Socca
- Nearest Transit:
Belmont (Purple Express, Brown, Red)
- Hours:
Mon-Thu 11:30 a.m.-10:00 p.m.
Fri 11:30 a.m.-11:00 p.m.
Sat-Sun 10:30 a.m.-11:00 p.m. - Price Range: $$$
- Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
- Parking: Street, Valet
- Attire: Casual
- Good for Groups: Yes
- Good for Kids: No
- Takes Reservations: Yes
- Delivers: No
- Take-out: No
- Waiter Service: Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
- Outdoor Seating: Yes
- Good for: Dinner
- Alcohol: Full Bar
95 reviews
Neighborhood: Bucktown
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57 Reviews for Socca
Does socca mean salt in some language?
I've come here twice and both times it seemed like they just drenched my food with salt. I did not like the pomme frites or my ravioli. I can't remember what I got the time before except that it was salty. This is coming from a girl who adds salt to her fries and eggs before tasting them.
Do yourself a favor, when Mia Francesca's says there's a wait, go to their upstairs bar and wait. Don't go here instead. It is salty and expensive for a sub-par meal.
I had a really good dinner here. I ordered the Risotto alla Cacciatore. It had a nice little spicy kick to it. I also ordered wine flight #3, which, at $15, was not a bad choice. The Pommes Frites for an appetizer are a good choice, well seasoned, and the truffle cheese fondue makes for a nice dip. Service was fine and the prices, although expensive, weren't out of hand. I would definitely return.
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Socca was a big winner for me. Above and beyond anything else, service was top notch!!! Our server, Mike, knew everything about the menu and was able to simplify some of the dishes that he featured. I even watch cooking shows such as Top Chef, but had no idea what some of the sauces, ingredients, and other concoctions were.
What I did know was that the food was great. I wanted to try a pizza, but instead went with the antipasto plate. Ricotta and goat cheese with crackers to dip, pickles, mushrooms, roasted red peppers, and all sorts of other goodies was a great starter. I had a pork chop that was to die for. My Dad got the Ribeye special served with risotto that was to die for. We both ate a ton. You definitely will not leave hungry.
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My husband and I went here last night. We had a great meal, food was just perfect.
Wine prices on the higher side, but that is typical.
Food was very fresh, and delicious. We weren't rushed.
Highly recommend this place for great food!
I have been to Socca several times but haven't gotten around to writing a review. Tonight, I did their Sunday night $20 pri-fixe menu and I was very happy with my meal. The one bad side to this deal is you really don't have any choices; it is whatever the chef chooses for the evening.
Tonight they had the mix green salad, risotto, and coconut gelato. I am typically not a big risotto person, but this was amazing! It was really delicious mushroom and chicken risotto and I could have drowned in it.
The salad was also great but I expect this from Socca. If there is one thing they do well for sure it is salads. They have this fantastic salad with a cheese souffle and candied walnuts that I crave.
In the past, some of their entrees have been disappointing. I had their gnocchi once and I thought it was a little too reminiscent of a lean cuisine. But their pork chop is the best in town. I truly cannot order a pork chop anywhere else because I know it will be nothing like Socca's. They change the preparation and fixings that come with it seasonally but every time it is fantastic.
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I love love love Socca. Great food: pizzettes, gnocchi, poulet, pork chop. I adore wine flights. I appreciate the great service and friendly staff. And I love watching the craziness that ensues on Clark before/after a Cubs game from the safety of an outdoor patio. This is one of my very favorite restaurants in Chicago.
The one thing that bothers me about this place is how they pour the water. They refill water touching the pitcher to the already drank water, thus contaminating the whole pitcher. I try not think of all the cooties when enjoying my delicious food.
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The food here is definitely good, though except for the escargot and calling fries pommes frites, it's not very French at all. My husband and I each had a special - I had Hawaiian Barracuda, which was delicious and he had the cheese Ravioli. It was our anniversary and I really wanted dessert, but they have a very sad little dessert menu.
