The food was wonderful but the servicer's attitude was horrible. Our reservation was set for the opening of the restaurant so there weren't many patrons in her section. Out of 8 tables, only three, two-person settings were occupied. Mikayla S. was snappy and it genuinely felt as though she did not want to be there. Because of the holiday, the plan was tip generously just out of appreciation. We left it at the 20% mandatory gratuity. read more

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Sophia is always a good experience! The Arts District is such a chic part of the city to dine in, and Sophia has a casual yet cute ambiance that's great for date night, girls night, or family night. I think the food is good! I do believe it's overpriced for the portions, however. Especially when it comes to pasta dishes: you don't have to give us more protein, but give us some more noodles and sauce for $25-30! Otherwise, always an enjoyable time. read more

Sofia - Alka vodka - Italian Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Sofia was excellent. We tried the salad, whipped feta, alla vodka pasta, pesto pasta, and broccolini and none of it disappointed. One of the best meals I've had in a long time. I will definitely be going back. read more

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Headed over to @eatsofianola for wine Wednesdays! Every Wednesday Sofia has select wine bottles half off...yess I said half off! Now that's a deal! Great way to try that wine you were eying!! While you are there don't forget to try their delicious eats..they are Known for some amazing pastas, pizzas, and so much more! wine of course! sardines...I was pleasantly surprised. That pita bread was and I loved how they made the dish interactive with the butter, lemon, and home made hot sauce! Ricotta dip...always a favorite! Alla Vodka Pasta...that hint of spice was perfect! This is a seasonal one..we got the Peaches! The peach and the Gouda were definitely a perfect pairing! Get it! read more

Had family in town for Easter and wanted to try some good Italian food. Sofia was booked and busy so our reservations were at 9pm so make sure to book ahead of time. Our waiter was very attentive. All the food was delicious. The ricotta dip was fabulous. The alla vodka was pretty spicy! Still great but should be noted. Would definitely recommend and return. read more

Sofia - Cocktail - Italian Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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The food was really good, we got the pesto pasta and a pizza, and so was the service and the atmosphere!! read more

Sofia - Pesto pasta - Italian Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

[[HIGHLIGHT]]We sat outside on the sidewalk in cramped tables.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They ran out of on tap Peroni beer and Abita, at 8pm. I specifically asked if the pizza I ordered had tomato sauce and when it arrived she said oops, I was wrong, this one comes with extra cheese instead. That was after our pizza sat for a good 10 min on another table so it was just warm when we got it. Very slow kitchen. The table behind us canceled a missing order. Then, the bill came with a kitchen appreciation tax, that after waiting 40min for a pizza? Plus, the "tip" is taxed. read more

Sofia - Italian Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

The food was great!! I highly recommend the Alla vodka Blanco + mushrooms Mortadella pizza Cacio de Pepe In that order! Vibes were nice, server was friendly. We sat in an outside/indoor enclosed building but it was so loud next to the street. It had AC and ceiling fans though so it was still comfortable! I would definitely come back. Parking: park in the surrounding streets and walk over read more

my favorite italian restaurant in the city! i've been here a handful of times and Sofia never disappoints! the food is so fresh especially the pizza. i also love the layout of the restaurant: we were sat at the pizza bar area and got to see the workers making pizza and everything in between. read more

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Stopped in without a reservation on a Sunday evening. Wasn't too busy but we were seated at the bar. Not quite sure why no tables since it was never full. Service was good, the right amount of checking in without interrupting. Trendy cute decor. House ricotta appetizer was delicious, the focaccia bread was soft but wish there was more! Pistachio pesto was amazing. Although very heavy and rich. Panna cotta was light and refreshing and a great dessert to end with on a hot summer day. Only downside was the price. The food was food but felt we spent a lot for what we got. Would try again just to try some of the other options though. read more

Sofia - Panna cotta - Italian Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

I love this place and their gluten free pasta! Almost everything on their menu can be made or modified to be gluten free! I absolutely love the safe! The ricotta appetizer is an absolute must with gluten-free bread read more

Great service along with amazing food!!!!! Literally a night and day difference from the Bourban St nightmare last night involving food poisoning. Homemade pasta & pizza for the win. Worth the walk/journey - treat yo self! Ps: our server Molly was absolutely amazing - very knowledgeable about the items on the menu and able to answer questions easily. Wonderful experience. read more

