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Appetizers

Start your blessing

Chef's Daily Soup

$10

Ask your server for today's selection

French Onion Soup

$12

Classic French onion soup

House Focaccia

$12

Fresh Baked Rosemary & Flaked Salt Focaccia, served with sauce romesco, evoo & balsamic, chimichurri

🌱

Chilled Gambas Al Ajillo

$21

Sautéed red Argentinian prawns & guindilla peppers in a spicy tomato sauce served chilled

GF

Chicken Empanadas

$12

Smoked chicken, caramelized peppers & onions, tomato passata, jalapeño havarti, chimichurri & sauce romesco

Corn & Cheese Empanada

$12

Seasoned potatoes, caramelized peppers & onions, roasted corn, jalapeño havarti

🌱

Bison Tartare

🏆Signature
$28

Ontario bison flank steak, roasted bone marrow, egg yolk, traditional aioli & caper tartare sauce, house focaccia

Gibralter Meatballs

Guest Favorite
$19

Chorizo sausage stuffed medjool dates, wrapped in pancetta, amatriciana sauce, focaccia

Baked Brie

$21

Caramelized pear, amber honey, toasted walnuts, fresh fruit & berries, house focaccia

🌱

Herbed Potato Wedges

$12

Crispy herbed potato wedges

🌿GF

Charcuterie Board

👥Perfect for Sharing
$36

Locally sourced cured meats and artisanal cheeses, mustards, pickled vegetables, garnishes, house Focaccia: two cheeses, three cured meats

Marinated Figs & Prosciutto

$22

House marinated Figs, prosciutto and herbed feta spread served on top of Focaccia crostini (4 pcs)

Flatbreads

Wood-fired perfection

Avocado Bruschetta Flat Bread

$24

Basil pesto, heirloom cherry tomatoes, fior di latte & Asiago, baby arugula, avocado

🌱

Smoked Salmon Flat Bread

$24

Whipped garlic & herb cream cheese, shaved red onion, capers, baby arugula

Mussels

Served with house focaccia

Moules Marinière

$24

White wine, shallots, butter, garlic, celery

Moules En Salsa Picanta

$24

Spicy tomato broth, red wine, parsley, garlic & capers

🌶️

Salads

Fresh from the garden

Chef's Salad

$12

Local greens, vegetable ribbons, fresh berries, blackberry vinaigrette

🌱

Classic Caesar

$19

Romaine, house made croutons, crispy capers, shaved Asiago & classic Caesar dressing

🌱

Brussels Salad

👨‍🍳Chef's Pick
$19

Honey roasted brussels sprouts, baked butternut squash, dried cranberries, blonde frisée, Asiago cheese, Lindemans Kriek cherry vinaigrette

🌱

Burrata

🏆Signature
$24

Baby arugula, heirloom tomatoes, Ontario Burrata Cheese, pomegranate & balsamic glaze, fresh basil, house focaccia

🌱

Cobb In Disguise

$26

House smoked chicken, romaine, hard boiled egg, avocado, smoked bacon, toasted walnuts, heirloom cherry tomatoes, gorgonzola, creamy dressing

Burgers & Sandwiches

Served with soup, market salad or potato wedges

Smoked Club

$24

House smoked chicken, bacon, vine ripe tomato, lettuce, garlic aioli

The 8oz Blessing Burger

Guest Favorite
$24

Roasted garlic aioli, iceberg lettuce, tomato, red onion & pickles. Made from 100% ground Canadian chuck and brisket. Served Medium or Well Done

Lamb Burger

$27

7oz Spiced ground lamb, caramelized onions, tomato, arugula, pickles, garlic aioli

Vegetarian Burger

$24

Pan seared halloumi cheese, fresh sliced avocado, basil aioli, roasted red peppers & onions, pea tendrils on our fresh butter bun

🌱

Pasta e Riso

Italian traditions, Toronto style

Rigatoni Alla Zozzona

$24

Spicy Italian Sausage, guanciale, tomato passata, Asiago romano, rigatoni pasta, spicy tomato Amatriciana

