The Painted Bistro
Riverside, Kitchener, Ontario
Honest food from people we know.
Tucked into Riverside, The Painted Bistro is Kitchener's kind of casual table, warm, unfussy, and built around whatever the local growers are harvesting that week. Led by chef Liam Okafor.
Where this kitchen shops
We would rather drive to the farm than order from a warehouse, so we do.
- Riverbend Farms supplies pasture-raised lamb
- Prairie Rose Grove supplies cold-pressed oils
Dietary and vibe
farm-to-tableseasonal menugluten-freelocally-sourcedrusticcozy
Reviews
soil2supper community rating: 4.1/5 from 219 reviews. Google rating (shown for reference, sourced from Google): 4.5/5.
- Ravi D. rated 3/5: Cosy room, kind service, and a menu that clearly follows the season. We will be back.
- Hannah S. rated 3/5: We came for brunch and stayed way too long. The eggs were incredible.
- Sofia A. rated 4/5: Service was a touch slow on a busy night, but the food more than made up for it.
- Sarah M. rated 4/5: Not cheap, but worth it for a special night. Every plate was thoughtful.
- Ben H. rated 3/5: Took visiting family and everyone found something they loved. Even the picky eater.
- James T. rated 4/5: Portions are honest and the flavours are clean. Reservations are a good idea on weekends.
Good to know
Reservations availableTakeoutprivate diningwheelchair accessibleoutdoor seatingparking
Visit their website See more farm-to-table restaurants