Sofra in Northampton

Me and my friend came here for a very late lunch/early dinner. Very welcoming, very clean, got seated and served quickly. Massive portions great value for money, definitely exceeded our expectations. 10/10 would recommend! :) we shall be back!

Lovely place, amazing pizza , very welcoming, greeted by fatima, really professional and polite

Excellent chef, excellent staff, always friendly and great service

We've been eating at Sofra since it opened in 2022, we eat there regularly simply because the pizzas are the best we've had outside of Italy (and we travel to Italy regularly). It's not just pizza, Mino, the chef often makes 'specials' and they are as amazing, as are his awesome desserts. We've taken many friends there, including a very food fussy Italian, and they have been as impressed as we have been. If you haven't yet been to Sofra then you are really missing out! This is the REAL taste of Italy 🇮🇹 ❤️👊

We visited last night and had a fantastic time, the food was delicious and the customer service was great- the chef was fantastic and so warm towards us. Food was tasty and it was overall really lovely experience!

Gorgeous cafe- just moved to the area so we stopped here today for some lunch. Fantastic service, delicious fresh food annd great vegetarian options, and such a lovely atmosphere. Thank you for the cannoli! :-)

First time at Sofras and we couldn’t be happier. The manager was beyond welcoming and although we couldn’t get bread as a starter, he provided complimentary dessert as a gesture of goodwill - which was delicious! The only downside I have to mention about this place is that it’s a shame is isn’t filled with more customers! The manager was impeccable, the food delicious and the atmosphere second to none. I can’t recommend enough for you to visit this local Italian gem and support your local businesses!

Wonderful place, wonderful food and staff.

Lovely dining experience. The food is wonderful, freshly prepared (even picked the rosemary from the bush behind us to add to our pizza) and really good value. It's so pretty, we sat in the rear outside courtyard. With the music and the friendly staff, certainly didn't feel like I was in the middle of Kingsthorpe. Can't wait to come back again. Thank you to the team for looking after us so well.

Lovely Italian restaurant, great service and amazing food, i will definitely be recommending this place to family and friends 😁👍

Absolutely beautiful inside and outside. The staff was absolutely amazing so lovely and the food was beautiful! Even managed to convert my non pizza eating nan into a very satisfied pizza eater :) thankyou for the wonderful experience and making our bellies happy :) xx

Super friendly, beautiful food. Had a lovely afternoon with my mum and daughter. As a vegan they were very willing to accommodate but no vegan options on the menu

Absolutely amazing food, the fresh pizza was just stunning in looks and taste, and the banana tiramisu was just wow! The staff and chef were really lovely, didn't rush us and were very attentive. Will definitely be back. And would highly recommend.

Delicious and Extremely welcoming! Thank you!

Amazing food, great service and very friendly staff in a really welcoming atmosphere - food as it should be with the family. Totally recommended, thank you!

We’ve always been in the day for the more coffee shop experience than restaurant. The two women we used to see on a Mo day were lovely & chatted along with my four year old (she says I love you by the way). We got the panini which was lush, same dough as the pizza. There aren’t too many veggie options & I’ve not been too keen on the cakes. Daughter’s milkshake was lovely, loads of real strawberries. They made my chocolate more chocolatey when requested. We had takeaway pizza the other day & it was gorgeous. Very cheesy which makes me happy & as a lot of people comment, great authentic dough that you’d not get in many other places. A salami & a marguerita cost £18 I think for me to collect which considering their size is great! Not sure there are many options if you’re GF or vegan but we love it. Just gutted they’re no longer open Monday, totally get it though!

Had my birthday dinner yesterday evening with the family - what a little hidden treasure this place is. The food was fresh, delicious and the staff and owners could not of been more attentive. Great value for money and will definitely be back - thank you 😊😊😊

Lovely food and great service Definitely recommend

Amazing authentic food, lovely place & excellent service. Will be going back very soon ❤️

We went twice, both occasions off-peak times. Everything was actually perfect - we had 3 pizzas, all were the best we had anywhere for a long time. The prices compare with the mass-produced takeaway pizzas, but this is home made and incomparably better! Tiramisus were top notch, and this is something I would usually be very critical of. But here, they were perfect: not overly sweet, lovely coffee taste comes through, fresh and filling. The coffee they serve definitely beats many other places, again, the best I had in Northampton for years. My wife says the wine was nice, too. The cold soft drinks were reasonably priced, which encouraged us to get more of them next time. I hope they keep this level of service and food quality up, we will be back many times.

Absolutely fabulous evening - food was absolutely delicious and hospitality top class. The chef was amazing and came to chat - nothing was too much trouble. Would highly recommend - a gem of a place.

What an absolute gem of a place! The staff were exceptional and so friendly. The chef even came and had a chat with us! The food was fabulous and they had a fantastic £18 deal of a pizza, dessert and hot or soft drink. Well worth a visit…we felt like we were on holiday 🥰

Fantastic evening at Sofra! Pizza and desserts were amazing! Great atmosphere! We are already planning our next visit!