Baked Gnocchi

$24

Potato dumplings, heirloom cherry tomatoes, basil pesto, baked with fior di latte & Asiago

🌱

Smoked Chicken Bucatini

$25

Bucatini pasta, smoked chicken, bacon, heirloom cherry tomatoes, Asiago cheese, caramelized peppers and onions, garlic & white wine cream sauce

Lobster Ravioli

🏆Signature
$36

Squid Ink striped ravioli, Nova Scotia lobster, leek & ricotta stuffing, sweet vermouth & sundried tomato cream sauce

Seafood Paella

🏆Signature
$62

Wild caught red prawns, East Coast mussels & scallops, chorizo sausage, peppers, red onion, chili peppers, sofrito Bomba rice served in traditional paella pan

Pizza

San Marzano goodness

Margherita

$20

San Marzano sauce, fior di latte, fresh basil leaves

🌱

Pepperoni

$22

San Marzano sauce, pepperoni cups, caramelized peppers & onions, ricotta & fior di latte, chili infused amber honey

Funghi

$23

Bianco sauce, wild and cultivated mushrooms, asiago, fior di latte, evoo

🌱

Pollo Affumicato

$24

Bianco sauce, smoked chicken, guanciale, fior di latte, bruschetta

Criminale

Guest Favorite
$27

San Marzano sauce, italian sausage, smoked bacon, prosciutto di parma, fior di latte, chili infused amber honey

Mains

The heart of the menu

Vegan Cassoulet

$26

Roasted tomato cannellini bean cassoulet, cauliflower steak, crispy artichoke hearts, herbed pangrattato tostato

🌿

Potato Gratin

$23

Baked Potato Gratin topped with fresh arugula served with a side Caesar salad

🌱

Beef Bourguignon

🏆Signature
$28

AAA Canadian beef slow cooked in a rich red wine sauce, cipollini onions, wild mushrooms, heirloom carrots & over Bomba rice

Atlantic Salmon

$33

Amber honey & praline crusted salmon, sundried tomato risotto, butter poached broccolini

GF

Baby Back Pork Ribs

$29

Half rack of our Pincho spanish style dry rubbed ribs, lacquered with a sweet sherry spiked glaze, roast potatoes & french beans

Lamb Pastilla

🏆Signature
$36

La Trappe braised lamb leg wrapped in a crisp phyllo pastry with feta cheese and toasted almonds, Emmental & Asiago Gratin, honey glazed heirloom carrots, lamb jus

Duck Confit

🏆Signature
$34

King Cole confit duck leg, Emmental & Asiago potato gratin, honey glazed french beans, blackberry demi glace

The Striploin

$38

10oz AAA Canadian New York striploin, garlic & rosemary potato wedges, green peppercorn bordolaise

Desserts

Sweet endings

Carrot Cheese Cake

$12

Greek yogurt cheese cake, stuffed with moist carrot cake, salted caramel, toasted walnuts

Chocolate Mousse Tart

Guest Favorite
$14

Dark Chocolate cookie crust, rich milk chocolate mousse, torched meringue, chocolate shards

