Sofi Restaurant

My second review (this time correct ... sorry, Sofi! ... the other one deleted) as Google misplaced some photos from a (lovely) breakfast previously, just up the road ...

What a fabulous meal, al fresco, in Chicago. Wonderfully attentive staff, full of conversation, and terrific high-end Italian cuisine to boot. We both had pastas, which were excellent. A cocktail 🍸, some wine, and then the pictured desert to round off the experience.

Walking past, the next day, a smile from our waiter.

If the food and service is as we experienced, you will not be disappointed!! L'opposto!

Published 2 years ago

The food was good, but a bit pricey. Main dishes are between $40-$60, but I don't think they are actually that good. The atmosphere in the patio was nice and the service was good too.

Published 2 years ago

We dined here as a party of 3 the night before the Chicago Marathon. I had made a reservation ahead of time because I didn't want to worry about not getting in somewhere the night before the race.

This place was SLAMMIN. The food spoke for itself. 100% authentically cooked Italian food every step of the way. The ingredients are great quality and you will not be disappointed with anything you order.

That being said, there was a glitch with their reservation system that night, and there was a backup for tables. We were comfortable waiting, and the quality of the food was never sacrificed even as tables were being turned over and over all night.

We 100% would recommend the food here, the staff is so kind, hard working and insistent on you enjoying yourself during your dining experience!

Published 3 years ago

Our waiter Jasper was on point. He suggested a drink for my husband that he never would have ordered but it was crisp and refreshing, it had herbs and a cream with a couple splashes of vodka. The steak ruined steaks for me, it melted in my mouth and cut like butter, forget a steak knife, it wasn't needed. The atmosphere was warm and cozy. This place is a must try.

Published 2 years ago

The food and service were amazing! We enjoyed the Baby Octopus, Arugula salad, Fettuccine with Colossal Prawns and Pappardelle Cinghiale with Boar. Ended the night with Lemon Torta Della Nonna. Albino made our dining experience perfect. He was so knowledgeable about all the food and gave the best suggestions! Thank you for a wonderful night!

Published 2 years ago

Came here with a friend for dinner after a fun and long day adventuring around the city. I've been here before several times and really do like the place - the ambiance is quaint, warm, and comfortable. The staff talk to each other in Italian, which adds to the experience.

We both had the trofie pesto; it was excellent and the best dish we had. We also got the artichoke fondue and were wanting a few more artichokes in there. For dessert we had the pistachio gelato which, although good, tasted more like almond flavoring than pistachios.

Service was a bit slow and casual. Having actually been to Italy, that's how it is. Overall a good experience and I plan to return!

Published 2 years ago

We made a reservation on a Sunday night and we’re quickly seated. Indoors is a bit dark, dark enough that a man was using his phone light to inspect the menu. The server was fast, polite, and willing to answer questions. They do have some vegetarian options which is a plus. My food (v) was not the best, but I would be willing to come back and try a different dish. My Bellini was good though, and my partner enjoyed his dish.

Published 3 years ago

Very quaint joint with gourmet dishes. I tried their restaurant week menu and savored the crab cake (don't pass it up!), braised short ribs, and the panna cotta. I'm not generally a panna cotta fan, but theirs was SO good. They also have a nice wine selection to choose from; our group chose the Matias Cabernet and it was the perfect combo with our meal. My only complaint is how loud and somewhat cramped it was in the dining room. There was also a large party sharing the space, so may not be an everyday occurrence. Overall we had a great experience I would recommend to others.

Published 2 years ago

Great everything! The staff sang happy birthday in Italian to our friend. We will be coming back often!

Published a year ago

Good Italian, small portions

Published a year ago

Such a wonderful place. The italian food taste is the same as in Italy. The people were incredible with me and my friends.

Published a year ago

Fantastic food, and excellent service. The ambiance was lovely. Highly recommend!!

Published a year ago

Sofi came as a recommendation so we thought we’d give it a try. All I can say is WOW! Such a great dining experience!

Short wait to be seated. Service/server was amazing. Started with the grilled baby octopus, entree was a rigatoni special for evening and Pannetone for desert. Everything was exceptional! Highly recommend!

Published a year ago

Suboptimal food and poor service.

Just adding couple more details to clarify on my experience.

