Atelier Tony — Restaurant in Dieppe

Three years ago, we first experienced Atelier Tony’s food at the Ballet Atlantic “BALLET-BY-THE-OCEAN” fundraiser. The program called it a “tasting menu,” but honestly, it was so much more. Fast-forward to last Friday night, and we finally made the trip from our cottage in Grande-Digue to Dieppe for the full Atelier Tony experience.

Being from Montréal, with a few years spent in the restaurant scene, we’re a bit picky about food (though poutine râpées and fried clams always have a place in our hearts). Walking into Tony’s, our first impression was how open and bright the space felt. The kitchen is open to the restaurant, with plenty of big windows letting in natural light. Everything was spotless too—not surprising, since Executive Chef Jordon Holden clearly takes pride in the place.

Now, about the food: Everything we ordered—from cocktails to starters, mains and more—was easily on par with, or even better than, lots of our favourite spots back home in Montréal. The “Jurançon sec” wine was a great choice and paired perfectly with our meal. I tried the Atlantic (Labrador) mussels in tomato cioppino broth, which was a pleasant surprise because I’m usually not a big fan of tomato with seafood. The broth really worked, especially for dipping the toasted pesto baguette.

For my main, the Lobster Farfalle was packed with flavour and absolutely delicious. Seriously, there wasn’t a single thing to complain about. The whole team—from Chris Holden (the boss and Jordan’s brother) to the friendly servers and the kitchen crew—made us feel right at home. If you’re planning a visit, I highly recommend starting with Chris’ Mango Sour cocktail. It makes a great launching point for the feast that follows. Oh, and if you’re in downtown Moncton, drop into "Tony’s On Botsford" for a pastry and coffee; it just happens to be located steps away from...

This evening me and my partner seized the opportunity to try Tony’s as it has been on our list of restaurants to go to ( we try to do a different one every time). We have read various reviews online and expected nothing short of exemplary.

Unfortunately I can not say that is what we received we started with an appetizer “peaches” which was bland and under seasoned if at all. As we reached our full plates , I received the wrong dish. After speaking with our server I assume my dish was made on the fly so the wait wasn’t terribly long but was still inconvenient I expect typically for it to be right the first time considering this restaurant carries quite a prestigious name and reputation.

While me and my partners dish were visually beautiful they lacked to impress us at all. I had ordered the herb crusted pork tenderloin to my pallet the flavour complexes that were attempted did not bode well together lacking a certain savouriness. My partner had the lobster roll and was equally disappointed , the lobster roll was overcrowded by a mixture of different herbs which did not let the star of the dish shine. The best word I could use to describe my emotions were shocked and we were so so excited for it. After this we decided to skip the desert ( if they carry any? ) and head home as at this point we were quite disgruntled to say the least.

For the ambiance and decor that we saw and experienced we expected the food to match the upscale fine dining experience we expected unfortunately that wasn’t the case at all. The whole experience did not sit well with us.

We left the restaurant full , yet unsatisfied the whole experience left much to be desired.

Disappointed wouldn’t suffice considering how excited we were on the way there and to say the experience fell short would be an understatement.

At its given price point we will not...

My recent visit to this restaurant was unfortunately quite disappointing. I ordered the house chicken club on a croissant with fries, expecting a delightful meal given the positive reviews I had heard. However, the reality fell far short of my expectations. The fries were severely overcooked and overly salted, making them almost inedible. The chicken in the sandwich tasted as if it had been prepared hours earlier and lacked the fresh, flavorful quality one would expect from a dish with such a premium price tag.

The atmosphere of the restaurant is pleasant, and the ambiance suggests a higher-end dining experience. However, the quality of the food simply did not match the upscale setting. This disparity between price and quality was particularly disappointing.

On a more positive note, the service was commendable. Our waitress was extremely friendly and attentive, and she made an amazing latte that was arguably the highlight of the meal. Her professionalism and warmth added a touch of brightness to an otherwise lackluster dining experience.

Despite the excellent service, the overall experience left much to be desired. The fundamental issues with the food overshadowed the positive aspects, and I left feeling unsatisfied. Given the high prices, I expected a level of quality and attention to detail that simply was not present. This was far from the fine dining experience I had hoped for, and I regret to say that I won’t...