Gerti's in Peterborough

225 Hunter St W, Peterborough, ON K9H 2L1, Canada

★★★★★
(577 reviews)
Categories: Restaurant Bar Catering food and drink supplier Event venue Fine dining restaurant Gastropub Meal delivery Takeout restaurant Pub

About

Restaurant

Website
gertis.ca
Address
225 Hunter St W, Peterborough, ON K9H 2L1, Canada
Plus Code
8M4G+7R Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Business Hours

Sunday
11:30 AM–9 PM
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
11:30 AM–10 PM
Saturday
11:30 AM–10 PM

Services

Service options
Outdoor seating Kerbside pickup No-contact delivery Takeaway Dine-in
Highlights
Great cocktails
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Coffee Healthy options Late-night food Small plates Spirits Vegan options Vegetarian options Wine
Dining options
Brunch Lunch Dinner Catering Dessert Seating
Amenities
Bar on site Toilets Wi-Fi Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy Romantic
Crowd
Family friendly Groups LGBTQ+ friendly Transgender safe space
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
Good for kids High chairs Kids' menu
Parking
Free parking lot Parking
Pets
Dogs allowed

Photos

Reviews

4.5
★★★★★
577 reviews

Most Mentioned

atmosphere (45) patio (39) dinner (39) food and service (19) cheesecake (19) burger (14) birthday (10) pub (9) greek salad (5) fried chicken sandwich (5)
5 stars
409
4 stars
102
3 stars
37
2 stars
8
1 stars
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★★★★★
November 27, 2024

On October 16th my girlfriend and I had our anniversary dinner here, what she didn’t know was it was also the day I was proposing, the meal at Gerti’s was phenomenal we will 100% be back, I wish I could share videos on here as I had the whole thing filmed but, for anyone wondering, she said yes!

★★★★★
October 5, 2024

Fantastic. We'll be back ASAP. The beef here is incredible. One of the best burgers I've ever had. Staff were lovely. Just a great place. Don't walk. RUN to Gerti's now!!!

★★★★
August 11, 2024

I have been to Gerti's a number of times over the years. I have always had a good time. It is a very popular restaurant and people are always saying great things about it and recommending it. The food is really good and the service has been spot on every time. Very nice staff. The overall vibe is good. Clients seem to be enjoying themselves there. I do think the restaurant needs a bit of a slight refresh. I know pubs generally have or want that old style antiquated/tired look, but a few small decor/furniture changes could really add some energy to pub's atmosphere. I would also recommend menus you can wipe down for sanitary purposes. I would definitely recommend Gerti's and go back there!!

★★★★★
July 31, 2024

One of the best fried chicken sandwiches I had in PTBO! Note it isn’t spicy (we got Nashville) but really enjoyable. Will be definitely reordering this again but only after I try out their fettuccine! The spinach dip was also good and love that the pita comes in 2 (or even 3?) options! Enjoyed this with their Innis & Gun Mango IPA and Creemore. They have 2 patios - we chose for the one in the back which has a lovely mural of a city at night. edit: aug 9, 2024 - front patio is also really nice as well! Their special was the mango fried chicken sandwich but it wasn’t as good as the Nashville but it was spicier. Bruschetta was really good! Will come back again :)

★★★★★
June 7, 2024

The Best Seafood Dish I've Ever Had in My Life. The Lemon Dill Trout is so AMAZING. First of all the trout tastes just like salmon. There's no difference to me. The Capers which is the Brown Dots on the Fish is so PERFECT. It gives a saltiness to the taste of the Lemon Cream. The Lemon Cream is a sauce instead of the citrusy lemon taste which is so PERFECT. Rice was perfect. Vegetables were Perfect. Patio is fun. Great service as well. I LOVE Gerti's.

★★★★★
June 4, 2024

One of my favourite places downtown for many reasons. I have many memories of hanging out here with friends when I was in college or enjoying a celebration. I have hosted my birthday here, I have enjoyed dates, hanging out with friends and ladies nights. I also love the back patio area. What a cute little oasis with a mix of brick walls, black furniture, trees and vines, seating arrangements and wildlife! I just love the vibe here whether it’s the moody lighting, the decorations, the wooden features or the floor to ceiling windows - the atmosphere is amazing. There is a bar, some booth seating or high top tables. The food is amazingly delicious from the appetizers to the dessert and the service is incredible. Thank you!

