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.

Had the burger was good , fries were not overly hot or warm ( close to cold ) .. lighting is very…read moredark and menu is black with small white print .. hard to read .especially at night .. had to use our cell phone lights to read menu and that was tough . has a good vibe inside .. would go back but not on my top 5 for here in the city

My friend and I were visiting another friend and she suggested we go to one of her favourite spots…read morein town for a snack. We got a bunch of sharable appetizers and sat outside. We were close to the sidewalk and road but even though there were lots of passersby, it wasn't bothersome at all. We ordered some waffle fries which I loved because I don't see this offered as often. The calamari was pretty good, and my favourite were the crab cakes. We all had drinks (I had a cocktail) and everything was fully enjoyed. Our server was super friendly and always checked on us and made sure our cups were always full. I can see why my friend is a regular patron here, as everyone was friendly and the food was great!

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.

(Late post) We stumbled upon this place on ournroadtip in October because another restaurant we…read morewanted to go to was closed that day....didn't make reservations since we didn't know how long the road trip was going to take. Though the meal was not mind blowing we were happy with our fish tacos and burger. They also didn't have a cocktail menu but made a pretty solid whiskey sour upon request. Very happy we stopped by!

Service was a bit slow. It took a long time (more than 5 minutes) for someone to acknowledge me at…read morethe door waiting to be seated and there were empty tables. I ordered the wings and they were alright.

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

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.

good food and good service. wehave been there at least 5 times and have never been disappointedread more

Not a lot of great options in the Pickering area yet for foods, but we stumbled across The Social…read moreBar & Lounge. For those who are familiar, this is very similar to Smash Kitchen vibes. Menu is a tad over priced, but I can't deny it tastes good. Not overly salty or oily as bar food often is, and I actually really enjoyed their pasta. It's definitely a great place to go for a bit of a splurgy night with friends where you're prepared to pay $20-40 per person. I like it for a date night to have some heavier foods that I wouldn't want to try cooking at home. The short rib pappardelle was the best. I love the flavour and it's not too crazy heavy, even though it looks really creamy. It has very beef stew type vibes. The chicken wings were well cooked and still moist. I think it was too much flavour going on though. You LOVE the first and even second wing. But by the third one, I felt like it was getting too heavy. I know though that a lot of people love that and can't get enough of it. I personally don't like too much of any one thing. The brussel sprouts I felt the same. It's really yum for the first few bites but it gets really heavy after a while. I think it's really fun to have the appetizers and share a main with someone. The foods are a bit heavier, more of a flavour bomb, but everything is executed well and the staff are really nice! We've even done take out and the portions were very much the same.

Let's start with the good... ambience is nice. There's a low light and regular lighting seating…read morearea. Food overall is average - nothing stood out for us. Issue was with portion size - ridiculously small. Main dishes are appetizer servings size - I know we're going through rough times - but don't rip your guests off... we stopped by McDonalds afterwards :( Underwhelmed - underserved.

Returned! To celebrate my daughter's birthday. I have been thinking of taking her here, knowing…read morethat she would enjoy their cocktails. I am glad that we chose this place! Each dish has elevated twist, and the price is so reasonable and even generous for the quality. Cocktails are excellent (lots of line-ups). They also serve nice choices of local craft beers on tap. We ordered: (Food) #Cast Iron Baked Brie fresh baked brie with house-made wild berry compote, candied pecans, prosciutto, garlic crostini $17 : This served as perfect appetizer for 3 of us. Enjoyable. Variety of ways to enjoy the baked brie. #Canadian Striploin 7oz striploin, garlic herb mashed potatoes, grilled seasonal vegetables: We tried different & great steak dish here before, and this one is also EXCELLENT - the on-point seasonings, perfectly med-rare. Roasted veggies and mashed potato leave its own flavour and texture with right amount of seasonings. #Stuffed Mushroom Ravioli stuffed with wild mushrooms, tossed in a beurre blanc sauce, topped with fresh Parmesan: I wished the ravioli itself had more mushroom-forward flavor, and the wrapper had more delicacy (in terms of thickness and texture). However, I loved the beurre Blanc sauce - it was foamy - making the butter-ly and creamy sauce feel light in the mouth. Nice hint of tangy-ness. #Herb Crusted Salmonwith garlic herb mashed potatoes, grilled seasonal vegetables, and beurre blanc sauce: The same sauce as ravioli, that matched with salmon well. (Cocktails) #Fig Fizz: With Durham distillery Gin, Raspberry Liqueur, fig jam, lemon juice, honey syrup, soda # Lavender cosmopolitan # Passion Prosecco Martini # Spicy Hibiscus Margarita All the cocktails were presented beautifully. Today's highlight was Spicy Hibiscus Margarita. (Dessert) Chocolate Espresso Martini Cake rich vanilla cake, mascarpone, house-made chocolate espresso mousse $10: Essentially, tiramisu. lol. Nicely presented. This place is versatile for us. Just for snack, just for cocktails, just for local beer, and elevated food experiences. Promising satisfying experience in each occasion. So blessed to have this place in my neighbourhood.

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!)

Loved this place! It's just off the main road so it's not too busy. There are several tables you…read morecan sit at for dine-in. The roti is delicious and the portions are pretty big. We also ordered the oxtail which was absolutely delicious but also very spicy for my untrained palette. I would approach with caution if you're not good with spice. The owners are also very friendly! We will definitely be back.

Quick fast and delicious Trini food. Had doubles and chicken roti. Both were tasty and prepared…read morefresh. Friendly owner.