My fiancé and I went to Il Buco and honestly, it was one of the best fine dining experiences we've…read morehad in Barrie. I had the seafood risotto, and it was absolutely incredible -- perfectly cooked, rich, and full of flavor. The bruschetta was also perfect -- fresh, flavorful, and just the right start to the meal. The service was a little slow at times(refills/check if we were doing alright), and our table was on the smaller side, but the staff handled it well. The servers were quick to clear empty dishes, which made everything feel smooth and comfortable despite the space. Overall, a lovely experience from start to finish. Definitely one of Barrie's gems for fine dining -- we'll be back for sure!

We were across the street with family at the local pub and literally stumbled across this…read morerestaurant and entered through the back door. We were so happy we did. We ended up having an excellent meal. My father in law who said he wasn't hungry quickly changed his mind when he saw the food coming out! We had a great dinner and we would definitely go back if we are in Barrie anytime soon.

One of the best Pizza spots north end of Simcoe…read more. This family operated restaurant. Simple indoor seating but its known for the take out pizza and salads. The family is super nice and they always deliver a great product.

Great authentic Italian food. Take out only. Would love to be able to eat in other than by the…read moredoor like it used to be.

Came here for dinner after a day of skiing. The options are slim so this is one of the few…read morerestaurants nearby. We had: - I had the bean veggie burger ($20, upgraded $2 greek salad and extr $2 cheese). It was a little dry and didn't have much flavour, but nothing some ketchup and mustard can't fix. I appreciate the double patty - ribs dinner with fries and house salad $26. Fries are excellent - Thai chicken salad. A nice amount of salad - burger with soup. Standard pub burger - pulled pork sandwich with fries. My friend said it was fine All in all the food is standard pub fare, likewise with the ambiance. It wasn't anything special but it hit the spot. The main issue is the food came out about 45 minutes after we ordered, and the other tables appeared to have already received their food so we weren't sure what the delay was. But this was also the closest restaurant for us so if we were to stay in the same place, I would still come back as it's the best nearby option.

Decent pub food, we stopped there on the way from Moonstone to Vetta spa and had bruschetta with…read moreeggplant toppings, shrimps, and Greek salad to share. The place was absolutely empty at 4pm, the service was quick and friendly.

One of the popular restaurants at Friday Harbour. We made a reservation for 11 of us in advance but…read morewhen we arrived, the hostess informed us that there was no reservation made. Quite a rough start to our dining experience here, since it was confirmed over the phone from their staff previously. After some back and forth, I assume it was the manager, made it work for us, and we sat on their patio/ outdoor area. The restaurant indoor looked super cozy and cute! The staff here and service onwards was great so it really made up for the first hiccup when we entered. Food was good as well with some hit or misses: Burrata 5/5 - Came with proscuitto. Great starter with the creamy burrata and salty proscuitto. Caesar salad 4/5 - Nothing too special and can probably skip on this dish. But if you like caesar salads, this is a good palette opener. Rucola e Pera 4/5 - A good baby arugula salad with pear, toasted walnuts, parm and lemon vinaigrette. Frittura misa 5/5 - Can't go wrong with fried seafood. This came with calamari, black tiger shrimp and a lemon aioli. Perfectly cooked and quite delicious. Penne ala vodka 4/5 - Penne with rose sauce. It's a good dish but have had better in Toronto restaurants. Fettuccine ai funghi 5/5 - Creamy fettuccine sauce with wild mushrooms. Couldn't really taste the white truffle oil here but it's a good sharing dish since it's quite heavy. Funghi pizza 5/5 - Again, couldn't taste any truffle on this dish but was still good. Calabrese pizza 5/5 - Always a favourite pizza flavour. I asked for some honey on the side which really elevated this pizza for me. Linguine allo scoglio 5/5 - Nice, fresh seafood pieces and a great cherry tomato sauce. Special: rabbit 4/5 - Got adventurous and tried the rabbit dish. It tasted kind of like chicken and was pretty tender. Overall, a great dining experience if you're at Friday Harbour. Probably one of the better restaurants in the area.

Food was good. But it was expensive. I get that it is a tourist place but I didn't like they kinda…read morescammed us on the steak. The steak was a daily special. We didn't bother to ask about the price as we were expecting it to be around the price of other menu items or just a bit more. But it was $100!!!!! What!??? The most expensive dish on the menu was like $60. I totally did not expect the steak to be $100. I found it was outrageous. Service was friendly. Ambiance was nice.

The food is always excellent and the service is terrific. I haven't had a bad meal there yet. It's…read morealways fresh and delicious. A great place for a date night or noon lunch meeting. Always satisfying.

Service was fantastico!…read more Music was meh Food was great A good time was had by 2 of 3 I need 85 characters...so I continue on here saying little to nothing

Terrific food and incredible service! First time to Barrie and we travel a lot, we have eaten at so…read moremany Italian restaurants across the country and this one is at the top of the list. The service and hospitality is awesome! The food is creative, fresh and flavorful. The owners are on site and I believe that makes a big difference when the owners are hands on. Do not miss the pistachio tiramisu as it is made in house by the owner and the absolute best...do yourself a favor and make this restaurant a must visit.

Since the new owners have come into play the food has gone down! Had a charcuterie board and there…read morewas just the fat from the prosciutto- not the actual meat! This use to be such a great restaurant however it is slipping and I hope the new owners catch it before it falls completely off the radar. I would suggest their cocktails and a small dish.

Food was good. Potatoes was not so good. I think they mixed the old one with the fresh one…read more Probably some were in the grill since the morning and probably just kept adding more to cook. So some were really hard and some were undercooked. Service was friendly but relatively slow. Coffee refilled didn't come until my husband finished his meal. Ambiance was comfy. It is more of a 3.5 stars.

The food and service are always great. And I love the atmosphere like you're inside a cottageread more

**A True Hidden Gem in Orillia **…read more As we were passing through Orillia, we decided to stop into **Theo's Restaurant** for a bite to eat--and I'm so glad we did. From the moment we walked in, we were warmly greeted and brought to our table with such genuine hospitality. The space is spotless, intimate, and beautifully styled, creating the perfect atmosphere for a cozy meal. The menu is filled with wonderful Greek and Italian options, and everything we ordered was absolutely delicious. The bruschetta was outstanding, and the veal parm was perfection. The food alone is worth the visit, but the service truly elevated the experience. The staff were incredibly friendly and attentive, giving us that small-town connection where we didn't feel like "just customers." We also noticed the same level of care at the tables around us--clearly, this is how they treat everyone who walks in. Theo's is definitely a place I'd stop at again on my next trip back. And for anyone who lives in Orillia, it's a wonderful spot for a family celebration, a special date night, a relaxed dinner out, or even a business meeting. **Five stars all the way. The Theo family has done an incredible job.** Anja Lavigne ( Toronto/Kwarthas )

What a great experience. Fast and friendly service. A…read morerefill brought without even asking! The pepper was full not that we used it and they give enough tzatziki sauce to swim in (not that I'd recommend trying that) We aren't positive but think it's POSSIBLE Justin Beiber was at another table here. You be the judge. Deffo would recommend.