CUCINA sorella

First time here and it won't be the last one. This is an outstanding restaurant. When we had our first bite we wondered if maybe they have a Michelin star and yes! They do! We started with the Brussels sprouts that from my point of view were somewhat salty, but still well cooked and I enjoyed them. I didn't find the greatest combination with the sauce that accompany them, but isore like a personal taste. I had the Rigatoni Bolognese and the experience was impressive. The flavours extend inside your mouth and are lasting leaving your taste sense satisfied but at the same time wishing another bite. To drink I had the sangria that it was good balanced, not sweet and refreshing. Also I tried the Lavender 75 and I really recommend it. For dessert I had the panna cotta and it was really delicious, light and the texture just perfect. The service is first class and the decoration the place overall really stands out. If you can visit this place you won't regret it. Hope to come back pretty soon.

I really wanted to love this place and give it 5 stars. The shrimp dish was amazing, the drink was great, the server was awesome, the atmosphere and location are to notch. However the pizza was basically the Harvard version of the lunch pizza you received at the elementary cafeteria when you were a kid. Literally burned and same crust as cafeteria pizza. Totally wasn't expecting this bad of a dish from a location like this. Also, they add about a 4% charge to all tabs under the guise of to pay their employees. Just raise your prices.

What a cute place! Also, Thursday is all night happy hour! We tried the bartender's choice cocktail which was a blackberry rum drink with egg white...so delicious! We got the truffle fries and the meatball with polenta for food. Both were tasty. I cant wait to go back.

Always an excellent meal, excellent service and excellent beverages! The design your own pasta dish is the way forward! UPDATE: Post pandemic the menu has changed a lot. Pizza is cakey. Clearly a new chef, cocktail menu got better and wine list changed. Same fantastic service and staff, bring back the build your own pasta dish!

A change in plans led us to this restaurant and we were very glad. The food was excellent, staff friendly and helpful, and the restaurant very clean and relaxing. Highly recommend Cucina Sorella. Side note, forgot to take a before of my salad but got one mid-dinner.

Service was incredible. Andrea made us feel comfortable and even got something unique, I loved their gluten free craker that came with a delicious chicken pate and she asked the chef and I was able to purchase some to bring home. Their are lots of incredible options but I need to be back soon because they chance often. I order the yummy al dente pasta triangle with cheese and fig, and hubby the scrumptious pappardelli bolognese. Love the decor and the cute little Market at the front. Grazie Mille Cucina Sorella!!

Wonderful experience here! Food was lights out delicious, very reasonable price point, Pablo was a great host and they were able to get us in on short notice (Saturday night!). We will happily return.

Genuine care is taken at this restaurant Perfectly seasoned food, nothing over or under done (not referring to temperature) Just well balanced, executed great food Chill atmosphere with good music Great wine too Already planning our next visit

Highly recommended by my daughter so gotta try it! Love this quaint, adorable and inviting atmosphere restaurant! I love red ! just to let you know ! so upon entering noticed the red roses surrounding the sculpture water fountain. The red fake window shutters behind the fountain added an outdoor ferl! Red accent on the floor design , velour red upholstered back cushion booth seats and red padded dining chairs. Clothesline with variety clothings hanging above your head feels you are in Sicily outdoors! Service was stellar from the time we sat down till we left !! Now food dishes are all amazingly delizioso!!! Starting from their appetizers to main dishes! We indulged on the following: Arancini Fried rice balls with saffron, smothered with meat sauce, and green peas Bruschettone Italian bread topped with Burrata cheese, prosciutto, figs, drizzled with balsamic sauce Polpette Served with house-made meatballs in pomodoro sauce topped with parmesan fondue Barbabietola A bowl salad of Beets, arugula, tangerine, feta cheese with citrus orange vinaigrette Caprese Sofia Served with organic heirloom tomatoes and basil leaves surrounding a ball of buffalo mozzarella, and drizzled with a balsamic reduction sauce Carbonara Served with fresh Spaghetti pasta ,cubes of guanciale ( Italian cured pork jowl) , egg yolk, pecorino cheese Ravioli di Carne Served with Short rib stuffed ravioli, topped with braised short rib , and smothered with butter cream sauce Short Ribs Braised beef in a demi-glace sayce ( a brown French sauce) served on top of mascarpone polenta We were so stuffed and took home a lot of leftovers!!!! ...""""Deliziosa""...., When in San Diego make sure call in for reservations!!!!

