Top Restaurants in Elora
Where to Eat in Elora: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Discover the best restaurant in Elora, Canada including Aaa Vitos 2 For 1 Pizza, Desert Rose Cafe, Jenny's Place, The Shepherd's Pub, Gorge Country Kitchen, Cork Restaurant, The Cellar Pub and Grill, Cafe Creperie, Mill Street Bistro, Box Social
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1. Aaa Vitos 2 For 1 Pizza
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By Gary R - Listowel, Canada
I've been going to Vito's pizza for about 10 years now. I think it may have changed owners at some point, not that it matters because the pizza has remained consistently great.
Fresh and abundant toppings, always piping hot, and a wee bit cheaper than some of the other nearby franchises.
2. Desert Rose Cafe
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 59 reviews
Reviewed By Alessandro G
Desert rose. Charmful tiny restaurant but as well tea/coffee room where you can eat vegge foods, special teas and handmade cakes. Old family pics hanging on the walls, 3 wooden old large tables inside to share with other customers, everything was such a familiar. The cook is working there since 35 years ago. It worths to come by.
3. Jenny's Place
Overall Ratings
2.5 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By Ivhan R
I'm not one to write reviews, but this was one of the worst experiences I've ever had. After taking a group of students for an outing I took my two young boys and pregnant wife to the Jenny's with one of our students. There was hardly any line and we waited at least half an hour for two orders of chicken fingers, fries (that tasted funny), a hotdog and a chicken Sandwich. I had to ask for my receipt 3x and each the lady told me she'd give it to me when my order came out. I never got the receipt. I went up a 4th time, and she finally got her husband to use their new machine which was fine. I told him what I ordered and he gave me my receipt. The lady then came over to my area very rudely and started arguing with me in front of my family and other customers about me asking for receipts. She was extremely rude. When we were done we left. I ran into our students outside and was talking to them and she again came over and started confronting me, rather aggressively. At one point I wondered if she was going to hit me.
The food was horrible, the service was worse and nearly ruined our day. My son can't get that experience out of his head.
Definitely stay away.
4. The Shepherd's Pub
Overall Ratings
4 based on 133 reviews
Reviewed By TheRyan23 - Toronto, Canada
I've been to this Pub on several visits to the small town of Elora. It always amazes me just how friendly the staff are and how good the food is.
The setting of The Pub is quite small but that lends to a personal class of this place. The view of the small-town as well as the river is stunning so try to get a table toward the back.
The price of the food is fair for the quality and amount of food you get.
5. Gorge Country Kitchen
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 137 reviews
Reviewed By BirdBrain2011 - Cambridge, Canada
We stopped for a family brunch. The menu is extensive, typical diner food. They offer a seniors' and children's menu, which is great. With the purchase of 3 adult mains, we were prohibited from having my 92 year old Mom order from the children's menu (she prefers the smaller portions). This was firmly not allowed. My order came with bread, beans and potatoes - none of which I eat. I asked to remove them from my order, and was told, yes, we can do that, but you will pay the same amount. That's fine, but good service would involve saying something like, "would you prefer a side of vegetables or coleslaw?" I know of other diners that do that. I won't return to this one. Disappointed.
6. Cork Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 240 reviews
Announcing the fresh flair of Cork, Elora's new restaurant that's certain to be your new favourite. Owners Trella and Stephanie welcome you with a creative menu and friendly atmosphere. Expect fine flavours, relaxed comfort, and warm memories from Cork. Fabulous Wines, Craft Beer and Spirits.
Reviewed By Donna D - Guelph, Canada
We were driving through Elora and decided to stop and check out the Cork restaurant.
Great decision. We didn't have a reservation but we were greeted cordially and told if we didn't mind waiting a few minutes we could be accomadated.Within five minutes we were seated and the server was asking our beverage preference.The specials were described and our orders taken. Unfortunately when my entree arrived it was very cold.
We summoned the server and the problem was taken care of promptly.The manager apologized and checked back to make sure everything was Ok. The food is delicious and the service is prompt and very pleasant.We had a dessert which I think are homemade.When we received our check an adjustment had been made to compensate for the earlier problem,We did not expect that since the issue had been resolved very efficiently.We are very pleased to have discovered this lovely restaurant and will definedly return.
7. The Cellar Pub and Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 188 reviews
A cozy dining spot with an outdoor patio overlooking the river. Join us for lunch or dinner!
Reviewed By Tracy O
We stopped by for an anniversary lunch. Food was great and service was top notch. We sat on the patio which is off the street and quiet. Definitely will be visiting again!
8. Cafe Creperie
Overall Ratings
4 based on 162 reviews
We serve delicious, fresh: savoury and sweet crepes, paninis, salads, house-made baked goods and soups including our fabulous chocolate mousse, a wide selection of coffees brewed from our bold, rich coffee from del Rio Coco, San Juan Nicaragua. We are also fully licensed. Every Tuesday night we host an Acoustic Jam Circle - come take part, sing, play or just listen while enjoying a coffee and refreshment. The last Friday of each month we have our Spoken Word, where you can read something you've written or sing or tell a story. Sometimes we break out and start dancing later on. Great times good music. The first Monday of each month we display new artwork from one of our local artists and we have an art show on the Thursday evening. Art is for sale. We love to encourage local talent so come in and talk to us about what you do. On the weekends, weather permitting - from late spring to fall, Floriane or Laurence will take you for a peaceful carriage ride with their Clydesdale, Austin. He knows his route well and loves special treats like apples and mango sorbet on a hot day! The Cafe Creperie is homey, cozy and fun and will soon become a place to feel right at home just popping in for a chat and a good coffee. You will never tire of the delicious crepes!
Reviewed By PatC499248 - Burlington, Canada
We visited this small casual,restaurant and found the food to be excellent. I had the St. Jaques which was shrimp and mushrooms. Absolutely delicious. my husband had the Swedish crepe with Steele head salmon that he also loved. Our friends raved about their crepes. The service was slow. There is interesting art work on display. I would go back and highly recommend it for lunch. The serving portions are a good size. Kids would enjoy it also. There were savoury and sweet crepes.
9. Mill Street Bistro
Overall Ratings
4 based on 129 reviews
Situated on the banks of the Grand River, Mill Street Bistro & Smokehouse offers spectacular views from our dining room, upper deck, and brick patio! We do off-site catering and on-site. Book our beautiful, landscaped park by the river for a reunion, wedding, community or corporate event. Classical music Friday nights, and live music and dancing on the patio Saturday nights in July and August. We have about a dozen Ontario craft beers on tap, and a great selection of Niagara wines. Our approach is farm to table, what we don't grow on the Bistro farm, we source from our neighbours! The Bistro is open everyday for lunch and every night for dinner in July and August, and for dinner Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights off-season.
Reviewed By DianaAndAlex - Thornhill, Canada
This is a good place if you are looking for a table with a view to water. Staff is nice and attentive. The Seafood Cobb salad (including house-smoked salmon) and the soup we had were decent, but nothing special. The remaining selection of pub food (including other house-smoked meats) looks pretty standard for this type of establishment. We find that restaurant prices in Elora are a little high (more reflective of downtown Toronto than small town Ontario), reflecting Elora’s tourist economy.
10. Box Social
Overall Ratings
4 based on 60 reviews
Reviewed By Glen S
We received as warm welcome when we walked in the door and were promptly delivered our coffee. My wife's pancakes and my bacon and egg soon followed - hot off the stove and very tasty. Our waitress was quite friendly and there was a great small town vibe around the place.
We had been a little concerned because some reviews said the restaurant really favored the locals. Not true.
It's what you want from a breakfast place - clean, good food, and friendly service.
