Founder's Lane, Elora

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Coming to Elora This Fall 2026.

Bardō is an Italian-inspired neighbourhood spot built around honest, ingredient-led cooking and an easy-going atmosphere. From hand-tossed pizzas and saucy meatballs to fresh salads, milkshakes and a banana split for two, it’s a greatest hits of feel-good favourites, made from scratch and with care.

TO START

  • HUMMUS (GF*, V)

    Pistachio, crispy chickpea, chili, mint, pita & veggies | 17.5

  • CRISPY BRUSSELS SPROUTS (GF)

    Bacon, umami sauce, chili, scallion, sesame, apple | 17

  • BURRATA (P)

    Shaved prosciutto, hot honey, toast | 26

  • FRITTO MISTO (DF)

    Fried calamari, bay scallop & shrimp, lemon, parsley, garlic aïoli | 22

  • BAKED FETA

    Olive, sundried tomato, chili, honey, toast | 17.5

  • SPICY MEATBALL (P)

    Pork & veal, spicy tomato sauce, parsley, olive oil, parm, toast | 18

  • BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP GF (GF)

    Brown butter, pepita | 11

  • TRUFFLE PARM FRIES (GF)

    Thyme, truffle aïoli, parm | 10.5

SALADS

  • QUINOA, CHICKPEA & BLACK BEAN SALAD (GF )

    Arugula, feta, lemon, jalapeño pesto, scallion, crispy quinoa | 18.5

  • HEIRLOOM BEET SALAD (GF)

    Arugula, radicchio, orange, goat cheese, pepita | 18.5

  • BARDŌ CAESAR SALAD (P)

    Romaine, pecorino, bacon, crouton | 18

  • CHOPPED SALAD (GF)

    Romaine, radicchio, bocconcini, shallot, artichoke, green olive, sundried tomato, pepperoncino | 18.5

  • RUSTIC ARUGULA SALAD (GF)

    Arugula, shaved parm, balsamic vinaigrette | 17

  • BARDŌ BOWL (GF*)

    Choice of trout, chicken, or falafel
    Romaine, radicchio, quinoa, green olive, sundried tomato, bocconcini, broccolini, garlic breadcrumb, potato chip | 31

  • SOUP & SALAD COMBO (GF*)

    Butternut squash soup, choice of salad | 19

  • ADD A LITTLE EXTRA...

    3pcs. Falafel with Herbed Tahini | 10 (GF, V)
    5oz. Grilled Chicken | 14 (GF, DF)
    5oz. Seared Trout | 14 (GF)

HANDHELDS

With choice of Butternut Squash Soup or Skinny Fries. Upgrade to Truffle Parm Fries, or any salad for 3.5

  • MORTADELLA SANDWICH (P)

    Mortadella, pistachio aïoli, lemon ricotta, hot pepper, arugula | 19

  • CALIFORNIA VEGGIE WRAP (V)

    Smashed avocado, carrot, marinated chickpea, cucumber, sundried tomato pesto, pickled red onion, artichoke | 18

  • TURKEY & BRIE SANDWICH

    Roast turkey breast, bacon, brie, arugula, garlic aïoli, peach chutney | 23

  • ROAST BEEF SANDWICH

    Top sirloin, provolone, crispy onion, grainy mustard aïoli | 22

  • CHEESEBURGER

    Aged cheddar, pickle, onion, iceberg lettuce, Bardō sauce | 21

  • UMAMI BURGER

    Parm crisp, umami sauce, roast mushroom, pickled onion, truffle aïoli | 23

EXPRESS LUNCH | 17

  • 1/2 PIZZA

    Margherita or pepperoni, with soup or mixed greens

  • VODKA RIGATONI

    Vodka sauce, garlic, pecorino, basil

TO START

  • BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP (GF)

    Brown butter, pepita | 11

  • SPICY GARLIC SHRIMP (GF*, P)

    Roast jumbo shrimp, 'nduja & lime butter, toast | 17.5

  • CRISPY MOZZA

    Marinara | 10

  • HUMMUS (GF*, V)

    Pistachio, crispy chickpea, chili, mint, pita & veggies | 17.5

  • CRISPY BRUSSELS SPROUTS (GF)

    Bacon, umami sauce, chili, scallion, sesame, apple | 17

  • BURRATA (P)

    Shaved prosciutto, hot honey, toast | 26

  • FRITTO MISTO (DF)

