Isabelle Restaurant + Lounge

4.6

1683 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Mediterranean

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2 people

Dec 22, 2024

9:30 PM

Booked 65 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for scenic views
Good for special occasions
Great for outdoor dining

Offering a dining experience that combines Mediterranean flavours with the best of Ontario's local ingredients. Nestled along the shores of Lake Ontario inside The Pearle Hotel, Isabelle Restaurant and Lounge provides a vibrant, yet relaxed atmosphere where guests can enjoy fresh and craveable dishes crafted with produce from our own farm and local partners.

Whether you're sipping a signature cocktail on the lakeside patio, or enjoying the warm, familial hospitality reminiscent of Grandma Pearle, dining at Isabelle encourages you to create meaningful connections while enjoying delicious food and drinks.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Farm-to-table, Canadian
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Sat 7:30 am–10:30 am Brunch Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:30 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(905) 633-8558
Website
https://thepearlehotel.ca/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Mandip Kaler
Private party facilities
Private Dining Room For intimate dining room experience for up to 34 guests at Isabelle restaurant with a south-facing view of the waterfront. The Northshore Room For weddings of up to 170 guests, you and your party will make your way to The Northshore for your reception following the ceremony. The Edgewater Room For weddings that welcome larger groups of up to 350 guests, experience The Edgewater as the ultimate exclusive space. Enjoy the use of the entire floor and private ceremony space for you and your guests.

Location
3 Elizabeth St, Burlington, ON L7R 0G3
Neighborhood
Burlington
Cross street
Lakeshore Rd
Parking details
Valet
Public transit
Elizabeth at Lakeshore
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Sunday Brunch
Multiple dates available
Discover vibrant dishes inspired by Mediterranean zest, Middle Eastern delights, and Californian freshness, all crafted with local ingredients straight from our bountiful farm. Picture yourself lakeside, sipping on a refreshing mimosa or cup of coffee as you relax, connect and savour. *Sunday brunch is served a la carte, please see menu for pricing

Offers

Sips & Snacks
Multiple dates available
Mon - Fri - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Join us for Sips & Snacks! Enjoy select house cocktails and great wines at 1/2 price, along with a selection of our delicious small plates at a discounted price. Monday to Friday 4pm-6pm

Popular dishes

Garlic & Cheddar FocacciaCA$12.00
Truffle whipped butter
Fresh OystersCA$4.00
Mignonette, horseradish & lemon. Sourced by Maisy's Pearl.
Classic Beef TartareCA$26.00
Parsley, shallot, garlic, gherkin, quail egg, grilled sourdough
Traditional HummusCA$17.00
Roasted garlic, tahini, sumac, olive oil
Baked HalloumiCA$22.00
Roasted grape, vincotto, lavash cracker, dukka
Squash DoughnutCA$18.00
Harissa honey, pistachio crumble, chipotle toum

Dips

Whipped FetaCA$19.00
Salsa matcha, chickpeas, harissa honey

Salad

Winter GreensCA$19.00
Watercress, apricot, radicchio, roasted & crispy parsnip, ricotta salata, honey apricot vinaigrette
Harvest BowlCA$26.00
Roasted beet, squash, farro, barley, feta, winter greens, vinaigrette, puffed quinoa

Handhelds

Served on house-made pita and served with choice of skinny fries or salad

Grilled HalloumiCA$22.00
Sundried tomato, basil pesto, pickled onion, arugula
Grilled ChickenCA$24.00
Herb-marinated chicken, pork belly, pesto aioli, sundried tomato, on house made focaccia
Steak FritesCA$38.00
Martin's Tenderloin, fries, herb compound butter

Land

Isabelle BurgerCA$28.00
Dry-aged beef patty, pork belly, aged cheddar, house mayo, pickle, fries
Lemon Herb Half ChickenCA$41.00
New potato, seasonal vegetable, pan jus
Isabelle Prime Cuts
Roasted fingerling potato, seasonal vegetable
Grilled EggplantCA$26.00
Labneh, pine nut & dried fruit agrodolce, crispy taro, pickled onion

Sea

Grilled OctopusCA$39.00
Paprika, chorizo, fingerling potato, castelvetrano olive
Grilled Whole BranzinoCA$35.00
Citrus Veloute, cipollini onion & herb salad, pomelo
Pan Seared Scallops CA$45.00
Pork belly, cauliflower, jalapeno, pomegranate, glaze, cilantro

Housemade Pasta

Malfatti PomodoroCA$32.00
'nduja, fava bean, stracciatella, basil
Cacio E PepeCA$28.00
Reginette pasta, truffle cream, pecorino, black pepper
Lobster LinguineCA$39.00
Farm pesto, bechamel, pecorino, crispy kale
Mushroom RisottoCA$35.00
Roasted mushroom, truffle, parmesan, chive
Prawn SpaghettiCA$24.00
Garlic, parsley, lemon & white wine sauce

Enhancements

Roasted Brussels SproutsCA$12.00
Honey gastrique, pine nut, herbs
FriesCA$10.00
Garlic Mayo
Honey CarrotsCA$13.00
Brown sugar, toasted fennel, thyme

What 1,683 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Halton
Great for outdoor dining
Halton
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Isabelle Restaurant + Lounge is celebrated for its stunning waterfront views and "amazing ambience." Guests frequently praise the "attentive service" and delectable Mediterranean-inspired menu. The patio is a favorite, offering a cozy and scenic dining experience. While some note noise levels, the overall experience is often described as "exceptional" and "highly recommended." Perfect for special occasions or a memorable date night.

