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The Parlour Inn, Stratford, ON

The Parlour Inn

4.4
4.4
1130 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Contemporary Canadian
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The Parlour Inn has been welcoming guests to the heart of Stratford Ontario's downtown core for over 150yrs! It is a local favorite and a popular destination for theatre goers. Full of charm, and character, with modern day luxuries and amenities The Parlour Inn offers an inviting atmosphere, superior service and an innovative menu that puts a twists on classic fare. Locally sourced product ensures that quality and freshness is infused in every recipe. Local draughts and vintages are selected to compliment the menu and bring out the flavor of each course. Enjoy the causal yet elegant atmosphere of the main dining room, and lounge or relax on the patio. The Parlour Inns historic hospitality will enhance your dining experience!

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 8 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Canadian, Creative Western, Comfort Food
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 11:30 am–8:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sat 8:00 am–9:00 pm Sun 8:00 am–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (519) 271-4662
  • Website
    http://www.theparlour.ca/dining.htm
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Denis Hernandez
  • Catering
    240 seat, historic restaurant in downtown Stratford, 1 block from the Avon. Easily accessible free parking. Dining room consists of beautiful woodwork and stained glass, reminiscent of the 1800's when the building was originally built in 1871. Selection of 3 Private dining rooms available for groups of 20 to 100 people. *** PATIO OPEN, JOIN US TODAY !!!
  • Private party facilities
    Private dining rooms available for groups of 2 to 100 people (minimum spent, rental charges may apply) High Tech Executive Boardroom 65" Touch Screen TV, 14 Executive Leather Chairs, Set Up - Boardroom, "U" Shape, Classroom, Video Conference, Telephone Conference,
  • Location
    101 Wellington Street, Stratford, ON N5A2L4
  • Neighborhood
    Stratford
  • Cross street
    St Patrick
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,130 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

1,130 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had the prime rib.. delicious. Great service and beautifully decorated for the holidays… we will be back for sure.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Pavlov was to die for..., excellent service.

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  3. BarkerJ

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Had a very enjoyable evening with my sons. The food was excellent and our server, Alicia, provided above and beyond service - mixed in with a little bit of humour too! We got together for a somber recognition and she gave our evening a special touch.

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  4. DouglasL

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Thank you for a wonderful evening. We’ll be back for certain.

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  5. DianneC

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Charming restaurant with dark wood and parlour feeling. Felt welcome from greeting to exit. We had 4 different entrees and everyone enjoyed their meal.

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  6. KarenC

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience3
    We waited almost an hour for our food and people that arrived after us got theirs before us. The food was not good at all....salmon was overcooked and so were the noodles in the rigatoni. We paid $175.00 for our bill with tip and it was not worth it at all. Our waitress showed up maybe twice. It is way over priced. The restaurant itself is very nice but other than that...not worth it. It was our 44th wedding anniversary and I had said that when I booked.....and nothing. We will not go back. Definitely not worth the tremendous amount of money we paid. We only had a glass of wine each. Way over priced and the food is not good. So disappointed for the money we spent. We were thinking of booking a room at Christmas and having dinner but that won't be happening now. It was recommended by some people but like I said...we will not be back.

    The Parlour InnResponded on November 22, 2023

    Hello Karen, I am indeed sorry to hear your experience was not awesome. I always recommend to speak to your server at the time as they are able to do things on the spot to help make your experience better. I've forwarded your note to the manager to follow up privately.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the best dining experiences we’ve had in some time. The food and service were outstanding. The value was excellent. Truly one of the best smash burgers I’ve ever had, and I love a smash burger. My husband’s steak was cooked to perfection. One thing I really appreciated was the ambience. This restaurant has struck a lovely balance of cushioned seating and beautiful accents that make for a quiet, comfortable dining experience which we appreciate more and more as the concrete / steel / quick turnover vibe kind of takes over the restaurant scene. (Don’t get me wrong, nothing wrong with the industrial-style restaurant trend, but we really appreciate the comfortable, quiet, relaxed vibe as well.) We will certainly be returning next time we’re in Stratford.

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  8. KW01

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Dinner was delicious! Flat iron steak and the buttermilk chicken was fantastic and our server Ashley was so sweet and very attentive even though it was a full house.

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  9. HungryMom

    Toronto

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic lunch. What a beautiful historic space, and a two minute walk to the Avon Theatre. Will definitely return.

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  10. Cheryll

    Toronto

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a lovely restaurant! Service was superb and food was very good.

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  11. Curtsinthezone

    Toronto

    22 reviews

    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    It was a fine after theater stop. Good food. Great server.

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  12. RogerD

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Drove from Hamilton and it was worth the ride. Definitely met our expectations for lunch. Will go back.

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  13. bfarrell

    Toronto

    27 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Food was very good. Great value for cost compared to other restaurants in Stratford Quantity was there other than the salad which is small for 16 $ Steak is excellent and well priced. French fries are the best in town. Amazing french 75 cocktails. Wine list isn’t great but ok. Décor is desperate for an overhaul far to dark and dated in the 80’s Overall an excellent place to dine

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  14. GerryT

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience3
    Enjoyable evening. Great service, good food. Had to bypass the Pavlov…damn!

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  15. ErinO

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    The food was good. Very reliable. The atmosphere was great. It’s nice that they don’t try to cram you in, so you end up being should to shoulder with a complete stranger. The service was outstanding. This is the second time we have had Ashley as our server and she is beyond exceptional.

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  16. KarynB

    Toronto

    17 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience3
    Undercooked smash burger. Very ill the next day.

