Bolete Restaurant And Catering in St. Catharines

If you are looking for a sophisticated, clean, restaurant, downtown St. Catharines, with courteous well-spoken staff; this place certainly hit all those points, not to mention the food was so filled with flavor that I must go back to try this place again.

Excellent attention!

Absolutely love it here. The food is incredible and the service and atmosphere are very comfortable!

Gaslighting by waiter. Won t be returning

As always, we had a terrific dinner. The food is innovative and beautifully prepared and presented, and the service is friendly and efficient. There are also daily specials which are delicious, and a price fix menu if you wish. It s a great choice if you are going to an event at the Performing Arts Centre as it is a stone s throw away. Highly recommend it.

Our waiter was amazing! (Geoffrey) Our party was almost 30 mins late and he took it all in stride and not once rushed us. Food was amazing and atmosphere was cool and refreshing!

One of the best chefs in the city!!

Absolutely delicious food! Went here for the first time last night before a concert and had a fabulous meal with some unique cocktails! The service was excellent and we loved the vibe and the artwork! Would definitely recommend for those looking for a great dining experience

Amazing place food was second to none. Service was the best ever. Hidden gems oysters were outstanding, steaks done to perfection

Such a beautiful place with a very welcoming atmosphere. The waiters and staff are very professional and friendly. The fried octopus was absolutely amazing!!!!

Wunderbar! Delicious tasting menu cooked up by Chef Andrew. Service by Amy was impeccable! All in all a 5* rating. And deserved! Food

While standing on St. Paul St. in St. Catherines looking for a good restaurant to dine in on the phone, a kind local recommended Bolete restaurant. My sister and I enjoyed a very delicious dinner in this spacious, artfully decorated, clean restaurant. The dinner exceeded our expectations! We had the Grilled Octopus and the Charred Plum and Greens for appetizers. We also had the Black Cod and Braised Chicken with Blackened Brussel sprouts. All were very delicious. Attentive and comfortable service. Loved to try other delicious another day. We met another local foodie/party girl on the way out. She also confirmed that this a beloved upscale restaurant patronized by the locals among a few other favorites. While this restaurant doesnt come up when we search for good restaurants in Niagara region, very likely because it is not on Open Tables, or did not pay the search engines. Try this place and you will be delighted as we were!

The food and service are always fantastic. Vegetarian options: Vegetable lasgna Food : 5/5 |

I recommend everyone to visit Bolete and do yourself a favour . The service is unmatched. The staff truly cares about your experience. The food is absolutely amazing everything we tasted melted in our mouths. Absolutely the best meal we had in a while. Thanks for making our valentine night wonderful. Highly recommend!

Cold plate sent back...

First time here - one of our favourite meals of all time. Oysters, truffle fries, pork belly and escargot for starters. (Best escargot I have had). Our mains were chicken supreme, cod and the short rib. Every single dish was perfect. Cocktails also delicious. (Highly recommend the New York Sour). Lovely staff and nice atmosphere. A real gem in St Catharines. Highly recommend Bolete

An excellent gem in downtown St. Catharines.

Been a regular for years, and this place is outstanding!! The best in the region. Just had the foie gras torchon nobody else does it*****

Wow! What a great experience! It started with a nice glass of bubbly for the birthday girl and then something that has been missing from restaurants AMAZING IN HOUSE FRESH MADE BREAD - focaccia too (on the house - you can even buy the flour). We decided to share the truffle fries as an appie. The flavor of this dish was unbelievable and addictive, the fries were cooked to perfection no grease - it felt healthy. Then on to the artful entree lobster spaghetti! The flavor and texture - again perfection! I will definitely be back at Bolete. So many things to try and I m pretty sure they are all amazing. This restaurant feels like you are at a friend s comfy clean home! You won t be disappointed! That s a guarantee! Eating here is an experience you won t want to miss!

Always enjoy visiting Bolete. Staples for us are the fresh oysters and tempura perch.

Great place for dinner! Highly recommend!