Friendly staff who were really engaging with customers and creating a lovely atmosphere, was offered items on the house and i would recommend this place to anyone

We had my birthday day meal here everyone enjoyed the pizza and drinks, the strawberry tiramisu was lovely and the atmosphere reminiscent of the Mediterranean, thank you for a lovely evening

Lovely authentic Italian restaurant. We were welcomed by the chef Mino who made us feel at home. The restaurant is very clean and tidy. The food is wonderful. The pizza I had was one of the best I ever had. The tiramisu was amazing and freshly made. I highly recommend this restaurant if you are in the area.

Immediately after entering I was surprised by a much larger space than I was expecting and a beautiful and cozy atmosphere. Happy with my choice for the day I was only proven right after lovely interactions with friendly staff going out of their way to make your visit a lovely one. After lots of thinking and digging deep in the memory drawers, I can honestly say that they serve the tastiest pizza that I've had in this country! Couldn't recommend more and will be coming back.

Delicious food, star less for not polished drinking glasses, all the rest without any complaints 😊

Came last night for a pizza with friends, easily the best pizza I have had. Chef took care of us nicely.

Lovely staff and food was great !

Lovely food and plenty of it. And very good service and very pleasant staff

We stumbled upon this place one day and what a delightful surprise! It's rare to get such fresh and authentic Italian pizzas in Northampton! It was clear that each ingredient was really fresh and of the highest quality. Chef Mino was fantastic, and he went above and beyond for us to accommodate dietary restrictions. We tried the Classic Tiramisu and Orange Tiramisu, absolutely at par with the authentic kind that you would find in Italy. The price point was just nice, the service was reasonably quick, and the quantity was more than filling. Needless to say, we'll be returning here again and again!

I would highly recommend Sofra! The pizza was the best I’ve had in Northampton and the service was excellent. Really friendly and welcoming staff and a lovely garden. We’ll definitely be back

Very welcoming and familiar restaurant. The quality of the food and presentation of the dishes are excellent. Friendly and attentive staff, very personable and competent Chef. Definitely to be back 🙂

It’s a very amazing place. It very clean and very but very beautiful. I’ve had a tiramisu and a Frappuccino, it was the best one that I ever had. Believe me, you won’t regret it if you’ll go there. And also, the staff is very friendly. I love it.🤩

Just stopped to pick up some lunch to takeaway with my husband not really knowing what we wanted. Saw the Deli and thought we would have a look in. Really nice restaurant and welcoming staff. Ended up getting a panini each. The biggest and best I have ever eaten. Will definitely have to come again and have a sit down meal.

Beautiful atmosphere, super friendly chef Mino and excellent welcome! Real typical Italian food but above all delicious. Super approved for those who want to eat fresh, high quality food, prices accessible to all. Really a lot of stuff! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Stars

Everything perfect, 100% Made in Italy pizza, or rather, Made in Naples. Mino the chef is a delightful, super courteous person who immediately made himself available. Tiramisu of the real ones. You feel at home straight away. I highly recommend 🏆

It is worth trying Mino's pizzas, a pizza maker with a lot of passion in preparing his pizzas! We had a great experience and will definitely be back :)

always excellent food, very very filling and staff are always friendly. 10/10 👍👍

Just got 3 pizzas, dough was excellent on each, the sauce was just right, would definitely buy again

Best milkshakes ever. Definitely recommend going here with friends

Amazing service, very good smoothies and food!

Do yourself a favour and visit this lovely restaurant with a true Italian vibe. The service is unmatched. The staff truly cares about your experience. Chef Mino is such an amazing person passionate about his job. He's the heart of this place, not only making amazing food, including his tiramisu that just melts in your mouth but also making his guests feel super welcomed and comfortable. You’ll feel this truly authentic Italian energy already at the doorstep, highly recommend it!

I went to this restaurant last night with friends for dinner. We had pizzas and some appetisers all very delicious. Friendly and helpful staff. We will definitely be back.

Amazing food with great service… was a pleasure to go there.

Delicious food, excellent new chef, very friendly and attentive service. The Italian-style quiches are really tasty, and had been freshly made just as we arrived in for lunch. The Funghi pizza and Fish Special were lovely.

Amazing food. The service was fantastic. Chef came over and talked us through the specials and took time and care in preparing our food just as we wanted. Highly recommend

Tried this place last night and it was the best pizza I’ve had in Northampton. Super delicious, great wine and really friendly. Highly recommend for a nice evening out.

Only had coffee but really nice friendly service, will definitely be going again

The food and service were incredible. A really lovely team.

Amazing food , great chef and great waitress , best food in kingsthorpe ,

Mino the Chef presented the table with a Courgette soup and in house baked bread as a taster. Homely and very courteous and pleasant atmosphere. A Fungi Pitza, tiramisu, coffees and a Lemoncello Sptriz later (late and strange sort of brunch for 3) ready for off. Outdoor garden area nice for summer time al fresco dining. Family group of ladies love this for an early evening out. Some brought thier husbands at a later date.

