Chef Heinz is so great! Sit-down backyard wedding dinner July 2015 for 120 flawless…read more I have heard his whole pig roasts are famous but haven't had the pleasure of attending one : ) Chef Heinz was born, raised and trained in Switzerland. Prior to moving to the Okanagan he was employed in St. Moritz and Zurich as well as The Queen Elizabeth Hotel in Montreal, The Four Seasons in Calgary and The Savoury in North Vancouver. In Penticton, Heinz was employed at the Lakeside Hotel before following his dream of starting a catering company in 1996. The focus is local ingredients. The kitchen is surrounded by fruit stands, farmers and vineyards all of which support the mission of using local, in season, produce. Organic produce is delivered weekly. Local cheeses and breads are a staple. Whether you are celebrating a wedding at a local winery or in the comfort of your own garden, an office reception, brunch buffet, luncheon or theme dinner, he can make your event a memorable one.

Chef Heinz catered our daughters outdoor wedding in Twin Lakes, BC a few years back. Absolutely…read moreamazing food. Highly recommend. Delicious food, and extremely to work with.

Came here for a family dinner on a weeknight and overall enjoyed my meal. They had an extensive…read morecocktail and beverage menu, as well as a full menu with a variety of items. The service was great! I ordered a risotto which was good, but not amazing. The asparagus was crunchy and seemed not fully cooked. We sat on the patio but it was loud since it was on a busy street with constant traffic. The outdoor booth was comfortable, although very low down making it hard to reach my food on the table. Overall, this is a great option for a nice meal in Penticton, but could be improved with better seating and higher quality cooking.

Buckle in for a bit of a lengthy review on this one, I have many good things to say about this…read moreplace. We are Americans that live in a somewhat remote area, so we regularly travel to the Penticton area for shopping and amenities that can't be found in our local area. After we completed our errands this afternoon we decided to stop in to The Nest for a round of drinks and appetizers before returning home. We had the pleasure of being served by the owner himself, who is an extremely friendly and polite gentleman. The vibe upon walking in immediately felt casual and welcoming. The owners passion for what he does shines when he speaks about the menu and about the restaurant. He was extremely attentive despite being short staffed this evening, and being it was our first time in he took the time to explain that the restaurant uses only locally sourced ingredients, and makes as much as they can from scratch in house. The drink menu is pretty expansive and is full of many craft cocktails that are not commonly found elsewhere. Being someone who loves a French 75 and a Tom Collins, I was happy to see both. You'll find many specialty flavors of margaritas, gin and tonics, and smoked cocktails all made with locally distilled spirits. Additionally, they have a nice selection of local beer, wine, and cider when available. As far as the food menu, there are few (if any!) other restaurants I can honestly say I would be willing to try every item on the menu, but this is one of them. There is a unique collection of dishes and options for everyone, with entree options varying from red meat, to seafood, to gluten free, to vegetarian. We opted for two of the appetizers, the baked Brie and nuts and the bison carpaccio. Both were exceptional and fresh tasting. The quality of the ingredients used is apparent. This place will have to be one of our go-to spots from now on. The service is enough to keep you coming back, but we are so looking forward to trying everything else the menu has to offer. Highly recommend giving this place a chance if you haven't already!

Fabulous dishes, look & taste amazing! Wonderful owner & staff, helpful, knowledgeable and very…read morecareful and caring with everything served. You just feel happy when you walk in because everyone in there are happy.

I stopped by for a quick bite and had an amazing sandwich and soup here. The food was unreal and…read morethe service was fast and friendly. I definitely would recommend stopping by this amazing spot in Penticton. And we will definitely be back again!

Popped in for a quick lunch bite while waiting for friends to return and pick us up on the way out…read moreof town. Inside offered counter-style ordering while outside appeared to have table service. Cute spot with a mom-n-pop deli feel to it. All of the food appeared to be scratch made upon ordering. Wife and I shared two sandwiches...their Bench Club and also a chicken panini. The club featured sliced turkey, crisp bacon, Canadian smoked cheddar, avocado, lettuce and tomato on grilled multi-grain bread. The panini was pressed and grilled, served with chicken breast, basil pesto mayo, melted cheese and a house-made apple chutney on ciabatta bread. Both were hearty, filling and delicious. Timing was right, service prompt and a solid meal before our next car adventure.

Stopped in Penticton BC and found a hidden gem for brunch!…read more Indoor and outdoor seating. We enjoyed the smoked salmon eggs benny and coffee. It was made to order. Delicious There is free parking on the street in front of the cafe.

Super yummy happy hour. Service was good, with some great cocktails on the menu. Cute patio setup,…read morewith a chill vibe and decor. Unique flavours with an Asian fusion theme. Portions weren't bad, but also not huge. I would definitely recommend it and go back for the food.

Cute place. Good cocktails, came here for lunch. Got take away but then ended up eating on the…read morepatio. Service was good, wasn't so busy. Food was okay. Skip the bao bun. Got the fried rice which was the best thing. Ordered the bread but I think better if it was served at the table, it did become hard if you don't eat it right away.

Finally made it to Il Vecchio Delicatessen to try one of their sandwiches…read more We dropped in on a Wednesday afternoon (2:00pm). Small lineup but the workers are quick making sandwiches. You can pick any cheese and meat from their list. Menu consists of sandwiches, paninis, salads and tiramisu. Sandwiches are $8.09 to $9.85. $2.99 to make it a lettuce wrap is quite the ripoff. - 2 Meat & 1 cheese ($8.09) - prosciutto san danielle, genoa salami and gouda green pesto. Sandwich came with lettuce, tomato, pickles, sun-fried tomatoes, artichoke, eggplant and pepperoncini. A lot of ingredients, but not a lot of flavour going on. Cash only. Cheap spot to grab a quick bite but light flavours.

Great deli. Long lineups because the sandwiches are just that good. Nice cheese options to go with…read moreall the deli meats.

Eat here regularly. Well maybe not too regular but 4-5 times a year and I or my family members have…read morenever had a bad meal here. Consistently great food and good service. Can get busy but that's to be expected for a restaurant that's been around for as long as I can remember. Highly recommend.

Great Greek spot in Penticton. Make resos ahead of time if you have a group; lines will definitely…read morebe out the door from the time they open. Food is delish! They serve huge portions, so expect to take home leftovers. Highlights were the Saganaki fried cheese, souvlaki plates, Solomos Skaras salmon, and Lamb Lemonata. The lamb dish sells out really quickly after opening, so if it's calling your name and it's not sold out, order it! Our server was wonderful (I wish I remembered his name!), but he took great care of my family while we were there. Looking forward to coming back next summer.