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Sofi Restaurant, Chicago, IL

Sofi Restaurant

4.7
4.7
1689 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
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.

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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

Menu

Sofi Restaurant's menu was last updated 2024-12-20.

Corkage Fee $40 per Regular Size Bottle

Starters

  • 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

                                                                                                                                    Last updated: 16 January 2024

                                                                                                                                    What 1,689 people are saying

                                                                                                                                    Sofi Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

                                                                                                                                    Overall ratings and reviews

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

                                                                                                                                    4.7
                                                                                                                                    4.7 based on recent ratings
                                                                                                                                    • 4.6Food
                                                                                                                                    • 4.8Service
                                                                                                                                    • 4.7Ambience
                                                                                                                                    • 4.4Value

                                                                                                                                    Noise • Moderate

                                                                                                                                    Review summary

                                                                                                                                    AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                                                                    Sofi Restaurant in Chicago offers a "cozy and authentic Italian" dining experience with "delicious food" and "impeccable service." The menu features standout dishes like truffle tagliatelle and Osso Bucco, complemented by a "great wine selection." Sofi is praised for its "friendly and knowledgeable staff" and charming ambiance.

                                                                                                                                    1,689 Reviews

                                                                                                                                    1. 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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                                                                                                                                    2. 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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                                                                                                                                    3. 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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                                                                                                                                    4. 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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                                                                                                                                    5. 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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                                                                                                                                    6. 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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                                                                                                                                    7. margo VIP

                                                                                                                                      Milwaukee1 review

                                                                                                                                      1.0

                                                                                                                                      Dined on 15 February 2025

                                                                                                                                      1. Overall 1
                                                                                                                                      2. Food 1
                                                                                                                                      3. Service 1
                                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 1
                                                                                                                                      had to wait 30 minutes, all the food was cold and bad
                                                                                                                                      Sofi RestaurantResponded on 17 February 2025
                                                                                                                                      Hello Margo! You also wrote a review on Yelp making false statements which you have since deleted. You and your date finished all the dishes and your date even thanked the waiter leaving a 20% tip so I'm really not sure what the problem is. In your Yelp review you said the "lettuce" under the burrata was brown, I would like to inform you that the burrata is served with a mixed salad and not lettuce and mixed salad has different colors including a dark purple, this does not mean the salad is old. We wish you all the best!

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                                                                                                                                    8. ClaudiaP VIP

                                                                                                                                      Chicago3 reviews

                                                                                                                                      1.0

                                                                                                                                      Dined on 15 February 2025

                                                                                                                                      1. Overall 1
                                                                                                                                      2. Food 1
                                                                                                                                      3. Service 1
                                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 2
                                                                                                                                      Absolutely terrible service, waiter was very dry. Waiter didn’t check back or offer refills on our drinks. The food was not good, I do not recommend this restaurant.
                                                                                                                                      Sofi RestaurantResponded on 23 February 2025
                                                                                                                                      Hello Claude! We value our customers and providing the best service is extremely important to us. We're truly sorry you did not enjoy your experience with us. Valentine's Day is an extremely busy day for us however, it is not an excuse. Please, give us a call and ask for the manager so we can learn more about your experience and have an opportunity to make it right. Thank you!

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                                                                                                                                    9. Michael VIP

                                                                                                                                      Chicago5 reviews

                                                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                                                      Dined on 15 February 2025

                                                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                      Their servers are always very nice. I tried the risotto for the first time, and it was great.

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                                                                                                                                    10. Joy VIP

                                                                                                                                      Chicago30 reviews

                                                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                                                      Dined on 11 February 2025

                                                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                      Sofi is our choice for Italian in Chicago. From appetizers to dessert, Sofi never disappoints.

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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 1689 OpenTable diners.

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

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                                                                                                                                    2 people
                                                                                                                                    19:00
                                                                                                                                    Booked 9 times today

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                                                                                                                                    Google Map for Sofi Restaurant

                                                                                                                                    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.
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