1. Ordered pasta pescatora. It seems that seafood and pasta were cooked separately and mixed before serving, tomatos were not cooked at all, no salt was used ever.

2. I've seen my waiter only once when he was taking my order. Had to catch random waiter to order desert.

3. Had to go to the bar to get the check and pay for food.

Bit too much issues for 85$ dinner bill for one.

Dear owner, thank you but no.

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Buen ambiente . Buena atención . Variedad de platos

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Food was excellent, my blue cheese olive in my martini was awful. Service was excellent. I should have gotten wine.

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Sehr feines italienisches Essen. toller authentischer Service, schönes Ambiente. Komme wieder! Die Preisangabe beinhaltet auch Wein.

Published 2 years ago

Locale bello ma personale scortese e poco educato. Conto fuori misura per quello che abbiamo mangiato, passato carta di credito senza neppure farci vedere la percentuale di mancia che seppur dovuta e’ a discrezione del cliente. Non consigliato, si trova molto di meglio

Published 2 years ago

Grazie per un pasto molto eccezionale, con così tanto sapore. Hai preparato per me un pasto vegano speciale che non era nel menu. Ospitalità italiana, veramente. Avrei dovuto sposarmi con un uomo italiano questo weekend, ma è morto a marzo. Lui preparava la melanzana come l'hai servita ieri sera, e il mio cuore ha cantato dopo averla assaggiata. Grazie mille, e ancora una volta, grazie mille.

Published 2 years ago

Bonito lugar, con gente muy amable en el servicio. La comida no me pareció de otro mundo para el precio, era bastante caro y la pasta por ejemplo no se sentía casera. Ahora los mariscos muy buenos, volvería solo por probar ese pulpo.

Published 2 years ago

Great Italian food in South Loop

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The food was good, but a bit pricey. Main dishes are between $40-$60, but I don't think they are actually that good. The atmosphere in the patio was nice and the service was good too.

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Oh Sofi, what happened to your food? That was the toughest, tasteless chicken picatta I ever had in my life. The salad was awful and my guest's ravioli mediocre. I used to love Sofi, but I hate paying a fortune for bad food. I won't be back.

Published 2 years ago

The food and service were amazing! We enjoyed the Baby Octopus, Arugula salad, Fettuccine with Colossal Prawns and Pappardelle Cinghiale with Boar. Ended the night with Lemon Torta Della Nonna. Albino made our dining experience perfect. He was so knowledgeable about all the food and gave the best suggestions! Thank you for a wonderful night!

Published 2 years ago

Amazing and great..even for a gluten senstive person!

Published 2 years ago

Went on August 10th to celebrate with the fiancé, the food was excellent and our waiter Massimo was phenomenal we will visit again when In town

Published 2 years ago

Food was very good, particularly the Bolognese and tiramisu. Jasper was a terrific waiter. Atmosphere was just perfect.

Published 2 years ago

Food was very good, particularly the Bolognese and tiramisu. Jasper was a terrific waiter. Atmosphere was just perfect.

Published 2 years ago

the restaurant serves very good Italian cuisine, however its practices are very questionable because they apply an automatic tip whereas here in the USA it is the customer who decides the amount.

Published 2 years ago

My second review (this time correct ... sorry, Sofi! ... the other one deleted) as Google misplaced some photos from a (lovely) breakfast previously, just up the road ...

What a fabulous meal, al fresco, in Chicago. Wonderfully attentive staff, full of conversation, and terrific high-end Italian cuisine to boot. We both had pastas, which were excellent. A cocktail 🍸, some wine, and then the pictured desert to round off the experience.

Walking past, the next day, a smile from our waiter.

If the food and service is as we experienced, you will not be disappointed!! L'opposto!

Published 2 years ago

Best food!

Published 2 years ago

The atmosphere and service were commendable, but the food quality was average and slightly overpriced. Additionally, the seafood was inadequately cleaned, containing some dirt.

Published 2 years ago

Our waiter was very nice and the food was a good portion and very delicious. The atmosphere was really nice, especially outside.

Published 2 years ago

Absolutely hits the sweet spot of cozy, authentic, and refined without pretention. The staff was phenomenal and attentive, but we never felt pressured or rushed. Just well taken care of. Our server (Gaspare, I believe) proved guidance where needed (including a perfect wine recommendation and some ideas that were definitely going to try next time!) and elevated or experience with his insights and overall service. And the food! Expertly prepared and obviously fresh, Sofi's chefs understand authentic Italian cooking is made to accent the natural flavors or fresh food, not overpower it. It's rare to find, and really special.