I have enjoyed Bolete Restaurant. I have been going for some time now. Most excellent service and food. Although they sometimes, have inconsistency with their food. The Chef, stands over hes cooks. In an open viewable kitchen to the dining room. Yet, His cooks have shown inconsistency from time to time. This is unacceptable, on their level. Its contrary to the vision and place that the Chef is and would inspire to be. His reputation deserves more! Id like to watch and keep attending this restaurant for the years to come. I hope it continues to grow in its craft. I would vouch for, Bolete Restaurant. I can recommend it.

Phenomenal service and food

1st visit yesterday and will frequent again. Top notch service...true meaning of teamwork. Food delicious and a sight to behold. Perfectly seasoned and not swimming in sauces. 4 stars as at times music a little too loud. Fine dining at its best.

Really slow service and the food was meh. Very unimpressed.

Was our first time chicken supreme was good truffle friend was good Parking: Gotta use honk Mobile Food : 4/5 | Service

Great food and service. We ll definitely be back.

It s one of the best restaurants in Canada and I m utterly proud that it s located in downtown St. Catharines. With exquisite food, amazing wines, captivating cocktails and professional service, you CANNOT go wrong!!

Best place in downtown for having cocktails and duck breast .

Absolutely amazing experience. The dishes were delicious. Top notch service, very attentive. Would go back to try all the other dishes

I didnt know quite what to expect from this restaurant. I knew that the chef touts that pastas, sausages, and even cured meats are made in-house. And that is an incredibly impressive thing to boast if its done correctly and I was expecting it to be an expensive meal but lackluster. I was pleasantly and decidedly wrong. This restaurant serves some of the best produce and wines that Niagara and Canada as a whole can offer. Canada-centric in the proteins - pork, beef, and local pickerel smatter the menu with an impressive array of worldwide influences - from Asian to Italian. The sole focus being on fresh Canadian ingredients served with care. Taking the servers lead for their favourite dishes, I was delighted with the tempura style perch - light and flakey, against the perfectly seared duck breast for a main. Pink and juicy without any hint of gaminess. Ending the meal with an apple crumble with enough tartness to make sure your palate isnt blown out, I will say that this meal can rival anything in Toronto, and the prices werent bad at all. Definitely worth a stop if youre looking for a fantastically curated meal, and ask your server to lead the way.

Terrific spot for a classy evening. Service is always top notch, food is creative and meticulous. Lamb shoulder is a standout when on the menu. Awesome Sunday roast too.

Awesome food, great service and friendly staff. Would recommend 100% and come back anytime !

Just stood there staring at hungry guests with the dull eyed stubbornness of a mule!! Unbelievable!

We had a wonderful experience. My partner and I are very experienced diners. Great cocktails, very nice (and reasonable) wine selections, food was fresh and well prepared. We chose to have many of the smaller plates in lieu of mains (we enjoy more variety). Oysters, perch, octopus, pork belly, featured salad with peaches and burrata, and lastly the rillette feature. Lets not forget about about the house made focaccia...yum. Emma was a great server! Skip the wineries and give this place a go! highly recommend. Excellent value for the quality of food and service.

From the moment we stepped into the restaurant we were greeted by a friendly hostess/server, Amy. After a quick response we were directed to our table of choice. The service remained quick, attentive and she was able to answer our queries in regard to the wine and food. Portions were reasonable as the main meal was quite satisfying. This is a restaurant you should give your attention to.

Reservation was at 7PM...got our food at 9:35PM. Honestly, thats unacceptable, we were a group of 10+. Bill wasnt calculated right due to 10+ people. Manager should have done something about this to compensate for the delays. Waitress was doing great and did a great job. The striploin was cooked well and decent flavors.

From out of town and originally booked another restaurant, but this little gem was recommended by someone in the industry. A lovely atmosphere. The lamb and pasta dishes were perfectly presented and delicious. Would also recommend the dumplings and sweet potato fries. We will definitely be visiting again when we are down this way.

Excellent place, people and food

I never knew this place existed! It is a hidden gem and is one of the best meals we had in a long time. The food was amazing and well prepared, beautiful presentation. The service was also incredible. Overall a fantastic dining experience. We definitely will be back!!

Modern and relaxing atmosphere, the food is delicious. The chef and staff are kind and attentive. Weve been here several times and always have a great experience.

