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    Via Sofia's

    3.0 (27 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Baked Manicotti with meat sauce
    Deborah A.

    Food was great. I came up and was looking for something Italian and it hit the spot. I had the small manicotti with garlic bread. The portion was huge for a small. I couldn't even eat barely eat 1/4 of it but I will have some to take home with me

    Tortellini and meat sauce
    Tina Marie A.

    Ordered the family feast which consists of 1/2 gallon of spaghetti with meat sauce, one 16" gondola, and one 16" garlic loaf. Our dinner was absolutely delicious and hot!

    a dining area with tables and chairs
    Katie M.

    We visited today and enjoyed the affordable lunch menu options. The gyro I had was spot on and reminded me of my visits to the county fair -- a nice reminder on a cold, bleak day. Though quite basic, my husband and son enjoyed the pizza sandwich they shared. The ambiance of the restaurant was heightened by the nice murals and painted tabletops. Overall, Via Sofia's reminded me of the Italian restaurants in my hometown in Northeast Ohio, which boasts a large Italian-American population. I was pleased to find a taste of home here in Iowa! After reading other reviews here on Yelp, I can't wait to visit again and order some garlic bread!

    Trevor F.

    I think I just found my new favorite that's right! Even better then there cheese bread? Hmm that's up for debut yet but I just had a ham and cheese sub from here and wow it was so so good! The only bread they have is there Zio bread which is homemade and fresh! I don't know what it is about that bread but to me it is amazing! The bread was warm and there was a spread of butter on the bread and plenty of meat the ham was really good and the cheese was melting to perfection but the time I was finished! Ahhhh so good! And the cheese bread yeah it's still great I love getting one full order and sometimes get two full orders so I can warm it up later with another meal! The paintings on the wall our great the inside of the center point rd is not there biggest location but it has a nice feel to it, almost like your in a big city and found a great eatery!

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    District CR

    District CR

    4.1(25 reviews)
    4.0 mi

    Had a nice meal before a Paramount show. Super location. Food was good. Felt awful for our waiter-…read moreit was only him with all the tables. It took 40 minutes to get our food which gave us only minutes to eat to walk to the show. He was so busy- I never did get ketchup. We had to ask for our bill and payed when he brought the food. It wasn't his fault but made our night a bit more stressful

    I visited The District CR in downtown Cedar Rapids during a recent business trip and had an overall…read moreenjoyable experience. First impressions were a bit confusing--the entrance makes you feel like you're walking into an office building. There's a door to the right with signage for what seems to be a sister bar that's only open on limited nights, but the actual restaurant is straight back. Once inside, the space is large and open, with plenty of room between tables and a sizable bar area. I sat at the bar and learned about their Whiskey Wednesday specials, which included several types of Old Fashioneds and whiskey flights. While it sounded intriguing, I opted not to partake. They also offer daily drink special themes. The menu is eclectic, with a mix of Cajun, Italian, and American fare. I went with the Cacio e Pepe with Elephant Ear (Orcchiette) pasta, and added shrimp along with a half wedge salad as a premium side. The pasta itself was delicious--perfectly cooked with a rich, peppery flavor. However, I wish the server had mentioned that the shrimp was Cajun-seasoned. While great on its own, it slightly overpowered the pasta. The wedge salad was a bit of a letdown--the lettuce was watery, which diluted the overall flavor. The dish also came with garlic bread, which was yummy. Service was outstanding--attentive, friendly, and efficient. Unfortunately, it was hard to get a real read on the restaurant's vibe because it was pretty empty on a Wednesday night.

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    District CR - Shrimp and cheesy grits with our famous Tasso cream sauce

    Shrimp and cheesy grits with our famous Tasso cream sauce

    District CR - Toasted marshmallow Old Fashioned made with homemade toasted marshmallow simple syrup

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    Toasted marshmallow Old Fashioned made with homemade toasted marshmallow simple syrup

    Vino's Ristorante and R.G. Books Lounge - Veal Marsala with steamed broccoli

    Vino's Ristorante and R.G. Books Lounge

    3.9(140 reviews)
    2.2 mi
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    This is two places in one. On one side is a little speak easy where you can have some drinks while…read morelounging on couches in what feels like a hallway. There are some small tables on this side also. On the other side is a small room with just tables for dining. We went in for dinner so we sat on the dining side. The service was hit and miss. We sat there for a good 10 minutes before anyone came to say hello. After that there were multiple people who came by to take our order or fill our water glasses. We ordered a couple drinks and we both enjoyed those, they were made very well. For food. we ordered Fettuccine Alfredo with chicken and we felt it was a little on the bland side, no big flavor popping out at us. I ordered the Italian sausage Diavolo with shrimp. This had a good flavor and the shrimp complimented it well. Both were good sized portions, I took home more than half of the Diavolo pasta but we felt we would not eat the Alfredo. I did not feel we received the value for the prices we paid. I don't expect to be back for dinner, we probably will for drinks some time though.