I came here for my birthday in early June, and I couldn't have been more happy with our choice for a celebratory restaurant. It was an especially special birthday since it was my first birthday since having our little boy so it was one of our first date nights. I love restaurants that transport you to another place. I really did feel like we were in Sicily for the night. We started with the summer salad, which was delicious. We also shared the arancini, which was also really good! My husband got the Bolognese, which he said was one of his favorite Bolognese he's ever had. I got the short rib. It was perfectly flavored, and I loved it paired with the polenta. Our waiter was amazing, and the ambience is fun! Additionally, the drinks were yummy, and food was perfection! What's not to love?

This place is cute! It's tucked in Kensington, parking can be a little tricky but the food is worth the hunt. The staff are friendly and welcoming. We ordered bread, calamari, truffle fries, vodka pasta and sea bass. Everything was delicious. I would return for another delicious dinner.

Every neighborhood deserves a good Trattoria Da Sofia; it's a friendly, hectic, warm, cozy place with solid Italian food served with a consistency that scores of restaurants aspire to. I've been thrice now, once on a Saturday evening just after Happy Hour ended, and then again twice on Sunday nights. I wish I could remember that bartender's name from that Saturday night - or why I didn't take any pictures of any of the food I ordered - but Brandon, at least on the two occasions I revisited, is the shitz. That guy is hilarious - "Some people like hiking. I like to listen to sad music." - and he's warm and interesting and more than makes up for any inconsistencies in the food. The Saturday night I went it was, Mamma Mia, it was crazy. And the entire staff seemed to be running around barking orders or fighting over who-knows-what or asking questions or other servers accusatorily. But bless that bartender's heart. He was one cool cucumber, pumping out drinks with aplomb. His tiramisu cocktail was off-the-charts (and it was layered, too!). On that particular visit, I think I had squash bottoms, blossoms, something, the short ribs and the table side tiramisu.) I must say, that dessert many not be the prettiest thing to look at, but that was head and shoulders the BEST tiramisu I have ever eaten. And I have eaten a lot of Tiramisu. Props to the pastry chef(s). And the table side service? It wasn't whitewater rafting, but it was fun to watch the staff put it together, just the same. I've also eaten the cesare salad (they have anchovies!!), the spicy rigatoni alla vodka, and tried their limoncello cake. The pasta was terrific and cooked to sheer al dente perfection. Spicy? Not so much. It could probably use a degree or two more of heat. The limoncello cake was one sugary, lemony, zesty bite after another and I could have eaten six more slices before going into cardiac arrest. The next couple of visits were calmer so I had more of an opportunity to learn about the place, their vision, the sort of only-the-lonely kind of conversation that makes bartenders want to speed age. If you're looking for a good, more-than-affordable Italian spot - or even if you aren't - you could do a lot worse than Trattoria Da Sofia. I just wish that with all that talent, the menu were less ubiquitous. I mean if we're being honest here - and if we're not what's the point - I could have just as easily been staring at one of hundreds of Italian menus that dot San Diego. That's where it lost a star. But...I know they have it in them, and, besides, it still won't keep me from visiting Brandon on Sunday nights. Let's go, Brandon!

Came here after work one day with a friend. We ordered limoncello spritz, the spicy rigatoni, vodka, and the ravioli de pesce to share. The food was delicious. We practically cleared our plates. The interior was so cute. The bar was adorned with a really pretty sitting area, and the main part of the restaurant looked like an alleyway with hanging clothes. The server was pretty nice and we felt attended to. Prices were very reasonable and my friend and I ended the dinner with two shots of Limoncello. Thank you for hosting us. Will be back soon.

Family had dinner at Trattoria Da Sofia and we all enjoyed our visit We dined on a Sunday evening and were promptly seated. We liked the decor of the restaurant and even seated inside toward the back we left it was well lit and comfy. It was about a month ago when we went so I do not remember each dish, but I know we had the chicken parm and the meatball appetizer. You can see in the pics our food selection. This was a solid Italian restaurant and one that I am sure to return to when I again visit my son in San Diego.

