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Bar Vita, Peterborough, ON

Bar Vita

4.6
4.6
189 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Italian
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Bar Vita offers italian-inspired cuisine in a stylish setting. We use fresh ingredients to bring our country-flare to classic Italian cuisine.


Patio and indoor seating available. Please indicate your preference and we will be happy to accommodate.

Make a reservation

2 people

8:00 p.m.


Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue, Wed 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Dinner Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    (705) 743-3339
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Steve Nichols
  • Neighbourhood
    Peterborough
  • Cross Street
    Hunter St West
  • Parking Details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 189 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Central Ontario

    Best Food

  • Central Ontario

    Best Service

  • Central Ontario

    Best Ambience

  • Central Ontario

    Best Value

  • Central Ontario

    Good for groups

  • Central Ontario

    Good for special occasions

  • Central Ontario

    Lively

  • Central Ontario

    Most Booked

189 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Lovely place. A little pricey. Would go there again.

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  2. Kate

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food great service great ambience! I would recommend this restaurant

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  3. CarlyW

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service, ambience + live music on the weekends combined with always-amazing food makes Bar Vita one of my favourite places to dine in Peterborough. Go here!!

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  4. LoKo

    Toronto

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    I enjoyed our visit very much. I was happy with where we were seated. The noise level got quite high after it got busy and we couldn't hear the music anymore. I'm glad we tried it out.

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  5. EmmaC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Food was amazing, service was great, ambiance was romantic.

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  6. BobbyP

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The meal, the service and the vibe was 'Top Drawer' !!!!!

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  7. AngieP

    Toronto

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    It was a great meal. The beet salad was delish.

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  8. SusanL

    Montreal

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    It was listed as a Italian restaurant when I searched it, but there wasn't any real Italian options on the menu, especially for vegetarians. Otherwise, it was nice.

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  9. alyc

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful restaurant! The food was absolutely amazing!!

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  10. Joshua

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 6, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    We had a wonderful time. The service was great, the food was better. This was our first visit but will not be our last. Worth every penny.

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  11. SDarling

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent place to eat. Great staff and nice atmosphere.

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  12. AprilH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We always enjoy ourselves at Bar Vita! Food is incredible! Shelby always the best Hostess! Thank You!

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  13. MarkP

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We’ve been a number of times. Everything was excellent as usual. Enjoyed the music that was playing when we arrived but did not enjoy the musician once he arrived and started playing. Personal preference. Every song sounded the same.

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  14. DaveP

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall3food5service4ambience3
    Place is clean. Food is beyond excellent. Service is friendly and informative. Been there a few times bow and it's just a little too noisy earlier on when the dinner crowd is there. Had to lean in and talk loud to my dinner mate which is counterintuitive considering the high quality dining experience that the food and presentation suggests. Slowly ramping up your sound levels as the bar crowd starts rolling in for drinks a little later on would be a good thought.

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  15. FrankF

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall1food1service3ambience2
    The veal Parmesan was cold, served with spaghetti noodle in lieu of, advertised linguine. The sauce came from a jar and lacked flavour. The veal was very thick and overdone. The live music was loud enough that a conversation with my dining partner was not possible.

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  16. Kate

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, great service, great music but volume was too loud.

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  17. Laru

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall1food1service3ambience3
    It was my Wife's Birthday and she ordered Sea Bass and Linguini. It was drenched in oil. I ordered Beef tenderloin rare and it was medium well. Not a good experience for a place we used to lov.

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  18. Simon

    Exclusive

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    My family and I had a great time at Bar Vita, our service was incredible and every single dish we all ordered was delicious. I will definitely be coming back!

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  19. AngieP

    Toronto

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience4
    Food was okay but salad was not very good. Overall nice dinner but a little over priced.

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  20. JeffG

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was excellent. Great vibe. Highly recommend Bar Vita!

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food great service

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  22. apesbutterfly

    Toronto

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on June 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our meal was delicious from appetizer to main course!

