Nice decor, ambiance, great Playlist, lighting on point, tableware unique and well thought out. Service pleasant, wine was good. 1/2 price oysters were properly cleaned and shucked, flavourful, a bit small in some cases. House bread and cheese were nice. Patatas Bravas was 12/10; amazing crisp on the exterior, fluffy well seasoned inside, bravas sauce amazing! Will recommend and return forsure.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Terence Wong
Great place for a meal in downtown Orillia. If you want something different from the usual burgers and fries here's a place that competently delivers excellent variety. We had the croquetas and pork belly from the tapas, and mushroom sandwich and duck confit from the classics. The food is well prepared, delicious, and good portion size. Would have had a drink too if not for my long drive home. Super restaurant that can hold its own even if it were on W Queen West or Ossington in Toronto.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brian Mahoney
Outstanding! My wife and I were visiting Orillia for the weekend and we were recommended to try a downtown restaurant, which ended up being fully booked that evening. That was our good fortune! We called Picnic, which had also been recommended and they fit us in at the bar. Simon, one of the owners, greeted us, and really set the tone for the rest of the evening. He was personable, attentive and charming. Like all of the staff, he made you feel he was very happy you came to them for dinner.
The wine was excellent, every dish was fantastic, and we left already planning another visit.
10 out of 10. Highly recommended. You must go.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Foie Gras Toast
Wendy Huggins
Unique with a nice atmosphere. Our server was informative and friendly adding to our pleasant experience. Thank you Veronica 😊
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brock Minogue
A unique little obscure restaurant with a surprising menu and delicious, creative, quality food. Fantastic!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gareth Mccloskey
Lovely food & Staff were fantastic. Thanks guys for our little family reunion 🍁🇮🇪❤️🍼
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jodi Gower
Robyn (Robin?) & Melanie were an absolute delight. They're knowledgeable, they're friendly, they are the perfect amount of attentive, and even if I hadn't loved the food (but I did), I'd still probably go back for the service. The food exceeded my expectations and the house Garnache was excellent too. Can't wait to attend the specialty nights & live music events, etc. Will definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Manchego, Lamb Croquetas
Kristen Parker
I had a lovely lunch here with my sister. The dishes are great for sharing, and I love how the staff are quick to answer questions. It was the perfect place to catch up over delicious food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Charlene Duffy
Very refreshing food and great service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chelsea
We went for 1/2 price oysters and tried the premium and cocktail, both were delicious. Only recommendation is there could be more options for mignonettes (fresh horseradish) . I wanted an espresso martini which wasn't available however the crafty server was able to create one using Two Bear and it was delicious ! Also had some of the charcuterie options and they were wonderful . All in all great experience . Will be back :)
The Picnic Tapas and Wine is a great little restaurant in the heart of downtown Orillia. It is affiliated with "The Common Stove" which is a few blocks away, and the "Hog and Penny" which is just around the corner.
This restaurant is quite small, but quaint. There may be a small wait in order to get a seat, especially in the summertime.
It may seem confusing that I gave five stars for all of the amenities, but only gave four stars total. This is because the food is incredible, and the atmosphere is great, but the prices are quite Hefty for the quantity of food that you receive. I suggest not visiting on an empty stomach.
I tend to visit on Tuesday evenings , as this is a good opportunity to taste a couple of the tapas as they offer half price Tapas on Tuesdays.
There is a small gift shop area in the back of the restaurant, where you can purchase wines and a baked bread.
There is a paid parking lot around the corner, and metered parking on the street in front of the restaurant.
A great Hangout for girls night out, or a quaint date night with your favourite person.
