★★★★★
Beautiful room under the dome and the tagliolini al tartufo was outstanding. Service was warm and attentive without being stuffy. Already planning to come back for brunch.
Italian Restaurants · Design District · Miami
Sofia Italian
Restaurant Miami
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The place
Sofia Italian Restaurant is an upscale Italian restaurant in the Miami Design District, tucked inside the Palm Court Dome at 140 NE 39th St #133. The kitchen serves house-made pastas, wood-fired pizzas, and seafood-forward antipasti in a glass-domed dining room. Sofia is open daily from 11:30 AM for lunch and dinner, with weekend brunch and a full cocktail bar program. Signature plates include tagliolini al tartufo, lobster ravioli, and Branzino al sale. The restaurant holds a 4.8-star Google rating across more than 2,255 reviews. Reservations are accepted through the official website and OpenTable. Outdoor seating is available on the Palm Court plaza, and valet parking is offered through the Design District garage system. Sofia is part of a Mediterranean-influenced dining group and accommodates private events.
Sofia sits at the center of the Miami Design District, tucked under the glass Palm Court Dome surrounded by Buckminster Fuller's iconic Fly's Eye sculpture. The dining room blends ivory marble, brass, and soft lighting — a date-night room that still works for a long lunch between gallery visits. The patio spills out onto the Palm Court plaza, putting you a few feet from luxury boutiques and public art installations.
The menu leans classic Italian with a coastal accent. Start with the burrata or the tuna tartare, then move to house-made pastas: the tagliolini al tartufo and lobster ravioli are the two most-ordered dishes on Google. Wood-fired pizzas come out blistered and light, and the whole branzino baked in salt crust is carved tableside. The cocktail program is serious — espresso martinis, spritzes, and a tightly curated Italian wine list.
Reservations are strongly recommended, especially Thursday through Sunday and during Art Basel week; book through OpenTable or the restaurant's site. Valet parking is available at the Design District garages a short walk away. The patio is dog-friendly, and the kitchen handles gluten-free and vegetarian requests with notice. Takeout is offered, but Sofia really shines as a sit-down experience.
Glass-domed Palm Court dining room
House-made pastas and wood-fired pizza
Outdoor patio with Design District views
Dog-friendly patio
What to expect
Expect a polished, design-forward Italian dining room under a glass dome — closer to a Milan trattoria than a South Beach scene. Service is attentive, the volume is conversational early and livelier after 8pm, and dress leans smart casual. Plan on roughly $60–$90 per person for a full dinner with a cocktail.
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What people are saying
★★★★★
Sofia delivered on every level — the lobster ravioli was the dish of the night, the wine list is deep, and the patio at sunset is one of the best seats in the Design District.
★★★★★
Came for date night during Art Basel. The branzino baked in salt was theatrical and delicious, and the espresso martini is the best I've had in Miami. Reservations are a must.
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Frequently asked
Does Sofia Italian Restaurant take reservations?
Yes — reservations are strongly recommended and can be booked through OpenTable or the official website, especially for Thursday through Sunday dinner service and during Miami Art Week.
Is Sofia Italian Restaurant dog friendly?
Yes — well-behaved dogs are welcome on the outdoor patio under the Palm Court Dome. Dogs are not permitted inside the main dining room.
Where do I park near Sofia in the Design District?
Valet parking is available at the Miami Design District public garages, including the Palm Court and Paradise Plaza garages, both within a short walk of the restaurant.
What are the most popular dishes at Sofia?
The most-ordered dishes are the tagliolini al tartufo, lobster ravioli, burrata Pugliese, wood-fired Margherita pizza, and the whole branzino baked in salt crust.
What are Sofia Italian Restaurant's hours?
Sofia is open daily from 11:30 AM, closing at 10 PM Sunday through Thursday and 11 PM on Friday and Saturday.
Does Sofia offer takeout or delivery?
Yes — Sofia offers takeout through the official website. The full dine-in menu is best experienced in the restaurant or on the patio.
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