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Trattoria Da Sofia, San Diego, CA

Trattoria Da Sofia

4.6
4.6
182 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 34 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Lively
  • Charming
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 182 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 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.

182 Reviews
  1. fernando

    VIP

    San Diego

    10 reviews

    1.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Food not great service even worst better Italian options in SD

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  2. Shannon

    VIP

    San Diego

    148 reviews

    5.0

    148 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Started with wine and crispy burrata - great choice, can't wait to try a different one next time (yes there will be several nexts). He got the Cacio e Pepe, I got the Bucatini a la Pesto. Mine was labeled a favorite and the flavor was off the charts. So good. He finished his entire order, so his was enjoyed as well. We then moved onto the tableside Tiramisu. FANtastic. This place is a gem. We can't wait to make it more of a rotation! Buon Natale!

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  3. David

    San Diego

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was very good. We did feel rushed a bit, but overall, we had a nice time,

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  4. Lindsay

    San Diego

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely experience at Trattoria for a pre-Christmas girl’s night. Our waiter was very attentive and helpful with making wine and food selections. Our favorites were the Brunello di Montalcino, bruschettone, spicy vodka rigatoni and the chocolate lava cake! The ambience was like being in a small Italian village, very unique. We will be back for sure!

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  5. Liya

    Minneapolis

    7 reviews

    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Cute little spot. It was busy. Decor was fun, but not very inviting. Service was what you would expect in Italy. Fun server, but slow. Food was mediocre. Not bad, but I would not visit again.

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  6. Marilu

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Service and the Food was awesome. We will be back soon.

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  7. Adriana

    San Diego

    30 reviews

    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food, drinks, and service were amazing! Brandon was awesome. We can't wait to go back.

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  8. Nicole

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    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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  9. Darcy

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    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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  10. Laarnie

    San Diego

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2024

    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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Trattoria Da Sofia is rated 4.6 stars by 182 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 34 times today
Google Map for Trattoria Da Sofia

4055 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA 92116-2505

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    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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