Reviews of Solé Restaurant and Wine Bar (Winery)

Nolan Evans

A nice bistro with a good selection of tasty food, friendly service and a nice wine list. The seasonal cocktails were well thought out. Would certainly return here.

Riley Geurts

Service was quick and friendly and the food was very good.

Sa Hua

Solé is a hidden paradise tucked away in uptown Waterloo. We had a splendid time at the restaurant and our waitress was extremely patient and kind. The food was very well portioned and delicious and the beer and wine selection were great. The patio is unlike any other in the city for a unique and elevated dining experience. One small hiccup was that we did have a seat close to the hvac unit and waterfall...which was a bit noisy, but aside from that, everything was lovely.

Laura Woods

We went here for Thanksgiving with a big group and the food and service were very good. We enjoyed the plating and pairings of food, and the variety on the menu. They had a special Oktoberfest menu as well that had some interesting items on it. The main reason I came to do a review is to say while they had a great high chair with a tray for my toddler, there was NO CHANGE TABLE in the women's washroom! Beware if you have a child in diapers. And to the owners please install one in each washroom!

Sandra Allen

Great food. I went with long time friends and we enjoyed the patio. We stayed extra long catching up but no pressure to leave. Staff is awesome.

Brett Nelson

We just finished a very tasty Valentine's special take-out from Sole. A generous portion of scallops were a treat - and traveled surprisingly well. We enjoyed Salmon, pasta, chicken and steak entries tonight - all well prepared and very tasty with nice accompanying veggies. . We're trying to support local during this lock down because we want places like Sole to be around for a long time. Our thanks to the staff for continued great service and quality tonight!

Mel Roman

Nice atmosphere to dine and talk - "casual sophisticated". Food is a little pricey, but also good

Nicole Kalmar

Wonderful server named Josh who took very good care of us. Food was not very good, 4/5 of us did not enjoy our food. Sent my dish back and he replaced it quite promptly. Nothing special.

Richard Marskell

We had a family get-together here and the food, staff, and atmosphere were great.

Richard Cunha

Food and atmosphere were excellent. Service was also beyond reproach. Our server was engaging and extremely helpful. The menu is large enough to provide a few good options without being overwhelming and the features are an absolutely delicious way to get some added variety. Great food from appetizers to dessert and finished off with a well balanced espresso. Parking is available on the street and at the rear. Location just west of the popular uptown area, near hotels and business schools, means it's usually fairly busy, so a reservation for peak times is likely advisable

Jacques Carette

This is higher-end restaurant. Ate on the patio, which is really well laid out and organized. Service was as expected for an establishment like this. The menu used to be quite a bit longer... The appetizer (squash pakoras) was excellent, both creative and tasty. Our entrees (the chicken stuff with crab, and the salmon nicoise) were fine, but could have been more exciting. The quality of the black olives in the salad wasn't great, and there is a reason a nicoise usually has potatoes in it (i.e. it lacked heft), and the dressing could have been much bolder. The desert (chocolate pie with caramel) was very good.

Lucy Al Haj Ali

The staff is very friendly and professional The food is excellent

Ben Yang

Service is very good but the food is inconsistent. The scallops were too salty while the lamb shank was too dry and bland. $200 full course dinner for two with wine

Dave Loughlean

We went to Sole on a Saturday night and had a wonderful time. Our server Maureen was so great and the food was absolutely fabulous. We didn't feel at all rushed although it was very busy. On that note, I would strongly recommend making a reservation as all the tables were full and turned over quickly. We would dine here again in a heartbeat...

Angela Navarro

Good place, delicious food and really good service. We had a great time

Carrie Q

Service was good. Food was OK. Building was nice. Not really impressed overall..my cousin really likes the place. May come back if others want to but probably won’t make it on my recommendation list..

Leah Baxter

The food was fantastic, the service was wonderful, and the atmosphere was really nice. We had an overall excellent experience and cannot wait to go again!

Timidi DIGHA

Beautiful scenery, topnotch ambience, wonderful food, excellent service, beautiful scenery again. Give it a try. Ask for Corby, she attended to us and she was Bellissimmo!

JP Denomme

Had a great meal there for our first time eating there. Great accommodations, a nice environment and really good food. I had the prime rib which was prepared incredibly well. Staff is patient, well versed and creative- not only in food/wine pairing, but actually considering the best bang for your money. Great place.

john doe

I went in and noticed some of the worst staff I have ever seen. I like to think that accountability and liability tend to keep a business thriving. HOWEVER this establishment does not care about that. My server Maureen walking on the floor with the most utmost attitude and when it came down to my bills she tried to get defensive and argue with my wife when we heard a snarky comment she made under her breathe. This is not acceptable anywhere I have ever ran or been apart of, and its certainly surprising to see it in fine dining here.

attila veber

Always a great experience, Cubi our server made the girlfriends experience so nice. First class place. Food was delicious the Halbut was very good.

Paul

Polite, attentive staff, excellent food and a lovel ambiance. 5 stars.

Chris Johnson

Great local fine dining, never been disappointed

Alex Beamish

Delicious food and great service. Thanks!