Fantastic prices, lovely decor and clean. The prices are perfect for the quality and quantity of the food and beverages, I absolutely love it here and I have returned 3 times already. The Chef Mino ✨️ is outstanding, very kind and engaging and is more than willing to explain the dishes which is delightful 😊 he is an authentic Italian chef and I must say every thing he produces is exceptional, even the patisserie and baked goods are made fresh and that is very rare especially in Northampton! 💖

Finally, we visited the Sofra cafe. Thank you for the pleasant service, everything was very tasty. Nice environment, clean, reasonable prices.

I came with my miss and been very happy, served super fast and food was super delicious, highly recommend.

Fantastic pizza lunch! There were 12 of us. All the food was served quickly And was very delicious. The pizzas and tiramisu were top Notch and the dessert pizza was fantastic! Lovely staff and very reasonably priced

Absolutely a little hidden gem. The staff went above and beyond for what was a large group. Smiled all evening. Attentive and the chef is a star too. The food couldn’t be faulted.

Great food,great customer service

This Mediterranean Deli used to serve amongst one of the best pizzas and panini’s I’ve ever eaten anywhere in Europe. I don’t say that lightly and I’ve really enjoyed going there several times. Today I was shocked, what’s happened? To start with I was served luke warm coffee even though I asked for an Americano with hot milk added. Okay no big deal as none of those cafe chains apart from Bewitched ever get it correct. Then it got real bad real quick, the usual spicy salami, mushroom and cheese panini was replaced with what I’m sorry to say was completely uneatable. Burnt panini with the requested ingredients but with lettuce and onion added. Despite being badly burnt on the outside the ingredients were barely warm. The cheese in my partners wasn’t even melted through. Disgusting food and the attitude of the chief wasn’t much better. His reasoning is… he serves many a day and everyone else has been happy. What this chief fails to understand is often people in the UK don’t complain, they just won’t go back, period. I was trying to help this guy as I don’t like the thought of any business not working, least of all somewhere that me and my friends really enjoyed. I still have a burnt taste in my mouth despite only eating one mouth full, drinking the coffee and driving across town to get home.

Really delicious and fresh pizza, made fast. Decor inside is also very tasteful and cosy - absolutely excellent addition to the neighbourhood and can't recommend enough.

Lovely coffee shop. Ambiance is good, affordable pricing, best pizza in town, outdoor area for smokers.

Went in for lunch, they don't serve pizzas until 4pm, so had panini's which were nice, and coffee was good too, staff were friendly

Went in for the first time today for lunch, food was lovely, great space and friendly helpful staff. Will definitely be going back, such a fab addition to the area.

We came to visit our son who's currently sorted the Northampton University. So we went for some food and chose Sofora. Great place..absolutely brilliant food at very reasonable prices. Great customer service and the cannolis were great. Thank you

Visited for the first time a week ago. A great addition to the Kingsthorpe area. Friendly staff, delicious food and a great ambience.

Wonderful food, very friendly staff! I've been here a few times since they've opened and will keep coming back! Highly recommend.

Lovely place for a coffee, dessert, glass of wine, pizzas and other delicious food. Brilliant decor and a gem in Northampton.

Lovely outside area. Great service, and great pizza.

Fabulous looking place with great pizza and best tiramisu. Very friendly. So glad we have a place that stays open into the evening. Good value.

Such a lovely addition to kingsthorpe. Excellent service, quality food. Lovely courtyard for alfresco dining. Nice for evening meal or just coffee and cake. Shame they don't cater for Gluten intolerance. Amazing fresh pizza.

Had an amazing meal with friends and we all enjoyed the amazing pizzas, the staff were friendly and attentive, we will be recommending to our friends and family and will be back!

We came as a family with friends and the food was amazing. Staff were lovely and would definitely recommend.

really really good pizza, super kind staff, and service was so good, definitely coming back!

Pizza was great definitely recommend would definitely come back 👍

Support local, support independent! This is a great addition to the area, exactly what we need. Amazing service and unbelievable pizzas! 👏 This place is new, give them a chance and let them learn. ❤️

1st and last time we will try to support this local business! We decided to go there for lunch today. We were told by the older woman at the counter to take a seat wherever we liked and they would come and take our order. We took a seat in the beautiful courtyard and waited and waited (10 mins) for someone to come and take our order. It was around 2pm and not busy, only 2 other couples that had already been served. Eventually the older woman came out to the courtyard (we thought to take our order) but she came out and started chatting to one of the couples who were obviously old friends of hers. After another 10-15 mins she turned and went back inside! We decided to leave as we were obviously not important and they did not want our custom. As we were leaving a very nice young waitress asked if everything was okay. We explained that we had been sat there for all that time and no one came to serve us. She was horrified and apologised that she had been manning the counter whilst the older woman was outside (chatting with her friends). Suffice to say we did not stay and waste our money on a business that is obviously not in need of money or new customers and we will not be going back. Not once did the older woman or the table of male staff/family members apologise for the lack of customer service! There are plenty of local businesses in Kingsthorpe that deserve local support but this is not one of them!