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Kawartha Lakes italian restaurant Symposium Cafe Restaurant & Lounge
Kawartha Lakes italian restaurant Symposium Cafe Restaurant & Lounge
Kawartha Lakes italian restaurant Symposium Cafe Restaurant & Lounge
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SYMPOSIUM CAFE RESTAURANT & LOUNGE

(4.9 Score)
449 Kent Street West,
Kawartha Lakes, ON K9V 6C3 Directions

Since 2016

Specialty:

✓ Braised Short Ribs ✓ JD Petit Filet ✓ Golden Battered Fish and Chips ✓ Grilled Teriyaki Salmon ✓ Pesto Salmon ✓ Chicken Souvlaki ✓ Chicken Parmesan ✓ Spiced Rub Chicken Dinner ✓ Seafood Pasta ✓ Pad Thai ✓ Pad Thai with added Shrimp ✓ Vegetarian Pad Thai ✓ Fettuccine Alfredo ✓ Zucchini Noodles ✓ Fish Tacos ✓ California Sandwich ✓ Chicken Bacon Club ✓ Garden Vegetable Wrap ✓ Butter Chicken Rice Bowl

“Symposium Cafe Restaurant & Lounge is a casual and authentic restaurant offering a memorable dining experience to everyone in Lindsay and their surroundings. This award-winning restaurant has a wide variety of mouth-watering desserts, burgers, seafood, steaks, sandwiches, vegetarian fare, fresh fruit, specialty beverages, and more to enjoy. The restaurant provides breakfast, lunch, dinner & late-night meals at moderate prices. Symposium Cafe Restaurant has 90 indoor seats and 40 seats on its beautiful outdoor patio. They also provide a wide variety of drink specials, over 30 martini options, 12 beers on tap, and 34 types of wine. The restaurant is open seven days a week. They provide free Wi-Fi facilities and are wheelchair accessible.

2025 Update: Symposium Cafe Restaurant & Lounge accepts payment including Visa, MC, Amex, and Debit. The restaurant has 21 Locations near you to serve its delicious Italian cuisine. They offer plenty of parking for their customers' convenience and offer gift cards.”

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APPETIZERS, SALADS & SOUPS
Chicken Wings $21.95
Bruschetta Flatbread $16.95
Vegetable Flatbread $17.95
Truffle Parm Fries $13.95
Classic Poutine $13.95
BBQ Chicken Cobb Salad Bowl $25.95
Teriyaki Salmon Salad Bowl $28.95
Mediterranean Salad $16.95
Caesar Salad $15.95
Broccoli and Cheddar Soup $9.95
Vegetarian Tuscan Bean Soup $9.95
BURGERS & SANDWICHES
Philly Steak Sandwich $25.95
Double Swiss Burger $25.00
Double Cheddar Burger $25.00
Symposium Burger $21.95
Single Burger $17.95
Beyond Meat Burger $21.95
Garden Vegetable Wrap $21.95
California Chicken Sandwich $27.95
Chicken Bacon Club $24.95
Chicken Tenders & Fries $21.95
ENTREES
Butter Chicken Rice Bowl $25.95
New York Steak $36.95
Braised Short Ribs $36.95
BBQ Ribs $36.95
Ribs & Wings $35.95
Chicken Parmesan Dinner $27.95
Chicken Souvlaki Dinner $28.95
Teriyaki Grilled Salmon $29

Contact:

(705) 328-2929

Mon-Sun: 8am - 11pm

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Kawartha Lakes italian restaurant Gusto Grande
Kawartha Lakes italian restaurant Gusto Grande
Kawartha Lakes italian restaurant Gusto Grande
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3+ YEARS IN TBR
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GUSTO GRANDE

(4.8 Score)
171 Kent Street West,
Kawartha Lakes, ON K9V 2Y7 Directions

Since 2022

Specialty:

✓ The grande Polpette ✓ Zarina ✓ Pasta Aragosta ✓ Venice ✓ Della Nona ✓ Pollo Al Rose ✓ Gamberetto ✓ Gnocchi Primavera ✓ Lasagna ✓ Carbonara ✓ Fruitti Di Mare ✓ Gusto Gnocchi ✓ Tortellini Arrabbiata ✓ Gusto Bolognese ✓ Tuscan Penne ✓ Firenze ✓ Chicken Alfredo ✓ Salmone ✓ Halibut ✓ Ciotola Di Frutti Di Mare ✓ Palermo ✓ Tenderloin Di Gamberetto ✓ Scaloppine Di Vitello ✓ Scaloppine Di Pollo ✓ Striscia Di Funghi