1,683 Reviews

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Bev
Toronto
22 reviews
4.0
22 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
A beautiful restaurant with a variety of seating arrangements. The food was very good. Portion sizes are on the smaller side but this was brought to our attention when ordering. The server was very helpful and attentive. No long wait periods for anything. All in all a great evening out.
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Eric
VIP
Toronto
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We are regular customers to Isabelle and their food, service and ambience is absolutely outstanding. Their menu is hand down the best in Canada.
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Wendy
VIP
Orlando
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved it - fantastic staff and wonderful location
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robert
VIP
Toronto
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Quite a loud restaurant, but good food and service.
Isabelle Restaurant + LoungeResponded 4 days ago
Thank you for the 5 star review! We look forward to hosting you again.
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Lorelee
Tampa
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything about Isabelle’s was great Had octopus for the first time and it was delicious Couldn’t get any better ambiance Server was nice , food was a bit slow but worth the wait
Isabelle Restaurant + LoungeResponded 4 days ago
Thank you for the 5 star review! We look forward to hosting you again.
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Dennis
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our 1st time there, and it far exceeded any expectations we had. From the prompt service to quick replies to questions we had about certain dishes, the staff obviously knows what they are doing. Cannot wait to return!
Isabelle Restaurant + LoungeResponded 4 days ago
Thank you for the 5 star review! We are so happy to have made your 20th anniversary so special for both of you. We look forward to hosting you again.
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Brian
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
First time visit. Great vibe and views followed by interesting humus appetizer and drinks/wine. Monday night pasta special was the order of the day and we jumped into risotto, cacio pepe and lobster dishes after a fresh salad. Loved the whole experience and can't wait to go back.
Isabelle Restaurant + LoungeResponded 6 days ago
Thank you for the 5 star review! We look forward to hosting you again.
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Tamara
VIP
Toronto
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As usual, the Monday night 1/2 price pasta, and wine specials were excellent. I try and do my girls night out every Monday with a different friend so they can enjoy the experience as much as I do The wait staff are terrific. I highly recommend you try the restaurant out if you haven’t been before!
Isabelle Restaurant + LoungeResponded 6 days ago
Thank you for the 5 star review! We look forward to hosting you again.
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Elisa Marie
Toronto
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and service yet again was amazing. My only complaint was that the whole place was much louder than I expected on a Sunday, it was giving more evening cocktails than brunch. It did not spoil the experience, but I wanted to note that we needed to speak louder than the average conversation in order to hear one another. It felt that the room was competing with the music that was playing. The food was cooked to perfection, even with a couple of specific asks and the person who was assisting us was absolutely fabulous. I believe their name was Sonja. Everyone we interact with at Pearle is always kind and upbeat. Thank you!
Isabelle Restaurant + LoungeResponded 6 days ago
Thank you for the 5 star review! We look forward to hosting you again.
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Nicole
Toronto
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Isabelle is a beautiful high end and peaceful restaurant. The prices are very high. I enjoy discovering new ways of making a chicken burger. It was tasty but the buns are too think and dry for my taste. The fries were good but unfortunately got cold too fast.
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FAQs

Isabelle Restaurant + Lounge is rated 4.6 stars by 1683 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 22, 2024

9:30 PM

Booked 65 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for Isabelle Restaurant + Lounge

3 Elizabeth St, Burlington, ON L7R 0G3

Additional information

Cross street
Lakeshore Rd
Neighborhood
Burlington
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Sat 7:30 am–10:30 am Brunch Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:30 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Farm-to-table, Canadian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Valet
Public transit
Elizabeth at Lakeshore
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Mandip Kaler
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://thepearlehotel.ca/
Phone number
(905) 633-8558
Private party facilities
Private Dining Room For intimate dining room experience for up to 34 guests at Isabelle restaurant with a south-facing view of the waterfront. The Northshore Room For weddings of up to 170 guests, you and your party will make your way to The Northshore for your reception following the ceremony. The Edgewater Room For weddings that welcome larger groups of up to 350 guests, experience The Edgewater as the ultimate exclusive space. Enjoy the use of the entire floor and private ceremony space for you and your guests.

Isabelle Restaurant + Lounge

Make a reservation

Additional information

Sunday Brunch

Sips & Snacks

Grilled Octopus

Lobster Linguine

Prawn Spaghetti

Apps/Snacks

Garlic & Cheddar FocacciaCA$12.00

Fresh OystersCA$4.00

Classic Beef TartareCA$26.00

Traditional HummusCA$17.00

Baked HalloumiCA$22.00

Squash DoughnutCA$18.00

Dips

Whipped FetaCA$19.00

Salad

Winter GreensCA$19.00

Harvest BowlCA$26.00

Handhelds

Grilled HalloumiCA$22.00

Grilled ChickenCA$24.00

Steak FritesCA$38.00

Land

Isabelle BurgerCA$28.00

Lemon Herb Half ChickenCA$41.00

Isabelle Prime Cuts

Grilled EggplantCA$26.00

Sea

Grilled OctopusCA$39.00

Grilled Whole BranzinoCA$35.00

Pan Seared Scallops CA$45.00

Housemade Pasta

Malfatti PomodoroCA$32.00

Cacio E PepeCA$28.00

Lobster LinguineCA$39.00

Mushroom RisottoCA$35.00

Prawn SpaghettiCA$24.00

Enhancements

Roasted Brussels SproutsCA$12.00

FriesCA$10.00

Honey CarrotsCA$13.00

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