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Peter Pan Bistro
Categories: Restaurants Canadian (New) Restaurants Mediterranean Canadian (New), Mediterranean [Edit]
373 Queen Street WestToronto, ON M5V 2A4
Neighbourhoods: Entertainment District, Queen Street West, Downtown Core
(416) 593-0917
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Quiet
- Ambience:
- Casual, Intimate
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
22 reviews for Peter Pan Bistro
22 reviews in English
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Review from Mick M.
9/28/2011
Cozy, comfortable and wonderful. I was walking down the street looking for a place to eat and this place caught my eye. It looked and felt like it could have been on Jane St. in NYC. I tried to keep it simple and light so I started with a cup of soup and the Greek salad and both were perfect, along with some wine and scrumptious bread. I contemplated a heartier entrée but opted for the tiramisu and espresso. Perfect. The staff was nice, polite and attentive, giving me an overall very good dining experience. I would definitely return.
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Review from Kiran S.
Toronto, ON
1/3/2012
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. -
Review from Emily M.
6/23/2011
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. -
Review from Rosie S.
3/28/2011
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. -
Review from marija k.
Toronto, ON
7/9/2011 1 Check-in Here
Our server was a lovely young lady, and in general the staff are very friendly & helpful. The menu, on the other hand, did not delight me. It was adequate, but there really wasn't that much choice if one is vegetarian or looking for a dairy free option.
I had the spagetti with meatballs, and it was alright, nothing great about it. The 2 meatballs were a tad hard and were not very flavourful. The sauce quantity was good, I don't like my pasta to be drowning in tomato juices.
The atmosphere was excellent for a hot, lazy saturday afternoon. But this isn't the place to go if you are on a bit of a budget. -
Review from KL M.
Toronto, ON
10/7/2010 1 Check-in Here
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. -
Review from Danielle M.
Oakville, ON
7/17/2010
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. -
Review from Rebecca T.
East York, ON
8/12/2011
I visited The Peter Pan Bistro for dinner a few weeks back, and enjoyed it.
The restaurant itself has a nice ambience, it seems like it's a good place to start a night out, they had a really good wine list and the atmosphere just feels that way as soon as you walk in.
The menu has some great options, but I was feeling pretty basic, so I just ordered a cheeseburger and garden salad. My friend had the quesdilla which was apart of their dinner special. The cheeseburger was kind of bland and the patty was smaller then the bun. I wished I ordered the pasta I was considering before I decided on the cheeseburger. But it was my fault, this place is more mediterranean then american. It's to be expected. The salad was a garden salad with spring mix, it was good. I really liked the dressing. My friend enjoyed the quesdilla that she ordered.
Also, the server was really friendly compared to most places I've been to recently, which I really liked. -
Review from Ori D.
Toronto, ON
7/23/2011
Today was my first time dining at Peter Pan. The food was okay, although my friends and I felt that it was quite overpriced. The service was horrible and one of the servers was very rude to us as we were leaving. I will not be returning.
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Review from Lisa S.
9/30/2010
Service here was excellente! the Pan has an awesome outdoor courtyard, with a few trees and ropes of vine growing up the fences and staircase that border the space. My friend and I were just looking to chat over a bottle of wine, and we asked to sit outside for the ambiance even though there were no other customers out there. Our hostess said sure, and brought us not only the tasty bottle of Malbec we ordered but also two plates of focaccia bread + oil and vinegar to dip into, all on the house.
A little on the 'spensive side (we found the exact same bottle of wine for less than half the price at a liquor store later that night), but the service was quality and I'd definitely recommend checking it out for a nice meal. -
Review from Kurt G.
ON
8/18/2009
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. -
Review from Melanie J.
10/26/2009
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! -
Review from Micki M.
Toronto, ON
2/11/2010
This is a perfect lunch-with-your-best-mate, casual lunch spot. The lunch specials are nice, easy, not intimidating, and cheap! I had a delicious BLT type sandwich with salad (choice of fries) for $10. They also had gourmet pizza's, quesadilla's, salad's, soup's etc.
The service is good enough - I didn't notice anything bad, but I didn't notice anything spectacular, you know?!
I'd like to try a supper there as the ambiance looks great whenever I walk by...that's right I stare inside as I pass! Don't act like you don't! -
Review from Kat T.
Updated - 6/26/2010
The 'Pan continue to have a strong showing for both dinner and brunch. The Salmon rosti topped with arugula is amazing! I was there recently for dinner and the specials were so interesting. A Nicoise salad with steak replacing the role of tuna. The appetizer flatbread was a spicy, fresh summer meal. Beer on tap is limited to Amster'dam, so could be better, but wines and mixed drink menus are extensive.
