Come to Burlington for a wonderful variety of culinary experiences and discover what a pleasure dining can be! If you like to combine learning with dining a number of local restaurants encourage you to find your inner chef!  Whether it be cooking or enjoying your food, Burlington has a lot to offer and provides many different options for any age group. Choose from cooking classes, demonstrations or enjoy award winning cuisine and chefs.  There is often a culinary event every week so make sure to check out the calendar for information on the next culinary experience!

Dawn your apron and get in touch with your inner chef!

Paradiso Restaurant located in the quaint downtown Village Square, offers a cooking studio with demonstrations and hands on approach where you prepare a meal under the guidance of their chefs. They also offer kids classes during the summer featuring items such as pizza and brunch. 

Le Chef Complet offers a cooking class series with celebrated chefs which includes a full three course meal plus you can shop in their store for the latest kitchen gadgets. 

The LCBO on Appleby offers a full range of demonstrations from BBQ to Indian food. These classes are taught by award winning chefs from Burlington and beyond. There are also wine classes offered for anyone who would like to learn more about the wide variety of wines available.

Pane Fresco the Italian bakery located right next to our visitor information centre offers various courses and demonstrations throughout the year.

NOTE: Most of these culinary experiences require advance registration.

Burlington is the hometown of Murray Lloyd who hosts ‘Qscene’ which airs on the A Channel. ‘Qscene’ showcases BBQ cooking and is filmed at different restaurants in Burlington.

Restaurants Abound

Burlington offers a number of award winning restaurants with recognized chefs. The Carriage House won the 2009 “Luxurious Fine-Dining” 4 diamond award from CAA; this is a prestigious award that only a handful of restaurants achieve.  At The Carriage House, Chef Hootan offers a selection of decadent seafood, steaks and everything in between. Chef Jeff Crump the Executive Chef for Old Mill has written ‘Earth to Table: Seasonal Recipes from an Organic Farm’ . This book provides recipes and insight into organic options many of which are featured at their sister restaurant, Spencer’s at the Waterfront.  This restaurant with its magnificent waterfront setting and spectacular views hosts celebrity chefs periodically throughout the year.

Events for Foodies!

Burlington also offers a number of events that focus around the theme of food!  Lobsterfest is held in May at Central Recreation Centre and is a popular event for locals and visitors.  Canada's Largest Ribfest is held every Labour day weekend at The Waterfront at Downtown Burlington and features ribbers from across North America who are vying for the title of Best Ribs. Every August you can wine and dine by the lake at Lakeside a la Carte also held at the Waterfront at Burlington Downtown. This event features 20 local restaurants, 16 wineries and 3 breweries.  A Taste of Burlington is a prix fixe dining program offered by several of our finer dining establishments.  This summer it is being held from July 29 - August 2 with 23 restaurants participating, with a three course lunch and/or dinner offered at great value!

Farm Fresh to your Table

If you wish to take a taste of Burlington home with you, visit the local Farmers Markets. Enjoy fresh fruit and vegetables sold by local farmers in season from May until October, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays at the Burlington Mall and on Thursdays and Sundays in Aldershot.  There are also a number of wonderful food producers in the rural area within a short drive where you can purchase or pick your own products, and in some cases participate in tours.

Pick up your copy of Guided Tour of Halton Farms from the visitor centre or online.

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