My sister took me and my son to celebrate his birthday.......it couldnt have been better! Loved the atmosphere and decor, the service was personal & attentive and the food was delicious. We really enjoyed ourselves and of course, we will be back! Food

Unfortunately, we did not have the opportunity to enjoy a dining experience at Bolete. We had reserved but were told when we arrived that we would be seated downstairs. The stairs were a daunting prospect as my husband has a serious breathing issue. We could not stay. When we made our reservation, we were not told that the restaurant seating was not accessible. Very poor customer service.

Exceptional food and service. Certainly comparable to my very favourite Toronto Restaurants. If I were only permitted a very short description I would say: HIGH END cuisine in a comfortable setting. and they book dinner parties too!

Second time my boyfriend and I have ate there and it is absolutely fantastic. The food is prepared to perfection and the team is amazing. They definitely have a passion for food and you will not be disappointed. And you part with something unique and delicious from their market. Will definitely be back ! Thank you !

The food was okay, the portions were small and it was really expensive. I might give this place another chance but I will be staying away from the salty seafood

Great atmosphere, food, and incredible service !

Incorrect menu. No prices on fixed menu. Inexperienced waiter. Served incorrect main course. Cold food. Bus boy dropped his utensil On my wife s glass and broke the glass into pieces near her food. Unbaked Alaska for dessert. Very pricey. I suggest you go elsewhere . Plus terrible ventilation - My eyes very burning and my clothes smell .

Just wonderful. We came for valentines day, and we will definitely be coming back. Staff was excellent, very caring and knowledgeable. Food was next level, each course was great but my favorite was the PEI oyster fritter. I will dream about it. Definitely give it a try, it is pricey so keep that in mind... But definitely worth it especially for an special treat.

Food below average. The service was slow. If I pay top dollar, I expect at least one to be spectacular. Disappointed stopped somewhere else for food on the way home.

Why was I stupid not to have tried this restaurant before. What a waste of time trying to find an excellent restaurant in the Niagara region and more particularly in Niagara On The Lake where everyone thinks its the place to be... No guys!!!! The place to be for a fine dinning, very good food, great service and nice ambiance, its BOLETE in St Catharines. I cant wait to go back to try new dishes. THANK YOU!!!!!

Always 10/10 food and service

My fiancé and I came to Bolete on a trip to Niagara on the Lake and we could not have had a better time. The service was quick and extremely friendly, the food was amazing and high quality, and the atmosphere was very comfortable yet classy. We had the crab cakes and oysters to start and they were both very good. The duck confit was delicious and the lobster spaghetti was delicate and perfectly cooked. We unfortunately did not have time to stay for dessert but we will surely be back at some point to make that right.

Well theres no nice way to say this.. the service was bad and the food followed suit. Water glasses were left empty, the pasta was over salted (and I like salt!), and my poor salmon was definitely overcooked, and the portions for the appetizer in particular, oh so tiny and sad. The menu drew us in because it looked ambitious and interesting, the experience was just one big fat disappointment. But we still had a great time and the decor was nice too, although it was noisy and lacking in intimacy. Just dont expect fine dining or service that shows care and professionalism. Its not available at Bolete. Its a restaurant that falls far short of what it aspires to be, and what it aspires to be is what made us go there in the first place.

Outstanding food and service. I had the veal chop, and my partner had the stuffed chicken breast -- both were amazing. And our server Jeffrey was simply top notch. Highly recommended.

Home from dinner and had such a great experience. All the food was spectacular and the service was perfection. Already planning my return.

Absolutely loved this place, our food was amazing, service was top notch and the price was reasonable for sure given the top level experience. Best meal Ive had in years hands down. We will definitely be back. Food : 5/5

Restaurant that may have had its good days, but they are behind it. Decent food, but the search for precision in flavors is not there. In a terrible neighborhood to boot. It s an environment for party people, not for restaurants that claim to be gourmet. Poor wine list for such an establishment.

Great spot for high end cuisine in downtown st Catharines

Veal chop was outstanding. The sauce paired with the oysters, amazing. Great wines, solid cocktails, best patio in St. Catharines. Private dining room is a hidden gem. Love this place.

