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    Sono North Park

    4.7 (280 reviews)
    Closed • 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    SONO NORTH PARK ATMOSPHERE

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    Classy
    Upscale
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    Pistacchiosa pizza
    Sarah M.

    Excellent service and fantastic food. I've visited restaurants in this space over the years and I like what they did with the place. Modern, sleek, spacious yet intimate. Had the two specials: tempura fried mushrooms with eggplant sauce and the lasagna with zucchini, pesto, and smoked Gouda. Amazing. Would order it again! The smoked Gouda wasn't overpowering and it really complimented the dish. Also shared the Pistacchiosa pizza which was divine - thin crust, perfectly crispy with just the right bite. Dessert was the cannoli with candied orange on one end and pistachios on the other. Shut up. Most ridiculous creation that tickled my tastebuds and rendered me mumbly. Don't share it, be selfish. Great staff - super friendly and attentive. Will definitely go back!

    Jenna C.

    The aesthetics are cool, but the chairs and layout is awkward. Upon walking in, multiple people are staring at you (customers and staff) and they take a minute to get to you even when you're looking around confused. The plastic chairs are uncomfortable and the couples tables are too small to have more than two dishes or to even properly fit their oversized menu. The menu can be hard to read and seems more for show. The food itself is okay. Other than the plating and quality of the large shell pasta being nice, I would look elsewhere. $30 for a dish without including the protein, I was expecting more flavor. But the sauces are heavy and didn't make me or my partner feel so great after. Portions weren't too big but neither of us finished our meal.

    Pistachioso Pizza. Ig@mel_foodie_ventures
    Melanie P.

    This is one of those places that I have been meaning to go to because of the Happy Hour that I saw on Instagram. I was happy to see some pizzas on the HH menu, so of course, I ordered two! The Pistachioso Pizza - I've been on the hunt for a pistachio pizza ever since I tasted it in another restaurant, who discontinued it :(. Glad to see that the hunt was over because I absolutely loved this pizza! The pistachio pesto, rich stracciatella, sausage, and tomato combination is pure genius and I'll definitely come back for this. Fagiolini Saltati - Perfectly sautéed, flavorful green beans that still had a crisp to it and were not overdone. The Cesare - A classic, crisp Caesar salad. This was pretty good. The Corvacchino Pizza - Loaded with mushrooms and prosciutto. Not my personal favorite because it was too much prosciutto for me. Tiramisu - This was light and delectable. Not on the HH menu but definitely add to your order if you have room! Staff were friendly and definitely patient since I was running a little late and my friend was waiting at the bar for me.

    Lauren L.

    Went to SONO for my 24th bday! I booked a reservation prior and requested the cute round table with the vinyls, and they kindly sat us there!! The space is so chic and dim. I looooved the vibe and everyone was dressed on theme! Our waiter was also friendly and helpful with guiding us through the menu when we had questions. He was also super attentive throughout the dining experience. The dishes we selected were delicious. For the appetizer, we went with the Polpo Croccante (octopus); it was perfectly cooked and tender with a nice char. They also brought out the pizza with the appetizer, Dolce e Salata. The pizza was topped with broccolini, hot honey, smoked gouda, and other different cheeses. The crust was perfect, thin, and worked the toppings all worked really well together. We had a bunch of different pastas but the one that stood out to me the most was the special menu truffle + short rib cream pasta that they had that day. The texture of the pasta was bouncy and mochi-like. It was amazing all together, so I recommend that if it's on the special menu. The tiramisu was okay, but it wasn't the traditional way, as it was their take on tiramisu. They added cake and ice cream, and the cake was a bit dry. I would try their other desserts next time!! Definitely, definitely coming again for the pizzas and appetizers.

    Conchiglioni Piccanti
    Christine Z.

    We had a dinner reservation for 6 on a Thursday, and we were seated immediately upon checking in. The first thing I noticed was the nice ambiance, with moody lighting and some unique decor pieces such as the coffee table by the entrance. We ordered a couple of dishes to share family-style with the table. CONCHIGLIONO PICCANTI: Loved the large shell shape! Make sure to give everything a good mix first. Cooked to the perfect texture, so it was fun to eat with a nice chew. We paid $10 extra for the sausage add-on, but only got a teeny tiny bowl of sausage. Recommend skipping the add-ons because it's not worth the cost at all. SPECIAL (SHORT RIB PASTA): The pasta was again perfectly cooked and just the right chewy texture. There was a good amount of meat included too! Pricey though, and while it was good, I honestly don't think it was worth the price. PIZZAS: We ordered the Sono and Regina pizzas. Both were alright but neither really wowed me...I feel like it's hard to mess up pizza though. Neither really left an impression and I wouldn't be sad if I never got to try these again.  We each ordered a drink and questioned whether there was any alcohol in them. Out of the 6 of us, we only tasted the slightest hint of alcohol in one of my friend's drinks. It's possible the alcohol was just really well masked, but I finished my whole drink and didn't feel the buzz. Not sure if they just use way less alcohol than normal in their cocktails, but I'd probably stay away from their drinks if you're looking for any kind of buzz. They were tasty at least. Overall, enjoyed the pastas, but not so much the pizzas and drinks. Be prepared to pay a decent amount for what you're getting; I'd say you're paying more for the ambiance since the value of the food and drinks isn't really there. I wouldn't be opposed to coming back here if a friend really wanted to, but I don't think I'd choose to come here myself, or specifically recommend it to anyone.

    Conchiglioni Piccanti
    Jennifer A.

    I love this place! I love the ambiance, the food, the drinks, and the service! I've came here a couple times and both times have been great! I got the Conchiglioni Piccanti this last time I came and it was amazing!

