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    Sopra Bistro

    3.4 (331 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 8:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    lobster wonton
    Scott W.

    This was our second visit here. It's in the middle of downtown Lake Geneva -- a busy street with lots of shops and restaurants. It has a classic-looking front façade, made from crafted wood millwork. Inside, on the lower level, is a bar area and seating for different-sized groups. Upstairs is another dining area that isn't as well furnished, but it is definitely quieter (which is always our pick). We had reservations on a Friday night and got seated right away. Our server got us settled in with water and menus. They have a drink menu with some interesting offerings of hand-crafted cocktails. We settled on a couple of Pinot Grigios, Old Fashioneds, and a Lo Siento. All were very good. After our server (Calvin, who did a great job the entire night) explained all of the specials, we decided on the Seba-tons (Lobster Wontons); the Duck; Lamb Chops; Brrr-atta (Pasta); and the Bronze Medal (Filet). All the food was amazingly good. The Lobster Wontons were hot, flavorful, and crisp (not greasy). Each piece was a good size. We didn't wait long for the entrées to come out. Each of them was well presented, hot, seasoned nicely, and generous in portion. My lamb chops were the perfect medium rare (almost as good the next night when I had leftovers). The potatoes with olives, feta, etc. were inventive and delicious. The first meal we ate here was memorable, but I think this meal even topped that one. Absolutely delightful. We would definitely come back for another meal. My only suggestion would be to add a little more décor upstairs (maybe a picture or two :).

    Scallops
    Malia Y.

    We had reservations for memorial weekend which are recommended for prime hours. Service was fine. Our server didn't seem particularly interested but they did get better throughout. Efficient but not necessarily pleasant. I didn't feel rushed though either. The seating is also pretty tight for small groups which I didn't love. There were three separate tables for parties of 2. We were the 630 arrival and we were seated in the middle. Throughout the evening they filled those seats and it's not as intimate as you'd like. I think for larger groups you would not have this issue. I'm assuming their menu rotates considering the drink menu was not the same as the one in person. We got one of the appetizers which was goat cheese on arugula with a citrus vinaigrette. I thought this was very tasty. Light, flavorful, a bit of crunch. I absolutely loved my dish - the summer scallops. They were cooked to perfection. Not oversalted, and not rubbery. Also, I think the corn purée added a hint of sweetness. The broccolini had a nice char - I think it could've been cooked for a minute longer. I think given the area this is in, I'm not surprised at the prices which seem to deter people from coming here. Overall, had a good experience and would return again.

    Salad
    Clara S.

    We had a date night here on a Saturday and were seated upstairs, which was interesting because the first floor was empty at the time. Service was quick, and the bread we ordered was nice and warm. We also got the octopus and mussels for appetizers. The octopus was delicious but on the smaller side, while the mussels were interesting as it came topped with fries but was a huge portion. I also got a salad and asked for easy dressing but it came drenched! Otherwise was a tasty salad that went nicely with the duck ragu we ordered. Overall good food and casual ambiance in downtown lake Geneva!

    Kate N.

    Had a wonderful dinner with amazing food and drinks here! Our server, Sophia, was absolutely phenomenal and made the night a total hoot. We got the tuna tar tar to start and thought it was great- nothing out of the ordinary other than the fact it comes with ginger as opposed to some sort of chip to eat it off of. But regardless, was still great. The scallops were so amazing that they didn't even need a sauce! I had gotten the "spicy" thai sauce on the side because I have a low tolerance, but after trying it I realized it would've been just fine. My sister got the vodka gnocchi on the special list tonight and absolutely loved it! I think the vodka sauce was amazing and worth the calories. My father got The Betsy and thought the steak was perfectly cooked and well seasoned. For dessert, Sophia recommended the ice cream dessert drink that has a bunch of different liquors in it- don't remember the name but it was so good we ordered two. Also, I had the dark/milk/white chocolate dessert with hazelnut was 10/10. A nice ambience with a cozy, dark interior and great service. Would love to come back when i'm in town next!

    Cauliflower purée soup with white truffle oil
    Marianne D.

