When my wife and I were going to be making a random stop in Belleville for a couple nights, I did…read moremy thing and looked up what to do and eat while in town. I'm from an even smaller town, so I'm used to short lists for those things, but I was glad when I randomly came across The Lark. It wasn't on one of the review sites or a travel blog, but just simply perusing the downtown landscape on Google Maps. Their space on Bridge Street is airy and spacious, but the small footprint keeps things intimate, with a stunning bar that beckons to slake your thirst. Although the restaurant's name isn't on-the-nose Italian, the menu is very much so. With a handful each of primi, secondi and dolci, chances are that you won't suffer from choice paralysis while ordering, but what they have is nonetheless quite enticing. Burrata is always an easy choice, especially at a restaurant like The Lark where you know you're going to get good quality cheese and accoutrements. They didn't disappoint! The milky, semi-solid cheese paired well with tender hunks of sweet butternut squash and the crisp savouriness of fried sage. Pomegranate seeds and hazelnuts brought some sweetness and crunch, while house-made sourdough was good enough to be eaten on its own. For my main, I went with the beef cheek pappardelle. The succulent shreds of cheek took the place of ground beef in the rich Bolognese, and my taste buds were all the better for it. The fresh pappardelle was luxuriously tender, with its delicate folds sopping up all that delicious sauce. Rounded out with parm and basil, it shows that you don't have to recreate the wheel to make an excellent dish. My wife's brown butter gnocchi was no slouch either, with a decadent cream sauce, and nice hint of char to the lovely and light pasta pillows. Not to be beaten, the apple cobbler was absolutely amazing. Definitely sized for two, but no judgment if you solo it, every part was fall dessert perfection. Service was wonderfully knowledgeable on the food and drink side, as well as friendly and easygoing. I was getting strong owner-vibes, but I'm too lazy to do the amount of Googling required for a confirm. The Lark is getting done dirty by the algorithm on the major review sites and if they won't loudly announce their possession of the title as "best restaurant in Belleville", I sure will.

My favourite place in all of Belleville! The food is amazing as are the cocktails. There's a good…read morevariety to choose from for different tastes. I've gone back again since my first time visiting to try a few more things. The Beef Cheek Pappardelle was my overall favourite, but the Beef short rib was a close second. It's a cute little spot in downtown Belleville with a nice ambience. There's lots of street parking available nearby or there's a big lot that's very walkable. Service was great, we even got the bartenders choice for the drinks and it was really well done. If you're ever in the Belleville area and are looking for a spot to have dinner, this is definitely the place.

The foood has struck again!!…read more Lady food and the food attended this place a few days ago. Luckily foods identity has yet to be discovered! As food scrolled google for unsuspecting restaurants, food stumbled across this gem. We were welcomed in to a warm friendly atmosphere with a food approved decor. If youre looking for a sificated man cave this is the place. Lady food got a fish taco, which were bomb, lady food did not eat the whole thing as she hates food consumption but was pleasantly surprised. The food sampled and was embellished by a savoury, zesty, cool taste explosion. The food got a burger which was made from local beef, the rich flowing flavour captivated the food. Food gives this 5 cobs. Must go. Also the food saw you checking him out other man in the restaurant. You couldnt handle the food.

Friend recommended this place in downtown Belleville and it didn't disappoint. We started with the…read moremeat charcuterie board. Meat was excellent and it came with lots of veggies too. I ordered the lamb pasta and my husband the salmon. Both were cooked and seasoned to perfection. We ended the meal with the strawberry shortcake. All and all a terrific experience.

So glad we came here after MULTIPLE locals recommended this cocktail spot ! Situated right in…read morebetween Grange & Lacey wineries, it's a must-stop for a chill fun time. The owner/mixologist is super cool too. There's tons of space, seating (sunny & shaded), flowers, and lawn games! There's speciality cocktails & hot dogs you can order from the cocktail mobile truck. We tried their: -Flight Path cocktail (4/5, fun, fruity & will get you tipsy!) -Huli Huli hotdog (loved the pineapple salsa on the hot dog, just wishes the portion size was bigger!)

This is an overpriced tourist trap. It has mediocre food, and it is dishonest about the minimum 18%…read moregratuity that they charge.