★★★★
September 18, 2023

1st time eating here...Pleased with food & overall experience. Food portions are large enough to share & they had a covered front & back patio, as well as dinning room/bar. Serves, upscale pub food, with Mexican & pasta options, too. We had the Bailey's cheesecake for desert, decadent & delicious😋😍🤤, would get to share again : D

★★★★★
July 23, 2023

Our lunchtime dining experience at this place was nothing short of delightful. We savored an array of delectable dishes, including the succulent Beef Yorkies, the tantalizing Baja Fish Tacos, the refreshing Greek Salad, the juicy and flavorful Big Smoke Burger, and the mouthwatering Steak & Truffle. For dessert, we treated ourselves to the delightful Bao Bun Dessert, which was deep-fried to perfection and accompanied by three heavenly flavors of ice cream. The Cheesecake, boasting its unique non-chocolate twist, was a hit, especially with the kids. The Beef Yorkies truly stole the show with their heavenly tenderness and rich, savory flavors. Each bite was a burst of culinary delight, leaving us craving more. The Steak & Truffle dish impressed us with its perfectly cooked steak, elevated to new heights by the delectable truffle infusion. It was a true taste sensation that left us in awe. While the Baja Fish Tacos were enjoyable, they didn't quite match the incredible flavors of the other dishes. Nonetheless, the overall experience was exceptional. Though our bill reached $150, we felt that every penny was justified by the outstanding flavors and the joyful dining experience we had. Treating ourselves and our family to such delightful culinary delights on vacation was undoubtedly worth it. We highly recommend this place to anyone looking to indulge in a flavorful and memorable meal.

★★★★★
December 1, 2024

The greek salad is amazzingggg

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Great option in Peterborough. I highly recommend. I ll certainly be going back

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

I m in town for business and had the opportunity to go out for dinner and catch up with my daughter so of course we had to head to one of our favourite restaurants- Gerti s!! Chicken Parm was our dinner selection paired with the Strawberry Lemonade and Strawberry Sangria - outstanding!!! Presentation, taste and value sum up our dinner experience! Jaya was our server and I encourage anyone looking for a friendly, personable experience to make Gerti s your next stop! Until next time!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

First time at Gertis Definitely wont be the last Back patio Great service Awesome food!

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

The food and service are great! As a temp stop to PEC, it s a nice place to chill. The Greek salad is one of the best I ever had.

★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

All in all it was a decent meal. I ordered the beet salad with added tofu and they did a great job making it crispy and flavourful. The salad was quite large, making it feel close to worth the $27 price tag, and they were generous with the added protein and cheese. But I ordered a salad because they only offer one entree/handheld that is suitable for vegetarians. Since they already have tofu on their menu, I asked if they could sub it for chicken in a different dish, and the answer was no. The atmosphere on a Thursday night was a little sad. Service was okay but prices are way higher than youd expect for what looks like an old (and at the time, empty) pub.

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Fantastic restaurant with delicious food coming from a huge and diverse menu. Friendly staff, quick service, great value. Will continue to go as a date night spot, a friendly dinner, or a night out with the family.

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Amazing amazing amazing!! Best food I ve had in a while, prices are great. I couldn t recommend this enough. Food : 5/5

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Great

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Wonderful place!

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

We had dinner with our daughter, her husband and our young granddaughter who were visiting from out of province. We had requested a high chair and were pleased to see it set up when we arrived. The staff were very friendly and the food was tasty, with big portions. Even our foodie family were impressed by their meals. It wasnt our first visit there and it definitely wont be our last!

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Dietary restrictions: We re able to accommodate my dairy allergy and gluten allergy and create a delicious meal. Kid-friendliness: Our baby was our small dog and they were very welcoming on the patio and brought her a bowl of water.

Local Guide
July 22, 2024

My wife and her friend were there last night for a very rare girls dinner. They made a reservation and was seated in the window. Immediately after dinner, the waitress brought the bill. When they said they were going to have drinks and catch up, they were informed that they either had to move tables or leave as another person requested that table. The restaurant was mostly empty and there were lots of other seats. They ended up leaving and chatting in the car. Although my whole friend group used to frequent this place, I guess theres more important people that dine there. Do not recommend. Edit: since when is it good customer service to have people move tables to accommodate new customers. Regardless of thier issues, its poor practice. You sat the only customers in the place at the only mobility tables. You provided a poor experience. I hardly give poor reviews. Only when they are deserved.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Omg what can I say the food is great the service is wonderful and the food wow so good order the fried chicken Parm.

★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Delicious food.

★★★
June 22, 2024

We had a reservation at 6:30 ,and arrived 10 minutes early .A pleasant server brought menus ,took drink orders and then our meal choice .From there things went sideways .My wife asked for a glass of ice to chill her wine - after 3 requests the ice arrived .We waited an hour and 15 minutes for our dinner- watching as two tables that were seated well after we arrived were served first .The server never returned to explain the delay ,except a walking past our table once to say our meal was on its way- but then again so was Christmas ! At no time was an explanation, apology or acknowledgement of the delay forthcoming .

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Fantastic as usual. Portions are huge and very tasty

★★★★
June 22, 2024

We come here all the time and really enjoy it. The food is worth the wait and great quality. Last night however the service was really slow and a table who came in after us was served all their meals before us and we had to get up to pay. We tried to get our servers attention for about 10 minutes and we could see her talking to her co worker with her back to the back patio where we sat. When we got the front to pay our server didnt even acknowledge or apologize that we had to get up to pay which would have made a difference. I found this very discouraging.

