Sofi Restaurant

4.7

1660 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

Sofi Restaurant

4.7

$31 to $50

Italian

South Loop

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 4, 2024

9:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Good for special occasions

Born in Milan to a renowned restaurant family, Chef/Owner Maurizio Michi has always had a passion for cooking.
This Northern Italian Restaurant features classics that include, Ossobuco alla Milanese, Braised Short Ribs of Beef, Veal Chop Emiliana, Fish Stew Viareggina, along with Steaks, Lamb Chops and grilled Sea Bass Branzino all of which are executed to perfection under his watchful eye.
Sofi also offers authentic Italian pastas that are prepared in house daily with the freshest ingredients in the market.
Bread, Focaccia and all of our desserts are also prepared daily.
some examples of the desserts include Panna Cotta, Chocolate Souffle, TiramiSu and Ricotta cheese cake.
The wine list is comprised mainly of wine from Italian vineyards with some California exceptions.
Hospitable and Welcoming, Sofi creates the perfect Italian Restaurant experience.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Steak
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 pm
Phone number
(312) 753-5502
Website
http://www.sofichicago.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Maurizio Michi
Private party facilities
The space features 60 seats with a front patio that holds 30. This is Michi's first solo restaurant in Chicago, although he's a vet that was literally born in a kitchen in Italy. He owned a restaurant in New York City for five years before moving to Chicago.

Location
616 South Dearborn, Chicago, IL 60605
Neighborhood
South Loop
Cross street
Harrison and Polk
Parking details
In addition to street parking, there is a parking lot directly across the street. Ample parking options.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Grilled Baby Octopus*$18.00
over Yukon Gold potato mold - Pesto relish
Seared Sea Scallops*$18.00
wrapped in pancetta - leeks - lobster bisque
Mussels Livornese*$18.00
p.e.i in zesty tomato - capers - garlic - croutons
Polpettine$16.00
veal / pork meat balls in zesty tomato sauce - parmesan
Carciofi Tegame$14.00
baked artichokes - Yukon potatoes - fontina fondue
Grilled Scamorza$18.00
smoked mozzarella - smoked imported speck prosciutto
Fritto Mare*$21.00
deep fried calamari & shrimp - lemon wedge - marinara sauce
Eggplant Parmigiana$12.00
mozzarella - basil - tomato - parmesan
Tuscan Sausage$14.00
mild grilled sausage - sautéed broccoli rapa
Prime Beef Carpaccio*$22.00
grana - horseradish relish - arugula
Fava Beans$14.00
shelled fresh fava beans - truffled pecorino cheese - e..v.o.
Red Beets Tartare$12.00
endive leaves - Italian vinaigrette - parsley
Tuna Carpaccio*$16.00
raw peppered tuna - fennel julienne - red radishes wasabi
Prosciutto Melone$18.00
imported Parma prosciutto - cantaloupe melon
Burrata$18.00
soft mozzarella - roasted bell peppers - prosciutto
Caprese$14.00
fior di latte mozzarella - grape tomatoes - kalamata olives - e.v.o. - basil

Cheeses & Cold Cuts

Cheese Platter$26.00
chef's assortment with Dry fruits - berries - honey - croutons
Misto Salumi$28.00
cold cuts assortment - w/ Dry figs - berries - pecorino - croutons

Salads

Tropicale$14.00
avocados - endive - radicchio - Grana padano - basill - hearts of palm
Toscanella$12.00
mix greens - red onions - red radishes - cannellini beans - grape tomatoes
Mista Fresca$10.00
mix greens - onions - grape tomatoes - Italian vinaigrette
Rucola$10.00
arugula - grana padano - vinaigrette

Add Ons

Meat Balls or Sausage$12.00
Shrimp or Chicken Breast$14.00

Bread & Focacce

Bruschetta Classica$9.00
Focaccina Rosmarino$9.00
- With Prosciutto$18.00

Risotti

Riso Mare*$42.00
shellfish and seafood in white wine - garlic - parsley
Riso Monzese$26.00
with saffron - sweet and spicy sausage ragout
Riso Taleggio Asparagi$26.00
taleggio cheese - asparagus - braised leeks

