Overall, reviews of Pizzeria Sofia highlight delicious Italian fare with standout pizzas, pastas, and even gluten free options, and a warm, lively atmosphere that many find welcoming. The wood fired pizzas and plates like arancini, burrata pizza and gnocchi are repeatedly praised, and service is described as attentive and friendly in many cases, with some guests experiencing flawless or fast service. However, a number of readers note that prices can be high and drinks or water may incur extra charges, and a few visits report slow or inconsistent service, long waits, or a noisy room when crowded. Parking is convenient with easy underground options, and families or groups often enjoy a bustling, festive vibe that makes Pizzeria Sofia a reliable choice for a memorable meal.
We've visited this location a few times before, as well as their Rosemère location, & the restaurant always impresses with its beautiful, modern decor.
We were seated in a central booth in a relatively calm dining room. As the evening progressed, the atmosphere became much more energetic.
To her credit, our waitress, Emanuelle, stepped in & brought the noise level back down to something manageable. Her professionalism made a real difference.
Now, the food-this is where Sofia truly shines.
With no gluten-free pizza dough available that evening, I opted for the rigatoni cacio e pepe, topped with black truffle paste (normally served with gnocchi). The gluten-free pasta held up beautifully, & the dish was rich, creamy, & deeply flavorful, with that earthy truffle note adding a refined touch.
My wife ordered the cavatelli with San Marzano tomato sauce & basil-simple, classic, & very well executed. Portions across the board were generous.
To start, I had a Caesar salad (sans croûtons)-fresh, crisp, & again, very generous. My wife chose the fritto misto, a beautifully presented plate of fried calamari & shrimp served with a spicy mayonnaise.
Dessert was a standout: fondant al cioccolato, served with Nutella cream, caramelized pears, vanilla gelato, & a hazelnut-chocolate tuile. Decadent, well-balanced, & absolutely worth saving room for.
For wine, a glass of Sauvignon Blanc paired nicely on her side, while I went with a bold Chianti-both solid choices.
Final take: The kitchen delivers consistently excellent food with generous portions & thoughtful execution. Service, especially from Emanuelle, was attentive & solution-oriented. The only drawback was the noise level, which at times detracted from the overall experience.
Would we return? Yes-for the food & service. Hopefully next time, with a slightly quieter soundtrack.
Très beau décor, plats délicieusement savoureux. Seul démol est le service un peu déficient. On a plusieurs serveurs qui ne semblent pas trop expérimentés & qui ne parlent que légèrement français. On a de la difficulté à avoir de l'eau ou bien du parmesan.
Même l'hôte à l'entrée n'était pas souriant.
Avec un service un peu plus réactif & chaleureux, notre expérience aurait été parfaite.
Oct 3, 2025
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Belle ambiance, belle décoration, musique de type "lounge" rythmée, un personnel composé de mannequin(e)s & une pizza basée sur une sauce qui honore la tradition italienne. Mon seul regret est de ne pas avoir visité cet établissement avant la fin de l'année 2024 (31 décembre).
Very few pizza options & even less options of pizza for vegetarians. The options they gave you is to take out the meat & charge you extra for more vegetables. They don't offer tap water... You have to pay for bottled water even if you drink other stuff. & the price of drinks... over the roof. The pizza were good but the sides were burned to charcoal for one of the pizzas. The staff was great & the decor was stylish. My recommendation: Just walk over Pizza 900 it's close by.
We went out of the ordinary for the first time in a while. The food was good, but upset my stomach a bit later on. It could have been either the Italian sausage or the tomato sauce. Service was quick & very friendly. The waiter really made a difference with his suggestions. The atmosphere was good, but very noisy & I felt cramped a bit. Very nice decor as well. Try the Sofia branded items. I had a hard time figuring out what the menu was since it was in Italian (I think).
Moderate food but so expensive for no value. No tap water , only bottled water for 7.5$. I asked for olive oil & was charged 3$ , replacing 1 ingredient cost 3$ ... most horrible is the bathrooms which stinks...not acceptable for such a restaurant. The decor & lighting are very nice though!
Mar 29, 2024
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I admit I get annoyed at location that don't offer free tap water. The calamari & shrimp came w 2 shrimp. At that pt, why bother? The bureaus salad was good. The pizzas were enormous with a crisp crust. 2 of us got pizzas & the other had pasta. I think it was a bit expensive for what it was. Very nice decor & good service.
Beau décor avec bonne ambiance, toutefois très achalandé & accueil un peu froid à l'arrivé. Nous avons accédé à notre table 30 minutes après notre réservation, mais le service a été rapide par la suite. La pizza était bonne & valais son prix, je ne peut pas en dire autant pour l'assiette de tagliatelle bolognese à 35$.
Belle ambiance, beau décor, bon service à la table, bons drinks & pizza excellentes. Cependant, la musique était trop forte & nous avons été mal accueilli par l'homme à l'accueil.
Very nice decor & big place with a lot of tables. It's pricy for what you get specially when the tomoto sauce is sour (maybe forgotten outside). The service could have been better when we said that the sauce was sour instead os saying to correct it they argued that is the way it has to be.... I will think of going back
Jan 4, 2017
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Pizza délicieuse, très beau décor, j'ai hâte a l'été pour essayer leur terrasse. Entrée d'Anricini très bonne. Bref, la bouffe est délicieuse. Par contre, le service est a amélioré, nous avions une réservation & cela n'a rien changé, il ne nous a même pas demandé notre nom & nous avons du attendre 30min. A la table, je me sentais pressé par le serveur & pourtant il était rendu 9h du soir, donc aucune presse il y aura pu de clients.
Troisième fois que je vais à ce restaurant & c'est toujours aussi bon!! Pour commencer, le service est très lent dût au fait qu'il y a toujours beaucoup de clients & une fois sur les trois fois que j'y suis allée le serveur était bête. Nous avons tous un panier de focaccia maison pendant que nous attendons notre plat & j'adore cette petite attention. J'ai mangé une Arancina & c'était un délice! Je pourrais même dire que c'était meilleur que ceux de ma grand-mère. Pour ce qui est des plats principaux, les pizzas sont écoeurantes & je les recommandes toutes! Personnellement, je ne vais jamais au restaurant pour manger des pâtes (tout le monde est capable d'en faire à la maison) donc je n'ai aucun feedback à donner de ce côté. Retournons aux pizzas! À la vue de tous, les chefs font les pizzas dans la salle à manger avec des fours à bois. Croute mince, sauce tomate maison & fromage maison: que demandé de mieux! Pour les desserts, ils sont tous bons! Plus particulièrement le tiramisu.. à essayer.
Donc, voilà. Un décor époustouflant, de la nourriture italienne de haute qualité & une ambiance festive!
