I think it's safe to say that this is definitely one of our new favorite restaurants. The restaurant can accommodate approximately 30-40 people inside - and they also have an outdoor patio. The service was exceptional - as always. Our server was meticulous about attention to detail. Even little things like offering us fresh ground pepper, or making sure that our water and or why was topped up,... more

a little bit of Toronto in Peterborough

love this little restaurant....for lunch or dinner.....lovely patio in the summer and cosy atmosphere inside in the winter......staff is always so pleasant......I have yet to have a bad meal here....menu is varied and the daily specials are usually very good....wine selection is great......high recommend before or after the theatre....or for a nice leisurely lunch

Who messes up chicken? Elements

Ordered the roasted 1/2 chicken. It was dry and tasteless. And 25$ WTH!!!
Server was excellent but sadly couldn't make up for the awful dinner.
Not wasting a dime here again!

Nice Patio Dining

Atmosphere is posh - inside and outside; because it is located at a busy corner, outdoor dining can be a conversation challenge. Prices for food seem a bit high - if there was just a wee bit more food, the prices would be in-line with other eateries. Good food - just not quite enough! As my old partner used to... more

Warm hospitality

We stopped in for lunch during a snow storm on the March break . They were welcoming and served some great beer and wine to enjoy with our tapas lunch. I highly recommend this restaurant for the gorgeous atmosphere, lovely staff and excellent fresh food.

Off the beaten path

Elements is not your every day restaurant - you'd go broke. But, if you're looking for a place to celebrate a special occasion, this is the place. The owner is passionate when it comes to sourcing local ingredients. The meals are smaller portion, but every bite is orgasmic. Great wine list with lots of "by the glass" choices. I have... more

Fabulous food

We had an amazing lunch with locally grown food. The waiter was very nice, the food had tremendous flavour and we all had a great time in the pretty atmosphere. I can't wait to go back and see what their seasonal menu has to offer!

exteremely nice

That was the first restaurant that we saw and visited in Peterborough and it succeeded our modest expectations - really delicious food and drinks, extremely nice staff. If they put tablecloths and got fine china, they could easily apply for Michelin star :)

Best fine dining in Peterborough

The attention to detail is wonderful here. My husband and I eat recreationally. We have tried the restaurants better rated in trip advisor in peterborough in similar price ranges (rare, river house, etc). Elements is better on all counts. Price is better and food is tastier. Wine selection is exceptional. Also, the have lovely beers on tap. We had the... more

Delicious Delicious Delicious

My wife and I went to Elements yesterday and were quite impressed with the food, ambiance and service. The food was amazing, I had the shrimp fettuccini and my wife had the pear salad and PEI mussels. The vegetables were locally grown and flavorfull.
The service was top notch and friendly.
One downfall is, it takes 5 minutes to pay... more

yum

We had an overall fantastic experience. Our server was very friendly without being annoying or fake (we've all had that waiter/waitress who is overly upbeat.) The pasta is homemade and the blue cheese salad was fantastic...although the pear was a bit too vinegary our meal overall was great. The atmosphere on the patio is really nice and relatively quiet considering... more

Outstanding food and charming patio

My husband and I and another couple enjoyed one of the best dinners we have ever had at Elements recently. We ordered salads and several tapas dishes, all of which were delicious! I recommend the brie. The men each had the special, which was lamb, beef, and duck and they said it was terrific. Everything was made of fresh ingredients... more

Great food

We enjoyed our meal! Cold apricot soup with almonds and cumin to start, followed by a chicken main. Yum!

Charming. Love all the plants

Love the the outdoor patio. All the the plant make it feel so natural even though you're right downtown.
Food was well prepared and tasteful. Proportions are just right.
The service was awesome!!!

Great Food

A beautiful night so we decided to eat out on the lovely patio. A little noisy with the street, but still a wonderful experience. Our waitress was knowledgable when it came to helping us select a nice Spanish wine. Food was amazing. Fresh local ingredients made the meal something to remember. We had to keep reminding ourselves we were in... more

Never disappointed

Excellent food and service. Fresh local ingedients go into making interesting, delicious meals. However, too expensive to eat here as often as I would like. One of Peterborough's finest restaurants, there are many that make that claim, but few who really have exceptional food!

Elements is a Unique and Exceptional Dining Experience

I LOVE having lunch at Elements because of the way the sun comes in the large, rustic windows and reflects on the exotic decor. The owner, (Norm) has created a colourful, esthetic and artistic ambience that is (apart from the excellent food) a unique experience in itself. It is relaxing and stimulating at the same time. The service is top-notch,... more

A Fabulous New Years Eve

We had the pleasure of dining at Elements on New Years Eve ! Elements , had the most sophisticated menu in Peterborough, bar none.
The in house (hand made) Ravioli , stuffed with lobster was a pure delight . The steak and lobster was cooked to perfection and the lobster was fresh and not overcooked. The rabbit and quail was... more

New Years Eve

Six of us for dinner, menu selection was fabulous, food was amazing, service was exceptional.
This was a totally enjoyable experience, not to mention two of us are gluten free and we were spoilt for choice. Thank you Elements.

