Absolute GEM of a restaurant and let me tell you, I am an absolute snob for Italian food. My boyfriend and I arrived around 7:30pm on a busy Saturday night and were lucky enough to grab the 2 open seats at the bar because there was a wait for a table. This meant the bartender David was our server who was SO incredible. He was professional, incredibly efficient, kind, patient, gave us tips about the area, and made great dinner recommendations. He never let our water get below halfway full which I truly value too. Now onto the food - we shared the caesar salad, vodka pasta with chicken, and guavanoli. What a treat!!!! The caesar was large and fresh. The vodka sauce was more tomato based rather than loaded with heavy cream, which made it fresh and flavorful rather than super heavy which we enjoyed. Now the star of the show - the Guavanoli - a chicken stuffed crepe topped with mozzarella and guava sauce. David said tourists usually stay away from this because it sounds so different but it's the locals favorite. I can attest this has been one of our favorite meals of the entire trip, and we agreed the guavanoli was one of the most delicious yet unique entrees we've ever had. We're here for 2 more days and want to come back to get it again. The crepe wrapping essentially tastes like an enchilada, and the guava sauce is NOT too sweet. It's mixed with a red wine reduction so it has a slightly sweet edge to it, but is 1000% perfect with the dish and delicious. The prices are on the higher size but the portions are large and totally justify it. With the 2 of us, we ended up having a very decent amount of the vodka pasta as leftovers to take back to the hotel. We didn't order drinks, but David was whipping up incredible looking cocktails! They also have really cool hand-painted large portraits around the room. Beautiful restaurant, amazing staff, and even better food!! read more

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Sophia's was AMAZING! They serve pasta and steaks and everything else as fresh and delicious. The service was outstanding and location perfect for experiencing the city. We sat outside and watched enjoyed the happenings of the city. Alex was a wealth of information and so very kind. read more

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All I can say is wow. I don't know how they get all of that flavor into the food. It was not over salted. The grilled asparagus was outstanding. The shrimp and the scallops were cooked properly. So many places either over or under cook the scallops. Our waitress was very nice. She checked up on us but did not appear pushy. We did not have reservations on a Friday night and got right in. I would eat here again. Like most restaurants in San Juan, it can seem pricy. Just remember where you are. It costs a lot to get products to the island. read more

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Looking for some Italian food in Old San Juan, we stumbled upon Sofia's. Glad we did, it was just what my group was looking for! I got a ribeye (16 oz) with a side of fettuccine Alfredo. I didn't care too much for the Alfredo sauce, but my steak was good. The ciabatta bread with the cinnamon butter was also delicious! Service was great. Outdoor and indoor seating was available immediately without a reservation. read more

Sofia's - 16 oz ribeye - Italian Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

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Best Italian restaurant in the Old San Juan area do not leave this part of the island without trying the spaghetti bolognese and cream brûlée. Ect..... read more

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First time visiting in Old San Juan. We are sitting outside on the patio enjoying the breeze and the view.

We were happy that we had made a reservation, as tables appeared full. Our server, Pedro, was excellent and made great recommendations. We shared empanadas, then each enjoyed a shrimp entree. Our bottle of wine was very reasonably priced. Great evening. read more

Sofia's - Italian Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

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I know you see the pizza, for Puerto Rico is was valid. Edible, sauce was very good, I don't normally like tomatoes as a topping but they are so fresh and flavorful here theres nothing to argue about. That Old Fashioned though. Everything. I love Barralito rum as is, but rum converted into an old fashioned is a win every time. Feels like a side plug, but this as a rum alone, one of the best you can get on the island! The ribeye had me eating from the bone in public. Theres no way around it, I don't care, I did not want to miss a single piece it was prepared so well and comes to the table SIZZLING. Don't be the table watching the sizzle walk someplace else. The stroganoff was ok, not as remembered, in which, just ok. There was a creamier element in the past that was no longer present. This felt more like a wine, a marsala sauce pasta than a stroganoff. Ok in itself, but not what we wanted. Overall, staff walked us in, they were extremely hospitable all throughout. The ambience was on point and food was great. 1st review, but likely my third time here. Will return again in the future! read more