Pistachio Tartufo

$14

Pistachio & almond gelato, strawberry chantilly, dark chocolate

Petite Fours

$14

Chef's daily selection of mini desserts & pastries

Coffee

$3.50

Freshly brewed coffee

Espresso

$2.75

Single shot espresso

Americano

$4

Espresso with hot water

Cappuccino

$4.50

Espresso with steamed milk foam

Macchiato

$4.50

Espresso with a dash of foam

Hot Chocolate

$5

Rich hot chocolate

Drinks Menu

Blessed Cocktails

All 2oz servings

Old Fashioned

$17

Rye, Bitters, Sugar, Orange

Negroni

$18

Gin, Campari, Sweet Vermouth, Orange

Martini Vodka/Gin

$16

Vodka, Dry Vermouth, Olives

Margarita

$16

Tequila, Triple Sec, Simple Syrup, Lime Juice, Lime Wedge

Espresso Martini

Guest Favorite
$17

Vodka, Coffee Liqueur, Espresso

Manhattan

$17

Whiskey, Sweet Vermouth, Angostura Bitters

Aperol Spritz

$17

Aperol, Prosecco, Soda, Orange Slice

Hugo Spritz

$18

St. Germain, Prosecco, Soda

Whiskey Sour

$15

Whiskey, Sour Mix

Penicillin

$16

Scotch, Lemon Juice, Honey-Ginger Syrup

Boulevardier

$17

Whiskey, Sweet Vermouth, Campari

French 75

$17

Gin, Sparkling, Lemon Juice

Amaretto Sour

$16

Amaretto, Bourbon, Sour Mix

Wine

Curated selection

Prosecco

$60/btl

Antica Vigna, Italy - Light, crisp, and full of delicate pear and citrus

Rosé

$10/$43

Bodegas Yuntero, Spain - Fresh strawberries, a hint of citrus, and a dry finish

Sauvignon Blanc

$10/$43

Punti Ferrer, Chile - Zesty and refreshing with bright citrus and a snap of green apple

Pinot Grigio

$12/$50

Botter, Italy - Light, dry, and effortlessly crisp—lemon, white peach and apple

Chardonnay

$14/$55

Tenuta Santome, Italy - Unoaked and elegant, with notes of golden apple and a touch of almond

Riesling OD

$16/$66

Plan B!, Australia - Vibrant, juicy, and just off-dry with citrus blossom and a zing of lime

Chianti

$10/$43

Vecchia Cantina, Tuscany - Bright cherry, earthy spice, and a smooth finish

Shiraz

$12/$50

Idyll, Australia - Bold and juicy with blackberry, spice, and a soft smoky edge

Malbec

$14/$55

Vina Amalia, Argentina - Rich, ripe, and velvety with plum, cocoa, and a hint of violet

Cabernet Sauvignon

$15/$62

Chateau Mus, France - Dark fruit, herbal notes, and a touch of rustic charm

Beer Bottles

Premium bottled selections

Orval Trappist Ale

🏆Signature
$14

6.9% 330ml - Combine bitterness and fruitiness with a delicious tartness. This ale is the only beer the Abbey produces

Rochefort 6

$14

6% 330ml - Reddish-brown color with amber-gold highlights; soft body leads to earthy flavors and an herbal character

Rochefort 8

$14

9.2% 330ml - Deep brown color, vigorous and complex, with a firm body. Notes of fresh fruit, spice, leather, and figs

Rochefort 10

🏆Signature
$14

11.33% 330ml - Dark brown, strength balanced by complexity. Bouquet of port wine, leather, apricots, oak, spices

Rochefort Extra Triple

$14

8.1% 330ml - Mellow, golden blond colour, rounded taste, notes of citrus and a spicy fragrance

Westmalle Dubbel

$14

7% 330ml - Dark, reddish-brown Trappist beer with rich and complex flavor, herby and fruity fresh-bitter finish

Westmalle Triple

$14

9.5% 330ml - "The Mother of all Triples" clear, golden yellow Trappist beer with fruity aroma and nuanced hop scent

Chimay White

$14

8% 330ml - Typical golden colour, slightly hazy, fine head with aroma of fresh hops and yeast

Chimay Blue

Guest Favorite
$14

9% 330ml - Fragrance of fresh yeast with a light, flowery rosy touch

Chimay Gold

$14

4.5% 330ml - Brewed in the heart of Scourmont Abbey, refreshing aromas of hops and spice

Duvel

$14

8.5% 330ml - Strong golden ale. Well-hopped, fruity and exceptionally aromatic

Mongozo Premium Pilsner

$13

5% 330ml - First lager brewed using only organic barley malt, organic hops and Fairtrade certified organic rice

Gulden Draak

$14

12% 330ml - Amber colour, stronger than most White beers, stimulating taste with refreshing final impression

St. Bernardus Abt 12

🏆Signature
$14

10.5% 330ml - Absolute top quality, dark ivory coloured beer with high fermentation, soft and genuine

Delirium Tremens

$13

8.5% 330ml - Triple fermented, bright golden ale with fruity bouquet, sweet palate and warming alcohol

