The well-known Sofia Italian Steakhouse located in West Roxbury is slicing its final steak on March 2, after a 16-year run. The upscale dining establishment, which has adorned the VFW Parkway, has been a staple for Italian cuisine enthusiasts and locals looking for a fine dining experience, as reported by Universal Hub.
Owners of the restaurant made the announcement on Facebook, indicating that the location has been sold to a restaurant group which plans to introduce a new eating venue along with a fresh concept. Details about the incoming restaurant's specialty, or its opening timeline remain under wraps, but what's clear, is that Sofia's legacy is set to take a bow. In lieu of West Roxbury visits, loyal patrons are being pointed to Amelia's, Sofia's sibling restaurant in Stoughton, where their Sofia gift cards will still hold value.
As nostalgia floods in with the news of the closure, Sofia's fanbase is reminiscing about their favorite dishes and moments shared inside its walls. According to a Daily Voice report, fond memories from the public poured into the comments section of the steakhouse's Facebook page. One customer shared, "Never had a bad meal or bad service!! Best memory was during COVID when you offered pick-up for orders of Mother's Day dinner. It was a long wait but totally worth it! My Mother loved her dinner from Sofia's!" Another patron expressed, "My favorite restaurant since it opened. It was also the first in-person restaurant I went to after COVID restrictions allowed in-person dining. Such great food. Such a great atmosphere. And always great service. Wonderful memories!!!"
Located at 1430 VFW Parkway, the soon-to-be former home of Sofia housed previous eateries, including Vintage, and before that, Fontaine's, showing a cycle of dining evolution in West Roxbury. While regulars will certainly miss the charm and flavors of Sofia, its departure marks the latest in a series of restaurant transformations, that are reshaping the local food scene. The closing of this chapter for Sofia will usher in yet another era for the property that has seen its fair share of gastronomic tales.
