I've been so excited to try this place, and I'm kicking myself for not going sooner. It's our new favorite spot in Kensington. Nino was the best waiter--wonderful service, PERFECT recommendations, and just actually totally charming. My wife and I met a friend there, and all of us were so delighted with the entire experience. We heart Nino forever. I need to find out exactly what that amazing Sicilian wine is he chose for me... again, perfect. read more

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. read more

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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? read more

Foods were amazing good. We ordered Spicy Rigatoni Vodka and Pistacchiosa, the pastas were so good that I'm still craving for more. Services were a little slow. But overall it was the best dinner! read more

The food and service were exceptional! One of my favorite restaurants! You won't be disappointed.

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. read more

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Yuri was an amazing server. Always checked on us, more than welcoming. He almost forgot some of our appetizers and as a compensation, he took them off our check. It's also our friend's birthday and we told him at the end. He brought her a complimentary dessert and sang with us. Thank you Yuri!! Aside from the great service from Yuri, our food was amazing. I got the spicy rigatoni and it was a 10/10! read more

Si, si, go enjoy the wonderful food, ambiance and a well-run staff. Started our New Year's Eve here and left speaking Italian! Grazie, pronounce the e please. Focaccia, Arancini, Ravioli di pesce, strong Bar drinks + quirky decor! Parking in the área. read more

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! read more

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Wonderful! We went for happy hour- the server was very friendly and very attentive to us. Got the Hugo and the girls got the aperol. Shared flatbread fries and salads. My daughter loves this place and I will definitely visit when I am in town. read more

Amazing food! Yuri was an EXCELLENT server. Highly recommend the filet dish and tiramisu (which is hand made at your table) for dessert

Such a cute restaurant with a great vibe. Food was amazing definitely recommend the spicy vodka pasta. Service was amazing!! Shoutout Yuri will be back!!! read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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. read more

Trattoria Da Sofia - Ravioli Carne - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

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. read more

Trattoria Da Sofia - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

The food was so delicious. The service was on point. It's a repeat restaurant for sure!

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. read more

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. read more

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Wonderful food, atmosphere and exceptional service! We will definitely be back! We loved all of it. read more

Trattoria Da Sofia - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

This is my favorite Italian restaurant in San Diego!! So authentic and everyone who works here is so beyond kind and friendly, also educated on their menu!!! Me and my friend come almost every week because of how much we love the spicy vodka rigatoni. Basic order but truly everything on their menu is so good!! read more

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Food: Bruchetta: Freshest cheese on the crispy bread! My favorite part was the prosciutto and the figs. The fig was fresh and almost tasted like it was picked out that same day. 10/10 Chicken Alfredo: Best quality of noodles I've ever tasted in a pasta. Usually alfredo pasta is heavy, but this one was a great balance that didn't make you feel like shit after. The grilled chicken was just regular grilled chicken, but the mushrooms were so good! If you're not a huge mushroom person, this isnt for you. 10/10 Bolognese: My partner got this plate with meatballs. The noodles were also very fresh, but a tiny bit chewy in my opinion. The sauce was to die for and the meatballs were super flavorful. 9/10 Chocolate lava cake: My least favorite as it wasn't runny like how lava cakes are usually. Other than that, the flavors were there and the cake was super rich! Service: Our server was great and super helpful with her recommendations. Without her, we'd be lost. She was super honest with her opinions on what to order and what not to order (AKA "you could make this at home. You should try this"). 10/10 Ambiance: Super cute place with a bunch of different Italian soccer player jerseys hung up, red soft couches, and a beautiful bar you can't stop starring at. Just be aware that it is REALLY loud. It you're on a first date or feel like catching up with someone, you'll need to raise your voice lol. It wasnt a big deal for me, but just something to keep in mind. 9/10 Overall, we're bringing EVERYONE we know here because this food is AMAZING. Definitely need to come and try the food. read more

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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 read more

Trattoria Da Sofia - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

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. read more

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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. read more

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Great evening with friends celebrating birthdays. We tried a bit of everything...pasta, fish, pizza. All was delicious. Great service. A little loud but it adds to the atmosphere read more

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. read more

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 read more

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When you walk through the front dogs you are greeted by everyone. The atmosphere is uplifting and the staff are incredible welcoming and helpful. Nino was SPECTACULAR. Let him pick your wine and you must order the carbonara! I cannot wait to go back as it feels like a neighborhood gem where everyone is treated like they are family. read more

Yuri is the goat best service ever the short ribs changed my life. I am at peace. We will be coming back again soon read more

Trattoria Da Sofia - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

The food is amazing!! Highly recommend the short rib! Yuri was such an amazing server, and made our experience a 12/10 read more

Trattoria Da Sofia - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

This place is Amazing !!!!!! Yah..... I know gnocchi seems like a simple dish. But here...... They without a doubt... Knock it out of the park !!!!! It's so good !!!! Literally the best I've ever had ! And I'm a gnocchi lover. I know a good gnocchi when I taste it. Sara our server is the best. Don't think twice about it .... Just come and dine here. You weren't regret it. read more

Delicious, fresh, relaxed atmosphere, top notch service! Our waiter was Mario, he was quick, friendly and knowledgeable about the dishes and other Italian restaurants (we eat a lot of Italian food so we compare) 2nd best bolognese I've ever had. Huge portion (I finished it cause I was really hungry). My wife had the Spicy Vodka pasta which she really liked. This was the perfect restaurant for my California mom's birthday. We will definitely be back! Table side tiramisu a must! read more

My husband and I had an amazing dinner last night. Our drinks were perfect and our food was absolutely delicious. Our server was very attentive and sweet. This place is on my top places when visiting SD. read more

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The restaurant is nice and feels Homie. The service is pretty good. And everybody is really nice. Unfortunately, this is a restaurant, and I felt like the food was mediocre at best. The two entrées we got were OK at best and our main dish was a 2 out of 5. I loved the ambience, but I wouldn't come back for the food. read more

Trattoria Da Sofia - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

Phenomenal service and even better food. Came here Christmas evening with my family from (Washington state and Oakland) for some dinner and man let me tell you I'm glad we did. I got the sea bass, my wife got the seafood ravioli and both were hits. My parents shared the beef short rib with mashed potatoes and they loved theirs as well. Please hurry and come give this place a try. read more

Trattoria Da Sofia - Sea bass and mashed potatoes - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

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. read more

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! read more

Delicious food and fantastic service! Feels like an evening in Italy. Fresh, flavorful pasta and the pistachio table-side tiramisu was next level. Grazie mille to Fusilli and all the pasta staff :) read more

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 read more

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