I have been dining at Bolete regularly for the last 5 or 6 years since they have opened. I have alway been impressed with their unique menu that changes often, they also make great specialty cocktails. Whether it s a curry lamb chop, the bolete burger or my favourite the duck wings. Bolete is always a good choice.

If you appreciate a full dining experience with great food, service and ambience, then Bolete should be your first choice. You are welcomed like an old friend when you arrive and you can either sit inside and watch the culinary masters work or enjoy the summer weather on the patio. The lobster spaghetti is to die for, but then again, Sunday Brunch with the lobster benedict is too! Cant wait to make another reservation soon.

Love this place! My friends and I found it a few years ago and it s remained a favourite. They ve done a really nice job all around the board.

Great experience. Great food. Great staff!

Not what it used to be. Service is really sloppy. Went a few doors down to Monello s after we had starters at Bolete and had a way better time, better service too. The charcuterie board at Monello s is double the size of Bolete s and half the price. Wine selection was better too. Bolete is crumbling

Better than ever! Great food, great service. Haven t been back since Covid. Try the dumplings!

Stopped by for some apps and a glass of wine mid afternoon. We shared oysters, dumplings, tuna/salmon and chicken liver brulee. All were very flavorful and well presented. Service was great. Definitely will come back. Entrées looked amazing as they walked past our table.

Came here with a wedding party. Took over 90min for meals to come out took 50min for coffee and tea. Servers forgot some orders so people went hungry. Took over 3 hrs for a brunch and took 30 more minutes just to get the bill. Poorly ran and unprofessional establishment. Highly recommend going across the road to the pub if you don t want to waste away your whole day.

Sunday brunch never again. Arrived at the venue around noon where there was a set menu for the party. After waiting for about 40 minutes I got up and asked for service from 1 of 3 waitresses and one bartender. About thirty minutes after taking our drink orders we received cold coffees. We then continued to wait and wait when one of our guest decided to take our tables food orders for the servers. Yes we took our own food orders. I did not mind the food. Cashing out was a absolute nightmare. The servers did not know how to work the System and it took longer to cash out then receive service. I strongly suggest not going to this establishment in fear of getting your entire Sunday wasted.

Had a terrible experience that couldve been resolved if the staff had proper client-servicing etiquette. Do not recommend dealing with this establishment.

I could go on and on about how dissatisfied I am about my experience at Bolete. It appears I don t have to, the negative reviews here are 100% accurate.

Do NOT come here. We came here with a large party and booked out the entire restaurant. The owner staffed the restaurant with only a few individuals who were mainly in training. The food (eggs) took two hours to arrive and they were inedible. Despite the terrible service and the inedible and overpriced food, the worst part of this experience has been dealing with the owner. He is refusing to give our group the deposit back because he is unhappy with the honest reviews people left after the fact. Also, after posting a number of other reviewers have posted saying how excellent this establishment is for large parties - clearly fake. The owner is a scam artist and this experience has been terrible.

Worst experience I have ever had at a restaurant!! Went for brunch on Sunday and it took 3 hours to receive our food! Simply unacceptable! Food was poor and the service was beyond terrible!! The staff had no urgency and the main chef and owner working at the back (with ponytail) was dumb as a brick!! Just stood there staring at hungry guests with the dull eyed stubbornness of a mule!! Unbelievable!!!!

We were a large group of people and booked this place for a post wedding brunch. They had their entire staff being trained and on their first day. They shouldve told us that they are unable to accommodate a large crowd like this. Simple as that just like other places who said they were unable to accommodate due to being short staffed. Had to wait over an hour just for a coffee. Extremely disorganized. The guests were literally taking everyones orders and handing the list to the servers and they still managed to make mistakes, make everyone wait over 2 hours and just be like sorry this is my first say. Even when it came to paying, the staff had no idea how to work their system and had to wait long times just to give them money. Please just be honest and truthful and say that you are unable to accommodate. Food was cold and inedible and service was absolutely horrendous. The worst part of all, owner also asked for negative reviews to be deleted and started posting fake positive reviews on the same day. Also, held on to the deposit and was extremely unprofessional and rude about everything. do not come come here. Do not trust this establishment.

