Reviews of The Lark (Restaurant)

Andrew Lauzon

A classy, modern, and inclusive space with super friendly staff as well as incredible food and cocktails. They are taking COVID-related precautions very seriously which I really appreciate as it shows respect for the community, and makes for a safe and comfortable dining experience. Highly recommend the Sausage Bucatini, Brown Butter Gnocchi, and Beet-Root Hummus. Cocktails are a must. We will definitely be back!!

Laura Voskamp

I love sitting at the bar - if you're ever unsure of what to order, this is the prime spot to grab to get the lowdown from the bartender. Lots of vegan, gluten-free and meat-and-bread-loving options. They focus on sustainable menu items and are always changing the options with the season. There is no deep fryer, just fresh and flavourful food. A great place to come with friends, order a bunch of different things and split a bottle of wine, cider or feature beers. They have a great little patio you'll want to live on for summer nights!

Dmitry M

Excellent deserts. Wonderful wine selection.

Leah Hamilton

The Lark has a very modern and vibrant atmosphere, located right downtown. I have visited the last few times I was in Belleville, and It's been a great place for a quick meet-up with friends, but would also be fun for a special occasion with a small group. I have had really friendly interactions and pleasant visits with the staff as well; always a bonus! They offer great classic cocktails, local wines, really yummy bites to pair with your drink, as well a good variety of meals:)

Keon Bernier

Always excellent

Karen Widling

While I loved the modern decor, and did find the steak tartare with the caper berries delicious; our party was underwhelmed with the rest of our orders and price. My husband ordered a mezza platter. This included two raw carrots and cucumbers slices, a handful of shrimp (describ ed as raw seafood so we expected more variety), a few pieces of pita and a splitpea hummuss. We all ended up getting the sparerib tacos for our main course. Each came with only two tacos,topped with a mango salsa that I felt may have been better suited to a fish or poultry taco. The meat was not as flavourful as expected and a bit dry. Left us wanting more in terms of food! With their huge drink selection, I think that if there is a next time, we would probably stick to drinks!

Yvonne DeWit

Tried out The Lark during Quintelicious. Great decor and ambiance. Absolutely loved the beef tartare, it was fantastic. The creme brulee was also delicious. Only thing keeping it from a 5 star review was the mac n cheese. There wasn't any perceivable bacon pieces and it wasn't very cheesey. I will definitely be back, I can't stop thinking about the beef tartare.

Ben McNabb

Great spot…likely the best dinner my wife and I have had since we moved to Belleville. The gnocchi was outstanding and the hospitality was great. Thanks for a great anniversary dinner!

Jeffrey Mores

Cool vibe, great drinks and a fantastic tartar!

Ace Numan

Kitchen closed before 9 when we arrived even though it closes at 10 After a response from the owner I have changed my review from 1 star to 4 stars for fairness..

Dakota Kataquapit

Fantastic food and an awesome cook!!! Cocktails are unique and eclectic with an array of different flavours. Been twice now, will be going again for sure!

Max Charp

Everything was so good. I'll go back for sure on my next trip!

Andrew Sheahan

Fantastic good, drinks staff and atmosphere! This is exactly the kind of place Belleville needs!

Heather Rii

Great atmosphere! Staff were very kind and friendly! Very hip, good sized portions, and the price was average! Clean, and welcoming. I left satisfied and will go back :)

Bradley Bessin

What an absolutely wonderful evening, my wife and I had at this local spot. Ditched the kids and went out for a date. Was greated by staff and welcomed in. All the mandated protocols were in place and executed with class and professionalism. Our food was ordered and brought out in record time. The wine suggestions by David, were spot on for our meals and made for a delightful dinner. The food itself was artfully designed with the foodie in mind and was an experience that can sometimes be rare in these parts. The menu is a collaborative effort, with Chef Jesse standing out as a excellent head chef. The implementation of the whole experince will leave my wife and I looking to come here again to escape our very busy lives as parents. Thank you Alex for the experience!

David Wiseman

Without question the food is fantastic. The dishes we had could go toe to toe with the best Toronto has to offer. Also Mckinnon's from Bath served in tall cans; very nice. One problem, the reason for the 3 star rating, the portions (especially for the mains) were way too small. By far the smallest portions for the price; for example $16 for the chili special. Again really tasty but not enough. Another negative... 7oz pour for $18 is super expensive. I've never seen this even here in Toronto. Maybe $18 for a 9oz pour but $15 would be more in line. Service was good; Alex was reasonable attentive. Music was unnecessarily loud. Would return if they fix the portion sizes.

