Sotirios Bar & Restaurant Reviews Summary

Category: European restaurant

Address: 2a Bouverie Rd W, Folkestone, CT20 2RX, United Kingdom

Phone: +441303259697

Rating: 4.8
based on 161 reviews.

Food Quality

Pros:

  • "We had beef and lamb and both was perfectly cooked."
  • "Absolutely amazing food."
  • "Superb food."
  • "The food was absolutely lovely, great atmosphere and the staff who are very attentive are outstanding."
  • "The food was absolutely delicious."
  • "The food was delicious."
  • "The food was outstanding."

Cons:

  • "Unfortunately the main course of Beef Stifado which I and a friend chose was dry, chewy, and consequently very difficult to eat/swallow."
  • "The moussaka particularly seemed like a supermarket frozen ready meal."
  • "The beef was very tender but also very watery, it was very bland and had no flavor."

Service

Pros:

  • "The staff were very friendly, it made for a lovely atmosphere."
  • "The servers were on point throughout always there when you looked for them and everything was done with a smile and a laugh."
  • "The service was perfect, the staff were really friendly."
  • "The service and hospitality was first class."
  • "Service was very friendly and impeccable."
  • "The staff are always friendly and attentive."
  • "Staff were kind & courteous, and very attentive and unobtrusive."

Cons:

  • "Had lost menu options arranged online. Barely coped with vegan alternate which was totally different from what had been described online. Slow and poor service."
  • "I think the standard has gone downhill a bit and service was quite slow."
  • "There appeared to be a slight hiccup with the card machine, poor internet connection, and it caused some delays in paying the bill."

Atmosphere

Pros:

  • "Really felt like a treat."
  • "Down from London for the weekend. Fantastic Dining with lovely family atmosphere."
  • "Meeting the owner was a bonus what a lovely man you are Mr sotirios which was a special touch."
  • "Wonderful atmosphere, and wonderful workers."
  • "The ambience was great."
  • "Marvellous atmosphere, food & service."
  • "The atmosphere was brilliant."

Cons:

  • "One star was taken off for the sheer noise within the restaurant, a party one end and so it was difficult to hear our own table at times."
  • "Every time somebody walked in or out you got an icy blast. Spoilt the meal as everyone was cold."

Value

Pros:

  • "Set lunch and early evening menu is such a fantastic price."
  • "The menu offered a wide variety of authentic Greek dishes, each bursting with flavor and made with fresh ingredients."
  • "They were SO generous with the portions too."
  • "Prices are really good too, not supremely expensive over other restaurants but the service and food is!"
  • "Amazing value for money 2 courses only £13.95!"
  • "Great tasting food at a decent price."
  • "The set lunch menu was great value and had lots of choice compared to other places."

Cons:

  • "I felt the portions were way too large! A rare observation these days!"
  • "The portion sizes were a little on the short side."

Special Occasions

Pros:

  • "Our daughter even left with a bottle of wine."
  • "They were so helpful with my Mum's birthday meal and really went above and beyond."
  • "From nowhere they brought out a cake."
  • "The service and attention given to us was 5 star and that was before they found out it was our daughters birthday."
  • "You catered for 18 people promptly, hot delicious food from the events menu polite friendly staff."
  • "Absolutely amazing meal tonight for my mums birthday celebrations."
  • "Superior food and excellent service for my grandad's 90th."

Cons:

  • "No cons mentioned regarding special occasions."

Facilities

Pros:

  • "The toilet facilities are good."
  • "Social distancing is in place nicely and hand gels readily available."
  • "Clean and friendly place."
  • "Accommodation adjoining the restaurant also very good, and way cheaper than competitors."

Cons:

  • "Although no parking at the venue the staff advised us of places to park close by."
  • "Parking is a little tight in their car park, but plenty of parking in the surrounding area."
  • "Unfortunately the toilets were small for someone on the large size and there was no disabled toilet."

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