Where do I begin ..this place is a complete DISASTER! I waited 34 minutes for a lemon water and over two and half hours for my duck wings and crab cakes. The duck wings were so raw I swear they were still flying on my plate and the crab cakes looked like mini sandcastles moulded from kitty litter, mind you I never tasted kitty litter before but I definitely have now, they were terrible ! Never mind the waitress I asked for the owner and complained to him, him and his little pony tail came over with a bunch of attitude like he s had many complaints before. This guy was worse then the food did not believe what I said and told me duck wings and crab cakes are made that way I laughed at him and walked out before something bad happened. Never attended this place or tell anyone you know to go here !

Extremely disappointed with our experience at this establishment. Not only because of poor planning to staff/serve a large party but the owner was extremely disrespectful when dealing with a very reasonable complaint regarding our experience. Stay away.

Overpriced and overrated for the awful experience. I can emphasize with the new staff however dont book a party of 60 the week of, if you are not prepared and ready to accommodate that. The food was not good and I asked as someone gluten free for my meal to come earlier/separate as i couldnt eat any apps, i waited 2 hours.

Disappointing service and the owner was unfortunately very rude in addressing the issues we had.

Poor service, owner was rude and was seen yelling at employees. Not very capable of running a business efficiently. Would not recommend, dont waste your time or money.

Really disappointed with this restaurant! Our table was forgotten about, it was a struggle just to get water! I do not recommend coming here.

Fantastic chef-inspired food, excellent service and creative cocktails with an excellent selection of local and international wines. A must visit in the downtown core.

Very disappointing experience. Besides the long wait for the food the eggs beneditc were not properly cooked, almost completely raw, which can be a risk of bacterial infection. I made the observation to the server but the chef did not pay attention to my complaint and the following orders came with the same issue. It was a mess. Dont go to this restaurant for your safety.

Awful experience in general, though our server was trying her best to make up for the lack of preparation by the restaurant to take a large group. It took them forever just for them to take our order, then the first dish came about an hour later and it took about the same time for the second dish. The eggs were served raw and the food in general was not very impressive and super expensive. Coffee and Mimosas were not included in the price and to add to our dissapointment we were asked to line up for over 30 minutes just to pay. All in all a terrible experience. My advice: Dont go to this restaurant. My one star review is overrated but there was not an option for zero star.

A modern restaurant with a lot of amazing talents which come to life in the chef prepared cuisine and curated cocktails. Never been disappointed. The meals are top notch and some of the most flavourful dishes. I have been coming here for years. I had several staff parties at bolete and also joined them for their NYE party 4 years ago and it was always very well run and organized and the food was delicious. That being said we know what we want and are patient in letting the chef and team make the event enjoyable and memorable for us.

I joined the group with great enthusiasm to enjoy a brunch that we hoped was going to be a time of joy and celebration. I had an unpleasant surprise to know that no drinks were included in the price, not even coffee. I tried a drink from a friend at my table who had ordered ahead of time and I didnt like the taste of it, so I decided to just drink water. After MANAGING TO ORDER two dishes (starter and second) of the four that were offered, the first dish arrived after more than 30 minutes and had to wait much longer for the 2nd dish to arrive. Neither of the two dishes was good, just because of how hungry I was, I ate. At the time of paying, I had to wait in line for more than 20 minutes. This Restaurant Bolete Sr Catharines at 176 st paul street, IS NOT AN OPTION to be repeated

Polite, friendly and accommodating.

Finally had a chance to experience this restaurant last night, which did not disappoint! The restaurant is clean, modern and not overwhelming (i.e., no blaring music to compete with when trying to have a conversation). The staff were attentive without being invasive. Finally, the food was delicious! We enjoyed three courses and will definitely be back for more!

Beautiful restaurant, amazing service and unreal food!!! Highly recommend for a nice dinner out.

So unprofessional! Will never dine here again!

We walked in to this restaurant accidentally but were very grateful we did. It is a hidden gem, understated from the outside but the atmosphere, service and food, repeat food, was outstanding and high end. Had their prime rib and pork chop, both of which were cooked perfectly. Had the chocolate salted caramel cheesecake which was to die for. Jeffrey and Amy were our servers and were welcoming, prompt, accommodating and impeccable in their service, even to the point of warming customers coats just prior to leaving. This is a restaurant not to be missed for a wonderful dining experience. This may sound like a paid ad but it is only an impressed customer.

