Sofi Restaurant

4.7

1690 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

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

Popular dishes

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

Cheeses & Cold Cuts

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

Salads

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

Add Ons

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

Bread & Focacce

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

Risotti

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

Pasta

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

Main Courses

Steaks & Chops

Peppercorn Sauce or Bernaise Sauce $4

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

Specials

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

Fish

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

Sides

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

What 1,690 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

4.6Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

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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.

1,690 Reviews

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Ferita VIP
Chicago3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
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 7 days ago
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
Chicago9 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 2, 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 February 23, 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 February 17, 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 February 16, 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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margo VIP
Milwaukee1 review
1.0
Dined on February 15, 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 February 17, 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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ClaudiaP VIP
Chicago3 reviews
1.0
Dined on February 15, 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 February 23, 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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Michael VIP
Chicago5 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 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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Joy VIP
Chicago30 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 11, 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 1690 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Order delivery or takeout

616 South Dearborn, Chicago, IL 60605

Dining areas

Additional information

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

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

Sofi Restaurant

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Lobster Ravioli

Spaghetti Vongole

Spaghetti Pescatora

Starters

Grilled Baby Octopus*$18.00

Seared Sea Scallops*$18.00

Mussels Livornese*$18.00

Polpettine$16.00

Carciofi Tegame$14.00

Grilled Scamorza$18.00

Fritto Mare*$21.00

Eggplant Parmigiana$12.00

Tuscan Sausage$14.00

Prime Beef Carpaccio*$22.00

Fava Beans$14.00

Red Beets Tartare$12.00

Tuna Carpaccio*$16.00

Prosciutto Melone$18.00

Burrata$18.00

Caprese$14.00

Cheeses & Cold Cuts

Cheese Platter$26.00

Misto Salumi$28.00

Salads

Tropicale$14.00

Toscanella$12.00

Mista Fresca$10.00

Rucola$10.00

Add Ons

Meat Balls or Sausage$12.00

Shrimp or Chicken Breast$14.00

Bread & Focacce

Bruschetta Classica$9.00

Focaccina Rosmarino$9.00

Risotti

Riso Mare*$42.00

Riso Monzese$26.00

Riso Taleggio Asparagi$26.00

Pasta

Ricotta Spinach Large Ravioli$28.00

Ravioli Pasticciati$28.00

Spaghetti Vongole*$36.00

Lobster Ravioli$32.00

Trofie Genovese $28.00

Gnocchi Sugo Di Brasato $29.00

Penne Filanti$26.00

Rigatoni "Sofi"$26.00

Paccheri del Pastore$26.00

Tagliatelle Bolognese$26.00

Pappardelle Cinghiale $29.00

Orecchiette Pugliesi$26.00

Spaghetti Pescatora*$39.00

Main Courses

Steaks & Chops

Lamb Chops Scottadito*$48.00

Filet Mignon "Antica"*$58.00

Arista Fiorentina$42.00

Veal Chop "Alpina"$62.00

Prime NY Strip*$72.00

Specials

Saltimbocca Romana$39.00

Ossobuco alla Milanese$52.00

Short Ribs Stracotto$42.00

Chicken "Emiliana"$39.00

Veal Milanese$42.00

Fish

Mediterranean Branzino*$48.00

Peppered Tuna Steak*$39.00

Cod Livornese $36.00

Salmone "Provenzale"*$39.00

Zuppa Viareggina$42.00

Sides

Beans Uccelletto$10.00

Rapini$12.00

Asparagus Parmigiana$14.00