Kid-friendliness: I don't really feel like this is a kid-friendly restaurant, it's more of a "date night/fancy bar" kind of atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Shel Fairservice
Love the experience of a quiet place to enjoy a romantic date with my husband
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Veronica Rondinone
A very nice tapas place in Orillia. They have a good selection of small bites to choose from. The service was fast and friendly. We had an enjoyable late afternoon meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delia Pickle
We always go here for Thursday night Tequila night. The food and experience is amazing. The house sangria is so delicious. Highly recommend this restaurant. We always take a loaf of sour dough to go.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Octopus with Green Sauce, Manchego, Carrot Salad
Fadi Bahodi
Lovely authentic food. Amazing portions and just such a unique flavour profile. Definitely going to come back, local treasure
Nice decor, ambiance, great Playlist, lighting on point, tableware unique and well thought out. Service pleasant, wine was good. 1/2 price oysters were properly cleaned and shucked, flavourful, a bit small in some cases. House bread and cheese were nice. Patatas Bravas was 12/10; amazing crisp on the exterior, fluffy well seasoned inside, bravas sauce amazing! Will recommend and return forsure.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Great place for a meal in downtown Orillia. If you want something different from the usual burgers and fries here's a place that competently delivers excellent variety. We had the croquetas and pork belly from the tapas, and mushroom sandwich and duck confit from the classics. The food is well prepared, delicious, and good portion size. Would have had a drink too if not for my long drive home. Super restaurant that can hold its own even if it were on W Queen West or Ossington in Toronto.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Outstanding! My wife and I were visiting Orillia for the weekend and we were recommended to try a downtown restaurant, which ended up being fully booked that evening. That was our good fortune! We called Picnic, which had also been recommended and they fit us in at the bar. Simon, one of the owners, greeted us, and really set the tone for the rest of the evening. He was personable, attentive and charming. Like all of the staff, he made you feel he was very happy you came to them for dinner.
The wine was excellent, every dish was fantastic, and we left already planning another visit.
10 out of 10. Highly recommended. You must go.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Foie Gras Toast
Unique with a nice atmosphere. Our server was informative and friendly adding to our pleasant experience. Thank you Veronica 😊
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A unique little obscure restaurant with a surprising menu and delicious, creative, quality food.
Fantastic!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lovely food & Staff were fantastic. Thanks guys for our little family reunion 🍁🇮🇪❤️🍼
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Robyn (Robin?) & Melanie were an absolute delight. They're knowledgeable, they're friendly, they are the perfect amount of attentive, and even if I hadn't loved the food (but I did), I'd still probably go back for the service. The food exceeded my expectations and the house Garnache was excellent too. Can't wait to attend the specialty nights & live music events, etc. Will definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Manchego, Lamb Croquetas
I had a lovely lunch here with my sister. The dishes are great for sharing, and I love how the staff are quick to answer questions. It was the perfect place to catch up over delicious food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very refreshing food and great service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We went for 1/2 price oysters and tried the premium and cocktail, both were delicious. Only recommendation is there could be more options for mignonettes (fresh horseradish) . I wanted an espresso martini which wasn't available however the crafty server was able to create one using Two Bear and it was delicious ! Also had some of the charcuterie options and they were wonderful . All in all great experience . Will be back :)
Restaurantji Recommends
The Picnic Tapas and Wine is a great little restaurant in the heart of downtown Orillia. It is affiliated with "The Common Stove" which is a few blocks away, and the "Hog and Penny" which is just around the corner.
This restaurant is quite small, but quaint. There may be a small wait in order to get a seat, especially in the summertime.
It may seem confusing that I gave five stars for all of the amenities, but only gave four stars total. This is because the food is incredible, and the atmosphere is great, but the prices are quite Hefty for the quantity of food that you receive. I suggest not visiting on an empty stomach.
I tend to visit on Tuesday evenings , as this is a good opportunity to taste a couple of the tapas as they offer half price Tapas on Tuesdays.
There is a small gift shop area in the back of the restaurant, where you can purchase wines and a baked bread.
There is a paid parking lot around the corner, and metered parking on the street in front of the restaurant.
A great Hangout for girls night out, or a quaint date night with your favourite person.
Kid-friendliness: I don't really feel like this is a kid-friendly restaurant, it's more of a "date night/fancy bar" kind of atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love the experience of a quiet place to enjoy a romantic date with my husband
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A very nice tapas place in Orillia. They have a good selection of small bites to choose from. The service was fast and friendly. We had an enjoyable late afternoon meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We always go here for Thursday night Tequila night. The food and experience is amazing. The house sangria is so delicious. Highly recommend this restaurant. We always take a loaf of sour dough to go.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Octopus with Green Sauce, Manchego, Carrot Salad
Lovely authentic food. Amazing portions and just such a unique flavour profile. Definitely going to come back, local treasure
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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