Pizzeria Sofia draws a broad mix of opinions, with many guests praising the pizza and pasta as consistently delicious and well presented, along with a warm, festive atmosphere and attentive service when crowds aren’t overwhelming. Frequent favorites include classics like Insalata Cesare and various seafood pastas, and gluten-free options have earned praise from some, though there are cautions about cross-contamination and guests with celiac disease. Prices are repeatedly noted as high, especially for drinks and wine, and water is often charged separately, which irritates several diners. Noise levels are a common complaint when the restaurant is busy, sometimes making conversation difficult, while service speed and attentiveness vary by night and staff, occasionally leading to disappointed experiences, particularly on busy weekends or with reservations mishandled. Overall, Pizzeria Sofia is seen as a stylish, wine-and-pizza destination ideal for date nights and group dinners, but potential visitors should expect higher prices, be prepared for a lively ambiance, and consider booking in advance.
I am giving two stars only because of the service; the waiters were very kind. However, to be asked if you want water & then being charged 5.50$ is crazy & a little deceiving. The pasta was a bit cold & the portion was very small. The food itself is okay but my expectations were higher given it is a pretty pricey restaurent, overall kind of disappointing.
The pasta was absolutely delicious-fresh, flavorful, & perfectly cooked. However, the prices are way too high for what you get. On top of that, charging for water is just ridiculous. It's a basic expectation in a restaurant, not an extra luxury. The service was also a bit overwhelming-there were too many waiters constantly coming by, which felt more distracting than helpful. Overall, good food, but not worth the price.
We went on a Tuesday & the place was empty but the staff was nice & the food was good yet a bit pricey. My friends went on a Wednesday right after lunch time & the place was closed. They specialize in wood oven pizza & pasta. It's also a supper club type spot where some people go for drinks on weekends mostly.
Pizza & Pasta are amazing. However, the service was Awful!! With a reservation, we waited 15 minutes at the door to get seated. Don't forget to bring water bottles since they charge for water & don't serve tap water!
Aug 16, 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.
worst spaghetti meat sauce ever, almost no sauce,,,26.00 plus tax,,,,after calling manager & ask him what the hell was this,he said we use home pasta only,,should have read the reviews before wasting 90 dollar on 3 vomits,,lol
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The service was awfull!!! The place is so nice my friend & I thought it was going to be the perfect place to go on the terrasse, first of all since we walked in there they didnt even say hi to us, after that we had the worst waiter ever! The restaurant was super empty & is the Euro2016 sesson this guy was so busy watching his game he totally forgot about us, he just came to ask what we were going to eat, the food was desgusting, it was even cold already, I feel like the pasta wasnt even well coocked! Desgusting! After we received our food our waiter completly dessapear! He NEVER came back to us ! Not even with the bill , my friend & I where super pissed because never in our life have seen this awfull service. After there was 2 girls starting their shifft none of them came to say anything to us, so we wanted to pay we went inside they gave us all this shitty excuse but well, once we got downsstairs we saw our waiter sitting in the crowd watching the game!!!!!! He didnt even nother say a word he even tried to hide from us like what kind of service does this restaurant offert! It is just so desgusting! I've never seen this in my entire life! This restaurant deserves a -10. Completetly awfull.
I was so glad to hear that a pizza joint finally opened in the Quartier Dix30 Square, it was the only thing missing really. The restaurant has a very homey, rustic feel to it making it great for family dinners, or a casual date night. There were large round tables which would be perfect for groups or families. The booth was extremely comfortable & tables were nicely spread apart. I enjoyed being able to see the chefs make the pizza & use the big stone ovens. My boyfriend & I started off with the fried calamari (11$), it was nice & tender although could have been a bit crispier. It was served with a tasty spicy mayo & garnished with pickles. My boyfriend had the Americana Pizza (15$) & he really enjoyed it. The portion size was large, so we brought the left overs home. I ordered the seafood linguini (16$). The pasta was fresh & i enjoyed the wine sauce. There was a decent amount of seafood including mussels, clams & calamari. I would have liked more tomatoes though. I cannot comment on the wine because the restaurant does not yet have a liquor license. Service was excellent, constantly refilling our water as soon as the glass was empty. The menu was smaller then I expected, but the quality of food is good. There is also a kid friendly menu. This is a great place to stop for a quick bite between extensive shopping, or simply to have a relaxing meal. I will go back again.
