This used to be one of our favorite restaurants to eat at. But the last two times we've been there for lunch, the quality of the food has really declined. I had a hamburger today that was tasteless and on a very cheap bun. My husband had a steak sandwich that had only scraps and mostly onions and peppers. This used to be a favorite of ours, but we won't be returning. It must be under new ownership. read more

Decent brunch spot in Columbia. Friendly service, decent food, but sort of had that warehouse / factory feel. Overall nice, but not exceptional. read more

Sophia's - Steak and eggs - Italian Near Me - Columbia, Missouri

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I had the pleasure of working at Sophia's for 4 years during college and loved trying every plate on the menu over the years. My absolute favorite appetizer is the shrimp & brie toast. An absolute must-try salad is the pancetta salad: served with a warm pancetta based vinaigrette. My favorite entrees are the brandy creme filet, the chicken mudega, the baked shrimp angel hair pasta, and the horseradish encrusted salmon. You cannot go wrong ordering any dessert! Sophia's has an excellent brunch menu, a spacious patio, and an inviting bar area. Sophia's is a "MUST VISIT" in Columbia, MO! read more

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Found Sophia's after a big game because most places around Columbia had 1-2 hour wait times. We were seated right away and got our drinks a few minutes after ordering. They had a constant flow of groups so it didn't seem that they were ending their night anytime soon. Really decent Italian food and nice specials. We had the Horseradish Encrusted Salmon, the Smoked Chicken Pot Pie and the Ravioli Aragosta. If I had to rank them, the Pot Pie was our favorite. The pastry did not overwhelm the meal and loved the large chunks for chicken and veggies. If you are the fence about horseradish, then steer clear. The horseradish overpowers the salmon but it was still a decent meal. The pasta tasted fresh so would like to try their more traditional meals next time. Service was great and you can flag any staff member down and they were eager to help. Plates were delivered all at once by multiple staff members. read more

Sophia's - Bar area - Italian Near Me - Columbia, Missouri

Went to Sophia's today for a special occasion (Mother's Day) and ordered the breakfast Monte Carlo. Was very surprise that BOTH pieces of french toast were made from the heel/crust of the bread. Both were very tough to cut, and to chew. Recommend they save these pieces for making bread pudding. It certainly made this meal less than enjoyable. read more

We have been going to Sofia's for years. We hadn't been there in a while until we went last Fall. Dang. They closed! We drove down a road around the corner--yeaaa! They just moved! I took a very picky friend there last week. She loved it too! I always have the Baked Shrimp and Angel Hair Pasta. My family members have other choices, but I love my choice. I wish the service was better. When my husband is not with me (two ladies, my son and me alone), we must ask for bread, then we don't get oil, and don't ask if we would like refills. And I pay and tip well. Still, the food is worth it! read more

Don't order their steaks. The filet was very bland and the strip steak was so tough you couldn't chew it. It was probably one of those fake steaks made in a mold out of meat scraps like the franchise restaurants serve. $35 down the drain. Last time ordering steaks at a restaurant. It's not that hard to make good steaks. Just takes real cuts of meat, seasoning, and common sense. Our waiter was nice and good mannered though. Most of the waitresses and hostesses there are uppity and they'll sometimes make you wait for a table even when there are plenty of them open. read more

Sophia's new location is very lovely. Could easily choose this location for a date night or a brunch with the girls. Plenty of pasta options here. I had the Carbonara- going to try something different next time. The food and service was timely and kind! read more

Sophia's - Smoked Chicken Carbonara - Italian Near Me - Columbia, Missouri

This was our first time dining at Sophia's and we will definitely be back. Every staff member we encountered was friendly and professional. The food was fantastic, with bold flavors that worked very well together. The restaurant was warm and comfortable. It was hands down one of the best experiences we've had out a restaurant in a while. read more

While the food and atmosphere was great, our personal service was dissapointing at best. Me and a gal friend came in for a night out. We had plans for somewhere else so we came in spontaneously, and by some standards possibly under dressed. However none the less we were obviously very nice and came prepared to tip well. Our sever by the name of Kamry spent 80% of our time, at Sophia's, tending tediously to other tables, all the while ignoring our requests for straws, taking extremely long to notice/bring us drink refills, and not once checking in on our food or experience. We also realized at the end of our dine that we were never offered the complimentary table bread that everyone else around us was asked about. I expect better service from a place that charges as much as it does and is as nice as it is. Sincerely, Disappointed. read more

Came here for Sunday brunch. Lots of good selections nicely presented. Not super busy. Good area for outdoor dining but not opened yet this year. Service was fast. read more

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We traveled from St. Louis for a Sunday brunch with our niece that lives in Columbia. Sophia's isn't pretentious, as some of the photos might suggest. It's an open space restaurant, minimalist style dining. Our server was quick to the table and pleasant from the start. He provided adequate time for menu review but also knew to check in at an appropriate pace. He was quick with suggestions and feedback about the salmon horseradish, and empanadas. Of course we decided to start with the frangelica monkey bread and I assumed it would be good just based on its name. I was wrong. ITS SPECTACULAR!!!! A massive amount for only 3 people and we indulged with gluttonous delight!! Great job! The entrees were delicious and this is one of the only places that understands the thin line between crispy and burnt bacon. Crispy to perfection. We ended in the house dessert, forgive my faux pas in the actual name. Layers of chocolatey fudge with mousse and the perfect amount of ganache. Give this place a try! Great food, excellent service! read more