★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Good food, good selection, modern take in classics. Our server had an attitude but maybe it was a hard day... would return. Good experience.

★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Great food. Was hot. Prices reasonable Service was very good. Place very clean and inviting. Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

The food and drinks were so good! Our service was a bit on the slower side but the food was worth the wait. Prices were decent for the quality of the food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Stopped here for dinner after our original plan was fully booked, they were able to get us in and we are SO GLAD the first restaurant didn t have room. The food was incredible. So fresh and you can taste the homemade sauces! The staff were so friendly and welcoming. Fast service and a great atmosphere. We will definitely be back soon!

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

It is a small restaurant, but the atmosphere was great. Service was excellent. The Gerti Bird sandwich is delicious. Food : 5/5

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

My husband and I just had lunch/dinner here today. The food was fabulous. My husband had the burger and I had the pesto linguine. They were both delicious, hot, and a very large serving. Our server Amber was very efficient and very very pleasant. She made the whole experience very enjoyable. She is definitely an asset to this restaurant. Will definitely come back for the food but also for the service. Great afternoon date with my husband made even more pleasant by the food and the service!

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Exceptional meals every time I go here. The staff are lovely and the back patio is so cute

Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Paid substantial money for a steak. When served, it was smothered in gravy!. What kind of chef would do such a thing to a steak?!!!. Might as well have covered it in ketchup. Other food on the plate contained an over generous amount of salt. The over all quality of the meal was nothing short of insulting.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Definitely a go-to place to eat! Great good and service! Try the pierogi gnocchi if its on special!

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Had a beautiful dinner date with my beautiful woman, couldnt have asked for a more wonderful evening. Food was fantastic, atmosphere was amazing and the staff and owner were absolutely fantastic. Highly recommend

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Fun spot. Just in town to celebrate a birthday dinner with my sister and brother in law. Fish and chips were excellent. Crispy, huge piece of fish, delicious dipping sauces. Service was wonderfully attentive, and they treated us to a chocolate lava cake to celebrate. Would go back in a heartbeat.

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

One of our favourite restaurants, period. Great food, amazing service, and always a fun time. Dietary restrictions: Gluten free options available and the staff are great in helping with choices.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

I called and made a reservation but I was told that reservation is not necessary as they can accommodate my table of three. Upon arrival we were greeted by a cheerful hostess that made our day with her cheerfulness. Food was amazing service was great. Halfway through our meal we heard the table next to us talking about us and they were eyeing our food, one of them asked what we were having and we told them they must try the general tao chicken bao and honey garlic wings. (Phew, we thought we got new stalkers). We enjoyed our meal and service. Amazing staff and great food. Our favourite dish was buffalo cauliflower (vegetarian wings). Crunch Mac, general Tao bao ( say that five times fast). Chicken flat bread trust me we did order red meat too I know what this may sound like our favourite of all was primal cut burger. Juicy and tasty just do not order it well done might as well order more chicken if you order your burger well done. If you want to turn back time you should order dunkaroo cheesecake. It s basically an adult version of dunkaroos. You will have some flash backs and I hope it s a good one for you. Would definitely visit again if I come back to Peterborough.

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Great menu, friendly staff, lovely restaurant.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Mango Martini is yummmmmy Baha taco are a must Parking: We make do...its downtown Peterborough

February 22, 2024

Placed an online order. Received a call one hour later saying that they were too busy to make my online order and that they were canceling it after that had already accepted my order. Won t ever be back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Nice cozy vibe and the food is incredible.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Fantastic location and wonderful decor. Service was top notch and the food was delicious. I had the burger which i barely finished. You get your moneys worth here and looking forward to going back and trying something new.

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

We ended up booking Gertis for our rehearsal dinner based on the recommendation of our wedding venue. We had approximately 30 people for dinner so we were able to have the back patio to ourselves which was perfect. We called ahead to let them know what appetizers we wanted and they were brought our within 10 minutes of our partys arrival. It was wonderful so everyone could start eating while looking over the pre selected menu. The food was prompt and hot, our guests were raving about the service! I also grabbed a slice of the dunkaroo cheesecake to go which was heavenly. Next time we are in the peterborough area we will definitely come back and grab a meal.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Great service, large portion sizes, and some really excellent tasting food. Some unique takes on classics too, like a Big Mac Crunch Wrap. One of the best burgers Ive had in a long time!

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

A new stop on our way from Ottawa to Toronto!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great place for lunch, good service with some minor hiccups that made us chuckle, were all human arent we? The food was phenomenal however. Food

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Its a great restaurant with fantastic service and great service! The downside is that the booths have fixed tables and dont adjust for taller guys like me & the other tables are small that are located in the center of the restaurant.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Excellent food. All the years living here and never have been to Gertis. Finally tried and very impressed. Nice upper scale Gastro Pub. Well worth the stop and definitely will return. I enjoy a place where I pay slightly more but for much higher quality. Well done!