“Gusto Grande's menu is an exciting collaboration of creativity. The restaurant boasts a warm and cozy atmosphere, complemented by an attractive seating area. Their food is prepared with locally sourced ingredients, ensuring high-quality products. Each dish at Gusto Grande is a culinary masterpiece characterized by freshness and robust flavours. The restaurant is the ideal destination for casual dining, offering a welcoming atmosphere for family gatherings, wedding celebrations, and corporate events. They also provide gift cards, making it easy for their beloved customers to share the experience with others.

2025 Update: Gusto Grande offers a private dining room and provides high chairs to accommodate kids.”

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PASTA, PARMIGIANA & RISOTTO
Grand Polpette $24.00
Pollo Al Rose $24.00
Gamberetti Pasta $26.00
Carbonara $25.00
Frutti Di Mari $27.00
Gusto Gnocchi $25.00
Tortellini Arrabbiata $24.00
Bolognese Pasta $23.00
Tuscan Penne $24.00
Firenze Pasta $24.00
Pollo Parm $24.00
Veal Parm $24.00
Risotto Di Mare $28.00
Fungi E Spinaci Risotto $24.00
Risotto Al Pollo $24.00
Schiacciare Risotto $22.00
Zarina Linguine $25.00
Pasta Aragosta $30.00
Venice Linguine $26.00
Della Nona $25.00
Gnocchi Primavera $22.00
Lasagna $22.00
Chicken Alfredo $23.00
APPETIZERS & SALADS
Focaccia Bianca $9.00
Zuppa Di Oggi $8.00
Charcuterie $28.00
Marinated Olives $15.00
Bruschetta Pomodoro $15.00
Calamari Fritti $17.00
Fritti $16.00
Fresh Mussels $16.00
Brussels Sprouts Fritti $12.00
Bolognese Poutine $17.00
Calamari Diavolo $17.00
Verde Barbabi

Contact:

(705) 320-7800

Mon-Wed: 11:30am - 9pm
Thu-Sat: 11:30am - 10pm
Sun: 4pm - 9pm

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Kawartha Lakes italian restaurant Pizza Nova
Kawartha Lakes italian restaurant Pizza Nova
Kawartha Lakes italian restaurant Pizza Nova
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3+ YEARS IN TBR
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PIZZA NOVA

(4.7 Score)
24 Kent Street West,
Kawartha Lakes, ON K9V 2Y1 Directions

Since 1963

Specialty:

✓ Calabrese Pizza ✓ Deluxe Pizza ✓ Diavola Pizza ✓ Honey Stinger Pizza ✓ Meat Supreme Pizza ✓ Mediterranean Pizza ✓ Napoletana Pizza ✓ Pizza Pollo ✓ Portobellissimo Pizza ✓ Primavera Pizza ✓ Quattro Stagioni Pizza ✓ Roasted Parma Pizza ✓ Super Gourmet Pizza ✓ Super Hawaiian Pizza ✓ The All-Star ✓ The Founder's ✓ Veggie Pizza ✓ Funghi di Bosco Pizza ✓ Basilicata ✓ Bruschetta Pizza ✓ California Pizza ✓ Chicken Alla Bianca ✓ Greek Bruschetta Pizza ✓ Il Giardino ✓ Nonna's Favourite Pizza ✓ Chicken Florentine Pizza

“Pizza Nova, led by President Domenic Primucci, attracts everyone with its unique ambiance. Their team of staff is very friendly and serves top-notch menus for their customers. Their team of staff prepare menus with fresh, sourced ingredients. Customers can make their masterpieces with their vast range of crusts, toppings and sauces. The restaurant also provides sandwiches and salads. They are excited to present their carefully curated menu, featuring favourite dishes that are sure to delight. The restaurant offers a warm and inviting atmosphere, making it the perfect spot to enjoy quality time with family and friends. They provide gift cards, making it easy to share the experience with others.”