(Late post) We visited in October when it just started to get chilly. We were seated outdoors so we…read morehad to combat the wind and ashes from the campfire that blew our way. We had no trouble moving to another table but once we sat a bit farther from the fire I felt very cold very quickly. I ordered the fish and chips (it was phenomenal), their special $9 cocktail (which was okay), and their special of the night which was a brisket plate. For $32 we expected a bit more ... Also we saw people seating inside when we left, would have appreciated if we were given a choice.

It's been a couple of years since we've been here. Located on the main strip (Princess Street) in…read moreKingston I remember the menu being more focused on sandwiches, burgers, salads etc On this visit the menu was mainly pizza and pasta's so maybe the focus has changed? They have a decent cocktail menu. What was ordered: Pasta Bolognese - sauce was okay by the pasta they chose was broken pieces of a flat pasta Rigatoni Barolo - beef was really tender but there wasn't enough rapini Drunken Canadian Pizza - parts of the crust was almost burnt. Pizza itself was okay. Food seem to take along time to arrive and it wasn't busy (only 2 other small groups in the restaurant). Service was decent enough despite there being only 1 server at the time. Restrooms are downstairs and not accessible. All dishes are in the 18-22 dollar range with the exception of the shareable dishes they have which are priced slightly higher.

Food was pretty good as was the ambiance but it really took was too long for our food to arrive…read more We visited with our three year old on a busy Saturday but we were seated shortly after we called ahead to make a reservation. We saw a number of people leave the restaurant because they waited too long for someone to come over or drinks to come etc. We ordered not too long after we sat down. A grilled cheese for our daughter, tomato soup for me and a club sandwich for my hubby. In our experience typically kids meals come out the quickest but not in our case. Somehow our order took almost an hour to come out of the kitchen. Our server was sweet and it wasn't her fault but we weren't offered anything while we waited. While the food tasted pretty good, it was a bit of a struggle to entertain our bored and hungry toddler. If you're not in a rush, definitely check this place out!

What a fantastic find on our short stay in the PEC. The food was delicious, clearly well prepared…read more The photos don't do them justice as it was dark inside (dark for photos, not for eating). We don't drink, so no comments on the amazing looking drinks menu; the food tho was just delicious. The menu changes according to what is available - such is the nature of farm to table - but the server says pork and fish are often on the menu. We had roasted beets, shishito peppers, stuffed squash flowers, pickerel, and pork belly. We were happily stuffed as we enjoyed every bite!! The server said they do Sunday brunch and we hope to try that before we leave. There's outdoor seating but we sat inside as it was a cold September night. I highly recommend (open for dinner, and Sunday brunch)

A cute little spot in PEC in the Waupos area. My party and I sat outside to enjoy the nice weather…read moreand it was quite nice and quiet. They have a menu that rotates daily and is available to be viewed ahead of time online (it's on a chalkboard in the resto). Service was excellent and the portions were explained to us and how the ordering is typically done (medium plates, meant to share with 2-3 dishes per person). The food was really well done especially with the seasonal/daily offerings. The duck liver mousse was the favourite at the table served with thin bread. The mousse was smooth with good duck liver flavour and a nice sweet balanced with the pickled onions. The duck leg confit was well cooked and very tender with good seasoning. The pork belly and mussels were good, but not so much a highlight in comparison. Ended the dinner off with the Chamomile creme brulee which was also excellent.

Eclectic older building with fresh paint and clean interior. Ample parking with spacious outside…read morecourtyard. Friendly staff, hospitable with a small town charm. Some gluten free options available. Plan to spend a few hundred when you eat a the various courses. Yum!

Outstanding food and drink. Very popular among locals. The classic feel of fine dining.read more

Got takeout, but still enjoyed our meal a lot. We got the jamon croquette, octopus appetizer and…read moreseafood paella. All were delicious! The croquette was perfectly crunchy on the outside and smooth on the inside. It was a lot better than other croquettes I've had in Canada. The octopus was also really good, it was perfectly flavoured and the texture was not too chewy. The star of the show was the paella. The paella was super good, a little on the saltier side. The mussels were delicious, but it was a bit sandy inside, I felt it could be cleaned a bit better. Overall love this restaurant and would come back!