★★★
December 22, 2023

This was our first date, 10/10 date, meal was mid. Great service but the Carbonara was soup, too much cheese and I know that sounds crazy, like how can there be too much cheese well there was. anyways would eat again just not the cheese soup :* Kid-friendliness: We re just two kids having fun

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great food. ..service was excellent ..really nice atmosphere Food

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Always great! Kid-friendliness: My gradkids love Gertis. Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Gertis is one of my most favorite Restaurants. Their food is always amazing. Service is incredible. Atmosphere is bussing. Highly recommend for a date night.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Group of 4, we arrived for an early dinner. Staff friendly, atmosphere relaxing. Nice selections on the menu, and our meals were tasty and served at the right temperature.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Went out to dinner with my fiancée to celebrate our engagement. First time going to Gerti s. Amazing food, nice little pub style restaurant! Excellent service and even better food! Will definitely be back! Cheers

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Food was outstanding and service was great

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great little restaurant in the heart of Peterborough. The service was great and the food was amazing.... had some great Flatbread, will definitely be back!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Everything we had was delicious! My personal favorites are the Mac and Cheese and Fried Chicken Sandwich! The Yorkshire pudding is also appetizing. And the Dunkaroo cheesecake is not too sweet, just how I like it Follow me on IG @theas.table for my PTBO foodie hotspots and recommendations.

Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Nice staff but food is not good. Won t be revisiting again.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

The meal was amazing. Probably the best burger I have ever had in my life. Sweet potato fries were seasoned perfectly. The melon margarita was the perfect blend of refreshing, sweet and sour. I will come back to this place over and over again. Our waitress Amber was absolutely amazing. Friendly, attentive and never felt like we had to flag her down.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

The food was excellent, and large portions. The server was also excellent, very efficient and friendly. Havent been to Gertis in about 8-9 months. Will be back for sure.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great spot in town, had the featured Bao buns and they were great!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

My first visit to Gertis since the new management started. It was a birthday lunch visit with my wife, her son & his girlfriend. We were seated in the rear patio which was nice as it was a lovely day. I decided on the Cajun sandwich on Ciabatta with Cajun fries & I shared a pitcher of the Innis & Gunn Mango IPA with my stepson. The sandwich was nicely presented & was delicious, maybe a bit more Cajun spice would have been nice (I like some heat). The Mango Beer was excellent a welcome treat on a warm day. The service was superb from initial entry into Gerti s right the way through to billing. The menu had so many options I/we will definitely be back. They had a couple of beers that I like, Creemore Springs & the Innis & Gunn IPA. I will definitely return to try some of the other offerings and add a new venue to our list of great places for lunch or dinner.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The service was fantastic and we were given ice cold water and menus as we were seated. We started with the coconut shrimp appetizer which was delicious. My partner got Fish Tacos with sweet potato fries. She thought they were delicious and the pineapple toppings were a great added touch. I decided to go with the deep fried chicken club which turned out to be extremely disappointing. My first two bites were just chunks of batter. Which at this point I decided to just peel off the batter which was half of the sandwich. I was left with just a plain chicken breast on a bun. For the price I expected something way different, especially when Popeyes makes one 10x more appetizing. The atmosphere was way to loud which I know is very hard to control in a pub, but the loudness from some people made it hard to even think. I paid 100$ for the two meals and tip, which Overall left a sour experience in my mouth, I for one wont be returning anytime soon.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Outstanding service and food. Thoroughly enjoyed on all levels. Highly, highly, highly recommended.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Love it here! Staff are fantastic, food + drinks are always correct and delicious. PERFECT.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Gertis is absolutely one of the best restaurants in Peterborough! The food is delicious, great portions for price! The service is great and the restuarant and patio are beautiful!

Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I don t know how this place gets 5 stars. Booked a party for 15 today and was met with rudeness. We arrived just a few minutes before their opening time which is 11:30 and did not see a waitress for almost 15 mins. We were very thirsty so a couple of us went to the bar to ask for water and told they were opening up the bar and had to wait. An additional 4 people came and the waitress was not happy about it! We then waited another 10 minutes, finally our water arrives and the waitress looked upset?? Weird!! Then another waitress came and we asked if we had to order from the specials menu or the QR code since online menu has more options. She then asked why we were being rude. We honestly were not being rude at all! We got up and left. Business must be good if you can afford to turn away a party for 19 at lunch time.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I get the garlic chicken flat bread every time. Its soooo good! Cauliflower bites are amazing as well! The service is always on point! Food

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Cute small patio out back, food is great, and price versus value is pretty fair. Cocktails are not bad, cheesecake keeps me coming back!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

A great find! Will definitely return.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

This is a must visit restaurant!!! Our first time here as a couple for date night and all we can say is wow wow wow! The food was absolutely delicious and portion sizes are perfect! We wish we had room for dessert because they looked and smelled amazing! Definitely check this place out... You wont be disappointed!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Food was amazing!! Will be returning.

