Work your way through antipasti, crostini, pastas and more at this Italian trattoria. Credit: Photo by Jenn Duncan

Best Italian: Trattoria Sofia

The Berg Hospitality team takes a trip to the Italian countryside at this rustic trattoria, which boasts a secret garden-esque patio perfect for date night. Indulge in seasonal plates and staples from spicy shrimp bruschetta and woodfired octopus to veal milanese, cacio e pepe and a gorgeously puffed and scorched margherita pie hit with mozzarella di Bufala, creamy fior di latte and peperoncini Calabrese. Pair your feast with an Italian red, or go for cocktails dreamed up by cocktail whiz Alba Huerta (Julep), from the perfect Amaretto Sour to a Negroni Bianco.

911 West 11th
713-804-0429
trattoriasofia.com

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