Published 2 years ago

Great food, fantastic waiter, and great restaurant overall. Very authentic Italian cuisine.

Published 2 years ago

This place was amazing and the real deal Italian experience. Food was amazing, I was solo so I sat at the bar and the service was excellent. Staff stood around speaking Italian to each other all evening. The pasta and sauces were amazing. I had the scallops app and the Ravioli Sofi for dinner. Definitely will be back next time I’m in town.

Published 2 years ago

Real Italian food at its best.

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The bruschetta was good, however, the pasta was very mediocre. Outside seating was pleasant.

Published 2 years ago

Delicious pasta with an intimate atmosphere and attentive waitstaff

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Came here on a Saturday night. Great service and amazing food. Will definitely be back and definitely recommend. Hidden gem in Printers row.

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Un lugar muy lindo, comida espectacular, muy buena atención .

Published 2 years ago

Greatest italian i ever had in USA. Great guys, awesome place.

Published 2 years ago

Came here with a friend for dinner after a fun and long day adventuring around the city. I've been here before several times and really do like the place - the ambiance is quaint, warm, and comfortable. The staff talk to each other in Italian, which adds to the experience.

We both had the trofie pesto; it was excellent and the best dish we had. We also got the artichoke fondue and were wanting a few more artichokes in there. For dessert we had the pistachio gelato which, although good, tasted more like almond flavoring than pistachios.

Service was a bit slow and casual. Having actually been to Italy, that's how it is. Overall a good experience and I plan to return!

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Nice and busy Italian restaurant in the heart of Printer’s Row, attentive service, tasty dishes.

Published 2 years ago

Exceptional service and food

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Second time to dine here in last 30days. It's lovely. Compatable to a restaurant in Torino or Milano. Great job

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Really nice atmosphere; Excellent service.

Published 2 years ago

Extremely expensive and if you're hungry, go somewhere else. Mother's day celebration was ok, but she didn't see the bill. Not worth it. The taxes were 155.00 dollars and tip was automatic so seeing the breakdown was YIKES! There are far better restaurants with better quality and value.

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The service was excellent and the food was very good. It was a bit noisy so conversation could be challenging but there was a larger group dining near us and it is a smaller restaurant so I am sure that isn't always the case.

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This is in response to your reply to my initial review. I was there. And how do you know what I look like on the video? Lame reply. Report me. I have a receipt to prove I was there. Horrible experience too!

Published 2 years ago

Truly disappointing. With all of the options in this great city, I’d never come here again.

Published 2 years ago

Food and wait Staff was Totally Awesome😍😍

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Our waiter Jasper was on point. He suggested a drink for my husband that he never would have ordered but it was crisp and refreshing, it had herbs and a cream with a couple splashes of vodka. The steak ruined steaks for me, it melted in my mouth and cut like butter, forget a steak knife, it wasn't needed. The atmosphere was warm and cozy. This place is a must try.

Published 2 years ago

True Italian experience in the middle of Chicago.

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Cozy little restaurant. Bread was good but the main course was a bit disappointing for my boyfriend and I. Wait staff was not very friendly and did the bare minimum. The shortrib I got was mostly fat therefore 50% inedible. Polenta was good but the melted fat that seeped into it ruined it in spots. I didn't want to eat too much and upset my stomach. We had high hopes and saved this for our fancy restaurant at the end of a romantic trip. Boyfriend's gnocchi was underwhelming as well for the price. Potato gratin was good.

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Very quaint joint with gourmet dishes. I tried their restaurant week menu and savored the crab cake (don't pass it up!), braised short ribs, and the panna cotta. I'm not generally a panna cotta fan, but theirs was SO good. They also have a nice wine selection to choose from; our group chose the Matias Cabernet and it was the perfect combo with our meal. My only complaint is how loud and somewhat cramped it was in the dining room. There was also a large party sharing the space, so may not be an everyday occurrence. Overall we had a great experience I would recommend to others.

