The Prune Restaurant - Stratford, Ontario

Always enjoyed the prune and made a reservation not knowing they switched locations and teamed up with the stratford culinary school.... exceptional dining experience! Food was fantastic presentation was beautiful and The service was top tear. My wife was thrilled. We go out for dinner often in stratford and this ... was her favorite experience yet. This is a must if you haven't tried it yet. We can't wait to go back! Read more

The Prune is a culinary gem in Stratford. It is known for it’s thoughtfully prepared menus, the three-course prix fixe features dishes that complement each other perfectly. Paired with warm, expert service, dining here is a delightful experience.

Wonderful, memorable experience at The Prune. We were a group of 5, and every single dish was delicious and beautifully presented across the board. Flavors were outstanding, from the duck confit to the beef tartare and the salt cod croquette, each dish was well-composed and balanced to let the ingredients ... shine. The crème caramel dessert was truly one of the best desserts I've had in recent memory - the range of flavors (caramel with, unexpectedly, citrus) and the differences in textures (caramel popcorn on top!) combined to make for the perfect plated dessert to end the meal. The service was also exceptional. Our waitress, Rebecca, was very attentive and allowed us to have a leisurely meal at our own pace, which we always very much appreciate when getting together with friends and enjoying one another's company. The staff were always quick to ensure our wine and water glasses were topped off, and were very helpful with decanting a 2007 bottle that we brought for ourselves (for a corkage fee) to enjoy at the end of the meal. Highly recommend The Prune for anyone looking for an all-around exceptional meal! Read more

Truly a delightful experience. The staff was attentive, personable and exceptionally accommodating to our parties dietary restrictions. Our waiter did not miss a beat and a shout out to Chef Mike for creating a sauce on the spot to help a girl out for getting the duck confit. The food ... was outstanding - Not a single bad dish on the table for our party of 5. It's the kind of place where you want to go back every week (or more) so you don't miss out on trying any of the dishes on the monthly menu. The flavors were complex and each element of the dish complimented the other. The use of high quality seasonal ontario produce was right on the mark. Would highly recommend - you won't regret going. Read more

The best dining experience I've had in many, many years. After announcing a collaboration with the Stratford Chefs School, The Prune has reopened a dining room - and it does not disappoint. While you might expect the kitchen of a chefs school to be well run, it was the front-of-house ... that was the big surprise. It operated better than any restaurant I have ever attended. Our host, Christopher, was extremely gracious, knowledgeable and patient with our many questions. Our server, Bobby, was attentive, engaging and shared many insights about the menu, restaurant and staff. Even the bus staff was in top form and attended to our every need before we were even aware. The glass walled kitchen allowed us to view these master chefs at their craft. Every plate of artistry engaged all of our senses. From the amuse bouche to the final petit four, every one of our dishes was perfect. Standouts include the Foie Gras, the Carrot Terrine, the Beef Tartare, the rack of Lamb and the Chicken Marbella. Each was beautiful, had complex flavors and textures, and was perfectly paired with their reccomended wines. The dining room is on the smaller side (I would guess seating for 45 people) not including a few additional outdoor tables. It has modern, simple decor, and the acoustics allowed us to converse with ease, even in a full dining room. There is also a special, separate table for two in their wine room. This is fine dining at its best. The prices are commensurate. I would not recommend children or very large groups. We made our reservations several weeks in advance for a Saturday evening, which ended up being fully booked. I understand that The Prune collaboration is only through September 2023. I hope that they extend this very successful arrangement. The Prune is an exquisite dining experience that should not be missed. My sincere thanks to the entire staff for a wonderful evening. Read more