    Fried calamari, bay scallop & shrimp, lemon, parsley, garlic aïoli | 22

  • BAKED FETA

    Olive, sundried tomato, chili, honey, toast | 17.5

  • SPICY MEATBALL (P)

    Pork & veal, spicy tomato sauce, parsley, olive oil, parm, toast | 18

SALADS

  • QUINOA, CHICKPEA & BLACK BEAN SALAD (GF )

    Arugula, feta, lemon, jalapeño pesto, scallion, crispy quinoa | 18.5

  • HEIRLOOM BEET SALAD (GF )

    Arugula, radicchio, orange, goat cheese, pepita | 18.5

  • BARDŌ CAESAR SALAD (P)

    Romaine, pecorino, bacon, crouton | 18

  • CHOPPED SALAD (GF)

    Romaine, radicchio, bocconcini, shallot, artichoke, green olive, sundried tomato, pepperoncino | 18.5

  • RUSTIC ARUGULA SALAD (GF)

    Arugula, shaved parm, balsamic vinaigrette | 17

  • BARDŌ BOWL (GF*)

    Choice of trout, chicken, or falafel
    Romaine, radicchio, quinoa, green olive, sundried tomato, bocconcini, broccolini, garlic breadcrumb, potato chip | 31

  • ADD A LITTLE EXTRA...

    3pcs. Falafel with Herbed Tahini | 10 (GF, V)
    5oz. Grilled Chicken | 14 (GF, DF)
    5oz. Seared Trout | 14 (GF)

Mains

  • BURRATA BUCATINI

    Pistachio pesto, burratini, parm, lemon | 30

  • BAKED RIGATONI

    Vodka sauce, pecorino, mozza, garlic, fresh basil | 26

  • SHRIMP CASARECCE

    Jumbo shrimp, garlic & butter sauce, chili, lemon | 32

  • CHICKEN PARM

    Crispy chicken, spicy tomato sauce, mozza, buttered campanelle | 31

  • BRAISED SHORT RIB (GF)

    Au jus, grilled broccolini & garlic breadcrumb, skinny fries | 35

BURGERS

With choice of Butternut Squash Soup or Skinny Fries. Upgrade to Truffle Parm Fries or any salad | 3.5

  • CHEESEBURGER

    Aged cheddar, pickle, onion, iceberg lettuce, Bardō sauce | 21

  • UMAMI BURGER

    Parm crisp, umami sauce, roast mushroom, pickled onion, truffle aïoli | 23

Stone Baked Pizza

PERSONAL 11″ / SHAREABLE 18″

Our house-made dough is crafted with premium “00” flour from Quebec’s Soulanges Flour Mill.

  • MVPIZZA (ask Server for pricing)

    Seasonal inspiration, $1 from each purchase goes to our monthly MVP employees

  • MARGHERITA

    Red sauce, mozza, fresh basil, garlic, olive oil | 20 / 37

  • BEE STING (P)

    Red sauce, mozza, spicy salami, hot honey, lemon ricotta, basil | 22 / 39

  • APPLE & BACON (P)

    White sauce, mozza, apple, bacon, smoked cheddar, caramelized onion, crispy sage | 22 / 39

  • CLASSIC PEPPERONI (P)

    Red sauce, mozza, double pepperoni, basil | 21 / 39

  • MEAT MOUNTAIN (P)

    Red sauce, mozza, pepperoni, bacon, fennel sausage, banana pepper, basil | 23 / 40

  • POTATO BIANCA

    White sauce, mozza, potato, garlic, rosemary, potato crisp | 21 / 39

  • GREEN MACHINE (V)

    Basil pesto, mushroom, garlic, herbed tahini | 21 / 39

  • ALLA VODKA

    Vodka sauce, mozza, garlic, fresh basil, pecorino | 21 / 39

  • CHEESE LOUISE

    White sauce, mozza, goat cheese, parm, true honey, chili flake, parsley | 23 / 40

A snapshot of our seasonal, local sips are below – discover our full menu in-house!

COCKTAILS (2 OZ)

  • SANGRIA

    House Red or White, aperitivo, citrus, honey, seasonal fruit | 13 / 37

  • PUTTIN’ ON THE SPRITZ

    Prosecco, Lillet Blanc, blackberry, rosemary, lemon, soda | 17

  • MULE AS A CUCUMBER

    Ketel One Vodka, lemongrass, cucumber, lime, agave, ginger beer | 15

  • NEED I SAY MOJITO?

