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The North Restaurant

Dunlop St W, Barrie, Ontario, Canada
705-812-2192
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Ranked #27 of 240 restaurants in Barrie
Price range: RM76 - RM302
Dining options: Reservations
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Dining options: Reservations
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Toronto, Canada
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37 reviews 37 reviews
15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
43 helpful votes 43 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

Enroute to cottage country I decided to explore some of Northern Ontario's culinary offerings. The restaurant is located on a residential street in what appears to be a converted home (a large one at that). The restaurant has modern decor; grey walls with butter yellow chairs. The staff is well dressed and helpful. For an Italian restaurant there were only... More

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West Lafayette, Indiana
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36 reviews 36 reviews
16 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013 via mobile

I am agained wowed by my experience in The North restaurant in Barrie Ontario It's modest exterior and location belies what you experience inside. Both the food and the service are simply outstanding and imaginative. I just finished the best truffle mushroom soup there can ever be. Soft jazz is playing and the scene is mellow. The chipolte shrimp appetizer... More

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Barrie, Canada
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

The North Restaurant embodies what a gastronomy experience should be. We were a party of four and it was our friend Lyanne’s birthday. When we arrived, we were smartly greeted by staff who offered to take our coats. From the moment we were seated till the end when we paid for our dinner, the common topic among our little group... More

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Richmond Hill, Ontario
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48 reviews 48 reviews
38 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2013

It started off badly during the Barrie Winterlicious promotion when the restaurant failed to update their website. I had my choices selected, but was disappointed upon arrival, that the menu published was for the previous summer's Summerlicious. Three dinners were offered for $25 that included a choice of starters, a main, and a dessert. Wine pairings were also offered at... More

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Barrie, Canada
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28 reviews 28 reviews
26 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 January 2013

Very good food, good service and interesting flavour combinations. New location way better than the small, drafty old one. Barrielicious menu was very good. Regular menu pricey.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 December 2012 via mobile

A surprisingly exquisite gem. I was so impressed with the food, all in our group were. Even when you thought you could not eat another bite you kept going as you would not want to waste anything on your plate. Then you still go for dessert. My dining partners say the creme brûlée is the best they have ever tried.... More

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Barrie, Canada
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29 reviews 29 reviews
21 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 December 2012

This is a new location, very close to where it used to be on Dunlop St. I had a staff function at this establishment. We had 14 people attend the party. The staff were great and the service was fantastic. Unfortunatley, the food was sub-par. I appetizers were much better than the main. The dishes are very busy, I would... More

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ontario
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 November 2012

We'll be back. Very great service and vibe from the staff immediately. While ordering, our waiter picked up on our conversation as we discussed what to eat. Much to our surprise my wife's meal had the little tower of goat cheese and something else that was part of another item on the menu just because she had metioned that it... More

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Barrie
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9 reviews 9 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 November 2012

The best way to describe this restaurant, as everyone connected to your experience displays this. Marco loves to create, taste and image are what he searches for, and he delivers. Thanks to Chefs like him Barrie is blessed, people come to him now from Toronto

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Barrie, Canada
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5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 October 2012

we went out looking for a slow, relaxed dinner, and received just that. first time at the new location and loved it. Great food, great service just what you would expect from a classy establishment such as this.

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