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Visiting from Austin Texas I have become accustomed to a high standard of food and unfortunately Sophia's was a disappointment. When we walked in I immediately the noticed the strange paintings on the wall which was an interesting and odd choice for decor. I ordered the roasted salad with salmon and it was borderline inedible. The romaine pieces were cooked whole and came out drenched in out and salt. I love salt but it tasted like someone poured a whole salt shaker on the "salad" and then served the wilted leaves with a very small overcooked piece of salmon on top. The pasta dishes were also a soggy and did not look appetizing at all. The one redeeming quality was our waiter who was very friendly. read more

Sophia's - Italian Near Me - Columbia, Missouri

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The new place is not near as nice as the old place and no longer feels like an upscale restaurant but they still have the upscale prices. It's not near as intimate and seems much smaller. Tables are close together so can hear next tables conversations. Quality also seems to be missing as well. Had to ask for bread, wasn't offered Olive oil or ground pepper on salad and portions seemed smaller. It's missing the "WOW" factor. read more

A family favorite for many years! So many delicious menu choices! Truly everything I've ever eaten there is fantastic! There is a nice variety of menu items, try them all! read more

Food was good and tasty. Service very good. Ambiance was not like the old Sophias. Way to noisy and kind of like a warehouse effect. read more

Very good food, nice portions, attentive staff. I had a Margherita pizza as appetizer and beef ravioli with three cheeses as the main course and it was delicious. We'll be back often. read more

I liked the old Sophia's better. The food is still good; however, the ambience at the new location feels like a cafeteria.

Everything. The food was delicious. The service was excellent. The ambiance was great. I will go back again and again.

This is a yummy Italian/American spot, which is sophisticated and still casual. The atmosphere is welcoming and service has always been good. Everything we've had has been pretty tasty! It can get pretty busy on the weekends. - Asiago spinach dip (3.5/5): pretty small portion of the dip, and only 4 crostinis are included. It was good overall though, very tasty - Spicy chicken sausage pasta (4/5): seasoned well, and love the combination of flavors. Has the perfect amount of spice! - Ravioli aragosta (3.5/5): this was good, just a bit too creamy/salty. - Sophia's spicy buttermilk yardbird sandwich (4/5): this was surprisingly tasty, chicken was not dry, and had just the right amount of sauce. The side of broccoli with asiago sauce is delicious! Would recommend for a nice date night or a fancier spot for dinner! read more

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The food was great. I got three cheese ravioli and there was plenty of food. The service was just ok. We were outside which was absolutely beautiful aside from the wasps buzzing around. We were under a nice umbrella and it was not too hot or sunny. However, we were in a corner and did not get attended to super often. When our server came by she was very nice and attentive. I just think she may have forgotten us. We weren't given any bread before the meal and it took a while for her to bring the check out. Otherwise it was great! read more

Sophia's - Half Pan Ravioli Carne with Three Cheeses - Italian Near Me - Columbia, Missouri

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Food tasty but my meatball sandwich had cold centers. Needed a little more microwave time. Service good. Atmosphere was very loud and annoying. Some type of party going on. Disregarding dining customers comfort. Very clean place. read more

Service was good. Atmosphere is nothing like in their old location. Noisy, sunny. Food was okay. Won't be back, anytime soon.

I was out of town with friends and we decided on this restaurant. The food was great. The wine was great. The atmosphere was great and we loved the server. Definitely recommend this place! read more

Amazing food and great polite wait staff and bartenders. Cant express enough on how good the food is.

Brunch here is amazing! The service was in point. The atmosphere is nice and the food was delicious! read more

Whether breakfast or lunch, Sophias is excellent. It is the sister restaurant to Addisons which I also love. I like to go to addisons for dinner and sophias for brunch. EVERYTHING on their brunch menu is good and while the service is excellent it sometimes takes a few minutes to get seated. The biscuits and gravy are absolutely phenomenal but if with a group please try the frangelico monkey bread. I will say that my group shared the smoke chicken empanadas and they were excellent as well. read more

Started with the caprese.... Was it worth 12.50? No. It was very small. I was expecting bigger tomatoes. Great flavor though. Had the filet Porto (12$) and a side of broccoli (7$) that comes with a delicious Asiago sauce on top. The filet was the perfect size at 4 oz. the blue cheese on top was delicious as well. Super large side of broccoli which I loved!!! 4 stars because of the caprese. I will for sure be going back!! read more

Sophia's - Filet Porto & side of Broccoli With Asiago Sauce - Italian Near Me - Columbia, Missouri

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Such a cute environment with great outdoor seating! All the pasta is so good and my salad was so fresh. The waiter had great service and food was out quickly! read more

Sophia's - Caesar salad - Italian Near Me - Columbia, Missouri

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Great food and variety, great service and now a beautiful new restaurant located behind the previous one, I highly reccomend checking it out. read more

Was taken here to celebrate a job well done after a very rough week. The standout was our server. Super amazing as he was attentive and present without being intrusive. Food was excellent! Large portions and good for a very hungry crowd. Definitely worth hitting up this gem if you are close. read more

The food was good as well as the service! No one had any complaints about the meal and i would be happy to come back!

