The Olde School Restaurant

I had high hopes for this dinner. Unfortunately, the experience was less than ideal. From the reviews, maybe it was an off night, but I can only review our experience. We had a larger party and that could have played into the experience, but they should be able to accommodate that. If not, let us know while booking and we can look elsewhere. The décor paints the picture of an old place with a rich history. The different levels, seating area and wall art makes for a cozy feel. Keeping things short…the drinks were good and the server assistant was very attentive. The server and manager were a little cold and even seemed annoyed by the situation. The food was just okay and on the cold side. It was late, we had a long day and we all just wanted to eat and leave. It took so long to get the food, sending anything back would have made the issue worse. Along with the food being a little cold, it didn’t wow us. For the price, we should have been wowed.

First time there today for a birthday. Service was fantastic and the food was amazing. I had the catch of the day with the mixed salad and the chocolate mouse for dessert. Looking forward to our next visit

Was trying to figure out where to eat in honor of my birthday. I wanted to eat somewhere fit for a queen. Where else would I eat other than at The Olde Schoolhouse Restaurant where Queen Elizabeth dined in 1997. What an honor to dine in the same place as royalty. This also happens to be their 40th year anniversary. Here is my breakdown. Ambience: Its a quaint little schoolhouse on the outskirts of both Brantford and Paris. Its like walking into history with its oldschool look and feel. We were seated by the piano which added to the ambiance while the piano played. It was a beautiful, old school, and enjoyable dining experience. Food: There are lots of different dining options available. I really liked that they had several "junior" options available which offer a smaller portion at a lower price point. They offer pasta to fish to steak and so much more. I liked that my entree came with soup or a salad. I started with the beef and barley soup which was definitely made from scratch. It was homey, delicious and arrived piping hot. We also got a small loaf of bread with it that I used to soak up the soups and sauces because they were all so good. My entree was the Junior version of the New York Striploin which came with vegetables and a few little potato pieces. For the junior portion is sure came with alot of food. The steak was thing but tender. The vegetables were cooked perfectly and were still a bit crunchy. The sauce that came with it was so delicious I used some of that leftover bread to soak it up. The boy ordered the Promivi Veal Rib Parmesan. The portion was HUGE and somehow the boy managed to eat it all. I tasted the veal parmesan and it was well cooked and super flavorful. The marinara sauce was amazing. We then got dessert where I had to order the baked Alaska. I have seen it on cooking shows but never in a restaurant so I had to try it. The base is a spiced cake. Topped with vanilla ice cream. It is then topped with a meringue and then flamed with triple sec. It is then topped with your choice of topping. I chose raspberry. If you love sweet desserts then this one is for you. The portion was huge so I'd suggest it for 2. The boy ordered the strawberry cheesecake which was also super delicious. Overview: All in all this was a great dining experience. Its a perfect place for all occasions and I would definitely recommend. If you haven't been yet, you should make it a point to support this local spot.

A great fine dining establishment to visit when you are in the Brantford area. The interior of the restaurant is warm and welcoming. The food is cooked to perfection. I enjoyed the prime rib which was delicious. The old school chocolate cover mousse is a must have. I would definitely go here again.

My partner and I had our anniversary dinner here and oh my, were we ever blown away by the atmosphere, the decor, the attention to detail; the cocktails were perfectly mixed and the food was well worth the price of admission. Our waiter was very friendly and professional, and they even gave us a complimentary dessert for our anniversary. It was pricey, but I understood that going in; I felt I got what I paid for. Thanks for making it special, Olde School!

Wonderful celebratory lunch in the Library private room. I had the soup and salmon trout. Delicious! And the service was impeccable. Parking: Lots of free parking on site.

Beautiful place, great staff, tasty meals. I was very impressed. The Queen Elizabeth II dined here.

Everything from top to bottom was excellent. Our taxi was going to be 25 minutes to pick us up we were a group of 5 , so the owner of the restaurant bought us a round of drinks while we waited. The food is the best around. Bacon wrapped scallops cooked to perfection. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed their meals. Excellent service. We had a perfect Christmas eve.

My wife and I were welcomed in just before closing on a Friday night. We sat in front of the piano and really enjoyed the entertainment. The musician played our request and it sounded amazing. Our meals and drinks were very good. Our server was a lovely young lady that was a pleasure to talk with. We really appreciated the Olde School charm and quiet atmosphere.

Unfortunately, we had an o.k experience at this establishment. I found the manager to be very rude from the beginning to the end. A few of our guests arrived before my wife and I did and they were met with the manager asking them “why are you late” and “where is the bride and groom” I made sure to let the manager know ahead of time that our arrival time may vary as it was dependant on how our ceremony went. I was reassured on the phone that it wasn’t a problem and that they will be ready for us whenever we got there. These reservations were also made two weeks in advanced to ensure we gave them ample time to prepare for 12-14 guests. The food took over two hours to be served and it came out cold. Our waitresses were lovely and were doing what they could to make sure everyone was happy, which is why I am giving this a 3 star review. My wife and I used to love this establishment and was very excited to bring our guests to enjoy this experience. But due to our last visit, we will not be returning.