Fantastic! Fresh and flavourful! Gorgeous decor and amazing food. The owner was so welcoming. Well definitely visit this gem again.

This was our first time at Bolete and we were celebrating our engagement. Upon arrival we were given a glass of champagne which was lovely. Our meal was absolutely incredible and the service was very professional and attentive. I would definitely recommend going here for sure.

Oyster and dumplings and lamb shank

Wonderful ambiance & great food !

I ve probably dined at Bolete a little over half a dozen times now both with family and my boyfriend. It s a great local restaurant with a refreshing menu, fun cocktails, and amazing oysters. I would definitely recommend the truffle fries, duck, and crème brûlée. While I will definitely return for the food, the service could be more consistent. On more than one occasion, our servers (who don t bother to introduce themselves) have taken over 20 minutes to just take my boyfriend and I s drink and food orders. This would be totally understandable if the restaurant was busy, but with a total of maybe 6 tables split across at least 2 servers, it was quite disappointing to feel so dismissed. Bolete s menu always has unique plates, but I find myself hesitating to return as the service (perhaps towards patrons in their early 20s) is so off putting.

Everything was perfect, the food and the staff

First time visiting and I was pleased with the experience. Service was very professional, polite and fast, very attentive without hovering. My fellow diner had been there before and she recommended we share a particular item and then we each had an entree. Presentation was beautiful, dishware and silverware classy and clean. Always love a fabric napkin!! Interior is very clean and modern, lovely decor. Prices were good, considering the quality and presentation. Thank you for the positive experience. My only suggestion would be to keep the music lighter and a bit quieter, some tracks were heavy and loud, didnt suit the environment nor the experience. Congratulations on a beautiful and classy spot!

Great food, staff, and experience as a whole!

Today was my first visit and it is now my favorite place to have brunch

Love the atmosphere. The evolving menu is exceptional Staff is too knotch Bolete is My favourite place in St Kits Only ine issue is the music, it was a bit loud for one guest who has hearing issues. Other than that perfect evening

Food is always creative and delicious. Local wines are all over the menu and well chosen. Cocktails are crafted wonderfully and taste amazing. Service is also great. Cheers to the chef and his whole team

This spot is wourth every penny.

Had an amazing evening at Bolete where me and my team enjoyed a Christmas dinner .The food was amazing,Jeffrey was very warm and hospitable ,Andrew did a great job with the food .The atmosphere was warm and comfortable ! Everyone had a good time .True downtown St Catharine s gem.Highly recommend!

Excellent service and outstanding food! Highy recommend. Staff is amazing, great atomsphere and reasonable priced for such amazing service and food!

Had the $40 winter warmer which was great value. Entree was ordinary, gyoza and seafood chowder. But the mains were awesome, steak and pork. Dessert was also very good. I would recommend this restaurant and will be going back.

Had a great night with friends here. The place has a great open concept. Small but very well executed menu that tasted delicious. Portion of the pasta a little light.

Tonight s dinner suffered greatly. The soup was bland, the salad had qualities and some downside when I hit some raw onion that didn t belong. And then the waitress forgot to put in our main order in. We sat for a long time without any attention from the waitress. Then , after an apology, the main course came and my wife s fish was overly salty and had a redundancy of carrots that was weird. And my pasta was undercooked and felt like noodles and meat, nothing special at all. Everything was a miss tonight.

We went on a thursday night. It was... okay. The food wasnt anything exceptional.

Bolete Restaurant offers a unique menu choice and a wonderful dining experience in downtown St. Catharines. We are looking forward to our next opportunity to enjoy a nice dinner out with our friends. Lola and Andrew have always provided us with a memorable meal coupled with a most comfortable atmosphere.

Been here a couple of times now and the food and service are always on point!

Great service, mouth watering food. Lovely atmosphere. Really special spot on the St Paul Strip

We previously ate a bolete and felt it was one of the best restaurants in town. Upon our most recent visit we were greeted with food that was much more underwhelming and cheap. Corn and Mac n chesse were the only available sides. It felt very low fare for fine dining prices. Really sad about our most recent visit but hopefully this review can find the chef well as we love the service at the restaurant.

