An amazing experience that we got to have dining with such great service and kindness here. Always lived by this spot but never got to try it as a dinner spot and we are so happy that we know about it now. Lovely table setting and italian options!!! Thank you for the incredible service! Yummy pasta! Authentically amazing! read more

See all

Went with my wife the night before Valentines Day to Ristorante Di Sofia for some fine dining. Plenty of parking in the rear on both sides of the restaurant, I'd recommend reservations as they have a steady crowd on a nightly basis. We started out with some mozz sticks for an app, love the tomato sauce it comes with. Nicely coated and cheesy sticks, perfect for a warmup to your entree. Each entree comes with a side salad. Speaking of, I do with you could swap it out with a soup since I'm not a salad guy. She got the chicken parm, came with pasta on the side which keeps it from becoming soggy. Good size thin cutlet coated with sauce and cheese, was definitely a hit. I went with the Cavatelli Rapini. Was cavatelli pasta tossed broccoli rabe, cannellini beans, sausage finished with garlic and olive oil. Full of flavor, I finished every bite, good size portion as well. Good amount of seating and serving was hearty and kind. We got a drink, app and 2 entrees and walked out without breaking the bank, really nice place! read more

See all

classy restaurant, but not too classy that you can't relax. Met by who I assume was the owner with a handshake and a warm welcome. Bartender was our waiter, and we had an old fashioned and an espresso martini, both of which were some of the best we've had. Appetizer was calamari which was delicious, but only rings which I like but would have loved some tentacles too. We had the fish special (brazino fish) and the penne bolognese both were amazing! All the while the waiter was ensuring we were ok and asked if we needed anything. Atmosphere was great, food was fantastic. Highly recommend it. We went on a Thursday night around 6:00, no need for a reservation. Enjoy! read more

Amazing customer service, Don was super friendly and made great menu suggestions. The food was delicious, it was so good that we ignored the bread. I will definitely be returning again. All the sauces are homemade and absolutely fantastic! read more

See all

Delicious food, pretty room, very nice staff with great parking. What else can you ask for? This is my second time going there in a month. Both times my dinner was fantastic, my husband raved about his! We are big fans for Ristorante Di Sofia. read more

Found this local restaurant on Yelp while driving north on a road trip. We sat right away and were served quickly. I had the dinner special of braised pork shank. The pork and broccoli were delicious, didn't care for the risotto, didn't taste fresh. Three other tables were all locals and they spoke with us and got hugs from the staff. The music was perfect for an Italian restaurant - music from The Godfather and Frank. What more could you want? Our waiter, Donny, was very friendly. There is a bar which has a TV so it feels more casual than I may be describing. If you're looking for good Italian with dimmed lighting, white tablecloths and nice music, and want a neighborhood feel, stop at Ristorante Di Sofia (named after the owners daughter). read more

Ristorante Di Sofia - Braised pork shank - Italian Near Me - Stratford, Connecticut

I read the reviews and got excited. I ordered the rigatoni à la vodka.. to go. When I got it home the chicken was grilled to perfection. ,the sauce wasn't creamy but runny . It cost was $37 plus change . I don't think I ll be coming back . The decor is nice , clean and the staff was very nice but in the end it's about the food for me and that was just ok read more

5 Stars from a very fussy foodie. 4 people 4 dishes and an appetizer. All was perfect including the wine selection. Can't believe I waited this long to try it. We will return. read more

Ristorante Di Sofia - Lemon sorbet - Italian Near Me - Stratford, Connecticut

This place should be way busier. Delicious and cozy. Owner operated. Very friendly guy. You can tell this is Owned and ran by an owner with many years of experience. Best sauces anywhere in the area. Can't wait to go back read more

Nice setting, great staff, food is inconsistent. I did feel like our waiter pushed the specials.. just not sure if it's because he thought they were good (again I consistent) or higher priced. I wonder.... I'm in the fence about returning read more

Amazing overall! My husband and I have been here the past two years for our anniversary and we're blown away both times. The food is to die for! The service is spot on. Don't pass this place by. read more

Always a great time & great food!! Warm and inviting atmosphere and super cozy! Great date night spot

Food is consistently delicious. Sometimes I treat myself to their espresso martini which is a perfect adult dessert. I've dined in with my two young kids and have ordered take out. Just can't go wrong with local Italian gem. Staff and atmosphere have always been on par. Its right next to Carvel's and can miss it on drive since it's a little dark. read more

IMHO Sofia's is the best restaurant in Stratford. They use high quality ingredients, serve very ample portions, and the food is simply scrumptious. All of these attributes are consistent ~ making it a perfect choice for a wonderful Italian meal. read more

