Sophocles Parramatta, Sydney

User Reviews of Sophocles, Parramatta

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1 of 2 readers found the following review helpful

9.8 Highly Recommended

Food 10 Ambience 9 Service 10 Value 10

I am actuallly REALLY IMPRESSED by the place in comparison to the former management, I think Sophocles really has potential. I mean sure it's not exactly a cheap price range on the menu, but it's far from your average street level cafe or restaurant. It would definitely be a place that you would take someone to impress, because it is fine dining so you can't go there being tight in the pocket.

I am actually of a Greek background and I found the food really magnificent. The most simple ways in which the dishes are made, give the touch of Greece, like for instance the Roast lamb and the Snapper. As for the comments of the bok choy, I hardly noticed! Regardless of which there is a world wide use of the vegetable, for instance, not all Italian places who use lebanese cucumbers in their salads are regarded as lebanese restaurants are they?

In a nut shell, I was extremely impressed overall with the service, being the waitstaff who seemed very experienced along with the head waiter who is also of Greek origin, and was able to communicate with the non-english speaking guests at the table. I also had the privilege of meeting the Chef (All I can say you can't get more authentic than him), and this what, perhaps, gave me the added confidence in the food that was served at our table.

Just a note: I was dining with a table of 8 people, 3 of whom were visitors from Athens and along with the other guests at the table really enjoyed the evening very much. Thanks guys, I owe it to you to post this message, to applaud your prestige representation and service, that is very rarely found at other Greek restaurants I have visited in the past.

Aug 11, 2007

Alexia*
3

8.8 Highly Recommended

Food 9 Ambience 8 Service 9 Value 9

Good service, very nice food and plenty in the plate, I will be back for sure. Thank you Sophocles for a very good night.

Aug 10, 2007

bambos1
1

1 of 2 readers found the following review helpful

2.8 Not Recommended

Food 2 Ambience 3 Service 5 Value 1

Party of 6 went there for dinner on a Saturday night. We were after a great Greek experience! Well, a word to the wise, just give this place A HUGE miss! Honestly, there is so little Greek cuisine on the menu that the restaurant should not even be allowed to list as a Greek restaurant. It is really a mix of a small number of Greek dishes mixed with an overwhelming number of other 'classic' Mod Oz and european dishes (but don't presume that any of these dishes are being cooked or presented well).

Aside from the poor showing of Greek dishes in the menu, the food overall is overpriced and suffers severely in terms of taste, quality and quantity. Dips were @ $7, entrees $13-19 and mains from $26. I really don't believe that you can slap two small sticks of supermarket style "chicken souvlaki' on a plate with half a cup of rice, greasy roti style bread and loads of cheap Greek salad (ie 2 bits of feta, 2 olives but loads of tomato and capsicum) AND say it is worth $26. Yeah right!

The desserts fared little better, the creme brulee was cold including the toffee glaze, the contents of the bowl tasted more like baby's egg custard than a professional attempt. In, summary I think this restaurant by doing things like adding bok choy to souvlaki demonstrates how little committed or interested it has in providing an authentic Greek restaurant experience.

The wait staff were a beacon in an otherwise desolate experience. Cheerful, funny, prompt and informative. If this is Sophocles under New Management then someone better bring on the NEW New Management. I sincerely hope that this restaurant can improve.

Aug 05, 2007

FoodieFantasy
1

10 Highly Recommended

Food 10 Ambience 10 Service 10 Value 10

I was told about Sophocles from a work collegue and recently made a trip with my husband. Excellent is an understatement. It was a quiet atmopshere that wasn't interrupted by screeching cars and loud exhausts. We were able to enjoy a lovely meal by an authentic Greek chef and Greek waiter. The food was absolutley divine and the service was flawless. Excellent value meals, very surprising that these venues still exist in Parramatta.

Jul 18, 2007

Suzanna
1

2 of 6 readers found the following review helpful

2 Not Recommended

Food 3 Ambience 1 Service 2 Value 2

Very sad presentation and service for the New Management of Sophocles. Our group of 20 Adults were left feeling very hungry, don't know any other Greek restaurant that has Buck Choy as one of their vegetables.

May 28, 2007