They would have gotten the fourth star if not for the fact that we arrived at 7:29 for a 7:30 reservation and were told that our table wasn't ready because we were too early. Now, I understand that sometimes your table can't be ready exactly at the time of your reservation, but we weren't early - please don't lie.
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When we were at Shochu the other day, we walked by Socca and remembered that we'd heard good things, so we decided to try it out. We had a great view, loved the food, and enjoyed the atmosphere. It may just be the boyfriend's new favorite.
We decided to try flights for the first time and sampled a bit of each other's (#2 was generally more fruity, #3 generally more crisp). We also shared the roasted scallops and found them really tasty. After hearing our waitress describe the specials, we decided to each get one - my boyfriend had the barracuda and I had the ravioli, both of which were very good and perfectly cooked. I couldn't help eyeing everyone else's dishes and the pizzettes did look delicious. I think we'll have to get them next time.
For dessert, we had the chocolate hazelnut crunch, which combines three of my favorite things - chocolate, hazelnuts, and crunchy things - so I was expecting to love it and I did. We both did, and it was the perfect end to a wonderful dinner.
One more thing - during our meal the sun started setting and it got really bright for some people in the room, my boyfriend included. Our waitress noticed immediately and lowered the shades right away so that people could see their food again. It was nice to feel so comfortable in a new restaurant, and I'm pretty sure we'll become regulars soon.
The space and staff are very nice. The food was pretty good.
BUT byob-ers beware! There is a FIFTEEN DOLLAR per bottle corkage fee. Man, what a turn off that was. Yes. they do it since they have a full bar, but why even make it BYOB at all? $15 to drink a $20 bottle of wine just doesn't make a lot of fiscal sense.
I'll probably go back, but drink cocktails instead.
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I went to Socca with a group of 5 friends. A couple of us arrived ontime and were seated after a wait of a couple of minutes. The hostess was busy so it wasn't a big deal. Our entire party was seated 15 min after our reservation which was at 7:30
Our server (female, blonde, curly-ish hair) was nice enough...and greated us promptly- she was obviously a little rushed but the place was full-ish on a thursday and only appeared to have 2 head waiters on the floor
... we ordered wine off of their specials menu which was a nice touch. The regular wine menu was pretty standard for Chicago. Nothing out of the ordinary but a perfectly decent selection...
This is were the problems began... It is now around 8pm. 1/2 hour after our reservation and 15 min after our entire party was at the table. We tell our server we need a few minutes to order...She dosnt return to the table until 8:45!! This place is small...i was raising my hand and making eye contact with her over and over again and she just ignored me (and others at the table)
We finally order at 8:45- our server acts like nothing is wrong...even tho i tell her that one of our friends isn't going to be able to eat because she has to leave at 9pm (which shouldnt have been a problem with a 7:30 reservation). The server dosnt appologize or anything just takes our order.
Then it manages to get worse.... We dont get our food until 9:30- a full 45 min after we ordered and a full 2 hours after we arrived (at this point the restaurant is almost empty...everyone seated up to 45 min after us is served). I again tell the server that we aren't happy about the wait...
And then i look down at my steak (Which i ordered because of the yelp reviews) ....One look and anyone would know it was well done, not the medium rare I had asked for. I cut it open and my fears are confirmed. I have to walk up to the server at her side station becasue at this point i am starving and dont want to wait another 45 min for her to come over. She comes back to the table with me and says "you cant be mad at me, i didn't cook it". SERIOUSLY! (also my pommes frites were cold)
She rushes out another...which is cooked perfectly and is delicious.
The manager comes over- I tell him that the new steak is great and that I wouldn't have been so cranky if I hadn't have had to wait 2 hours for my dinner. The guy tried, he mentioned that he wasn't usually in the front of house (it was kinda obvious...) he was nice enough...but didnt really seem to have a complete handle on the situation
They ended up sending over 4 delicious deserts (at this point there were only 4 of us because one of my friends had to leave because the service was so slow).
