I came here for Valentine’s Day. Via Sophia had a special menu for Valentine’s worth $69 per person plus tax, tips, and drinks. Food was really well thought out and very tasty, and the drinks were amazing. Service was very poor. The portions were very small. All attendees left hungry and not filled with the portions of the plates, even though it was four courses. When we mentioned this to the host who came by our table at the end, they made an out of touch and inappropriate joke and didn’t really acknowledge the fact that we were giving feedback about the experience. During one of the courses, a plate was confused between our table and another table, and the waitress changed the plates that were already served on both tables. I didn’t appreciate or liked that as I don’t know what happened to that plate while it was on the other table. Moreover, some of the cutlery was badly washed and had to return it for it to be exchanged. Shortly after, we received the desserts and immediately were given the check, which I thought was rude as we haven’t even started to eat and the restaurant wasn’t closing at any time soon. I just wanted to leave at that point. I give a 8/10 to the food, but a 2/10 to the service.
Lola Ajayi (Lola)
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February 17, 2024
Had a lovely Valentine’s Day dinner at Via Sophia. On this night, they only were doing their prix fixe menu (I believe). It was four courses for $69, which I thought was pretty good. The ambiance was beautiful yet simple. The staff were nice and the service was good. Wasn’t big fan of the ahi tuna (this was my first time ever having ahi tuna). It just wasn’t for me. The truffle risotto and shortrib tortellini was SOOOOO GOOD! Literally a 10/10. We wished the portions were bigger because it was that delicious. I’d definitely come back for those. The NY strip and halibut were good but didn’t wow us. For dessert, we tried the budino and tiramisu. The budino was good but the tiramisu was absolutely delicious. We also really enjoyed their drinks.
Rebecca Tarr
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January 14, 2024
Jan 9, 2024
Our first dining experience at Via Sophia was amazing. The hosts promptly sat us at our designated table and took care of our Coats making us feel like we were VIPs. The restaurant's stylish decor and ambient lighting contributed greatly to an enjoyable dining experience.
The Marguerita pizza was so savory with a perfectly crispy crust, topped with rich tomato sauce, gooey melted mozzarella, and basil creating a mouthwatering blend of flavors.
The Red Wine Rigatoni and the Tagliatelle tasted freshly made. Each bite delivered a perfect balance of meat and saucy savory goodness.
The Cinnamon Nutmeg Old Fashion delivered that timeless flavor with a nice twist. The flavors were sophisticated and delicious. The restaurant's Sommelier Thomas helped us choose a bottle of Lunaria Ancestrale Brut Pinot Grigio which complemented dinner so perfectly. He kept our glasses full during dinner, Yum!
The Tartufo and Zeppole desserts added a decadent and final touch to the meal. We were so impressed and would rate this restaurant 10 stars if we could. We can't wait to go back!
Robin M
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May 30, 2024
So I am at a conference staying at the Hamilton Hotel. I’m an event planner and travel all over the place. Based on the reviews, I was expecting something great. First of all, there is no interaction with the bartenders. When you come to a city and you are traveling alone, and have to eat dinner alone part of the experience is interaction with the bartenders to sort of keep you company or at least make the experience pleasant ….especially in a place with such a reputation. The bartenders barely said a word other than asking me what I would like to drink And offered no interaction at all. I ordered my wine and then the Bolognese to go. Asked if I could take my wine to go and was told I could not take my glass up to my room and they put my $17 Glass of wine in a solo cup. I have never been in a hotel that you could not take a glass up to your room. But worse than that, the pasta is horrible. $27 For a tiny portion, and I have never had Bolognese with huge chunks of tomatoes and Barely any flavor…. And not even any bread on the side. 100% would not go back again. They really don’t care if you are there or not. Way over rated. Should have saved my $85 for subpar pasta and two glasses of wine and spent $15 at district taco with friendly people and had a decent meal.
