We hosted a large private event (115+ people for cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and roast meat/sandwiches) last weekend at Peter Pan's upstairs event space. It could not have gone any better. The space (beautiful, airy, and 4 bathrooms!), service and food were all perfect, and all of our guests -- many of whom are pretty demanding/picky and wouldn't hesitate to tell us if they didn't enjoy their time -- loved it. Logistically the team at Peter Pan was extraordinarily sharp, making sure flow was managed well (i.e. nobody had to wait for drinks, food got around to everyone, bars and seating were well-spaced to avoid crowding, etc...). The arancini, corn dogs, fried chicken and roast-beef carving station were standouts. Even the beer selection was better than your average private event (Sam Adams and Amsterdam Cruiser). There was really nothing at all to complain about...I would wholeheartedly recommend to anyone needing a private event space downtown. read more

We were here for brunch. I found the ambience to be great and the service friendly. The food was hit and miss. We ordered two courses of their three course brunch special. I had fish and chips and my friend an open face chicken sandwich. While her dish was tasty and filling I found mine to be less than spectacular. It had a single piece of fried fish and it was oily and not very good. The dessert course on the other hand was rhubarb and custard filled tart with a perfect crust and very delicious. I enjoyed a cappuccino after. I will return if I am in the vicinity, but not in a rush. read more

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I read about Peter Pan Bistro on Yelp, so decided to come for a Saturday morning brunch with my boyfriend. We arrived and heard there was a 30 minute wait, but asked to be seated at the counter as there was space there, so managed to bypass the wait! It wasn't the most comfortable place to sit, but we were hungry and didn't have tons of time so it was a good compromise. We started with lattes, which were average. My boyfriend ordered the fried chicken sandwich, which he enjoyed. The fries were also good. I ordered the vegetarian eggs benedict, and maybe this is partly my fault for not asking, but I was really disappointed with it. When I picture vegetarian eggs benny, I think of spinach, mushrooms, or various beautiful sautéed vegetables taking the place of the meat. Even avocado would be fine. However, this was served with a slice of tomato instead of the ham/salmon. I love tomatoes, but they have no place in eggs benedict. It is completely the wrong flavour, and also I really object to paying the same as someone who had ordered this dish with ham or salmon. They either need to re-price the vegetarian version, or just make it with something that would be exciting and delicious, and actually fits with the dish. I should have asked what the vegetarian substitute for the meat was, but because I guess I'm used to more innovative substitutes I didn't even think to. I would have been much happier with the omelette or shakshuka, both of which sounded great. Also, the hollandaise was quite watery, and I much prefer a richer sauce. The potato was fine. This is such a bummer as the place itself is so cute, and right on Queen W. Also the service was so nice! Overall, sadly a bit of a disappointing, overpriced brunch. read more

Peter Pan Bistro - The offending eggs benedict, with tomato (why?!) and watery hollandaise - Canadian (New) Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Lovely ambiance and service. Presentation was beautiful. My salade niçoise was really bad though. Not recommended. It has an anchovy dressing, which should have given it away but it smelled horrible. I was on a date and didn't want to complain, but the tuna steaks were also cold and raw (seared on the exterior?) and I didn't expect that. If the menu explained it better I would have chose otherwise. I think I'm spoiled having tried this salad first in Nice so nothing compares, but my anchovy loving boyfriend couldn't even take the smell of the salad. Truly gross! It almost smelled like the dressing went off. Liked the quail eggs though :) read more

Peter Pan Bistro - Canadian (New) Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Their raw oysters are some of the freshest I've had in Toronto and I would also highly recommend their mushroom risotto! read more

Peter Pan Bistro - Some of the freshest oysters I've had in the city - Canadian (New) Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Eggs Benedict with lux was my dish. The taste was super the service was in top and the coffee had a really nice taste of chocolate in it. The people around were super cool and all around Toronto is just wonderful. Keep up the good work. Oh and the hash brown was pretty good as well :-) read more

What a wonderful little cozy and tiny bistro. I was there on a Sunday morning and had a great brunch. The place was booked out. I sat at the bar. Place? Fantastic. Old elements creates a special vibe. Something relaxing lies in the air. Can imagine that due to the fixed bench arrangement a candle light dinner would be wow! :) Service? Quick, helping, focused. Perfect! Food? My scrambled eggs with salmon were great. Capuccino as it should be. Just few dishes garantee freshness and quick. My eggs werde very dry. Not as fluffy as perfect scrambled eggs should be. Furthermore one or two more dishes with eggs are my recommendation for the menu. Summary: Place to be! read more

