Copper Kettle - Pakenham

Excellent eating, atmosphere and super friendly owners. experience was without urgency to leave as soon as the meal was finished. would recommend to everyone to relax and enjoy a cozy meal with beautifully prepared meals.

This is a place to go if they want great food and an even better warm and welcoming experience. we have been regular for years and both wlado and ivana are simply great and interesting people. are always looking forward to our next visit!

This is one of the hidden gems of Ottawa valley. The owners were very friendly, the place has nice quiet atmosphere. And the food was amazing. The schnitzel was the best I had in a long time. We will definitely come again. As an advice, if you are planning to go, call ahead. This is a small family-owned place, not a busy franchise.

This is a lovely, quirky little Czech restaurant run more as a hobby than a business. Reservations are required: if they don 't know they have someone coming, they likely won 't be open. Note that they accept cash only, so leave your prestige rewards program credit card at home. It 's run with a very personal touch, which may be disconcerting to folks used to the more professional style of big city fine restaurants. The beverage list is relatively short, but I 'm a fan of Czech beer (among others) and so didn 't suffer for it. There are a few wines, but the whole list fits on a small sheet. Hobby, in this case, does not mean that anything is amateurish about the food, though. Appetizers, mains, and desserts were excellent, with fresh and good-quality ingredients prepared with skill and presented with understated elegance. The soup of the day with wild mushrooms and potatoes seemed to involve fungi that came from a local field or forest. Smoked salmon was tasty and accompanied with all the right bits. The meat for the mains was well-trimmed and flavorful. Sides were varied and nicely cooked. The tiramisu was delectable, with echoes of palacinka-based desserts I 've had at other Eastern European restaurants.Prices are not cheap, but when all was said and done, I think we did quite well. We didn 't leave hungry by any means. We 'll be back!

Excellent food from a limited menu allowing for special attention to the items available. Peaceful dining with the right amount of attention provided. A very enjoyable evening all round!