Published 2 years ago

Birthdays are best celebrated at Sofi's

Published 2 years ago

We went for my birthday and had an amazing meal. The food is delicious the atmosphere is intimate and relaxing. The staff is amazing! This is now our Italian restaurant of choice

Published 2 years ago

Went with a group of 7 for NYE. The atmosphere is nice and cozy with great lighting. The staff was amazing and went above and beyond to make our time there enjoyable. The food was also excellent!

Published 2 years ago

Great time with friends, delicious food, great restaurant, will be back

Published 2 years ago

Went for Nye dinner before a show, it was packed, and there was a little wait even with a reservation. The staff handed out complimentary drinks to tide us over.
Overall excellent experience, and the lobster bisque was probably the best soup I've ever had.

I would definitely come back again!

Published 2 years ago

It was exquisite!

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We dined here for the first time with another couple. Beautiful restaurant, nice ambiance, food was outstanding with freshly made pastas, risottos, meat dishes, paired with an extensive list of wines and cocktails. Excellent Printer’s Row gem! Albino made our evening very enjoyable. Christian, the manager, was very attentive and nice as well.

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I don't mind paying for an expensive meal it it is good quality food, but this was not the case at Sofi. The seafood tasted rancid, I could find a frozen dinner at the grocery store of better quality than the ossobuco. One cocktail (in a dirty glass), one appetizer and two mains for $148 before tip. The staff was nice and the restaurant is cute, but I will not be returning. Sofi, I sure your restaurant was amazing at onetime, but the lack in quality ingredients and lack of passion for food coming from the kitchen is very sad to see. Do better.

Published 2 years ago

Ambience was warm and inviting. Service was excellent. The meal was fresh, hot and superb. Perfect place for a cold night. I loved it!

Published 3 years ago

A quiet restaurant with excellent food and service. We had the Gnocci and the Rigatoni Sofi and they were both delicious.

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We dined here as a party of 3 the night before the Chicago Marathon. I had made a reservation ahead of time because I didn't want to worry about not getting in somewhere the night before the race.

This place was SLAMMIN. The food spoke for itself. 100% authentically cooked Italian food every step of the way. The ingredients are great quality and you will not be disappointed with anything you order.

That being said, there was a glitch with their reservation system that night, and there was a backup for tables. We were comfortable waiting, and the quality of the food was never sacrificed even as tables were being turned over and over all night.

We 100% would recommend the food here, the staff is so kind, hard working and insistent on you enjoying yourself during your dining experience!

Published 3 years ago

It s like local italian restaurants vibe. not too big and wooden table and chairs. set up like in europe. Food and wine we pick are great. Our server is great as well. recommended to try.

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Walked in during a busy time and happily sat at the bar. Mossimo was great to us and the food superb.

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My daughter did a Quick Google search for Italian restaurants in the area, we were visiting her at school, and wanted to take her out for her birthday. Sofi restaurant came up on Google and we ran with it. Best decision. We walked in an hour before they closed, I figured they’d be quite annoyed with a group of four walking in an hour before they close. Instead they were incredibly welcoming. Service was amazing. Food was even better, probably the best Italian food I’ve ever had. Great birthday dinner experience for my daughter. Thank you! We will definitely be back!

Published 3 years ago

Excellent Italian food with personalized service and great ambiance.

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Superb evening. The food was exquisite; the service impeccable; and the atmosphere was elegant and wonderfully muted.

Published 3 years ago

We were recommended this restaurant by a friend that said it was the best near the Loop. Unfortunately, our experience tonight made it one of the most horrific restaurant experiences we've ever had. I'd highly recommend anyone in the South Loop take their business to Tuscany instead; they're at least kind to their customers.

To summarize what happened tonight and why we'll never return:
* We expected to be 10 minutes late on a ~430pm~ reservation, so we called ahead to let them know. The hostess responded by saying that they prioritize being on time and that they can't guarantee a table. Ok, a bit harsh, but fine. Fair enough. Our train was late but they've got to keep things moving.

* On arrival, the waiter reminded us that we were 10 minutes late and the restaurant was very busy before briskly walking away. We would've ordered drinks if he'd paused to ask. It was a very unkind reception to the restaurant entirely.