Ricky Dorscht

Excellent experience!. It was my first time. Serving was a little small for my liking. But would recommend for nice wine date / night out!

stacey markle

Lovely time at sole tonight. Ambiance is great and service was spot on. We had the special of the night, the veal and it was perfectly cooked with a divine sauce. I had the penne carbonara. The pasta was el dente and the carbonara was rich. I would have liked one more scoop of sauce but the flavor was delicious. I will definitely return!

Andrew Aslanidis

Solé never fails to impress with their food! I always have a hard time picking between interesting specials and old favourites. I must also recommend sitting out on the patio.

Jordan Steinberg

Had a wonderful experience on their sidewalk patio. The service great and the food was better! Will be booking ahead to sit on their beautiful patio.

Lisa H

We ordered from Sole's Valentine's Prix Fixe menu, delivered into the trunk of our car this year. I had the maple glazed salmon and my partner had the beef tenderloin (both with Caesar salads). Both meals were cooked really well. We ate our entrees first, followed by the salads, so our meals wouldn't get cold. The passionfruit cheesecake was also delicious and the truffles were a lovely treat. Overall, a great pandemic Valentine's experience.

Chris Parsons

First time visiting for a while and the experience was far better than I remembered. Delicious food and impeccable service. Will definitely be back again soon.

Ali Bhagat

The patio ambience is lovely and the restaurant aims to be upscale which is necessary for Waterloo. The mussels were adequate, but one note. The duck confit was excellently presented however the meat itself lacked seasoning —the blueberry compote on the plate was delicious.

Adam Zmudzinski

Went out with friends to have a nice dinner here. The restaurant has a great vibe and a mellow feel. The meal size is quiet large so it is worth the price tag, but the price tag is hefty. Id recommend this restaurant to anyone.

Yen Ho

Love the vibe, energy, service and food & beverages at Sole. Great brunch experience during the pandemic with safety protocols in place and a quiet atmosphere.

Claudio Lener

Fantastic food with great variety of options and high quality throughout the menu. The patio was filled with plants and greens which made it feel very welcoming and open. We really enjoyed the experience and they also gave us a surprise for our anniversary!

Kelly Sereda

Meh...is a good description. Food was pretty good. Service was not great. Not much attention paid. Everything took a long time for a slow evening. First visit by server, bread, appetizer, meal. Can't see myself wanting to go back. Was NOT worth the money spent. I don't mind spending...when it's worth the price. This restaurant was not.

Leah M

Tasty food and romantic atmosphere.

Laura Mann

Had a lovely time here tonight with my boyfriend. We sat outside on the patio and our server, Josh, was exceptional! It was busy but he was very attentive and informative about the menu. I had the schnitzel and my boyfriend had the chicken supreme and they were both great. Since it's a higher scale restaurant we were expecting small portions, but we were both pleasantly surprised by the large amount of food we got! Looking forward to going back :)

Maryam Hodaie

nice ambiance though was not satisfied with way overpriced food for unsatisfactory quality

Sandy T

We went to celebrate our anniversary and were not dissapointed. The place is really nice and cozy. The service was fast and good. There were not too many people dining either. We ordered soup of the day and scallops as appetizer. The soup was a potato, fennel, sausage and manchego cheese. Delicious! The scallops were amazing, so so good and tasty and the sauce was out of this world!! We got some slices of bread and butter on the house. For main I ordered the hemp crusted salmon. The fish and the sweet potato puree was very good and cooked to perfection. The dish came w half a beet which was cold. I did call the server and asked her if it was supposed to be served cold and she said room temp. She did offer to take it back and throw it in a pan but I declined since I knew I was not gonna eat it all anyway. Hubby got penne carbonara which was really good. For dessert we had a creme brule and a chocolate cake and they surprised us with a "happy anniv" in it We need to be back to try other dishes for sure and can't wait for the summer to go and try the patio too.

Marc Hasserjian

I've never had anything less than perfect experiences here. The food is phenomenal, waiters and staff are professional. Prices are fair for the quality and service.

George Pinheiro

Terrific atmosphere, excellent food and service.

Wajeeha Zaheer

The food was soo delicious, I ordered their brunch 3 egg fritata. It was so well made and the flavours were divine. Loved the patio and ambiance too!

Fani H

Higher end but not pretentious, quite cozy actually. They have a nice patio, service is incredible and the food is amazing.

Corey Bahadur

Our server Josh was so on point. He was attentive while not hovering. The food was amazing. The penne is great. So is the chicken. Definitely coming back to this spot

Lila Choudhury

Great experience good atmosphere, friendly and engaging staff. Food was delicious!

Robert Amelard

Food is delicious -- sets its own class, and most dishes seem to come with healthy veggies. The portions are a little bit on the small side for the price though (and pricey it is). Wonderful lunchtime environment for a meeting or leisurely chat.

Breanna MacLeod

We recently dined at Sole for our anniversary. It was wonderful. I had the Sweet Potato Lasagna and they even gave me the recipe! The service was excellent, attentive but not intrusive. We ate inside, which was a better temperature than outside at the time, but they have a lovely patio too.