December 22, 2023

We arrived to the restaurant around 5. There were about 4 tables occupied and asked to be seated inside as it was a cooler day. About 20 minutes into our drinks, we placed our dinner order. Fast forward 15 minutes or so, another couple comes in, then another family of 5. We waited for about an hour and thought to ourselves, wow this is taking a while. I glanced up to see the other two tables mentioned finishing up their dinners. I asked the server what was going on amd she said that they were short staffed. I challenged her by asking how that changes anything and she responded by telling me she s new, which is also a stretch because we ve seen her there several times. I explained that her excuses aren t relevant because the other tables were served. I got up and went to the washroom only to learn that the patio was empty. Plain and simple, I believe that she forgot to put our order in but I may be wrong. The bill comes and it s over $110 for two meals. In my business, when someone is outwardly unhappy with my service, we make it right and for this reason, we will not be back. I always say, judge a business not by it s mistakes, however judge them by how they handle the mistakes which was poorly.

★★★★
December 22, 2023

We start with a very good local dark beer. Two dishes ordered: Well cooked trout, good sanitation. Rice and vegetable accompaniment. Beef and salad.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Had a wonderful meal for my mothers 83rd birthday. Thanks to Zach for arranging the reservation and front window for a great evening, view, atmosphere. Fresh and generous servings along with excellent service, in our case, by Courtney/Amber. Unique, fun, over-the-top dessert options make for a great final course. Full? Do it anyways.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

food looked amazing, and tasted good, but fish was slightly over cooked and batter on chicken sandwich was a little different then a typical chicken sandwich. other then that a good experience over all

December 22, 2023

We order wings, the meat smelled really bad and the waitress started blaming us and told us there s nothing wrong with the meat!!! She had very poor manners and we won t go there anymore!!!!

December 22, 2023

The service was awful. I could not take even one bite from my food. Everything smelled really bad and the waitress started arguing with us that it s our problem. Don t go!! Save your money!!

Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I had an extremely disappointing dining experience at this restaurant. The first thing that struck us was the unpleasant odor coming from the wings we ordered. They had a foul smell that made it challenging to enjoy the meal. Moreover, the menu prices were higher than average, and we didnt feel like we got our moneys worth. What made matters worse was the unhelpful and argumentative attitude of the waitress when we brought up the issue with the smelly wings. Instead of acknowledging the problem and trying to resolve it, she insisted that there was nothing wrong with our food. It was frustrating and left a bad taste in our mouths, both literally and figuratively. We value good customer service and expect a pleasant dining experience when paying a premium price for a meal. Unfortunately, this restaurant fell short on all accounts. I wouldnt recommend this place to anyone based on my experience. Its essential for management to address these issues to maintain their reputation and attract returning customers.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

The owner Diana and our server Courtney could not have been sweeter. We were greeted immediately with a big smile and felt like we were hanging with old friends. Our server was knowledgeable about the menu and offered great advice for ordering. We had a fabulous meal and will definitely be back, not just for the food but for the people.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Amazing service. Sat on the patio with our dog, he was very welcomed! Food was great. Highly recommend the steak and truffle salad.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

We chose to have big family dinner here while vacationing near Peterborough because of the great selection of food on the menu. There was something for everyone. The food was mix of styles and their versions of dishes so read the descriptions so you re not surprised. Overall the food was very good and the service friendly.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I really like Gertis! They are a wonderful business in Peterborough and it s a place my partner and I enjoy going for dinner. I find we are always greeted with a smile, and the environment feels friendly and laid back. They have a lovely ambience on both patios and their inside dining room. We usually sit on the front patio. The food is always very fresh and hot which is something I m pretty particular about. I love that they have a specials menu which isn t always common, and it s always changing, bringing something refreshing to their menu. I have tried a few things on the menu, the pulled pork gnocchi is amazing! We love the deep friend picked (who doesn t? Lol), the crunch Mac was super yum! Their version of the fried chicken sandwich was so-so. The only thing I notice with their food is it is a tad bit too salty (and I LOVE salt, so that s saying something). They recently had bao buns on their menu and they were phenomenal! Their dessert, bao bun ice cream sandwiches, were really original and cute. I recommend. I really like the variety on their desert menu, because I think it s an area a lot of restaurants lack. Their cocktails are nice, and they have a good drink menu selection. I think Gertis is a place everyone should try if your a Peterborough local. People might say they are pricey, but in reality, it s hard to dine out for less than $100 these days. I think you get what you pay for, especially because their food is consistently good. They really do have something for everyone and I look forward to visiting there again.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Gapping on the owners name! She is a delightful and engaging person who puts her heart into the business and hires staff who represent her well. Its always a lovely time ... we are glad to support this community minded individual.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Very nice meal!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Delicious food and service that is hard to beat!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Stopped in because of their dog friendly patio sign and were pleasantly surprised. A handful of vegetarian options and they can make stuff veggie if you ask. I really loved their buffalo cauliflower - perfect amount of breading (nice and thin) and crispy, and the cauliflower was not mushy at all. Vegetarian options: They can sub meat for tofu or just remove it. They made the fettuccine with extra mushrooms for us. They also have some options that are default vegetarian, which are good.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Second time being here since new ownership. Awesome food and service. Mariah was great! I wish I could remember our last servers name. You can tell the owner cares about the business and its employees.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Pretty good food

