Via Sophia Menu (2025 Update)
"Via Sophia" is a trendy Italian restaurant located in the historic Hamilton DC hotel near Franklin Park. It offers a variety of options in the Pizza, Italian, and Sandwich categories. The menu includes delicious dishes like crisp Caponata Bruschetta, flavorful Tagliolini with gulf shrimp, and a delectable Whole Branzino. Customers have praised the restaurant for its upscale ambiance, excellent service, and authentic Italian cuisine. The restaurant also offers a three-course prix fixe menu that provides great value for money. The grilled calamari and bucatini carbonara are standout dishes that have impressed diners. Overall, Via Sophia is a must-visit for those looking for fine Italian dining in the heart of Washington, DC.
Small
CAPONATA BRUSCHETTA
eggplant | tomato | pine nut | golden raisin
TOMATO BRUSCHETTA
whipped ricotta | heirloom tomato | peach | basil | pickled onion
CRISPY DUCK BRUSCHETTA
grilled peach | ricotta | charred garlic scape | duck confit
SUMMER GARDEN
heirloom tomato | charred corn | peaches | ricotta salata | sunflower seeds | scallion vinaigrette
STEAK TARTARE
hand cut NY strip | quail egg | grilled focaccia
GRILLED CALAMARI
red pepper crema | coriander yogurt
BURRATA
watermelon | cucumber | basil | golden beets | gazpacho
GRILLED OCTOPUS
smoked tomato | olive | super crispy potato
PROSCIUTTO DI PARMA
smoked creme fraiche | seasonal fruit | arugula | parmigiano
TAGLIOLINI
gulf shrimp | heirloom tomato conserva | basil
LINGUINI
clam | chili flake | parsley | olive oil
TAGLIATELLE
classic bolognese
AGNOLOTTI
corn | scallion | hazelnut | ricotta salata | aged balsamic
GNOCCHI
maryland crab | summer squash | cherry tomato | saffron
Pasta
Large
DIVER SCALLOP
corn | mushroom | cous cous | yogurt | tomato
CHICKEN MARSALA
1/2 chicken | oyster mushroom | heirloom grain ragu | marsala jus
DUCK BREAST
white asparagus | pistachio | golden beet | strawberry
WHOLE BRANZINO
zucchini | grilled broccolini | summer herb | clam | sorrel jus
GRILLED SALMON
romesco | grilled artichoke | baby bok choy | saffron | fregola sarda
N.Y. STRIP
grilled asparagus | charred scallion crema | super crispy potato | parmigiano espuma
CRISPY BABY POTATO
salsa verde | garlic aioli | parmigiano
CHARRED BROCCOLINI
olive | caper | chili
GRILLED ASPARAGUS
romesco | parmigiano