All of a sudden our server was very concerned about us.. visiting more in our last 1/2 hour than she had the entire 3 hour night...I was kinda annoyed, since i would have just been happier to have decent service the whole night as opposed to great service for the last 1/2 hour.
I probably would have been less pissed if they would have taken the steak off of the bill...I'm sorry but sending me 4 free deserts that i wouldn't have ordered anyways and making me pay for a steak that I not only had to send back but waited ultimately 2.25 hours for is not how most would have handled the situation.
I dont want to be one of those "I was in restaurants for 8 years people" but I was in restaurants for 8 years....so i know how situations like this would normaly be handled....
I am usually the nicest person when it comes to this stuff.......believe me, back in my server days (and prolly in my manager days) i'm sure i f'd up my fair share of situations...but I never ignored a party...which is how my friends and i felt....
In a town like Chicago this should not be acceptable...there are too many talented people in restraunts for situations like this to happen--
so in summary
food - yummy...not remarkable...but i would go back if someone else wanted to go
wine list - standard
service- i'm sure its usually ok...but this situation should be a learning experience (ignoring a situation NEVER makes it easier to handle in the end... fess up to your mistakes and then try to rectify)
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At the Socca, Socca Cabana, the finest food north of Italia.
Oh where to begin with this place. First, it provides all the types of food I love. French, Italian, and wine....ok, wine isn't a food, but you get my drift.
I had the scrumptious hanger steak with the best frites EVER!! That's right, EVER!! They were crispy, had some garlicky seasoning along with this amazing garlicky dipping mayonnaise. At least, that's what the consistency resembled. I think I might like garlic.
The boyfriend had the red snapper with crabby risotto. When I took a taste, it actually transported me to an ocean-side location. I could taste and smell the sea, in a good way.
Mike, our server, was top drawer. He was very knowledgeable with the menu and the wine. Cute as a button to boot!
The atmosphere is date-worthy. Its dark with candle-lit tables. The noise level is conversation friendly.
At the Socca, Socca Cabana...
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This is a really good find on Clark near Wrigley, food that's not over the top but tasty, and atmosphere that makes for a fun evening. Wait staff was friendly, we were seated on time. We enjoyed the mussels and pizza for apps and went with the salmon, hanger steak and short ribs with a red wine to wash it down. This is a great place for those that are looking for a fun, but not loud evening and it's location is great for grabbing drinks after.
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I have been wanting to dine here for the last 2 years, and I finally did this past Saturday. I didn't have any problem reserving a table for 3 at 7:30, we were running late and they were very friendly/accommodating when I called to let them know. we arrived, close to 8 it wasn't very busy (it didn't really get too busy all night, the patio area was full). The food: shared the Spinach Salad, very good...the dressing was great and it was a perfect size to share. For my entree I had the special, Tilefish served w/ Calamari and Mussels...sooooo good!! The other people I was with ordered the Pork (huge portion and good) and Poulet (chicken a little on the dry side, the potatoes and green beans were good...a pretty basic dish). Gelato for dessert! yummy...Pistachio and Vanilla. Our server appeared to be very distracted and was talking to us, but not really looking at us, I was mixed on that. Overall a good experience and I will go back. The atmosphere is relaxed, I like all of the windows...it felt open but not too open. Cheers.
Review for the bar area only.
Hmmmm . . . this place has a great bar, that is very elegantly designed, nice lighting and could be very romantic. What was not romantic is rushing my group out the minute we ordered our first drink. We ended up staying for about an hour after that, but the stuff was a bit cranky.
Didn't have any food, but it did smell delicious.
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Socca is one of my favorites in the city. I love the antipasta board...so many yummy meats and cheeses. The specials are always welcome because the menu is on the smaller side and doesn't change too often. They now offer wine flights which I think are great and the service is top notch. Ask for Mark and he is sure to make your experience an enjoyable one.
