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Sofi Restaurant, Chicago, IL

Sofi Restaurant

4.7
4.7
1684 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
  • Neighborhood 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.

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

Menu

Corkage Fee $40 per Regular Size Bottle

Starters

  • 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

                                                                                                                                    Last updated: January 16, 2024

                                                                                                                                    What 1,684 people are saying

                                                                                                                                    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
                                                                                                                                    • 4.7Food
                                                                                                                                    • 4.8Service
                                                                                                                                    • 4.7Ambience
                                                                                                                                    • 4.4Value

                                                                                                                                    Noise • Moderate

                                                                                                                                    Review summary

                                                                                                                                    AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                                                                    Sofi Restaurant, a beloved Italian gem in Chicago, boasts "excellent food and wonderful service." Guests love the "authentic Italian cuisine" and "outstanding service," making it a "favorite" for both locals and visitors. With a cozy atmosphere and inviting patio, it's perfect for any occasion, offering "deliciously fresh" dishes and a "great wine selection."

                                                                                                                                    1,684 Reviews

                                                                                                                                    1. Gabriel

                                                                                                                                      Chicago

                                                                                                                                      4 reviews

                                                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                                                      4 reviews

                                                                                                                                      Dined 1 day ago

                                                                                                                                      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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                                                                                                                                    2. margo

                                                                                                                                      VIP

                                                                                                                                      Milwaukee

                                                                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                                                                      1.0

                                                                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                                                                      Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                                                                      1. Overall 1
                                                                                                                                      2. Food 1
                                                                                                                                      3. Service 1
                                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 1
                                                                                                                                      had to wait 30 minutes, all the food was cold and bad

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                                                                                                                                    3. ClaudiaP

                                                                                                                                      VIP

                                                                                                                                      Chicago

                                                                                                                                      3 reviews

                                                                                                                                      1.0

                                                                                                                                      3 reviews

                                                                                                                                      Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                                                                      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.

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                                                                                                                                    4. Michael

                                                                                                                                      VIP

                                                                                                                                      Chicago

                                                                                                                                      5 reviews

                                                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                                                      5 reviews

                                                                                                                                      Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                                                                      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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                                                                                                                                    5. Joy

                                                                                                                                      VIP

                                                                                                                                      Chicago

                                                                                                                                      30 reviews

                                                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                                                      30 reviews

                                                                                                                                      Dined 6 days ago

                                                                                                                                      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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                                                                                                                                    6. Jeff

                                                                                                                                      New York City

                                                                                                                                      4 reviews

                                                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                                                      4 reviews

                                                                                                                                      Dined on February 9, 2025

                                                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                      Love, love this place. We went for restaurant week and were blown away!

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                                                                                                                                    7. Marcia

                                                                                                                                      VIP

                                                                                                                                      Chicago

                                                                                                                                      13 reviews

                                                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                                                      13 reviews

                                                                                                                                      Dined on January 25, 2025

                                                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                      Excellent food and wonderful service to accompany the cuisine to make for a lovely evening…

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                                                                                                                                    8. MichaeL

                                                                                                                                      VIP

                                                                                                                                      Washington DC

                                                                                                                                      12 reviews

                                                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                                                      12 reviews

                                                                                                                                      Dined on January 11, 2025

                                                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                      Best Italian restaurant in the city. Outstanding service. Exceptional value. Nothing like it!

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                                                                                                                                    9. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                                                                      VIP

                                                                                                                                      Chicago

                                                                                                                                      6 reviews

                                                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                                                      6 reviews

                                                                                                                                      Dined on January 9, 2025

                                                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                      One of my favorite restaurants in the south loop! I order the exact same thing everytime, it is soooo good! The Sofi pasta is outstanding

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                                                                                                                                    10. Charma

                                                                                                                                      Chicago

                                                                                                                                      3 reviews

                                                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                                                      3 reviews

                                                                                                                                      Dined on January 8, 2025

                                                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                      Our dining experience at Sofi Restaurant was above average. Our food and the service was excellent! Can’t wait to return soon!

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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 1684 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 6 times today

                                                                                                                                    Order delivery or takeout

                                                                                                                                    Google Map for Sofi Restaurant

                                                                                                                                    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.
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