Hemali Godhani

Amazing restaurant hidden in uptown Waterloo. They have beautiful patio with lot of plants and cute waterfall. High quality menu with range of wines to select. Food is really delicious. Friendly staff. I had best dinner experience. I would definitely recommend this restaurant.

Samreen M

Food was really expensive but didn’t taste that good. it was really bland. Appetizers and drinks are good. Atmosphere is nice.

Lori South

Upscale and delicious. A touch of class! I was there for a wonderful birthday lunch. The chicken I had was wonderful and satisfying. Service is excellent. It has a nice private room for groups..and beautiful outdoor patio. Consistently high standards.

K Cassaman

Exceptional place to eat. Food was hot and there were good portions. Definitely will return to this nice restaurant.

Raymond Simonson (Ray)

Really good food, great staff, extensive and reasonably priced wine list. Best patio in town.

Selina Perrone

Amazing atmosphere,great food, very friendly staff!

Marko D (LiquidNeon)

Fantastic experience - highly recommended. First and foremost, the food was well above average. We tried 6 different plates, and all were delicious. Service was incredible - very polite, thoughtful, professional, attentive. Atmosphere was also great - the patio is beautiful. The interior is a bit dated and could definitely use an overhaul, but everything is clean and comfortable. Prices were fair - given the quality of food and service, and the overall experience, the price is more than worth it. Will definitely return!

Rylan Armet

Great place. Really love how it looks inside. Be nice to bring a date or go for as special occasion. The prices are a little high, but the food is great. I enjoyed lunch fish of the day, trout. Others in my group loved the salmon. The pizza was a little odd and the member of our party wasn't impressed with it.

Miranda McKinley Evans

Had a lovely brunch this morning. Speed of service was excellent, food was wonderful. Really enjoyed our server Josh. Very personable, and really went out of his way to make the experience perfect for us!

Rustam Shirinov

Unfortunately I don't have an opinion to give six stars... I would definitely give a 6 stars! Everything was perfect, and I so sad I didn't know this place before..

Drew McIntyre

Good variety on menu. Great patio. Priced appropriately for quality. Great atmosphere. Casual, comfortable, yet sophisticated. Checks all the boxes.

William T

The food was lovely. The scallops and pakoras especially were so well made.

Asia Nelson

A partly-hidden gem in Waterloo with one of the best patios in the city. Excellent chef, consistently impressive food, good service, and a relaxing vibe (including keeping the music low enough to have an actual conversation and not feel like you're in a club). Do NOT underestimate the sweet potato lasagna - it's the best thing on the menu other than the scallops, which are always perfectly cooked.

Steven

Best atmosphere in town, also tasty and unique food. The servers are great, and the bartender Amy is my abosolute favourite. Ive had the pleasure of meeting many bartenders, but her service is by far the best. Thank you for being in waterloo!

Carolyn Culp

Good food as always. The patio is lovely and we felt very safe dining there during covid.

Lisa Yeo

Amazing experience. Food was delicious, server/staff were very cautious with ensuring food was gluten-free/celiac friendly. Started with a charcuterie plate as well as scallops, both were delicious! Sweet potato lasagna was really good, chicken was incredible. Service was fantastic. Can't wait to try the tenderloin next time!

chenise flowers

I don't do a ton of reviews but unfortunately I'm going to lay in because I just felt my entire experience from walking in to leaving was poor. 1. Staring patrons 2. No offer of refills 3. gorgeous patio but that means bits get into your drinks ans good 4. OVERPRICED - with no offer of water for the table 5. Under seasoned everything 6. Never going back

Hansel Beck

Spacious but cozy at the same time. Lots of variety in menu options. Sweet potato Lasagna is a specialty. They have a strong wine game, and probably the strongest martini game around. Decently priced for a great experience.

Sarah Bermingham

The food is always amazing and the service is great too. I love the decor and the patio is lovely. One of my very favorite restaurants in the region!

Ray Simonson

Nicest patio in town, great food, good service, extensive wine list

Matthew Lohbihler

Nice atmosphere and good service. Prices seemed high but I didn't mind because someone else paid. I had the Jagerschnitzel, which was good if you like meat and potatoes, but i regretted my choice as soon as I saw the salmon, which looked great. Beer selection was better than pretty much any other restaurant i know of besides pubs. Overall a place i would return to for sure.

Catalina Berther

Food was amazing, as was the service. Will definitely be back on the regular.

Elizabeth Renaud

food was excellent, service was excellent, atmosphere was pretty good... Started with fresh bread and garlic hummus. While we were looking over the menu, I casually mentioned to the waitress that I'm lactose intolerant but I don't usually expect people to cater to my sensitivity but she warned me about literally everything and was very conscious of what did and did not contain cream, milk and dairy. I wanted a salad with meat; the feature entree was blackened catfish, rice, fiddleheads, etc which sounded good, so I asked for just the catfish on a salad, they did that for me and it was incredible. SO good. We then shared dessert, apple tart, creme brulee and some kind of carrot cake; all very good. (although if I'm getting picky, they should have peeled the apples in the apple tart or used a different variety than (granny smith?). It was dry. Place is looking kind of drab. I'm not a fan of the oak or amber/coloured wooden tables. Also we were seated next to a table of seniors celebrating a birthday, which... well.. the restaurant wasn't full, so it would have been nice to sit a little further from them, but oh well. We still enjoyed!