    Havana Club 3-yr Rum, cardamom, orange, lime, basil, soda | 16

  • G & TEA SOUR

    Tanqueray gin, orange curaçao, earl grey, lemon, egg white | 16

  • NIGHT CAP

    El Dorado 5-yr Rum, Amaro Averna, Licor 43, espresso | 17

  • MARGARITA PICANTE

    El Tequileño Blanco tequila, jalapeño, agave, lime | 15

  • FLIGHT RISK

    Aperol, Amaro Nonino, mezcal, lemon | 16

  • FLOWER POWER

    Cynar, St-Germain elderflower liqueur, Tanqueray gin, grapefruit, hibiscus & ginger | 17

  • GOLD & DELICIOUS

    Crown Royal Northern Harvest Rye, Calvados, spiced apple, bitters | 16

LOW ALC & SPIRITLESS

  • COCKTAILS

  • BELLA SPRITZ

    Bella Aperitif, Oddbird Sparkling Wine, soda, orange (0.3%) | 15

  • LOW-KEY SANGRIA

    Oddbird Organic Red Wine, orange, honey, soda (0.3%) | 14

  • NO-GARITA

    HP Avave Spirit Free, hibiscus, ginger, lime, agave, hibiscus salt 0.3% | 14

  • WINE

  • ODDBIRD BLANC DE BLANCS

    (0.5%, 200ml) | 15

  • ODDBIRD ORGANIC RED WINE

    (0.5%, 5oz) | 13.5

  • BEER

  • PERONI 0%

    (0%, 330mL) | 8

  • GUINNESS

    (0%, 500 mL) | 9.5

  • CORONA CERO

    (0%, 330mL) | 8

  • BELLWOODS STAY CLASSY IPA

    (0.5%, 473mL) | 10

  • BELLWOODS JELLY KING SOUR

    (0.5%, 473mL) | 10.5

Beer & Cider

Offering a selection of local beers and ciders by draught and can

  • BEER

  • CORONA

    330mL | 8

  • MODELO ESPECIAL

    355mL | 8

  • STELLA ARTOIS

    355mL | 9

  • FAIRWEATHER

    Donna Pilsner | 11

  • GOODLOT

    Yonder West Coast IPA | 11
    Big Head Amber | 11

  • GUINNESS STOUT

    500mL | 11

  • CIDER

  • CARLISLE CIDER

    Chapel on Twelve | 11

  • WEST AVENUE

    Heritage Dry | 13.5
    Cherriosity | 13.5

  • SEASONAL FEATURE CIDER

    Please ask your server

SOFT DRINKS

  • HOUSE LEMONADE | 6

    Original, Strawberry, or Pomegranate

  • HOUSE ICED TEA | 6
  • GINGER BEER | 4.75
  • DAD’S ROOT BEER | 4.75
  • AĒRAS SPARKLING WATER

    (750 mL) | 9

COFFEE & TEA

  • ESPRESSO | 4
  • AMERICANO | 4.25

    Available iced

  • LATTE | 6

    Available iced

  • CAPPUCCINO | 5.25
  • MOCHA | 6.5
  • HOT CHOCOLATE | 6
  • TEA LATTE | 6
  • TEAS | 4.25

    English Breakfast, Earl Grey, Chai, Green, Mint, Ginger

Milkshakes

  • Classic Milkshakes

    20oz, Hewitt’s ice cream, whipped cream 12.5

    VANILLA, STRAWBERRY, DOUBLE CHOCOLATE, SALTED CARAMEL

Desserts

  • REALLY REALLY FUDGY BROWNIE (GF)

    Salted caramel, toffee, Hewitt’s vanilla ice cream | 12.5

  • BARDŌ BANANA SPLIT

    Serves two.
    Hewitt’s vanilla ice cream, bananas Foster, roasted peanut, fried bread pudding, salted caramel, whipped cream | 16

  • CLASSIC CHEESECAKE

    Vanilla cheesecake, graham crumb, feature topping | 13

  • PIE Á LA MODE

    Seasonal selection, Hewitt’s vanilla ice cream | 11.5

place an order for pick up or delivery

HOURS OF OPERATION

MONDAY – THURSDAY:
11am – 8:30pm

FRIDAY & SATURDAY:
11am – 10pm

SUNDAY:
9am – 8:30pm

CONTACT US

ADDRESS

18 Founders Lane, 

Elora, ON

CALL US

519-846-8484

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