Tynt Meadow Trappist Ale

$15

7.4% 330ml - Mahogany-coloured ale hints at dark chocolate and anise. Full-bodied with rich fruit flavour

Oude Kriek Jart-Elle

$26

6% 375ml - Traditional unfiltered blend of spontaneous fermented lambic aged in oak barrels with fresh cherries

Schneider Weisse Mein Aventinus

$13

8.2% 500ml - Bavaria's oldest wheat Doppelbock, dark ruby with dark fruit and sweet malty notes

Leffe Blonde

$14

6.5% 330ml - Golden colour, spicy aroma with delicate malt sweetness, full-bodied and well-balanced abbey beer

Costello

$9

4.8% 330ml - Bottom fermented premium beer with pleasant balanced taste and slight hop flavour

Corona

$9

4.6% 330ml

Stella

$9

5% 330ml

Heineken

$9

5% 330ml

Tsingtao China

$10

4.5% 330ml

Modelo

$10

4.5% 330ml

Draught Beers

Fresh from the tap

Averbode Blonde

$11.50

7.5% 330ml - Full-bodied, sweet malt with pleasant hop character, fresh, rich & bitter aftertaste

Delirium Tremens

$11.50

8.5% 250ml - Triple fermented, bright golden ale with fruity bouquet, sweet palate & warming alcohol

La Chouffe

$11.50

8% 330ml - Unfiltered blond beer, refermented in bottle and keg, pleasantly fruity, spiced with coriander

Palm

$11.50

5.4% 500ml - Ale in style, amber in colour, well-balanced & approachable, full flavoured with clean finish

Filou

$11.50

8.5% 330ml - Strong blonde, top-fermented beer with subtle spicy aromas and nuanced sweet flavour

Guinness

$11.50

4.2% 500ml - Loaded with aromas of coffee, toasted malt & hops, creamy texture, delicate bitterness

Innis Gunn Original

$11.50

6.1% 500ml - Smooth, hints of vanilla, oak and warm whiskey spice

Veltins

$11.50

4.8% 500ml - High Pilsener quality, refreshing character with finest ingredients

Pilsner Urquell

$11.50

4.5% 500ml - Delicious malt background with distinctive Saaz hop aroma, easily drinkable

Radeberger

$11.50

4.2% 500ml - Light golden with creamy mousse, roasted grain, malty, floral aromas

Gaffel

$11.50

4.8% 375ml - From Cologne, warm fermented then lagered, straw-coloured with fresh citrus finish

Paulaner Weisse

$11.50

5.5% 500ml - Dry & light to medium bodied, aromas of sweet fruit, cloves & wheat, crisp & smooth

Paulaner Dunkel Weisse

$11.50

5.3% 500ml - Muscular beer, unfiltered, strong and nutty, smooth and soft taste

Weinstephaner Dunkel

$11.50

5.4% 500ml - Medium-dark wheat beer that is supple, malty & mellow

Weinstephaner Weisse

$11.50

5.4% 500ml - Cloudy wheat beer with smooth malt, rich yeast flavours, spicy with fruity banana

Erdinger Weisse

$12

5.2% 500ml - Beautiful golden straw colour & champagne-like effervescence

Erdinger Dunkel

$12

5.6% 500ml - Fine hops & roasted malt, dark colour but light & refreshing taste

Vedette

$11.50

4.7% 355ml - Refreshing, crisp taste with orange & lemon-like zest, mildly bitter with dry finish

König Weisse

$11.50

5.5% 500ml - Original 700 year old recipe, golden, naturally cloudy wheat beer with banana aromas

Hofbrau München

$11.50

5.1% 500ml - Pale gold lager, refreshingly light with slightly bitter twist, centuries of Munich tradition

Peroni

$11.50

4.7% 500ml - Clear, bright golden colour with creamy, malty aromas and light bitterness

Hacker Lager

$11.50

5.3% 500ml - World famous for deep golden colour & light hop finish, true Munich lager

Lug Tread

$11.50

5.2% 500ml - Pilsner malt and grassy herbal hops with light apple, clean and dry finish