Had a fun time here, went with some work, colleagues and ordered appetizers and dinner. A variety of pizzas and entrées. Start off with the grilled octopus and a glass of Chardonnay. The Chardonnay was excellent. The grilled octopus was overcooked and chewy and drenched in mushy olives, the absolutely overpowered the flavor of the octopus. Honestly, one of the worst pieces of octopus I’ve had. we ordered pizzas. I had the margarita pizza which was honestly excellent. I would get it again again. The Chardonnay also. Other members of our party had the duck and one of the spicier pizzas which was honestly so spicy we couldn’t even eat it. We had a little bit of trouble getting our water refilled, and no one ever asked me if I wanted a second glass of wine. I’ll forgive them though because the pizza was that good. They also got our party of eight seated fairly quickly without a reservation, which honestly was a miracle. The atmosphere in here was excellent and it would be a very cute date spot. I just recommend focusing on the pizza and drinks.
I came here for Valentine’s Day. Via Sophia had a special menu for Valentine’s worth $69 per person plus tax, tips, and drinks. Food was really well thought out and very tasty, and the drinks were amazing. Service was very poor. The portions were very small. All attendees left hungry and not filled with the portions of the plates, even though it was four courses. When we mentioned this to the host who came by our table at the end, they made an out of touch and inappropriate joke and didn’t really acknowledge the fact that we were giving feedback about the experience. During one of the courses, a plate was confused between our table and another table, and the waitress changed the plates that were already served on both tables. I didn’t appreciate or liked that as I don’t know what happened to that plate while it was on the other table. Moreover, some of the cutlery was badly washed and had to return it for it to be exchanged. Shortly after, we received the desserts and immediately were given the check, which I thought was rude as we haven’t even started to eat and the restaurant wasn’t closing at any time soon. I just wanted to leave at that point. I give a 8/10 to the food, but a 2/10 to the service.
Had a lovely Valentine’s Day dinner at Via Sophia. On this night, they only were doing their prix fixe menu (I believe). It was four courses for $69, which I thought was pretty good. The ambiance was beautiful yet simple. The staff were nice and the service was good. Wasn’t big fan of the ahi tuna (this was my first time ever having ahi tuna). It just wasn’t for me. The truffle risotto and shortrib tortellini was SOOOOO GOOD! Literally a 10/10. We wished the portions were bigger because it was that delicious. I’d definitely come back for those. The NY strip and halibut were good but didn’t wow us. For dessert, we tried the budino and tiramisu. The budino was good but the tiramisu was absolutely delicious. We also really enjoyed their drinks.
Jan 9, 2024 Our first dining experience at Via Sophia was amazing. The hosts promptly sat us at our designated table and took care of our Coats making us feel like we were VIPs. The restaurant's stylish decor and ambient lighting contributed greatly to an enjoyable dining experience. The Marguerita pizza was so savory with a perfectly crispy crust, topped with rich tomato sauce, gooey melted mozzarella, and basil creating a mouthwatering blend of flavors. The Red Wine Rigatoni and the Tagliatelle tasted freshly made. Each bite delivered a perfect balance of meat and saucy savory goodness. The Cinnamon Nutmeg Old Fashion delivered that timeless flavor with a nice twist. The flavors were sophisticated and delicious. The restaurant's Sommelier Thomas helped us choose a bottle of Lunaria Ancestrale Brut Pinot Grigio which complemented dinner so perfectly. He kept our glasses full during dinner, Yum! The Tartufo and Zeppole desserts added a decadent and final touch to the meal. We were so impressed and would rate this restaurant 10 stars if we could. We can't wait to go back!
So I am at a conference staying at the Hamilton Hotel. I’m an event planner and travel all over the place. Based on the reviews, I was expecting something great. First of all, there is no interaction with the bartenders. When you come to a city and you are traveling alone, and have to eat dinner alone part of the experience is interaction with the bartenders to sort of keep you company or at least make the experience pleasant ….especially in a place with such a reputation. The bartenders barely said a word other than asking me what I would like to drink And offered no interaction at all. I ordered my wine and then the Bolognese to go. Asked if I could take my wine to go and was told I could not take my glass up to my room and they put my $17 Glass of wine in a solo cup. I have never been in a hotel that you could not take a glass up to your room. But worse than that, the pasta is horrible. $27 For a tiny portion, and I have never had Bolognese with huge chunks of tomatoes and Barely any flavor…. And not even any bread on the side. 100% would not go back again. They really don’t care if you are there or not. Way over rated. Should have saved my $85 for subpar pasta and two glasses of wine and spent $15 at district taco with friendly people and had a decent meal.