Ristorante Aubergine — Restaurant in Abano Terme

Extremely disappointing experience at this highly overrated restaurant. After we asked our waiter for more time to review the menu, she never returned to take our order, leaving us unattended for 20 minutes. We had to flag down another server to take our order. When the food arrived, everything was dumped on the table at once, resulting in cold main course by the time we finished our appetizers. The host, who had initially greeted us, spent all time socializing and drinking with other patrons. To top it off, we were never offered dessert or a complimentary limoncello, unlike other tables. The service was rude and inattentive, making for an unpleasant atmosphere. We had to get up and leave. I rarely write negative reviews, but this experience warrants an exception - I would not...

Me and the kids found this little gem on our trip trough Veneto, Italy. Located in Abano Terme, a few minutes outside Padua, Ristorante Aubergine is so worth the visit (and the money).

We absolutely loved the atmosphere, the mixed crowd, the personell that was attentive and knowledgeable. A big extra PLUS for over 50 wines offered by the glass, most from local wineyards.

We may come back soon, just for this.

We ordered

Aubergine turret with fresh tomato, basil, stracciatella cheese and toasted pine nuts

Tagliatelle with white lamb ragout and chanterelle mushrooms

Suckling pork cooked at low temperature, lacquered with honey and lime

Millefeuille with eggnog cream and hot dark chocolate

Green apple sorbet with...

Unfortunately I cannot give a higher grade than this. I have very reasonable expectation when dining after the global pandemic, but I feel Aubergine has not been able to find sufficient staff to keep up with a full diner course out on the terrace as the interior was empty and service was quite slow. This said our waiter was very friendly and knowledgeable, especially regarding the wine list. My fried zucchini blossoms were slightly over battered, the steak was well done when I asked medium rare and my wife's pasta felt like they had been precooked and warmed up...