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This was a great visit! Dined in on a Sunday at 1pm when they opened. We had a reservation for 6pm but were able to change it. Service was a bit slow from our waiter especially being the only ones there for the first 45 mins. We were a party of 10 but our waiter was slow clearing our table so we had a lot of dishes from apps and empty drinks. We ordered a variety of apps. Champagne shrimp, the mushrooms, mussels, meatballs, cheese sticks! All of it was soooooo good! The garlic butter mussels and the meatballs were my favorite! I was full off of apps! For my entree i just got the chicken Alfredo -i wound give it a 7/10. It was good but just ok. The portions were huge! I barely took 5 bites because i was so full off apps! But would def be back because the food was great!!! FYI-they could only split checks into two and they do charge for water which was odd. read more

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On the busy corner of the Old San Juan. So it was packed and can get really loud. But the food was delicious! Pedro our server gave us excellent service and my family and I love the food. Lobster and Shrimp ravioli were so creamy and perfectly made. Fettuccine was awesome sauce! Husband had the porter house steak medium rare and it was so juicy. Highly recommended. Also had the Sophia's appetizer which we could have done without. Margaritas pizza was perfectly thin and extra cheesy. I highly recommend this restaurant and my family will definitely return when visiting Puerto Rico. read more

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It took us a couple of tries, but we finally got to eat at Sofia's. My daughter loves Italian food so we have to try the spot that was across from our Airbnb. We had to sit at the bar which I'm usually not a fan of, but the two bartenders were very entertaining and conversational. They suggested I order the champagne spaghetti. My daughter had scallops, probably with fettuccine. Instantly, we were enjoying the artwork on the walls of various gangsters from different movies. The Sopranos on one side and Goodfellas on the other. It wasn't until I walked to the ladies room that I see a large portrait of Sofia Loren that I realized it was named after her. I highly recommend this place for the food and the friendly staff. I had a really nice time there, even if it was at the bar. read more

Sofia's - Sofia - Italian Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

Fantastic food. Six of us just had dinner. The entrees were flavorful and totally delicious all around. I had the pasta perradilla. Hubby had the osso bucco. Others had shrimp champagne pasta, the Berrazini and chicken piccata. Our service was outstanding. Four of us are from St Louis MO in the states where Italian food rules. Sofia's would compete there very well. Highly recommend!! read more

The food was average nothing special. What really disappointed us was the service. Our server was rude, and we were charged for an item we never received. When we pointed it out, the waiter argued with us and, although he eventually agreed to remove the charge, it was never actually taken off the bill. I do not recommend Sofia's for anyone to visit . After a long walking tour around San Juan, we were hungry and tired. Everywhere else had long wait times, and this place seated us immediately. Now we know exactly why. read more

Went here to have a quick drink when exploring San Juan. When delivering the check the waiter said to me "next time you go to a restaurant, let them know you only plan on having drinks so we can sit you at the bar" why would it matter? Your restaurant is empty. I felt this was very rude and poor service. They also had no soda because the fountain machine wasn't working. Instead was offered either ginger ale or soda water in a bottle which was flat. The only positive thing I can say is the "Sofia Spritz" was made well (aperol spritz). read more

We visited during the Christmas holiday and had a very poor experience. The waiter initially served us tap water and only informed us after 10 minutes that it was unsafe--by then, even our kids had already drunk it. Service was rude while taking our order. We ordered plantain fry, but the receipt showed 3 plates while only 2 were served. When we questioned it, the waiter got upset, said he'd remove the extra charge, but never did and never returned to our table. Someone else handled the payment. This isn't about the price--it reflects the lack of professionalism. Most restaurants nearby were packed, while this one had plenty of seating. Now we understand why. read more

Here on vacation and came across this authentic Italian restaurant in a old San Juan, as soon as you walk in your greeted by the staff, our waitress name was Ariana one of the Best waitress I had since visiting this beautiful place. My order was the Parmagiana was to die for!! The entire meal was super fresh made to perfection. I'm so sad this restaurant isn't back home I would be here weekly. The restaurant is super spacious for all. If your looking for the best Italian food in Puerto Rico make sure to stop at this location your be amazed! If you live here make sure to stop you won't regret it and will make this restaurant your favorites. Thank you to the chefs and Ariana for such amazing experience. read more

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I love this place!! I ate here back in 2019 just before covid and it was my first time trying Margherita Pizza Ever since then Margherita Pizza has been my go-to pizza. I have been a few times since then including last night. I was a little worried I wouldn't like the pizza as much since I have tried several other Margherita Pizzas now but it still was delicious The people I walked with to here all loved their food as well. The ambiance was good too. I prefer outdoor seating and was disappointed we had to sit indoors but I got over it. read more

