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Have you tried Sofia Hamilton?

📍 Sofia by Santa Lucia, Almada Street, Hamilton

I’d seen plenty of hype around Sofia by Santa Lucia in Hamilton, so it was time to finally get along and give it a try myself.

They have a lunch menu available as well as dedicated gluten-free and vegan menus, which I’ve included in the photos for anyone who wants to have a look before visiting.

First Impressions

First thing I noticed when I walked in was the decor.

This place looks very fresh and fancy.

Too fancy for this old chunk of coal anyway.

But enough about the surroundings. Let’s get onto the important part — the food.

Lasagna Fritta

I started with the Lasagna Fritta.

Simply put, it’s basically lasagna wrapped in some sort of fried coating — and I’m absolutely on board with that idea.

I was expecting it to potentially be quite heavy, but the batter was actually really light and crispy.

Lasagna + crispy fried coating?

Lovely jubbly.

Chicken Milanese

For my main course I went for the Chicken Milanese.

Some size of portion this.

You get a massive piece of breaded chicken alongside a very healthy helping of spaghetti.

When it arrived, I genuinely wasn’t sure I was going to get through the whole thing.

But since I’m not a quitter, I made sure it got finished.

A proper filling main course and definitely one to go for if you’re arriving hungry.

Gluten-Free Options at Sofia Hamilton

My sister ordered the Straccetti Di Carne from the gluten-free menu.

I can’t give you my own verdict because I didn’t order it, but she gave it a straight 10/10.

Can’t really say much more than that!

Having a separate gluten-free menu also gives you a decent selection to choose from rather than being stuck with one or two options.

There’s a dedicated vegan menu available too.

Is Sofia Hamilton Worth Visiting?

I have to say, this definitely lived up to the hype I’d seen around it.

Great service, lovely food, massive portions and a really nice restaurant inside.

It’s somewhere I wouldn’t hesitate to return to.

The only slight issue is parking around Almada Street, but I’ve been told you can park at the nearby Water Palace car park for around 50p and you’re basically right next to the restaurant. As parking charges can change, it’s worth checking before you visit.

Overall?

Big thumbs up from Ribz. 👍

📍 Sofia Hamilton
Almada Street
Hamilton, South Lanarkshire

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