Arrived about an hour before closing on a Friday evening and were able to be seated immediately. I appreciated the interior decoration with the water fountain, clothes hanging above, and even a nice little balcony set-piece near the back. The service was friendly and attentive the whole evening. We started with a dish that I can't find the name of anymore, but it was ricotta&basil stuffed squash blossoms (fried), topped with an apricot fig jam. The flavors were actually really nice and the sweetness of the jam was a great touch. However this dish costs $19 and if you see my picture, it came with only 4 pieces of squash. Not only is this extremely overpriced for the amount of food you get, but they even had the audacity to cover up the large plate with basic lettuce with no dressing. We also ordered the garlic bread which I regret. You get 4 pieces of basically toasted white bread for $11. There wasn't even a hint of garlic flavor! Between these 2 appetizers, it was a terrible way to start the meal. My gf got the Cacio e Pepe gnocchi and while she enjoyed the soft and pillowy texture of the gnocchi itself, the dish was too rich to finish. Between the cream sauce and cheese filled gnocchi, it was too much. She even commented that the sauce was also too thick for a cacio e pepe dish. I felt like you didn't get the sharpness of the black pepper to balance it out. I got the Sugo Pittinicchi which was listed under one of their more unique/special items. I was taken a back by the fact that they serve whole pork ribs and half a sausage (uncut). I appreciate the amount of meat and food, but the presentation of the meats was unrefined to say the least. It looks like you just slapped a bunch of sauce on pasta and some meat and called it a day. With the ribs, I felt like I was at some BBQ restaurant getting my hands dirty etc. Not typical for an Italian restaurant. And the sausage being whole and not cut was simply ridiculous-looking and something I have never seen at any other Italian restaurant. At least cut them in to more appealing and palatable pieces. This was not the experience I had hoped for and I honestly feel like I was shortchanged with the quality and quantity of some of these dishes. There were very few high points of the meal and overall I was very disappointed.

This is such a beautiful location. The staff is super friendly. The food is really good and the portions are perfect.

Great Italian restaurant in an amazing location, with convenient parking nearby. Lots of seating and last-minute reservations. Loved the interior. It was super interesting and unique, and the place had a really good vibe inside. We started with Arancini, which were delicious, and then we had ravioli one with short rib, and the other one with crab and shrimp. Everything was customizable, and I've managed to get pesto sauce with ravioli, which was also incredibly fresh and delicious. We were full for dessert, but can't wait to try it next time.

Wow wow wow that is all I can say! I got to try this place during the Adams Avenue food walk and we went to go to another place, but then I was reminded of Sophia's and decided to stop in for a bite. Wow, this place was hopping on the inside. I honestly thought that we would have a long way to get a table, but they seated us immediately. The arinchini is some of the best that you will be able to find in America and honestly, I've had Arancini in Italy and this might have been better than a lot of them! You can tell this place is ran by people who love what they do and it really shows. I had two cocktails. Both whose names I can't recall! (I love them) and then after dinner they shared a glass of Lemonchello gratis! Can't wait to come back, the interior of this place is so fun! With shirts hanging from the ceiling on clothes lines. Makes you feel like you are in Italy. The food was epic Level delicious, I loved the beef atop my pasta. It was slow cooked and fall off the bone.

Really delicious meal! It's hard to know sometimes, with so many Italian restaurants around Little Italy, North Park, Hillcrest, which ones are boring and which are the real deal. This is the real deal! (Sicilian, but not only red sauces) All of the food we got was amazing. Sometimes it was hard to get a server as they got busier over the course of the night - but still not enough to get me to give less than 5 stars! We went early: 6:30. That let us get seated on the patio (with a reservation) before the line started to grow later in the evening (also for people with reservations - this place is super popular!). DRINKS: I started with the Amore. Looking at old menus & pics on here, they used that name for a cocktail before that was clear (rum + strawberry + lemon + bitters), but now that cocktail has rum + strawberry + lemon + peach and is orange/pink. DELICIOUS. Perfection. The only thing is: there wasn't that much of it and it wasn't that strong. BUT it was so yummy I would get it again. I wanted to switch next to red wine & normally I would get a super tuscan. But our waiter (one of the Italians here, alongside local bussers) recommended a Montepulciano as going better with what I was getting. Delicious too. Good rec! BREAD: The comp foccacia is delicious and comes with GREAT tomato sauce. Often we go out to Italian places on Yelp that get 5 stars, and the tomato sauce is MEH. This was yummy. Not realizing that the foccacia would be so good, my sweetie also ordered the garlic bread. But who can complain about a surfeit of DELICIOUS CARBS AND SAUCES? The garlic bread was 4 giant pieces, with three dips: the delicious tomato sauce, a pesto sauce we ignored, and the BEST gorgonzola dip (white sauce, tasted like blue cheese, I'm assuming that's what it was). YUM. APPETIZERS: I got the Involtini di Melanzane: eggplant perfection! Trust me. I guess you could share it but it was enough for me to eat alone. Sweetie got minestrone soup (soup of the day). He was surprised that it was clear-broth based rather than tomato-broth based. But he thought it was delicious. ENTREES: The OG Yelper Jack M had posted a pic of the pistacchiosa, their pistachio pesto pasta, and it looked so delicious that I needed to try it. YUM! The consistency of the spaghetti (fresh pasta) and the pistachio cream and stracciatella cheese on top was very unusual and very tasty! Also the portions here are HUGE. I couldn't finish this (oh wait - I have the leftovers now for lunch, I forgot!). Sweetie got the Pollo Parmigiana, which came with spaghetti in that delicious tomato sauce again. It was huge and he was very pleased - but he also couldn't finish his. DESSERT: I could not eat anything else! He got the lava cake and really liked it. I had a bite and thought it was ok - but I really was so full I couldn't appreciate anything at that point. Our only notes: water glasses should be BIGGER. They come around and refill and they're very busy, and the glasses are tiny. So either leave a carafe, or start us off with a bigger glass. And I loved the expertise of our waiter on the wine and he was very nice - but they have more bussers than waiters and there were stretches of the night where we didn't see him for 20 or 30 minutes. Also, the heaters are not everywhere and there are only a few tables where you really feel them. But this will become less important as the weather gets warmer. Still, we loved it and will come again. Probably to eat on the early side before the patio gets crazy!