Definitely make a reservation here for the weekends. We had a 45 min wait for a table for 3. To be expected for such a good brunch. It was well worth the wait though! We got delicious scones and all got Eggs Benedict. Once we were in, the food came pretty quickly and the staff were very friendly and helpful! They didn't have a ton of vegetarian options but the classic egg dishes looked great! I can highly recommend this as a great brunch spot and will definitely be back. read more

Great decor, super high ceilings with the same pressed tin that the old Peter Pan had. Yes the booths are still straight backed but they're now more spaced out AND they raised the tables so you no longer knock your knees on their underside. Chef Noah Goldberg has some serious skill. The Lamb was perfectly cooked. Be sure to try the Madelines. They literally evaporated into thin air leaving only a a sweet lemony aftertaste as proof of their existence. The dining room staff were attentive - maybe even a little too attentive - but understandable as it was only their second day open. Overall, great location, excellent food, good service and overall nice vibe. I wish them luck! read more

I love this little neighbourhood resto. The menu changes every week (some items on the menu will stay the same) so there's always something new to discover there. My personal favorites are the Devils on horseback (bacon wrapped dates) soo delish! Honestly everything is good there the chef creates some really unique dishes and if you are a true foodie/food lover you'll really enjoy the food here. read more

Cute atmosphere inside. Totally ghetto back patio with basically the junkiest patio furniture of the cheapest plastic one can find and had a dirty unkempt feel to it. We sat down in the patio, had a quick review of the menu which revealed $20+ range entries and not a single vegetarian option (besides a few of the starter salads) so we got up and left. Prices seem high for what is offered so we didn't want to stick around and find out! The pasta of the day was also not vegetarian. read more

We came in as a group of 8 for a birthday dinner and we have ordered a bit of everything off of the menu. Everybody at the table was satisfied and they have good selection of wine and beer. Recommended: Duck Steak (A bit too chewy for medium rare) Seafood platter (Shrimp, squid, fish, mussels with potatoes) Mussels with spinach on top Stay away from the burger which was so-so, order something else instead Overall service was attentive and had no problem serving big group. Will come back to try other items on the menu and apparently, they update the menu once in a while. read more

wow - i wish i had half the experience that the others did. I was there on oct 21st for a late lunch. There were 2 waitresses working and we were the 2nd table. Waited about 15 minutes watching the waitresses chatting and laughing behind the bar before it occurred to someone to take our order. Brought our greasy, oily, food out eventually...one of them decided it was lunch time for her and sat in a booth eating in the back, the other retreated into the kitchen and basically hid out. No checking in, no drink refills. watched 2 tables come in and leave after not getting served and I was really jealous of them. To try to pay the bill I had to get out of my chair and wave as if I was flagging down an airplane. worst service I've ever had anywhere. Spending an hour and a half somewhere to get some eggs is not normal. Never going back. read more

I'm actually really surprised by the other reviews because when I went the food was disappointing. We were seated in the patio, which was nice, but the free "fresh" bread wasn't. It was dry, very crumbly, and had a weird taste to it. For my meal, I ordered the salmon with green beans and a side of fingerling potatoes. The potatoes were nicely sauteed, but the rest of my meal was disappointing. The skin on the salmon was not crispy and lacked flavor. The green beans were frozen and still very crunchy, definitely needed a little more time cooking. Our waiter checked up on us a little too often...he literally asked us three times if we were ready to order before we had a chance to even look at the menu. Don't let the cozy atmosphere and the big windows fool you. The food isn't worth the value. read more

First, I highly suggest getting a reservation. I was a walk in and though the place was packed, the staff was very accommodating and friendly. The host was incredibly friendly as he was sexy. Sorry, I had to say it. Back to the restaurant, I was kept updated as far as when my table would be ready approximately. The server we had was nice. Poor thing was running back and forth as the place was packed but she did it with a smile. Kudos to her. I ordered the Croque Madame which is a sandwich with layers of sliced ham and covered in a gruyere cheese béchamel sauce. There was a sunny side duck egg on top which had a runny yolk that cascaded over the sandwich once broken. The french fries. OMG, they must be either fried in duck fat. Whatever they did to those fries, please do not change it. There was a side of green salad on the plate as well but was outshined by the rest of the plate. At least I pretended to be healthy by eating it. Also, I enjoyed a grapefruit juice mimosa. So much better than with orange juice. Definitely a new spot I will revisit on my next trip to Toronto. read more