Naima Samuel

I really like the interior and the ambiance. The patio is quite beautiful. Food quality is also nice but I didn't like some of the dishes and service could be improved.

Peter Hentz

Good food, friendly service and excellent beer choices. Best draft beers in town! Nazdravi/ie - Cheers

Lance M

Fantastic food and the service has always been above and beyond expectation.

Sarah Lynn Schweitzer

Went here for a quick lunch with my mother.. The decor in here is a little out dated but the food is incredible! I wanted to buy some of that fresh baked bread to take home! Will definitely go back!

Joanne Bender

The food was excellent and beautifully presented. The patio was pleasant and the service was excellent! Thanks!

Philip Morris

Great food, great ambiance, great service!

Brandon Hanlon

Amazing selection of delicious meals. Great atmosphere and very friendly staff.

Colin Jones

Good food. Overpriced for what you get. Service was good.

Kim Austin

Food is always good - never disappoints. Except when they run out of something you want to try. Has happened a couple times. Wait staff are very good friendly and attentive. Love the patio has a nice vibe.

Lisa Stewart

My husband treated me to take out from Sole for my birthday and I would highly recommend. The sauces on both the salmon and fettuccine dishes we ordered were deliciously unique and paired perfectly with the accompanying vegetables. Everything was packaged nicely and the food transported well (although we did opt for transferring it to our own plates), making our at home dining experience truly elegant.

Regina Bobzien

We drove by and went in because the whole place did look nice and very welcoming. It was a great decision to go inside! The food was great, the whole venue was great and the staff friendly and very considerate. We will definitely come again.

Shafique Rao

I like there specials of the day . Always fresh and hearty .

Rochelle D'souza

Carbonara was delicious! Might be the best I've had. Our table of five all got the carbonara--the portion seemed small but we were all extremely satisfied with the meal.

Henry Wright

Fiancé and I ordered their New Years dinner on the eve and it literally had to be the worst delivery food I’ve ever gotten. Cold food, meat was soggy somehow, cheese board cost over 30$ and looked awful and not worth the price at all. Called and complained, was told I would be reimbursed with a gift card in the mail and it never arrived either. Was holding out until now with good faith but looks like they can’t even get that right lol

Megan Penno

Very good food, a great assortment of food on the menu without having a huge menu. The service was great. This is a very popular place so I would recommend making a booking. The daily specials are awesome. The building is also beautiful.

Chris Thiele

Great food, great outdoor seating. Perfect brunch spot

Marketa Rydlo

My favorite restaurant in the entire area.

mike tancsa

Always a solid meal. Great staff and perhaps the best ambience too. Certainly the patio is great in the summer. The menu gets a little staid perhaps but I find their salmon is still the best in town so I usually have that

Ian McDonald

Patio is beautiful.

Melanie Scott

We had a big group of 14 people with two birthdays. Our server was Sydney and she was fantastic. All of the food was delicious and the wine list impressive. We brought our own cake and they served it beautifully for us. They really put a great effort into making our dinner memorable and special! Thanks very much Sole and Sydney!

Patrick J. Power

Atmosphere was nice and cozy. Staff and service were great. Food was amazing. I'm not a seafood fan but my wife is, so there are many options for both of us.

Johanna Solomon

Such a beautiful patio with ample seating. Service was quick and food was delicious. Enjoyed all the dishes we ordered.

Cole Robertson

Solé was a reminder of the difference between a great restaurant and a fantastic one. Their eager flexibility to accommodate beyond their menu was reassuring for vegans. For the omnivore, their menu looks both diverse and inventive. However, their current printed menu is limited for vegan and vegetarian options, but do not despair! Last night's waitress and chef were more than accommodating to make a vegan dish. They were unsure if the pizza crusts were 100% vegan and proposed and prepared a fantastic ratatouille of fresh summer vegetables! We were pleasantly astounded by their eagerness to accommodate our curve-ball, even when all of the listed dishes on their menu were meat based. The only difficulty is that Solé's hospitality comes at a price, expect to pay upwards of $30 for their entrees. If you like being pleasantly surprised by great food, hospitality and accommodation, then Solé is a welcoming place.

Sarah Robbins

amazing food, small portions, great atmosphere and friendly staff, great time

Robin Schlatter

The food was good, but I would say it was prettier than it was tasty. Very expensive

Dave Lapsley

Lovely, chill restaurant. Early afternoon dinner on a Sunday was very pleasant. Very attentive service. A few portion sizes were rather small (caramel chicken). But everything was tasty so it evens out.

yaramarie palacios

I've been here before but it's been years and today everything tasted phenomenal except the steak dish it was just so plain and I needed to ask for salt and pepper to eat it, but the presentation was great. As for the rest of the food we were thrilled, we ordered the scallops with double smoked bacon and mushrooms we even asked for more bread to dip into the sauce because it was that delicious. Everything else was also divine but that was our favorite. Even desserts were amazing had the right consistency for the creme brule and the pear and ginger Gelato was amazing! Differently coming back here because of the food and great service!