Rob White

Creative and adventurous cocktails and food menu. You have to try the equinox house cocktail. Also very friendly and knowledgeable staff!

Brian Kerby

Lovely spot for a drink and light food, amazing food

Artturo López HK

Food is tasty, but super small portions ( needed to eat somewhere else) Booze expensive and not enough ( better buy your own booze or go to another bar to have drinks with better deals), staff is so nice

Anna Armstrong

Great chorizo mac & cheese!

Meghan Pretsell

Great introduction to cocktail culture in Belleville. Finally. Great food. Excellent friendly service. Can't wait to come back.

Bill MacKay

Nice update and changes made to menus

Leah Harder

Good cocktails. The food was tasty but portions left us feeling hungry.

Nadia Dubeau

The Lark is the best! Great cocktails, great service, great food, awesome wine list. Alex will make you feel completely welcome and at home. Check this place out, it is a hidden gem in downtown Belleville.

Diana Chard

A lovely little spot that Belleville's been hurting for! Don't let the wine bar moniker fool you, they've also got a great selection of craft beer and cocktails. Only complaints: this might not the spot to bring your parents (the music's a little loud). Also, they're not lying when they say "small plates". We got a cheese plate that had a few small pieces of cheese, a smattering of nuts, a bit of thinly sliced apple, and a smear of fruit purée for $15. Hopefully they'll sort out portioning with time. For now, go for the drinks.

David Boulos

The servers were friendly, but very slow to take our order and get the food out. The food was very under-seasoned, and the tostados had so much tomato sauce that you couldn't taste anything else. Wouldn't recommend.

Sarah Stone

Love this place! Like a Toronto bar tucked away in Belleville.

Alexandre Brissette

(Translated) The Suburban Fiancé cocktail is too good, spicy to perfection. Really good food, I didn't think you could eat well like this in Ontario, let alone in a small town. The owners are very friendly and have a good command of French if needed. And they know the local vineyards well, don't hesitate to ask them questions. We're going back, certainly. (Original) Le cocktail Suburban Fiancé est trop bon, piquant à souhait. La bouffe vraiment bonne, je pensais pas quon pourrait bien manger comme cela en Ontario, encore moins dans une petite ville. Les proprios sont très sympathique et maîtrise bien le français au besoin. Et ils connaissent bien les vignobles du coin, n'hésitez pas à leur poser des questions. On y retourne, certainement.

James Chan

Great experience! The host and bar tender was extremely helpful and kind and the food was delicious! Would definitely recommend anyone to try this place out if they’re around here or visiting the town.

Patrick Kinsie

Charming little find in downtown Belleville. My daughter and I were in town for a few nights in August 2030 and needed and impromptu late dinner. The folks at The Lark were kind enough to fit us in. We started with the Organic Shrimp Ceviche. It was refreshing and delicious. Then she had the Basil Risotto, and found it to be tangy and fresh. I had the “Fish Dish”. So delicious, with marinated tomatoes and grilled trout served on couscous. It’s definitely a “quality over quantity” place with smallish servings, but was perfect for us. Would definitely recommend.

Michelle Guertin

Great spot with a patio! Drink menu was very nice, first spot to serve sour beer out here! The kitchen wasn’t truly open, but the wait staff put together nice cheese and charcuterie boards. Staff were super friendly and let you relax and enjoy the evening

Angelo Manzara

I love the atmosphere and the cocktails are great

Kyle Couperus

Absolutely horrible place to go..worst service and food I have ever had ..if I could give less then 1 star I would.. So because you don't have me on your records your calling me a liar ??

thoughtful barber

k. here’s how you do the lark, 1 roll in fresh with the homies. 2 ask your bartender ( maybe,if your lucky, it’s handsom dave) for a cocktail recommendation. 3 food: order everything and split the bill betches ! including the wine. 4 get home way later than you thought you would full of deliciousness. ✌️

Bill Barnwell

Great cocktails. Delicious food. Super chill atmosphere.

Nini Mendes

Felt very safe on the patio. Staff went over and beyond to accommodate us with our toddler. Very much enjoyed the vibe downtown in the evening.