Hope this isn't really the best place in town

Meals here can be hit or miss, which is disappointing for one of the higher-rated places in town. Sometimes they are excellent, but occasionally terrible, which seems to be an issue with quality control. For example, ordering the same meal can sometimes get you a really exceptional cut of steak and sometimes an awful cut full of gristle. Nasty... more

Not clean, needs work, food OK

Just took some clients to Elements last week for lunch as I had been in the past, and this time I was shocked. Had a bad feeling when we walked in and there was no one else in the place. Entrance way was dirty, cob webs, dirt on floor, walls not clean. Seated at table with bench seating, fabric on... more

Great Find Thanks Trip Advisor

I picked this restaurant because of its rating on Trip advisor. I almost thought I made a mistake when I walked in the wall color is a little wierd yellow. But as soon as I was greated by a frendly, knowledgeable server I felt comfortable. Then came the menu, great ecectic (exactly waht I was int he mood for) then... more

Fabulous meal,ambience and service!! Treat yourself. You deserve it

Party of four. Flavor and presentation beyond expectations. Only issue is the washrooms are downstairs.

The patio for this place is beautiful - lush foliage and cute little garden tables to dine on. The menu is on the pricier side, but the meal reflects the price. Our server was absolutely phenomenal and did a really great job of informing us on all the specials and everything else in the menu. She was extremely polite and timely. Service is extremely important to me (being one myself) and I... more

Great discovery in downtown Peterborough

The food was good, the service was extremely attentive, albeit slow, but I agree that some of the portions are bit on the small side (small plate spinash salad as an example). I would pass on the sangria but the blue cheese that was part of the pear salad was one of the best I ever had. The wild boar... more

Disappointed ... was expecting better

The service was very good however the food was not the best. We planned a 90th Birthday party for my elderly father and wanted to make sure there would be something which he and my mother would like. I spent time going over the menu with the owner (several weeks ahead of time) who assured me of everything. Well the... more

A Jewel In The heart of Downtown Peterborough

I recently had the opportunity to try Elements Rustic Roast Sunday ! This Sunday night they served local lamb stuffed with apricots , sweet onions, golden raisins and oregeno . The lamb was accompained by rainbow carrots , local green beans and freshly dug potatoes ! The portion was ample and served by a very attentaive server ! The wine... more

The Worst

I'm not a picky eater but this place shocked me! My hubby and I ordered tuna salad $14 and beef pasta ~$25. When they were served, i was shocked. My salad had poor less than 6 leaves and 3 piceses of unfreshed dark uncooked tuna which were on room tempereture. Omg, this is the poorest salad i ever seen, i... more

Wouldn't go back

The meal I had was ok... I had a very hard time finding something on the menu I would want to eat. Plus the service was really slow and cost was pretty expensive.

Expected much more

We went there after my daughters graduation for a special treat. The place was very crowded and quite small. The noise level made it hard to talk. The meal took a long time too come and was not very tasty. My drt had salmon and did not care for it at all. When the bill arrived I Felt like sticking... more

Tuesday night Tapas

Happened upon this gem on our way to see a movie. Only had an hour and the staff was very accommodating. Tuesday night featured fabulous tapas...we had chicken empanadas plated beautifully with a drizzle of spicy sauce, and a variety of tasty spreads - hummus, white bean and parsley, tapenade with warm and fresh pita. Great wine list. Could have... more

Good food, friendly staff

My husband and I recently enjoyed dinner at Elements on the recommendation of a co-worker.
The decor was bright and cheerful (perhaps the yellow was a little too bright in my opinion) and my chair was so wobbly I thought I may end up on the floor by the end of the night. There was no discernible music and the... more

Disappointed

We had booked our reservation for the inside of the restaurant but changed it when we saw how beautiful the outdoor patio area was. It ended up being a bad choice, however, because they permitted smoking on the patio and we were seated next to a chain smoker whose smoke kept drifting right over to our table. Our server had... more

Terrible lunch...I don't know what we missed compared to other reviews

We went for lunch and had the beef tenderloin and two others had the smoked salmon. The beef was tough and the sandwich had so much butter on the dense bread that it just dripped off. We won't be back!

Simple amazing food

The service was a bit slow (not the waitress - but getting our entree at a reasonable time after appetizer), but the food was simply out of this world amazing!