★★
December 22, 2023

We brought the whole family out, and we had to wait 45 minutes before being served, food was good and drinks were good but it took forever. It took us 4 hours to order, eat, and wait for the bill. My husband asked for his bill and we didnt get it till about 45 minutes later. Unless you have a whole day to waste, I wouldnt bother.

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Had the carbonara. The dish had way too much sauce and the the sauce was extremely thick. Worst tasting pasta dish I can remember from the last 10 years. The burger was standard fare, but costed close to $30! I cant recommend this restaurant. There is a reason why other similar restaurants nearby have a lower google review score but consistently have double the customers of Gertis.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Stopped in for a drink and some cheesecake. Service was meh, but the cheesecake was maybe that best Ive ever had. Food : 5/5

★★★★
December 22, 2023

Had a great lunch with the parents great food great staff! Lovely interior would definitely come back! Kid-friendliness: My child had a great experience they have a nice priced kids menu and the portions are large

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Delicious food and fantastic service!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Its always a pleasure. The food is fantastic and so is the service. A+++++++++

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Gerti s is an amazing quiet little restaurant that everyone must try. So far my 3rd time here and they have never failed to deliver on oustanding food and service. If you are in the area do yourself a treat and come here

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Amazing..can hardly wait to go back

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Weve been to Gertis twice now and brought friends from out of town. Once again Gertis did not disappoint from the atmosphere to the service to the food. The food presentation, taste and portions were all amazing. Well done Gertis.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Fantastic dinner and atmosphere plus the best cheesecake youve ever had. If youre looking to support a truly CANADIAN small business, stop in for a treat! Thank you Diana and Sean for the great experience. Looking forward to our next visit!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great staff! Awesome food!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Ive dined at Gertis at least three times and have not been disappointed the fish tacos are the best theyre so good thats the only thing Ive ordered but Im sure everything else is just as tasty their servers are very friendly and efficient. highly recommend this restaurant

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Had Sam as a server. Amazing server and wonderful karaoke singer. Lol. As always we enjoyed our experience and will be back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Wonderful place, made better by Sam serving during lunch, she was nice and suggested all the right things.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Amazing food, beautiful atmosphere. Eric makes the most magnificent food I ve ever tasted, all the food has such a clean taste and the portion sizes are so large for the price, and everything has such beautiful presentation! I m happy to make this my new date spot for my girlfriend and I. The baileys cheesecake is so delicious too!

★★★★
December 22, 2022

Great food! Its blasphemy to go there and not try the cheesecake. Do yourself a favour, you cant go wrong. The fried chicken sandwiches out of this world but my absolute favourite is the Chicken Club.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Great spot! Service is wonderful, food is fresh and delicious. Never disappointed. Thank you!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

If I want good food and a great, relaxed atmosphere to enjoy some great food, I bring my friends and family out here. The back patio is great in the summer and the front booth looking out on to Hunter Street is the best seats in the house. Highly recommend for great food and great service!

Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Ordered for the first time a few weeks ago, fiance enjoyed his primal cuts burger, but my fried chicken sandwich was burnt, and the prices are too high to justify paying for burnt and just enjoyable. Super disappointing as their menu looked awesome. *Edited to one star as the owner commented to blame me for not posting a complaint sooner - I casually post a few ratings all at once to give other customers feedback. Not my fault the food wasnt done properly the first time.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

The food is amazing. Always a great meal and perfect portions. The weekly specials are great as well. The staff are very friendly and knowledgeable when asked about the items on the menu.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Food and service excellent!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Place is lovely, bur what makes whole experience even nicer is lady Shannon ( I hope I wrote her name correct) she make great cocktails and she is super super nice.

★★
December 22, 2022

Ok I ll start by saying I m not here to bash the food by any means however here are some comments about the meal I just had from Gertis I got the chicken sandwich .. and let me say it s huge !! In fact it s way too big . It s double the size of the bun and was way over cooked . I love a good buttermilk breading but this was dry , way too over cooked and just a mess to try and eat. I even cut it in half . Some of the sides of the chicken were burnt . Cook it less make it smaller and this becomes an incredible sandwich I also got the beet salad which was really good

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Best service in town...amazing food! I love this place.

★★★★
December 22, 2022

Very nice place, good food and service was excellent

★★★★
December 22, 2022

Food and service were both excellent. Will definitely come back here again.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Yum!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great atmosphere, delicious food, large portions, good service. If large portions are too much, try their menu for smaller appetite. Beautiful patios too!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Last nite 6 of us went for dinner awesome experience and great service. After being at other restaurants that are short staff with bad service and food quality not so good It was so refreshing to have a Great meal and exceptional Service by Jenn Watson.. My friends and I had a great time...

