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The Peartree Restaurant
Categories: Restaurants Breakfast & Brunch Restaurants Seafood Restaurants Mediterranean Breakfast & Brunch, Seafood, Mediterranean
507 Parliament StreetToronto, ON M4X 1P3
Neighbourhood: Cabbagetown
(416) 962-8190
- Hours:
Mon-Fri 11 am - 11 pm
Sat-Sun 10 am - 11 pm
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Price Range:
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$$
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Good For:
- Dinner, Brunch
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Quiet
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
17 reviews for The Peartree Restaurant
17 reviews in English
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Review from neesa r.
11/13/2011
if anyone would tell me in advance that it's so hard to find a place to have decent diner in the east end of the city my stress level would be significantly lower.... but this place proved to be great!
I booked a spot for 15ppl for dinner on saturday night and was told that it's easy to accommodate even though they already had two groups of 10ppl booked for the same time.
the original table they set up for us would only fit 8ppl. and then we had an additional table for the rest of the group that wasn't set up yet by the time I came (15min late) we squeezed in and asked for few additional tables that eventually fit all 15 of us. so the minus point is that we were supposed to be separated in two groups and one table wasn't set up by the agreed time. but the plus point is that they finally accommodated us at one single table on our request.
the menu is aaaaaamazing for both carnivores and veg'ns. with different menus from all around the world. and they have a long wine list and full bar. veg thai stir fry was delicious! people around me had some great dishes too.
also great decorations and the ambiance is very cozy.
if in the east end this place is definitely recommended.Listed in: Good for big groups
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Review from Lilliane G.
Toronto, ON
Updated - 11/23/2011 1 Check-in Here
It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that I write this update. This place used to be one of my favourite brunch spots. However, after a recent visit here for brunch with a friend, I felt the need..nay, responsibility, to change my review.
I met my friend here early afternoon on a Sunday for a nice little brunch. She arrived first and tried to get us a nice table. She was told that ALL THE OTHER tables were reserved and was sat next to the kitchen serving window...squeezed into the furthest recesses of the restaurant. Our view you ask? Why a sea of EMPTY, white linen covered tables...one by the window even.
We ordered our food...chicken fingers with Caesar salad...I know, not terribly adventurous, but I did order a mimosa to go with :) The food took what seemed like forever to arrive. The chicken fingers were meh, but the salad was an absolute train wreck! The lettuce was wilted and drenched in a dressing that can best be described as mouldy in both colour and flavour.
I ate my chicken fingers, but when I told our server that the salad tasted mouldy, he kind of nodded, shrugged his shoulders, took my plate and walked away. WTF? No effusive "I'm so sorry...how can we make it up to you?" or, even so much as a "we won't charge you for it." Hmpff!
We got our check, paid our bill and left...never to darken it's doorstep again.
FYI, we were there for over an hour and a half and not a single person was ever seated at their precious "reserved" tables.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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9/26/2011
Great brunch spot! I probably have brunch here once a month and as luck would have it, my friends… Read more »
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Review from Emily M.
11/14/2011
While as a vegetarian this place would not be on my list of places to eat (only a few vegetarian options and one vegan option on the menu) I would say that it accommodates a large group of meat eaters/vegetarians pretty well. I was here for a birthday dinner and the food was decent and the service was great. A varied menu with something for everyone. Everyone was happy with their meals.
I had the veg quesadilla with side salad. The quessdilla was definitely a step or two above the ones that you get at pubs and they don't skimp on the veggies (even the red pepper!!!). Also top notch side salad (not lame iceburg lettuce with celery or some crap).
A lot of the vegetarian options at this place had goat cheese....and as a vegetarian that hates goat cheese, I weep.....goat cheese you are ruining my life!!!!
I would definitely consider this place for a large group.Listed in: Restaurants that will split…
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Review from Cynthia G.
Toronto, ON
10/29/2011
I've been here on a few occasions and the food and service was okay.
Today I met a friend for lunch at the Pear Tree. The only unoccupied and unreserved table was the one right beside the kitchen service window. Needles to say during our lunch, none of those "reserved tables" were used...ODD.
We were only given the BRUNCH menu, and my friend and I both ordered the same thing; Chicken Fingers with Fries and a side of Gravy. It also came with a small Caesar salad.
Fries and Chicken was good. However, the salad tasted of mould. Which to say the least was not very pleasant at all and due to this fact alone, I do not think I will be returning any time in the future.Listed in: Myt S#*% list
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Review from Mauricio A.
Toronto, ON
6/18/2011 1 photo
The Peartree is one of those great hidden places. If you are not a local chances are you would never know about it. Just like Johnny G's across the street -- yet another good brunch place.
Now as a disclaimer, I have only gone to The Peartree for brunch, so I can't say much about their dinner menu. Their brunch food is pretty good, not the best since there are a few details here and there I wish they could improve on, but they are minor and they are not the worse I ever had.