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Went here for a friend. The decor is nice, sat by the window had a great view. The service was pretty good. The food, however, was just plain.. eh. Nothing special. And as it is not cheap, it should have been better. Didn't hate it, didn't love it. It is just one of those restaurants that is just "there",,,, if you know what I mean
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My experience here has only been at the bar, I have been meaning to get here for dinner, but alas I always get tripped up on the long journey from Uptown to Lakeview :)
The service at the bar is stellar. I've had great wine, excellent servers and ordered a few small dishes to enjoy at the bar. Great ambience, small, cozy, and a good crowd.
I shall be back for dinner...eventually!
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Not sure how to describe the cuisine here except "delicious". The staff are excellent, wine selection amazing, and atmosphere is great. It's a little expensive, but well worth it if it's within your budget!
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I was in the party of 5 that Janna V mentions below. I did not get to eat because I thought we would have been out of the restaurant by 9:45, instead of getting reordered food by then. However, I did try the steak and fries and they were good. Service was horrible. The "manager" that came out of the back was dressed in street clothes. I thought he was coming up to hit on my friend rather than ask her if her food was ok. Overall, I was disappointed but may go back because I really would like to try the food.
The place was pretty empty as it was a Sunday night, which we didn't mind too much. The athmosphere was nice and everyones drinks were decent.
The appetizers were okay (I forgot what we had exactly) but the food however was just mediocre with a weird balance of quality vs. value. My prime rib was around $50 and tasted like something I could get at Applebee's.
Our server however, was the biggest turn off. Maybe they use younger and inexperienced staff on Sundays but my girlfriend who is now almost 22 recieved a "New to the game huh?" comment when she presented her I.D. To me it just seems in appropriate to make a comment about age and especially to a woman (don't most guys consider that a line that should never be crossed?). He was also wearing levi's and to be honest If I'm paying for a $100 tab I expect something a little more high end.
I'm sorry Socca, but with vast difference in price vs. service it's not really in my interest to visit again.
Mediocre. Beautiful space, and good service, but the food was just OK. Our Scallop appetizer was cold in the center and the Sea bass was very fishy. Steak and Frites were good, as was the wine.
I love eating here. Everything that I have tried to date tasted great. I thought the style was interesting and some of the dishes where refreshingly different such as the rabit rissoto. They also had one of my favorite wines which I don't see often - Guardian Peak from South Africa. I did try one of their basic meals - steak and fries which was fantastic. the meat was cooked to perfection and the fries were flavorful.
However, the service we had the second time was poor. The server ignored us and claimed our food which was very late in getting to us was due to the place being busy. We were there late and everybody around us was actually eating dessert.
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After riding my bike past Socca for the past three months, I finally tried it last night. It was a casual dinner with my mom, but the setting was comfortable and romantic, and it would be a great date restaurant.
We arrived at 7:30 on a Thursday night and the place was nearly empty, so we were seated immediately. Our waiter was wonderful; he knew when to attend to us and when to give us our space, and he was knowledgeable and friendly without being phony. Throughout the meal the place filled up, and it was a fun, lively atmosphere.
The menu is small but not limited, and there are plenty of wines to pair with whatever you're eating. We had a bottle of syrah that was absolutely delicious and pretty affordable. We started with the arugula and goat cheese salad, which was so fantastic that we were both scraping our plates. The cheese was warm and creamy and balanced the spicy arugula and tart apple.
For entrees I had the roasted pork chop with mustard potato cake and wilted spinach. It was honestly one of the better pork chops I've had at any restaurant; thick and perfectly cooked, with a nice crust of spices and dripping with juices. My mom tried the special, seafood risotto, and she said it was delicious as well.
The dessert menu looked tantalizing but we stuck with cappuccinos. Overall we had a great meal and a wonderful time, and our bill was reasonable- under $100 for wine, appetizer, entrees and coffee. I feel like this restaurant could adapt to any sort of meal; a business dinner, a first date, a family meal.... it really is worth a try.
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Went to Socca this week for a birthday party.... we had a large group (approx 25) and our host arranged to do the dinner tasting style where dishes were just continually brought out - we actually never even took a peak at a menu, however, I'm pretty confidant that chef Roger Herring (he came out and introduced himself to our party) provided us with an ample sampling of their "best culinary foot forward" because the feast we had was nothing short of orgasmic.
