Grotta Azzurra Restaurant
Italian · Little Italy · $$
Italian · Little Italy, New York, NY · $
A trendy Italian restaurant & bar located at 143 Mulberry Street in the heart of historical Little Italy NYC. Handmade Lasagna, Ravioli, Manicotti, Fettuccini with fresh-made pizza and a full seating bar with happy hour specials make Sofia's a must-visit. Under new management effective December 1, 2021 from Chef Andrea.
“This is our first time here and the experience was amazing. The Bolognese was really good!! The service was also really nice. We will definitely come back!!”
“From the street greeting to the comparable bill, this was the BEST experience! Sofia’s is the place to go if you want friendly service with a how-can-we-please-you attitude to the ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS food! Our next visit to Little Italy will definitely be on the list. 🙂 We even asked about some modifications that they were incredibly accommodating for! Highly recommend! (Bread was complimentary.)”
“We had a fantastic experience at Sofia’s of Little Italy - NYC. The food was absolutely delicious, and you can really taste the quality and authenticity in every dish. We ordered both pizza and pasta, and both were excellent—fresh, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. The highlight was definitely the Burrata pizza. The fact that they make their burrata in-house truly sets them apart—it was incredibly fresh, creamy, and elevated the entire dish to another level. The staff were warm, attentive, and provided great service throughout our visit, making the experience even more enjoyable. The atmosphere was cozy and inviting, adding to the charm of the place. Overall, a wonderful spot for authentic Italian cuisine. Highly recommended!”
“What a nice lovely spot. This place makes you feel at home, just a comfy environment with a beautiful mural of Florence, Italy. The bread and dip was good, and the fettuccine alfredo was phenomenal! Food came out quick and the staff was super sweet and accommodating even with a blizzard going on outside lol. I know you have lots of choices in little Italy but this was a nice place to have dinner! Bone appetite!”
“We chose Sofia’s of Little Italy because someone in our group was craving pizza. We ordered two margarita pizzas at $18 each, thinking they would be enough to feed our group of five. When they arrived, we realized they were the size of personal pan pizzas—very small, with only 5 to 6 slices each on a thin crust. The pizza itself tasted good, with fresh ingredients and classic flavor, but the portion size felt much smaller than expected for the price. As a result, we ended up going to another location afterward to find something else to eat because we left still hungry. Overall, the quality was fine, but the portion sizes and price made it less satisfying as a group meal.”
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