Sophia's: Experience the Best of New American Italian Cuisine in Columbia, MO

Found Sophia's after a big game because most places around Columbia had 1-2 hour wait times. We were seated right away and got our drinks a few minutes after ordering. They had a constant flow of groups so it didn't seem that they were ending their night anytime soon. Really decent Italian food and nice specials. We had the Horseradish Encrusted Salmon, the Smoked Chicken Pot Pie and the Ravioli Aragosta. If I had to rank them, the Pot Pie was our favorite. The pastry did not overwhelm the meal and loved the large chunks for chicken and veggies. If you are the fence about horseradish, then steer clear. The horseradish overpowers the salmon but it was still a decent meal. The pasta tasted fresh so would like to try their more traditional meals next time. Service was great and you can flag any staff member down and they were eager to help. Plates were delivered all at once by multiple staff members.

Delicious meatballs! Excellent Caesar salad! Homemade dressing! Great dessert & mocktail selection, too. Beautiful ambiance and excellent service!

Quiet restaurant with good service. The steak sandwich was flavorful and a great size. The cocktail menu was pretty extensive.

Such a cute environment with great outdoor seating! All the pasta is so good and my salad was so fresh. The waiter had great service and food was out quickly!

Brunch here is amazing! The service was in point. The atmosphere is nice and the food was delicious!

We traveled from St. Louis for a Sunday brunch with our niece that lives in Columbia. Sophia's isn't pretentious, as some of the photos might suggest. It's an open space restaurant, minimalist style dining. Our server was quick to the table and pleasant from the start. He provided adequate time for menu review but also knew to check in at an appropriate pace. He was quick with suggestions and feedback about the salmon horseradish, and empanadas. Of course we decided to start with the frangelica monkey bread and I assumed it would be good just based on its name. I was wrong. ITS SPECTACULAR!!!! A massive amount for only 3 people and we indulged with gluttonous delight!! Great job! The entrees were delicious and this is one of the only places that understands the thin line between crispy and burnt bacon. Crispy to perfection. We ended in the house dessert, forgive my faux pas in the actual name. Layers of chocolatey fudge with mousse and the perfect amount of ganache. Give this place a try! Great food, excellent service!

This is a yummy Italian/American spot, which is sophisticated and still casual. The atmosphere is welcoming and service has always been good. Everything we've had has been pretty tasty! It can get pretty busy on the weekends. - Asiago spinach dip (3.5/5): pretty small portion of the dip, and only 4 crostinis are included. It was good overall though, very tasty - Spicy chicken sausage pasta (4/5): seasoned well, and love the combination of flavors. Has the perfect amount of spice! - Ravioli aragosta (3.5/5): this was good, just a bit too creamy/salty. - Sophia's spicy buttermilk yardbird sandwich (4/5): this was surprisingly tasty, chicken was not dry, and had just the right amount of sauce. The side of broccoli with asiago sauce is delicious! Would recommend for a nice date night or a fancier spot for dinner!