Sotirio's Restaurant, Hythe

Woodo reports:

Since my wife and I discovered Sotirios back in 1999 we have been regular patrons of the restaurant, visiting at least three times a year and so far haven't had a duff meal.

The menu is quite extensive, providing an excellent choice for fish eaters, carnivores, and vegetarians alike.

Sotirio's also offer some interesting daily specials as an alternative to the regular a la carte menu, one reoccurring item I've always taken when on offer is the fresh dressed crab as a starter and the baked Sea Bass or T Bone Steak when available, very filling and tasty main courses.

If you're into the sweet trolley then you won't be disappointed in that department either. A comprehensive offering guaranteed to satisfy those with the sweetest of tastes and a decadent disregard for waistlines although there is a healthy exotic fruit salad alternative available for the more weight conscious.

The wine list is as varied as the menu with something to suit all tastes and budgets.

The service is always friendly and efficient so, combined with the quality of food and drink the "boss" and I know we're always going to have a good night out at Sotirio's without taking out another mortgage or having to eat beans on toast for the rest of the month...

Woodo :: Comment / reply

Paul's

We have both eaten here several times before... We both enjoyed our first course ( duck terrine etc and mussels and prawns + parmesan twist etc), However, the main courses were both disappointing... The vegetables were virtuallty raw (especially the beans and carrots) and also overcooked and greasy (the roast/sauteed potatoes).The waitress noticed my expression of disgust and immediately offered some more vegetables as replacement. Full marks as these were delivered in barely a minute.

However, accompanying my 'local teal'(Tasty and well cooked) my 'wild mushroom risotto' was almost non existent and the odd visible rice grain floated away on the vast pool of sauce i.e drowned. Worse, my partner's sirloin steak 'jus' was the most disgusting bovril flavoured gravy and completely ruined and swamped the very tender sirloin steak. This was almost inedible but it was my birthday and neither of use felt like complaining again....

I did enjoy my delicious date/ginger meringue dessert (what happened to the meringue though?) but was not so impressed with the sloppy grainy texture of the plum + port?? trifle. Penny's puds are usually the best but not 100% tonight. I noticed nobody had touched the pears - they looked rather sad and solid, surrounded by dull, fat like substance - where was the glisten?

The Vin de Pays Merlot was very drinkable, but I think you could improve your capuccino - ask an Italian, it's weak. The Irish coffee was delicious as was the nice little touch of mini Easter eggs.

I know it's Folkestone and there's a dearth of good quality eateries but please maintain and even raise your standards. The waiting staff are excellent, as is the setting - please don't rest on your laurels - or it'll be Tinto (Tapas) (Sandgate) in future!!

Best wishes

Jan Mackay (Ms)

P.S. We ate the night of April 15th 2006

2006 :: Comment / reply