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Great location, great service, and great food! We were traveling with 5 adults and a tween and were looking for something we could all agree to. Sofia's came highly rated online and did not disappoint. We did have to split tables to side indoors but that was fine because the tables were adjacent but not pushed together. I tasted the mozzarella sticks, cheese pizza, spaghetti and meatballs (which are beef), the chocolate soufflé and vanilla ice cream. I enjoyed all of it! Overall the place was great with amazing service and food! read more

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Good food. Expensive but we expected that. Empanadas were yummy. Drinks cold and good.

Not sure how I really would rate this properly. Ate there tonight 6/7/25. Pedro the waiter was decent for the most part.. My girl got the scallops with spaghetti with some kind of lemon sauce, and I got the shrimp Alfredo. My shrimp was cooked perfectly for me and the Alfredo was fine. She gave me one of her scallops and I gave her one of my shrimp as we normally share . I didn't think the scallop tasted right even tho I ate it. She had me taste her spaghetti, and I thought it was disgusting. She said it was supposed to be a lemon sauce, but did not at all have a lemon flavor. She didn't like it at all either. I didn't tell her my opinion on the scallop to not sway her if she liked hers. She showed me one of her last scallops and it was like red inside. Something was bad about it. I gave her half of my Alfredo and half of another shrimp. When Pedro came over I asked if her sauce was supposed to be a lemon sauce, and he said yes. I said it didn't taste at all of lemon, and to be honest it was disgusting. Then I showed him the scallop and asked him.. is that the way a scallop is supposed to look? He didn't say one way or another , like he didn't want to admit it was bad. Nevertheless, he asked if we were done and he cleared or plates. He did not offer to give her another option, or take a little off the bill, or any kind of remedy for this. The bill came as if nothing was wrong. I still gave him a decent tip begrudgingly. I'm personally not happy they didn't try and offer her a different pasta at least. Pasta is cheap .... Pedro was good up until he did nothing to remedy the poor quality of her dish. My food was decent. We didn't go inside, so I have no idea how nice it is inside. We ate outside, and it was a nice breeze and pleasant. I started the review with a 3 star but changed it to a 2 star as her belly isn't feeling good after eating a few scallops. Both have really bad stomach pain and cramping. Now changing to a 1 star, as we are both suffering. read more

I tried Sofia's for dinner with my friends after our excursion. It is beautiful on the inside and the server we had was very friendly. They specialize in Italian dishes and they had an impressive wine selection. I was not in the mood for pasta, but obliged to try something different after many Latin meals. I did not know what to order and relied on the waiter's recommendation of butternut squash ravioli and a side Caesar salad. BIG mistake. The ravioli needed salt. The sauce was delicious but the pasta was bland. I LOVED the freshly baked bread so much, that I ordered extra. I also enjoyed my salad. One of my friend's ordered a pasta with beef and seemed to like it, I think it was the the bolognese, but don't quote me on that. My other friend only ordered the appetizer of steamed mussels and bread and I wished that I would have gotten that! Her sauce tasted great and she really enjoyed her dish. For the price, I wish I would have opted for another dish. Overall, it was a nice experience and good service, but nothing I'd make a special trip to come back for. read more

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We were lucky to get a table at this highly rated restaurant. After about 15 minutes, I had to tell the hostess that no one had come to our table -- even to offer us water. (One waiter saw that we were sitting at the table; but he neglected to acknowledge us or find our server.) Once a server came to our table, the evening did not improve. The service was slow; and we felt neglected through most of the evening. It took about 45 minutes for our dinner to arrive. The food was very good. We both ordered typical Italian fare; and we weren't disappointed. I would highly recommend this restaurant for the food; but the service was subpar. read more

The porterhouse was delish, but the Lobster & Shrimp ravioli was okay, but needed more seafood and some seasoning. We also got the Truffle Spinach ravioli and that was very good - would get that again for sure....strong truffle taste but not overwhelming. Great cocktails! The service was VERY fast, honestly too fast. We ordered and within 10 minutes our appetizers were served and before we finished our mains we're ready - this was all within 20 minutes. Quick apps are great, but we would have loved to feel less rushed with the mains coming out at least when the apps were finished. Overall experience was about a 7/10. read more