Elizabeth Edwards

I visited The Lark with a friend to grab some drinks and a snack and I was absolutely impressed by the quality and vibe. The cocktail menu is extensive with some really unique drinks and while the menu is on the lighter side, the food is top-notch and excellent paired with their drinks. I will definitely be visiting this location again.

Dan Simon

I can’t say enough wonderful things about this place. If you haven’t been here yet, stop what you’re doing and make a reservation. The owner and sommelier Alex is so personable and incredibly knowledgeable about wines! Especially regional selections and unusual tastes you can’t find through the LCBO. We had a delightful and entertaining tour through his wine flights experience! The chef, Emily is a phenomenal talent. I don’t think I’ve been so well treated to such fine fare. The food we had (Short Rib, Brown Butter Gnocchi) was a flavour adventure that felt like a little piece of heaven. I don’t claim to be an expert foodie, but I can safely say it’s better than most of my fine dining experiences from renown establishments abroad. Truly an amazing experience that can be found at the gateway to The County!

Alex G.

Excellent place for an excellent time! The supper was amazing, good service, researched and tasty drinks. We had gnocchis and risotto and honnestly one of the best we had ! The chef (young lady with glasses) is a keeper

Mona Torres

Went here for the dinner and wine tasting (also seen on Airbnb) and it was absolutely perfect. The wine, the flexibility of the tasting (ask about Macedonian wines!), the service and the food. We really go to chat with the guys behind the bar. They’re fun, interesting and know their stuff! Definitely go to the lark, will for sure become a staple of PEC. I love sitting at the bar - if you're ever unsure of what to order, this is the prime spot to grab to get the lowdown from the bartender. Lots of vegan, gluten-free and meat-and-bread-loving options. They focus on sustainable menu items and are always changing the options with the season. There is no deep fryer, just fresh and flavourful food.

Tayson Ingersoll

The tacos ???????????? lots of great food to enjoy. A great place to grab dinner with since friends

Maryse Lepage

Fantastic place. We enjoyed it so much that we decided to dine at The Lark again on the second night of our stay in Belleville. Delicious food: quality ingredients and inventive cooking. Solid wine list for a place of this size. Service hits the sweet spot of friendliness and professionalism. All of this for reasonable prices, especially for being so close to Prince Edward County.

Adrian Stacy

Great food, brought one meal out late but were great on correcting the error and apologizing, and then I broke their chair by accident so I guess we broke even there. Very friendly staff. Interesting and delicious drinks.

King Suad

Great service and Greater ambience. I look forward to try the Lamb.

Christine Peral

Food wasn’t that great and when we went they were understaffed so the service wasn’t good either. Was debating giving a one star because the food wasn’t that good

Laura Jamer

I was there Saturday night while visiting the area and the meal was incredible. The chef (Emily?) takes such care with the dishes and presented them with pride, and it was reflected in perfectly balanced dishes that hit all the right notes. Had the steak tartar, beet salad, gnocchi, beef short ribs, and two amazing desserts, plus good cocktails and wine. Atmosphere is awesome. This restaurant rivals any top spot in Toronto.

Christian Jaehn-Kreibaum

Over the past few weeks I heard good things about The Lark, so I stopped today for a glass of wine. However, about 1 1/2 hours later with two perfectly chilled unoaked Chardonnay in RIEDEL wineglasses, a very tasty Veggie Taco with black beans, a delicious Creme Brulee and a very good Espresso and exceptional service, I decided I will come back. While I had my wine and the tasty wine and meal I watched the staff and the owner, Celine, I could not stop thinking, they have fun running their bar/bistro/diner. I will come back. All the best to Celine and her team.

Jason Stanley

Amazing wine great atmosphere cool staff

kathy seccombe

A new restaurant /Cafe in Belleville right downtown. Outside patio seating is nice. Inside is modern and very nice. Nice sitting outside on a summer evening for drinks. Very good drinks, both alcohol and non alcoholic are good. Nice small snack type food with drinks. Friendly staff, a very pleasant place. Belleville needed and still needs this place and more like it. Hope it stays! Good work getting this going.

Dan Belisle

Wow. A hip bar in Belleville!? I never thought I'd see this. I hope it lasts. I stumbled upon this place walking downtown. It wasn't as busy on a Saturday night as one would expect from a new bar. Maybe they'd benefit from some marketing. Drinks were great. Awesome staff. I'll be back to try the food. Giving 5 stars just because it's Belleville. I'd give it a 4 if it was in any other city.