The food here was good, however the bad service knocked my overall rating down and overshadowed the entire experience for me. We got the calamari and the eggplant appetizers which were both good. For the pasta, we got the spinach ravioli which was my favorite and the pistachio spaghetti. I was expecting the pistachio flavor to be more subtle but it really was the star of the dish so if you like pistachio this is definitely the pasta dish for you. As for the service, when we walked in as a party of 3 people on a weekday, the host misunderstood and thought we were 6 people. He then immediately had an attitude and was rude to us about walking in without a reservation, which is when I corrected him and then he promptly seated us. Next, our waiter was extremely short with us and acted like we were inconveniencing him by being there and having to place an order for the food. The overall attitude of the wait staff was a huge let down and I would not recommend a dining experience at this restaurant. Service: 1/5 Food: 3/5 Ambiance: 3/5

Everything about our visit was a 10/10--the service, the food, the vibe! We went on a weekday shortly after opening and were seated right away. The restaurant has such a charming atmosphere, and I loved how the menu mirrored the interior--it was a really unique touch. The staff were warm, welcoming, and gave us amazing recommendations. We both ordered the spicy rigatoni vodka pasta, and wow--it was hands down the best I've ever had! Super flavorful, satisfying, and perfectly portioned--I left full but not overly stuffed. Can't wait to come back and try more dishes!

Had a wonderful time at Trattoria Da Sofia the final night of SD Restaurant Week. I started with the grilled artichoke hearts, which were perfectly fresh with a hint of lemon. Salmon with pesto risotto followed. The salmon was cooked expertly, with a nice golden sear. For dessert, I selected the limoncello cake and Chun P enjoyed the cannoli. The cake was the definite winner - soft light layers of moist lemon sponge in between fluffy layers of divine lemon cream! I appreciated the strawberry and fruit drizzle over the top. Service was attentive, I do wish their tiny water glasses were larger. The wait staff quickly dashed over to fill them up, but it was a hassle for them. We sat in the front room by the hostess stand - it was a bit hectic with all the food coming out. I think the main room or even the patio out front perhaps had better ambiance.

Located on Adam Ave & off of the 15. My husband & I came here for an early dinner & was happy to see that it was also Happy Hour from 4pm - 5pm! On top of that, it is served every day. They have flatbread, salad, pasta, wines, cocktails & beer on there. They have a variety of pastas & it was so hard trying to choose (& because of that, we are definitely coming back to try more!) Very friendly & attentive service. Inside & covered patio seating. Cesare Salad: One of the tastiest cesare salads I have ever had & their dressing is homemade. Carbonara: Creamy & flavorful. Only complaint I have is that I wish there was more sauce! All of their cocktails were strong & delicious.

My cousin and I had a reservation on Sunday and were seated immediately upon arrival. From the moment we walked in, we felt like we had stepped into a charming Italian restaurant in Italy. The ambiance was warm and inviting, and all of the employees were incredibly welcoming. Our waitress, a young lady whose name I didn't catch, was attentive and friendly throughout our meal. To start, we ordered the truffle fries and arancini. The truffle fries were very thin, but I felt they could have been crispier--unfortunately, they leaned more on the oily side and were slightly soggy. The arancini was tasty, though it would have been even better with a side of sauce or extra sauce for dipping. I'm sure I could have asked for more, but it would be nice if it came with it by default. We also received complimentary bread, which was really good! For our mains, my cousin ordered the Bolognese and loved it. I had the vongole but substituted clams for shrimp. I also requested limes because I enjoy a lemon-based sauce, and the shrimp were impressively large, which was a great touch. The highlight of our visit--and the main reason we came--was the tableside tiramisu. It was absolutely delightful and lived up to the hype! Overall, I enjoyed my experience at Trattoria Da Sofia and would definitely return to try more menu items. A few small tweaks could enhance some dishes, but the welcoming atmosphere, great service, and delicious tiramisu make this a spot worth visiting again.