I had most of their egg dishes and they are good, their eggs benny is passable & their chilli is very satisfying. Their prices are reasonable, hence I am willing to let a few small presentation and flavour infractions pass. If they charged say $5 more for their eggs then my review would be very different.
So, you wonder, why am I giving this place 4 stars? For one, service has always been top notch, friendly, fast, thoughtful and you never feel as you are rushed. Even if you go there just for coffee. Now their secret weapon is their solarium at the back which most people don't even know it exists.
Having a cozy brunch seating on a couch, on a cold morning with the sun blasting through the solarium is really fun. In fact, I prefer it over the patio just behind it. So during the early months of the year it is an excellent locale medium and large groups. I have fit from 2 to 24 people in there and everyone liked it. So if you want to go for a homey-like-brunch, then I recommend this locale.Listed in: My Reviews
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Review from Mel U.
12/8/2010 1 Check-in Here
If you're not a local, you would likely not know about the Peartree. Nor would you likely venture out to Cabbagetown. Thankfully, since we were visiting with an old friend of mine who resides in the area, she suggested this quaint, quiet brunch place.
While the decor is oddly outdated in a "Hometown Buffet" kind of way, and a modern exposed brick wall seems misplaced, its multi-cultural essence is strangely appealing. The staff was nothing short of friendly and accommodating. And the menu has plenty of options for the traditional or discerning brunch eater -- including some items for those who may be eating closer to lunch.
AB & I tried two different modifications of an Eggs Benedict-inspired breakfast: mine contained spinach and swiss cheese (Florentine, I believe -- I added the cheese extra), and while he ordered the Creole, it tasted more like they put the Texas style toppings on top of English muffins. I didn't care much for the soggy spinach, but the remainder of everything on the Benedict was delicious (after I removed the greens) -- AB enjoyed his creation as well. Also? NO WAIT FOR BREAKFAST. This makes a city girl very, very happy.
Anyways, brunch was cheap and yummy, and I was excited to see yet another diverse Toronto neighborhood.Listed in: Taste of Toronto
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Review from Addy S.
Toronto, ON
1/17/2011 1 Check-in Here
Order ground beef burger medium rare made fresh with soup and salad...
Got seated quickly and food was hot and fresh... I had to run out to see a friend on the street and server went as far as warming up my food for me again...
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Review from Danielle F.
Toronto, ON
1/25/2011
Where the pears at? I had a good time here but not a great time. A group of six was able to get table here smack dab in the middle of a Friday night so I guess that's good to know.
The bread basket is... biscuits. Not what I was expecting and while they were ok, they were not what I was looking for pre-meal. My meal was salmon with a lemon dill sauce, steamed veggies and French fries. The French fries were the best part. They were good! Browned nicely, crisp and I liked alternating between dipping them in ketchup AND the lemon dill sauce.
K, the salmon though. It says something if fries are my favourite part of a meal. It was a bit overdone for my liking and that was shown with it's harder crust. The sauce was a bit overpowering, leaving no room for the salmon to breathe or be eaten without it. The vegetables were steamed: two carrots, one cauliflower, one broccoli. They didn't taste so fresh and had an odd aftertaste that I would cover up with the ample sauce.
Our server was very nice though and our water glasses were never low. When it came to the bills, he gave us no trouble when we asked to split the bill up. It seemed like a good place to bring a family and the room was nice enough, just a bit dated. -
Review from R. L.
8/17/2011
I was strolling along Cabbagetown, wondering which restaurant I should step foot into. I was staying at one of the B&B's there, otherwise i don't think i would have ventured to Cabbagetown.
This place looks almost unaffordable from it's exterior, but it proved otherwise. The prices were well worth it for the quality of food.
The bread was so soft and fluffy. Actually it wasn't really bread. I don't know what you call it. It was almost a mix between a cake and a bread. Anyway, the buttery whiff of it is enough to knock you out. Such a wonderful melt-in-your-mouth bread served before you even embark onto your main course.
I think i ordered a seafood linguine. with very fresh seafood. It was very filling, and was just about around 15 CAD if I'm not wrong.
This is a gem hidden in cabbagetown. The service is great too! So if you happen to be in Cabbagetown, give this place a visit!
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Review from Mike S.
Toronto, ON
4/17/2009
Stumbled upon this place randomly while walking along Parliament and wanting a nosh.
I found there to be an unprecedented diversity of eggs benedict which is quite a welcome addition to the brunch portfolio in Toronto.
I opted for the chicken creole eggs benedict which is something I've never seen before. Overall it was very tasty and a good portion/value.
Seems to be a more "upscale" clientèle and ambiance but the prices were still down to earth.
Recommended if you're in Cabbagetown. -
Review from Kimmy B.
East York, ON
5/14/2009
The Peartree is a cute & quaint restaurant tucked away in the "town of cabbages" neighborhood, on Parliament. You would walk right by it, if you didn't know it was there, it is that obscure. The store front is quite plain and doesn't really catch one's eye.