Hofbrau Dunkel

$11.50

5.5% 500ml - Brilliant ruby hues from Munich malts, creates a fuller-bodied beer

Warsteiner Dunkel

$11.50

5% 500ml - German dark lager, smooth rich taste with slightly sweet aftertaste

Duchesse

$11.50

6.2% 250ml - Flanders red ale, fruity, sour character & fresh aftertaste from oak casks

Rodenbach Grand Cru

$11.50

6% 250ml - Flemish red ale, two-thirds matured in oak casks with unique fruity and sour character

Rodenbach Red Triple

$11.50

8.2% 250ml - 200th anniversary beer, blending young Tripel with 2-year-old wood-aged foeder beer

Lindemans Kriek

Guest Favorite
$11.50

3.5% 300ml - Made from oak-aged lambic & pure cherry juice, fruity with sour cherries

Delirium Red

$11.50

8.5% 250ml - Dark-red cherry beer, light pink head, almond & sour cherries, tangy & fruity

Fruli Strawberry

$11.50

4.1% 330ml - Unique blend of Belgian White Beer & pure strawberries

Frulirium

$10

4.5% 250ml - 50% Fruli Strawberry Wheat beer and 50% Delirium Tremens

Kasteel Rubus

$11.50

7% 300ml - Full bodied with delicate sparkling pink head, fresh ripe raspberries with malty undertone

Schofferhoffer Radler

$11.50

2.5% 500ml - Hazy pale orange with pink grapefruit, orange zest & biscuit, delightfully refreshing

Liefmans Fruitesse

$10

4.2% 400ml - 18 months on cherries, blended with strawberry, raspberry, cherry, blueberry & juniper

La Trappe Blonde

$11.50

6.5% 250ml - Golden ale with rich, fruity, fresh aroma, light malty and sweet taste

La Trappe Triple

$11.50

8% 250ml - Slightly malty & estery, crisp & spicy character with coriander, spices & herbs

La Trappe Quadrupel

🏆Signature
$11.50

10% 250ml - La Trappe's heaviest beer, stunning amber colour, warm intense flavour

Chimay White

$11.50

8% 250ml - Sweet toffee maltiness undercut with hop bitterness, banana, lemon zest

Chimay Blue

Guest Favorite
$11.50

9% 250ml - Dark tawny brown, aromas of cloves, chocolate and caramel, gingerbread qualities

Beau's Juiced AF

$10

5.7% 500ml - Locally brewed IPA, hazy gold with floral, citrus, grapefruit, peach and tropical fruit

Paranoia

$11.50

5.6% 400ml - Hazy pale blonde, Belgian yeast, citrus, orange peel, incredibly zesty

Innis & Gunn Mangoes on the Run

$11.50

5.6% 500ml - Fruitiest beer, aromas of fruity hops, mango, peach and light toast

Ayinger Celebrator

🏆Signature
$11.50

6.7% 330ml - World class doppelbock with rich malt, dark fruits, caramel and smooth full-bodied finish

Dry Cider/Sweet Cider

$11.50

Rotating Tap

Non-Alcoholic

Skip the buzz, not the flavor

Clausthaler Original

$9

0.3% 330ml - Award winning, crisp with lightly sweet bread notes

Clausthaler IPA Dry Hopped

$9

0.3% 330ml - Cascade Hops, crisp full bodied brew with hoppy character, deep golden, unfiltered

Paulaner Weissbier N/A

$9

0.0% 500ml - Soft, sparkling, medium bodied, fruity banana notes and hints of biscuit

Non-Alcoholic Margarita

$9

0.5% 355ml - Full-bodied and silky, with zesty lime, a pinch of salt and a hint of spice

Non-Alcoholic Gin & Tonic

$9

0.5% 355ml - Delicate, fruity and slightly bitter, dominated by tonic water and juniper berries

Non-Alcoholic Mojito

$9

0.5% 355ml

Special Menus

Platters & Boards

Perfect for sharing - 72 hours notice required

Bruschetta

$200

House focaccia topped with classic bruschetta mix, Fior di latte & Grana Padano, fresh basil, balsamic reduction

🌱

Mini Beef Empanadas (25 pcs)

