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Trattoria Da Sofia, San Diego, CA

Trattoria Da Sofia

4.6
4.6
175 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 39 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Trattoria da Sofia is a brand new Italian restaurant located in the charming Kensington neighborhood of San Diego. Trattoria da Sofia features delicious, comforting Italian dishes paired with warm Italian hospitality. By day, the Trattoria is your new favorite coffee shop and cafe.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Sicilian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (619) 228-9094
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 175 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Trattoria Da Sofia, nestled in the heart of Kensington, offers an "amazing Italian dining experience" with delicious homemade pasta and a charming atmosphere. Guests rave about the "outstanding ravioli," delectable desserts like table-side tiramisu, and "superb service." Although the noise level can be high, the vibrant ambiance and attentive staff make it a must-visit.

175 Reviews
  1. Nicole

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had such an amazing and well rounded experience! Started off with a fantastic espresso martini! We are a little snobbish when it comes to these but this one was actually made with espresso and a mascarpone cream foam on top really made it so delicious. The lamb Shank with risotto was creamy and a fantastic bite as well as the vodka sauce with added sausage was a great recommendation. The server was so nice and a true Italian from Sicily! Didn't make us feel rushed but still always checked to make sure we were happy. I love the limoncello shots post meal. Made me feel like I was back in Italy. Will definitely be coming back and I'm going to see if they have gift cards for a Christmas gift to my parents!

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  2. Darcy

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Firstly, the food was amazing, but there are a few totally fixable issues with the restaurant. The main issue was the ambience, it is incredibly loud, we were at a table for 6 & you could kinda yell to the person next to you, but forget about talking to the rest of the table. The lighting was also a bit like being in IKEA, very bright. Lastly, there are only 2 single stalls for toilets, one for men & one for women & it is a big restaurant. I was 5th in line for the women’s & it took ages & in all the time there not a single man used the men’s room, so I missed a big chunk of my time at the restaurant in line. These should not be issues in a restaurant in this price range. So this place would be for sure a 4 or 5 star rating if they did something about the acoustics, dimmed/changed the lightbulbs & maybe consider making both bathrooms gender neutral like most restaurants in the area so women are better served. I will again say the food was great & the service was good. I will probably get food from here again, but via delivery.

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  3. Laarnie

    San Diego

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food, ambience and service was excellent! We also had the Ravioli di Carne and Rigatoni Vodka but I forgot to take a picture! They were both delicious as well as all the other dishes we ordered. I would definitely come back here again.

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  4. Rita

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everyone there was supper nice food is amazing portions and I recommend the chicken its so good. The wine selection is delicious. Great place i would love to go again. They had a lot of birthdays there its loud but nice not really date night more party style.

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  5. James

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed a lovely Thanksgiving meal… both Italian and traditional Americano… combined with a sublime Barolo. 🤌🏽

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  6. Annette

    New York City

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    After a recent trip to Italy, we were craving authentic pasta dishes. Trattoria da Sofia did not disappoint! Each of our dishes was delicious. My dish (our table favorite!) was the Pistacciosa. Great wine selections, spritzers and best, simple, authentic tiramisu prepared table side. We’ll be back!

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  7. Kenneth

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food, great service, I look forward to coming back!

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  8. Kimberly

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an incredible dinner here! Highly recommend! Great pastas and appetizers. Staff was lovely and from Sicily.

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  9. Fred

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a great meal. Two of us had the salmon and loved it. I had the meat raviolis and they were excellent. The fourth member of our group had the seafood raviolis and said they were great. The service was very good considering the restaurant was getting slammed on a Saturday night. We will definitely go back.

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  10. Bob

    San Diego

    66 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    66 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Sofia is a wonderful neighborhood restaurant with a slightly different menu. For example, their artichoke appetizer is outstanding and not common in other Italian restaurants. My wife and i have eaten here several times and will continue to to return. My last entree, the short rib stuffed ravioli was in a fantastic cream sauce. The cannoli are excellent and the tiramisu is prepared table side, another exceptional service. It is a bit noisy but the overall decor and ambiance is appealing. Sofia is definitely worth a visit.

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Trattoria Da Sofia is rated 4.6 stars by 175 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 39 times today
Google Map for Trattoria Da Sofia

4055 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA 92116-2505

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Kensington
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Sicilian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
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