giving this place a solid 3.5/5 they close at 9, we came in at 8:15. we were 1 of 3 tables due to the fact they were closing soon. the space itself is huge, it could fit maybe 20-25 parties at once. we ordered the caesar salad, ravioli di carne, and the pistachio tiramisu. caesar salad was standard, 6/10. the ravioli di carne was good! it has shorten both is due the ravioli and short rib on top. it was very filling and came with 5 raviolis. 8/10 the pistachio tiramisu is what we really came for. we heard it was tableside service and of course we had to do it for the plot. 8/10! i would come back here for the ravioli and tiramisu. this place is good but felt like a solid standard spot. i was hoping for it to have a little bit more of an upscale feel. the food is average too. it's again, a standard spot. SD is just known to have so many italian spots to choose from which is why i'm saying this falls a little flat.

The food is delicious, but the portion sizes were smaller than I expected. Apparently, the drinks were good according to my friends. I felt like the wait was a bit longer, but the inside was very cool. There are clothes hung on clothing lines which was a fun addition to decor.

This is one of my new favorite Italian spots in San Diego since I tried it last night! This place was extremely busy on a Friday night so highly recommend reservations! We came for San Diego restaurant week so I never know if the menus are going to be that good but they did not disappoint! Everything we ate was delicious! My favorite was the grilled artichokes but the short rib definitely came in second. The place definitely tries to pack as many tables as close together as possible so just know you will be seated pretty close to other people and it does get loud. The service felt a bit rushed and busy but I get that it was busy. Highly recommend this new Italian spots!! Can't wait to come back and try other things.

I've been to Trattoria de Sofia before and was really impressed when they first opened--the food was fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. Unfortunately, this recent visit was a major letdown. Service was extremely disappointing. We sat down for dinner and placed our order right away, but our drinks didn't arrive until after our food had already been served--and even then, it took over five minutes more. When I politely mentioned this to our server, there was no apology or acknowledgment, just a curt, "We're busy tonight." That level of indifference really stood out. As for the food, the quality has noticeably gone down. My noodles were overcooked, the meat in my entrée was dry and tough, and even the pasta Bolognese--usually a safe bet--was bland and underwhelming. I always try to give places the benefit of the doubt, especially when I've had a great experience in the past, but this visit fell far below expectations. I hope the restaurant can return to the quality and service that made it such a standout when it first opened.

Absolutely was blown away by the service and overall taste of the pasta and Tiramisu! Really loved the server Yuri and his suggestion for meal! Truly was An amazing experience! I would 100% come again.

Had an assortment of appetizers and main of raviolis dishes (not pictured). The signature drinks were very tasty. Very cute and stylish decor. The service was top notch by a Peppe. I am a fan and will be back soon.

This spot quickly made its way into my top 5 favorite italian spots in San Diego. -The restaurant itself was seriously adorable complete with clothes hanging from the ceiling and a mini roman style fountain when you first walk in. It totally feels like a family's kitchen when you sit down -We ordered our pasta and got it within 3-4 minutes! -The spicy rigatoni was the absolute star of the show. Super creamy sauce that reminded me of tomato bisque just better. Pasta cooked to absolute perfection (that perfect al dente texture) on both dishes. -The pistachio pesto pasta was a pass. If you like pistachio (like seriously love) then you may like this dish. There is no pesto flavor whatsoever, it's just a creamy slightly sweet pistachio sauce. Salting it and adding more parm made it taste a bit better.

SAN DIEGO RESTAURANT WEEK! At $36pp, Trattoria Da Sofia has one of the best deals! The lady got different items to try... Appetizer Involtini Melenzane(reg $16), Roasted eggplant stuffed with rioctta, pine nuts, onion and bread crumbs, quite tasty! 2/3rds regular portion for Restaurant Week, however. Carciofi alla Giudea(reg $17), Grilled Italian artichokes, garlic, EVOO...crispy and flavorful! Also a 2/3rds regular portion for RW. Main: Tartufosa(reg $29), Fettuccine, truffle butter cream sauce, mixed mushrooms...yum! If you like cheesy, creamy, white sauces...this is EXCELLENT! Full portion! Salmone(reg $30) pan seared perfectly in a delightful Dijon mustard cream sauce served with pesto risotto...so good! Full portion! Dessert: Limoncello Cake(reg $10?)...soft, moist, delectable! Cannoli(reg $10?)...crispy, sweet, delicious! It was extraordinarily packed on a Sunday, likely due to restaurant week...thank goodness I made a reservation! Service was still energetic and friendly, all workers were hustling. This might be more of a 4 Star for full price as it is a bit pricy.