Bocado is a wonderful Spanish tapas restaurant in the heart of downtown Picton and Prince Edward…read moreCounty. I booked this place for my 12 year wedding anniversary. I recommend making a reservation to avoid disappointment. We were early for our reservation and the hostess was able to give us a table. There are 2 dining rooms with different themes. The front room has a beautiful bar beside the open air kitchen. The dining area has a nice bright rustic ambiance. Definitely, a great place for date night. The rear dining room has a lounge feel. The light is dimmed and tables have candlelights. There's nice lounge music playing here as well. Now for the food. The menu is divided into 3 sections: Tapas del bar - small dishes to share and sample some curated Spanish delicacies. Grande provides a selection of main course entrees. Paella is a Valencian rice dish that is great for sharing and served on a large cast iron skillet. We ordered the jamon croquetas. The croquetas were served with pickles and garlic aioli. They are delicate and packed with flavor. The second tapas we ordered was the Albacore tuna served with bulgur cracker. The dish was esthetically pleasing and we really enjoying the green liquid sauce. Very impressive dish. For our main we decided to share the seafood paella which consisted of Argentina red shrimps, organic salmon, and mussels. The rice was flavorful and we love the crispy rice on the bottom of the skillet. This dish checked all the boxes in flavor, presentation, and texture. We finished our meal with the grand finale: Spanish Churro. This is not your regular churro. This was shaped like a cinamon bun and you have two delightful dipping sauces - dolce de leche and dark chocolate. This was by far the best churro I've ever had. Overall, the experience was exceptional and I recommend this place if yoi are looking to try some elevated Spanish cuisine. The server was attentive and provided advice on how to eat each dish. The prices are on the higher-end so plan on spending about $50-$75 per person.

Excellent signature cocktails!…read more We sat on the patio, it was gorgeous with a water fountain, light music... Staff a very accommodating and friendly!

Passed by this place a couple of times and I always thought it was just a hotel establishment but…read moremy friend was convinced there was a restaurant hidden inside. Finally went inside to confirm and then made a reservation of that night on their outdoor patio area. The vibe is really nice since the patio is it's own separate area with some really nice...tiling? Idk it just feels really premium and good vibes outside. Ordered the Nabulsi Cheese small plate as well as the Pan Seared Flat-Iron Steak as the recommendation from the server. I'm really not that well versed in fine dining or just more pricy places, so this was a relatively new experience on my end. The nabulsi cheese plate was exceptional. The blend of flavours (olives, tomatoes, shallots) were really nice mixed together. The cheese was amazing, chewy and just great texture all on a nice sliced baguette. Kinda like a flavour explosion which was amazing. Definitely try the cheese plate. The flat-iron steak wasn't you typical steak cooked along with a potato side (mashed or fries). The steak was paired with a quinoa mix, "panca pepper demi and aji verde" which were the dark brown/black sauce and the green sauce in the picture. Steak was super tender and with both sauces were phenomenal. On the same vein as the nabulsi cheese plate, these dishes are literally flavours I've never tasted before and they were amazing. I never really tried quinoa either and was skeptical as to how it would pair alongside steak but it was actually quite nice since the texture was so different then the other things we ordered. This place is the definition of a hidden gem for me. Not even a Yelp page (woohoo another business added!) and not signage outside indicating what it is. Hopefully this review gives it it's much needed appreciation! 5 stars easily.

Coffee is as with any other shop…read more The perks are you can buy beer here, BUT you can also get bikes and repairs and you can even snag a plant trimming if you ask the folks.

Finding good coffee in a new town is like playing Russian roulette. Ok, not really but kinda if…read moreyou're a coffee snob who doesn't like to waste their one cup a day on something mediocre. A quick search of cafes in Belleville Ontario brought up this place - a combination bicycle repair shop and cafe. Despite the split focus, the baristas know what they are doing and the coffee is on point. I had a cortado, which was strong but not bitter and the milk was just at the right temperature. The place uses coffee from Pilot Coffee Roasters, one of the better cafe collectives out there. Only strike was the price at $4.50. That's more than Toronto prices. But I paid. And it was good.