Brian Zubert

Varying menus, varying dishes. Loosely speaking it's a Mediterranean / Spanish restaurant, but you get all sorts of North American crowd pleasers. I had the duck, it was excellent. Pleasant atmosphere, good wine menu, solid service. What can you say? It's one of the better restaurants in Waterloo.

Jennifer Foard

Great main course meals and service!!! The dessert tasted old. But other than that, great experience. Would got back again for the carbonara!

Charlotte Ferguson

Food was delicious as always, service was perfect!

Gillian Lapointe

Cozy, romantic place - ideal for date night or celebrations. Decent wine list and daily specials are good as well. Went for an engagement dinner and allowed us to bring in cupcakes for dessert, very nice of them!

Heather Longeway

Delicious lunch menu and great wine selection

Sharon Chen

Very nice atmosphere with fast and great service. Although it is on the pricy side for a student's budget, the dishes were very delicious. We had the feature appetizer ($14) of duck with feta and a berry reduction and I had farfalle with pork tenderloin (the feature main for the day, $18). Both dishes had lots of layers and flavour that left us wanting more. Would definitely go again.

Greg D'Amico Sr

Service was great and the food was as well - always clean and agreat atmosphere.

Mary M

Delicious food, nice energy in this restaurant as well.

Mostafa Esmaeili

Excellent and exceptional service - even during covid. Would definitely go back after lockdown is lifted

Richard Cunningham

The food here was absolutely delicious. A wonderful intermingling of flavours. Feature menu is a good bet. Staff were nice, and the atmosphere is warm.

Mandy Bennett

Exquisite ambiance, menu, service. Would definitely go again!

Anagha Maitra

Beautiful experience on a Saturday night... Great food quick service ????.. I wish the server smiled a little I think she was upset that another table was added to her shift. But maybe just that one of those trying days for her..

Paul Duncan

Had an amazing anniversary take out meal. It was nicely packed up. We were both surprised how well the mains (steak and prime rib) kept on the way home and through the appetizer. They were still warm and delicious by the time we got to them.

Patricia Richard

Excellent meal here tonight. We both had salads, the mushroom pizza and the Quattro pizza. Nice thin crust. Excellent service.

sue thomas

The service and the meal were excellent. It had been many yrs. since I had been at Sole! Would definitely recommend the restaurant to anyone wanting a change in atmosphere. Great way to have a leisurely lunch without having to worry about being rushed.

Jonathan Hendel

Beautiful venue. Menu seemed a little dated (like they were trying to please the regulars). First beer I had was served from a dirty tap or the beer was old. Second pint was perfect.

Mona Pettit

Good food and a lovely waitress!!!!!! I thoroughly enjoyed being there.

Linda H

Our First time! Monica was the best server I have ever had the pleasure of being served by. Food was incredible and we thoroughly enjoyed our lunch. we will return!!

Matthew MacKenzie

Service was stellar, food was awesome, however they did forget about our anniversary dessert. Though they had enough courtesy to call and repeatedly apologize.

Michael Bierstock

Consistently a great meal in the city and a fantastic short rib - it's a must try at Sole! Comfy dining in the winter with a fireplace, and a really beautiful patio on nice days in the summer.

Cedric S.

No longer a fan. We use to like it but that changed the last time we went not long ago during the Holidays. My meat was great but my wife's Salmond dinner not only was overcooked but was poorly paired with the Dish. Taste combination did no go well at all. It was $35 for that plate. No one came to ask us how our meal was and the server never asked my wife why 90% of her dish was not touched. The place was not busy at all. We were the biggest table. About 10. I will not be going back anytime soon.

Robert Tomkins

Great food. Best patio and ambiance Elegant. A special place. Lobster club, soups, sandwiches recommended

Rachel D.

A great experience! They went out of their way to accommodate us. The service was fast, friendly and knowledgeable. Food was delicious and inventive. Atmosphere is beautifully rustic and Mediterranean. So glad we chose Sole for one of our two dinners in the area.

Diane Collins

Great food

Raina Bernard

Went here to celebrate my sisters convocation (University Grad). A nice fancy restaurant with great food.

Anne Lemieux

Wonderful food and delicious desserts. Great attentive service.

Bevan Hamilton

We went here for our 1-year anniversary dinner. The service here is unmatched in Waterloo. I got the Ceasar salad appetizer and my wife got the pan-seared scallops. Both amazing. For dinner, she got the lamb shank and I had the strip sirloin. I asked for my beef to be cooked medium but when it arrived it was a little overdone. I mentioned it to our server and then the manager came over. She apologized and offered me a free salad while I waited. Very excellent service. We felt important to them. The food was great and they have an outstanding patio. Highly recommend for a great date night!

Jesse Biggin

Great food

Bruce Wood

I was at Sole on Saturday evening after having not been there for several years. I was impressed by the menu selection, the service (Max I believe was his name) as well as the overall ambiance of the restaurant. My friends both enjoyed their selections-the pasta special as well as the Sole Pizza. I requested a salad with a side of chicken. The waiter indicated that They could make it any way I chose, which pleased me very much. My dissappointment was with the chicken accompanying the salad, an add on for $9. The salad came with 3 slices of chicken which although tasted great was certainly not worth the $9 price tag. I would give this portion size further consideration.

