My daughter (8) and I had lunch at Auberge de Cendrillon on Mon 7th Jan 2008. It was a brilliant meal and experience and well worth every penny. I would highly recommend it.
We had made our reservation by ringing Restaurant Reservations before we left the UK.
Our table was booked for 11.45 as I wanted to get in and seated before things started at 12. I hadnt told my daughter that she would see any princesses, she had chosen the restaurant because it was the only one she could have the Cinderella Slipper desert.
We arrived at 11.40 and went to take pics near Cinderellas coach in the courtyard before going in to the restaurant. The waiter went to show us to a table to the left but, thanks to advice on here, I asked if it would be possible to sit to the right instead. It was no problem probably because we were the first in the restaurant. I made the most of the restaurant being empty and took plenty of pics much to the waitresses amusement. The Christmas decorations were still up and it all looked lovely.
Our table was next to the throne and right next to the dance floor, I couldnt have chosen better!
We had a brilliant waitress, nothing was too much trouble she really added to the total experience. When she brought our menus over I told Jaci, who had gone wearing her Aroura dress, that it was a princess meal and a princess would come out to meet everyone. She was so excited as not meeting any princesses was the one thing she had missed out on during our 1st trip.
When the waitress came to take our order we hadnt fully decided so she did the drinks first. I quite liked the sound of both cocktails so couldnt decide and asked Jaci whether I should have a Cinderella (non-alcoholic) or Prince (alcoholic) on she chose Cinderella for me. The waitress had heard the conversation and asked Jaci if she would like a cocktail as well. So we both had Cinderella cocktails, and they were lovely.
The starter is a set choice.
The childrens starter is sliced tomatoes and mozzarella balls with dressing. Jaci liked the mozzarella but isnt a huge fan of tomato so just ate some of the bread.
The adults starter Three fairies Favourites had 3 parts: salmon with a herb cream, baby tomato sliced and layered with mozzarella slices and foie gras on chutney with bread. I dont eat salmon and wasnt keen on the foie gras but the rest was very nice.
While we were eating our starters the music and announcement came at 12 that Suzy and Perla invited us to dine with the princesses, and then out Suzy and Perla came out to meet everyone. The interaction with all the characters at the Auberge was brilliant and didnt feel rushed at all, even when the restaurant was busier all the characters took plenty of time with everyone.
Suzy and Perla were great and got Jaci to spin round so they could admire her dress and danced with her as well as photos and autographs, she loved it. There were a few more families in now but still pretty quiet so there was plenty of time for Suzy and Perla walking around to keep waving etc.
I am a pretty slow eater but with all the interaction going on was even slower still. So we were still eating our starters when they made the announcement that the princesses were arriving and said it was going to be Princess Aroura and Prince Philip. Jaci was thrilled as Aroura is her favourite princess. When they came in it was Aroura and Prince Philip but also Cinderella and Snow White. Cinderella and Snow white went to the left of the restaurant and Aroura and Philip came to the dance floor and were dancing together next to our table. Jaci was absolutely spellbound I dont think she even blinked. When their dance finished they came straight to our table to see Jaci. They chatted to Jaci and had no problem talking in English. Jaci had a huge smile but went very quiet and shy, I think it just blew her away but they really put her at ease and she loved it.
Once Aroura and Philip had been to all the tables in our area they came back over and were dancing again. While they were dancing Cinderella came to our table and was really friendly, Jaci wasnt shy this time and chatted happily with her and gave her a kiss.
Next Snow White came over and was lovely too and gave Jaci a big hug and chatted with her. The smile on Jacis face said it all, she was completely entranced by the interaction with everyone and was so happy.
After this I finally finished my starter and then our main courses arrived.
Jaci had chosen the chicken. It was grilled chicken breast with mushroom sauce in a pot, mashed potatoes and vegetables. It was really nice and she ate it all.
I had chosen the Veal. It came with a morel mushroom sauce (diff to the childrens sauce), potatoes au gratin, they had a creamy cheese flavour round the potato, and vegetables. It was absolutely delicious. Id never tried veal before but I wanted to try something different and it was really nice.
While we were eating our main course the princesses and mice were still walking around chatting and waving. Then they went and were gone about 20 mins. There were now quite a few more families in although still empty tables. We enjoyed the rest of our main course and when our waitress came back to clear the table I asked if it would be ok to have a Princes cocktail so I could try both and that I would happily pay the extra for it. She said of course I could and wouldnt need to pay extra and asked Jaci if she would like another cocktail too. She said yes please as shed loved the first one. So I had a Prince one and Jaci had a 2nd Cinderella one. I let her try a sip of mine and she liked it too.
While we were drinking the cocktails it was 1pm and the music and announcement came again for Suzy and Perla. They came to the table again and Jaci danced with Suzy (the mouse in the teal dress). Then our deserts arrived, also a set choice.
The childrens desert is Cinderellas slipper. It was a white chocolate slipper with a lid with a pic of Cinderella on it, a mini fruit and marshmallow kebab with chocolate sauce and a thick strawberry drink with a candy floss top and chocolate straw. Jaci loved it all except the strawberry drink and said the rest was delicious.
The adults desert is Cinderellas delight. I dont know all the proper names but it was a chocolate tart in pastry with a white choc leaf, mixed red fruits with cream, a caramel creamy mouse topped with brown sugar and some redcurrants. All delicious.
While we were eating desert the princesses came out again. The same ones as the first time and Aroura and Philip danced next to the table again. Jaci sat thrilled again in her seat swaying to the music. None of the princesses came back to our table, which was fair enough as there were lots of people in the restaurant who hadnt met them yet. They all waved and blew kisses as they went past though. It was enough for Jaci though she loved just being in the same room with them.
Just as we were finishing desert the pro photographer was taking pics with the princesses near the throne. Jaci got her pic taken while she sat on the throne with Aroura stood one side and Philip stood the other, which we went to buy after as it was a lovely pic.
When our waitress saw wed finished desert she bought Jacinta over a princess wand to keep, when she cleared the table. The princesses and mice were just going in so we waved goodbye then we put our coats on. We took a last couple of pics and headed out at 1.55pm.
Wed been there for 2hr 10min and hadnt felt rushed at all. It was worth every min and every penny as it was an absolutely delicious meal and a magical experience.
It was 75 euros (child 20e + adult 55e) plus a 10 euro tip for our waitress who was so great.
I would defiantly go back again!
These are some other pics of the theming in the restaurant.
Did your DD not mind, being an old lady of almost 15 now? 
Anyway the starters arrived and were yummy. I ate every bit of mine. I have never eaten foie gras before but loved it. Suzy and Perla came out to the restaurant and came to us, one at a time. Dtr was in the middle of colouring in her picture with the pencils provided and Perla was very excited that the picture of Perla was being coloured.
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