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Heather Lodge
Price: Very Expensive•Contemporary European•5(315)Reserve an evening of fine dining with meals finished by a superb culinary team in an adult-only restaurant. Whether it is a romantic dinner or a friend's gathering, we offer an experience you will remember. It matched with an Ontario Local Bar Menu of featured Wineries, Local Brewery and Spirits, and even an option for BYOW for an extra charge. Our staff team wants to spoil you with a great meal, served with attention to detail in a relaxing and special ambiance. Please be sure to tell us if you are celebrating a special occasion so we can decorate your table. Choose from an option of early seating from 5:00-5:30pm for a 3-course meal (1.5 hr timeline) for $68.00 per person or 6:00-7:30pm for a 4-course meal for $74.00 per person (includes tea/coffee). The menu is created daily & created to order with our culinary team: featuring a soup of the day, 3 salads, 3 appetizers, 5 main courses, and 3 dessert options. Please notify us in advance of any dietary concerns.Riverside Inn
Price: Moderate•Canadian•4.8(444)Well known for great portions and great people - come check us out!
One Fine Food
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.7(923)One Fine Food restaurant offers a dining experience that is sure to appeal to everyone from shoppers taking a break from perusing the market, to foodies looking for a delicious meal in a casual, unassuming atmosphere. The restaurant features carefully sourced food, authentic Italian flavours and recipes.. With an open kitchen and wood-fired pizza oven adding to the ambience, our interactive style of dining elevates the experience of simply enjoying a great meal to one in which guests leave having had a shared experience with our chefs.Rare Restaurant
Price: Very Expensive•French•4.8(30)Welcome to our vibrant, creative and loving home!
Rare Restaurant + Bar was inspired by Chef Andrew and Mai in Fall 2022. They envisioned a great place to go for unique food, stiff drinks and a memorable experience between friends and family. Quality is at the forefront of Rare's values. As a team, we deliver the best culinary experience to our guests.
Isn't life better with great food and easy conversation? Let Rare take care of that for you.
The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Peterborough
Price: Expensive•Steakhouse•4.7(2,452)The Keg Steakhouse & Bar serves the finest cuts of succulent steak, aged for tenderness and grilled to perfection. Prime rib is a Keg specialty, slow roasted, hand carved and perfectly seasoned with special Keg spices. The restaurant also serves delicious seafood, memorable appetizers, crisp salads and decadent desserts. A casual ambiance and friendly, very knowledgeable staff are proud and reliable trademarks of The Keg Steakhouse & Bar. You'll find a truly comfortable and satisfying dining atmosphere accompanied by a fun and up-scale bar setting where guests can enjoy an excellent wine list, signature Keg martinis, and fresh squeezed juice cocktails.Gusto Grande
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.7(136)Welcome to Gusto Grande, experience the soulful vibrancy of our authentic Italian-inspired cuisine. Set in the Kawartha Lakes area, many of our foods are prepared with locally sourced ingredients ensuring we deliver the highest quality product. If you are in the mood to enjoy casual-fine dining and exceptional food in a stylish art deco setting, then Gusto Grande has a place setting just for you!
One Eyed Jack - Peterborough
Price: Moderate•Grill•4.4(37)Our menu is prepared with locally sourced ingredients ensuring we deliver the highest quality product. If you are in the mood to enjoy casual-fine dining and exceptional food in a stylish art deco setting.Capra Toro Peterborough
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.7(712)Capra Toro is Peterborough's Italian dining spot. We offer a wide variety of authentic Italian dishes, wood fired pizza, and great music. Capra Toro is your place for good food, good times, and good music.
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- MMelissaToronto / Ontario •2 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoAlways a great evening with good vibes, great drinks and awesome food. Celebrated a few of my birthdays here and a few of our friends and will def keep coming back.More infoBar VitaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Peterborough•4.6
- MMatthewToronto / Ontario •1 review5.0Dined on Mar 16, 2025Amazing food! As a table we got the garlic pesto bread, two pizzas(I don’t recall the names), chicken parmigiana and the eggplant parmigiana. The flavours or everything were so complex and multidimensional! The eggplant parmigiana definitely stood out from the rest! It was the best eggplant parmigiana I’ve ever had! The eggplant had an almost nutty flavour to it, and there wasn’t a hint of bitterness which I often find with eggplant. I was blow away! Lastly for desert we all split the cannolis, which were so light and delicious! The restaurant its self is well decorated with moody lighting! The decor is a combination of eclectic and classic, but overall an amazing vibe. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone!More infoCapra Toro PeterboroughPrice: Moderate• Italian• Peterborough•4.7
- WWarrenVIPChicago / Illinois •23 reviews5.0Dined on Mar 14, 2025An ecekkent dinner with fabulous cocktails Caesar salad and excellent duck confit. Can;t wait to returnMore infoRare RestaurantPrice: Very Expensive• French• Peterborough•4.8
- GGwynToronto / Ontario •1 review5.0Dined on Mar 9, 2025Great appetizers, we had the Spinach dip and the Cauliflower bites- both delicious! But if you get the chance try the Cuban eggrolls-the best!More infoThe Publican HousePrice: Expensive• Pub• Peterborough•4.3
- SSerenaToronto / Ontario •2 reviews5.0Dined on Mar 8, 2025Service, food and drinks were all amazing. Our server was attentive but not interruptive :)More infoAGAVE BY IMPERIALPrice: Expensive• Mexican• Peterborough•4.5
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Frequently asked questions
Healthy restaurants located in Central Ontario include The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Peterborough, One Fine Food and Rare Restaurant
Restaurants with gluten-free options in Central Ontario are The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Peterborough, One Fine Food and Capra Toro Peterborough
Bottomless brunch in Central Ontario is available at One Fine Food, The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Peterborough and Hearthside Dining - Elmhirst's Resort
The most romantic restaurant in Central Ontario is The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Peterborough
Restaurants in Central Ontario with a great view include Heather Lodge, Hearthside Dining - Elmhirst's Resort and Riverside Inn