Sophia's Grotto

Delicious pasta and entrees. We loved all of the food we had. The ravioli had so much flavor and the white wine sauce was delicious. Chicken parm was simply done right with deep flavor and comforting tastes. My mojito was great too. Vibes are definitely better on the outdoor patio than the indoor area which is nothing spectacular. Service was absolutely lovely. We’ll be back!

We visited the restaurant for our 4th visit for a wedding celebration with friends and family. We were greatly disappointed by the experience. The food was the worst tasting food we had had in Boston and took over an hour to be brought out. It gave one of our members food poisoning as well. The service was also non existence with the waitress never checking in on us the entire time. We were shocked by how bad everything was as we had had such a good experience 2 years before. I'm not sure what changed but given how bad it was, we and our friends and family will not be going back. I will keep my original review in hopes the the restaurant does better. This was our experience 2 years ago: We visited this restaurant about 1 month ago and it was a great experience. The food was all delicious and the staff was kind. All the food came out in a reasonable amount of time and the presentation looked great! We ordered the an appetizer with tomatoes and cheese and it was such a fun surprise because it came with an ice-cream scoop size of fresh mozzarella. The ingredients were all very fresh to the point where they were either made in house or made locally. There are lots of different flavor options for people so this restaurant is great for everyone. It is a very cozy environment and perfect for either a date or for a family dinner. There are also lots of wine options to pair with your meal and enhance your experience. I would definitely visit this restaurant again.

Its a really nice hidden/ hole in the wall, with awesome decor and ambient. The service usually better than my last visit. I was disappointed with the service our server provided. Still left a tip but could’ve been better. The food was okay but maybe it was just a bad day for the kitchen , the sangria ( was mediocre) even the glass in which it was poured was an ugly tall glass instead of a red wine glass. Hopefully next time it will be better overall experience. Otherwise I may need to head to another spot for pasta.

What a wonderful dining experience in the Roslindale neighborhood. Hidden in a cute alley, this is a charming Italian restaurant that is sure to please. We sat outside under heat lamps on a chilly night, and were very comfortable. The staff was prompt, attentive and very efficient. Most importantly the food was outstanding. We loved the crostini apps, and the various pasta entrees and specials. Everything was cooked to perfection- which made for a great evening!

We must’ve ordered all of the wrong food when we came because everyone raves about this place we were so excited to go! the calamari was the worst I’ve ever had—so rubbery, borderline inedible. The staff were amazing and the patio was lovely! The atmosphere was great, but the dinner was very mediocre so we were very disappointed.