Stofa Restaurant

Dining & Take Away

**Stofa Restaurant is open for inside and patio evening dining (weather permitting) as well as our Stofa on the Sofa meals for 2. Reservations can be made online through our website. **

**At this time we are only offering a 5-course table d’hote menu for $110 per person plus taxes and beverages and a 3-course table d'hote menu for $90 per person plus taxes and beverages. **

**Hours of operation are Wednesday-Saturday for dining and Friday-Saturday for our take away meals. **

**Stofa Restaurant offers take away dinners for 2 on Friday & Saturdays.**

**Our weekly menus for our Stofa on the Sofa meals for 2 will be posted on Mondays. Please click the "takeaway" button on our home page to see more information and to make a purchase. **

**Thank you and we look forward to providing you with a great evening.**

**Stofa Management**

Jason Sawision

Chef/Owner

Before opening Stofa, Jason Sawision worked at Ottawa-based Atelier restaurant for six years, most recently as Chef de Cuisine. He competed with Marc Lepine and the Atelier team at the Canadian Culinary Championships in Kelowna, BC in 2012 and 2016, winning gold both times. Jason has been a professional chef for more than 15 years, and recently worked as a chef instructor at Algonquin College.

Prior to moving to Ottawa in 2011, Jason worked in the Toronto area at Canoe Restaurant and Bar(Anthony Walsh), Eigensinn Farm/Haisai Restaurant (Michael Stadtlander), and The Healthy Butcher. He received his chef training at George Brown College, and holds a Hotel and Food Administration degree from the University of Guelph. In his downtime, he enjoys sports, movies, and spending time with his family and friends.

Natalie Krolikowski

Manager/Sommelier

Natalie has over 16 years in the restaurant industry. Starting in her hometown of Paris, Ontario working in a small, family owned restaurant, eventually leading to her time at the Wichkaninnish Inn, a 4 diamond Relais and Chateau hotel in Tofino, British Coloumbia. It was there that she discovered her passion for fine dining.

Natalie’s time in Ottawa began at Stofa before taking an opportunity as a supervisor at Beckta Dining and Wine.

Natalie leapt at the chance to rejoin the Stofa team as the general manager. After passing her WSET2 with distinction, she is currently working towards her WSET3.

In her free time she enjoys wine, painting, baking, and napping.

Scott Skentelbery

Sous-Chef

Scott has been working and learning in the culinary industry for the better part of ten years, gaining experience fun and interesting places like the National Arts Center (Ottawa) and Arowhon Pines in Algonquin park.

With experience in many different facets of food service and a Culinary Management degree from Algonquin College, Scott has found a place at Stofa making memorable meals for our guests since 2022.

Mason MacDonald

Sous-Chef

Mason discovered his love for the culinary scene while enrolled in a co-op placement at the age of 16.

Mason is a graduate of Algonquin College's culinary management program (2020) where he was awarded the ‘Canadian Cutlery Award’ for outstanding skill and leadership

In the summer of 2019 Mason traveled to Algonquin park where he worked at Arowhon pine. He has honed his culinary skills at many Ottawa establishments including Gezellig and Beckta Dining and Wine.

Mason joined Stofa's culinary team in 2023 where he is continuing to learn and mature as a chef while he leads future cooks to their culinary endeavors.