$200

Spiced beef & vegetables, caramelized peppers & onions, tomato passata, served with chimichurri

Classic Caesar

$100

Romaine, house made croutons, crispy capers, shaved Asiago & classic caesar dressing

🌱

Mediterranean Pasta Salad

$125

Fusilli pasta, kalamata olives, heirloom grape tomatoes, feta cheese, roasted red peppers, sundried tomato pesto

Marinated Vegetable Skewers (40 skewers)

$180

Chimichurri marinated vegetables, zucchini, bell peppers, eggplant, & cherry tomatoes

🌿

Banquet Burger Spring Rolls (40 pcs)

$200

House made spring rolls stuffed with chuck/brisket blend, smoked bacon, and jalapeño havarti

Blackened Shrimp Skewers (25 pcs)

$225

Wild caught red Argentinian prawns with house blackened spice, spicy aioli

Rustic Sausage Board (100 pcs)

$220

Chorizo, Hot Italian, & Bratwurst, pickled vegetables, mustards, caramelized onions & peppers, mini butter hoagie rolls

Charcuterie Board

🏆Signature
$250

Locally sourced cured meats and artisanal cheeses, mustards, pickled vegetables, garnishes, house Focaccia

Crudité

$150

Freshly cut carrot & celery sticks, cauliflower, bell peppers, heirloom grape tomatoes, house made hummus & asiago artichoke dip

🌱

Frutti Di Mare Board

🏆Signature
$265

Smoked Atlantic salmon, marinated chilled mussels & clams, chilled red prawns, bee pollen cream cheese & sundried tomato pesto, house focaccia

Stuffed Yorkshire Puddings (30 pcs)

$220

Shaved roast beef, rich gravy, horseradish aioli in a fluffy yorkshire pudding

Buffalo Chicken Trumpet Quesadillas (50 pcs)

$220

Individual 3 bite chicken quesadillas, monterey jack cheese and crispy flour tortilla

Mini Quiche (72 pcs)

$150

Individual mini quiche Florentine (French style with spinach)

🌱

Truffled Mac & Cheese Fritters (75 pcs)

$200

Truffled Mac & Cheese in a savoury crispy coating, served with truffled Aioli

🌱

Pizza Platters

$150

Assorted pizzas: Pepperoni, Funghi (V), Giardino (V) - San Marzano sauce, pepperoni cups, ricotta & fior di latte

Spanakopita Mini (60 pcs)

$180

Flaky phyllo pastry, spinach & feta cheese, served with Tzatziki

🌱

Smoked Salmon (30 pcs)

$225

Toasted mini bagels topped with bee pollen cream cheese, Atlantic smoked salmon, shaved red onion and crispy capers

Chicken Wing Platter (50 pcs)

$180

House smoked baked chicken wings, our Blessing dry rub, buffalo & honey garlic sauce

Dessert Platter

$175

Chef's selection of Petit Fours including pastries, cakes, and squares

Blessing of the New Year

Prix Fixe Menu

Welcome Amuse Bouche

Included

Welcome amuse bouche from the Chef

Burrata (Appetizer)

Choose One

Vine ripe tomatoes, fior di latte cheese, fresh basil, olive oil, balsamic drizzle

Rabbit & Pistachio Terrine (Appetizer)

Choose One

Bacon wrapped rabbit terrine, house focaccia, blood orange marmalade, micro salad

Filet Mignon (Main)

Choose One

AAA Alberta beef tenderloin, roasted sun chokes, french beans, veal bone pangrattato, bordolaise

Monkfish & Scallops (Main)

Choose One

Smoked bacon wrapped monkfish, saffron risotto, Nova Scotia bay scallops, broccolini, chimichurri

Chicken Supreme (Main)

Choose One

Herb roasted potatoes, honey glazed heirloom carrots, rosemary pan jus

Dubai Chocolate Mousse (Dessert)

Choose One

Dark chocolate crust, creamy milk chocolate mousse, pistachio cream, vanilla chantilly

Strawberry Tartare (Dessert)

Choose One

Macerated Strawberries, mini pavlova, lemon curd

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