Stratford Festival Reviews » Sophisto Bistro $$$

Food fit for a King Lear

Keith — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 04:32:16 +0000

The classiest place in Stratford, hands down, but not snobby, thanks to the quietly elegant charm of owner James Morris. You can dine in the original River Room and delight in the full menu, or do like many smart Stratford types (including artistic director Des McAnuff) and step back into the Sophisto Bistro, where for $55 you can have a divinely smoky plate of local charcuterie, followed by a zesty chili-rubbed quail and end with an inventive and beautifully presented plate of Canadian cheeses. Either way, you win.

The Record

Keith — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 20:31:33 +0000

Locally sourced ingredients mixed with culinary expertise add up to a great dining experience.

Ontario Wine Review

Keith — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 20:24:01 +0000

A great review with lots of photos. This sounds amazing! "Neil Baxter sent out an extra little bit of excitement taken from the main [Rundle's] restaurant menu: 'A tartare of lightly smoked salmon garnished with Florence fennel and sour apple, and salmon roe', plus a plate of 'Shrimp, Dungeness Crab and Cucumber Roll with orange and ginger essence, and tobika (flying fish roe) coloured with wasabi. Both dishes were stunning in their presentation and delicious.

Restaurantica

Keith — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 02:54:06 +0000

4 Stars - Only two reviews but this comment is noteworthy as their wine list isn't available online, or at least I couldn't find it. "The bistro wines are affordable and was surprisingly nice to drink back (it's not just plonk)"

The Toronto Star

Keith — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 02:50:25 +0000

It's a prix fixe and here's what theatre critic Richard Ouzounian wrote: "Three light yet scrumptious courses for $49.95 with some excellent but affordable wine.... The assorted charcuterie is a fine starter, all the main courses are wonderful and the artisanal cheese plate is top of the line."

Guelph Mercury

Keith — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 03:00:12 +0000

Drew Edwards has a well written, "4 fork" review you should read. Here's a taste:

"Dessert offered the night's only true "wow" moment, however. A wine gelatin with apple sorbet and fresh fruit was a punchy, pleasant marvel, an array of tartness and textures with just the right mix of sweet. There was a spoon duel for the last vestiges.

The evening's capper was a cheese plate featuring mostly local cheese with a Quebec offering or two. Served with our third helping of the restaurant's outstanding sourdough bread and wickedly salted butter, it was a savoury exclamation point to end things.

Pannifer’s

Keith — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 03:06:56 +0000

This blog review includes photos of the food! “My veal cheeks were rich and meltingly soft. I had a taste of Alan's quail and tried to hijack his plate. He wouldn't let me. Fiona's hanger steak was served with a mushroom and black bean salsa and guacamole. I never would have thought to put steak and guacamole together, but the combination works."

Sophisto Bistro

Keith — Wed, 27 May 2009 18:33:33 +0000