Came out this way for a week of winter fun. We were looking for great pizza and Pizzeria Sophia came highly recommended by the staff at The Moxy. We got there, got a table right away in the cozy and warm inner of the restaurant. Great fresh Caesar dressing on the side. Mushroom pizza add mushroom well done. Nduja add sausage extra crispy. Check out the scissors. Weirdly effective. Just never thought of it.... Tasted as great as it looks. Highly recommend. read more

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A large group of us came for happy hour, and the food, drinks and service were amazing! We're a bunch of pizza snobs from New Jersey and you guys knocked it out of the park! I liked the scissors to cut the pizza. It was a cute touch. read more

Walk don't run!!! I would like to preface this review by saying I wasn't craving pizza. My group had their hearts set on it, so we popped into pizzeria Sophia. All 4 of us left raving about it. If you're looking for authentic Italian (or honestly just a really fresh, good meal) in Banff, look no further. We split the Caesar salad, arancini, nduju pizza, Margherita pizza, and rigatoni a la vodka. Everything was phenomenal. The pasta was a little spicier than we expected, but fortunately I love spice and we were splitting so it was great. The Nduju pizza was a crowd favorite. The flavors balanced each other perfectly. We also split a bottle of wine (all of the wine is Italian), and it was perfect. Duncan did a FANTASTIC job walking us through the menu, pointing us in the right direction, and taking care of us throughout the night. He was personable and helped make it a great dining experience. 10/10 recommend. read more

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Yummy!!! We had pizza the night before, but it fell a little short so we were still craving pizza. Sophia's was so good. I like how they didn't cut the pizza like how they do it in Italy, but they still gave scissors. Great dough, classic Italian style. We got the nduja, but the meat was super salty. It would go great with a bottle of wine or a beer, but I'm not drinking right now. read more

Pizzeria Sophia - Nduja Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Banff, Alberta

Loved the pizza and sitting out on the patio for lunch! We had a margherita pizza and the Nduja as well as the burrata dipping sauce and everything was great! The combination of sweet honey with spicy sausage on the Nduja was perfect. Great pizza! read more

Pizzeria Sophia - Nduja (near), margherita (far) - Pizza Near Me - Banff, Alberta

Food was incredible! We loved everything we ordered for lunch! Highly recommend eating here.

Starving after a long day of hiking and expecting the usual mediocre touristy food options, we were pleasantly surprised by the quality pizza Pizzeria Sophia offers. We opted to sit outside to enjoy the view. While the menu includes some pasta options, we focused on the pizzas. These Neapolitan style pizzas are about personal sized, we ordered the Nduja (5/5), Margarita (3/5), and Pepperoni (4/5), and a Caesar salad (5/5). The undercarriage of the pizzas were thin, soft and chewy and the crust was perfectly airy, the only downside was some portion of the undercarriage was slightly burnt. The refreshing Caesar salad came with real anchovies and house sauce. They actually provided scissors for each pizza which was a nice touch. I would definitely recommend this place! read more

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Located in downtown Banff as one of the street level restaurants. We sat outside since it was very pleasant. I honestly didn't expect a good pizzeria in the touristy portion of Banff but was pleasantly surprised. We ordered a Caesar salad (surprisingly good, and came with real anchovies and a house dressing, 4/5) to start. We split three pizza's; a margherita (3.5/5), a pepperoni (4.5/5), and a nduja (4.5/5). Really solid dough and pizza crust and the tomato sauce was a good quality sauce. Only complaint is that the bottom was slightly overdone on some portions of the pizza. For the meal; it came out to around $100 CAD prior to tax and tip. Much better than expected for a pizza spot in a resort town! read more

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Pretty solid Italian food, most known for their pizza. We did try the Nduja aka spicy pork sausage pizza. We thought the pizza was tasty but a little salty. Their crust is light, fluffy and excellent. The Roman spaghetti was also salty. Their two salads, were the best though. The Panzanella and beets and burrata were excellent. Light, clean ingredients and very fresh. read more

Pizzeria Sophia - Pizza Near Me - Banff, Alberta

Outdoor seating had a nice lookout on one of the side streets. Happy hour on for half off pizzas and drinks was excellent (loved the glass). The torpedo was okay. Pizzas are definitely the hot spot but are kinda small personal size. We had Nduja and pizza alla vodka - nduja is definitely a must - a little spicy itself, and we ordered the pistachio honey chili crisp as an extra spice kicker. Definitely a must and would come back for the pizzas and drinks during happy hour. 9.5/10 worth it for the deal. read more