* Since they seemed to be in a big hurry, we got our food orders ready within a minute, and during that time we watched our waiter become extremely upset with an 11-top next to us that couldn't remember who ordered which dish. The waiter slammed a plate of pesto down on an empty table when no one at that table could determine who ordered it. Real weird and stressful energy there

* Here's the worst part: when we finally DID receive our food, it was hot on the outside and cold in the middle. (I ordered the lobster ravioli). Seems like their obsession over turning over tables quickly came at the expense of anything resembling a quality meal

* I immediately asked for the check after the disastrous meal. I communicated the aforementioned issues to the waiter who was then upset that I hadn't told him about them earlier. Well, he never checked in on the table after dropping the cold food, so how could I?

All in all, this is a restaurant of terrible service that doesn't deserve your money. Take it to another Italian restaurant that does. I mentioned Tuscany earlier, and just for comparison: the head chef of Tuscany came up to my table last time and asked how we were doing. That's the opposite of what I saw at Sofi. They couldn't care less about us beyond how quickly we could get in, get out, and pay our bill.

EDIT: Since I can't actually respond to the owner's response, let me append my response here. No, I absolutely did not have an "argument with my pregnant wife." She was crying because she was so upset with how rude you were and how awful the experience was.

Since the time I wrote this review the owner has continued to respond in increasingly petty ways, one of which was notifying OpenTable that we did not show up to our reservation. Now this response below.

Published 3 years ago

We dined here our last night in town and it was delicious. We brought our five year old daughter and she had a side of pasta with red sauce while my husband and I each had a delicious option from the menu, along with an appetizer and glass of wine. We split some sorbet for dessert.

I had the gnocchi. They were pillowy soft and the pesto sauce was delicious. My husband enjoyed his dish, but I don't remember what it was.

We had great service. Our waiter was perfectly attentive and everything was brought out to the table in a timely manner. I'm so sad we live in a different state and can't go back because this would easily become a go-to for.

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I had an incredible dining experience at the Italian restaurant I visited. The server was absolutely amazing, and the atmosphere felt incredibly homey. Throughout the meal, our server was extremely attentive and wore a constant smile, which added to the overall positive experience.

Published 3 years ago

Great food quiet little place

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Food was excellent as well service homemade pasta

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Good service.... reasonable prices for Chicago....food was great!!!!

Published 3 years ago

Very authentic experience. Very beautiful outdoor seating during the summer.

Published 3 years ago

Expensive, not an impressive dish, rude employees

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Always a favorite! Printer’s Row Lit Fest and lunch

Published 3 years ago

OUTSTANDING.

Published 3 years ago

All the food was amazingly delicious, and the service was perfect. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed this as our first meal out for our honeymoon.

Published 3 years ago

Food was excellent, service was good.

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Très bon restaurant italien, les pâtes sont excellentes et parfaitement cuites.
Service très agréable.

Published 3 years ago

Man oh man, I really wanted to like this place. Walked by it a million times and the ambiance and the atmosphere were super cute. Finally decided to pull the trigger and make a reservation. Morale of the story don't judge a book by the cover or the reviews here on google or yelp?? The food was edible at best. They are clearly delusional with how they price their food given its clear quality. Paid close to 40$ for seafood pasta with absolutely zero taste and crunchy noodles. And the special close to $60 was a glorified chicken parm. Quality of the food would maybe be acceptable if the price was cut by at least half or being your local neighborhood Italian spot. But for a place that promotes itself as $$$ restaurant, I expected so so so much better than one scallop in my pasta.

Spent $200 for two people, save yourself some dollars in this magnificent city with much better food.

Would also love to note that the response to this review is completely incorrect and inaccurate. We certainly did not finish our meals completely, no manager ever checked in to see how everything was, and tipped your standard amount. Didn’t care that it was a not a scallop pasta. You missed the entire point that the food had very little flavor.

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My fiancée and I live in the neighborhood, and we eat at Sofi once a week or more. The staff members treat us like family, and the atmosphere is like having a slice of Italy in Chicago. The outdoor patio has cypress trees surrounding the perimeter with patio lights above and the Dearborn Station clocktower illuminating the street. We're very lucky to have this restaurant and its staff members in Printer's Row. —La docle vita!

Published 3 years ago

Very classic with good portions.

