Sofi Restaurant

4.7

1693 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

28 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

Neighbourhood 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.

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
Area
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
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Popular dishes

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

Cheeses & Cold Cuts

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

Salads

TropicaleUS$14.00
avocados - endive - radicchio - Grana padano - basill - hearts of palm
ToscanellaUS$12.00
mix greens - red onions - red radishes - cannellini beans - grape tomatoes
Mista FrescaUS$10.00
mix greens - onions - grape tomatoes - Italian vinaigrette
RucolaUS$10.00
arugula - grana padano - vinaigrette

Add Ons

Meat Balls or SausageUS$12.00
Shrimp or Chicken BreastUS$14.00

Bread & Focacce

Bruschetta ClassicaUS$9.00
Focaccina RosmarinoUS$9.00
- With ProsciuttoUS$18.00

Risotti

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

Pasta

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

Main Courses

Steaks & Chops

Peppercorn Sauce or Bernaise Sauce $4

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

Specials

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

Fish

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

Sides

Beans UccellettoUS$10.00
tomato - garlic
RapiniUS$12.00
olive oil and garlic
Asparagus ParmigianaUS$14.00
Grilled VeggiesUS$18.00
balsamic glze
Sautéed SpinachUS$12.00
oil and garlic
PastaUS$12.00
Alfredo - marinara - Oil & garlic
Potato GratinUS$12.00
Tuscan FriesUS$10.00

What 1,693 people are saying

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

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Sofi Restaurant offers an exceptional dining experience in Chicago with "great food, nice wine selection and an excellent server." Known for its authentic Northern Italian cuisine and "outstanding service," Sofi consistently delights patrons with its "deliciously fresh and creative options." The cozy ambiance and attentive staff make it a "hidden gem" worth visiting.

1,693 Reviews

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Isaac
Chicago1 review
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Very good place to go when in Chicago. Highly recommended.
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OpenTable Diner
Ottawa5 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place. Very friendly and professional. Great food. Gluten free friendly.
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OpenTable Diner
Mexico City2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing Place the waiter was amazing with recommendations, a very good services and always willing to help us, good location very centric if you are visiting. The food was amazing with a very good plate sizes.
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Joy VIP
Chicago31 reviews
5.0
Dined on 18 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
If you are a fan of northern Italian cuisine, check out Sofi. The food quality, service, staff, and location make this one of the best in Chicago.
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Ferita VIP
Chicago3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 8 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Thyme on filet was overwhelming otherwise great. Service was top-notch.
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Edward
Pittsburgh20 reviews
5.0
Dined on 4 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent dinner with my wife. Service was impeccable and the food and wine were excellent. Not a huge menu or wine list, but all classics (northern Italian) and well done. A bit pricey but definitely recommended.
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Anne VIP
Chicago10 reviews
3.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It's a very nice cozy restaurant with excellent service and a great menu. I think it's quite pricey - $39 for a simple chicken dish seems excessive and same for $30 pasta. Given those prices, it wouldn't be my regular stop but if I am at the theater downtown I would eat there.
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John
Chicago10 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
In Chicago for convention. Looking for Italian place we haven’t been to before. What a GEM. Great atmosphere, service and good food. Noise level was good as most place in city are very loud. One small hitch with my meal was side of rissotto was over done and bland. Will definitely be back!
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Bill
San Francisco7 reviews
4.0
Dined on 17 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Surprising find. Great for post-symphony dinner on a Sunday night. Excellent menu and service. Very sensible wine list.
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Gabriel
Chicago4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Service and food were fantastic. Would definitely go back.
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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 1693 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

28 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 7 times today

616 South Dearborn, Chicago, IL 60605

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Harrison and Polk
Area
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
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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

Make a booking

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Lobster Ravioli

Spaghetti Vongole

Spaghetti Pescatora

Starters

Grilled Baby Octopus*US$18.00

Seared Sea Scallops*US$18.00

Mussels Livornese*US$18.00

PolpettineUS$16.00

Carciofi TegameUS$14.00

Grilled ScamorzaUS$18.00

Fritto Mare*US$21.00

Eggplant ParmigianaUS$12.00

Tuscan SausageUS$14.00

Prime Beef Carpaccio*US$22.00

Fava BeansUS$14.00

Red Beets TartareUS$12.00

Tuna Carpaccio*US$16.00

Prosciutto MeloneUS$18.00

BurrataUS$18.00

CapreseUS$14.00

Cheeses & Cold Cuts

Cheese PlatterUS$26.00

Misto SalumiUS$28.00

Salads

TropicaleUS$14.00

ToscanellaUS$12.00

Mista FrescaUS$10.00

RucolaUS$10.00

Add Ons

Meat Balls or SausageUS$12.00

Shrimp or Chicken BreastUS$14.00

Bread & Focacce

Bruschetta ClassicaUS$9.00

Focaccina RosmarinoUS$9.00

Risotti

Riso Mare*US$42.00

Riso MonzeseUS$26.00

Riso Taleggio AsparagiUS$26.00

Pasta

Ricotta Spinach Large RavioliUS$28.00

Ravioli PasticciatiUS$28.00

Spaghetti Vongole*US$36.00

Lobster RavioliUS$32.00

Trofie Genovese US$28.00

Gnocchi Sugo Di Brasato US$29.00

Penne FilantiUS$26.00

Rigatoni "Sofi"US$26.00

Paccheri del PastoreUS$26.00

Tagliatelle BologneseUS$26.00

Pappardelle Cinghiale US$29.00

Orecchiette PugliesiUS$26.00

Spaghetti Pescatora*US$39.00

Main Courses

Steaks & Chops

Lamb Chops Scottadito*US$48.00

Filet Mignon "Antica"*US$58.00

Arista FiorentinaUS$42.00

Veal Chop "Alpina"US$62.00

Prime NY Strip*US$72.00

Specials

Saltimbocca RomanaUS$39.00

Ossobuco alla MilaneseUS$52.00

Short Ribs StracottoUS$42.00

Chicken "Emiliana"US$39.00

Veal MilaneseUS$42.00

Fish

Mediterranean Branzino*US$48.00

Peppered Tuna Steak*US$39.00

Cod Livornese US$36.00

Salmone "Provenzale"*US$39.00

Zuppa ViaregginaUS$42.00

Sides

Beans UccellettoUS$10.00

RapiniUS$12.00

Asparagus ParmigianaUS$14.00