Courtney Swash

Incredible! Service, food, atmosphere... everything was incredible. Would return just for the level of service we received. So, it was so amazing that our food was delicious too. I got the Zucchini and Romesco (zucchini was perfectly done) and the gnocchi... I cannot even describe how perfect the texture of the gnocchi was... I will be dreaming about that dish for a long time. The spiced cherry and feta cheesecake was the perfect end to the meal. My friend got “The Board” (meat, cheeses, etc.) and the portion was so generous! It had a great mix of grainy mustard, pickled veggies and fruit compote to compliment the meats and cheeses... I could go on forever... hands down the best meal and service I have experienced in Ontario!

Matt Dilts

No words needed, amazing place!

Mirun Nagarajah

Amazing service and food! The server and cook went above and beyond for us. The cherry-feta cheesecake is a must! We will definitely stop by again, when we’re in Belleville!

Jennifer Digenovaii7178777ii

Last week I took my husband here for our anniversary and he absolutely loved it!! The food was amazing and so fresh. The service was very friendly and efficient. The wine selection was great, as well, we are both foodies and love a great glass of wine. Thank you for making our night special we will be back again soon. Definitely reccomend The Lark to everyone!!

A D

The service was great, but we were not impressed by the food and it was a little bit overpriced for the size of the portions. I don’t recommend the gnocchis which were clearly missing garnish and were a little bit bland.

Jason Manley

Very trendy place for awesome hand crafted premium cocktails

Tom Lafferty

This is such are great little place. We have been here a few times now Service has always been great. The wine menu is extensive... I really like that they offer 2oz. “Tasters” great way to try some different wines. They also have the 4 & 6oz offerings. We had dinner this visit. They have new menu, I tried the shrimp carbonara. It was excellent. Love the owners, working all the hours to make this a great place to stop by for a glass of wine or a awesome dinner place. Give this place a drop by, you will love it

Lutero Griggs

I've been in a few times with my friends for apps and cocktails. Tonight was date night. Service was excellent, informed and attentive with the just the right amount of checking in. My friend had a delicious cocktail, I enjoyed a lovely red wine from Spain. I was most impressed when David, the sommelier,asked if I'd like to try a Rioja from the same winery- very good. The wine list is extensive. Over the course of the evening we had soup, beef tartare, gnocchi and mac and cheese( nary a vegetable, but my friend had just come from playing hockey and wanted carbs!) Everything was delicious, portion sizes excellent( smallish). It was a lovely evening and we'll be back.

Gary Duffy

Moved to Belleville 4 months ago and discovered this incredible gem on Bridge Street this week. Took wife to dinner tonight. To start Waiter/Bartender came to table with water and menu and wife commented "He is Hot". So, a good start to night. Surprisingly, Handsome Dave turned out to be an incredible waiter, well informed on both drinks, wines and menu! From the wine selection to the incredible deserts, everything was done and served to perfection. Food was absolutely incredible. Best we have had in many years and the final bill was a very pleasant surprise. if you are in this gorgeous city, do not miss The Lark for a fine, fine evening out! We will be back soon and thanks to the full staff for a wonderful evening!

Tim Fobear

Lovely people

M Buck

Great menu. Cocktails were unreal!

Lea Mehrkens

This is a progressive, chic restaurant with food that was delicious. My partner and I grabbed a late dinner there this weekend and were very pleased with our meal (gnocchi, mac and cheese, and beet salad!). The wine and drinks menu was extensive and the ambiance was intimate. I have already recommended this place to friends!

Udi Levy

Cannot wait to go back ! We were greeted very politely and enthusiastically by a masked man. Service was very friendly and welcoming. We had the roasted carrots and baked ricotta which excellent - taste, quantity and presentation ! The gnocchi was phenomenal! Hands down the best gnocchi we ever had. Bottom line - great service and amazing food and worth the drive to Belleville - Just make sure you make reservations in advance.

Melissa Alexandra Murray

One of the best service experiences I’ve ever had. They have the friendliest staff ever! Not to mention the most unique and tasty cocktails. We were visiting from out of town and David was kind enough to gift us with a bottle of French wine. Thanks so much for a great experience!

