Sophisto-Bistro

What a wonderful addition to my favourite restaurant, Rundles. Their bistro in the back room is utterly fantastic, with wonderful cuisine, service, and ambience.

Like Rundles, I liked my dinner experience here, very much.

Service is smart, casual, friendly, yet, professional when it needs to be.

My menu items were all unusual and fun, especially, their spicy octopus salad.

The bistro wines are affordable and was surprisingly nice to drink back (it's not just plonk)...

Everyone in my group was really happy at the end of our meal, and we got to the theatre by 8 p.m., with more than enough time to stroll from Rundles through the park.

An enjoyable, affordable dinner experience.

Rundles in the front room has always been my favourite restaurant to visit in Stratford (for over 30-years), yet, I was totally surprised to find their new Sophisto-Bistro when I visited last season.

I went to Rundles for dinner my first night in town, then, re-visited their Bistro the following evening!

The food was just as good and artful in their Bistro, as what was served in their main dining room. The Bistro service is just as professional, yet, more playful when compared to service in Rundles proper.

So, I thoroughly recommend visiting Rundles' newest addition to anyone visiting Stratford during the season, as it is the best cuisine going in the region (cheaper thant Rundles, with more options to have more or less), and still cooked by my favourite chef, Neil Baxter!