Ryan Smith

What a pleasant surprise: the food is simply excellent. I regularly dine in Europe and have been upset about inability to travel and having shoddy food from pseudo restaurants these days. Unbeknownst to me, just 30 minutes away from me was this gem of a restaurant! There is some wait to get the food but absolutely worth the wait. Service is excellent too. Indoor restaurant decor is a bit dated but outdoor patio is very nice.

Elliott

My absolute favourite restaurant. Never had a bad meal here, and reasonably priced for what you're getting. I feel like home when I'm here :)

Alannah Bell

Wonderful service. Great food. Very attentive & accommodating service.

Silvia Ruxanda

Went here with my husband for our anniversary. It was very nice!!! The atmosphere, the music, the waitress, the food... Excellent! I am not a big fan of fish, but this time I wanted to try something else. And it was a good choice! The service was surprisingly fast (not like other restaurants). The desert was even more surprising. I haven't had a crème brûlé for a very long time. Thought it will be too sweet, but it was perfect! They are a little bit pricey, but it will worth all your money!

Amanda Schmidt

This is our favourite downtown Italian restaurant. I order the Gnocchi in gorgonzola sauce. However, I have ordered this for years and when we went here a month ago, the waiter told me they had changed my dish! Now it has a pistachio pesto on top, but he assured me I would love it.

Scott Wagler

Food tasted great, my lobster Benny was overcooked but the scallops rocked! Brought to servers attention so they comped my drink to make up...thanks for that. Overall good experience.

Noreen Michels

Always such a pleasent experience. Peaceful, no loud music. Food always the best. Kirby our server is very good at her craft. Thank you Solé.

R C

This restaurant feels a little strange in that it's a nice venue, has a good feel, and the food is good, but it's priced as though everything should be excellent. I guess I'm saying it's a little over priced, and when I'm willing to spend that much on a meal, I know of many places that exceed it. I probably wouldn't go back.

All Yall

Fantastic restaurant. Had an opportunity to take the family for a meal to support local restaurants. We've dined on few occasion where service and food is excellent and consistent. Friendly staff was happy to accommodate us even with youngsters. I would recommend to add few additional patio heaters as inside dining was at the capacity. Overall excellent experience.

Brandi Voelzing

The best food I've ever had! We came here with a gift certificate given for my bridal shower.Beautiful restaurant; will be going back!

Bice Amoroso

We ate lunch at this gem of a restaurant during our visit to Waterloo from Toronto today. The customer service was exceptional, especially our server, Monica, who made our daughter feel like the most important customer. We enjoyed our soup and sandwiches, and pizza. We highly recommend this restaurant for the food and service!

Shubsens

Great service and amazing food and we will definitely return. We had the shnitzle and beef rib.

Jordann Hunsperger

My partner and I wanted to try something new last night, and we were not disappointed! Wonderful service from start to finish, absolutely amazing food (and drink), and wonderful patio atmosphere. We will be back soon!

revel Cabral

Very nice ambiance and good food!

J D

We had a great dinner, celebrating our wedding anniversary. The food was delicious. Could have improved the service a bit (had to laugh when the waiter asked if I was done with my bread - as I was holding it and in the middle of buttering it!), but overall the night out was great. The night's ribeye special was very well prepared, and the creme brulee was excellent. Aside from the few service gaffes, everything was great.

Stephen Sabourin

Excellent food and ambience. Great patio.

Cleone Wickramasinghe

Had an awesome experience at this location a few weeks ago. The service was genuine and welcoming and the food was excellent. Recommend it without any hesitation.

jaz shakir

The food, drinks and service provided was excellent. Our server Chrissy was very knowledgeable and had great energy.

Glen Black

Outdoor patio for Covid was fine and safe. Service was excellent and food was great. Prices a tad high resulting in so-so value overall.

Keith Rattmann

I've been a few times, food and service are always excellent.

brad boyer

Had a fantastic experience there for my girlfriends birthday dinner. They originally lost our reservation for 12 people. However they accomodated at the last second for us and made it happen without missing a beat. Kubi our server was amazing, the food was fantastic, craft beer selection was great and the wine list was perfect! Kubi we will see you again soon!

John Buyers

We have had good experiences here in the past, and we have dined here for Mothers Day each of the last several years. We had a reservation for early in the day on Mothers Day this year. As we were escorted to our table, we were walked through the dining room (which was less than half full yet, because it was early) to the back room containing no people, and seated in the far corner. We could hear people dining and music playing in the dining room as we sat in the corner, I facing the corner, in our empty room. It was like a punishment. After 30-40 minutes, somebody else finally joined us in the back room. The food and table service were good, but sadly trumped by the abysmal ambience.

Jeff MacIntyre

Always great. One of the best patios in town to have a quick drink or a full lunch or dinner. Staff is attentive and quality of food is always very good. Highly recommend

Claire MacFarlane

Beautiful and lush courtyard patio. A wonderful place to have a nice meal with family and friends. Food and service was excellent Highly recommend.