First of all, the tables that had a chair/booth were quite close to one another. I was worried I was going to knock over the centerpiece on the nearby table. Food-wise, the meatballs appetizer (Polpette) was absolutely delicious - highly recommend. I also really enjoyed the spicy rigatoni vodka as well as the Tartufosa. We added sausage to the spicy rigatoni and that was definitely a good choice. The chicken we added to the tartufosa was dry and lacking flavor. For dessert, we had cannoli and limoncello. The cannoli were alright, but they were not the best we've had in San Diego. The limoncello cake was DELICIOUS--a wonderful way to end this meal. I actually loved the ambiance of this restaurant. It was decorated as if we were eating in the streets of Italy. I particularly loved the flowery balcony on the furthest wall in the restaurant.

We had a great happy hour experience. We had an awesome server named Yuri. He made great recommendations for appetizers and drinks. We had the meatballs & pear bruschetta. Overall, the HH prices were a good deal. They had several spritz options. We also brought a dog and baby and sat on the patio. I will definitely come back again.

Visited on Halloween, so there was plenty of space, though he did ask us if we had a reservation. Not sure why. We ordered drinks that we both did not enjoy. The margarita was anything but a margarita. We asked for salt on the rim and did not get it; not sure if that was a language barrier with server. Also the host, was bartending, so not sure if he was the actual bartender or host/server. They bring you out garlic bread with a side of marinara, which was ice cold. We then ordered the crispy burrata that when I cut into it and felt it, it was ice cold. So I had to ask if this was the way they served it and the marinara sauce, which I got a yes to both. I am not sure how deep fried burrata should be cold in the middle. I ordered the Insalata Siciliana, which also was ice cold. I know it is suppose to be served cold, but I guess the lack of flavor and the coldness did not do it justice. The only meal that was pretty good was the Vongole pasta. I absolutely loved the Fettuccine pasta, that I probably would have asked if I could purchase dry if things were not going so awful. It was paper thin and delicious. It did lack sauce, not enough to flavor the whole dish. The clams were cooked well. I was disappoint with the overall experience, was hoping for a better Italian restaurant in Kensington!

First the good news. The food here is actually quite good. We ordered a ceaser salad, tomato salad, clams, chicken parm, carbonara and ravioli with meat. The salads were a bit on the small side but everything was quite tasty. Now for the bad news. The ambiance here is not great. The place is incredibly noisy. You pretty much have to scream if you want to have a conversation. There are clotheslines hanging from the ceiling with clothes on them. Pretty strange decor for an otherwise nice looking restaurant. The big problem here is the service. We asked for bras and none ever arrived. We got two out of the three drinks we ordered and had to ask for the third. There was no extra plate for the clam shells. After one hour and five minutes we were told by the bus boy that we had to leave since they needed the table. The staff needs much better training. Good food but a fairly unpleasant experience otherwise. Probably won't bother to come back.

We spotted Sofia from social media.. great destination. We were very satisfied. Started a Arancini. Tomato rice .. unique and tasty. I have to say the team was very accommodating. We had a couple parmigianas and asked for pink sauce on the pasta. That was amazing. And the pistachio pappardelle. Definitely unique - well executed. In short we enjoyed all dishes. Nice setup.. like a little street corner in Italy. Will be back!

What a cute little spot in Kensington! Made same day reservations for a friend and I. We arrived early and were sat right away. The interior had a beautiful fountain and cute decor. The service was wonderful and the bread bites with marinara were incredible. We ordered the grilled artichoke hearts--A MUST! The char from the fire was a nice touch. We also ordered the salmon and the spinach ravioli--again, to die for! The ravioli were great size and they gave us about 5 pieces. The pesto sauce was delicious. The salmon was PERFECT. We also enjoyed the house mocktail too!! Ask about it! Dessert was a lemon cake she's cannolis!!! I think the lemon cake won out but the cannolis were also amazing Servers were friendly, helpful, and working hard!!! I'll def go back again!!!

