Fresh Dreams - Peterborough, Ontario

This is a lovely family run restaurant. Beautiful Spanish food. It was a little chilly on the patio and our server/host brought out a collection of fleece blankets for restaurant goers. The meals are intended to be shared which was best for us. Will be returning with friends to ... share the Paella! As we were celebrating a wedding milestone, we had a DELICIOUS complimentary almond cake brought to our table. Read more

I recently had my 22nd birthday dinner at Fresh Dreams. The owners opened the restaurant on a Sunday, even though they’re normally closed on that day, and provided us with the most amazing dinner and service. The most standout dishes for me were the artichokes and the stuffed peppers but ... all the food was marvelous. The chef is truly outstanding. Arvelo was a godsend in terms of planning and executing the dinner. A budget was set and he was able to accommodate it. I am disappointed I didn’t get enough photos of the food but I cannot wait to visit the restaurant again. Read more

I can honestly say this was the best dining experience I have ever had. I went for a birthday dinner with 6 other people a week ago, and we're still talking about it. The server recommended that we order everything "family style." We ordered five different dishes (two of each) and ... shared them all. This allowed us to eat small portions throughout the evening while being able to share all the food, which opens up the table for more conversation and true enjoyment of the evening. We were there for 3.5 hours and easily could have stayed longer. If you are looking for a quick bite or you are a picky eater, please do not visit this restaurant as you will be doing yourself and them a disservice. Every dish we had was incredible. Even something as simple as the patatas bravas was better than I could have hoped for. I truly applaud chefs that understand the value of simplicity; there were no "tweezer dishes" involved, yet everything was beyond flavourful and cooked perfectly. My personal favourites were the grilled lamb and the Gratin Cheddar stuffed red peppers. I could eat here every day and be satisfied. I wanted an authentic cultural experience, and this is exactly what they gave us. From the recommendations to the sangria, the almond cake, and the atmosphere, everything was perfect. The chef noticed I was opening gifts, so they brought out a cake and a rose. We also got a third pitcher of sangria on the house! Although I've written a long review, I can't say enough good things about this place. It is so warm and welcoming - the staff and the atmosphere. I enjoyed everything about it. I already can't wait to come back to try the meatballs, the scallops, and the paella. Read more

We went there for my 65th birthday and loved the food. I was going to choose a shrimp dish, but went with the owner’s suggestion of scallops instead and enjoyed every bite. My husband had the paella and was very happy with it. Be prepared to wait if you want the paella ... though. I would even order it to pick up after work. Read more

We had dinner for the first time at this Spanish restaurant in a beautiful setting. We had the paella, which was very authentic, and a few other dishes. The almond lemon cake was particularly good. The service was good as well - the chef even came out to ask ... us how the food tasted. We will come back here! Just a quick note on payment - this place is family owned, thus they charge extra when you pay with credit card. Read more