Went here for dinner last week with a friend. THe service was good (altho the restaurant was pretty empty) I thought it was a cute place and everything on the menu sounded interesting. I ordered a spaghetti dish with olive oil and vegetables. I thought it was okay - a bit pricey for what it was. read more

Yummmm! Did a 12:30 p.m. business lunch here today. I was ill over the weekend so I opted for just the soup, which today was Sweet Potato. MMMM! Beautiful consistency, lovely flavour, very well balanced. It was quiet, our server was very attentive (like she actually CARED), and the atmosphere was lovely - totally casual but still with an upscale feel. Loved it. Pure class, but not stuffy at ALL. Everyone stayed calm and quiet, even when, upon arrival, I managed to knock over the entire window display in one fell swoop... it was epic. But everyone just pretended nothing happened - it was beautiful, and very much appreciated. My co-diners had wonderful-looking lunches, and commented that they enjoyed them very much. Definitely a cute spot to check out - seems more lunch-y than dinner-y, but it would work for business (as in this case), romance, catching up with friends, or dining solo. read more

I came here with a friend while we were on a short vacation in Toronto, and I wish we'd been in town long enough to go again - maybe for a weekend brunch. The service on our visit was prompt and friendly, the food was tasty and reasonably priced for the venue. We got into quite a chat with our server about local wildlife and wines (being from Australia I was very excited to see squirrels for the first time, and was also determined to avoid any Aus/NZ wines while I was in town for a change). The specials menu had some interesting dishes on it, and looks like it changes regularly - daily I think - it was handwritten and copied which gave it a personal and quirky touch. While we were there a table near us clearly was celebrating a birthday, and so some Stevie Wonder "Happy Birthday to You" was played in the bistro. This made my evening just perfect because I'd not heard it in such a long time, and my parents used to play it on my birthday when I was a child. How could I not love a place that plays Stevie Wonder for someone's birthday? A sweet little place, with good food and good service. Loved the decor inside, and there is a patio out the back that would be great on a fine summer day. read more

Wow what a great revamp. The place looks great and the food was delicious. Had the braised beef rib. Melt in your mouth appetizer salmon roulade and latke. Welsh rarebit with cavier!!! We were treated well by all. Thank you Isabelle. Really all quite good. I'll be back and telling all. read more

Peter Pan Bistro - From the bar - Canadian (New) Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

My son & I went to Peter Pan Bistro for dinner last night. It is a new restaurant on Queens St. W. The food was amazing and the service was spectacular! We started with Crispy Pig's Skin, followed by appetizers Bone Marrow Pizza (my son had a green salad). For the main course I had Herb Crusted Lamb's Belly and my son had the Gnocchi. We shared a Rhubarb Tasting and a Pecan Chocolate Tart for dessert. Everything was cooked and seasoned to perfection. This was truly a gourmet dinning experience. To top it off we had all of this for less than $100 (with wine). I have a new favourite restaurant in Toronto! read more

My pizza, one of the daily specials, was bland, but everyone else at my table seemed to be impressed with their mains, the risotto and two steaks. I admit the seafood risotto looked appetizing, although I don't even like seafood. I just really like risotto. From what I gather, this is a decent casual place that's good value for money. Many items on the menu look good, and everything's under $20. Just skip the daily pizza special. read more

I'll start with the positives - awesome patio and cute indoor decor as well. The Caesar was delicious and our server was sweet... but she was really busy so everything took forever and there was no quality check when the food came which was a shame since I didn't like it. The breakfast potato tasted like it was fried in dirty oil and the inside was a bit bland. My eggs were super runny and tasted like vinegar and the Hollandaise was nothing special. I will caveat that I lived in Australia where brunch is epic so I may be harder to please than the average person. read more

Amazing food, amazing waitress, great atmosphere. Only thing is that it's a bit pricy ($50 for two plates, no drinks, no appetizers or snacks). The one meal was reasonably priced, but the other was overpriced in my opinion. So it's probably hit or miss with price. Overall really good and I would 100% go again read more

The one thing that really stood out to me during a recent brunch at Peter Pan was the exceptional customer service. They must get training on this, because it was across the board and consistent with everyone we dealt with. Our server even helped to clean up the mess our 2-yr old son made. I've never had this happen before while we were still at the table. The food was great as well. I tried the eggs benny with a fried disc of shredded potato, and greens. Homemade ketchup, too. Nice. Good music, good atmosphere, cool coasters. A place with Peter Frampton on a coaster (and a cast iron pan on the other, get it?) doesn't take itself too seriously, which is nice. read more