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I absolutely love this cozy, warm, friendly neighborhood gem - I love it more each visit!real Italian food, delicious handmade pasta. Great food, great vibe indoors and outdoors- quiet and convivial and charming - and the staff are always personable and offer outstanding service, whether dining in or for takeout. High caliber, without pretention. Always a total delight! You’ll love it too!

Published 3 years ago

I still dream of the meal I had here almost two years ago! Can’t wait to go back.

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Very disappointing evening. A waiter approached us with menus right away when we sat, but then it took another 20 minutes to get a drink ordered. Then it took forever to get the drinks. The happy hour special on both the menu AND the website does NOT specify Monday-Friday only. That is misleading and we came to this restaurant for that menu. My food was bland and tasteless. We asked for another basket of bread (once we could get someone to stop at our table) and he never brought it). Then we waited another long period of time to get the check. Not sure if this is normal at this restaurant or not, but will not return.

Published 3 years ago

Rome in our own backyard!

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My daughter and I went here for dinner. This was our first time in Chicago. The following is was amazing. This is the first time I have had Limoncello. I now want to learn how to make it myself! I have recommended this restaurant to a friend who is going to be in Chicago next week.

Published 3 years ago

We made a reservation on a Sunday night and we’re quickly seated. Indoors is a bit dark, dark enough that a man was using his phone light to inspect the menu. The server was fast, polite, and willing to answer questions. They do have some vegetarian options which is a plus. My food (v) was not the best, but I would be willing to come back and try a different dish. My Bellini was good though, and my partner enjoyed his dish.

Published 3 years ago

Very nice memories...

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Food was decent. Service was good. The lamb chops were quite good, but the side greens were strangely flavored. My wife enjoyed the seafood part of her dish, but thought the risotto was bland. Tiaramisu was pretty standard, no problem finishing it though :) Heads up, the cheesecake is served warm. Nice spot downtown. Not a "must-stop" though for me.

Published 3 years ago

Restaurant has a cute patio outside. However, the tables are quite close to each other. Food tasted good. Our waiter was super friendly.

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The food was decent, but the service was less than average. The waiter was not welcoming and they forgot to give the check after dessert for 30 minutes. It was disappointing and I expected better from a restaurant like this.

Published 3 years ago

My girlfriend and I had dinner there last night on the patio and we loved everything about the restaurant. The staff speak Italian and made the evening very special. We had the crab cakes, rigatoni Sofi, and dessert. Wine and lemoncello were exceptional. Highly recommend this place if you are looking not only for excellent Italian food, but an Italian experience.

Published 3 years ago

Great food. No complaints on the food. Just horrible server experience. Don’t waste your time with the mix drinks. One of the worst old fashions I’ve ever had. If you’re going to spend 100+ dollars for a date night, go somewhere else.

Published 3 years ago

@lydieats 💕 Sofi has this amazing patio space with an Italian menu that feels and tastes nonna-cooked 👵🏻 Perfect spot for summer nights. I rly like the baby octopus app. It has this nice charr and gets served with Yukon potato and pesto relish. Tastes like you’re on vacation!! Their pastas have yet to disappoint so choose whatever sounds good 🍝

Published 3 years ago

Absolutely incredible in every area! The service was amazing, food was so so so delicious and authentic tasting. The atmosphere is also so homey and cute inside. Overall had an incredible experience and would recommend to everyone if you want an Italian experience!

Published 3 years ago

We went the restaurant after 9pm which only an hour before they closed. They were very kind and the foods were perfect.

Published 3 years ago

Very nice restaurant and loved the atmosphere. Good quality food. Seafood and fish are just on point and fresh.

Published 3 years ago

HUGE fan of Sofi! I would highly recommend their French Martini - definitely one of the best I've ever had. I had the Chicken Emiliana, and while I wasn't a huge fan of the idea of the ham cotto being on it, I'm so glad I took the chance. The entire meal was incredible, and for a person for whom potatoes are usually a "meh, I'll get to those later" experience...the potatoes were superb. The chicken was everything I'd hoped.

Regrets: not trying some of their bread or cheese plate appetizers. I know what I'll be ordering next time I go for sure! Highly recommend!

Published 3 years ago

Absolutely delicious meal! My taste buds were in heaven. No rush feel -- with a home style welcoming environment. Highly recommend!

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Really, really good food. And even though we sat at the bar, the staff and the owner still treated us like VIPs. Definitely want to go back.

