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Sofia New Orleans, New Orleans, LA

Sofia New Orleans

4.6 (2028)
$31 to $50
Italian
516 Julia St, New Orleans, LA 70130

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 24 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
  • Hot spot
Sofia is an Italian-inspired kitchen that has an elevated take on traditional cuisine in a fun and funky setting in the warehouse district. Acclaimed chef Talia Diele's menu of inventive small plates, traditionally prepared meats and fish, handmade pasta, and wood fired pizza has drawn rave reviews locally and nationally. Our Italian inspired cocktails, craft beers and Italian wine list have been carefully curated and will appeal to the most discerning palates.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Pizzeria
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (504) 322-3216
  • Website
    http://www.sofianola.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Talia Diele
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Location
    516 Julia St, New Orleans, LA 70130
  • Neighborhood
    Warehouse District
  • Cross street
    Magazine and Julia
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Experiences

  • Sofia Brunch

    Multiple dates available
    Brunch at Sofia NOLA Saturdays & Sundays, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Experience a refined Italian brunch at Sofia, where Executive Chef Talia Diele presents an elevated menu of small plates, handmade pastas, and wood-fired pizzas. Start with flavorful antipasti like Marinated Olives or Ricotta with honey, then enjoy dishes like Eggs in Purgatory, Shrimp & Polenta, or the Breakfast Pizza. Pair your meal with an Italian wine or cocktail for a perfect weekend brunch in a cozy neighborhood setting.
    Sofia Brunch Photo

Menu

Sofia New Orleans's menu was last updated on 5/17/2022.

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What 2,028 people are saying

Sofia New Orleans 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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Italian

  • New Orleans

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sofia in New Orleans offers a vibrant dining experience with a modern Italian menu featuring standout dishes like "cacio e pepe" and "whipped ricotta." Guests praise the "fantastic pizza" and "exceptional service," often mentioning friendly staff and a welcoming atmosphere. Outdoor seating adds to the appeal, making it a must-visit.
2,028 Reviews

  1. Alexandra

    New York City5 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    They accommodated our large group, but as the person who was being celebrated the appetizer I ordered for the table took a long time to come that the waitress said it was going to be taken off the bill and 10 mins later it came out. Then when our mains came out, my meal never came finally got a hold off our waitress to tell her and she acted shocked. My pasta finally came out when everyone else was finished eating. The bill came and to my surprise the appetizer was still on there even though the waitress said she was taking it off. I brought it to her attention and she took care of it along with my meal since I waited so long and couldn’t finish it as it was so late. She was great and very helpful, but the restaurant needs to work on making sure everyone gets their meals at a large table and hire more staff. My waitress had like 3 large groups and that seemed hard to manage.

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  2. Mary VIP

    Kansas City1 review

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was very disappointing. Waited 2 hours for our pasta. Tables that arrived after us, were done eating before we were served.

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  3. Clare VIP

    Chicago35 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dinner tonight everything was fantastic we definitely will go back. And the category of better if. It would be great to have a few spoons come with the courses to be able to share easily

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  4. Caroline VIP

    New Orleans1 review

    1.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    The restaurant was closed when I arrived, but I was not notified of the closure at all prior to my reservation, which was confirmed the day before.

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  5. Jacqueline

    Philadelphia4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food! My teens and I enjoyed, especially since they're not a fan of traditional New Orleans food.

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  6. Joamir

    New Orleans3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious, and the outside seating is gorgeous and comfy. However, they should make the customers aware of the 4% added fee for the kitchen when they go through the menu with you as a first-time patron. The appetizer came out after the entrees.

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  7. Eric

    Tampa1 review

    1.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Food was ok. Service was ABSOLUTE thrash. Server was HORRIBLE. They brought out an incomplete meal and the same server didn’t realize it since we were pretty much being ignored. Atmosphere was good until they let a bunch of drunk females in who were being loud as if no one else was in the place. Management did nothing. Horrible experience. There are better options out there than this place.

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  8. Jayme

    Orlando2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and drinks, but service was very slow. It seemed like the wait staff were covering too many tables

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  9. lisa

    Milwaukee4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 30, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I took a friend here for a birthday dinner. I chose it because she is a vegetarian and there were many options. The food was delicious, but I feel everything was a bit too slick with olive oil. I enjoyed the shrimp with the Calabrian chiles and the soft shelled crab risotto. She enjoyed a house salad and the pesto pasta. No fresh ground pepper was offered with the salad and the espresso was served in a giant coffee mug which we both found odd. The zeppole for dessert were magnificent. Overall beautiful interior, friendly service and delicious food.

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  10. Martin VIP

    New Orleans18 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 28, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Had to wait 45 minutes for a $38 chicken cutlet. Service good but overpriced entrees.

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FAQs

Sofia New Orleans offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (504) 322-3216.

Sofia New Orleans is rated 4.6 stars by 2028 OpenTable diners.

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

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  3. New Orleans / Louisiana
  4. New Orleans
  5. Warehouse District

Make a reservation

Booked 24 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Sofia New Orleans

516 Julia St, New Orleans, LA 70130

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Magazine and Julia
  • Neighborhood
    Warehouse District
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Pizzeria
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Talia Diele
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
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