Excellent!!! White tablecloths but not pretentious; come as you are, and feel welcome. Small friendly bar area with TV. Had the nicest server named Hako. He and his father own it. Family from Calabrese region in Italy. They immigrated to the Bronx/Arthur Ave. Then CT. Father Italian. Mother Albanian. True pride of ownership. Food was fabulous. Took pic of menu. Lots of nice specials making decision on what to order quite difficult because everything sounded amazing. Terranova bread (iykyk). Tender calamari with light fresh tasting red sauce. Bolognese was incredible. Other photo was sea bass special that my husband loved. Desserts were just ok. read more

See all

My husband and I were there in March for a birthday dinner. I apologize I didn't post this sooner. The meal was absolutely incredible. The service was absolutely outstanding. And we were treated a homemade limoncello which was also amazing. The atmosphere was very appealing and we felt right at home. I would not hesitate to go back. I should have done so sooner but it's on my calendar to get there as soon as possible. read more

The owner greets all guests, the food is fantastic and the staff are all great. A favorite stop when I am in town.

My family has gotten take out twice. The food is high quality and the flavors are great. Highly recommend. Can't wait to actually visit for a sit down meal. read more

I had been wanting to check this place out since they opened and I started hearing positive things about it. Sorry I waited so long! Wow! This place is the real deal. Attentive, friendly service, and amazing food! Authentic Italian , for sure. I had the clams casino to start- amazing! Probably the best clams casino I have ever had! My partner had the chicken Marsala , I had the papardelle Bolognese. They were both delicious! I was stuffed, didn't order dessert. Next time. There definitely will be a next time! Highly recommend! read more

See all

My husband and I, along with our family, have been to DiSofia multiple times. I've always had a positive experience. The staff is very attentive; the food is great; the ambiance is very nice. Pricing is a bit high but for the positive experience we've had it is worth it. read more

New York is full of mediocre Italian restaurants; they seem to be carbon copies of each other. The servers have fake Italian accents, even if they're from Central America or Staten Island. There's lots of theater around the grating of parmesan. The food is greasy and salty. The wines are expensive and chosen haphazardly. Sad to say, I've been to dozens of them. Ristorante Di Sofia is way better! After reading the menu online before our visit, I had low expectations. When I walked in to the dining room and got a handshake from the owner, my expectations sunk even further. But then it was like waking up from a bad dream! This ristorante is really quite fine. We started with a bottle of New Zealand sauvignon blanc at a price that I considered fair and then ordered a wide variety of entrées. Each dish came with a side salad, which was served first. The salads were well assembled and made everyone smile. The main courses got thumbs up from everyone at our table. I ordered the gamberoni (large shrimp) scampi and loved both the shrimp and the pasta that was underneath. This entrée was delicious and copious. Way to go! The dining room was spacious; in Queens, we would have felt cramped. The service was pleasant and efficient. Parking was easy! I consider that we made a great choice. I'd be delighted to return and look forward to our next visit. read more

Ristorante Di Sofia - Shrimp scampi - Italian Near Me - Stratford, Connecticut

Friendly staff, great food, good drinks. Owner is very friendly and a nice guy. What more can you ask for?!

Attentive service, excellent food, comfortable admosphere. Definitely a go-to place. I always call for reservation, just to be sure. read more

The entire evening everything was well prepared, organized, clean and very friendly. Also the food and the appetizers were delicious.

I was visiting friends for Labor Day and wanted to treat them to a nice dinner on Sunday before heading back to Boston on Monday. . I chose Sofias and made a reservation for 7:45pm. When we arrived we decided to sit at the bar. My friends had been there before so they knew who the bartender was. The owner was also there and only about 2 tables of customers. The atmosphere was shrouded in negativity. The bartender didn't speak 2 words and the owner sat at the bar with a scowl on his face and head in his hands the entire time. I was hoping to have a memorable upbeat dinner with friends and instead felt hurried and as if they were doing us a favor. The food was mediocre and this place is way over rated. Terrible atmosphere Terrible attitudes.ok food. Sorry but the days of The Godfather are over. $300 later and feeling less than satisfied overall I'd say NO to going there again. If you didn't want to be there on a holiday weekend, close your doors and spare others your lousy moods. read more

While our server really wanted us to try the specials, me and my friend were craving pasta. We did start with some appetizers that were specials and they were ok. The rigatoni and the pappardelle were fantastic. We also got the special dessert, lemon crème brûlée but it wasn't good. I would definitely return for pasta - homemade and cooked to perfection with delicious red sauces. read more