    Not sure what has happened to this place because it was ALWAYS a 5 star experience until the last 2…read moretimes. Not to mention that one of our dining companions had a 4 hour dinner, the last time he was there. Mind you, this was NOT their intent. Back to the review.....we were seated right away (we had reservations). But after that things took a turn. We were told by our waitress that she'd "be right back". After 40 mins another waitress asked if we wanted drinks. Took our drink order and then we waited another 20 minutes for our drinks to come. An hour to just get a drink?!?!? Ordered our meals and 3 out of 4 got the lasagna. HUGE portions but not hot....Luke warm at best. Like I said, what is happening to this place?!?!?! It was a Friday night and honestly not very busy. Not sure if they're short on help or just trying to "coast" on their reputation. Regardless, there will be some time that passes before either couple decides to roll the dice here again. Hopefully they step up their game so I can call this place my "never disappoint" place again!!!

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    Vino's Ristorante and R.G. Books Lounge - Back seating

    Back seating

    Vino's Ristorante and R.G. Books Lounge - Lemon Drop Martini, Spinach Artichoke Dip, Calamari

    Lemon Drop Martini, Spinach Artichoke Dip, Calamari

    Vino's Ristorante and R.G. Books Lounge - Looked like a front storage room, I don't think you can go out that way.

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    Looked like a front storage room, I don't think you can go out that way.

    Need Pizza - Custom

    Need Pizza

    4.3(341 reviews)
    3.8 mi
    $$

    This was my second visit to Need Pizza, and somehow it was even more fabulous than the first. Not…read moreonly do they create true culinary delights with their pizzas, but the service and friendliness of the staff are truly unmatched. I love that they constantly rotate their pizza of the week. Even when I'm hesitant because it's something I've never tried before, I find myself excited and eager to go for it--because everything here is consistently a 10. After experiences like this, it's hard not to trust every specialty pizza they put out. Our server, Lexi, was absolutely on point--friendly, so personable . They also let you sample any beer you're curious about, which I really appreciate. I tried the Cotton Candy beer, and it was over-the-moon good. I'm not a big beer drinker at all, and I honestly couldn't believe it was beer. I also got to sample the drinks my party ordered--wow. Every visit, there are new beers on tap. You might miss one and wish it was still around, but the ever-rotating selection is just another reason this place is such a delight. As for the food, I took a leap of faith with the Sriracha BLT pizza. I was very hesitant, but I threw caution to the wind--and I'm so glad I did. It was absolutely fabulous. Need Pizza continues to impress on every level, and I can't wait to come back again.

    The pizza is exceptional. I read the reviews and came in to try their white. I built my own, so…read moreadded sausage and mushrooms. The crust is amazing with a hint of sweetness, and the white sauce was very tasty. It accompanied the mushrooms and sausage perfectly. The pie was 20 bucks with the toppings on a large and beers are 5 to 8 dollars.

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    Need Pizza
    Need Pizza
    Need Pizza

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    Leonardo's - The Combo pizza. This is a medium.

    Leonardo's

    3.5(118 reviews)
    5.2 mi
    $$

    We love coming to Leonardo's pizza when we are in town. You walk in and it's like stepping back in…read moretime with the decor. The service is always good, just know if it's busy you will wait, but it's so worth it! We ordered the all meat pizza and the bacon cheese burger pizza. Also a full order of the cheesy garlic bread, family grabbed most of it before I could grab a picture. Also the mozzarella sticks are amazing. Drinks are also good. If you can, stop by this locally owned business!

    My friend and I sat the bar and the bartender was friendly and efficient. My buddy's drink was good…read moreand looked like a good pour, not burnt but not too light either. My margarita had a good flavor but I tasted no tequila or triple sec in it, I ordered a second one, same thing. We ordered food as well, my friend ordered a quesadilla which looked good and was good according to him. I ordered a lasagna and was not impressed - the temperature was slightly less than the surface of the sun, the marinara sauce had too much sugar in it (like Filipino spaghetti sauce), the portion size was small (I ate again later that night), and for it being lasagna, it had one lasagna noodle in it. I've had a similar dish in Napa, CA with similar results. I wasn't impressed, not in Napa, not here. Not sure where they got their lasagna recipe from but it needs to go back and stay there. The "cheese bread" on the side was disappointing as well. It was essentially dry French bread with pepperjack cheese melted on it. If you're going to do that, at least put some butter on it and grill it, otherwise it's a bland, tasteless side mess, which it was. I usually have a mixed drink and their pizza and have yet to be disappointed, so next time, that's what I'll do. Avoid the lasagna or whatever it is they call lasagna. As far as the bar itself is concerned? I love the retro look and feel of the place, always have, always will. This time though, there were A LOT of kids there - must've had some sort of special going on. It wasn't loud or obnoxious or kids running everywhere while we there, I've just never seen that many kids there before. No biggie.

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    Leonardo's - Bar, red leather booths and bad seating. Fun decor!

    Bar, red leather booths and bad seating. Fun decor!

    Leonardo's - A large pepperoni. Classic as it gets.

    A large pepperoni. Classic as it gets.

    Leonardo's - Pepperoni pizza with garlic bread and marinara sauce.

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    Pepperoni pizza with garlic bread and marinara sauce.

    Via Sofia's - italian - Updated May 2026

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