Published 3 years ago

Oh this place makes my heart so happy, like proper Rome in the care and attention, like proper Chicago in the friendliness and charm. Don’t be silly. Have a lovely dinner here and enjoy.

Published 3 years ago

Great as always

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delicious food, but the price of the wines is absurdly inflated with wrong information on the menu (tuscan x supertuscan wines).

Published 3 years ago

Exceptional food, service and nice atmosphere.

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Food was prepared perfectly in my opinion, home made pasta prepared al dente as it should be. Service was relaxed, no rush to turn the table which gave us time to socialize and enjoy the meal. Highly recommend

Published 3 years ago

My boyfriend & I have been going here for years & decided to go one night just for a nice midweek dinner. I have never had a bad experience at Sofi until this night. The service was absolutely horrendous. We didn’t order wine because it was a Wednesday but we ordered our app & mains separately but they came out together. The server also just felt like he was rushing us. He didn’t even tell us the specials. It was teetering towards dinner rush but that doesn’t mean current customers shouldn’t be given good service. We also made a reservation. It wasn’t super crowded but maybe they were understaffed. Obviously the industry & the city are still reeling from the economic & staffing impacts of COVID but we literally made a conscious effort to support Sofi during COVID, ordering delivery a few times. Regardless, this last time we felt super rushed & it was overall a bad experience. It’s just unfortunate because it was one of our favorite restaurants in the city.

Published 3 years ago

I can’t say enough good things about Sofi. The food was delicious and the staff is top tier. I went back a second time in my weeklong visit just for a few drinks because dinner the first time was so enjoyable. Both visits I sat next to charismatic regulars & I can absolutely see why they enjoy it there. When I come back to Chicago, Sofi will be on my “must” list.

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Good atmosphere and service. Octopus was chewy and pasta was “too al dente” and dry for my taste. Eggplant was super.

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I've tasted whole lotta beef Carpaccio but here is the best in Chicago. Gnocchi and the seafood pasta were okay. Seafood pasta maybe needs more noodle portions. The seafood pasta stock and shrimp quality were good.

Published 3 years ago

Good food but too small circular table for 2 people. This Restaurant is trying to maximize the no. Of circular tables they can fit in the small lot they got. I could hear the adjacent table's conversation! This restaurant is not worth being called a fine diner.

Published 3 years ago

This place is such a gem. Most of the workers are from Italy and you can taste it in the food. It is such high quality and delicious. A few of my favorites are the Cacio e Pepe, the Branzino, and Lobster bisque.

Published 3 years ago

Went during restaurant week and it was fantastic. My friend had a food allergy and they were very accommodating too.

Published 3 years ago

Not good, very overpriced, rude waitstaff that hit me in the head while serving dishes and didn’t apologize.

Published 3 years ago

I love this place and I highly recommend it!

Published 3 years ago

Published 3 years ago

Excellent Italian place. The food is great with generous portion. The service is even better. Always here to help, accommodate you. They will remind you of your booking, will suggest plates, be extra flexible (I've been couple times minutes before the kitchen close, but I've never felt rushed or pushed outside).
A true gem.
Printer rows doesn't have many restaurants option, but at least we have Sofi!

Published 3 years ago

It was a NYE date night and there was no shortage of patrons. It appeared to be overwhelming to the manager (owner?), but our server (Alejandro) handled it like a champ. We were never left waiting for any part of our meal and the food was delivered hot, well presented, and delicious! I am in the neighborhood and hadn't stopped by but Alejandro and the kitchen made a forever customer out of me. The fish stew & tiramisu ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Published 3 years ago

Had a reservation for 745. Hostess wouldn’t seat us. We waited for 15 min. Said there would be a 40+ min wait on top of our reservation as she sat other walk ins ahead of us. Do not count on reservations! It’s first come first serve. We had to leave because we weren’t willing to wait an hour for a table for a reservation we had.

Published 3 years ago

Published 3 years ago

Incredible meal and service! Will definitely be back.

Published 3 years ago

Nice, quaint Italian restaurant. Service was good and the food was excellent. Wine and dessert did not disappoint.

Published 3 years ago

Busy Friday nite, Ambiance charming, food very good, especially the desserts.....apple pie delicious with very thinly cut apples, and pastry rolled out thin.....like strudel. Ricotta cheesecake authentic Italian, like how my Mom baked for Easter. Service very slow, but friendly. They were busy, could use more help!

