Sofra Kitchen Bar & Bistro

First timer’s here! Great little find. Food was delicious and service fantastic. We sat at the bar. We had the shrimp appetizer (forgot to take a picture), spicy rigatoni, and cacio E pepe. The only reason I didn’t give 5 stars is because the cocktail prices were extremely pricey , most drinks $16-17. This is Florida! Slash $5 off of those drinks and you get 5⭐️

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Great dining experience from start to finish. Sierra the bartender was so pleasant and knew the menu inside and out. Also, had the pleasure of meeting the owner Fabio. From starters to dessert, all great. Will definitely be back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Not a lot of people on weekday nights, which is perfect for a personal dining experience! The staff were friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

DO NOT ORDER SEAFOOD! This was our first visit and our last. Unfortunately I ordered the mussels and was really looking forward to it but when it got to the table they had a very pungent fishy smell. When we tasted them, they were literally rancid, I’m hoping I don’t get sick. The manager only took it off the check and never even offered to comp us. Not even a free glass of wine. By the way, they were going to charge me $15 for a side of pasta with oil.

Food: 1

Service: 1

This is the kind of local spot you hope to find! We had a great experience, and the atmosphere was super welcoming—a perfect mix of a cozy restaurant feel with a lively bar scene. Sierra was fantastic, very friendly, attentive and amazing mixologist/ manager.

The passion of the chef Armand Dosti is palpable. Every dish is a work of art, and you can feel the love that went into it.
Can’t wait to come back soon !

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Adam was great! Check this spot out!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Twice in two weeks and food, drinks, and service were great both times. Highly recommend.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Adam was amazing!!! Jim really liked it and he was paying!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Butternut Squash Soup, 10 Cheesecake

Best filet of my life (and that’s saying a lot). The manager is attentive and wonderful. Great service. Knowledgeable staff. Cute atmosphere. Can’t wait to go back

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Lovely Italian dinner with fabulous ambiance, and great service. Sierra was delightful and did a great job describing all the dishes. We had the beet salad, village salad and caci e pepe... all excellent! Highly recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great food & wine! A new local spot!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great place, wonderful food, amazing service!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

What a great new restaurant! The food was very good and the staff gave you their best! The decor, much of it the owner’s creation, was one of best I’ve experienced because it allowed you to have a conversation in a normal tone. There was no loud music or voice sounds bouncing off the walls. I definitely will recommend and return!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This restaurant is a hidden gem Bradenton, I almost don’t want to write this review and let people find out. The atmosphere is amazing. The bar area is very cool with two giant TVs if you want to watch sports. I had the Sea-bass and risotto in a truffle mushroom sauce, and it was just amazing. They have all kinds of cocktails, I had a lemon martini. That was absolutely amazing if you like sour drinks, but they have sweet ones as well. We will definitely be back to this restaurant. Be ready to spend some money, but it is well worth it. Oh the brussels sprouts were amazing as well!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The cuisine is amazing, everything is prepared so exquisitely that it seems you are dining not in America, but somewhere in Paris, Italy or Moscow.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5