Trattoria Sofia

Trattoria Sofia is an intimate Italian restaurant located in Houston's Heights neighborhood, offering a rustic dining experience reminiscent of a traditional Italian trattoria. Established by the Berg Hospitality Group, the restaurant is named after founder Ben Berg's eldest daughter, Sofia.

The restaurant's ambiance features a cozy dining room with wooden ceilings, brick walls, and lush plants. It also offers a covered, climate-controlled terrace that evokes a secret garden. This setting provides a romantic atmosphere for guests seeking an authentic Italian dining experience.

Trattoria Sofia's menu showcases classic Italian dishes with a modern twist, emphasizing seasonal ingredients and market availability. Notable offerings include:

• Bucatini alla Pesto Siciliano – house-made bucatini pasta with Sicilian pesto and ricotta
• Polpo Arrosto – wood-fire-roasted octopus with Sicilian tomato pesto and crispy potatoes
• Crudo di Pesce – raw fresh fish with lime, dill, mint, and Calabrese chili

The restaurant also offers a selection of pizzas, such as the Prosciutto Pizza topped with fontina and taleggio cheeses, finished with black pepper and fresh lemon zest.

Desserts include a twist on tiramisu, replacing coffee-soaked ladyfingers with buttery sesame cookies and espresso-spiked semifreddo.

Beverage offerings are curated by Alba Huerta, owner of Houston's Julep. The cocktail menu highlights Italian liqueurs, including the Modena Cup made with Pimm's, gin, blood orange syrup, strawberry, and white balsamic vinaigrette.

Location

Trattoria Sofia is open daily for dinner, with happy hour specials on weeknights from 4-6 PM. The restaurant is located at 911 W 11th St, Houston, TX 77008.

It operates multiple locations in Houston, including:

• Houston, TX, USA – Heights neighborhood location
• Houston, TX, USA – additional site in the city

Reservations can be made through their website.