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Sophia - Natural Italian

Restaurant Italian restaurant

😐 I think it used to be nice when it was small and locally owned. Now it’s part of a larger group - Cappriciosa - and they seem to be profit driven. We asked for a bottle of wine for 5, the garçon served 4 of us huge amounts and the fifth had no wine, we had to ask for a second bottle. Then we charged... People often mention good, pasta, ordered, restaurant, Italian, nice, service, Lisbon, time, great,


Address

Praça Dom Luís I 34, 1200-427 Lisboa, Portugal

Website

www.sophia.com.pt

Contact

+351 21 049 9710

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.20 (1.8K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 12 to 3:30 PM, 6 to 11 PM
  • Thursday: 12 to 3:30 PM, 6 to 11 PM
  • Friday: 12 PM to 12 AM
  • Saturday: 12 PM to 12 AM
  • Sunday: 12 to 11 PM
  • Monday: 12 to 3:30 PM, 6 to 11 PM
  • Tuesday: 12 to 3:30 PM, 6 to 11 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (15) pasta (10) ordered (10) restaurant (9) Italian (9) nice (8) service (8) Lisbon (8) time (8) great (6)
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  • 3/5 André G. 5 months ago on Google
    I think it used to be nice when it was small and locally owned. Now it’s part of a larger group - Cappriciosa - and they seem to be profit driven. We asked for a bottle of wine for 5, the garçon served 4 of us huge amounts and the fifth had no wine, we had to ask for a second bottle. Then we charged us for extra bread when we asked for a large and expensive cheese and meet couvert that didn’t even have one piece of bread of each of us. Took ages to get the food and ages to pay. Do not recommend.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Patrick Ohearn P. 1 year ago on Google
    I was seated shortly before the restaurant closed, which affected the service experience as everything was rushed in an obvious way. The jumbo prawns on pasta was good but came in the shell, a pet peeve of mine. The chicken salad was large and good. No ability to order dessert- that ship had sailed. Service staff preoccupied with closing down and reminding me of this.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kai J. 6 months ago on Google • 3 reviews
    Delicious, Fresh Italian food. All the pasta is made fresh everyday. Fresh truffles available. Best Italian food I’ve had in Lisbon. Excellent service from our server whose name was Inês, as well as the manager whose name I didn’t get. Thanks to Sophia - Natural Italian for a wonderful meal!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Mateus de C. 1 year ago on Google
    Really nice ambiance. I sat outdoor and enjoyed a warm dish of pasta. The prices can get a little above average but they offer executive menus for lunch
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Margarida Baer G. 1 year ago on Google
    Loved it!! We took advantage of the lunch menu which was 14€ and included Couvert, a Main, a drink and coffee! The Couvert and the main were DELICIOUS! Super tasty and good portions! We even ordered dessert and chose the tiramussu which was also great! Highly recommend! Plus the place is super super cute
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Adele L. 1 year ago on Google
    It was very expensive for what it is. The pasta was ready a very long time ago...all dry on top and stuck together. And for finish it’s very small, we left the restaurant the stomac not full at all. Pasta with tomato sauce and a little bit of buratta at 16€… it’s a scam
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Peter (Jean-Pierre R. 2 years ago on Google
    Relaxing atmosphere, an oasis of sanity in the middle of crazy Lisbon. I ordered risotto con funghi. The dish was alright but way too salty. Perhaps I should have requested the chef go easy with the salt shaker! (Excessive use of salt appears common in this part of the world.) The tiramisu was good. I am likely to return.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jo 4 months ago on Google • 290 reviews
    Great Italian restaurant. Delicious pizza. Lovely cozy atmosphere.

  • 4/5 Srikumar C. 2 years ago on Google • 203 reviews
    Walked in to the place as the restaurant we wanted to go didn't have indoor seating. Nice cozy place at the corner of the street overlooking the Timeout market. Service was good, although we got a waiter who didn't know English - but no issues as they had other staff who would jump in if translation was needed. Got margaritas for the drinks - it was well made. Went through 2 of them very quickly. One of the fellow diners ordered a bellini and they liked it too. They had a cold soup on the menu but since it was raining and a bit cold we wanted a hot soup. The waiter talked to the chef and they happily obliged us with a hot the same soup. It tasted great. We also ordered a pappardelle with bolognese sauce - the custom made pasta tasted good the sauce was very good. Definitely recommend

  • 4/5 Irina K. 6 months ago on Google • 190 reviews
    Gutes Essen, guter Service - könnte ein wenig aufmerksamer sein. Die Portionen überschaubar, man wird von einer nicht satt, wenn man mit einem guten Hunger gekommen ist.

  • 5/5 Ewelina K. 2 months ago on Google • 106 reviews New
    Very nice place. Polite professional and fast service, very nice tasty pizzas and a comfortable atmosphere with good music.

  • 5/5 Liad Z. 5 months ago on Google • 17 reviews
    This Italian spot is an absolute gem! The food is mind-blowingly delicious. Don't miss it – I'm telling you, it's a must-try! 👌🍕🇮🇹

  • 3/5 jesus pena g. 7 months ago on Google • 15 reviews
    I had a disappointing dinner experience recently. I ordered Farfalle di mare com ameijoas, camarão e curgete, but unfortunately, the camarao was dry and hard, and I only received 5 ameijoas with no sign of the curgete. The dish also had an excessive amount of water, which didn't resemble any kind of sauce. I've tried a few restaurants in Jardim Dom Luis all of them good, and i was motivated of enjoying a good Italian dinner in Lisbon, but unfortunately, this was not the case.

