Sofia's Named Best Italian by Readers

While Caldwell and West Caldwell boast numerous restaurants, North Caldwell is home to just one, Sofia's.

The husband-and-wife-owned Italian restaurant may be tucked away on Main Street near the Passaic County border, but that hasn't stopped Caldwell area diners from discovering and returning again and again to this favorite spot. 

Now those satisfied Sofia-philes have declared it the "Best Italian" in the Caldwells, according to the first poll on Caldwells Patch.

The passion for authentic Italian fare was evident, with several readers proclaiming there's far too much of it here to pick just one restaurant. Still Sofia's fanbase flocked to the site to vote and comment.

Here's some of what they had to say about Joe and Susie Cicchino's establishment, which dates back to 1998:

"Moved here from Italy with my family a few years ago and I never thought I'd have food just like at home till my first time at Sofia's." —Alessio Montanucci

"Sofia's!! Great place !! Really nice, neighborhood place, with a warm family atmosphere - Food is Fantastic!!—Rich McAllister

The next Reader's Choice poll will appear on Monday, March 5. So remember to come back to give your two cents on the "best of" topic of the week.

Meanwhile, feel free to review your favorite Italian restaurants from this week's poll: