Amandala's Restaurant in Peterborough

What an amazing atmosphere to host our team Christmas dinner this past week. The staff were absolutely amazing, the food was perfectly cooked and so tasty! If you are looking for an amazing dining experience definitely come here!

Always an amazing time at Amandalas! Low lighting lends it an elegant atmosphere, very pleasant staff, and fantastic food.

Such a nice experience Our dinner was so delicious and the service pace was perfect!!! Thank you Food : 5/5

Service and atmosphere was perfect, food was adequate.

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Amazing food and attention to detail. Top notch for the gluten challenged! Beautiful touch on my wifes birthday

An absolute gem of a restaurant in downtown Ptbo. Consistently excellent service food and atmosphere. Reservations not always needed but certainly worth your time to make a trip downtown.

If youre looking for great service and menu options we highly recommend a visit! Thanks Amanda, Simon and Team Food

Three of us went for my birthday dinner. My friend quietly let them know it was my birthday and requested they do something for such. They did provide a piece of cake, but unfortunately charged $15 for it. It is the first I have ever seen a bill for a birthday dessert meant to be shared at a higher end Restaurant. Our dinners, our server and the atmosphere were fantastic! I feel appetizers and $50 entre could cover a desert for a special occasion.

Great food!

The waiter was amazing, and the food was great. Theres nothing else to say

Quaint and romantic setting. The food was amazing! Great waiter and friendly.

Happily greeted by Amanda at the door. From there things just got better. Service was prompt and very friendly and the meal was beyond excellent. I had the pasta my friend had the pork belly and roasted squash risotto. Both were astonishingly good. Cannot recommend this place highly enough.

We came for the music or the food? Went home happy happy happy. The paella was lovely, the lobster app incredible and the violinist (Yeh Victoria Yeh!) so versatile! Beautiful evening with friendly staff, great drinks and a good time. See you soon. To be nit-picky, we waited a while for things but realized it was only one wait-staff/owner so as-good-as-possible but just good-enough.

Always a treat. The food is second to none, as is the service and wine list. Such a great place and people.

My brother and I took my parents to Amandalas for their 54th Anniversary. The atmosphere and service where great. All of us(7) where impressed with quality and taste of the dishes.

I went here for Valentine s Day last year and it was insanely over priced! It was over $300 and we drank water The food was okay but ridiculously priced, I d recommend that you go to The Keg instead. The staff was nice on the bright side and it was a very cute fancy small restaurant. If you aren t rich though I do not recommend this restaurant.

Best meal I ve ever had was from Chef Simon. He has great one off specials, I ve never ordered off the menu and always trying something new! Amanda is the nicest host and owns the best fine dining restaurant in town. Unique experience you won t find anywhere else! (Their desserts are amazing too)

We had an amazing experience, Amanda was our server and was wonderful. She paid close attention to detail! The food was delicious, the steak was a great portion size and the feature pickerel didn t disappoint. The ingredients were all fresh and local - and she even let us sample a lovely hand crafted desert provided by a young local entrepreneur. Highly recommend!

The most amazing meal! Amanda was our server and she was so knowledgeable! Will be back

Had the most amazing meal with friends! The food was amazing! The amount of attention and detail put into the food and drinks is something you dont often find. I would recommend everyone try out Amandalas! We will be back for sure!

Excellent service, top quality food, and a beautiful venue. You will not be disappointed!

We had a great meal, and with very good service. Really enjoyed our dinner. Thank you, we will be back soon!

Started with the warm salad, two margaritas Paris is burning , special fish was halibut, desert was chocolate mousse with strawberry sorbet. Best part of my day.

The best!

Recently retired to Peterborough area from Oakville and have been looking for a nice fine dining restaurant to celebrate a birthday. Amandalas website looked interesting and appealing. Called multiple times to make a reservation, but no one answered the number provided on their website, finally someone answered their phone, asked for a reservation for 2, was advised only the owner could take reservations and had to leave my name and number and was advised owner would be back to me within an hour. Never heard back from the owner, so made alternate arrangements at another restaurant without issue. While enjoying our meal, we received a call from this restaurant apologizing for a communication error and advising we could call back to make a reservation for dinner. Sorry missed opportunity. If you promote yourself as a fine dining restaurant, then invest in a reservation system or give your staff the authority to take reservations. First impressions are so important, not impressed with this establishment.

My friend steak came out cold and my duck came out cold too Inform the restaurant and they put meals the microwave very low ps they were very slow on bring out food too I really hope this help other as for this post Food : 1/5

Eating at Amandalas is a delightful experience! The service is impeccable and the food is divine. I recommend the House Salad!

Great eatery in Peterbrough. Enjoyed their lobster special with a garlic cream sauce with zucchini. Snap peas and onions. Partner had fresh walleye and we splitvtge three cheese caramelized onion dip. Great wine ad excellent service

Food was wonderful and creative. Ingredients certainly tasted fresh and local. Service was excellent. We will come again when we are next in Peterborough

My husband and I have been here multiple times with zero complaints. The servers are always very pleasant and attentive. Amanda, the owner, is usually present to ensure a great experience. I m not sure what the person ordered who reviewed that they spent over $300 and only drank water ? Our bills are nothing like that and we order wine. We try to make this our go to place for special occasions.

Amazing fine dining! attention to detail, seasonings, and I ate 100% of my Sea Bass main! Perfection! Food

A very atmospheric place with friendly, knowledgeable staff that served delicious food

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I have never written a review before but unfortunately I feel like I need to say this for the sake of others. My husband and I made reservations for our wedding anniversary dinner and I left feeling every underwhelmed and disappointed. We waited over an hour for our entrées and did not receive the service of a fine dinning experience. My husband had the duck, and found it either under cooked or his knife was far too dull. I had the rabbit ravioli and found the stuffing very tough/stringy with no taste at all maybe I don t understand how this ravioli was to be served/taste but I did not enjoy it. We told our waiter we were not enjoying our entrées and he asked what he could do, we did not have the answer. I guess the staff has no plan when it comes to unhappy customers. We were offered a pice of cake but kindly declined as we were already in the restaurant for a couple hours. Maybe it was an off night but I will not be returning.

Fantastic food and great service! Loved the daily specials for both dinner and dessert.

To help us get through these times of COVID Restrictions, our family decided to treat ourselves to Dinner out at Amandalas We ordered Paella for 3 - the house specialty and it did not disappoint in any way. we even made arrangements to use our own Paella dish, and the meal was hot and delicious all the way home and after. The Paella was terrific, very well spiced and seasoned, the seafood was fresh and perfectly cooked. This whole experience brightened us up considerably. Well done Amanda!!

This has got to be the best steak house in Ontario. The small dining area creates an atmosphere like no other.

Perfect restaurant for a special occasion or just to enjoy with friends. Great service and fantastic food. Loved everything about it!

Went here a couple of weeks ago and our waiter was so good. The problems were the wait times and payment issues. It took around 2 hours to get our food, although there only being 2 other tables. I know fine dining restaurants are usually a more lengthy process but I ve never experienced a wait time like this. Also, we went to use a gift card that they advertised they accepted but they actually didn t have the machine for it. Since this was a special occasion we only went there because of the gift card and we did not want to spend so much without it. After paying we tried to follow up in 3 emails, asking about the potential of a refund so we could use the gift card when the machine arrived but we have had no luck getting in touch.

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Amandalas, at the citys core, offers a blend of modern elegance and timeless charm in its refined dining experience. The ambiance is subtly luxurious, with soft lighting creating an intimate atmosphere for any occasion. Exceptional service combines professionalism with genuine warmth. The menu is a culinary masterpiece, fusing creative innovation with traditional flavors. While classified as fine dining, Amandalas justifies its price with top-notch quality and a memorable ambiance. Amandalas is a culinary gem, promising enduring memories for those seeking an extraordinary dining experience.

Another great evening of delicious food and attentive service at one of our favourite places.

Amazing food, great service, and all around wonderful experience. Do yourself a favor and check this place out. We had appetizers, mains and dessert. Behond happy with each course. Would give more stars if possible.

Everything is always perfect. Thank you!!

What a delicious, flavorful and fresh dinner. I ordered the caesar salad as a starter, and the chicken supreme for my main. My husband ordered the escargot to start and the rack of lamb as his main dish. They were both cooked to perfection, and so much flavor in every bite.

Excellent food and service. Love it!

Amazing experience all around. This is one of the best fine dining restaurants Ive eaten at.

Absolutely beautiful and well served meal. Excellent wine and dessert. Will be back many times. Lobster linguine was spectacular

We have mixed feelings about this place. My husband took me there for my birthday and I love everything. He got upset though about the big crack/ chip on the dish they served the food on. When he mentioned it to the owner/manager she stated she knew about it. So my husband was wondering why they simply did not transfer food to the good dish if they knew? We will give it another try I hope.

Service was extremely slow despite the restaurant being very quiet. There was little choice on the menu but there were some specials. My meal (duck) was not good. Meat was chewey and risotto tasteless. I thought quite expensive compared to other fine dining restaurants.

Went for a special event and was blown away. The food was spectacular, and the staff were amazing. Cant wait to go back.

Food and staff amazing.

Enjoyed our evening at Amandala s. The ambiance was so relaxing . The staff was great! My husband had the lobster and I had the pickerel. It was delicious. Our compliments to the chef and thanks Amanda!

Very slow service not best attitude thanks to Nicole

I absolutely love this restaurant, The atmosphere the service and of course the most amazing food!!! Amanda is the most generous host and her staff will take care of you. It s really a lovely home away from home. So delicious!!!

I ate here and the food was cold and the service was the worst service I ever had Nicole was hitting on my GF and being a complete pain as she was drinking on the job. The worst experience of my life. I will never return to this place again

Great food, great service. I would definitely come again, the escargot is my favourite so far

And now for something completely different! A menu that would suit most palettes. Great date night spot. Be sure to listen to the specials - choice almost as extensive as the menu! Chef here is a step above..

I loved my chicken dish but my partner said that her steak had no taste, she didnt believe there was even any salt and pepper, the plate was also not hot when it got to the table and had to be sent back to be warmed up.

The food was excellent, the wait was a little long but to be fair they did warn us of this and there were multiple tables that ordered at the same time.

Awesome place. Great food. Loved the feeling of the place

Awesome as always! Great relaxing low key ambiance, great staff and superb food and wine!

Great meal as always and friendly service. Prosciutto wrapped baked brie starter was very tasty.

Tasty food and quiet atmosphere

Amanda and her staff are absolutely amazing people. We held our intimate wedding reception there in December and it was so elegant! The food was absolutely delicious( shout out to Simon!) And the entire staff was so friendly and welcoming. They truly helped to make our day so special. I cannot wait to go back to this fantastic restaurant!

Visiting Peterborough from Toronto and had to support a local restaurant! This place is an absolute gem. We ordered from their mother s day special menu and had their cheese and charcuterie, prosciutto wrapped Brie and beet battered perch. *Homer-Simpson-Drool.gif* It was so darn good!!!!! We called right after to leave the chef a compliment and the owner. Best perch we ve ever had!

Great Service and Tasteful menu! Such a lovely dining experience. Highly recommended.

We dined here the night before our wedding in 2019. The food was great and the service was terrific!

Amazing place, I m a world traveler, and all I can say the service was spectacular. The chicken supreme was AMAZING, the best chicken dish I ever had. Everything about this place is a big YES!! Love it, I ll return without any hesitation !!! 10 s all across the board, on every aspect!!!

Incredible food and wonderful atmosphere!!

An amazing relaxed dining experience. Brandon our waiter wor attentive and thoughtful. Amanda the owner was amazing. Great ffrom the appetizers to the after dinner drinks. We will be back

Waited 90 minutes for our food to arrive which was really disappointing. The soup of the day was bland and the chicken dish was extremely salty. We were quite bummed that the food wasn t even worth the wait so packed it to go, paid the bill and left. We found it hard to believe that this restaurant had such a high rating however upon reading several reviews we realized that the vast majority is fake. The server was very nice and professional but overall we felt that our visit to Amandala s was a huge waste of time (and money). Maybe hire more kitchen staff instead of buying fake reviews.

One day trip to Peterborough. Find this place.... EXCELLENT service, thank you Brandon. EXCELLENT food..such a lovely place and will be back again

Food was great, nice patio

Peterboroughs best kept secret. Food delicious and amazing service. Love it.

Ask what the price of the special is before you order it, was told there was 2 steak options for the special, I chose one and the girlfriend chose the other. When the bill came we found out one was $50 and the other was $150. Something that should have been disclosed. Onion cheese dip wasnt special, and the sides to the main were plain. There was a hint of duck fat on the potatoes but were still dry, asked for au jus and horse raddish and only got horseradish

Lovely atmosphere. Amanda our server was incredibly patient with us. We 3 enjoyed the charcuterie board. The main courses were great. Dessert enjoyed for Thanksgiving was to die for. We will be back.

Excellent Food & Atmosphere. Thanks to Amanda & Everyone!

Amanda and her staff are wonderful! Great food, great atmosphere!

Great service and wonderful food that was well matched with a local wine recommendation.

Amandalas was incredible! An inimate setting with a super talented chef that clearly takes pride in his product. Service was incredible. Amanda knows her stuff and Ill definitely be back.

Great cozy and delicious restaurant. Very gourmet and service couldnt be better. If you are in town a must try!

Went here last night . Had the halibut special while friend had the lobster linguini. Quite possibly the nicest meal I ve ever had. Very reasonable price and Excellent service never caught the young guys name. First time here will be back regularly

Very attentive wait staff, best veal parmesan I ever had. Introduced to our new favorite wine(Bread and Butter). Bravo Amanda

We were a table of 13, and booked well in advance. It took 45 minutes for them to serve 2 appetizers (a Caesar salad and some brie - unless they were milking the cows, theres no excuse), and we got our mains 2 hours after ordering. The food was good, but not worth the wait.

Superb menu, delicious great tasting food and friendly professional service! I loved it and will definitely go back!

Amazing paella. Yum yum

Lovely staff, warm atmosphere and delicious food! Had the Paella (amazing) and risotto (to die for). One of the more unique menus in Peterborough. Will return!

My partner and I dined here this past Saturday night and couldnt be more pleased with our experience. The ambiance is romantic and quiet, and our appetizers, mains and dessert outstanding. Our server was lovely. We enjoyed chatting with her and she didnt rush us at all. All courses were well paced, leaving us time to chat and enjoy our cocktails and wine.

We went to Amandala for our 26th anniversary. We are from Mississauga but were staying at a cottage a half a hour away and we found the place through Google. We were very happy that we picked it for our special day. Everyone was very friendly ,informative and their suggestions were spot on. During these difficult times of covid they practiced all the safe measures. The atmosphere was quite, intimate and relaxed. The food was great. The only thing missing was the carrot cake for dessert. They said that they would be happy to make sure it was available for our next visit. I am a fan of carrot cake and they had rave reviews for theirs which I found out was made local. Thank you to everyone for making our anniversary a great one. See you next year.

Had the most wonderful experience at Amandalas. Amanda (the owner), helped create a wonderful surprise meal that was delivered to family. My family loved every bit of it, raving especially about her homemade cheesecake (a white chocolate raspberry cheesecake with a shortbread crust).

Amanda and her staff were fantastic! Very accommodating and friendly! Anya was great as was everyone else who helped make our event special! The food was very good and I definitely would go back and recommend to others!

Fantastic, friendly service!!! My meal was exceptional, we enjoyed a gorgonzola fondue for an appetizer ( best scallop I have ever had! ) and for our main course we enjoyed the Special that consisted of a pork chop with apple and rum reduction. The meat was tender and flavourful. If your in Peterborough check out this fine restaurant!!!

I ordered the squash ravioli and paid $27 for it. The taste was outstanding but there were only about 5 raviolis on my plate. I finished the meal with a Caesar salad beforehand and I was still hungry . We waited for the main course for 1 hour. not a great experience for the money I paid.

Thank you Amanda for such a fabulous experience at your lovely restaurant. We really appreciated you helping us to celebrate our 50th anniversary! The meals were so delicious and the ambiance was wonderful. We highly recommend your restaurant and will be back! Andrea and Michael Tomchak

Best place to eat by far.... my husband and I have been there twice now. Yes yes not a bunch of times but I have never had this good of food anywhere.( Ive been to the keg in Peterborough and the waiter wouldnt even serve me my food it was bad...) The prices at Amandalas are the same as the keg and if they are more ite becasue its better! And you are getting what you pay for, if you want to feel rushed out of your meal and feel unsatisfied go somewhere else to eat. Amandalas is the best close up experience with your significant other. I could talk to him and actually hear him, we had a conversation at the dinner table! That alone is worth every penny to me. Amandalas service was outstanding the waitress was nice as peach pie and always on cue, but not that pushy kinda way she was so nice and just genuine. Amanda herself is amazing very sweet and knowledgeable enjoys her work. Now here it comes the kitchen staff.... I dont know who any of you are but your food is outstandlingly amazing, your alpaca soup was to die for!!!!! Everything was perfect this time and the last time we visited. You will want to try everything after you have been there once. Chefs who cook with love of food will always be successful and their food will always be ridiculously amazing! These chefs cook with a lot of love. Appreciation from this guest here for the whole experience. Cant wait for my next visit!!!!!

Truly amazing. Im a local and this is by far the nest spot in town

Great food and service

Excellent!!! Beyond expectation. Fabulous food, service and atmosphere. Cant say enough. Kudos to Amanda who is hands on, Matt for great service and Simon for a over the top meal.

Always a warm and inviting atmosphere. Quiet relaxing dining at an intended gentle pace. An aray of exceptional taste options served fresh from this magical kitchen as mouth watering apetizers and delicious main dishes followed by deserts that I cant say no to.

Great little place downtown. Menu has some different options that arent normally seen on other menus of similar calibre restaurants in the area. House specialty was paella which I had and enjoyed. Service was great. A tad pricer (entree for $29) but worth it.

My husband and I celebrated our wedding reception at Amandas on June 10, 2019! We want to say a HUGE thank you to Amanda and Chef! Not only did they go above and beyond to make our day so special, but the food was to die for!!!! I enjoyed the House Salad, Shrimp Fehttuchini, and the Turtle Cheesecake. Loved everything! Would totally recommend this restaurant!!

Food was anazing service was impeccable and the atmosphere was wonderful great people and the owner was awesome i will return

Excellent food and service and live Jazz.

Spectacular service, quality food and lovely ambiance! My husband and I went there to celebrate his birthday and the staff were warm and welcoming. We ordered the baked brie, the Dijon cream pork tenderloin, and the duck confit, everything was delicious! For dessert we had the Lemon cake and the Caramel apple cheesecake, two more hits! One recommendation would be with the cappuccino, it would be nice for it to arrive with dessert and for it to be stronger also, otherwise an absolutely lovely evening... Thank you!!

Good food

We went here for a special occasion and the staff and the menu made the occasion wonderful. The selection of appetizers satisfied everyone in our party (a group of 8). The baked brie was yummy and could be shared by two. We had an amazing dinner. Great choices, great presentation and amazing taste. Very good service as well. We will return.It s a gem !

Amazing food, amazing service and amazing atmosphere. Recommend highly.

Wonderful, so, so wonderful. Amandalas is one of the most underrated restaurants in Peterborough. They definitely over delivery on quality of food & the portion sizes. We ordered the Paellea to share and it was amazing! And the starter & dessert cheesecake were both equally incredible. I cant say enough lovely things about this place! :)

A great place to enjoy an awesome meal

Came in for a work party. AMANDALAS food was awesome! Great atmosphere, better food and great drinks!

We had my sisters baby shower here with 25 guests a few weeks ago and it was fantastic! Amanda and her team went above and beyond to make sure that we had everything we needed to ensure the event was a success! The food was fantastic and plentiful. It was so nice that we had the restaurant to ourselves to celebrate such a joyous occasion. Thank you again Amanda and your amazing team!

A cozy, pleasant atmosphere but unfortunately the service was extremely slow and the entree was fine but the temperature of the food was tepid.

Fantastic service and food

Service is Great and the food is very good.

The atmosphere was great. A jazz duo played in the background. The food was very fresh and tasty. Service was excellent.

Had the steak at Amandalas. It was the best steak Ive had in a long time. Would definately recomend Amandalas.

Fantastic foods great delivery and service very personal ,friendly -and most of all a calm place to eat have friends and toally a warm place - great atmospher

Food was amazing. Service was a little slow

Really good food, exceptional service, conveniently located, the staff made us feel right at home. Great culinary experience. Highly recommended

We had our wedding dinner here and it was wonderful! A couple months leading to the big day we sat with the owner and the chef to create a menu full of favourites to offer our guests. They took care of all the details. Everything was very professional and I knew that no matter what happened during the day, our dinner at Amandalas would be spot on. Weve dined there previously and would say: The atmosphere is elegant. Servers are knowledgeable and attentive. Food is nutritious and delicious. You really get the sense that the team is passionate about what they do. You should definitely go! Itll be a win!

exceptional food and service!

Good good food

What a gem! Wonderful setting...great service...fantastic food.

One of Peterboroughs best kept secrets. Excellent food and service. Lovely ambiance.

Service was excellent. I had lots of questions about the wine list and they answered them all and even brought out some options that werent even listed yet. Charcuterie plate was good. The vegetable sides on both main courses were delicious, however, we ordered halibut and duck breast and both were overcooked. What a bummer way to end an otherwise excellent dining experience.

The food is outstanding. Love the people and service. Thank you.

Amazing food experience. Best carrot cake ever.

Don t let this deter you from the restaurant, it was our first time at Amandala s, but it left us with an awful first impression. My girlfriend and I decided to test out Amandala s since it had such good reviews. We ended up deciding on their charcuterie board. Please don t get this menu item, the patte tasted like canned cat food, and we felt as though the other ingredients were past their best before date. Spend the $25 at the grocery store and create your own, I guarantee it will be better.

Absolutely stellar food and experience. Perfect spot for date night or just amazing food. The food is to die for and the staff is incredible!

A wonderful place for a excellent and leisurely meal. My parents and I were there for lunch, and all the courses from soup to dessert were amazingly delicious and reasonably priced. It was worth the hours drive from Haliburton to eat there.

Fantastic place. We went for lunch for my wifes birthday. Service was friendly and efficient, and every mouthful of food both of us had was divine. Great value for the quality of food being served. Highly recommended!

We booked a party of 13 for a family gathering and really enjoyed our experience at Amandalas. We enjoyed very friendly service and the food was really good, came piping hot and everyone was pleased with their choices. We will be back!

This restaurant is amazing and the food is incredible. Amanda goes above and beyond to make her guests feel welcome. I will be sure to return again and again.

My new fav

Just absolutely delicious- Ive had to wait a while to get here, and was finally able to for a friends birthday. Each plate is made with so much care. The details in the food makes it beyond standout~ The service was amazing (even after we accidentally spilled the flowers and first glass of wine before we began our dinner ;) ) Just a lovely evening. Thank-you Amandalas

A superb restaurant! Exceptional service, new and fresh menu items, quiet and relaxing atmosphere. For a perfect ending, finish off with a delightful dessert. Each time we returned to try something new we were impressed by the creativity and perfection of the cuisine. Highly recommended!

Amazing ambience for a date or out with the parents. Charming and pretty. The food is really special, well thought out, filling and plated beautifully. The owner Amanda, really goes above and beyond for her guests, Ive never felt so welcome at a restaurant as I do here. A must visit!

Amazing food and wait staff. The owner found out it was my birthday and came out to recognize me personally. Totally go out of their way to make you feel welcome and comfortable. Ive taken friends back since and same experience.