Sofia Restaurant Bar - Old Toronto

Both my partner and I have experience in the restaurant industry, so we tried to remain patient and understanding. However, after more than an hour of waiting,... read more Both my partner and I have experience in the restaurant industry, so we tried to remain patient and understanding. However, after more than an hour of waiting, we couldn’t tolerate sitting there any longer. I called over a manager and calmly explained what had happened during our visit. She promptly brought out our food with a sincere apology, took care of our bill due to the poor service, and was truly the saving grace of our experience. The food we did receive was just above average. In our opinion, it certainly wasn’t worth the long wait or the price we paid. While you are paying for the Yorkville location, I’ve had much better Italian food elsewhere. As Italians ourselves, we had high hopes given the recommendations, reviews, and price point, but it felt very overhyped. The restaurant itself is quite beautiful, but be warned that the music is excessively loud, making it difficult to hear the person sitting across from you. The choice of music also didn’t seem to fit the ambiance, as it leaned toward techno/club music in an otherwise elegant setting, which felt out of place. Overall, we're left wondering if our negative experience with our particular server skewed our perception of the restaurant or if it truly does not live up to the hype. That being said, we’re not opposed to giving it another try in the future. Hopefully, I can write a more positive review next time.

One of my favorite restaurants in Yorkville! The food is outstanding, and the service is excellent. We celebrated our team’s Christmas dinner here, and everyone... read more One of my favorite restaurants in Yorkville! The food is outstanding, and the service is excellent. We celebrated our team’s Christmas dinner here, and everyone loved it.

Hi guys. I had a great time at Sofia last night. The spaghetti, veal and zeppole was amazing. It was great meeting Kaitlin. She did a great job as a hostess. Ve... read more Hi guys. I had a great time at Sofia last night. The spaghetti, veal and zeppole was amazing. It was great meeting Kaitlin. She did a great job as a hostess. Very friendly. Jasmine did a perfect job as waitress. Attended to my every need at the table. Great seeing Amy hold down the fort. She leads with a smile and always does a great job. Will definitely be returning soon for dinner. Anthony.

Been there twice now, and this restaurant commands a level of elegance that is very unique. You don't feel out of place coming here off the street but the menu... read more Been there twice now, and this restaurant commands a level of elegance that is very unique. You don't feel out of place coming here off the street but the menu is definitely on the higher end price-wise. The staff is very cordial and professional. Though I have not paid for my meal both times that I've been here I can say that the presentation of the plates is very well done, this would be a great place for a pre-wedding party z

A very good Italian restaurant… even though the food lacked a bit of creativity (it wasn’t extremely refreshing regarding a unique experience), the flavors were... read more A very good Italian restaurant… even though the food lacked a bit of creativity (it wasn’t extremely refreshing regarding a unique experience), the flavors were good! The grilled mushrooms and desserts were amazing though… overall a very solid performance from the staff!