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  17. Mjdm

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    This is my go to spot when I'm in Stratford. Very good quality food and love the atmosphere.

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  18. KimA

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Delicious food and ambiance. Only negative thing was it was really hot in the restaurant so us overheating affected the experience. Maybe they were just trying to figure out the heat as cooler weather is starting.

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  19. DanielM

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent meals. Great choices. Everything was super fresh and flavourful. We had salmon, steak pork chop and Caesar salad. All prepared to perfection. Dessert was Pavlova…..spectacular. Great value all around

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  20. GillK23

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 24, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    A nice time had here with company. Long wait for our food and food wasn’t quite what we had hoped considering the price. Still enjoyable but would most likely take ourselves elsewhere in future.

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  21. AnitaV

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love the ambiance. Great location. We did not stay here this trip but will certainly consider doing so next visit to Stratford. Food was excellent along with the service. I had remarked to my husband how quiet the restaurant was given its proximity to the downtown so overall an excellent dining experience.

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  22. Charlie

    Philadelphia

    9 reviews

    1.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience4
    Very disappointed to arrive and learn they do not serve brunch despite being advertised on their website. We did not stay. We found a great place called Romeo’s Cafe and had a great meal there. Needless to say we will not return to the Parlour

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  23. Amazing

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love the atmosphere of the restaurant, pub like and the food and service top notch. We both had the prime rib on the Saturday evening and the portion was large, nice and thick and cooked perfectly to our liking.

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    It’s a great convenient spot to go if you’re going to the Avon or the Studio for a show. Really beautiful room and the food was quite good, not spectacular, but the overall experience was a 5

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  25. CHIPPY

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Ambience is exceptional. A great place for a pre-theatre dinner. Service was great; fast and friendly. Food was very good, prime rib was ample and delicious. Will certainly be back next season.

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  26. BethB

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 19, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Delicious food, friendly staff and very nice ambiance.

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  27. RichardF

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Nice 'dark wood men's club' decor, good segregation/separation between most tables. Decent menu of food, as well as wine and craft beer. Price point on par for Stratford theatre area, which of a bit of a premium.

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  28. DavidR

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 18, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience5
    Still continually shocked at the high price of 'basic' pub food! However, not just herr.

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  29. AnnB

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Parlour Inn restaurant exceeded my expectations and I would definitely recommend it.

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  30. SandyP

    Toronto

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Another great dinner with friends. Also exceptional service from one of our favorite servers Rachel.

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  31. Teddy

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time at this restaurant and everything about it was top notch. In particular our server was outstanding. Attentive, Informative, courteous, knowledgeable. The whole package.

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  32. Italianlovers2

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was friendly, timely and efficient. We had a group of 22 and everyone enjoyed their meals and the service.

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  33. HarveyB

    Montreal

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Very understated, service polished and everything we ordered was very good. There were tons of choices for non-meat eaters. But it was the Pavlova that dazzled us! Do not leave without ordering this and it's likely enough for your whole table.

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  34. Leah

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 13, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Good and service was very good. Charming and cozy atmosphere

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  35. DavidS

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service from Kathy! Food and ambience was exceptional as always.

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My wife and I celebrated our 25th Anniversary at the Parlour Inn on October 10th, 2023. It was a Marvelous experience. We weren’t taking in a play and the early crowd were gone so we had the place to ourselves ! Our server Tamara did a fabulous job, with suggestions (the smoked pork chop which my wife had was perfectly cooked) and I had the Flat Iron Steak which was totally decadent(Yum !) What can we say about the Pavlova ! You must have it ! We will be returning again for sure and Thank you Stratford ! Cheers

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  37. Rich

    Detroit

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Remember that at theatre time the staff gets rushed. Plan an earlier or later seating for best promptness or just relax and enjoy the ambiance!

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  38. NinaB

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 8, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    Prime Rib was not AAA it was too chewy. For the price a bit disappointing. But Pavolva was wonderful. Ambience was nice. Service was very nice and cheerful young lady. If we are in town for a play we may try again.

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  39. RobF

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Staff were excellent and a lovely Anniversary meal before going to the Theatre. We will be back

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  40. JoanneV

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always love coming to the Parlour. Your gluten free hamburg bun was the best I’ve ever had. Your fries are excellent and of coarse your Pavlova was the yummiest.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Contactless payment available

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

The Parlour Inn offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (519) 271-4662.

The Parlour Inn is rated 4.4 stars by 1130 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Parlour Inn

101 Wellington Street, Stratford, ON N5A2L4

Additional information

  • Cross street
    St Patrick
  • Neighborhood
    Stratford
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 11:30 am–8:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sat 8:00 am–9:00 pm Sun 8:00 am–8:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Canadian, Creative Western, Comfort Food
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Denis Hernandez
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.theparlour.ca/dining.htm
  • Phone number
    (519) 271-4662
  • Catering
    240 seat, historic restaurant in downtown Stratford, 1 block from the Avon. Easily accessible free parking. Dining room consists of beautiful woodwork and stained glass, reminiscent of the 1800's when the building was originally built in 1871. Selection of 3 Private dining rooms available for groups of 20 to 100 people. *** PATIO OPEN, JOIN US TODAY !!!
  • Private party facilities
    Private dining rooms available for groups of 2 to 100 people (minimum spent, rental charges may apply) High Tech Executive Boardroom 65" Touch Screen TV, 14 Executive Leather Chairs, Set Up - Boardroom, "U" Shape, Classroom, Video Conference, Telephone Conference,
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