Justin Wong

Went for a friend's birthday. Have not been before so it was a nice surprise overall. Nice ambiance when you go in, it's busy but not too loud. Started with the Melon Citrus refresher to start, nice melon liqueur, not too sweet or overly powering. Shared a plate of mussels as an appetizer, and they were fantastic! A nice mustard and white wine sauce, plenty of them to share. Had the main featured dinner, a boneless half duck with cabbage, brussel sprouts in some kind of honey sauce. Amazing! Duck was crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and not greasy (which can happen with duck sometimes). Highly recommended, would go again!

Ty C

Delicious, great atmosphere!

Lauren Homann

I took my father here for an early father’s day lunch and we sat on the patio. It was beautiful and cozy and definitely recommend sitting outside if it’s a nice day! Menu had a good selection. The wait staff was attentive but not too nosy which was nice. I got the tomato bisque soup and the kale salad and my father got the chicken and pear salad. We both enjoyed our meals. Will be back!

Steve & Chrissy Chamczuk

My wife and I enjoyed a fabulous dinner here for our anniversary, we had a table outside and it was perfect, the service was fast and friendly the food was to die for and the prices were fair. So much on the menu to choose from, cant wait to go back

Ulrich Frisse

We went to the Sole last night with a group of seven to celebrate a friend's birthday. We ended up having a most inconsistent dining experience. Some of the food was excellent - the bison and the soup of the day could not have been any better. My wife's pizza, on the other hand, was burned and we had to return it. The 25 dollar Schnitzel consisted of two small pieces the size of chicken strips from Costco. The mashed potatoes that came with it were dry and had no taste whatsoever and went back almost untouched. The same applied to the mashed potatoes that came with my slightly overcooked lamb shank. If you offer standard fare at premium prices like the Sole does you just don't have the luxury to screw up something as basic as mashed potatoes. Worst of all, when the manager came to the table to apologize for the burned Pizza, she threw one of her kitchen staff under the bus, blaming it on a new employee in the kitchen. Poor management style! Take responsibilty but don't blame a staff member in front of a customer! Looks like this restaurant needs some more changes than just better training of new kitchen employees. Won't come back and definitely not recommend to others.

Mike McKerlie

Great service and delicious food. Hope they survive through the Covid restrictions.

Julie McDonald

Beautiful patio, great food and you must try the mango cheesecake.

Lidija B. (Lidija B.)

We had no idea what to expect, we booked a patio table and just started driving from TO. We'll definitely do it again! Delicious food, relaxing vibe and superb service. Our server, Stefanie, was lovely and she even helped out with a few suggestions for what to do after lunch since this was our first time in the area. It pays to be adventurous!

Elizabeth Trafford

Menu great, wine list fantastic. Food very good. Ambiance lacking, too brightly lit. Doesn't match such a sophisticated menu. Service excellent.

Tyrone Goldberg

The location and patio are pretty good, but the food was not. I got the prosciutto pizza and it looked like they heated up a frozen pizza and put a piece of prosciutto on each slice. It was not that appetizing to say the least. My date had the pasta and it was very creamy and not that appealing as well. The server was very polite and did a good job which is the only reason this is 2 stars. In addition, maybe I am going too far but I was grossed out that the cooks were smoking in back of the restaurant(outside) of the parking lot as we were leaving. It felt it explained why the food was so bad.

Sandra Bunsch

A wonderful restaurant that's been around a long time. Great patio! The ceasar salad was the best I've ever eaten. The shrimp dish I selected was very good and filling with lots of big shrimp.

John Hale

Always excellent food and service.

Carol Baker

Did curb-side pick-up for our anniversary dinner. Brought out promptly, with the cold dishes separately packaged from the hot. My husband had the roast beef dinner - delicious he said. And I had the salmon - excellent glaze and sides. Salmon was cooked perfectly. Thanks for making a covid anniversary dinner so enjoyable.

Katie Martin

Guys... your patio - is amazing!! I absolutely love attending your restaurant especially for brunch. Shout out to all of your amazing staff, thank you for making my dining experience amazing!

Dan Win

great restaurant - great people - great service

Daniel DePratto

I have dined here at least 50 times. Never a bad meal. Always great service. The staff are very friendly and always accommodating. The food is amazing and there is always something new to try with the daily features.

Jenny Curran

I met up with a friend for lunch that was long overdue! We chose to dine on the patio because the weather was so nice. We found out that it was the last day for the patio to be open. We definitely lucked out. Kelly was our server and she treated us like royalty! She was Very kind, attentive and answered our questions regarding our dietary restrictions confidently. She even went above and beyond Offering us blankets and cushions to help us stay warm and comfortable . We started off with the mussels as an appetizer, and the chef accommodated our request to have them split into 2 separate bowls. The bread that we were told is made at the restaurant, was to die for. We asked for seconds. Me and my friend both ordered the lobster and tiger shrimp roll. It was very tasty, but we both thought the bun was too much and only ate half of the bun. All in all we had a wonderful lunch, we didn’t feel rushed or ignored. We look forward to returning in the near future.