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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8/6/2008 First to Review
Peter Pan has been around for a long time. It's a good, solid establishment. They specials are… Read more »
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Review from Eric P.
Toronto, ON
8/20/2010
We were drawn to Peter Pan for lunch by their window advertising lunch pasta for $7.95. However, the menu and waiter confirmed that only one pasta, not all pastas, was available for that price point. This was a bit disappointing since we were hoping for an inexpensive lunch. In the end our meals were tasty and the back courtyard is quaint and perfect for a quiet lunch.
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Review from Matt K.
East York, ON
2/18/2010
Took the lady out for a romantic valentines day dinner. Sidecar was booked up solid well in advance, so i quickly jumped on this place, on the recommendations from friends. The servers were youthful and hip, full of energy, and the food was quite good for the prices. Ordered an App, 2 mains, and a bottle of wine, and it came out to around 100 dollars. I was a little less than smitten with the vibe, it was cute, and youthful, but the laminated cafeteria menus, and squeeky booths need a couple new screws. Overall i had a great time though, with a few minor gripes. The beef wellington was also quite good (wanted the AAA steak, but they were sold out...maybe a 3.5 is in order.)
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Review from Kat F.
2/16/2009
Peter Pan is always rammed during lunch hour, and with good reason. They serve up hot & tasty lunch specials in a cozy atmosphere, usually for under $10. They advertise pasta specials on their sandwich board signage for less than $10 so that's usually what I get. Good for a quick lunch or business date!
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Review from Marc A.
North York, ON
9/5/2011
Great night out with a girlfriend in early September 2011. The $20 prix fixe was a steal with a goat cheese and pear mixed green salad to start, a safron paella with salmon, mussels and red peppers, and tiramisu for dessert. Staff were welcoming, friendly, super attentive (clearing plates, refilling glasses of water and coffee cups exactly when needed), and really seemd to work as a team. Good vibes all around. Apparently there's a $15 prix fixe lunch as well. The menu was an interesting read. I'll definitely be returning with good company to Peter Pan to try more dishes. I know it's now somewhat known in the city, but Peter Pan also just seems to be a place that people walk by without thinking twice. Well, throughout the evening, dish after dish and pleasant interaction after pleasant interaction with staff, I couldn't help but feel that I had found a hidden treasure in this city - a special place where I could gleefully enjoy wonderful dishes served in a charming atmosphere at a superb value. Well done, Peter Pan! Until we meet again.
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Review from Danielle S.
Toronto, ON
5/2/2009
We came here on a quiet night, occupying only 1 of 2 tables and the service was absolutely terrible. The patron of the other table literally had to get up and "interrupt" the gossiping waitress just to get their bill.
Another server decided to do a fashion show to her friends in the back and also was loudly making cell phone calls. To top it off, she rested her shoes up on the bar area.
The only good thing is that the food was decent. -
Review from larry b.
11/13/2010
used to go here occaisionally when I worked close by in the 80's! the food was always so so but it was a popular place. aside from location could never figure out why.
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Review from Rose L.
North York, ON
9/26/2009
It was my friend's 19 birthday today, and she decided that we should all have a girls dinner there. My friend and I bought her an ice cream cake, and we told the waitress to put it in the freezer and keep it COLD. She said okay, and she told us that there will be a plating fee, but during those 2 hours we were there, she never bothered to inform us of the specific amount.
The food was slow, and the waitresses' attitude was horrible.
When the time came for us to light up the cake, we opened the box, and was appalled to see that 1/3 of the cake had melted. It honestly looked like someone took a big dump all over it. We decided to go ahead and cut the cake, and it was incredibly mushy with a hole in the centre. When she gave us the bill, she charged us 2 dollars per person for the plating fee, and with 11 of us there 22 dollars was sufficient to buy a new cake. We told her that we were not pleased with the melted cake and should not be charged with the 2 dollars, and she just waved us off and said something along the lines of "Well, that was the freezer's problem. But as far as I'm concerned, the 2 dollars we'll be charging because that's what we do." She ALSO auto charged a 15% tip, so we couldn't even express our dissatisfaction in the service through paying little tips!!!! -
Review from sean t.
7/19/2009
i love this place. every time i am in toronto, i am sure to eat here at least once if not twice or more. i love the comfort and diversity of the menu. the specials are often great, and they carry some delightful wines (perrin is particularly good). their treatment of red meat is also among the better places i've enjoyed. (e.g. medium rare is neither medium nor rare :))
they have some veg options for friends that lean that way, which is always nice. the service has always been pleasant in my experience (i've only eaten here 6 times or so). super cozy place. some people go here for dates and others for basic comfort food chill, etc. I tend to the latter. very easy, and doesn't break the bank.