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I was a walk-up hoping to grab a seat. The staff greeted me and seared me at the bar. They have both outdoor and indoor seating. The ambiance inside was just "cool". The music was instrumental without being distracting, and perfect at creating a good vibe. They're more than a pizza joint. This place has a lot to offer and new spins on the regular dishes. Ultimately I had a Caesar salad with chicken.. quite a big plate! I was lured there with the promise of the best pizza in town. I was not let down... absolutely amazing. Recommend getting the dipping sausage on the side, you'll thank me later! read more

Pizzeria Sophia - Caesar Salad with chicken added - Pizza Near Me - Banff, Alberta

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Good spot! Can see why the reviews are so positive. Pizza had good cook and flavor and drinks were spot on. Happy hour is 3-5 with 50% off pizzas & drinks, can't be beat! read more

Pizzeria Sophia - Blueberry velvet sour and Italian airways - Pizza Near Me - Banff, Alberta

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I've had a lot of pizza in my day around Orange County, San Diego, and Los Angeles. While I'm no expert, I can safely say this is one of the best pizzas I've ever had. Their pepperoni pizza with the garlic confit is out of this world. The Cesar Salad is excellent as well. We loved it so much that we went twice in the week we stayed in Banff. The staff are all very kind and the prices are reasonable. You'll really get a bang for your buck if you go during happy hour and get pizzas for half price!! read more

You've got to go for happy hour!!! We had Sophia's recommended to us by multiple different locals, and for good reason. We stopped in to check out their espresso martini that we heard was awesome (it was) and we ended up canceling a dinner reservation elsewhere in order to stay for more! The bartenders are friendly and knowledgeable, the food is great and the overall vibe in this place is good! We ended up going back the next day to try a couple more of their cocktails. This is a must stop spot for drinks in Banff!! read more

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Great service. Good quality food! The 50 layer lasagna was such a treat though smaller than I expected. read more

Pizzeria Sophia - Signature pizza - Pizza Near Me - Banff, Alberta

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Fun little place with some pizzazz! Great service even though they were really busy. I ordered a chili mango margarita which was a little different - smokey- but good. We ordered the mortadella meatballs appetizer and those were amazing!! And we got the 'Nduja pizza. A sweet red sauce with spicy sausage, red onions, and basil...really good...and we don't usually like sweet pizza sauce. Glad we came! read more

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10/10 for the food here. Genuinely very sad that they don't have a location in Los Angeles close to home. Please open one here! You would do absolutely amazing. Service was great and ambiance was very cozy! Lots of menu options. Happy hour was great as well. read more

Service was awesome, the apps were incredible. Pizza was solid. All around would recommend this if you're in the area! read more

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The ratings are 4.9 and this place is certainly a 5+, the pizza was unique and spectacular, service was fantastic, fast and very accommodating, located in a perfect setting within the downtown city of Banff with an excellent decor and setting read more

Pizzeria Sophia - Margarita Pizza and a Sausage and Pesto Pizza with an Oil and Garlic bread - Pizza Near Me - Banff, Alberta

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Super friendly and attentive service the Arancini appetizer is different than any I've ever had. It was crunchy and absolutely delicious. The meatballs were heavenly. We ordered three pizzas all of which were good and I had the 50 layer lasagna. Lasagna is my favorite food and this version did not disappoint. Amazing in every way I highly recommend Pizzeria Sophia when you're in Banff. read more

Pizzeria Sophia - Pizza Near Me - Banff, Alberta

We all really liked this place- they serve pizzas whole, but then give you shears to cut it. I had a sausage with hot honey pizza, and it was very good. Service was friendly and fast, and prices reasonable. The guy next to us ordered a hero sandwich which also looked very tasty. Overall a good dining experience. read more

Pizzeria Sophia has some of the best pizzas in Banff. The flavors were spot on, and the red wine we had paired perfectly with it. Service was great, making the whole experience even better. The only downside was the cold wind blowing in every time the front door opened, which isn't ideal in the middle of a Banff winter. The place itself looked great, though the tables were a bit small. Overall, amazing pizza and a cozy spot--just maybe not the warmest seat in town during winter. Would still come back for the food and service. read more

Pizzeria Sophia - Pizza Near Me - Banff, Alberta

Great place for a casual meal. We had no reservation but they sat us outside with no wait (it was before 6pm). The arincini was very good. The pizza was "takakaw" enhanced by the burrata dipping sauce for the crust. Will definitely be mentioning this to anyone looking for Banff suggestions. read more

Pizzeria Sophia - Margharita pizza, burrata dipping sauce, arincini - Pizza Near Me - Banff, Alberta

