Peter Pan Bistro
Location:
373 Queen Street West, Toronto
Cost: $10 per entree
www.peterpanbistro.com
A landmark on Queen St. West since 1921 (read the history here), Peter Pan Bistro has always been a prime lunch time spot, perhaps for it's ambiance (spectacular tin ceiling) or delicious lunch dishes for under $10.
Whatever the case, how befitting it was to have a baby-shower gathering at a venue named Peter Pan.
I was more interested in the dessert menu than anything else that day.
Mmm.....Death by chocolate sounded like the way to go!
Very rich, very deadly. (I think I passed out about 1/2 an hour after eating this. :))
Everyone else's dishes looked fantastic (and from what I heard, tasted just as good!)
You can see the expectant Mom's beautiful polka-dotted belly in the background of this shot, nicely contrasted by the pretty almond cheesecake and wildberry tea. Here's a close-up of the almond cheesecake.
Lemon tart.
Warm beet salad, honey roasted pears, walnuts, goat cheese on mixed greens $9 - photo credit: Jen D.
Daily special - Omlette - photo credit: Jen D.
"Bistro Salad", olive oil & rosemary cake, arugula, proscuitto & tomato, finished w/ a two minute egg, truffle oil and shaved parmagiano $10 - photo credit: Jen D.
With new condos springing up everywhere, Peter Pan Bistro, now in it's 88th year at the corner of Peter and Queen, is practically a historic site, so go now! Go and enjoy it.
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Reader Comments (9)
mmmmm yummmy, would love to check it out....looks like a great place. Love the photos foodhogger especially the one with the polka dot mummy belly in the background...:)
Thanks COAT, yes - I like that shot as well...it's a great place for lunch gatherings, but I suspect it's just as lovely for dinner.
Again, I should have read this AFTER I had lunch, I am so much hungrier now. I remember having a rabbit dish here once that was so delicious I can no longer think of them as cute, little creatures but scrumptious meals. I have since refrained from thinking about rabbits in general as my feelings are torn.
Haha, you're too funny. And really, rabbit?! I don't think I can.
wow.. sounds delicious! always wondered about that restaurant looking in from the outside. Loved that shot of the almond cheesecake with the polka dot dress in the background.
I thoroughly enjoy the complimentary bread that comes at P.P.'s - both times I have been it was a dense cheddar and chive loaf.. not sure if it's different every time.
I believe the mark of a good restaurant is definitely homemade bread.
Santé!
M
I love bread. And I agree, homemade bread is the best! That loaf sounds divine - hope to get it next time. Thanks for your comment M!
You know... this is one of those places I walk by all the time but haven't tried yet.
The photos look amazing! how was the tart?
Hi toMAEto! :) Thanks - I didn't have the tart - someone else did. I had the sinfully delicious choc cake! You should go in, next time!