The Doctor's house is the number 1 on my list and on my boyfriend`s, who is almost as picky as I am. Finding superb fine dinning is a hobby of ours, and atlas we have found it at the uber-romantic Doctor's house. The first thing I noticed when we walked in was the gorgeous interior; great lighting, exquisite decor and clean and elegant seating and tables. The wait staff were very properly dressed and welcoming. We dined here a few weeks ago so I cannot remember our waiter`s name (I believe Frank), but he was simply the best. I am very judgmental on customer service skills and knowing what you are talking about since I work in that industry, and I have never tipped a waiter more than he deserved (until now). He was the most knowledgeable staff I have ever met and helped us find the best wine I have tasted so far. We selected a French Pinot which went great with our meal. Then came the salad (mixed greens, chevre [goat] cheese, fresh berries and candied pecans; Mmmmm...). Say yes to the fresh pepper that is actually fresh unlike every other eatery. One of the top 3 salads I have had. For our main course my boyfriend decided on the fire roasted veal chop, medium rare, with Portobello mushrooms. I ordered the Grey Goose Penne, finished with a vodka rose sauce and pancetta. Absolutely delicious. I never finish my meals, except for this one.
Overall, an experience I shall hope to enjoy again. This is the restaurant that we compare to every other dining experience; 6 out of 5 stars. Exceptional.

Invited two friends to lunch at the restaurant to celebrate a retirement. We were the only ones in the diningroom. Most of the room had not even been set up. The wine list was over priced and limited - the "French" pinot noir was from Niagara. The lunch menu was the dinner menu. What an embarassment ... we ended up leaving and went to another place up the road - it was great!!! Will NEVER be back at the Doctor's House.

We fell in love with The Doctor's House the first time we visited. And we(fiance, mom, stepdad, mother-in-law)were all blown away again by the brunch...the food was superb and there was so much to choose from! Mirella was incredible- she took her time and I really felt like she wanted to make our wedding day a beautiful success. We booked The Garden Room and Doctor's Study for our 120 guests and we'll have our own private patio where cocktails and hors d'ouevres will be served.

The ONLY thing I'm worried about is if the construction going on there will be completed before mid-August. The weather has been cold, rainy and snowy lately and I wonder if it's impacting their project timeline. I really don't want my guests coming to a place that's under construction for my wedding with ugly bulldozers and muddy construction equipment everywhere.

Does anyone please have a progress update or pictures of the construction happening there? Have the walls gone up yet or is it still only the foundation laid? Thanks!

We've always wanted to get married at The Doctor's House. But It could not hold the number of guests we wanted to invite.(both from Large Italian Families)..But now our dream will come true this coming September 2011, the extension and renovations will be able to hold our 250+ guest list..We've frequented this venue a lot, There is no other place like this venue, we've visited all the "boxed" looking banquet halls and nothing compares to The Doctor's House. This place is beautiful inside & out! the food is amazing and the staff are so helpful (Mirella really spent the time with us)...people who "hate-post" should be ashamed, maybe you just can't afford it!! if you don't like the venue then go else where!

The gardens and chapel was beautiful and tranquil. My husband and I got the Heritage room for our wedding. It had a very rustic feel but once it is decorated, it takes your breathe away! The food at the Doctor's house was amazing. We recieved so many compliments about the food. The service was somewhat lacking and quite slow. Also, Mirella said she would be there all night to watch and ensure that things went smoothly but she was no where to be found. That was a real sore spot, I think we saw her once the whole night.

Chapel is beautiful !!

Below is an email sent to Doctors House on 30th October 2010. No response received yet......



Hi,

We had dinner at your restaurant last evening and was extremely disappointed.

The vine we ordered was not served, instead the waiter brought a vine of his choice. If it was not in stock he should have told us so and offered us the menu to choose again.
Three glasses of apple juice were ordered for the kids and that seem to have been forgotten and we had to remind again.

The starter of one guest was missed and he had to wait for his starter.

My daughter had ordered Salmon and that was missed and she had to wait for it to be cooked with the other food on the table.

I had ordered steak on the bone and instead I was served an ordinary steak. When I inquired your waiter stated as long as the food was good, thats OK. I found this extraordinary behaviour as he offered no apology.

When I went to settle the bill, the deposit of CAD 140 had not been deducted, but instead an 18% service charge added by scribbling on the bill with a pen.

Your waiter Billy took my credit card and put it through three times with authorisation obtained on all three occasions for 3 different amounts as he got the figures wrong.

We made the booking on recommendation by a British travel book and I will be writing to them about this issue, on my return to the United Kingdom. I acknowledge that the food we had was excellent, but unfortunately the quality of service was abysmal.

regards

D Ranetunge

One of the worst places I have ever worked! They are totally unprofessional and extremely rude. I wouldn't recommend it to any of my clients.

I just booked my wedding here. They have started construction on 2 new ballrooms which they say will be completed by June 2011. Both rooms will hold up to 300people. I have booked the chapel and will then be walking through our own private garden into my ballroom that will have a tent and outdoor bar and grilling stations. They have drawings of outdoor fireplaces that will keep all of my guests warm at night. It looks like no expense is being spared. August 21, 2011 I can't wait.

I brought my family to The Doctor's House for my Retirement Party. It was a great experience. The food, the staff and the settins were all super. I would certanly be excited to recommed this restuarant to any of my friends.