The pizza was absolutely amazing and we ate every last bite. The crust was so light and perfectly cooked. The cauliflower with shaved fennel and olives was divine. Our server was very friendly. I would go back in a heartbeat if I lived closer. Such a cozy cute Place so get there early or you'll be on a wait. read more

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Margherita pizza, vodka spaghetti, and the alcoholic drinks were amazing. Will definitely come back again this vacation multiple times. Kind of a tight space, but nonetheless was worth it. Service was great too, our server was friendly and helpful. read more

Pizzeria Sophia - Margherita pizza and vodka spaghetti with stuffed arancini - Pizza Near Me - Banff, Alberta

The food was really good and the pizza felt like someone made every inch of the pizza perfect.The service is really good because we came at around 8 when there is a lot of people but the food came really fast. The outdoor seating is comfy and you can see most of the people walking back and forth and the mountains over your shoulder. I definitely would recommend this! read more

Pizzeria Sophia - The margarita Pizza. - Pizza Near Me - Banff, Alberta

We were walking around in the cold and I decided I wanted some pizza. We are both so glad we came here! We've eaten pizza all around the world, this was the best hands down. We immediately looked to see if this was a chain or if they had one in LA, sadly they do not. Keep up the good work Pizzeria Sophia, your pizza is the best!!! No, joke we will probably come back to Banff with this pizza being one of the main drivers. read more

Pizzeria Sophia - They give you scissors to cut your pizza. - Pizza Near Me - Banff, Alberta

The pizzas are good. The lasagna is good and the Caesar salad is good. The price is right considering you're in Banff where everything else is expensive. Service is great. The waitress is helpful. I'll be back read more

Squash blossom pizza, must try. Delicious. Some tables or seating are tight but sitting at the bar is always an option read more

Pizzeria Sophia - Squash blossom pizza. - Pizza Near Me - Banff, Alberta

Well I have to say, I'm a world traveler and have had the fortune to eat at many excellent restaurants. In Italy, new you're and in my home state of California. The crust was good, the sauce not to my taste, spicy pork sausage IE chorizo was not good. The service was ok, delayed on water refills and had to flag down if needed something. Restaurant was nice with modern flare. Taste is a matter of option This Italian food did not work with my taste. I read more

This was a charming spot to have an early dinner. The pizza was exceptional because the crust was so good. Service was terrific too

A wonderful place to eat with friends and family! Amazing service and great tasting food and quality! Highly recommend this place! Also worth the 30+ minute wait! read more

Amazing authentic Italian food. Made from scratch pizzas and pastas. Very flavorful. And the staff was very friendly and explained each dish. Would recommend this to anyone wanting a great ambiance and food. read more

Simply put.... If you like Neapolitan style pizza, this is a can't miss. The crust is lights out and the ingredients feel fresh! Solid price for the quality. Chelsea our server was awesome! Just a friendly vibe and a great experience! read more

Pizzeria Sophia - Pizza Near Me - Banff, Alberta

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Forgot to take pics of the food. I would move to Banff just to eat here every day. Must try the white sauce Bolognese!!! Can't wait to go back read more

Outstanding dinner. Glad we took a chance after seeing only one other review. Loved the apres ski vibe, music and service was exceptional. I was watching the staff and noticed everyone moving with purpose and precision. I watched the bartender check every glass for smudges and craft his cocktails with care. Not even going to elaborate on the food. My son and I both had pizzas and they were both perfect. The Margherita pizza was on point! My hat off to you Chef Justin, we'll be back for our final dinner before heading back to the states, it was that good! read more

i was so impressed with both the food and the staff! visiting from los angeles and had just finished up a 4 hour hike with my family. we were absolutely starving. had the arugula and lemon salad, mortadella meatballs, salami and artichoke pizza, and the salsiccia potato pizza. all DELICIOUS! i need to find a way to recreate the meatballs because they are some of the best i've ever had. to drink I had the luna rose spritz. light and refreshing! ambiance is also great. i can't wait to come back on my next trip! read more

Best pizza we've ever had. Neopolitan style fired pizza. Oh my!!! Great environment and the other dishes were delicious!!

We drove into Banff and went downtown for lunch right away. What a wonderful surprise. Unique and tasty pizzas for friends to share.

First off, I don't like pizza. That being said, this place was incredible. My favorite meal during our whole trip to Banff again, I don't like pizza. Did I say that I'm not a fan of pizza? This is a must stop. I ordered the squash blossom pizza and it was incredible. The most important part is it. The pizza was incredible, but the server was also amazing so all in all you'd be an idiot not to stop here. read more