Quiet restaurant with good service. The steak sandwich was flavorful and a great size. The cocktail menu was pretty extensive.

Delicious meatballs! Excellent Caesar salad! Homemade dressing! Great dessert & mocktail selection, too. Beautiful ambiance and excellent service! read more

Food was meh. Probably won't eat here again. Pasta was not cooked all the way their steaks had no flavor when with the butter. Don't recommend for the price. read more

Sophia's - Three cheese pasta - Italian Near Me - Columbia, Missouri

New to Columbia I've been twice. Good pasta, love the Ambience and atmosphere. I got the mushroom dip, spinach and artichoke dip, salmon with the crab topping and love everything read more

Disappointing. This place is a glorified Olive Garden. I've visited twice and the place is meh. The first time I was there was in July of 2021. Our table ordered crab cakes and spinach artichoke dip as starters. The dip was good, but the dish was all out of proportion. The dip itself was in a small bowl -- about the size of a "cup of soup" bowl --- sitting at the edge of a medium-size platter. The rest of the vast space on the platter was filled with four large pieces of bread, about 20 baby carrots, and about 2 cups of raw broccoli. So, way more items to dip than could be used up with the tiny bowl of dip. The dip was pretty good, but the bread was soggy and unseasoned and the raw vegetables were out of place. The dip was so thick and the dip bowl was so small that you really couldn't dip anything into it. We also ordered the crab cake tapas as a starter. The cakes were under seasoned and you really couldn't taste any crab. They came with a pile of some kind of slaw made with spiralized zucchini and a condiment cup full of a pale yellow creamy dip. I tasted the dip and it was not good. There was so much chopped cilantro that you couldn't taste anything else. I didn't try the slaw, but one of my companions said it was slimy and overpowered by cilantro. I ordered the Smoked Chicken Carbonara and it was pretty good. The portion was way off and I'm sure I had 2.5 to 3 cups of cooked pasta in my pasta bowl. It was easily enough pasta for two people and I was only able to finish maybe one-third of it. That really bothers me. I hate to think how much pasta Sophia's cooks and throws out every day. One of my friends ordered Chicken Mudega and said it was good. Another had the Ravioli Aragosta and was underwhelmed -- she said it was watery and bland. The remaining member of our group ordered the House Cut New York Strip. The steak was small and thin. It didn't have any sear marks and was seriously under seasoned. I gave this place another shot this weekend and things were worse than the first time. My friend and I weren't super hungry, so we decided to get one starter and split an entree. The server brought us bread and poured about 1 tablespoon of olive oil onto a small plate. The bread was unremarkable and the oil was bland. We ordered the Tomato Basil Scallops as a starter, we split an order of Ravioli Buonasera, and we each had dessert. The scallops were inedible. I wish I had taken a picture because it looked so unappetizing. The dish was served on a regular size dinner plate covered with a layer of torn arugula. There were four small bay scallops, each wrapped with a whole slice of thick-cut bacon. The ratio of bacon to scallop was way off and there was so much bacon that it was crispy on the outer part and nearly raw where it was in contact with the scallop. The scallop I ate had the texture of a pencil eraser and no flavor. I wish I had just stopped right then, but I took a forkful of the tomato relish sitting atop the scallops and had to gag to get it down. It tasted like someone had mixed diced tomatoes with white vinegar and basil. So bad! We next split an order of Pasta Buonosera. It was fine, but we split it and each of us asked for a box because there was enough left for another meal. Dessert was good. Creme Broulee and Chocolate Zuccato. See pix. read more

Sophia's - Creme Broulee. Pretty tasty. - Italian Near Me - Columbia, Missouri

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We went here on a super busy night right at 6, was seated immediately. Food came out super fast, food was top notch. Highly recommend this hidden gem!!! Great for a casual dinner or a fancy date night! read more

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Terrible service. Called to request a reservation, whoever picked up the phone yelled and hung up on me.

This restaurant has a great outdoor patio space unfortunately their food is terrible. We had... 1. Gruyere and mushroom - it was served like a dip. Just salty and greasy with subroll type bread that was super thick and doughy and not well toasted 2. Shrimp and brie on toast - toast was soggy and the shrimp and Brie tasted fishy 3. Bacon wrapped scallops - first of all scallops do not need to be wrapped w bacon bc they taste great on their own. This was wrapped in a double layer of bacon and the scallop was overcooked 4. Shrimp with angel hair pasta - what a soggy mess this was. Angel hair was overcooked and broken and covered in a disgusting creamy Alfredo sauce. It was just ewww. I doubt the owners or chef at this restaurant has ever been to Italy bc they wouldn't put out food like this and call it Italian. I would have given 1 star had it not been for the nice patio. read more