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    Sofia

    4.4 (168 reviews)
    PriceyItalian, Mediterranean
    Open 12:00 pm - 3:30 PM, 6:30 PM - 10:30 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Quiet
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Anchovy pasta
    Jill G.

    Charming and delicious restaurant that offers a little twist on traditional Italian fare. We ate outside, at a sidewalk table that was comfortable and clean. We first were offered a great bread basket with an array of choices. We then enjoyed the 'Terrina di fegatini al Porto, Pan brioche e frutti rossi, Filetto di manzo al tartufo, Spaghetti con burro alle erbe, Tagliolini al tartufo, e Insalata Sofia (so good with mango). It was helpful to have English translation for the dishes. A lovely way to celebrate my birthday! Molto bene!!

    Homemade pasta
    Rebecca W.

    One of the best pasta dishes I have ever had. They were very kind to accommodate us without a reservation, and I'm so glad they did. Wonderful service in a cozy, clean and welcoming atmosphere. A must when in Rome!

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    Best food we had during our stay in Rome. Every dish was simply delicious. Our waiter provided great service, he was very friendly and accommodating. The ambiance is lovely and very comfortable on a hot summer day.

    Risotto
    Suzy H.

    We really enjoyed this place! Lauren, our server, was by far, the best server we've had in Europe so far. Although we didn't have reservations, she had no problem seating us (it was early and empty when we arrived). The food was beautiful, albeit small portions, and tasted amazing, all around. We tried the beef tartar, spinach salad, walnut & pear salad, filet with potatoes, codfish, chicken roll and risotto. Not a crumb left! Wonderful ambiance! I'd highly recommend this place. We stopped by just after visiting the Spanish steps at sunset; less than 5 minute walk. Perfect night!

    Monkfish wrapped in Kataifi pastry.  Best dish of our meal
    Regina N.

    SALT, SALT & MORE SALT! Glad I wasn't a snail.. stay away Theo (aka Turbo)!! FOOD ------------------------------------ * Rosemary focaccia: came out piping hot in a homemade-looking bag with a tag that says "made in Italy." Cute. It has a generous amount of rosemary and salt, which is good as a snack alone, but after several pieces, it was too salty. * Monkfish in Kataifi wrap: expectations were built after tasting this dish. The fish was moist and soft, perfect with the crunchy coating of fried Kataifi noodles. The pineapple sauce was very light and super-tart red currants added a nice refreshment to all that richness. Damn worthy. Unfortunately, that was all. * Pumpkin Risotto: creamy, and pumpkin flavor wasn't overwhelming, but it was oversalted. * Strozzapreti Amatriciana: this would've been a great pasta dish if it hadn't been for the bacon. Bacon is already salty on it's own, but this one was inedible! My tongue pruned up after eating this. Switching between this plate and the pumpkin risotto tasted like I was eating the Dead Sea! * Blackberry tart: Looks delish, tastes like sandpaper. It was definitely overbaked. We cracked open the tart and it was almost hollow inside with no blackberry or custard filling. SO DRY. what a waste of dessert :( SERVICE ------------------------------------ Great service! We came in without a reservation for dinner and was seated immediately. Our waitress brought our ordered water out fairly quickly and was attentive when we were low and wanted to order another one. She even noticed and complimented on my newly bought Coccinelle bag. Punti! FARE ------------------------------------ Average pricing for the portion size. Yelp says price range: €€€ but I'd say this place is more €€. Pasta dishes come pretty hefty. AMBIANCE ------------------------------------ The restaurant is rather small and dark. Tables are tiny and packed tightly next to each other. We sat next to two other patrons and were almost elbow to elbow. But that's expected in European eateries. Very intimate setting with low lighting and small candles on the table. MY THOUGHTS? ------------------------------------ Great spot to take your dear if you want to "accidently" brush up on him/her because of the 'small space.' Also great spot to take your other deer.. you know.. since they like salt licks.

    Marian M.

    Gourmet place, main courses are small but the food is outstanding. The atmosphere is lovely. Very near Fontana Di Trevi, very centric. Lugar gourmet, los platos son chicos pero la comida es sobresaliente. La onda de el lugar es divina. Muy cerca de Fontana di Trevi, súper céntrico.

    amatriciana - best meal I've had in Italy. Don't miss out!
    Chandler K.

    The best pasta I have ever had in my life. I came to Rome 7 years ago with my parents and we ate the amatriciana. I remembered it being the best thing I had on our 10 day trip, so on this trip I made sure we went back to see if it held up to my memory. It surpassed my memories - absolutely delicious. If you want pasta that is life changing and something you will think back on as one of the best meals for your life, have the amatriciana. I would give it 6 stars if I could. On top of the it being absolutely amazing, the owners are so sweet, the atmosphere is great, the restaurant is very pretty, and it's consistent. Come here - you will be missing out if you don't.

    Bread
    Jen E.

