Benno L.
Yelp
Sofia is fantastic. I'm from out of town- was staying in a midtown hotel. Sofia just happened to be a block away- just walked by. What a find! I've been to Italy, Spain, Mexico, Germany etc etc etc. I know what a good restaurant is. It's the food, but also the vibe, the ambience, how it feels to be there. Sofia FELT so good my wife and I went 3 times in our 5 nights in NYC. Once with our two teenage kids and our cousin- a family dinner with delicious pizzas, salads, and cheese/meat platter. The natural bubbly wine was so good we kept having it. Well priced. The staff? Wonderful. Friendly, cheerful, non-intrusive. Helpful when asked, but no pressure, no rushing your dinner. Wonderful dark ambience with twinkle lights, chandeliers, greenery. And don't sleep on the tiny hidden garden patio downstairs in basement. Honestly, in the big hustle bustle of Manhattan, Sofia was a spot that just felt comfortable, relaxed, and like a lovely getaway. The staff greeted us each return with warm welcome and were thrilled we came back. Once they even sat and served us after they'd done last call, simply because they are that cool. I have to say, this was my favorite little spot in Manhattan on this trip.