  • 4/5 Bianca C. 8 months ago on Google • 14 reviews
    service was a bit slow and confused at the beginning but then it got better! i asked for the tomate carpaccio with truffled burrata, orange and grapes, i forgot to take pictures but it was so fresh and so good, honestly perfect summer combination! for main i had shrimp and saffron risotto, also really good, and corvina with veggies, pesto and pepper also a 10/10 for flavores HOWEVER i think the mains had very little food for what it costs and that's honestly the only downside, i didn't have the opportunity to try the aperols (what they claim to be one of their specialties!) i really recommend to those who wants to try really good fresh food!

  • 5/5 Thiemo G. 5 months ago on Google • 10 reviews
    Unmatched Italian Elegance, Courtesy of Silvana: Silvana is a true gem. Her professionalism and warmth made our dining experience exceptional. The restaurant’s ambiance was perfect for a romantic evening, and the food was authentic and flavorful. Silvana’s recommendations were impeccable, and her attentive service made us feel valued and well-cared-for.

  • 5/5 James o l. 2 months ago on Google • 4 reviews New
    We were recommended this restaurant by our tour guide and it did not disappoint. we went on two occasions. The first day we shared a pizza and it was the best Pizza I've ever had. genuinely when we travel which is about 5 times a year and we both love pizza for lunch and this was the best so far. the second day we both had Risotto, I had the Shrimp and Ann had the Mushroom. again cooked to perfection. it will be one of our fond memories from Lisbon

  • 3/5 Hakim A. 1 month ago on Google • 3 reviews New
    Service and Atmosphere were good. Pasta was overcooked unfortunately and the mushroom risotto although tasty was a bit too salty. The best part was my date.

  • 3/5 Vitória M. 1 year ago on Google
    Well decorated space and the staff is friendly. The food, however, was not the best. The lemonade was super sour and the focaccia wasn’t anything special and neither were the dips. The pasta that I ordered had an intense flavor that overpowered the truffles. Those that ordered the chicken and the pizza were happy though. Finally we noticed that one of the dishes that we ordered were in the daily menu and was supposed to come with focaccia and a drink. Because we didn’t say anything (as we hadn’t noticed) they registered everything individually and it was much more expensive. The waiter did change the price of the dish to the price of the menu, but we still payed for the drink and the focaccia.

  • 5/5 Claire A. 7 months ago on Google
    We ate here one of our nights in Lisbon when I was craving Italian. The noodles were homemade and delicious and they even had Lambrusco wine by the bottle- yum! We wanted to also make a special shout-out to our server Silvana. She was so sweet and very helpful! We will be back the next time we visit Lisbon.

  • 1/5 Zoé H. 1 year ago on Google
    Wish I could give it zero stars. Came here for some lunch and whenever it arrived, the beef was raw and very salty, tasted horrible and as well the pizza that I had ordered was wet and not cooked properly. When we called over a waiter to explain that we would not be paying for our dishes, they seemed annoyed when we explained that the food was horrible. It took a while, but we finally got it sorted and thankfully left without paying for such a dreadful lunch.

  • 5/5 Justine A. 6 months ago on Google
    Sil was amazing!!! I will definitely come back multiple time just because of her. And the food is also amazing

  • 2/5 Jonny M. 6 months ago on Google
    Very odd restaurant. The food was sub par, everything we ordered seemed very watery/oily and tasteless. We were served by about 5 different waiters and waitresses during our time there, all of which seemed confused about which table they were serving when they came out. They got our cocktail order wrong and what arrived were 2 disgusting tasting strawberry daiquiris that tasted like strawberry pulp with water and no alcohol. Slow service, and to top it off they claimed my card was not working when we tried to pay, despite it being an international MasterCard with plenty of funds on it. Do not waste your money on this place.

  • 2/5 davina o. 11 months ago on Google
    So I had to rate it low in the end because of the cost. I had a lasagne and my daughter had plain fresh pasta. The lasagna was nice. Never had it before with pulled beef so it wasn’t the usual tomato like lasagna. Portion was just right. The plain pasta was good as well. My girl polished off 2 bowls. The bill came and I was charged €15 per bowl… of plain pasta with some Parmesan cheese … Granted I should have asked if the pasta was going to be a lesser charger since it didn’t come with the bolognese sause but I have taken notice now and written my review. The ladies were nice and polite. The meal came quickly but I noticed we didn’t have any bread to start off like some other tables were having. Hmmmm

  • 5/5 Ethan R. 7 months ago on Google
    Sizana was fantastic!!!! We had such a great time, me and my girlfriend (her name is Sophia) had such a wonderful time. If in the area please stop by!!!

  • 5/5 Henri N. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely a great time with my group of friends in a rainy day in Lisbon. Wagner showed us great service and the food was very delicious and high quality.

  • 1/5 Marco G. 1 year ago on Google
    The food is very overpriced and nothing special! I can cook better at home. The only thing you pay for is the atmosphere, which is quite nice. The staff and the waiters are very friendly and helpful!

  • 5/5 Alice Campos M. 1 year ago on Google
    Great Italian restaurant. Several vegetarian options. They have a beautiful exterior space inside the building.

  • 5/5 Simone C. 6 months ago on Google • 1 review
    9/21/2023 - Silvana is an AMAZING server. She was so nice and knowledgeable about the menu. She provided great service and was so kind. The food was so fresh! I would definitely recommend adding this restaurant to your list next time you’re in Lisbon!


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Paid parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
    • ✓️ Paid parking garage
    • ✓️ Paid street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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