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A photo of Rare Restaurant restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(153)
$$$$
• French • Peterborough
Booked 6 times today
Great food, exceptional service Our server was extremely accommodating and the prime rib was amazing All of it made for a fantastic experience with an amazing dinner date.
A photo of The Imperial Tandoor restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(349)
$$$$
• Indian • Peterborough
Booked 3 times today
Superb Indian food! Honestly – there is none better within all of the GTA. Authentic dishes, made with absolute attention to detail. They grind their own spices fresh on location, and it’s noticeable. No wonder this place is packed even on a Sunday. Too bad it’s a 45 minute drive for us to get there, but well worth the drive.
A photo of Chemong Lodge Home of Country Dining restaurant
4.4
Awesome(744)
$$$$
• Home cooking • Peterborough
Booked 2 times today
Exceeded expectations! The food choices were phenomenal , the taste was superb, service was fantastic and the view was amazing! My only regret is I hadn’t gone sooner… will definitely be back! If you want a relaxing, classy yet relaxed ,top of the line brunch - Chemong lodge would be my recommendation
A photo of Shoeless Joe's - Peterborough restaurant
4.2
Awesome(42)
$$$$
• Canadian • Peterborough
Booked 5 times today
Very accommodating. It can be a little noisy here and we brought my dad who is not a fan of too much noise and the way put us at a table tucked away from the noise. He also teases a lot and they were very good with him. Mac and cheese was delicious. I do miss the cordon bleu.
A photo of Elmhirst's Resort restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(305)
$$$$
• Farm-to-table • Peterborough
Booked 3 times today
I had a wonderful breakfast at Elmhirst. They’re incredibly careful about gluten, and the whole service team knows what’s gluten-free, what may contain gluten, and what isn’t safe. It makes dining there so easy when you have celiac disease. The service is always top-notch. I had the omelet, which was delicious, and my husband had the waffles. They looked phenomenal, and he said they were delicious too. He finished every last bite, so I’d say they were a hit!
A photo of The Peddler restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(26)
$$$$
• Canadian • Peterborough
Booked 1 time today
We were a group of three siblings and our spouses. From the beginning, service was exceptional, friendly and knowledgeable. The food exceeded our expectations and the ambience in a small Ontario town was warm and as an Architect I appreciated the decor. We highly recommend.
A photo of Moxies - Pickering restaurant
4.5
Awesome(953)
$$$$
• Contemporary Canadian • Pickering
Booked 25 times today
Great Date Night at Moxies Pickering! Took my wife out for a date night at Moxies Pickering, and we had a fantastic experience from start to finish. We started off with the smashed avocado dip—the fresh-made guacamole and pico de gallo paired with the warm, fresh-cooked chips were a great way to kick off the meal. For mains, we shared the steak frites and the blackened shrimp tacos: Steak Frites: The tenderloin done perfectly. The chimichurri added awesome flavor, and the truffle and parm fries with arugula were delicious. Blackened Shrimp tacos: Super flavorful with just the right amount of kick from the cajun spices and spicy aioli, balanced nicely by the pickled red onion, corn salsa, and jalapeño lime crema. Plus, having extra chips and guacamole on the side made it even better. Great food, great atmosphere, and a perfect spot for a date night. We’ll definitely be back!
A photo of Hobart's Lighthouse restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(422)
$$$$
• Gastro Pub • Peterborough
Amazing as usual!!! Food was delicious and the ambiance was perfect. My family loves it at Hobart’s. Enjoy some much deserved down-time. See you in the spring! 😊
A photo of Urban Pantry restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(836)
$$$$
• Canadian • Uxbridge
Booked 17 times today
Awesome lunch!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
A photo of Gusto Grande restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(351)
$$$$
• Italian • Lindsay
Booked 8 times today
As always, we enjoyed a quiet satisfying meal at Gusto Grande! At the risk of sounding repetitive, the menu appeals to the discerning Italian palate. Home made goodness in every bite! Our favourite restaurant by far!

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  • Stacy
    Toronto / Ontario •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    This was my second visit....first time just over a year ago, and I was so-so with it. However I am glad I gave it another try! Food was really good...Beef Barley soup should be on the menu daily! We had three appetizers...all three received great reviews. Love the upgrade to nice wine glasses, that makes all the difference. Took a little too long to get a reservation, but glad we decided to hold out and go for dinner. Atmosphere is also very nice, both inside and out. Our serving staff were also very friendly and helpful.
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    Nest$$$$• Farm-to-table• Uxbridge
    •
    4.2
  • Dr. Peter M
    Toronto / Ontario •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Oct 25, 2026
    Superb Indian food! Honestly – there is none better within all of the GTA. Authentic dishes, made with absolute attention to detail. They grind their own spices fresh on location, and it’s noticeable. No wonder this place is packed even on a Sunday. Too bad it’s a 45 minute drive for us to get there, but well worth the drive.
    More info
    The Imperial Tandoor$$$$• Indian• Peterborough
    •
    4.8
  • OpenTable DinerGold
    Toronto / Ontario •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Oct 18, 2026
    Exceeded expectations! The food choices were phenomenal , the taste was superb, service was fantastic and the view was amazing! My only regret is I hadn’t gone sooner… will definitely be back! If you want a relaxing, classy yet relaxed ,top of the line brunch - Chemong lodge would be my recommendation
    More info
    Chemong Lodge Home of Country Dining$$$$• Home cooking• Peterborough
    •
    4.4
  • Gareth
    Toronto / Ontario •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Oct 17, 2026
    Great food, exceptional service Our server was extremely accommodating and the prime rib was amazing All of it made for a fantastic experience with an amazing dinner date.
    More info
    Rare Restaurant$$$$• French• Peterborough
    •
    4.8
  • David
    Toronto / Ontario •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Oct 17, 2026
    We were a group of three siblings and our spouses. From the beginning, service was exceptional, friendly and knowledgeable. The food exceeded our expectations and the ambience in a small Ontario town was warm and as an Architect I appreciated the decor. We highly recommend.
    More info
    The Peddler$$$$• Canadian• Peterborough
    •
    4.8
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