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Trattoria Da Sofia, San Diego, CA

Trattoria Da Sofia

4.6 (552)
$30 and under
Italian
4055 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA 92116-2505

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Trattoria Da Sofia

4.6
$30 and under
Italian
Kensington

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2 people
19:00
Booked 17 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Trattoria da Sofia is a brand new Italian restaurant located in the charming Kensington neighborhood of San Diego. Trattoria da Sofia features delicious, comforting Italian dishes paired with warm Italian hospitality. By day, the Trattoria is your new favorite coffee shop and cafe.

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    roundtrip__

    my favorite pasta in san diego and yes it is that good 🥲 #foodie #sandiegofoodie #sandiegobestpasta #sandiegohiddengems #sandiegofood

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    roundtrip__

    can you believe this isnt in italy?if you’re looking for authentic italian food in san diego, add trattoria da sofia to your list 🍝✨ homemade pasta and the perfect spot for date night or dinner with the girls if you’re wanting a taste of italy without leaving san diego! save this spot for your next dinner out 🇮🇹🤍 #sandiegofoodie #sandiegorestaurants #sandiegofood #sandiegoeats #sandiegohiddengems

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    sandiegotaste

    Looking for a taste of Sicily? Try @trattoria.da.sofia in Kensington! 🇮🇹 🍝 ☕️ We started with a toast of a Lemoncello spritz and an amazing “Weekend in Palermo” cocktail made with tequila egg white, passionfruit, orange, and lime. 🍋‍🟩 🥂 The bread bites served with marinara are a tasty start to the meal. We enjoyed the Pera Bruschetta appetizer with Ricotta, pear, candy walnuts and honey. The Lamb Lollipop with Barolo wine reduction, mascarpone was my fav dish of the evening! 🍤 For our entrées, we tried a lobster ravioli served with giant shrimp, and a rack of lamb served with fingerling potatoes. 🍨 The star of the show had to be the tableside pistachio tiramisu, a must try! #SanDiego #SanDiegoTaste #Sicily #Hosted SanDiegoEats @withdietandfries

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    sandiegoloveletter

    Had my eye on Sofia for months! Did not disappoint and in one of my favorite SD neighborhoods, Kensington. What we ate: 🥗Barbabietola Beets, arugula, fennel, tangerine, feta cheese, citrus orange vinaigrette 🧆 Polpette Traditional housemade meatballs in pomodoro sauce topped with parmesan fondue 🍞Bruschettone Burrata cheese, prosciutto, figs, balsamic reduction sauce 🍝Spicy Rigatoni Vodka Half rigatoni pasta with potatoes, carrots, saffron, smoked provolone cheese 🥘Ravioli di Carne Short rib stuffed ravioli, porcini mushrooms, truffle butter cream sauce 🥩Short Ribs Braised beef rib in demi-glace sauce served with mascarpone polenta #sandiego #sandiegorestaurant #sandiegofood #sandiegofoodie #kensington #kensingtonsd

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    eatnjetwithme

    Gotta love this new Italian restaurant in San Diego that makes fresh pasta from scratch daily and serves tableside tiramisu! The owners hail from Sicily and have succeeded in creating a restaurant ambience that makes you feel like you’re dining with family eating delicious food just like “nonna” makes. Everything was delicious… but I’m still dreaming about their pistachio tiramisu 😋 Follow @eatnjetwithme for more unique things to do, travel tips and fantastic food and drink finds. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ #italianrestaurant #sicilianfood #sandiegorestaurants #sdrestaurants #pasta #freshmadepasta #pastafromscratch #aldente #tiramisu #letseat #foodie #sandiegofoodie

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    jas_thefoodie

    Follow @jas_thefoodie to learn about all the NEW Restaurants opening up in San Diego 💕 There is a new Italian Restaurant in town and y’all its got everything, the cute Italian Vibe, EXCELLENT and authentic food and drinks including fresh handmade pastas and great service 💯 Located in the Kensington neighborhood, this spot has its GRAND OPENING on August 15th and specializes in Homemade Italian Dishes. Everything we tried was pretty tasty so I highly recommend you checking in out when in that area! P.S there is tons of parking right across from the street from it :) #sandiegoitalian #sandiegofood #italianrestaurants #handmadepasta #freshpasta #sandiegorestaurants #newrestaurant #sandiegoitalianrestaurants #sandiegoitalianfood

