Sofia

"Fans of Sophia Loren will adore this Italian restaurant, where photos of the Roman beauty are everywhere. Executive chef Talia Diele makes fantastic pasta, case in point the tagliatelle squid ink pasta with Calabrian chile, shrimp, and capers. Sofia’s cacio e pepe features the lightest spaghetti alla chitarra and there’s a great radiatori alla vodka too." - Beth D'Addono, Clair Lorell

"This Italian spot on Julia delivers fine pasta and specialties from around the boot, including steak Florentine, wood-fired pizzas, and a range of oven-roasted vegetables. Sofia, an homage to a true Italian dish, Sophia Loren, is an airy, stylish space brimming with eye-popping art." - Beth D'Addono, Clair Lorell

"This modern Italian on Julia Street is equal parts homage to the beauty of Italian actress Sophia Loren and her favorite cuisine. Eschewing Creole Italian preparation for regional Italian dishes, chef Talia Diele offers pasta dishes like cacio e pepe with pink peppercorns, a spicy arrabbiata over tagliatelle with local gulf shrimp, thin crust pizza and a daily fish prepared with lemon and capers. The housemade zeppole with ricotta are one option for a sweet ending." - Beth D'Addono, Clair Lorell

"A restaurant opened in partnership with the Denver-based Culinary Creative Group in 2019." - Clair Lorell

"Pizza might just be the ultimate comfort food. Sofia’s wood-fried pizza is no joke, topped with the likes of Calabrian chile, prosciutto, broccolini, and burrato. Or raise a glass to our Italian brothers and sisters over a margherita, simply made with tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil, the way they eat it in Naples. Open Wednesday through Sunday from 3 to 9 p.m. for pickup or third-party delivery." - Beth D'Addono