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Sofia New Orleans, New Orleans, LA

Sofia New Orleans

4.8
4.8
1380 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
Sofia is an Italian-inspired kitchen that has an elevated take on traditional cuisine in a fun and funky setting in the warehouse district. Acclaimed chef Talia Diele's menu of inventive small plates, traditionally prepared meats and fish, handmade pasta, and wood fired pizza has drawn rave reviews locally and nationally. Our Italian inspired cocktails, craft beers and Italian wine list have been carefully curated and will appeal to the most discerning palates.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 42 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Italian, Contemporary Italian

  • Hours of operation

    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (504) 322-3216

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Executive chef

    Talia Diele

  • Neighborhood

    Warehouse District

  • Cross street

    Magazine and Julia

  • Parking details

    Street Parking

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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What 1,380 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Italian

  • New Orleans

    Italian

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  1. JuanR

    Jacksonville

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Very much enjoyed the food and service. A bit disappointed when the check arrived as there was a 4% service charge added to the bill for the kitchen staff. That really should be mentioned so you can adjust your gratuity accordingly.
  2. AnneM

    Austin

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service3ambience4
    The food was excellent. Be prepared to wait…dinner was over 2 hours, only one round of drinks offered, service was not attentive, but worth waiting for.
  3. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great drinks and the pastas were delicious. Highly recommend the pistachio pesto.
  4. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall1food4service1ambience4
    The service was beyond horrible, I think the staff is completely chaotic, no check in on the table for 20 mins on a regular basis, they forget stuff you’ve asked for, multiple times, and overall very weird service team. This place can be so much more if they can get their service to the point of being professional and more I. Sync with similar rated restaurants
  5. PaulN

    Houston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Fabulous meal for our party of 10. The food was truly outstanding, including multiple apps, pastas, pizza and the shareable ribeye. Every bite was delicious.
  6. KPNicols

    Las Vegas

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We came here for brunch last Saturday. It was very good. We ordered way too much food because we wanted to try everything. The stand out dish to me was the house made ricotta! It was amazing! I highly recommend this spot for brunch! I’m excited for my next NOLO trip so we can try their dinner selection.
  7. RobertW

    New Orleans

    195 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    195 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The carrots appetizer is incredible, with so much flavor. Followed it with their delicious mushroom pizza - loved it!
  8. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love this restaurant. Excellent food and Beau was an amazing waiter. This was our fifth visit and we will be back.
  9. WendiW

    Denver

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best pesto I've ever tasted- had to get 2 orders it was so good!
  10. SelbyDO

    Portland

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent restaurant would definitely go back again
  11. Me317

    Baltimore

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We loved everything about Sofia. The food, the ambiance, the service. Ashton is amazing. Please ask for him to be your server.
  12. TomMP

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food, service, and ambiance were spectacular!!!
  13. RobertW

    New Orleans

    195 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    195 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Enjoyed Sofia's unique flavorful pistachio pesto appetizer and excellent pizza margherita with a great pinot noir!
  14. LaSo

    Tallahassee

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Gabriel was so helpful with reservation changes we had to make and so friendly!
  15. OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall2food1service3ambience5
    Maybe it was what I ordered but the food was VERY bland. I had to add salt and pepper to my food to give it some flavor and I usually try my food first before I add anything. But the Ambience was nice
  16. ROMONAW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The atmosphere was amazing! The service was exceptional. I truly enjoyed the DJ. The food was mouthwatering. I would recommend this restaurant to everyone. I will definitely go again when I visit New Orleans.
  17. RobertW

    New Orleans

    195 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    195 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The ricotta dip was wonderful and the pizza margherita excellent
  18. Disappointed

    London

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall1food3service1ambience3
    Very disappointed. The most unlike Italian restaurant we have been to. I suspect the owners have never been to Italy! Waitress was, for the most part, not serving but in the kitchen/elsewhere. We had to request water from another waiter. At the end of the meal we were offered coffee but she did not specify any options but rushed off to get 'her' choice. We did not tip and would suggest the restaurant learn to cope with disappointed customers

    Sofia New OrleansResponded on May 18, 2023We strive to exceed every guests’ expectations. However, our definition of an Italian restaurant does not need to conform to your beliefs of what one should be. Our well-trained staff brought the issues to the attention of management and were addressed with you. Compensation was provided. Your response and abhorrent behavior has made it clear to us that you lack the manners and social graces to dine in our restaurants. We wish you the best, but you won’t be welcomed back in the future.