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Came in to town for the music festival from Cannington look up restaurants downtown Peterborough read the goggle reviews looked at the menu and my wife and two Grandchildren decided on Gertis. Let me tell you it was outstanding great little funky back patio were we sat great service great food reasonably priced cold beer highly recommended

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Food was great , portions were fantastic, service was stellar and premises was very clean

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great place owners are amazing and service is always on their game . Vegetarian options: Amazing Parking: If youre local you know Kid-friendliness: You will bring them anywhere so it doesnt matter. Wheelchair accessibility: Ramp.out front off road thats closed for patio season

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Very nice dinner. Good service. Quaint patios.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Delicious food, generous portions and courteous service. Highly recommend.

★★★★
December 22, 2022

Wandered the streets of Peterborough and found Gertis. The patio looked inviting but we opted to sit inside as it was breezy and overcast. Service was prompt, Friendly. Atmosphere and music was good. The food was better then expected! All the food looked expertly prepared, the sauces and gravy were delicious. Only real issue was there was a bug on the side of one glass, and a small piece of food stuck inside another. Let that not sway your decision to enjoy a meal and a bevy. Thumbs up to the Gertis crew!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

My friend I came here during our lunch break and the service quick and the food was delicious! I had the alfredo pasta with added shrimp and a ginger beer, and my whole lunch only came to $20. My friend had a crispy chicken burger with fries. Will come back again!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

We went here for brunch on a Saturday. It wasnt too busy at noon, but it picked up very quickly. The staff was polite, but did not wear masks (i am not complaining but observing). The food was very nice, and good portions. I would have expected a place in Peterborough to be more modestly priced, and so i did not derive value. But a great experience at the patio and definitely recommended Vegetarian options: Wraps, salad, flatbread

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

To put it simply, the food and service are incredible here! Yesterday my family and I visited Gertis for the first time, and our fantastic server Samantha was attentive and accommodating. The food here is spectacular, and the cherry on top was when Samantha sang Happy Birthday to the table in sign language! Samantha, thank you again for such a great experience! You were so kind, and we hope to come back soon. Gerti s is an excellent place with great people. Again, thank you!

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Food is ok. Limited gluten free options, food is over priced especially for the portion sizes.

★★★
December 22, 2022

Its an ok place. Nothing was there we could not get elsewhere else.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Incredible meal, best bruschetta Ive ever had!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Had some excellent food here, fish and chips, fish tacos and chicken tenders. Sweet potato fries are wonderful! Our server Shannon was amazing! Parking is not expensive but its easiest if you have some loonies and toonies although there is an app you can download

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Great staff and will definitely be going back . Highly recommend this place

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Dinner and Comedy show. Great fun! Parking: Plenty nearby Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Food was so delicious! Great atmosphere and the staff was very friendly... will come back again for food and drinks

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great food, great art work, great atmosphere!

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Food was good but not sure if I received what I ordered.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Super service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

I don t know why I haven t been here before, food is good. Drinks are creative, definitely a hidden gem, at least for me :P

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great place to visit if you arent a local.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Very good menu, service is awesome

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Beautiful place and wonderful owners and staff. Its probably our top spot for dinner Food : 5/5

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Friendly staff, good food, no complaints

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

We had our anniversary dinner there. Staff were welcoming and friendly and the food was fantastic. Great front and rear patios

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Lovely place, grate food!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

A friend and I have been meeting in Peterborough for years, once a year to catch up, the place weve been going to closed during Covid Unfortunately. Gertis was amazing. Great food and great service. I had one of the daily specials, blackened snapper with a tomato sauce and shrimp, rice and veggies and it was spectacular. My friend had fish and chips and it was really good and the portions were huge. Best of all, it was reasonably priced with an extensive menu. I think weve found our new meeting spot. 10/10

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Food , service , and staff was Awesome !!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Great food and atmosphere! Great Brushectta...best in town!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Lovely atmosphere, good food and very friendly staff.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

We had an amazing birthday celebration at Gertis on the outdoor patio. The ambiance was wonderful, menu selection was excellent, and every item we ordered was absolutely delicious. Many thanks for the mouth-watering, complementary, chocolate-caramel cake and to Jenn for making our evening so special.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Went for a late lunch on the patio on a Saturday afternoon. Firstly - the food was INCREDIBLE and the servings are beyond generous. We had the beet salad, the power bowl, the fish tacos, and the fried chicken sandwich and would easily order any of them again. The food was all bright and fresh, and house dressing for the salads was out of this world. Secondly - the service was fabulous. Our server Sam (hope I remembered that correctly!) was charming, friendly, efficient, and though hustling the whole time we were there, she remained absolutely in-tune with our table and where we were with our meal. I met the owner (I wanted a lid for my dressing container to take rest home with me!) Diana who was delightful, as well. Highly recommend!