Best hidden gem in San Diego! The burrata was amazing. The pasta was amazing and fresh. The atmosphere was super cute. Service was great I love this place, better than a lot of places in little Italy! So glad I found this

Popped in here for a quick try with a friend. We had some wine and split a pasta dish and garlic bread. Wine selection was ok. Garlic bread came out and at first glance it looked kind of bland but it was actually very flavorful and good texture. Dipping sauces given with it were good too. We had originally ordered the cacio e Pepe pasta but the server came back and told us they were out of the Parmesan gnocchi it comes with but was told they could substitute a different pasta for it if we wanted. We opted for that and chose spaghetti. When we got the pasta, the dish tasted very bland (Ive had cacio e Pepe at most restaurants in SD too so I have a good basis for judging). We told the server and he was a gem and offered to replace the dish for us which we accepted. We got the bolognese pasta as the replacement and were very happy with it. Super good flavors on it and the pasta was cooked perfectly. The ambiance is interesting here. It's like kind of street cafe decor vibes and lighting is very bright. There is indoor and outdoor seating though which is nice. I definitely want to come back to try their happy hour as the menu looks good.

I've been wanting to come to this restaurant located on Adams Ave in the heart of Kensington and I was not disappointed. First, we were greeted by the friendly host immediately when we entered the restaurant. I really enjoyed the decorations as I walked to our table, looked like an Italian town with all the clothes hanging above the tables. I really enjoyed all the food that we shared family style. Appetizers: Garlic bread 5/5 Crispy burrata 5/5 Beet salad 4/5 Main dishes: Ravioli carne 5/5 Sugo Pittinicci 4/5 This restaurant would be a perfect place for date night and highly recommend due to the homemade pasta and warm atmosphere.

The food is excellent. I had the spaghetti with a side of meatballs. The extra side is eight dollars and totally worth it. Our servers name was Joel. He is excellent and he is also a good bartender. We are here at 5:30 at night and getting great service. I give it a 10. Alliance is bright and pleasant. We will come back soon to get the cappuccino and table side tiramisu. Tip, today is Tuesday when you come in ask for what the special is Tuesday is fantastic lasagna

This place was pretty good. We started off with the meatballs which were AMAZING. The pastas were a little bland. The only one I liked was the mushroom ravioli. We got some of their cocktails as well. I had one with passion fruit which was so smooth. I love fruit drinks that taste like juice and this was amazing. My friend got one with strawberry or lychee ? This one was also really good. We ended with the tiramisu it was freshly prepared infront of us. The lady fingers were a little crunchy which I didn't expect. The service was nice. They normally charge you for bread but our waiter was so nice and just gave us one more. I think I would go back here for just the meatballs and drinks. But unfortunately the pasta didn't do it for me

Came here during restaurant week. Very busy during the evening. Service was awesome. Very helpful explaining the menu. Got the Polpette, Ravioli di Carne, garlic bread, and lemoncello cake. All were very good. Can't wait to come back to try other items on the menu.

We kept striking out one night with wait times at other places and we ended up at Trattoria Da Sofia, which was fine since it was in our list of places to try. We were able to sit right away and the place is super cute like you're in an Italian alleyway. I wish our excitement stayed the same throughout the meal. We started with the garlic bread and it was disappointing. I didn't taste any garlic, it was white bread halved with some cheese on it. Like cheese toast from a freezer pack. The flowers were actually good, but for $19 it was four small flowers and lettuce with no dressing/drizzle of anything. As for the meal, I ordered the Cacio e Pepe gnocchi. I went in assuming it was going to be like Cacio e Pepe, slightly dry grated cheese and pepper. Nothing on the menu suggested otherwise, but it was in a sort of Alfredo cream sauce that was too much. Between the cheese filling and the cheese sauce it was so dense. It would be great if the menu stated it was a cream sauce. It was a shame because the gnocchi was pretty fluffy. We love Italian food and unfortunately this one fell short.

Everything I ate was amazing! Yuri's attention to detail was one to remember. We'll be back for the food, service, and ambient. 10000% recommend

We've been here 4 times and every time we get the spicy rigatoni and it is delicious!! Went in for happy hour and they had 10$ spritz. The interior is a vibe and Yuri has been there every time we go and he always gives us the best service, love his personality and energy! 10/10 will keep coming back.

My boyfriend and I have been wanting to try this Italian restaurant after seeing them on social media! I love the tiramisu from cesarina and it seems like they did something similar, so we had to try it! I got the spicy rigatoni vodka pasta and I loved it! I added burrata for $8 extra and it was good! I don't think it was worth the $8 though. The pasta was creamy and delicious, not spicy though. My boyfriend got the sugo something and he enjoyed it! I thought it was ok, but he liked all the protein in it. We also got the garlic bread which I really enjoyed with the three sauces they provided. The truffle fries were plentiful too! The tiramisu was good as well. The service was nice and attentive! The inside was really cute with its decor.