Sofia - Alla Vodka Pasta - Italian Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Went with 10 people for a bachelor party. Food was fantastic, and drinks very good, service terrible. 10 people was a bit of a crowd for the space and we were tightly packed into a large table in the middle of the restaurant. Highlight was the food which deserves 5 stars. We had the meatballs, arancini, and burrata around the table to split which we all enjoyed. Pastas as a main dish also delicious. Ambiance is very modern and chill which was a great vibe. Unfortunately, service was AWFUL. We had a waitress who had no interest in our table. Never introduced herself, wouldn't communicate anything and we needed to collect our orders to tell her at the corner, she wouldn't go up to us individually. Had to flag her down to order more drinks despite her walking by our table in the middle of the place.. we were hard to miss. Was a 20% automatic tip which makes sense for such a large group but she deserved 10%. Was nothing but uninterested bordering on rude. Really hurt an otherwise great impression of the restaurant. read more

It has been several weeks now since my trip to NO, and I still think about this bowl of pasta on the regular. They offer a gluten free pasta (not penne for once) that absolutely passes as the real thing. The Alla Vodka was spectacular, spicy yet creamy. We also ordered the shrimp for an appetizer and it was perfectly cooked. This was the first dinner of my trip and the rest of my meals paled in comparison. read more

Sofia - GF Alla Vodka - Italian Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

The ambiance was chill. I did not go to the bathroom, so i cannot speak on the quality of the restrooms. lThe food was good, but the waiter was unclear about portion sizes, but he was very nic though. There was a crazy person at the table next to us who threw money on the ground. The lavender haze drink tasted like lavender. read more

Sofia - lavender haze - Italian Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Came here for brunch and it was pretty good! Drinks were tasty, food was good, and the overall atmosphere was vibey. I'm not sure if this is regular but there was a DJ. Usually I get annoyed by the loud music when a DJ is at restaurants but this was fine! The bartenders are attentive and will help you make great decisions on what to order. I see why this place is loved! read more

For me, Sophia is just perfect at hitting every element. Beautiful yet fun intimate date over good pasta salad pizza dessert and cocktails. Wish I had all the food and drink pics but the cucumber gin is refreshing and to top it off with meringue cake and espresso martini. read more

Sofia - Hidden corner pocket view of all. Sitting In front of open flame pizza oven. - Italian Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

This place was really great. We took a lyft here so I couldn't speak to the parking situation. We had a reservation and were seated right away. We sat outside and I thought it was very nice. Service could have been a tad better, or more attentive (just felt like we were waiting awhile sometimes) - but the food was so good that it is still a five star for me. They have both gluten free pizza, and gluten free pasta. I had the commandetore (gluten free) pizza and it was delicious. I loved it. My mom had gluten free pasta which I didn't like as much as my pizza, but she really enjoyed it. read more

Sofia - Gluten Free Commandetore Pizza (delicious!) - Italian Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

This is a celiac person heaven!!! For all my gluten free peeps this is the place to be! All the pasta and pizza, and it's amazing!!!! First the place is a vibe, beautiful classic decor. Our waiter was so friendly and knowledgeable on gluten free options. The pesto pasta gluten free was to die for! Flavor and texture on point!!! This is definitely a must visit! read more

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Sofia on the Sunday with the World Cup Final as Argentina beat France was pretty epic. With ample TVs galore, the place was hoppin'! We ordered almost everything: Breakfast Pizza Eggs Purgatory Pancakes Pomegranate Mimosas Coffee etc And the winner is.......... The Pancakes!!!!!!! Sublime, provincial, and absolutely delicious. The fruit, the ricotta, the cinnamon, the balance, the taste! The service was warm and attentive. They were slammed so the coffee refills were sparse. The decor was beautiful. The wood fire oven was stunning. Definitely worth a trip. I would not order the eggs purgatory again. They had to be sent back because they were cooked to Dante's Inferno. The second round was better but undercooked. Stick with the pancakes and the pizza. The regular breakfast plates with the bacon and potatoes were sound. Don't be in a rush. Take your time when you get here. Hope you enjoy it, my Yelpers! read more