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Food was amazing, service was great, portions are very large, Augustine is awesome! Hayley recommended read more

No doubt the best Italian restaurant in San Juan. Great ambience & exceptional service! Our waiter, Christopher, was helpful, fun & on the ball! We had a large party of 9 & all did different pasta dishes...all were incredible! Suggestion...Make Reservations....Blanca runs a tight ship at the door! read more

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I wasn't ecstatic about trying Sofias at first. I had walked about 4 miles in some FashionNova shoes and had been turned away from an establishment I had bookmarked long before my trip to Puerto Rico! Texas sized meltdown in 5....4....3....2.... Came across Sofia's, for it appeared to be litty that Sunday night. We were told there was a 25 min wait but we're seated within 10 minutes. Very small on the inside. I have zero complaints on the food and drinks. We got the calamari, meatballs, steak, and chicken piccata...or was it Marsala? Couldn't tell... Everything was tasty and service was A-l...but Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, it was costly.... But what do you expect in Old San Juan? The most touristy area in the city' read more

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Who knew San Juan had such great Italian food. We were lucky to get seated right before closing and I must say admit , I was impressed.

This was our last meal of our Puerto Rico trip before heading to the airport. We sat outside and that was awesome. We shared several dishes including chicken Parmesan, penne vodka with chicken and Caesar salad. It was all excellent. The prices are a bit high but probably as expected considering the location, ambiance and quality of food. Service was very good too! read more

Wow, who knew coming by to Puerto Rico was needed to get the best Italian food. The garlic pasta was amazing read more

We had a caprice salad and lasagna. The food was very good. The only issue is that we ordered the lasagna from the late lunch menu and were charged full price. $8 more. When asked, they said the smaller lunch portion was not available. How they expected us to believe that is a head scratcher. Nice ambiance. Double check your bill. read more

Food was spectacular and delicious, the ambience is lovely i definitely recommend for everyone

The seafood risotto is the best you'll find anywhere. Great service, reasonable pricing in a small, comfy, cozy restaurant. Can't wait for my next visit!! read more

Great food, had the salmon it was excellent. Our service was top notch, Lorelik was very friendly and helpful. We sat outside which was awesome for people watching and general atmosphere. read more

Fettuccine Carbonara: pretty average. The pasta was not Al dente. Felt a bit over cooked. Sauce didn't have that much flavor. Very mild taste. Tons of chicken and bacon Guavanoli: not sure if that's the correct name. This dish was excellent. The special Guav sauce was delicious. The crepe was soft and crunchy in the right place. The only complaint was the grilled chicken felt like it was frozen Tiramisu: no. Did not like at all. The whip cream was too sweet and so much of it. It's like they dumped coffee, chocolate syrup, and some lady fingers and call it a tiramisu Flan: not bad! Kind of tasty read more

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Was the best spot I ate at in PR. Had the pizza (it was bland), penne pasta with vodka sauce very good and amazing mozzarella sticks with caper sauce. Service was good. All other spots I ate at in PR was bad. read more

So first everything was going good the manager seemed to be great our server started off good then took awhile to get our waters we ordered cokes took long time to get it then we ordered and our food came out before they gave us the bread we supposed to have eaten as appetizer but then never seen our server again I needed more water but never was checked on and they expected a big tip. Inside the place was nice but table wasn't the best but it was good enough. read more

The service was quick. Food was great. Outdoor seating was well maintained. Indoor decor is nice. Bathrooms could be better. read more

Sofia's - Margherita Pizza - Italian Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

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Really cute place along Fortaleza Street. Big fan of the pasta dishes that sofia's has. highly recommend the fettuccine with shrimp. the risotto options are also pretty solid, alongside the lasagna. bathrooms are easy to find and clean, and the service at the door and throughout the meal is done well! read more

We came on a Saturday night and the food, drinks, and service were top notch. I was initially nervous we weren't going to be able to get in but it was only a 30 min wait and we took pics in the meantime. Overall great experience and definitely will be coming again on my next trip to PR! read more

Sofia's - Italian Near Me - San Juan, Puerto Rico

I was hoping for great Italian food. Anyway. It was just ok. The staff was great. We didn't enjoy the food. The ribeye was very fatty and the fries tasted like grease. read more