Tangelina

Trendy lighting. Killer drinks. Yummy food. Great in terms of Covid space setup and safety. They have nice thin dividers that also add privacy. Cool dream catcher and mason jars. What’s not to love? Great food, we had Indian dish and risotto dish. Plus our server was great and really friendly. I wish Belleville has more places along these lines. They know what they’re doing. Go here if your haven’t, this should be the new normal. My partner and I will be back for another date night soon! Thanks handsome Dave.

Duncan McDonald

Excellent food, drinks, and service

Harry C. Kendall

Shockingly high quality cocktail and wine bar for such a small town. Alex is inventive, deeply knowledgable, and a great advocate for his art form. And he leads a skillful, thoughtful team. We love coming back over and over and over.

J M

One of my favourite places to go and catch up with friends. I cant say that I've been there for food but the wine list is great and the cocktails are fantastic

Peter Veit

Just the perfect place for a great, delicious night out! We had three courses of just perfect dishes along with friendly staff and nice drinks. Thoughtful, creative put together and just the right size is the least one could say - we would love to come back! Keep it up - Belleville needs this place!

Louise Fagan

Great place, great food and wine, excellent service. Need to put this place on your must try list if you are in Belleville.

Mufasa Adams

This place is excited to enforce a vaxx passport? Discrimination never pans out well. Shameful.

Scott Middleton

Best food in Belleville by a mile. Easily the best Gnocchi we've ever had it wasn't even close. (don't listen to the review below). Also The Beef Tartare was fantastic and so were the Carnitas Tacos. Great experience and will be back.

Marcus Cunningham

Visited the Lark last night for a late dinner and drinks with some friends. First impression was how beautiful the space was - understated modern style in blonde wood with lots of great decorative touches. We sat at the bar, with a view of the small but mighty kitchen. The staff were all very friendly, and Alex made every effort to understand what sort of drinks we wanted before curating a selection for us. The Lark is known already for having great and creative cocktails, but I was particularly impressed with their selection of beers. I ordered a Collective Arts sour, but Alex opened up a Duchess of Bourgogne for me to taste first - it was so delicious I just drank it instead of my original order! The food is tapas-style, so they are small-to-medium plates/portions, best enjoyed when shared among a group. We had the green salad, the trout ceviche, the steak tartare, the water buffalo carpaccio and the charcuterie board. Every single dish was beautifully presented and delicious. Great elemental flavours, not overly busy or trying to do too much - outstanding meal! My favourite was the steak tartare - hand chopped tender steak with olive oil, garlic and capers, served with crostinis. The best! The Lark is a great place to meet up with friends for drinks and a light meal, and offers an experience that feels very metropolitan in many ways, while still having the welcoming atmosphere that one would expect from the Friendly City. A must try in Belleville!

Candace Tinelle

The cocktails are delicious and I like that they don’t use sweeteners.

Shirley Williams

Felt very safe on the patio- get setup. Staff very friendly and attentive. Food was delicious and creative. Great choice of interesting wine. Will definitely be back!

Emily

Went here for the dinner and wine tasting (also seen on Airbnb) and it was absolutely perfect. The wine, the flexibility of the tasting (ask about Macedonian wines!), the service and the food. We really go to chat with the guys behind the bar. They’re fun, interesting and know their stuff! Definitely go to the lark, will for sure become a staple of PEC.

Paula Watts

Fantastic selection of wines, hreat cocktails and fine side plates. A welcome addition to the downtown core.

I. Longval

(Translated) Best dumplings! (Original) Best gnocchi!

Karlie Cowie

It's really good. Stop reading reviews and just go, try it. You will be glad. The food is good. Full stop. The booze is on point and this place has used some kind of magic to make the formerly dumpy Century Place look like a real restaurant in a real city. Worth it every time. We always leave pleasantly full and deliriously happy.

Ho Jae Cheang

Would definitely recommend. Patio was beautiful and people were very nice and welcoming. Food was great too. Better make reservation to avoid line up.

hannah ervine

Gnocchi was out of this world ????

Victoria Manginas

What a wonderful addition to Belleville. The Lark fits perfectly into the new downtown area and is exactly what Belleville needed. This bar has a wonderful ambiance & an appetizing menu! The drinks are great and trendy. I tried the Suburban Divorcée & it has such a delicious and unique taste. It is more on the pricey side but you get what you pay for. If you are looking for a classy spot to grab a drink with a friend, the Lark is the place for you.

Ms. Chaudhery

Nice place really good tacos and yummm lavendar creme brulee!