Appetizers of grilled shrimp, pan roasted scallops, pomme frittes with a truffle cheese dipping sauce (it's like portillo's cheese fries on a crack binge!!) and 4 different types of pizzette... delicious thin crust pizzas - I couldn't get enough of the goat cheese one.
We had a salad course with a classic caesar made just how I like it with lots of parmesan and anchovy flavor, and caprese salads with BIG ol' red and yellow heirloom tomatoes.
3 pastas and 2 risottos came next (at this point I was already in full food coma life support mode but I was not about to pass up a carb bender...)
The gnocchi was the highlight of all 5.... it had chicken, butternut squash and the lightest cream sauce... I would come back to Socca for this alone! The cavatappi bolognese was also delish for a classic red based pasta dish.
The risottos... one was great and the other was way too salty... since I don't know which was which... well, just stick to all of the other wonderful dishes.
Of all the deserts we sampled the Croissant Bread Pudding was something from another planet (and I don't even like bread puddin') - do yourself a favor and splurge on this. I think I may have shed a tear eating it........
I can't wait to come back to Socca and have a regular dinner - if the food and service are as good for a couple as it was for a pricey group, I"ll come back and tack on the last star.
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I went here on a Saturday night recently, party of three. The wait at Francesca's was about 45 minutes, we decided to try Socca instead. We got right in.
Atmosphere is loud, as some have noted already. I found the food to be very very good. My Ceasar salad was excellent - good dressing. I tried some escargot, which I found delicious - not too heavy on the garlic. Cooked in a nice flaky pastry.
I tried the bass special - that was delicious. The fish was cooked right, and the sauce was great. I had a pizzette that was really good.
I like a place that offers a cheaper option - the mini pizzas are under $10.00. The specials and other entrees are noticeably higher. I also tried the gnocci - it was also really nice.
The service was low-key but attentive, and quick. The overall ambiance was pretty nice, except for being loud.
I would note the consistency in quality with all the dishes I tried - there was no stand-out failure. Overall, this place is a good bet.
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Beautiful space makes for comfortable dining. Outdoor seating is nice or seat next to the window and enjoy some of the best neighborhood people watching around.
I went on a Monday night for the 3-course dining meal. I've been to other 3-course pre-fixed meals in the city and they give a variety of choices from the menu. Here you got a typical salad, an ordinary sounding pasta dish and the gelato. I opted to spend a bit more (as I'm sure many diners do) for something a bit more interesting. I split the fries with friends and there wasn't a speck of salt left on the plate they were that good! I followed one salty carb with another - the risotto with rabbit was good but not phenomenal. I thought I'd save it and take it home, but note from Robyn...rabbitt doesn't do well in the doggie bag! Dessert was complimentary (dining in a group of cute girls is always a good idea) and delicious - the specialty gelato not to be missed!
I might come back if I was in the neighborhood but as a dining destination I'd probably pick another spot.
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My husband and I tried Socca for the first time on a Monday evening, and it was a mixed experience. Socca can best be described as nouveau Italian..in the same vein as Il Fiasco. The night we went, we were seated immediately...I tried the wine flight and the chef's tasting menu (which I had to specially request for the waiter to tell me about...it was not listed on the menu). My pasta and salad were very good, but paled in comparison to the great pinot grigio and pomme frites with truffle fondue dip. We literally devoured them!
The restaurant is very very dark, and as the night went on, it filled up it became more intimate and a little loud....and we were forgotten by our waiter. Maybe they were short staffed for a Monday, I'm not sure, but suddenly plates were piling up, drinks went un-refilled and we had to track down our waiter for our check. I think if we head out for another upscale Italian meal, we will make our way over to Il Fiasco..the service was really the clincher...
went here with a friend and would definitely go back - I had gnocchi in a light sauce and it was great. The atmosphere is a bit frazzled - a large room with tables shoved all over (I was convinced our waiter was going to trip and fall). There is also a cute bar area where you first enter - check it out you won't be disappointed!