Pre COVID March 14th we had dinner and the restaurant was empty , was the last restaurant we had dinner for three months the food was exquisite always but the service was impeccable . Tash was looking after us found him very knowledgeable courteous and attentive . Flip forward to October 2nd our first meal at Bolete since the March date. Once again we had the pleasure of being looked after by Tash and once again overwhelmed by the service. Tash is simply amazing be sure to ask for him when making reservations. Thank you Tash you are simply the best !!!

Had such a great time here. The food was some of the best Ive had all year. They know how to prepare duck. Awesome place.

Ive been wanting to eat here for awhile, Ive heard nothing but great reviews. We had the French onion soup and squid, along with the stew and lobster spaghetti. The service was great, however the food was just ok. For the price I was disappointed. The soup had almost no broth, the squid was tender, the dumplings in the stew were just bad, the spaghetti was ok.

Food is ok at best, very expensive but very small portions.. Could almost get better bang for your buck at mc ds.. But this place is very well decorated, lighting is perfect. Great place to take a date if youre a hipster or a Gen x pansie.

Excellent atmosphere. Beautiful, funny, knowledgeable staff. Top notch food. Highly recommend.

Food was delicious. The scallops were cooked to perfection

I love this restaurant! Atmosphere, service and food is 5 star

The food was great. No concerns there. But service was a little lackluster. We werent told of the weekly specials at any point prior to ordering, when in fact we would have preferred to order the entrees specials from the board, that we only discovered existed after our meal. When it was mentioned to the server she just stated oh yeah those are the weekly specials and then walked away. As I stated the food was excellent, but it takes it down a peg when you see something you would have preferred hands down but its too late. Despite great tasting food, still leaves a bad taste in your mouth. Worth nothing the pierogi fries were delicious.

Amazing food... True foodie place.

The perogie fries are spectacular!!! Love the atmosphere, sat at the bar and relaxed

Visited again, and was blown away. Again. Cant say enough about this place. Always a treat to enjoy the fancy food! Service was excellent and every plate we received looked like a piece of art. Definitely one of the best restaurants in St. Catharines. (Note: very accommodating for dietary restrictions, safe for celiacs!)

Loud environment with a quiet staff. It was very difficult to hear our server the entire time. Pretty expensive for what I would call mediocre food. Every plate was more presentation than actual substance. Looks good on the plate, doesnt taste so good in your mouth.

It is always warm and family and the food never disappoints. I always have confidence my guests will enjoy themselves.

Way too expensive. A glass of wine $18.00?? A meal for 2 mostly vegetables and 3 scallops close to $150.00

Good burger, great cocktails, fantastic service. A nice fancy meal out. The appetizers are as good as the drinks. The duck wings and crispy ham hock were excellent. Also buck a shuck oysters!

Who knew St. Catharines had such good food? We came for the wineries, but loved the food here. The carrot gnocchi were really creative and perfectly spiced. Love the fact that they only serve Niagara wines and rotate the list frequently to give different vintners an opportunity. Despite having visited a dozen of the not-so-huge wineries before coming here, we only recognized two of the ten wineries they featured, and the wines we got were great.

This was a restaurant recommendation from a beautiful staff member at Vieni Winery - Bolete was a masterpiece through each dish. My wife and I started with duck wings (what a decadent glaze and melody of herbs), then dinner. I had the rabbit pappardelle (lovely and perfect proportioned) and my wife had the tenderloin (to put it lightly: the best tenderloin weve ever had, paired with baby red onions and some mashed potatoes all nestled in a reduction that sweeps your feet away).

Amazing food, great atmosphere, fantastic service. This place is a must visit. Open kitchen lets you see whats going on and makes the experience that much more enjoyable.

Great staff. Perfectly prepared food. We enjoyed our evening.

Duck wings are great

The main course Delish-menu was very tasty and reasonably priced. Unfortunately three sequential requests to reduce the radio volume of Rawcus loud music were necessary and very inappropriate to fine dining. Earplugs should be provided for retirees.