Sofia's is a nice place. There are 15 well spaced white table clothes tables which bring the class level up a notch. They have a nicely and newly paved and lined parking lot that even have some shaded spots. They also have a large bar with seating for at least 15 if you're not in the mood for white table cloth service. Either way you will get the "typical" Italian music full of Frank Sinatra types. The bartender, server, everything man seemed a little overwhelmed as he was on his own. But he was still attentive and pleasant. The menu was perfectly what I expected for a small Italian place. For lunch I had the Mediterranean salad with chicken, fresh mozzarella, mushrooms, roasted peppers, and a bunch of other flavorful items. It was probably the best salad of 2022. This was a real easy drive from Bridgeport Hospital, so if you waiting for a loved one this will put you in a good mood. read more

See all

We had such an excellent meal here. Started with fired mozz -- perfect. I can't remember the name of the dish that I had, but it was absolutely delicious: chicken cutlets with sausage, potatoes, peppers, onions -- so good! My wife had chicken parm and loved it. Our entrees came with side salads which were fresh and delicious. When our excellent server came to check on us, I told him, I just was sad that all the food was gone, I enjoyed it so much. We were stuffed, but got cheesecake for dessert anyway: I'm telling you, it was the best cheesecake I've had since I don't know when. To top it off, at the end of our meal, our server brought us each a complimentary shot of limoncello -- it was the perfect end to an excellent experience. Highly, highly recommend. Wish I took some photos! read more

Good place one of the best bolognese sauces I've ever had the staff was great and owner was very attentive we will be back.

First time trying this restaurant. I was pleasantly surprised by the Excellent food and service. The owner is on site and is very hands on. Making sure everything was what you expected. read more

One of best places in the area for Italian food. Very attentive service, The owner is always there to greet customers and make sure everything is good. I love that the tables are not too close together like some restaurants do. read more

I ate veal; my husband ate bolognese. Fantastico! Service wonderful. Restaurant immaculate. Looking forward to next time.

New restaurant and it is worth a visit (weekly!). Excellent food, awesome staff and great ambiance. We started with the VONGOLE & COZZE (Mussels) and they were perfectly cooked in an amazing wine sauce. Save some bread for dipping in the sauce! We moved on to Chicken Parmigiana and Cavatelli with broccoli rabe and white beans (it comes with sausage as well, but I requested no meat). Both meals were amazing. Finished with Espresso and Tiramisu. I didn't try the Tiramisu, but the plate was wiped clean, so I am guessing it was incredible. Will definitely be back! read more

Ristorante Di Sofia - Bar Area - Italian Near Me - Stratford, Connecticut

Another 5 star meal. Great dinner choices so it was hard to decide. I went with (old reliable) riggie alla vodka. Our waiter suggested to add chicken cutlet on top and it was delicious. Other meals incl. gnocchi with shrimp and chicken piccata. No leftovers there !!!! Dinner completed with a on-the-house shots of homemade orangecello for our table. Cappuccino was fantastic as well as the tiramisu. They take care of you like one their own. Sofia's never disappoints !!!! read more

Been here a few times now when I'm traveling for work. They have the best veal parm I've ever had. It is so tender you can cut it with a fork. I would put it ahead of anything I've had in the North End or Federal Hill. Bill the bartender is a master of his craft and the owner is very hands on with everything and engaging with the customers. read more

Ristorante Di Sofia - Veal parmigiana - Italian Near Me - Stratford, Connecticut

See all

We found our new spot what a great service the food was amazing. My server \\\\Al ////was amazing read more

Ristorante Di Sofia - We found our new spot what a great service the food was amazing. My server Al was amazing - Italian Near Me - Stratford, Connecticut

What a great addition to my town! Went there on a crowded Saturday night and while they pack em in, the noise levels were good. Staff was amazing the entire time. Started off with a Dirty Martini with blue cheese stuffed olive that was perfect. For an app, went with the Burrata. The jam was awesome and the burrata was perfectly soft and drippy in the center as it should be. Wine list is pretty decent with the right amount of offerings. Main course was Chicken Piccata. Could have used some fresh veggies perhaps to anchor the plate but flavors were on point. I sampled my wives' Marsala and it was great as well. read more

Service and food were both excellent. Only complaint was the noise. It was deafening. We went at a busy time, definitely going back, will try midweek next time. read more

Exquisite fine Italian dining! Everything has a precise touch -- from the atmosphere, decor, table setting, staff and the entrees. The perfect restaurant for a cozy date night with a beautiful old school New York touch. The owner is a true gentleman, who is experienced in the business but always remembers his roots of true Italian cuisine and it shows! From the restaurant's beauty to the delicate details of each dish that comes out. A must try read more

The portions and food were old-world typical Italian and very good. Took half the entree home for lunch the next day. Tasted just as good. In my opinion, this restaurant rivaled some of the same fare I've had on Arthur Ave in the Bronx. The service was a tad slow but picked up during the evening. The ambiance was outstanding. Even the building's exterior and parking lot were pristine. read more