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The bf & I came here for an MSU Alumni event. The place is beautifully decorated. There was a cash bar, if we wanted, but the apps were complimentary. A big plate of breads, cheeses, olives and meats was laid out on one of the tables. Later, the staff brought out some of the pizzettes. I could have turned over a first born for the prosciutto, arugula, fontina, and cherry tomato pizzette based on its savory flavor alone. At a measly $9, I would consider it a steal. Some things there struck us as odd. The alumni group was rather large and it was organized in a the dining room with regular patrons. The alumni didn't really have a specific area to congregate and I'm positive that I would have been irritated by our group's noise level if I were trying to have a romantic dinner. Also, when we ordered drinks, the wine list was on the wall and the glasses ranged $6-8. Considering the price and that I don't care all that much for wine, I went with the Corona instead. I was rather surprised that my yellowy beer ran us $4.50 each. Even that is high for the area.
I'll give Socca another try, if only to sample that prosciutto pizzette. I will be more cognizant of the beverage options and prices.
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Went on a Friday night after we were turned away from an unnamed restaurant for the 3rd time. Martinis were good. the "Socca" appetizer (sort of a crepe/meat dish) which I have never had anywhere else, was pretty good but not memorable. probably not the restaurant's fault. we had the hangar steak and the chicken risotto. both were not bad but, again, not memorable. the steak and steak frites were good, (the steak was cooked to perfection) and my chicken risotto was good but was very "chicken-broth-y" - i.e., tasted like i could have cooked the whole damn thing in a crock pot with a few cubes of bullion. I realize we walked in without a reservation, but the service wasn't that great - our server, while very nice, didn't greet us for 10 minutes or take our drink orders for over 15 minutes. I walked out over $100 lighter for 2 people (4 martinis, 1 appetizer, and 2 entrees) - not terrible, and we had some good leftovers. All in all, good food for the price which could have been better.
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My sister and I stumbled upon this place for brunch one Sunday when the line at Orange was just too long. They have a limited but delicious brunch menu. I had Croques Monseiur and it did not disappoint. It was served with a tomato sauce that was excellent. The pommes frites were also very good!
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Great casual restaurant experience! The open seating area is inviting as is the smell of French/Italian cuisine. The makers Manhattan was a fresh way to the start the evening. Splitting the Cesar salad was perfect, especially if you like crunchy croutons and garlic. I had the fish of the day with lobster/shrimp risotto which was good but my wife had the poulet (chicken) with mashed potatoes and green beans which was superb and a waiter recommendation. We ended the evening with the chocolate creme brulee which was out of this world - also a waiter recommendation. From the atmosphere, to the presentation, taste, service and tab, this place is as pleasing as any work hard restaurant we have in Chicago. Keep up the good work!
P.S. We returned and I had the rabbit risotto which now ranks up there with one of the best entrees I have ever had.
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I great place to go with friends for a relaxing dinner and a fun time over good food.
Sit in the window, floor to ceiling and spanning the whole of the dinning room, and enjoy the urban setting. It's almost like being in Europe.
The food is unpretentious and well-prepared with a north Italy - south France kind of vibe. Service was great and friendly.
Maybe a second vegetarian option and I could see being a regular here, and honestly, I get the feeling they'd probably remember you.
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Suffering soccatash!
Socca is adequate. It is supposed to be French Italian. Whatever that means. There were frites. And French green beans. And some items have "jus" on the end of them. But I would say this place is about as French as the leaning tower of Pisa.
Started with the $9 arugula and goat cheese salad and I wanted to like it more than I actually did. The goat cheese was oily and had good fatty flavor but was nondescript. Maybe some breading or herbs would have helped.
Then on to salmon that seemed to have been broiled...with the skin on. I know lots of people eat skin off of things. Chicken, fish, etc. But I'm just not that in to skin and if they're going to leave it on, I want there to be enough residual flavor in the dish that it has legs on its own. But alas, the salmon was very bland and had a sauce that was in the wrong flavor family. I tasted my friends snapper and pasta with seafood and all not bad, but not great either.