I was seriously mad at myself for not trying this sooner, the atmosphere was lovely, the lamb was to die for, the dumplings were insanely good, and the service was impeccable

Went for lunch with a friend last Friday. The food was amazing. The restaurant was spotless clean. The wait staff were friendly and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend.

Fantastic

One of the best restaurants downtown St. Catharines for eclectic, interesting food. Every bite is fantastic. If you are interested in a modern vibe and a forward thinking menu, try Bolete. There s a time and place for wings and burgers (you can find plenty downtown,) it s not here and that s good. You will find yourself trying to get a bit of each detail and ingredient on your fork for each taste and it s worth it. The staff goes above and beyond. They remembered a food allergy we requested almost a year later and adjusted the meal without prompt.

Had a great time here this past weekend. We came with a small group of people and all of our meals were great. The service was friendly and efficient. The duck wings were delicious! Am definitely coming back, this place is a gem.

Great place & great food!

Awesome experience

Great cocktails!

Classic diner fare, reasonable prices, fast service.

Perhaps this Is this the best restaurant in Niagara at the moment.

Awesome interior

Each visit is a unique experience, flawlessly and seemingly effortlessly executed. Its a marvel of downtown St Catharines and were lucky to have it!

One of my main downtown dining destinations.

Came by for some drinks and starters with a small group of friends. Great decor and a very well lit dining room. Staff were friendly but the service was a bit slow. We ordered our drinks before our food and got the food first. Great drink menu, but the drinks are incredibly strong. Some drinks were too strong to be enjoy6without diluting them.

Excellent menu, buck-a-shuck oysters (todays from Malpeque Bay, PEI) ... Not much selection for draught beer and service a tad slow but everything else was sublime

Service a little slow. Amazing food.

Excellent service combined with good food and interesting wine list.

Loved it! The quality of the food is really great and I was really impressed. Their homemade gnocchi were amazing! The desserts are also really great. The prices are also pretty reasonable.

Andrew s created a world class farm to table restaurant ! Dishes are as visibly beautiful as flavorful!

Loved Bolete! The atmosphere was gorgeous, The food was fabulous. The service was perfect. Cant wait to come back.

Great and professional service Food well presented and tasty.

food was a solid 7.5 service 8.5 and staff were very polite and not intruding gave a perfect amoumt of ti.e for me to get ssttled in and take a look at the menu. ill be going again.

Exquisite food, incredible service, pleasant ambience.

One of the worst experiences ever and this is coming from a person who never complains. Food is mediocre, salmon and beef were overcooked. Portions are quite small... PEI beef bavette dish had 8 small bites of meat. Service was slow... took an hour and 45 minutes from sitting down to entrees to come out. Our table was set over the only floor vent in the middle of the restaurant... vent is about a foot in diameter and was furiously blowing cold air from under the floor right on us. Yes, this vent is huge and is the only one for the whole restaurant. We had a reservation... restaurant should have never put a table in that spot, it was absolutely horrendous. I would have preferred the restaurant to not take my reservation if they could not accommodate with a table where a huge vent is not blowing cold air directly on you. My recent McDonalds experience was much more pleasant.

Great food, great atmosphere, great staff. Not inexpensive, and the chair wasnt one in which Id want to sit for too long. (Im partial to a comfortable seat when relaxing!)

Excellent food and service. The dessert was above and beyond. Great place!

Friendly staff Super clean Beautiful presentation Quality ingredients Vegan choices. I highly recommend it.

Had a wonderful meal and experience. We didnt have a reservation but were quickly accommodated; we were sat at the bar which I personally enjoyed as I love watching the chefs cook. Our appetizers (duck confit dumplings and ancient grains&inari) were stuffed with flavour. I had the scallops as my main which were divine but just a little too much salt for my preference. On the expensive side, but you get what you pay for. Definitely will return for a date night.

Food is really mediocre in taste, not bad but nothing special. Beautiful presentation, but very small portions so the table of 4 all left hungry even with appetizers and main course. Not worth the money for those reasons, perhaps if they doubled the size of all the dishes (apps and mains) it would be a great place to go. Very clean and beautiful inside. Very friendly staff. Local beers and great cocktails.

Great food and service, high prices, tiny portions.