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

They have schnitzel on their menu It is the driest you could ever imagine very expensive not worth it whatsoever :( portions are small very disappointing...

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Stopped in for a quick snack - she had fries, I had nachos. The fries were awesome...loved the sauce served with them. The nachos were cold and the oven baked chips were slightly stale and covered in an inch of cold, hardened cheese. Not for me, but wishing you well! _____________________________________________ Response to response :-) Hey! Thanks for getting back to me. The problem we had, was time...which is why we kept the order small, quick and simple. You reviews were great, so we took a shot. It literally looked as though it was a bag of chips and veggies dumped on a plate and a brick of chees melted in the microwave over the top and then left to cool before they came out. I pulled most of the cheese off and set it aside, and 3/4s of the chips were plain, uneaten and left. All the cues were there for the server, and we really werent in the position to wait on a redo. Because you took the time to respond though, and I loves me some nachos, I will swing by again and give it another shot one day soon. Thanks again!

December 22, 2021

Had dinner with my friend and originally asked for a side of jalapeños with our nachos. I had to ask three different waitresses for it and once we received it, our nachos were already done. I found a hair in my chicken flatbread. I told the waitress and she gave me free dessert which was good, but I totally loss my appetite. Manager told me that she was wondering how that happened since the cooks are males with short hair and made it sound like it was my hair. I told her it was underneath the toppings and I had to pull the hair out of my mouth. The service wasnt the greatest and wont be coming back.

★★★★
December 22, 2021

Fresh and fancy

December 22, 2021

We stopped in here on recommendation from someone we met earlier in the day. Very disappointing, we had ordered 3 steak dinners, all 3 were cold, from the steak to the vegetables, 2 of us declined and one ate theirs anyways, very strange to see salad piled on the plate with a steak, that s big no no, as the juices from the steak, (that to also mention, had a red wine reduction poured over it) . would run into the salad .service was quite poor also, while trying to see if I would like something else, the waitress walked away to see to another table, on a not so busy time.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Went as a large group, we had three tables. Each table got served about 20 mins apart. Very slow, even with the understanding that we were a large group, and therefore a little stressful for the kitchen. Food was alright, not really anything special, and slightly over priced, we as a group did have have a good time, but overall not happy with the level of service we recieved.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Best meal in a very long time! Service was great! Food was great! Ambience was nice.

★★★
December 22, 2021

Food was good but expesnsive getting an ice tea and the seafood pasta with a side of salad for one, cost me about $43, then me giving a decent tip in these covid times my total bill was $50 Good food but not somewhere id go to again

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Beautiful setting. Great service and awesome food the portion sizes were ginormous.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Lovely patio. Food is delicious. Servers are attentive and sweet. Overall. Great experience

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

The Food and Service is excellent. Enjoy the meal so very much. The Schnitzel & Greek Salad was delicious. Thank you

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Love Gertis. The owners, staff and everything on the menu make it worth visiting again and again.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

We had Gerti s cater for a wedding. Diane and her staff were willing to accommodate us in such short notice which we were so thankful for. And lets not forget that then food was amazing!! We would definitely have them cater for us again :)

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Good food, friendly staff and fresh ingredients. Decided on this place randomly for an anniversary dinner, and am happy I did.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Awesome service and food was great !!

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Food was amazing! Will be going back again.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Great service, delicious food, warm atmosphere. We will definitely be back!

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Good food and excellent service

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Had a lovely time a Gertis and thank you Jen for being such a kind and gracious soul

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

This restaurant has a great atmosphere which I have enjoyed on many occasions. Living near by, I have also enjoy getting takeout and delivery. Everything I have tried is delicious, however I m especially a fan of their pastas and burgers. The staff is wonderful, would recommend this place to anyone!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

The restaurant was nice. Good atmosphere. Infection protocols in place and adherence followed. Service was good. Food was fine. Pita in appetizer was slightly burned. Mains were good and fresh cut fries were delicious.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

My family and I stumbled on Gerti s our first time in Peterborough and we were more than pleased. The service was so lovely! The food was exceptional! The roasted red pepper dip with the garlic bread, mushroom soup, fish tacos and clubhouse sandwich were more than what you would expect. Honestly, I look forward to returning as soon as we can. After one bite of the ginger bread cheesecake I asked for one to go. Wow! Thank you for making our trip end on a great note and something we will talk about for a long time.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

They hosted a wedding for close friend of my fiances and mine. They did excellent job. Great food, great service and great staff. Next time we are in Peterborough again I hope to stop in for a meal.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

I went out last night for dinner and had the most wonderful waitress and great food. The waitress was very attentive and kind. I have not had an experience this wonderful in a long time. I believe her name was Sam but I cant remember. The food was great and atmosphere was beautifully done with some Christmas decor. I highly recommend this restaurant.