This place is super nice inside, and much more spacious than it appears from the outside which is a bonus as that usually equates to less time waiting to be seated. The service and food coming out is equally has quick. On walking in notice the wall deco, super cool, and that attention to detail is a reoccurring theme with the seating and cutlery. I had the eggs benedict which was good, but not the best i have had. One of my buddies had the peameal bacon sandwich after creeping on another customer's table. It looked great and he said it was good so i would probably try that next time. If you look at the website for the bistro they have a real cool picture of that corner from way back. read more

This restaurant is absolutely AMAZING, and is, in my opinion, wrongly underrated! We were able to make reservations for 12 via phone (online reservations available for 6 people or less). We were connected with Alexandra Phillips, the General Manager, who designed a menu that accommodating, and was fit for our group with no problem! Their menu also changes weekly, depending on what is in season. The service was amazing, and their friendly coordination made organizing a big dinner so easy! Our water glasses were never empty, and despite being a big group, we all felt well taken care of. They have a long list of wine, with their very own wine director, as well as a creative cocktail list, and good selection of beer. Now for the FOOD! ***Disclaimer: I LOVED EVERYTHING I HAD THERE! Gin Popcorn: Oddly enough, this warm popcorn was SO FLAVORFUL. Definitely order it to snack on while you wait. Nicoise Salad: This French salad was delicious. Good balance of flavors, with tuna confit, green and yellow beans, fingerling potatoes, and olives. Grilled Asparagus: over easy duck egg. enough said! Zuchini Salad: Hard to describe, but it definitely is not what you expect. Its partly fried, but still light, with goat yogurt, and a sherry vinaigrette. Duck: MMM! The roasted duck breast was served over confit leg, plums, grapes, watercress, and pickle walnuts. AMAZING. Definitely order this! My friends also order the Gnocchi, steak frites (came with housemade ketchup and mayo), and LOVED IT. Both served on a cast iron. Get a side of fries, they hit the spot! For dessert, Strawberries and Cream: the strawberries and sweet sauce is over a shortbread cookie, in a cast iron, with a side of strawberry and basil ice cream! It was SO GOOD! I will definitely go back and try the madelines next time! They have a decent sized patio! They are closed on Mondays, but are open for lunch on weekdays, and BRUNCH on Sat and Sunday! I am definitely going back for brunch! HIGHLY RECOMMEND, for small catch-ups/dates, and large group gathering! Good job Noah Goldberg (executive chef). read more

Had brunch here. Very busy very loud. Food was so mediocre that when it came time to clear the table all the plates were still mostly full. Two of the people at the table found whole peppercorns in their eggs. We returned them to the kitchen. The replacements were not seasoned at all which showed that the staff really hadn't bothered to listen to what the problem with the first batch had been. All in all a disappointing outing. read more

- Dinner for two on a Tuesday night. - Service was fantastic, made the night for us. - Beer selection was quite adequate, you will find something you like. - Started with the Pomme Dauphine Poutine which was enough to split as an appetizer. The poutine was picked as per the house's recommendation alongside the Lamb's Fry. The potatoes, served in an iron skillet, had a good amount of lamb and gruyere. All in all, satisfies your comfort food craving. - Shared two mains: 1 Sage, fennel & tomato marmalade, parmesan gnocchi: Tasty and fresh, the fennel overpowered in some bites but that was to be expected. 2 Steak Frites: ordered medium rare, cooked three ways (hollandaise, bone marrow, and duck fat cromsequis). The differences were very subtle. The beef's origin was not asked about, but tasted great. The Frites were thick cut, lightly fried and quite substantial. Also shared a sauteed radish skillet alongside the mains. Radishes still had a good crunch, very fresh and not too greasy. Would visit again. 3.5/5 read more

Finally got to try this place for brunch. Cute place, nice atmosphere. We started with some scones and they were sooo good. A bit on the pricier side (2 for $8) but they were so fresh and melted in my mouth. Service was attentive and not overbearing. We all enjoyed our meals. I had the BLT sandwich which was pretty good..bread was a bit burnt for me but some people like that. The fried chicken sandwich was served on a delicious biscuit that tasted a bit like corn bread but so damn good. I would go back just for the biscuit and scones. Looking forward to returning and trying other items on the brunch menu! read more

