Charlotte Lane — Restaurant in Town of Shelburne

We hosted our wedding dinner and reception here last year (July 2022) and it was fabulous. It was so easy working with Emilie and Nakul to create a perfect meal in an intimate setting.

We hosted a small wedding with under 20 people. The back room and adjoining patio fit our needs perfectly. Having private access to the patio off the dining room allowed for us to begin with a standing reception outside before sitting down to dinner. It also provided a space for the small children to have fun.

Emilie and Nakul were exceptionally responsive and accommodating in the lead up and during the dinner. The menu options were exciting and catered to a lot of different tastes. We offered both vegetarian and meat options. Salads and pork belly appetisers. Veggie curry, slow-roasted beef for mains. About a quarter of our guests were children and Nakul managed to put together beautiful dishes for the younger guests too. Each course was exceptional!

We highly recommend considering this place for your next event. It’s a charming restaurant in Shelburne’s historic district. We’re heading back soon for their Sunday brunch that we’ve heard is to die for. Looking forward to seeing the Charlotte...

I ate at Charlotte's before it was sold and everything about this restaurant was fantastic. This is my second time eating here since it was sold. The first time was very good. However, this time was a huge disappointment. The dining room is well appointed with a nice ambiance. The servier was okay, but not particularly friendly. We both got the impression that she didn't really like her job. The menu is not particulary interesting. We ended up both ordering the Chicken Shawarma. The flavour of the shawarma was excellent. The chef nailed the flavours. However, beyond that the dish was mediocre at best. The chicken was served on a huge bed of basmati rice. Why so much rice? The roasted potatoes were nice, but didn't really fit with the overall dish. The naan bread was gummy. The salad was a huge disappointment. With so many interesting lettuce varities available these days, why choose iceberg lettuce and include peices of the core? The salad also included cherry tomotoes and goat cheese with a slight drizzle of balsamic glaze. Overall, we felt this dish was a huge failure. I do not recommend...

I had wanted to visit this restaurant ever since I was an adolescent, years ago, after overhearing my parents speak so highly of it. After spending the previous decade in Ontario but now having returned to Nova Scotia, my recent wedding anniversary presented a nice opportunity to finally try Charlotte Lane.

My wife & I were extremely pleased with everything. The customer service was top-shelf, warm and welcoming. The drinks were superb, while the food itself was some of the best tasting and well presented dishes I've had in a long time; I say this having visited many high-end restaurants throughout Toronto recently.

The gift shop out front was very intriguing and we couldn't wait to purchase some of the items there to take home following our meal. On a sidenote - special thanks to Cheryl for being such an excellent server. She was courteous, thoughtful, very insightful, and always knew the best amount of time to spend at a table while chatting quickly. My wife & I very much look forward to our next visit with this...