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The Starlight

Visa Dining Collection

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Comfort Food

64 Wellington St, Stratford, ON N5A 2L2

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2 people

Apr 6, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

About this restaurant

Great for live music
Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails

Located in the heart of downtown Stratford, steps away from the Avon Theatre, The Starlight is loved by locals & tourists alike. Listed as one of Air Canada’s 2024 Best New Restaurants, our menu crafted by chef Yva Santini is perfect for sharing pre/post theatre and is inspired by classic comforts with a modern twist. Our kitchen is open late 7 days a week to make sure you can dine at anytime. To drink: think ice cold martinis, bourbon sours on tap & fan fave house canned cocktails, hyper local craft beers & a small but mighty wine list focused on classic and organic styles. The vibe is motel chic meets mid-century modern and once night sets in the candles are lit and the room transforms .. think old school piano bar meets 70's lounge. We host live music featuring local musicians EVERY weekend. Saturdays are local good time bands, Sundays are musician focused folk, jazz, singer songwriter, & mondays pianists jingle the keys on the vintage piano. We can't wait to host you!

Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Yva Santini

From the OpenTable editors: With its retro wood panelling, dim lighting, vintage knick knacks and live music nights, the Starlight nails the cozy, neighborhood bar vibe. The food menu surprises and delights with snacky, seasonal dishes like spicy beef patties with mango chutney and po boi pierogies with remoulade, while the drinks list shines with local brews, quirky wines and classic cocktails.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Comfort Food, Cocktail Bar, Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed, Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu 4:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–1:00 am
Phone number
(548) 585-0028
Website
http://www.thestarlightstratford.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
We also love to host large groups - from private events to corporate functions to weddings, our space can host up to 80 ppl! If you are looking to book a reservation for 10+ ppl or inquiring about a private function, please email us at bookings@thestarlightstratford.com.

Location
64 Wellington St, Stratford, ON N5A 2L2
Neighborhood
Stratford
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

Happy Hour
Multiple dates available
Mon - Thu - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Introducing Happy Hour at The Starlight! Join us Monday through Friday, 4 PM to 6 PM, for unbeatable deals on drinks and snacks. Sip on a $10 Feature Cocktail, enjoy $6 Pints, or share a ½ Price Bottle of Wine with friends. Pair your drinks with our $15 Starlight Snack Plate for a perfect end to your day. Whether you’re unwinding after work or starting your evening, The Starlight’s new Happy Hour is the place to be.

Starlight Pull Apart BreadCA$10.00
Mozzarella, garlic butter, parm
French FriesCA$10.00
Starlight seasoned & served with house made aioli
Whipped Ricotta DipCA$14.00
Hot honey, pistachio, fried rosemary, crudite, kettle chips
Ginger Hoisin WingsCA$16.00
Crispy fried McIntosh Farms chicken wings, sticky sauce, sesame, green onion
Cashew CaesarCA$15.00
Dinosaur kale, romaine, cashew cream dressing, parmigiano, buttermilk fried shallots and crispy prosciutto
- Spicy Shrimp SkewerCA$8.00
Warm Carrot SaladCA$13.00
Lemon Tahini Dressing, Heirloom Carrots, Brussels Sprouts, Hot Honey Chilli Crisp
Spicy Beef PattyCA$12.00
Scotch bonnet Jamaican Jerk seasoned grass fed beef in butter pastry & mango chutney
Red Thai CurryCA$17.00
Red coconut curry, seasonal vegetables, grilled shrimp
AranciniCA$15.00
Arborio rice croquettes, Parmigiano, Mozzarella, Tomato Sauce
Po' Boy PierogiCA$15.00
House made shrimp & chorizo pierogies, remoulade, shredded lettuce
Starlight Mini MackCA$12.00
McIntosh beef patties, cheddar, onion, lettuce, pickle, starlight special sauce, slider bun
ChurrosCA$9.00
Cinnamon sugar & dolce de leche

What 32 people are saying

The Starlight reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.9Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Toronto / Ontario
Hot spot
Toronto / Ontario
Great for live music
Toronto / Ontario
Lively
Toronto / Ontario
Comfort Food
Southern Ontario
Best Ambiance
Southern Ontario
Great for creative cocktails
Southern Ontario
Hot spot
Southern Ontario
Great for live music
Southern Ontario
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Starlight offers a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere with "excellent food," "fantastic service," and "fun drinks." Guests appreciate the "divine" and "innovative" dishes, perfect for sharing. It's a lively spot with "awesome live music," making it ideal for a fun night out. Be prepared for a "lively" ambiance.