    Yay!!! Last night we had a great experience at Sopra. As you can see, I've been dining at this restaurant for a number of years and had some not good experiences. I'm so happy that everything from cocktails to food to service was great last evening. First of all, Ava was an absolute delight. She came to our table with a smile and introduced herself. Her service was impeccable, always checking on us and seeing if we needed anything. Such a vast difference from past experiences, especially just 3 months ago. I think the owner/chef read some of the reviews and made a change to some of his wait staff. It makes a huge difference to receive attentive and friendly service. Kudos to him! There were four of us that dined here for my friend's birthday. Right away, Ava asked who the birthday girl was. It didn't go unnoticed. We ordered cocktails and then shared the burrata appetizer and the grilled Caesar salad. I love that Caesar salad and get it most every time I dine here. For dinner, two of my friends ordered fish, entrées, the swordfish, and the salmon. My other girlfriend ordered the breaded veal chop, and I ordered the lemon bucatini that I had in July. Still really delicious. Everyone loved their entrées. Ava brought a dessert menu and the birthday girl picked out a mascarpone dessert, which was delicious. When we receive the bill, Ava took the time to write happy birthday to my friend. I enjoyed my interactions with Ava in the time she spent chatting with us. I sure hope that this restaurant keeps up the good work. I do love coming here to dine.

    Goat Cheese
    Jessica J.

    Had a nice anniversary dinner here on a recent visit to Lake Geneva! This cozy little place serves up Italian-American foods, so we were excited to give the menu a try. We of course had to start with the warm bread, which came with a salted butter that was so good we ordered more. We also had the fried goat cheese. It included baby arugula, honey orange vinaigrette, cayenne pepper and a honey drizzle. Tons of great flavor here. For mains we decided to go with one pasta and one entree to split. Off the pasta menu we chose the "dwayne." This dish was made with tagliolini and had loads of sautéed rock shrimp, chilis, sun dried tomatoes, garlic, white wine, and parm. It was pretty good but can't say it was worth the whopping $30 price. "Gettin' piggy wit it" was our other pick, and this were some tasty, grilled double bone, pork chops! There wasn't much too the sides (well-sauced cannellioni beans), as the meat is clearly the focal point. Again, not quite worth the high price, but still a delicious dish. Our server didn't offer the friendliest of energy, but the food runners certainly did. Parking around here is a little scarce, as it's a busy downtown spot, so plan to look for street parking. The overall venue and atmosphere of the night was enjoyable!

    1/2  order of the roasted beet salad
    Lisa S.

    I was torn between 3-4 stars but ended up at a 3 since there was nothing super duper special. The service was probably the most enjoyable aspect with our server being absolutely delightful and funny. The cocktails were tasty as well. However, we had to out in our entire order at the same time - appetizers, salads, main course, so that was a little inconvenient. Also, I really wanted a different main course, but they refused to substitute broccoli which I can't eat, so I had to choose my second choice which was the Halibut. It was delicious, but accommodating guests with dietary restrictions is definitely not their thing. The food was delicious, but the other issues we had resulted in a lower star rating.

    Sausage & Peppers
    Todd B.

    4.75* (out of 5) Food: 5* Atmosphere: 5* Value: 4* Service: 5* 07/29/2023 Our friends made reservations to enjoy this place during our annual trek to visit them near Lake Geneva. Boy, do they know how to pick restaurants to impress us during our visits (we never want to go home...)! From the moment that we were seated until we left (and introducing us to the owner in between), Scot took fantastic care of us! We started with a round of drinks - my wife going for the Cassandra (see picture) and myself going with the Smoke Break (see picture - a Kentucky beer and a shot of Mezcal). We both tasted each others drinks and both found the Cassandra to be delicious. I ordered the Smoke Break because it came with Mezcal and if you follow my posts or see the recipe on my site - I LOVE Mezcal Palomas in the summertime. I'm not a huge fan of sipping straight alcohol though (like it mixed so I can drink instead) and didn't find anything special about the beer...so wouldn't order it again, especially given the price. The Table Bread (see picture) was delicious along with the spread. For starters, our friends ordered the Brussels (see picture) and my wife and I shared the Beets Me (see picture). Both of these salads were unique, fresh and delicious - so I'd highly recommend them. For our dinners, our friends ordered the Sausage & Peppers (see picture), my wife ordered the Greatest Of All Time (see picture) and I ordered the NOLA (see picture). We all shared tastes of each others dishes and I assure you that there was a lot of "that's delicious" after each bite! You absolutely won't go wrong with any of these dishes! We had our hearts set on Ice Cream up the street for dessert and Scot even had a good recommendation for a new gelato store just 2 blocks away (the next review...). You will love a stop here for dinner - just make sure that you make reservations...and say 'Hi' to Scot! If you found this review helpful, please show your appreciation with a Like or a Follow. Photos copyright: happyhourdesmoines.com & thefoodanddrinkguy.com

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    Fantastic service and decent food. Wine is overpriced . One of the best tiramisu. Great tuna tar tar. Pretty expensive

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    The food was excellent and the wait staff was professional. Nice ambiance inside. Thoroughly enjoyed a dinner out here.

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