We happened into Sonia's a few weeks ago for our usual Tuesday evening downtown adventure with our neighbors. SGK is in the location of a favorite restaurant when I was growing up, DePonte's Italian Restaurant & Pizza. We would go there and play pinball while eating slices. If we got a high score Tony DePonte would write our name and score on a paper plate and stick it to the machine for ALL to see! Occasionally he would ask one or 2 of us to bus tables and pay us in quarters and slices...Magical!... I digress...
Anyway, we went in 4 adults and 3 hungry children. We were greeted and seated across from where the pinball machines used to be (OK, I'll stop). The decor is updated and very comfortable. One of the owners, Marvin has been there every time and is welcoming and attentive.
We were seated and provided with menus, specials, and an extensive wine list. Having a couple of hangry kids, the waitress immediately placed an order to tide them over and came back for our drink order while placing some very good bread and EVOO on the table. We were also asked whether we wanted sparkling or tap water (Tap please).
We received our cocktails and a bottle of wine which was opened and offered for tasting. Our app and entree order were taken and the lid's app came right out.
Between us, it seems that we ordered one of everything! The meal was awesome. The service was great and I declared it my new favorite Italian restaurant in town... Even without pinball!
Since then we have eaten there on four occasions without disappointment. We have had:
Wings nicely fried 8/$11
Crispy Calamari: Was very crispy and delicious $12
A side of meatballs: I cannot emphasize enough the need to get this dish! 2 large beautiful meatballs in an amazing sauce that has been cooking for hours. The meatballs were tender and flavorful... One of my favorites! $6
Pizza: Thin perfectly done crust with a great sauce, and perfectly done $16/Lg
They have a large selection of specialty pies we haven't tried yet. There
are also dessert pizzas... We will talk about that later :)
Sea Scallops and shrimp with veggie risotto: Again perfectly done and the risotto was awesome! $25
Spaghetti & meatballs: See the meatballs above and imagine with delicious spaghetti!
The "Brave One" Panini: Steak & Crispy Chicken, Hot Cherry Peppers, Fresh Jalapeno Peppers, Red Pepper Flakes, Tomatoes, Lettuce & Chipotle Aioli $15
Chicken Cutlet Sandwich: Pretty standard $10
Salmon with sauteed broccoli & REAL mashed potatoes $20
Kale and quinoa salad $12
SGK Salad: This is a big, delicious salad $11
Mac & Cheese: The kids raved over it $9.95
Hand-cut fries!
Cheese Cake: I like it plain and it was very good $8
Most recently, SGK had a 1/2 roasted chicken. Made to order, we were told it would take ~35 minutes to prepare... It was well worth the wait! It came out golden brown with an incredible cherry pepper (Scarpiello) sauce that had nice heat and amazing flavor. It comes with real mashed potatoes that are notable in their own right. This dish is worth a trip and the wait!!!
And finally, THE M&M Cookie Dessert Pizza: One of four dessert pizzas, it's like they got a hold of and read my diary! Warm, sweet, melty goodness $14... If only the children hadn't seen it :( There is also Chocolate Chip & Peanut Butter Pizza $14, S'Mores Pizza $15, and Sweet Tooth Jackie's Pizza $18... You'll have to go to SGK to find out what's on it :)
Obviously, we are BIG fans! We have never been disappointed with the meal, wine, service or price. We highly recommend if you are in the area or looking for a new place on the Post Road in Fairfield that you pull into this strip of stores (SGK is right next to Bob's Store) and enjoy a great meal or take-out. read more