering and my wife took care of me. We had a Christmas dinner near my wife's workplace, close to the Tanimachi 9-chome station. The French bistro served thick-cut sashimi as an appetizer, foie gras, and a generous portion of meat for the main course, which suited us perfectly. The grilled spiny lobster and risotto made with spiny lobster head broth were delicious, but the spiny lobster meat was a bit dry, which was a shame. It was a bit pricey for a Christmas course, but understandable. The selection of sparkling, white, and red wines in appropriate glasses was decent. Overall, it was not bad but not cheap either. It's a place where I would like to try their meat-heavy à la carte menu on a weekday.

The lunch course was 1,800 yen excluding tax, but with two orders of decanter, it came to 13,000 yen. We were surprised that the decanter was 4,500 yen each! We should have asked for more details when ordering, so it's partly our fault... The fact that a glass of house wine was priced at 500 yen made us feel that 9,000 yen for two decanters was a bit expensive. Next time, we think it's better to order by glass or bottle.

We visited with 8 people for a year-end party. Since there were more women, they were more pleased with this type of restaurant than with hot pot. We chose the chef's recommended course, and it was very satisfying with its generous portions. It's close to our company, so we will definitely use it again.

Flavorful, generous portions!