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I read about Sorocco on MTL Blog and figured I'd give it a shot. Truthfully, it wasn't the first choice on our list, but none of the other places had space for a last-minute reservation. Our party of 4 arrived around 8 on a Friday night to an empty restaurant... literally, empty. We weren't sure what to expect, but were pleasantly surprised. In the true spirit of a tapas restaurant, we ordered a bunch of dishes to share:
Fried cauliflower with truffle oil: So simple, yet so delicious... 'nough said!
Croquetas: This cheesy goodness was a nice bite, but could have used a little more seasoning to balance the deep-fried exterior.
Piri Piri shrimp: Perfectly cooked shrimp in a chili-based sauce... I'll be back for more of that!
Meatballs: Super moist meatballs in a sauce approved by Italians! Ask the waiter for extra bread to soak up the leftover sauce. You won't regret it.
Scallops: I'm a big fan of scallops. These were cooked exactly as they should be, but they were missing a little something. Not my favorite dish, but definitely a strong contender with a little fix.
Scotch eggs: Deep-fried, chorizo-wrapped quail egg with a cherry sherry sauce... It was the perfect balance of sweet and salty with a touch of heat and a well-cooked quail egg. Definitely one of the top dishes.
Niçoise Salad: Surprisingly, really good. They served the salad after all the tapas had come. The salad was really light and had a nice acidity to cleanse the palate. I highly recommend it.
Seafood paella: Having been to Spain, I've eaten my fair share of paella from different regions. I had really high expectations for the paella at Sorocco, but it certainly fell short. The rice was excellent but could have used a little more flavor. It was really the seafood that left me underwhelmed. Like the scallops, a couple small changes will make this dish a big hit.
Sure, there is room for improvement but, in its entirety, the food was delicious and we didn't leave hungry. We especially enjoyed how each item was brought out separately. It gave us the opportunity to taste each tapas without feeling rushed to get to the next one. We'll be back soon to try the menu items we missed!
Without a doubt, the service was impeccable. The owner took the time to explain the menu, the waiter was knowledgeable and attentive to detail (filling up water before we had the chance to realize our water was empty, changing plates between the tapas and the main dishes, etc.), and they were both courteous. Seeing as we were the only table in the restaurant for the better half of our meal (a party of about 15 people came to the restaurant just as we were half way through), the real question is how well they will handle a full house (the restaurant seats about 50 people, with a few more at the bar).
The restaurant has only been open for a few months, so they are still working out a few details (a cocktail menu, for example). Being in a prime location on St. Denis, I'm sure they'll do just fine, especially when they open their terrace in the summer.
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