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PIZZAS
Doppio Pepperoni $14.44
Canadian $16.39
Calabrese $16.39
Classic $15.74
Deluxe $22.24
Diavola $14.44
Honey Stinger $17.69
Meat Supreme $18.34
Mediterranean $19.64
Napoletana $15.74
Pizza Pollo $20.29
Portobellissimo $17.69
Primavera $22.24
Quattro Stagioni $18.34
Roasted Parma $17.69
Super Gourmet $20.29
Super Hawaiian $16.39
The All-Star $17.04
The Founder's $18.99
Veggie $15.74
Meatball Pizza $15.09
Funghi di Bosco $16.39
Nonna's Favorite $14.44
Basilicata $16.39
Bruschetta Pizza $12.49
California $17.69
Chicken Alla Bianca $17.69
Greek Bruschetta $17.04
Il Giardino $20.29
Chicken Florentine $19.64
Tuscan Pesto $20.29
Planteroni $12.49
Aloha Plant $14.44
Campo Plant $17.69
Piccante Plant $17.04
LASAGNA & SIDE ORDERS
Lasagna $14.99
Side Order Tomato Sauce $3.75

Contact:

(844) 310-3300

Sun-Thu: 11am - 10pm
Fri & Sat: 11am - 12am

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SYMPOSIUM CAFE RESTAURANT & LOUNGE REVIEWS

Have been to a couple of Symposium Cafe. This one has to be the best one I have been to. They customised my Fettuccine Alfredo to Red Sauce and it was amazing and so was the Grilled Vegetable Flatbread. Over all was an amazing time. I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS PLACE. Vegetarian options: Grilled Vegetable Flatbread and Fettuccine Alfredo are the 2 dishes I can recommend fot vegetarians.

Symposium Cafe offers an exceptional dining experience with delicious, beautifully presented dishes and outstanding service. The ambiance is cozy and elegant, making it perfect for any occasion. The staff is attentive and knowledgeable, ensuring a pleasant visit. Highly recommend.

Today I went to symposium with my family and I tried their spiced Rub chicken dinner, zucchini noodles , Mediterranean salad Chicken the food was so Delicious. Good place with good food and ambiance. Lindsay .

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GUSTO GRANDE REVIEWS

Delicious food and friendly staff! Beautiful decor and the renovations are well done. If you’ve been to the Grande in the past you will be blown away by what they have done with the place. The gnocchi was a hit with everyone and the drinks were great too. Ensure you call ahead and make a reservation!! They can get very busy on weekends.

Food is authentic, great place for a date night. Atmosphere helps set the mood. Service was superb went above and beyond to accommodate us. Had various dishes from calamari to lasagna and they all were delicious and had their own personal yet tasteful spin. Definitely worth a visit. We went for Chicken Parm and were wowed.

A wise choice for celebrating our 54th wedding anniversary. It was our 1st time there and food,service & atmosphere was excellent. We were given a complimentary dessert to celebrate. The waitress was amazing. Will definitely attend again sometime.

PIZZA NOVA REVIEWS

Wow, This location knows how to make good delicious pizza. Keep up the good work. Yumlicious! Keep it up.

This Puzza Nova location (24 Kent st. W, Lindsay) has the friendliest staff and the pizza is amazing! They use the freshest ingredients and plenty of them! If you're looking for your new favourite pizza, give them a try.

Always love Pizza Nova, and tried this location in Lindsay. Perfectly cooked, and generous with the toppings.

TBR® Inspection Score Report

SYMPOSIUM CAFE RESTAURANT & LOUNGE Total Inspection Points: 117/120
Experience: 7
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Current Evaluation: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Online Order: 10
Pricing: 10
Reviews Study: 10
Videos: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

GUSTO GRANDE Total Inspection Points: 114/120
Contact Info: 8
Complete Info: 9
Current Evaluation: 9
Reviews Accuracy: 9
Reviews Study: 9
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Online Order: 10
Pricing: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

PIZZA NOVA Total Inspection Points: 113/120
Current Evaluation: 8
Reviews Study: 8
Business Hours: 9
Exact Services: 9
Legitimate Ratings: 9
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Experience: 10
Online Order: 10
Pricing: 10
Videos: 10

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