I've only been to the Peartree for brunch, mostly on weekends. I've never had to wait for a table, which is nice. And you would never know that they had more seating in the back, if you were not offered to be sat there, or asked to be seated there, which is quite lovely on a sunny day. You can enjoy the sunshine within the enclosed atrium during your dining experience, or actually go outside the atrium, to their rear patio, where I have begun many a weekend brunch with a bloody caesar, num-num. It's a lovely setting, the rear patio, feeling the sunshine, warm on your skin, and enjoying your brunch.
One of the Peartree's treasures, I think, is on weekends, they make the most delicious and scrumptious blueberry cake! I'm fearful when I go for brunch that I may have arrived to late, and all the cake is gone (oh how dreadful!) Each customer is served a square while mulling over the menu. Yum-o! I'll confess, I've only ever had their Eggs Benny, because it is SO good, and when I find something I like somewhere, it takes a crowbar to move me. However, my dining companions have had their waffles, salads and a few pasta dishes with no complaints.
Service is always reasonable. When you're having a leisurely brunch, you don't want service to be too prompt, now do you? Well I sure don't. Makes me feel rushed. Prices are manageable. I can always rely on the Peartree for a enjoyable brunch, with no speed-bumps or hiccups, in short, reliable. I guess that's what keeps me going back. -
Review from Melissa F.
Toronto, ON
3/6/2009
Beautiful little place in Cabbagetown. Great brunch place. Definitely go for brunch.
Nicely done poached eggs.
The food is a little on the salty end- actually very on the salty end. So ask for all sauces and everything on the side until you can try it. But there's a reason for this. You walk in on a nice afternoon ready to hanker down for a good hangover breakfast at 3pm. And you look around and it looks like a cruise ship. And old person cruise ship. So expect the design, food and waitstaff to be much like a cruise ship experience. This place rocks, old people and all.
And the service is excellent so tip them well. Unlike a cruise ship. -
Review from Chris E.
Toronto, ON
11/4/2009
This place is a fixture in C-town. When I moved here 12 years ago, it seemed to be more of "THE place to go" than it is now. Restaurants have their days in the sun. But it still thrives, with an older clientele mostly. The food is consistently very good. It's not quite FINE dining. More like really good home-cooked food. But the menu is extensive. In summer, they regularly have gazpacho that's very good. The shrimp cocktail is refreshing. The salad bowls are amazing and filling. The steak is not as good as The Keg's, but still excellent.
@Liz M....wasps ain't the restaurant's problem. It's not like there are wasps at The Peartree, but not next door. It's an environmental thing. Yes, wasps can be bad. Everywhere. I'm terrified by the buggers (bad childhood experience).
The patio is delightful, except for the noticeably loud fan on the roof. The solarium in the back is great for parties and winter brunches.
Extensive dessert menu, cakes and cobblers.
Price is very reasonable.Listed in: Restaurants
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Review from Ryan L.
7/16/2010
Yeah, not bad. Not great, but not bad. It's a fine place in a hit-and-miss area of town. Service was very friendly and efficient, even though he said he had only been working there a couple months.
The coconut curry seafood linguine was very tasty. Ordered it spicy hot and it was, so that's a plus. Linguine was done just right. Shrimp and scallops were a bit overcooked and tough/rubbery.
The teriyaki chicken was tasty, but maybe a bit less traditional in the interpretation of teriyaki. Lots of yummy veggies, though.
Bruschetta was tasty and fresh.
Overall, pretty good. If we were local we would try it again. -
Review from Julianna B.
Toronto, ON
6/5/2009
Yum! I went here with a group of friends for dinner, and this place is great! The food was wonderful (particularly the hamburger with swiss cheese), and the pie was entirely amazing. If I may descend to internet parlance for a minute, OMG the pie!
Service was friendly, efficient, and accommodating, and the restaurant has a quiet, intimate feel (which I'm afraid my large group compromised a bit). They didn't hustle us out the door, either. I'd love to go back. -
Review from Catherine M.
ON
12/2/2008
The Peartree is a really lovely little restaurant tucked away on Cabbagetown's busy Parliament Street. If you're looking for a sedate brunch or slightly more upscale lunch, this is a great stop.
With a beautiful atrium in the rear that is lovely all year round, you can enjoy a patio-like experience without freezing in March. I have been here for lunch meetings, office holiday dinners and regular lunches, and the food always stands up to the challenge. The calm atmosphere remains formal without being stiff, and the walls serve as gallery space for local artists.
Their salads are particularly popular, possibly because their tarragon salad dressing is super delcious. But really, most of the menu is tasty and you will find something for everyone. It's not an every day kind of place but it certainly is nice! -
Review from Kat F.
3/16/2009
My brother and I stopped at Peartree for an impromptu brunch and were super satisfied with our experience. I ordered the Eggs Florentine - yummy, poached eggs done perfectly with a zesty/lemony hollandaise sauce on top and a small fruit salad - and my brother ordered the Chicken Creole Eggs Benedict. Quite a meal to have so early in the morning but make no mistake - it was devoured in its entirety. Quaint little spot in Cabbagetown that is clearly a favourite with the locals!
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