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    eat.travel.with.carol

    ✨N E W Italian restaurant in San Diego✨ Trattoria Da Sofia is a brand new Italian restaurant located in the charming Kensington neighborhood serving some true homemade italian dishes 🇮🇹 Featured: 🧀Tagliere Formaggi & Salumi 🍝Cacio e Pepe with shrimp 🥩Filetto Ai Funghi 🍰Table-side Tiramisu 🍹Sofia 🍹La Gioconda 🥃Temple of Mars 🍷 Sartori di Verona Pinor Noir 📍 @trattoria.da.sofia 4055 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA 92116 #newrestaurant #sandiego #Kensington #sdeats #sdeatery #sandiegofood #fyp #explorepage #explore #sandiegoeats #sdfoodie #sandiegofoodie

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    princesspurpley

    Had a great time at the newest Italian spot in town. @trattoria.da.sofia . . #italianfood #pasta #pesto #gnocchi #mocktail #taijin #foodninja #tiramisu #limoncello #moscato #wine #sofia #tequila #squash #bread #burrata #fig #statue #clothesline #flowers #cheers #redwine #kensington #bruschetta #rigatoni

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4.6

4.6
(552)
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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Review summary

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Trattoria Da Sofia offers a delightful dining experience with "wonderful service" and "amazing food." Guests rave about the handcrafted pastas, generous portions, and authentic Italian atmosphere. The staff are praised for their attentiveness, creating an inviting ambiance. Perfect for date nights or family dinners, this San Diego gem is not to be missed.
552 Reviews
  1. Linda

    San Diego4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderfully warm welcome. Great service and delicious food. Highly recommend the Arancini with parmesean sauce, lobster/shrimp ravioli and the ravioli with pesto sauce. They were exceptional. The lemon cake was a dream.

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  2. Howard Gold

    Seattle / Eastern Washington33 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 3 November 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We are regulars here. The service is always wonderful. The food was delicious as usual, but the pasta was not all that hot when it was served. Other than that excellent. We will return.

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  3. Renee

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 31 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious ! Great costumer service , everything came fast ! Will return

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  4. Randolph

    San Diego5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Took my daughters and my wife for my wife’s birthday. Love the atmosphere energetic ,good quality Italian food. Wife loved the wine. Price was reasonable. 

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  5. amy

    San Diego5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the Service. They were on top of everything and just lovely lovely people. The service was definitely excellent. Love the atmosphere -cute decor, very comfortable atmosphere, open and friendly. They even had a few cute Halloween decorations . Highly recommend going!! Nice date night. We got chicken Parmesan, it was a little bit on the salty side, but the chicken was cooked perfectly and nice flavor. We got a few different appetizers. They were all delicious and the salad eas yummy! .Dinner was a very generous serving size as well. We will be back for sure.

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  6. Cathy

    San Diego7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is delicious and the staff really welcomes you in!

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  7. Rob Bowen

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 14 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was great! Loved the food and the vibe. I will definitely go there again next time I'm in town.

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  8. Gabriela

    Mexico City53 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 11 October 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The appetizers and the pastas are outstanding ! I didn’t like the chicken though. The place is beautiful , totally Italian !

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  9. John

    San Diego10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 10 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Trattoria Da Sofia ("Sofia")! Great ambiance, incredible service, wonderful menu options including both traditional and more creative Italian dishes, delicious cocktails and a solid wine list -- we could go on. Excellent option for everything from a date night to a family meal. And right in the central part of San Diego so easy to get to from pretty much anywhere in the city. If you have not yet tried this gem, you should!

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  10. Jeff

    San Diego7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 10 October 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great dinner and nice ambiance. Nice waiter. Unfortunately loud. Good drinks but a little weak on the alcohol.

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Weekends, especially Saturday and Sunday evenings, are a great time to go, when guests report a bustling, well-run service and a lively atmosphere.

Business casual, aim for neat, polished but relaxed attire; many guests treat it as a nice spot for date nights and anniversaries.

Yes, Trattoria Da Sofia is family-friendly; guests describe it as a family place and note the staff were flexible and accommodating for a party with a baby in a stroller.

For families, yes, staff are flexible and make space for strollers, accommodating parties with young children.

Portions tend to be generous, many guests describe large plates and often take leftovers home.

Yes, Trattoria Da Sofia is frequently chosen for date nights and anniversaries, with guests praising accommodating service and a welcoming, intimate feel for couples.

Trattoria Da Sofia feels cozy and homey with charming, slightly kitschy Italian decor and a genuinely welcoming, family‑style vibe; by day it also operates as a cafe.

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Trattoria Da Sofia

4.6
$30 and under
Italian
Kensington

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2 people
19:00
Booked 17 times today
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