This place was cool and it was added to my list after seeing it on Jersey shore the tv show lol. I have family from down here and have been to New Orleans a ton I just wanted something new to check out and figured if it was good enough for them :P My hubs loved his pizza, service was great, and it was so nice inside. I liked my alla vodka except I should've seen if I could do no chili flakes, my mouth was on fire lol. Once I was done I ate some of my son's just pasta with butter to calm the fire down :P next time I'd do no flakes or try something else. I also liked that it was loud & lively. read more

Sofia - Italian Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Sofia is so good that I've only made two trips to New Orleans, yet I come back here each time. Coming from NJ, good Italian food is not hard to find, but Sofia exceeded my expectations. They encourage family style meals, which I always love, so we ordered two alla vodka pastas and a margherita pizza to share between 3 of us, and that was perfect. The alla vodka pasta is perfect. A bit on the spicier side but not too creamy, and I loved the interesting pasta shape. Gave it a great texture. The pizzas come straight from their pizza oven, and they are hot and delicious. Also cool that you can customize your spritz with a variety of flavors and garnishes. Highly recommend making a reservation beforehand, but Sofia is a top notch Italian spot in New Orleans. read more

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Our first time dining at Sofia. We made dinner reservations for our anniversary/birthday. Loved everything!! Food, service, vibes!! read more

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This was one of the best food experiences I've had. There are some great Italian restaurants in this area but they all have familiar traditional Italian eatery similarities. Old fashioned architecture with classic decor, check. High priced plates with white glove service, check. Classical music themed, candle lit dinners; check. I mean that's a great experience and maybe I'm spoiled but I wanted something different. In that regard, Sofias is a breath of fresh air. Sofias' design alone will provide two completely different experiences for you. By day, the restaurant had a bright, open spaced, airy atmosphere. I enjoyed a brunch here that had the doors open, covered outside seating, and a DJ. At night the same space transforms into an intimate, close quarters, environment perfect for date night. The menu offers light fare, grounded in premium ingredients and rich flavors. The menu is full of creativity. This restaurant is brought to you by folks who truly care about giving you a fantastic food experience. The drinks are crafty as well. My favorite apps/dishes so far have been the Polpette, Breakfast carbonara, Eggs in Purgatory, CaCio e Pepe, AlLA vodka w Shrimp, and the spicy pizza. For drinks I like the Scandal in Sorrento, Down the Rabbit Hole, Pomegranate Melodrama, and the Clarified Milk Punch. The gelato is delicious but if you stop glib you MUST try the Butterscotch Blondie ice cream sandwich, stuffed with carrot cake ice cream. It's amazing. The service is top notch. You won't be disappointed, stop in for a new experience with great eats. read more

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Yall need to do something special for our waiter Casey!!! He was AMAZING!! Very personable and a whole vibe! On top of that, his food recommendations did not disappoint. We absolutely loved everything. The atmosphere and music was really inviting. We loved this place. read more

A Mixed Experience. Visited Sophia in for an authentic Italian meal, intrigued by their traditional Mafaldine with lamb ragu. The ragu, rich in flavor, had an unconventional addition of Greek yogurt didn't complement the dish at all. I mean isn't ricotta or something similar a better option ?? The pistachio dessert is like a messy concoction of grocery store cake with lazy amounts of whip cream and whole pistachios tossed around. Service kept things alive - staff were attentive and personable. However, the kitchen seemed super delayed albeit the manager on staff took care of things yet organization seemed in disarray. Just seems like one of those kind of places where ownership are likely detached from day-to-day operations. They should probably try to match the staff's hard work. read more

Sofia - Italian Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Really enjoyed this place. Our server Tiberius was great, food was good, and the restaurants vibes are enjoyable. Will certainly go back again. read more

The service & the food were impeccable. I came here for my birthday with 2 of my girlfriends & we had the best time. Everyone enjoyed their food, I had the Ragu. The ricotta dip was delicious. The Prosecco rosé was *chefs kiss* I'll definitely be back, I almost don't want to tell anyone about this place because it's too good! read more

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Pasta was amazing! Also had pizza but forgot to take a pic :( food was spectacular, we loved our waiter as well he was great (had british accent.) read more

Sofia - Italian Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Visited Sofia for the first time last night. The experience was great. The server was great. The food was great. We enjoyed the decor. I will absolutely be back. My favorite thing on the table was probably the Risotto. read more