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  23. Cindy

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 2, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Raw oysters on the half shell were a real treat, and the live music is great.

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  24. KimF

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    The food is really good and consistent, however, the prices have gotten a bit out of hand. For a pasta dish to now be $32 it seems overpriced. We were also shocked at the price of coffee. We ordered 2 black coffees at the end of our meal and they were $5 each. I’ll still go but I was disappointed at the cost.

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  25. AmandaG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food, service and live music. Love the atmosphere of this place. My new favorite spot! I asked my husband to bring me back for my birthday!

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  26. BradM

    Toronto

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, service was amazing, look forward to our next visit.

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  27. RogerN

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 25, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    The ambiance is lovely Cosy quiet.The food was wonderful the appetizers very tasty All I all a great experience would go back again

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  28. JacquelineH

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience3
    The food was quite good, unfortunately our reservation was at peak and so our waiter was quite busy. Tried to get her attention for about 20 minutes just to get orders in as we knew they’d take a while preparing with the amount of people in the restaurant. Once the food came the waiter was much more tentative.

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  29. ReadC

    Toronto

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Exceptional food as always ! The chef is fabulous and so consistent. Our waitress Meaghan was wonderful. Had great suggestions, warm smile / personality. We had a wonderful night. Thank you

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  30. HowardH

    Toronto

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on April 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    I had the Vodka Rose pasta (I added shrimp) and me wife had the Gnoccihi - she said it was the best she ever had. We might try a Friday or Saturday night next time for the live music.

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  31. ChristyC

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing experience! Live music, fast service, delicious food and excellent atmosphere.

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  32. WandaB

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    As usual, when my sister and her husband come to visit from Pittsburgh, we always squeeze in a meal at Bar Vita. The servers are always engaging and attentive. My sister is vegan and gets the Cornuta but it would be nice if there were other vegan options available. My brother-in-law enjoyed his Wagu steak, but the mashed potatoes that had been offered verbally were gone when we ordered. Seared scallops and beet salad were very good.

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 4, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    The food was very good, hot and delivered right away. a decent wine list and service was perfect. It was our first visit. We definitely will be back

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  34. Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 31, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience1
    Food was very good, live music was ok but very loud, could not carry on a conversation even with the server.

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  35. TracieC

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food was delicious and our server was an absolute delight. Very attentive and friendly. Will definitely return soon!

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  36. ToddS

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was fantastic. Service was great. I will definitely be going back again and recommend it to anyone.

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  37. ColleenH

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was excellent, food was really amazing. Lots of great menu choices. Definitely go there again.

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  38. TammyA

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My husband and I always enjoy visiting Bar Vita - great food, great people, great atmosphere.

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  39. CherylC

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent drinks, food and service

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  40. CarlC

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience5
    I recently dined at a restaurant that had a lot going for it in terms of atmosphere, service, and overall ambiance. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted warmly by the hostess who showed me to my table promptly. The decor was tastefully done with a modern flair, and the lighting was just right - not too bright and not too dim. However, while the service and ambiance were top-notch, the food unfortunately the food did not measure up. Unfortunately, when it arrived The dish was also slightly overcooked and lacked the freshness I expected. On the plus side, the other aspects of the restaurant were excellent. Our server was attentive and friendly throughout the meal, checking on us regularly to ensure we had everything we needed. The wine list was impressive and reasonably priced, and the drinks were expertly crafted. Overall, while I was disappointed with the food, I would still recommend this restaurant to others for the overall experience. If the kitchen can elevate their dishes to match the level of service and ambiance, this could easily become a top-tier restaurant.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Bar Vita offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (705) 743-3339.

Bar Vita is rated 4.6 stars by 189 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

8:00 p.m.


Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Bar Vita

413 George St N, Peterborough, ON K9H 3R4

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Hunter St West
  • Neighbourhood
    Peterborough
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue, Wed 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Dinner Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking Details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Steve Nichols
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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