Mixed reviews on dessert. We had an apple tart thing that was good, but some others in the party had bread pudding and I think someone in the kitchen accidentally used sponges for that batch.
If I lived in the neighborhood, I would go back to Socca from time-to-time. But I don't so I won't.
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My friends and I tend to stay away from Mediterranean / French food when we go out to eat, just because it is unusual to receive such good quality food with the number of French and Italian restaurants in the city. However, Socca definitely went way above our expectations. The atmosphere is crowded but cozy, and it is definitely worth getting multiple courses as well as wine selections. The appetizer the restaurant is named after, the Shrimp Socca, is excellent, as well as the pizzette, and the gnocchi. Great for a fun-loving group who loves to eat!!
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Socca is a great date place. Wonderful staff very friendly and professional. I love the gnocchi its the best! Great place all around!
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I've been here twice and would go back again... The French/Italian (more Italian than French) fusion food is excellent.
The BEST thing on the menu has to be the pomme frites appetizer. They're perfectly crisp, sprinkled with parsley. It comes with with a white truffle black pepper cheese fondue sauce that you pour over it or dip with. Just heavenly. I'd go back and just order these if I was looking for a light meal and drinks. Not ordering this would be a sin in my book!
The pizzette appetizers are pretty good, too.
This is the kind of place where asking the waiter for recommendations is a good way to go.... I really enjoyed the pork chop served over white beans with soprasetta and some vegetables. I don't remember what I got this past time, but I remember liking it.
The wine selections here are good, and reasonable.
I found the service the first time I went to be excellent, this past time it was still above average but a little slow and the waiter was boring.
Both times I've been, its been really quiet. The bar might get loud, but the main dining room is very relaxing, even after it started to get full it wasn't loud.
I hear they have a great brunch, though I haven't been for that...
Prices are reasonable. Atmosphere is a slightly upscale decor with a mixed crowd of people who look elegantly casual and others who dressed up for a night out.
Ask for a table by the window, and its great people watching, too.
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This place is great for any occasion. I have brought my family, out of town friends, and just regular friends here and have never been disappointed. I like how there are more inexpensive options on the menu, like the pizzettes, which are delicious. My dad had the escargot and said it was amazing. I love their arugula salad. Never had a bad meal, friendly staff and a fun atmosphere. A great neighborhood place all around.
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The atmosphere here is very romantic. The servers are knowledgable and friendly. I had the pear arugula salad to start and it was one of the best salads I have had in my life except for one thing. The chevre souffle was a bit gritty. I can't fully explain it but it seemed like when the cheese when melted down it had an odd texture. Other than that, it was marvelous. Our eyes were bigger than our stomachs and we ordered the pomme frites and they come in a huge basket. These are some of the tastiest fries that have ever existed. The truffle cheese fondue was impossibly good and Z nearly had to slap my hand from going in to finger swipe the last bit of goodness in the ramekin.
For my entree, I got the poulet which was very good, though not as memorable as the opening acts. The portions were actually more generous than I expected them to be and I took home leftovers since we had to save room for dessert. Honestly, I can't quite remember what we got for dessert. I remember having a really hard time deciding and we went with the suggestion of our server. It was delicious. This place is a short walk Zachary's place so I imagine that sometime we'll go back just for the frites! Nearly everything was A+ and it will definitely be a dining destination again in the future.
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Like a lot of times when Im want to check a new place out I found myself in here on my owneo! but that didnt impede the friendliness I encountered. The chef(Roger) chatted with me about concerts we had both gone to and the manager(Keith) was just dead-on, not faux friendly, just get-you what you need, and make a difference professional. Val the bartender is not only sweet but also gorgeous(and taken!) The crispy(fried but not deeply!) fish is amazing, and thankfully light enough to fill the gap, but every dish here is a winner as are the desserts. Nice crowd not pretentious but suitably dressed and thankfully not as rack and stacked as Mia F's!
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