Pasta

Ricotta Spinach Large Ravioli$28.00
melted butter, sage, parmesan
Ravioli Pasticciati$28.00
veal ravioli in a creamy meat bolognese ragout
Spaghetti Vongole*$36.00
baby clams in the shell - white wine - garlic - parsley
Lobster Ravioli$32.00
Maine lobster meat - lobster bisque - chives
Trofie Genovese $28.00
fresh pasta with pesto and diced potatoes
Gnocchi Sugo Di Brasato $29.00
Yukon gold potato dumplings - short ribs ragout
Penne Filanti$26.00
mozzarella tomato sauce and a touch of cream, parmesan
Rigatoni "Sofi"$26.00
double smoked bacon - sage - garlic - creamy pink sauce
Paccheri del Pastore$26.00
sausage - saffron - fava beans -pecorino
Tagliatelle Bolognese$26.00
noodles - classic meat sauce - parmigiano
Pappardelle Cinghiale $29.00
large noodles - wild boar stew - pecorino
Orecchiette Pugliesi$26.00
little ears pasta - sausage - rappini - oil - garlic
Spaghetti Pescatora*$39.00
shellfish - seafood - tomatoes - garlic - parsley-w/ wine

Main Courses

Steaks & Chops

Peppercorn Sauce or Bernaise Sauce $4

Lamb Chops Scottadito*$48.00
15 oz grilled - garlic - rosemary -sautéed rapini
Filet Mignon "Antica"*$58.00
8 oz beef tenderloin - sliced - garlic - rosemary
Arista Fiorentina$42.00
14 oz pork chop - roasted au jus - beans uccelletto
Veal Chop "Alpina"$62.00
16 oz milk fed - roasted on the bone - -porcini mushrooms
Prime NY Strip*$72.00
grilled 18 oz boneless prime new york steak

Specials

Saltimbocca Romana$39.00
pork loin scaloppini - marsala - prosciutto - sage - fries
Ossobuco alla Milanese$52.00
braised veal shank - classic saffron risotto
Short Ribs Stracotto$42.00
braised 12 oz boneless - barolo wine sauce - polenta
Chicken "Emiliana"$39.00
12 oz pounded - breaded breast - fontina - ham cotto- sage - fries
Veal Milanese$42.00
breaded scaloppini - arugula - diced tomatoes - Tuscan fries

Fish

Mediterranean Branzino*$48.00
1.5 lbs whole sea bass - roasted on the bone
Peppered Tuna Steak*$39.00
rare - fennel julienne - tomatoes - wasabi sauce
Cod Livornese $36.00
in zesty tomato sauce onions - yellow corn polenta
Salmone "Provenzale"*$39.00
grill salmon - artichokes - herbs Provence - olives
Zuppa Viareggina$42.00
fish stew in zesty tomato broth - garlic croutons

Sides

Beans Uccelletto$10.00
tomato - garlic
Rapini$12.00
olive oil and garlic
Asparagus Parmigiana$14.00
Grilled Veggies$18.00
balsamic glze
Sautéed Spinach$12.00
oil and garlic
Pasta$12.00
Alfredo - marinara - Oil & garlic
Potato Gratin$12.00
Tuscan Fries$10.00

What 1,660 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Sofi Restaurant is a standout Italian dining experience in Chicago, beloved for its "best Italian food" and "outstanding service." Enjoy authentic dishes like homemade pastas, succulent fish stew, and delightful desserts. The charming ambiance, including outdoor seating, and welcoming staff make it a "true gem" worth visiting again.

1,660 Reviews

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Sunni
Chicago
32 reviews
vip
3.0
32 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Our service was really good. Very attentive. A little too attentive until the restaurant started to fill up. My first time there. Lots of little kids. I was surprised by that. It didn’t bother me, but definitely not a quiet romantic spot on a Friday night if that’s what you want. I had the octopus which was cooked well and had good flavor, but was quite gritty. My two adult daughters had pasta dishes. Neither were impressed. The “baby ears” pasta had zero flavor. The rigatoni Sofi was okay. It had bacon in it and the flavor overpowered anything else. We went there bc we had tickets at Chicago Auditorium and it was a great location for a quick walk to the theatre. Unfortunately not wowed enough to return to Sofi.
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Jennifer
London
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The veal ravioli was specular! Great service - a hidden gem!
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Valerie
Des Moines
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious pistachio martini, baby octopus, lamb shank, lobster ravioli! Generous portions. Highly recommend!
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HomeBaseChicago
Chicago
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We adore this little gem of a restaurant with deliciously fresh and creative options from starters through pasta, salads, mains and dessert. Traditional selections executed beautifully. Nice wine list and engaging service staff. They have a very nice patio for the warmer months and an inviting and cozy dining room - small but not crowded.
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David
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love Sofi. Excellent food, lots of options, and a waitstaff that is very attentive without being intrusive.
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Susan
Milwaukee
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Jasper was such a great server! He was knowledgeable about the food and the wine list. We definitely will add Sofi to our Chicago dining list!
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Robert
Chicago
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of our favorites after a Sunday matinee at the nearby Jazz Showcase. Friendly staff, great food and lovely bird prints.
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Michael
Chicago
222 reviews
2.0
222 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Arrived for our reservation and hostess told us restaurant was full - and we would have to wait 15-20 minutes for our table. That was unacceptable, so we sat at the bar. Bartender (name ??) was great, knowing that we had to be out in 45 minutes (to the Jazz Showcase.) Burrata appetizer was good. The chicken breast in the Chicken Piccata was chewy (overcooked?) but the sauce was tasty. However, $39.00 for Chicken Piccata is way overpriced. We've eaten here several times before and this was not our best experience.
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Morgan
Cincinnati
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We came here while on our honeymoon, and it did not disappoint! with a ton of Italian options in the city, we relied heavily on reviews, and Sofi was highly rated. We had Espresso Martinis, which were very creamy, and probably the best I’ve ever had. We Got the eggplant parmigiana to start, which was delicious. We had an amazing risotto, and two delicious homemade pasta dishes. Our server, Savon, Was amazing. He was attentive, and extremely friendly. Probably the best service I’ve ever received. We will be back next time we are in Chicago!
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Jan
Chicago
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love this restaurant . The food is delicious and the service is excellent. We had a lovely lingering dinner with no one rushing us out.
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FAQs