32 Reviews

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Sylvia
Toronto1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Starlight in Stratford is an absolute gem! From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere is warm and inviting and the service was top-notch—attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable about the menu. The drinks were exceptional, and the food was incredible—every dish was unique and perfect for sharing. Honestly, the best way to experience it is to order everything off the menu! Highly recommend and can’t wait to come back!
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Pat
Toronto1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The menu is limited, but the food never disappoints. The service is always attentive and the food is delivered in a timely fashion.
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Hailey
Toronto1 review
5.0
Dined on March 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Staff was friendly immediately upon entry. Drinks and service was fantastic.
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Betty
Toronto1 review
5.0
Dined on March 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food wine and service Music was abit loud for us but definitely will be back
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Caleigh
Toronto1 review
5.0
Dined on March 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is the perfect place to let your day melt away and exist in the beautiful ambience that the owners have curated. The food was absolutely divine, the drinks were innovative and delicious and the atmosphere was lovely and me and my friends felt so safe and comfortable there. I will be back soon.
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Barb
Toronto1 review
5.0
Dined on March 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We shared many delicious apps. Each one was great. I would definatly recommend their food. The staff and atmosphere was very warm and welcoming too. We will be back
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Debra
Toronto5 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 21, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Overall a lovely experience, although the menu was limited. A good place if you like sharing apps for a meal, but no entrees to speak of. Food quality was excellent. Quite loud so it was hard to have a quiet conversation.
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Julie
Toronto1 review
5.0
Dined on March 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our dinner at Starlight was perfect! I met with a friend that I don't get to see often so we had lots to talk about. The service was excellent, very attentive but the conversation was never interrupted. The food was wonderful and the atmosphere was comfortable, relaxing and fun all at the same time! Thank you so much for a wonderful evening! See you soon!
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Alexandra
Vancouver1 review
5.0
Dined on March 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We went to the starlight for our anniversary, we had the best time! The food was phenomenal and the atmosphere of the restaurant was so great! We listened to the live music for st. Patty's day and it was beyond amazing. We can’t wait to come back again. The service, food and atmosphere were perfect!
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Carla
Toronto10 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Brought some out of town guests in tonight and we loved it all. The variety and taste of food, the service, the vibe ... all incredible! See you again soon.
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FAQs

The Starlight is rated 4.8 stars by 32 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Apr 6, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

64 Wellington St, Stratford, ON N5A 2L2

Additional information

Neighborhood
Stratford
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed, Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu 4:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–1:00 am
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Comfort Food, Cocktail Bar, Tapas / Small Plates
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.thestarlightstratford.com/
Phone number
(548) 585-0028
Private party facilities
We also love to host large groups - from private events to corporate functions to weddings, our space can host up to 80 ppl! If you are looking to book a reservation for 10+ ppl or inquiring about a private function, please email us at bookings@thestarlightstratford.com.

The Starlight

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About this restaurant

Why they're an Icon

Additional information

Offers

Happy Hour

Menu

Bar Snacks

OlivesCA$6.00

Bar NutsCA$6.00

Italian Dry Cured CoppaCA$6.00

The Starlight Pickled EggCA$4.50

Menu

Starlight Pull Apart BreadCA$10.00

French FriesCA$10.00

Whipped Ricotta DipCA$14.00

Ginger Hoisin WingsCA$16.00

Cashew CaesarCA$15.00

Warm Carrot SaladCA$13.00

Spicy Beef PattyCA$12.00

Red Thai CurryCA$17.00

AranciniCA$15.00

Po' Boy PierogiCA$15.00

Starlight Mini MackCA$12.00

ChurrosCA$9.00

What 32 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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