Sophie’s Italian Restaurant is at 79 Southampton Row in Bloomsbury, within walking distance of Holborn, Russell Square and the British Museum. Its comfortable setting and all-day opening make it a convenient choice for lunch, dinner and meals before or after nearby cultural visits.
Classic Italian dishes form the heart of the menu, beginning with antipasti before moving into fresh pizza, pasta and risotto. Seasonal ingredients and familiar combinations keep the cooking approachable, with meat, fish and vegetarian main courses extending the choice.
Stone-baked pizza is prepared alongside comforting pasta dishes, while salads and smaller starters suit a lighter visit. Desserts and coffee provide a natural finish, and a broad wine list includes Italian bottles as well as selections from other regions.
Cocktails, private dining and group bookings allow the restaurant to accommodate celebrations and corporate gatherings as well as walk-in guests. Vegetarian and vegan choices are available, and some dishes may be adaptable, but dietary needs should always be confirmed with staff.
Address: 79 Southampton Row, London WC1B 4ET, England
Sophie's Italian Restaurant Menu
Starters
Avocado con Gamberetti
Ripe avocado with prawns and cocktail sauce
Prosciutto e Melone
Finely sliced Parma ham and melon in season
Bruschetta al Pomodoro
Toasted bread with tomatoes, onion & olive oil & basil
Calamari Fritti
Deep fried squid served with tartar sauce
Gamberoni all'Aglio
Tiger prawns cooked in olive oil, garlic & chillies
Insalata Caprese
Sliced tomatoes, mozzarella & rocket leaves
Prosciutto e Melone
Finely sliced Parma ham and melon in season.
Bruschetta al Pomodoro
Toasted bread with tomatoes, onion, olive oil & basil.
Gamberoni All`Aglio
Tiger prawns cooked in olive oil, garlic & chillies.
Pizza
All pizzas are made with tomato sauce and mozzarella.
Messicana
Hot sausages & peppers
Vegetariana
Peppers, mushrooms, broccoli & corn
Margherita
With fresh basil
4 Formaggi
Cheddar, gorgonzola & parmesan
4 Stagioni
Ham, salami, mushrooms & peppers
Prosciutto di Parma
Parma ham, rocket leaves
Prosciutto e Funghi
Ham & mushrooms
Giotto
Chicken, peppers & onion
Fiorentina
Spinach, egg
Margherita
Tomato sauce, mozzarella and fresh basil.
Messicana Vegetariana
Peppers, mushrooms, broccoli & corn.
4 Stagioni
Ham, salami, mushrooms & peppers.
Hot Sausages & Peppers
Spicy sausages with peppers.
Prosciutto di Parma
Parma ham with rocket leaves.
Italian Pasta
Spaghetti alla Marinara
Tomato, prawns, squid, baby clams, olive oil & basil
Tagliatelle al Salmone
Smoked salmon, cream & tomato sauce
Spaghetti al Pomodoro
Fresh tomato sauce, virgin olive oil & fresh basil
Spaghetti alla Bolognese
Homemade minced beef sauce
Spaghetti alla Carbonara
Pan fried pancetta, egg yolk and parmesan
Tagliatelle Alfredo
Roasted chicken, cream, parmesan cheese & rocket
Penne all'Amatriciana
Pan fried pancetta, onion & fresh tomato sauce
Penne all'Arrabbiata
Fresh tomato sauce, basil & chillies
Lasagna al Forno
Oven baked lasagne with minced beef & cheese
Ravioli al Funghi
Filled with ricotta & spinach cooked in mushroom sauce
Spaghetti alla Carbonara
Pan fried pancetta, egg yolk and parmesan.
Main Courses
All main courses are served with French fries & vegetables.
Pollo ai Funghi
Chicken breast cooked in creamy mushroom sauce
Spigola alla Griglia
Charcoal grilled whole sea bass
Salmone al Limone
Grilled salmon in lemon & white wine sauce
Bistecca alla Griglia
Grilled sirloin steak cooked to your choice
Bistecca al Pepe Nero
Grilled sirloin steak cooked in peppercorn sauce
Pollo alla Cacciatora
Chicken cooked in tomato, onion, pepper & mushroom
Pollo Kiev
Fried chicken breast stuffed with garlic butter
Pollo alla Milanese
Pan fried chicken breast with breadcrumbs.
Scaloppine al Limone
Pan-fried sliced veal cooked in lemon & white wine
Scaloppine alla Valdostana
Sliced veal topped with ham, cheese & tomato sauce
Spigola alla Griglia
Charcoal grilled whole sea bass.
Salmone al Limone
Grilled salmon in lemon & white wine sauce.
Bistecca alla Griglia
Grilled sirloin steak cooked to your choice.
Main Salads
Insalata Cesare
Romaine lettuce, parmesan, chicken & croutons
Insalata di Giotto
Lettuce, smoked salmon, avocado
Insalata Tricolore
Mixed leaves, tomatoes, mozzarella & avocado
Bread & Focaccia
Bread Basket
Garlic Bread
Cheesy Garlic Bread
Rosemary Focaccia
Breadsticks with Mixed Olives
Side Dishes
Fried Courgette
Garlic Spinach
French Fries
Mixed Salad
Fried Courgette
Garlic Spinach
French Fries
Pasta
Penne all`Amatriciana
Pan fried pancetta, onion & fresh tomato sauce.
Penne all`Arrabbiata
Fresh tomato sauce, basil & chillies.
Lasagna al Forno
Oven baked lasagne with minced beef & cheese.
Ravioli al Funghi
Filled with ricotta & spinach cooked in mushroom sauce.
Red Wines
Della Casa Rosso
Intense blackcurrant aroma and rich ruby red colour.
Valpolicella, Verona
A delicate bouquet of cherry blossom and vanilla. Full bodied – dry
Cabernet Sauvignon, Sicily
Deep red colour. Phenolic, with rich bouquet of spices, dark fruit, and touches of caramel.
Merlot, Sicily
Nice bright red colour, with ripe strawberry aroma and beautiful freshness.
Chianti Classico DOCG, Siena
Light ruby red color, ripe cherry, violets, and vanilla notes.
Della Casa Rosso
Intense blackcurrant aroma and rich ruby red colour.
White Wines
Della Casa Bianco
Wine with a bright straw yellow colour, characterised by intriguing floral notes. Pleasantly dry in the palate.
Chardonnay, Tuscany
Scents of apricot, almond and peach blossom.
Sauvignon Blanc, Sicily
Fresh notes of citrus, and green mango, fragrant florals of elderflower and fresh herbs.
Pinot Grigio, Delle Venezie
Pale straw yellow colour with fresh and fragrant aromas.
Sorgente Lazio
Notes of pear, apricot, and floral blossoms.
Chardonnay, Tuscany
Scents of apricot, almond and peach blossom.