    Great food, nice service and good atmosphere. Portions were very small but makes up for it with flavor. Eggplant Parmesan was wonderful with sweet red sauce... missing a little pasta or side with it. Sea bass with zucchini was light and fresh but for a man.... would still be hungry. Bread was fluffy and buttery! Cheese plate was missing meat....but jam, cheese and bread was delicious. Cappuccino was perfect. Desserts were light and creamy with just right amount of sweetness. Would recommend for a light meal and glass of wine.

    The Filet. Hands down the best filet!
    Daune K.

    Make sure that you have reservations to this place. Found it on Yelp and decided to try out. We got lucky that they had a small table for two in the back, but chances are you won't be so lucky. You must try the filet. I was skeptical at first and wanted to try something else because the food was a little out of my comfort zone! Ask the server for recommendations or just check out what someone else is eating. You won't regret eating here. Also get some Fanti wine. Omg the best I tried while in Italy.

    Husband and I had a fantastic meal. We shared pasta, and we had fillet with whiskey sauce and pork (pictured) main dishes. We shared a spinach salad with shaved pear, pecorino cheese and pine nuts, which was lovely. Recommend strongly.

    Cheesecake with raspberries and red currants

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    Sofia Reviews in Other Languages

    Osteria Da Fortunata - Pasta

    Osteria Da Fortunata

    4.0(1.2k reviews)
    1.4 kmCentro Storico
    €€

    One of the most popular Italian restaurants in Rome with multiple locations throughout the city all…read morewith lines. When we arrived on a late afternoon, we waited about 10 minutes before getting seated. To start off, we got the Limoncello Spritz (€10) and Aperol Spritz (€10), which were refreshing. For our pasta, we ordered the Fettuccine with Oxtail (€18) and Carbonara (€17). We also wanted to order two more Secondi dishes, but the waiter warned us that the pasta is filling. After we finished the pasta, we did still order the Rabbit (€19) because it wasn't something we usually see on the menu. For the carbonara, the flavor was delicious but not really my favorite pasta shape. It was also quite al dente with a chewy texture. I have to say that the oxtail was spectacular though with its juicy and tender meat sauce. While the rabbit was nice to try once, it was a bit dry with minimal meat. Overall, good spot but nothing worth waiting too long for. Also, I'd stick to the pasta here as it's all handmade. You even see them handrolling them inside. Note that they also charge €2 per person for service fee already.

    10/10 across the board. Osteria da Fortunata is everything people say it is and more. I ordered the…read morecacio e pepe and OMG... hands down the best pasta I've ever had in my life. The pasta was perfectly cooked, coated in the creamiest, silkiest sauce, and the Parmesan cheese was absolutely heavenly. Simple ingredients, flawless execution. I also had the berry cheesecake, and it was just as amazing. Light, creamy, not too sweet, and the berry topping tied everything together perfectly. Pure heaven from start to finish. From the food to the experience, this place is a must when you're in Rome. I'd come back again and again without hesitation.

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    Osteria Da Fortunata - Inside

    Inside

    Osteria Da Fortunata - Oxtail Pasta

    Oxtail Pasta

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    Outdoor seating

    Le Tavernelle - Lobster pasta

    Le Tavernelle

    4.5(167 reviews)
    1.0 kmMonti
    €€

    Our first meal in Rome was here, and I'm so glad it was here. We arrived on Christmas Eve and…read morewanted a good meal. Our hotel manager had suggested another restaurant, but I was apprehensive to try, but did later, more on that restaurant review in it's own post. I rather did what I should have done throughout the trip to, which is to search google for local reviews. This tactic I found to be much better than to trust American reviews for restaurants to visit from Youtube or even here, just because the American touristy taste tends to favor bland or Olive Garden style pseudo Italian. The real Italian taste is much different and something one needs to develop. I was familiar with European Italian food, as I had said before in other reviews that Mexico has better Italian food outside of Italy. Additionally, the good restaurants here in Italy do not open before 7 PM. If it does or if someone that looks foreign to Italy is outside trying to lure you in, it's a tourist restaurant with iffy flavor. At this restaurant my husband had the Lobster pasta and I had the spinach/ricotta ravioli, and we both were beyond satisfied. We also had the artichoke as an appetizer, and trusted the waiter with his suggestion for a bottle of wine. He must have been some genius because the wine went well with our meal. The ambience was cozy and very family oriented, however, the rain outside made it romantic for us. Another key point for this restaurant and it traditional flare was that they brought out the olive oil and red vinegar for our salad and of course olive oil for our wonderful home-made bread. I'm so glad we chose this place for those of us Americans who understand culinary cuisine.

    Great first meal in Rome!…read more I loved my artichoke pasta dish with bacon, it was a daily special. The amaretto dessert was delicious! Carbonara was super al dente. Seafood risotto was fresh. Grilled radicchio was like stir fried. Dinner for 3 for 77 euros, impressively busy for a Tuesday night. Friendly staff, easy for English speakers. :)

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    Interior restaurant

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    Squid and seabass

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