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Sofia was amazing; I'm not really an Italian eater so I wasn't sure if I was going to enjoy it! The food was amazing! Very light yet delicious. We had pizza and pasta and my partner cannot stop talking about this place. The kale and pepperoni pizza...ahhh amazing! The drinks were strong also!! The ambiance was great; with a great music choice. The service was quick, we didn't wait long at all! Also the bathroom was so cute! Overall great pick for Italian food in Nola; can't wait to come back. read more

Sofia - Pizza - Italian Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Absolutely incredible ambiance, food and service. We had all gluten free options and that was the best gluten free pasta I've ever tasted in both flavor and texture. I'm very impressed and can't wait to go back. read more

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10/10! I was shocked when I saw I hadn't reviewed Sofia in the past. We have been here twice, and both times we were seated at high-tops (the same one as well). Service is awesome, and the environment is even better. I love the vibe at this place and it keeps us coming back. Sofia is the number one restaurant we have to visit when we come into town. We have been talking about the ricotta appetizer for months! It's so good that we often consider ordering two. I highly highly recommend you order it. We've had a couple of different items here, the sausage pizza is good, but the pasta is where it's at. Call me basic but I love the Ala Vodka pasta and will continue to order it! My husband has had the pesto and the cacio, but were tasty and he'll probably order one or the other next time. We have also had the spicy past and the risotto (which is no longer on the menu). It's hard to say on desserts as most were pretty basic tasting, chocolate bundio was pretty average and the prosecco float could honestly use a better prosecco and the seasonal sobet really matters! I wish they had an on going berry option, but I did lemon this time and it was good. I highly recommend checking this place out! read more

Christy was a fantastic server! Great service and great food. Favorite was the ricotta!

Was not impressed. The food was bland. We asked for bread and was so delayed, we declined because we already had dinner. I asked for a salad with no Parmesan on top and came with Parmesan. Not a restaurant to come back, in my opinion. Though, it was nice to see movies of Sophia Loren. read more

For our first full day dinner in NOLA, we tried Sofia based on a recommendation and reviews. It did not disappoint!! We had a group of 8. The seating arrangement itself was terrific. We had a large table with a Lazy Susan in the middle. Since we ordered MANY dishes to share, it was the perfect way to sample and pace ourselves. Ot was also terrific as we were able to face each other, adding to the ability to carry on meaningful conversations. The service was outstanding. They basically provided a recommendation of many dishes to share and try. It all sounded great. So we went with that. It was all great, and each portion large enough that everyone got the try. The pace which they brought out the dishes was perfectly staggered so not rushed, but no downtime either. The service was attentive to take away dishes, keep wine and water topped off, and just added to a wonderful evening. As for food, it's hard to go wrong. One appetizer we all enjoyed was the meatball. It's a must. The house ricotta also was very good. We had a couple pizzas, one Margherita and one Salsiccia. For main dishes, the Ragu and Alla Vodka were solid. Lastly, the wine list was very good. A little pricey, but sure didn't stop us from consuming a lot!! read more

Sofia - Inside dining area - Italian Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Stopped in here for a quick dinner while visiting Nola and it did not disappoint. The cocktails are fantastic, highly recommend making your own spritz! I had the Alla Vodka and it was perfectly al dente and out of this world. My partner opted for the seafood rissoto which was also delicious. Amazing food, fantastic service, and top notch bar staff. Highly recommend this place! read more

Best food here so far in Mew Orleans! The service was great and loved the family style. All appetizers were the best. read more

Sofia - Drink were good - Italian Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Sofia is THE spot for any occasion or just for fun! I went here before a concert and the vibes were so fun, so I came back for a birthday and everything was amazing! Y'all have to get the whipped ricotta dip. It is game changer and I think about it all the time!! Their pizzas are good, but their pastas are my favorite. The vodka pasta usually calls my name, but I wanted to try something different. I tried their amatriciana pasta and I can't pick which pasta is my favorite because they are both so good! Definitely put this place on y'all's list! read more

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Went to Sophia last night. The first thing that catches the eye is the amazing decor, an homage to an old family friend, Sophia Loren. We started with appetizers Ricotta with honey and focaccia, meatballs, and Gamberetto, shrimp with garlic, and quinoa. We moved to entrees and enjoyed a couple of pizzas. We had Salcissia (meats), Bianca (rosemary red onion and smoked gouda, and Peaches trust me on this one. We had a few drinks and enjoyed su h a great time. The servers were on top of everything. The night was phenomenal and will definitely be back. read more