Sofi Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 753-5502.

Sofi Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 1660 OpenTable diners.

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

Sofi Restaurant

4.7

$31 to $50

Italian

South Loop

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 4, 2024

9:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

Order delivery or takeout

616 South Dearborn, Chicago, IL 60605

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Harrison and Polk
Neighborhood
South Loop
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Steak
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
In addition to street parking, there is a parking lot directly across the street. Ample parking options.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Maurizio Michi
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.sofichicago.com/
Phone number
(312) 753-5502
Private party facilities
The space features 60 seats with a front patio that holds 30. This is Michi's first solo restaurant in Chicago, although he's a vet that was literally born in a kitchen in Italy. He owned a restaurant in New York City for five years before moving to Chicago.

Sofi Restaurant

Sofi Restaurant

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Lobster Ravioli

Spaghetti Vongole

Spaghetti Pescatora

Starters

Grilled Baby Octopus*$18.00

Seared Sea Scallops*$18.00

Mussels Livornese*$18.00

Polpettine$16.00

Carciofi Tegame$14.00

Grilled Scamorza$18.00

Fritto Mare*$21.00

Eggplant Parmigiana$12.00

Tuscan Sausage$14.00

Prime Beef Carpaccio*$22.00

Fava Beans$14.00

Red Beets Tartare$12.00

Tuna Carpaccio*$16.00

Prosciutto Melone$18.00

Burrata$18.00

Caprese$14.00

Cheeses & Cold Cuts

Cheese Platter$26.00

Misto Salumi$28.00

Salads

Tropicale$14.00

Toscanella$12.00

Mista Fresca$10.00

Rucola$10.00

Add Ons

Meat Balls or Sausage$12.00

Shrimp or Chicken Breast$14.00

Bread & Focacce

Bruschetta Classica$9.00

Focaccina Rosmarino$9.00

Risotti

Riso Mare*$42.00

Riso Monzese$26.00

Riso Taleggio Asparagi$26.00

Pasta

Ricotta Spinach Large Ravioli$28.00

Ravioli Pasticciati$28.00

Spaghetti Vongole*$36.00

Lobster Ravioli$32.00

Trofie Genovese $28.00

Gnocchi Sugo Di Brasato $29.00

Penne Filanti$26.00

Rigatoni "Sofi"$26.00

Paccheri del Pastore$26.00

Tagliatelle Bolognese$26.00

Pappardelle Cinghiale $29.00

Orecchiette Pugliesi$26.00

Spaghetti Pescatora*$39.00

Main Courses

Steaks & Chops

Lamb Chops Scottadito*$48.00

Filet Mignon "Antica"*$58.00

Arista Fiorentina$42.00

Veal Chop "Alpina"$62.00

Prime NY Strip*$72.00

Specials

Saltimbocca Romana$39.00

Ossobuco alla Milanese$52.00

Short Ribs Stracotto$42.00

Chicken "Emiliana"$39.00

Veal Milanese$42.00

Fish

Mediterranean Branzino*$48.00

Peppered Tuna Steak*$39.00

Cod Livornese $36.00

Salmone "Provenzale"*$39.00

Zuppa Viareggina$42.00

Sides

Beans Uccelletto$10.00

Rapini$12.00