Interesting Menu

6 of us went for dinner. Menu is very interesting...nothing run of the mill. Only one server for the whole restaurant and she was trying very had to keep everyone happy. My one major complaint would be that all our meals didn't arrive in even close proximity time wise. In fact, I had finished my baked brie before the toast... more

Excellent restaurant - easily the best in Peterborough

I have eaten at Elements many times over the past few years. It is, quite simply, the best restaurant in Peterborough. Norm, the owner, is a warm host. He and his team have developed a sophisticated menu with Spanish influences. It is complimented by a very good wine list. Usually there are meat, poultry, fish and vegetarian dishes on the... more

What a lovely spot! My husband was in town for business and I came along for the ride. We happened upon Elements and were so glad we did. A cozy atmosphere, fresh ingredients prepared just right( steak and snapper), knowledgable staff and pecan pie to die for. Bravo!

Phenomenally fantastic!!! You will NOT be disappointed

Elements has always been my favourite restaurant in peterborough. The atmosphere is romantic, the service is amazing and the food is always out of this world! Everything is so delicious and prepared to order, my boyfriend and I even went on strict diets and they were able to accommodate our requests which we were so grateful for. I would give... more

Great

It is pricey, but it is worth it and they don't over charge for the wine. The food is great and we have been there a few times. You are not going to walk out of there under $ 100.00 for 2 of you if you have wine.
The service is great and the food is as well.

BEAUTIFUL outdoor patio

Visited Elements on a whim one Saturday afternoon with girlfriend for a long overdue ‘date’.
We sat out on the patio and enjoyed some cocktails, White Peach Sangria and a rum based punch, both chosen based on suggestions from our server, who was knowledgeable, and fun.
Here’s what we sampled (descriptions taken from online menu) :
(shared) Chef's Tapenades: Greek... more

Excellent

We just had a weekend lunch at Elements and it was all round it was an excellent experience. We happened upon it driving around Peterborough looking for a good spot for lunch. Elements is easy to find on George St. at the south end of the downtown area. It has a nice large shaded patio/courtyard area at its entrance that... more

Disappointing

Lovely restaurant! We had a lovely spot to sit out on the patio under the trees on a hot summer evening. It's too bad that the level of service and food failed to live up to the price we paid. They specialize in Tapas which are a small tasting of a certain item however, the mains were very small as... more

I have been there twice.

The first time I was there and the food was fine but the waiter was not able to answer basic questions about the menu. The food would have been fine if not overloaded with cheap salt.

The second time they gave me an entree I did not order and argued with me when I pointed it out. I said I am going to eat this but just to let you know it is not what I ordered. She... more

My husband and I visited Elements for the first time tonight for my birthday. Not only was the service spectacular and friendly, but the food was cooked to perfection.

Inside it has a very relaxing and welcoming atmosphere. I'd certainly suggest this to anyone looking for a good meal!

Casual, a sense of eloquent dinning

New Years Eve was quite grande! Service and timing make the difference to an enjoyable mood created by the musical of Uncle Jim. I came from Belleville to this venue because I know this restaurant for its ambience and as usual it was splended.

Ah-Mazing

Went here a couple of weeks ago with some girlfriends from university who were back in town for the weekend and we were amazed at the quality of the food, the service and the general atmosphere of this lovely establishment! The vast majority of the food on the menu was local (AMAZING!) and you could definitely tell the difference..everything was... more

Elements is a lovely casual, fine dining spot. Their specialty is tapas as well as wine, but everything on the menu is quite good. In the summer months the patio is a terrific place to sit back and share tasty tapas and wine by the glass. The old brick exterior of the buildings on two sides, large shaded tree, water fountain and comfortable patio seating give it a lush courtyard feel. The... more

Service poor, food good, live entertainment good

This restaurant could be great if the staff were more responsive. The food and beverages took ages to come. We were there early Saturday evening (5:30 p.m.) when the restaurant wasn't that busy. I can't imagine how the staff would handle a busy night. Live (outdoor) entertainment was just the right noise level and was a nice touch.

Delicious and cozy

My wife and I had a great dinner at this restaurant. The 'chefs choice' appetizers were great and my pasta phenomenal. The strawberry salad was perfect with local greens and berries. Nice atmosphere, right downtown and if the weather is nice, great little patio.

Great Restaurant

Excellent Service. Excellent Prices. We ordered the wild game to try something different and it was excellent. We would definately recomment this restaurant for a special occassion!

Have eaten here on a number of "special" occasions. To date the kitchen has been up to the challenge and the

Have eaten here on a number of "special" occasions. To date the kitchen has been up to the challenge and the wines available were, comparitively speaking, very good.