Place is beautiful on the inside - very romantic, traditional Italian dècor, it is awe-inspiring from any angle. Menu is extensive, my friend and I tried the happy hour menu and were satisfied with the options and the value. It was nice to be able to try several options this way. The meatballs were the best - tender, flavorful. I am dodging one star for two reasons. For one, we had made a reservation at 4pm and the place didn't open on time. There was already a crowd outside wanting to go in. It didn't open until at about 4:20pm. And once inside, it took a while for someone to come bring a menu/take our order. The second reason was that server was kind of pushing the alcohol drinks on me. Even after I had said I was the designater driver, he still encouraged drinking and driving (as a joke, but still). Don't believe it's okay to start pushing the drinks, feels a little more sale-sy. But his other (food) recommendations were good.

Turi was amazing! He was such a great server. Food was amazing and the restaurant is decorated so cute! Will definitely be coming back (: thank you Turi

On a Christmas last minute dinner with friends we choose this little Italian restaurant hidden in Adams avenue. Excited about the braised short ribs we were all disappointed that they were sold out. We all decided on the holiday prefixed menu which included appetizers, entree and a dessert. I choose the imported from Italy buffalo mozzarella with heirloom tomatoes and fresh basil. The mozzarella was delicious its texture is richer with slight bold tangy flavor that balances with the acidic tomatoes. Next, I decided on the seadfood ravioli in a cream sauce. After coming back from Italy I began appreciating pistachios again. Curious on the dish I dove in and it was delicious. The textures made a difference when eating it all. Last, they were also out of all the desserts and came out with a cannoli. Service by Francesco was attentive even though throughout our dinning experience the tables were constantly full bustling with holiday cheer. Subtle reminders of the decor bring you to the streets and life in Italy. Thanks for a great dinner looking forward to the short ribs next time.

Yuri is amazing! The food and drinks are too die for! We came for a birthday and had an amazing experience thanks to our server!

This venue formerly housed Cucina Sorella, and before that, the Kensignton Bar and Grill. I remember I was dining at the Kensignton Bar and Grill on the evening that HRH Princess Diana passed away in the Avenue Iena Tunnel in Paris. It was ironic that Her Royal Highness lived in Kensignton Palace in London and here I was with my family in Kensignton, San Diego! The new tenant of the Space, Trattoria da Sofia, seems to be doing things right. First, let's talk about the exquisite welcome offered by Sara. From her initial smile to being escorted to my table, it was all the perfect professionism that we always seek yet rarely find. The same superlitives can be said for the refined table service offerred by Modestino of Napoli. The wine never went dry and the meal proceeded in exactly the pace I requested. Grazie Mille!

A foodie friend invited me to Trattoria Da Sofia for dinner. Looks like they opened in March 2024 in the Kensington area of San Diego focused on comforting Italian dishes paired with warm Italian hospitality. We headed out on a Thursday evening to try out their menu. Between the 2 of us, we tried the following: - Aracine (Appetizer) - fried rice ball, saffron, meat sauce, green peas - Sugo Pittinicchi (Pasta) - tagliatelle pasta with pork rib & sausage slowly cooked in pomodoro sauce - Osso Buco (Veal Shank) - veal shank braised with vegetables, red wine, and broth served with saffron risotto - Cocktail - Temple of Mars (Mezcal) - Cocktail - Lemontini (Housemade Limoncello) Our waiter also recommended a dessert that was off menu since they ran out of the actual dessert we wanted. Both my friend and I loved the dessert. Food. Delicious. Cocktails. Delicious. Dessert. Delicious. Service. Excellent. Italian Hospitality. Ambiance. Comfortable. Romantic. ENJOY!!

Yum- Yum- Yum! This place is such a gem the food incredibly delicious only thing missing is some great Italian bread with olive oil & spices for dipping! Good service was a plus. Most Italian Restaurants give you bread while waiting for the food that would have been a 5 star.

The music was awesome on Sunday night at 830 pm. The kind maitre de allowed me to sit on the patio despite it being so late and time to clean up. The carbonara was perfect. The bread was served with a trio of sauces. Each one better than the next. I think my favorite was the pesto. The staff is from Sicily and shared that the Summers are just as hot as my Northern California Summers. Nice try pal. You can't keep me out of Italy, I'm still visiting someday. I was incredibly angry when I found out my hotel room fridge wasn't working upon my return that evening. I saved exactly half of my meal to savor the next day but was unable to keep it refrigerated. Such a shame. These were some legendary leftovers.

The pesto spinach ravioli was unbelievable. Best Italian dish I've had in awhile (above Cesarina and Cardellino for me). Add the chicken. Also the meatball appetizer is a must.