Published 4 years ago

Everything was amazing. Highly recommend the veal ravioli!

Published 4 years ago

This place is absolutely fantastic. If you wanna try the best Apple pie ever, be sure to order it here.

Published 4 years ago

Published 4 years ago

A wonderful dining experience with delicious dishes made with fresh, quality ingredients and friendly service

Published 4 years ago

The food was wonderful, staff very attentive and nice. Will definitely be back!

Published 4 years ago

Absolutely wonderful food and service! It will be our first stop when we return to Chicago for dinner.

Published 4 years ago

The food was amazing. Even something as simple as Artichokes and cheese - to die for. Everything made from scratch. Would recommend getting a full set, app, entree and dessert. Omg the dessert - get the tiramisu. It's small, I'd recommend reservations. The server could have been a little more personable.

Published 4 years ago

My only complaint - the portions are too big.

Great experience!

Published 4 years ago

What an amazing experience! The servers were incredibly kind and attentive. All of the food is made fresh and in house. It was the best pasta we've ever had!

Published 4 years ago

Excellent, authentic Italian food. Great food and decent pricing for Chicago.

Published 4 years ago

Published 4 years ago

Fantastic service, authentic Italian experience and delicious food. We tried most things server recommended and loved everything. Would visit again.

Published 4 years ago

Plats délicieux et abordables, personnel très sympathique, je recommande vivement !!

Published 4 years ago

Published 4 years ago

Published 4 years ago

Wonderful food, lovely atmosphere, great service!

Published 4 years ago

Published 4 years ago

Obviously plenty of empty tables but was told that they couldn’t accommodate us . Felt judged more than anything . I’m not going to use the race card but apparently the maître d had no problem playing it . Life is like a revolving door but it’s OK. We both traveled from NYC , one Vietnam Vet and one hospital professional , disappointed and humiliated . I recommend the Italian Village a few blocks from there where the staff is excellent. The foood is outstanding and they make you feel welcome .

I’m trying to respond anyhow this is my response to the restaurant comment :

Thanks for responding, you took offense as noted, however we felt humiliated and judged. I definitely can tell you this via a phone call or in person but it’s my honest opinion and I have no reasons to lie about how I was made to feel. The words from the maítre d’ were, “we are full and would not have any tables available today”, that is a close ended statement and leaves no room for speculation. We are fine and I’m sure your restaurant will survive however, the situation was unprofessional and, call it whatever you feel, we see it as discriminatory!

Published 4 years ago

A most wonderful dinner. Eggplant appetizer was superb. Spaghetti with prawns was delicious. Cannolis for dessert were fresh and sweet. So glad we found this spot on our vacation.

Published 4 years ago

Excellent place

Published 4 years ago

Published 4 years ago

Great Italian restaurant in Chicago, great food, great service

Published 4 years ago

Published 4 years ago

Loved it.. our waitress was awesome very friendly and helpful.. will definitely be back again.

Published 4 years ago

Amazing authentic Italian food! The gnocchi was to die for, and the staff is incredibly kind and helpful. I love the outdoor patio.

Published 4 years ago

Published 4 years ago

Nice homey atmosphere. Friendly knowledgeable service and great northern Italian food!

Published 4 years ago

This place is amazing! The staff are super friendly and attentive, the food was delicious, We got a refreshing bruschetta as appetizer and I had a Carbonara as main course, everything very tasty! I highly recommend it

Published 4 years ago

Amazing place! Had the beef carpaccio and the mare risotto, and ricotta cheesecake for dessert. Unbelievably good! Definitely a place to dine at if you're in Chicago!

Published 4 years ago

Excellent staff, good ambience, killer gnocchi

Published 4 years ago

I came there with my uncle and aunt, we absolutely loved the food there! I got impressed with the flavors and authenticity of everything! I feel transported back to Italy😄. Very recommended and most likely to go back to this place soon!

Published 4 years ago

Published 4 years ago

Published 4 years ago

A really nice spot for Italian fare, a sort of perfect mix of upscale and down-to-Earth. I enjoyed a delicious meal of braised mussels and the mushroom pasta. The servers were really friendly and attentive too!

Published 4 years ago