Visiting Toronto we weren't very familiar with good places near the hotel we could walk to for lunch, so when we walked past Peter Pan we thought it looked cute and was worth a try. I am soooo glad we did! Te art work is a little questionable, but the restaurant is quaint and adorable. The service was right on and the food is fresh and delicious. The specials were all tempting and the prices were extremely reasonable, which is important with this weak dollar! There were so many yummy sounding options that it was hard to pick what to eat! We began with the mushroom soup, which was an amazing start to the meal. The flavor was incredible and very fresh. For our entrees we both ordered sandwiches. It was a tough choice for me, but I settled on a portobello mushroom sandwich and it was sooo delicious. The dressing was great and the bread was perfectly toasted. I am a french fries lover and the ones that came with the salad didn't disappoint. I only wish we discovered Peter Pan earlier in our weekend visit! read more

I walked past this place many times and had been wanting to try it for a while. The large window by the entrance gives an idea of a cozy ambience lit by candle lights. Once I walked in, my first impression wasn't so pleasant. There was a weird smell which I couldn't quite identify. Decided to give it a chance anyway and we ordered some food. The pasta I had was very unimpressive, considering it's supposed to be one of their specialties. Pricing is not bad, but I can honestly cook something tastier myself. The whole experience was sort of a letdown. read more

I agree with most of these reviews on here about the service, it's nooot the best, BUT! I'm a HUGE pasta lover, hence why I always go here for lunch or dinner with friends when I'm in Toronto. They're penne pasta in jerk sauce is 100%, honestly, my favourite food ever! In the world! So delicious!! Pretty sure for a big plate of it, it was only $8 ! The place is exactly as it's called - it looks like a cute little bistro. Adorable. Ps! good vegetarian dishes too! read more

I had my birthday dinner here a few days ago and was really impressed with the quality of the food and the great service. The manager came by the table and gave us a ton of info about a dessert wine we were having and was super knowledgeable and friendly. Our server was new on the job and still delivered very attentive and friendly service. I will certainly be back. read more

My friend and I were looking for a quick place to grab a meal on Queen St and stumbled upon Peter Pan. It was over the holidays, on a day many other restaurants in the area were closed, so it was a relief to find this one open! The interior was warm and inviting, wooden booths along the wall, and a few open tables. Our waitress greeted us immediately, and was very quick taking our order. The issue that night is they were out of a 'few things' on the menu. I ordered the sliders (sans bacon, were out of that) without much trouble. However my friend had to re-order her meal 3 times, as the waitress came back apologizing that the previous options were not available tonight! She ended up with the Mac and Cheese. My sliders were ok. They were good sized for sliders, with large patties, thick buns, and lots of toppings. But I found them pretty heavy/greasy to eat. They could of used a leaner choice of ground beef. They are also on the appetizer menu..I highly recommend sharing if you ordered them as actual appetizers, i dont know how you would make it to the main course! My friend said her mac and cheese was 'good'. All in all, an ok dining experience. Service was good, but I found my meal pretty heavy, and overall the menu uninspiring. I would return if stuck for a place to eat again, but wouldn't go out of my way to return. read more

I love this place ! I have been eating here on and off since the 1980' s . The quality of the food is always fantastic . Always innovative and yet not overpriced or intimidating . Really this is one of the most underrated restaurants in the Toronto food scene ! read more

Great spot for a good lunch, nice atmosphere and some great people watching if you sit up front. I have walked by this place a hundred times without realizing it is there. Not until I saw it on CTV's The Listener did I see it and wanted to give it a try. Now I am sure I will be popping by there regularly for a good unrushed lunch for a surprisingly pleasant price. Their menu is extensive and very appealing, so I have a long list to try. read more

Great food, cool and fun vibe. We had the classic breakfast and it was amazing. Also get a grapefruit mimosa! They are worth it. They give you a TON of bacon!!! Yum yum yum. read more

Nice atmosphere, the carpets on the wall are nice ! We made a reservation on a Wednesday night - late souper. Service was ok, not more but the food was disappointing. Steak was cold and already cut in half (who does that ?). Pasta was very oily. Wine list ok but not very elaborated. Not the best spot in Toronto, but not the worst either. read more

While shooting a music video at the Rivoli Cafe & Club a few doors down, the cast and crew decided we'd split up to not over do the staff. We chose Peter Pans and did not expect much but the old church benches made for very uncomfortable seating but drinks and bread was so good id recommend this place for that. Food was over-cooked and service could have been better. read more

Tried this place for lunch with my family: Beautiful resturant, Great service, Delicious food BUT the portion of food is very small considering the price to the point that we went to drive-thru mcdonalds on the way home. i was so embarrased for choosing this place. for 100$ dollor you can go to fancier places and acually better food. read more