    Tequila Soda
    Ilene M.

    Food 5* Service 5* Ambiance 5* This is my second time coming here for Happy Hour and I love it. The pizza tastes like the one I've had in Naples. The crust is delicious, light and not too doughy, with slight burnt edges. I had the Piccante, Covaccino, and Regina pizza and they were all delicious. Happy hour is only 1 hour and at the bar and it fills up quick. Bartenders are attentive and very friendly. I will be coming back to have dinner.

    Sono pizza and large shell pasta
    EJ B.

    Good food and interesting interior here! My boyfriend and I had fun looking around at the eclectic decor haha. On top of that, the food was really good! We came for happy hour (which is only available at the bar 5-6pm on weekdays) and ordered a margarita, chianti, pane della casa, and a sono pizza. Not on the HH menu, we got the conchiglioni piccanti. My favorites were the marg, the pane (really good rosemary notes), and the pizza! My boyfriend's favorite was the large shell pasta. I'd definitely come back to try more of the menu. Shoutout to the bartender Stephen for his hospitality!

    Pasta and pizza
    Sarah H.

    What a cute spot to get together with the girls! The interior was chic, great for date night for girls night. The service was good and the food was great. Highly recommend their pastas!

    Menu 7/2026
    Michelle F.

    Five stars to Sono! Great experience. We dined earlier 515 but the place was half full by 545. Lots of early dinners. The restaurant is mainly couples and groups of 4. A few larger groups but not many. The staff was totally on it. Our server was great, ready with recommendations and just pleasant overall. I started with their Classico, which is a gin drink with sage, tonic berries and italicus. The cocktail was refreshing and a perfect summer cocktail. We moved on to appetizers and enjoyed both the Bruschetta Funghi and the Croquettes. Both were delicious. I will admit the bruschetta taste better than it looks! For dinner we had the Conchiglioni piccanti and Casarecce sono. Both delicious. Both very different. The Conchiglioni was delicious and flavor forward, the sauce was simply perfect making every bite tasty. The Cesarecce was also delicious, full of flavor and savory. The sausage cooked to perfection and adding that extra deliciousnesa to every bite. We didn't make our way to the dessert menu, which I wish we left room. As they have some unique options. All in all a nice surprise and happy to live nearby. We will definitely be coming back!

    Dining room
    Andrea Q.

    The ambience of this place is stunning. I fell in love with their stage-like dining-room area in the front, which is where I chose to sit. I did notice how they have a big family style circle table, as well, that would be good for a group for a birthday or something. Their menu had a lot of options. They had a couple specials as well, which I love because sometimes it's hard to find something on the menu that catches your eye, which was the case for me for the appetizer. I loved the salad appetizer. I can't remember what it was called , but I know it had watermelon, peaches, arugula, balsamic glaze and burrata. For dinner I had a really delicious pasta (pictured). Everything was delicious and I'm coming back soon!

    Caesar
    Bridget B.

    Sono is the most recent italian venture to take over this corner (which seems to be cursed with all the turnover). However, Sono seems to be the most impressive and popular so far! With its extremely artistic aesthetic and robust menu, this spot seems here to stay. We came here during sunset on a weekend it was quite busy. Something that really stood out was how many staff members came and checked on us. They definitely have a healthy staff count and you'll never be left alone with empty plates for too long. The food was pretty good! We enjoyed our wine & spritz. The caesar salad had a ton of Parmesan (just how i like it) and the greens were super fresh. My friend enjoyed her papardelle. My spaghetti pomodoro was just average. It was definitely good but no different from what you can get in a grocery store. I would love to see them add more veggie options like Cacio e Pepe, Pesto, etc. It would make me more likely to visit again. Overall this spot is definitely worth a try!

    Nicole R.

    Delicious! I loved everything we ordered at Sono. First off, the Fuoco (tequila drink with Tajin) was delicious. Leo served us and he was very tentative and made sure our table was always clear for the next drink or dish. The only issue I had with this drink was as the fact he suggested a different liquor, but wasn't transparent there'd be an up-charge which was unusual. I've never been to a restaurant where they don't tell you right off the bat and in the future, we'd appreciate that transparency. We ordered a couple of pasta dishes, the potato croquette, a salad and the flat iron steak. My favorite pasta was their special that night (a short rib rigatoni pasta), but the large shell pasta was also delicious. We added guanciale which added flavor, but made the dish a bit too salty in my opinion. Overall, the ambiance is definitely there at Sono. Great spot for a date night or pre-drinks/dinner before a show/night out. I'd like to come back and try more dishes on the menu, so I do hope it's here to stay.

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    Everything was amazing and Ashley was the greatest we will definitely be back again and again 10/10

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    Food was fantastic and Mariana was even better! The passion fruit dessert was the absolute best!!

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    Wow! Amazing food and ambience, I'm a picky eater and the spaghetti was perfect for me. The Dolce Amaro was also great, sweet and tasty.

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    came here for our anniversary and Mikey was fantastic. food was great but the drink were even better! we will definitely be back for more!

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    Mikey was 10/10. The food was immaculate, and the drinks were out of the this world. came for a date night. Best date ever.

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    The food was incredible and Paulo was an amazing server!! Highly recommend coming for date night!!

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    Paulo and all the staff were great. Delicious food and chill vibes. Will be back again

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    The food and ambiance were really nice. Paulo was a great server and very attentive! Definitely will be back for special occasions

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    Best bolognese I've ever had!! Had such a great ambience and Paolo was the greatest server. I highly recommend!

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    Amazing food and vIbes!! Sofia was such a great server and gave us a phenomenal dining experience.

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