J Mc

Ordered curbside pickup last night. Meal was delicious and the curbside pickup was super easy and efficient.

David Aleman

Food was great. The waitress that attended me provided me a great service.

celia marquez

Excellent service

Sharon Winkler

Patio was nice and warm with heaters, on what was otherwise a cool evening. Didn't even need my sweater. Meal and wait staff were 5 star - as always

Je K

We never got the chance to dine because the service was pitiful from the moment we arrived. We had wanted a table for two on the patio and the first host outside dryly told us to go to the front entrance (due to covid procedure, which was totally welcome) — as nothing indicated this to us such as proper signage, we felt like we were being scolded for simply showing up. This wouldn’t have drawn my attention however if not for our next experience. Our experience with the second host was even more dry, the host greeted us unenthusiastically and attempted to seat us less than 6ft away from a couple of patrons working on laptops on a patio couch. Not only was this uncomfortable to us due to social distancing, it was completely at odds with what we expected of a dining experience at Solé, where a casual co-working meeting would be taking place within earshot of what was to be a celebratory lunch, as if we had chosen to visit a student-populated cafe and not a fine restaurant. When we attempted to move tables the host was initially unaccommodating, claiming that all other tables were reserved (they were at less than 20% capacity), but asked a manager. They flatly told us if we wanted to move tables we would have to leave within 1.5 hours. It felt they were being unnecessarily rigid and difficult, as I assume reserving guests would not even know where their reservation applied among two identical tables a few feet away from each other. In the end we walked out unannounced before ordering, as it felt only appropriate after feeling so unwelcome and ashamed for something so simple as a lunch visit.

Martin Wolniczek

Post lockdown chef is killing it! New menu, happier staff, great service and all 6 items tried so far have been tops

Emily H

My dish tasted great as the shrimp was very big but I felt there could have been more noodles. My sister and her boyfriend also ordered different pasta dishes and they had a lot more pasta than mine. My boyfriend ordered one of the pizzas and I had a bite. I felt like the pizza could have tasted better especially since it costed at least $17 for it.

Stefan Wojcik

Wow. Blown away by the service. I don't usually go to restaurants like these but when I do, I expect a higher level of service and food quality. Sole went above and beyond my expectations. I had missed as the appetizers and it was delicious. I had a lamb shank for the entree and it was amazing. I then had cheesecake for dessert and it was extraordinary. I would highly recommend this place for a special occasion (such as a bday) as they give a free creme brulee to the person who has the bday!

Adriana Pardo

Delicious food! Excellent service! Beautiful location.

anna ledbetter

Great food and service

Pat Kamzol

Great food!! Fabulous service!!!. All protocols were followed ????????

Julie Lewis

We had a great experience at Sole. We were part of a very large group and that can be a challenge sometimes. The servers and staff were on point with service. The food was very good and they had a great wine selection. The atmosphere was nice (a little noisy) but that can't be avoided with a full house. We will certainly be returning in the future.

Don Critelli

Excellent meal and our server Katie was terrific. I would request to have her again. We loved table 206.

Bob

Very nice lunch menu. We had a very tasty lobster and shrimp roll. Dinner menu is great, steak is done to perfectly, and their calamari is fantastic.

Carol Fuller

Great staff and delicious food.

L

Amazing service food and wine options. A little pricy but for a special occasion it's perfect!

J. Earle McCormick

It has been awhile since we have been here. The four of us had one of the specials and they were all excellent. It was a busy night but the young lady looked after very well. It's pricey but you get what you pay for and we thought we got good value. Well done!

Q & A

Excellent service, cozy environment. And great wine list

Bradley CM

The restaurant itself is beautiful. The servers were friendly. The food was out of this world. Hands down, one of my new favs. I ordered the bacon carbonara, and requested they add chicken. In the end they forgot to add my chicken. Truthfully, the bacon was more than enough protein, we weren't charged for the chicken. No harm done. I feel the prices are reasonable, especially for this quality.

Peter Holenski

Very good.

Michael Houston

Such a great atmosphere, excellent food and service! If your in the neighborhood highly recommend!

Lauren Morse

Great seasonal desserts, stuffed chicken and scallops

Nikki Silva

Been here twice, both times were excellent. The first time I went with my family we were very impressed; the fact that a rather loud table next to us paid our bill in full as an apology for the noise was just a bonus, lol. We went again tonight and it was, yet again, incredible. The food is delicious and presented beautifully, the service is good, and the restaurant is nice inside. It's pricey but it's worth it, especially for special occasions. This is our go-to birthday/anniversary spot now!

Arlene Sugrue

We were there for a convention last week and were staying across the street at the Delta. We asked a few people about recommendations for restaurants in the area and all suggested Sole. The food was incredible and the service was fantastic as well. This is a definite 5 star restaurant. I will recommend this to anyone going to this area.

Kristin Kelly

One of my favourite restaurants in KW! The staff are very friendly and they have a great patio. The food is excellent and they have a great selection of beverages.

Nancy Cameron

Fabulous restaurant.. Great food and awesome wine list..consistently excellent food and service...I love it here