Pizzeria Sofia elevates the art of traditional pizza through a commitment to high quality ingredients and authentic Italian techniques. The kitchen focuses on hand stretched dough that achieves a distinctively crisp yet airy crust, topped with artisanal cheeses and vibrant, vine ripened tomato sauces. Each pie reflects a mastery of heat and timing, utilizing a specialized oven to deliver perfectly charred edges and melted, flavorful profiles. Beyond the signature pizzas, the menu features a curated selection of Italian staples crafted with technical precision and consistent execution. The dining room offers an uncomplicated aesthetic that centers the culinary experience on the plate. Patrons encounter a reliable standard of preparation where every element serves a distinct purpose in the overall composition of the dish.
Pizzeria Sofia is frequently praised for its high-quality Italian cuisine, particularly its wood-fired pizzas, fresh pasta, and generous portions, which many diners consider among the best in the city. While many guests enjoy the modern, trendy atmosphere and attentive service from staff, others find the environment overly noisy, making conversation difficult. Opinions on pricing are mixed, with some diners feeling the food justifies the cost, while others consider it quite expensive and express frustration over the policy of charging for water. Although some patrons report inconsistencies in service speed and occasional issues with food temperature or specific menu items, the overall sentiment highlights a stylish restaurant well-suited for special occasions or social gatherings.
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.
Le grand jeune homme qui aide les serveurs est vraiment désagréable, met les assiettes sans même nous regarder & nous laisse avec des assiettes dans sauce ou fromage pour les pattes !!
Nous avons reçu des cartes-cadeaux du restaurant, donc nous n'avions pas vraiment le choix de l'essayer. Je ne m'attendais pas à grand-chose après avoir lu les avis &, comme de fait, nous avons attendu une heure & avons dû demander un suivi pour finalement recevoir nos entrées. Des pâtes aux fruits de mer à 40 $, avec des pâtes dignes du Dollarama, des crevettes trop cuites & une sauce tomate en canne, je n'ai pas mangé la moitié de mon assiette tellement c'est décevant. De plus, la serveuse était fâchée parce que nous ne voulions pas laisser de pourboire après un service vraiment médiocre autant venant de la cuisine que de son service à remplir les verres d'eau à moitié. Je ne recommande pas du tout cet endroit.
Jan 16, 2026
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Le service était impeccable. La pieuvre était grillée à la perfection, les pétoncles était un peu molassses, mais nous les avons mangés tardivement aussi, puis les arancinis étaient croustillants & accompagnés d'une sauce vraiment goûteuse. L'ambiance était dynamique, pas de style tamisée par contre. Les tables mériteraient des carafes d'eau, car leur cocktails sont excellents hehe.
Le score de 3 est strictement pour la pizza'americana' qui était excellente. Une pizza exceptionnelle. Sinon, le plat de fettucini fonghi (champignons) était infect avec cette sauce brune faite avec du bovril, il faut enlever ça du menu, ça presse. Le service au bar par'C' était froid & snob, basé sur un Je-m'en-foutisme, pas un regard, pas une question, pas de service du vin, le gérant est venu le faire lui-même. Les prix sont en folie, aucune bouteille de vin sous 65$ ( 19$ à la Société des Alcools). Bref, je ne recommande pas & on n'y retournera pas.
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).
Obligé d'acheter une bouteille d'eau importé d'Italie (Toscane) au prix de 5$, frite à 10$ extrêmement salée & la pizza qui avait trop de sauce & presque pas de fromage, j'aurais dû lire les commentaires avant d'y aller.
This is the best Italian pizza you will find outside of Italy, ive been looking for years for REAL italian pizza, this is it. Crust, sauce, toppings 10/10.
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).
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