  19. DavideV

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience4
    I was expecting better quality of food but overall was okay. The service was better than food.
  20. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall4food4service2ambience5
    Food was great, service was horrible!! We went early and it was still VERY loud.
  21. TinaP

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience4
    When we first got there no one was at the host to check us in and to sit us. We waited for 5 mins while everybody was passing us. No one said the host will be right there or anything just looked and did their own thing. When finally we had to ask someone behind the bar is there a host? And he’s like yeah Our waiter was good but I can tell he didn’t wanna be there.
  22. Bubba

    New Orleans

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    consistently terrific.. a Julia St gem. 5 star cocktails, food, service.
  23. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    71 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    71 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Thank you Chef Tal!
  24. RobertW

    New Orleans

    195 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    195 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic flavorful pero pizza and great ambiance!
  25. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    If I lived in NOLA I would eat here often (a lot)!
  26. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall3food1service1ambience3
    Initial experience was very good Main course food and service disappointing
  27. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience5
    Nice atmosphere, entree portions are shockingly small compared to the cost of the meal. We were seated at a table that was in the corner, somewhat in the service area line of the kitchen and back bar entrance. So, it was difficult to truly enjoy the ambiance because we felt excluded from the rest of the diner’s and we felt like onlookers instead of feeling like we were part of the overall ambiance of the restaurant.
  28. Bigal

    Miami

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Small plates unless you order the family style dishes. Nice selection of wines by the glass. Kale Salad was delicious.
  29. JMD1

    New York Area

    45 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on May 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our absolute favorite in Nola! Food is outstanding (pasta portions small so don’t share) and service is top notch. Lost count how many times we’ve dined there. Can’t wait to come back
  30. LaoluF

    Chicago

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on May 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience for my colleagues and I! Warm and welcoming ambiance and amazing food!
  31. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was some of the best Italian we’ve had! My husband and I shared the Alla vodka pasta and a margarita pizza, both were amazing. We will definitely come back next time we’re in town!
  32. Cnelson

    New Orleans

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was amazing. The food was good, and the vibe was even better.
  33. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was amazing as well as the service. That pistachio pesto pasta and spicy pizza are my favorite dishes
  34. LJS44

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had the pistachio pesto with gluten free pasta. Best GF pasta I’ve ever had. And sauce was perfect.
  35. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The most amazing brunch I have ever had. The service was impeccable. The food was amazing. Our server was so nice and the host was super friendly
  36. KariB

    Minneapolis

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Our dinner at Sofia was the culinary highlight of our girlfriends weekend in New Orleans! The cocktails were creative and the food was absolutely delicious. We'd highly recommend the Commendatore Pizza and the Pistachio Pesto. We ate outside, the street was a bit noisy but we didn't mind. We'd definitely return to Sofia!
  37. NickR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Incredible experience at Sofia! The risotto was to die for. Don't skip the appetizers either, the ricotta really hit the spot. Charles was awesome and had great recommendations for wine and cocktails. Will definitely come back when I'm in town again.
  38. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was outstanding. We shared one of the pizzas and the pesto pasta with shrimp. The pasta is homemade and so delicious. Our waiter Bo was attentive and professional. The prices were very reasonable for the quality of the food.
  39. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Nice area. Inside and outside seating. Food was good but small portions.
  40. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was wonderful. The food and service was A1.

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Sofia New Orleans using the Order Online button. Sofia New Orleans also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (504) 322-3216.

Sofia New Orleans is rated 4.8 stars by 1380 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 42 times today
Google Map for Sofia New Orleans

516 Julia St, New Orleans, LA 70130

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Magazine and Julia

  • Neighborhood

    Warehouse District

  • Hours of operation

    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Italian, Contemporary Italian

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Parking details

    Street Parking

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Talia Diele

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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