Experts' Choice Award Max Soha
What the experts agree on
Upper West Side Italian gem where Columbia students and locals gather for hearty, affordable pasta and meatballs in a cozy, ramshackle space that's always packed and worth the squeeze.
“Comfy, tin-ceilinged hangout for Columbia and other area students, who come to linger over coffee on the couches or show up for beer and wine at happy hour (Wed & Fri 5–7pm).”
– Rough Guide
Zagat3.5
"Cash-only SoHa offers "rustic" Italian staples in a "cozy" space with the option to "eat outside", while the Caffe features "comfy couches and chairs for relaxing and eating."" Full review
Michelin Guide "It's wall-to-wall at this beloved trattoria, where cheerful patrons can be found slurping down heaping bowls of pasta in a lively atmosphere."
Gayot12.0
"Come to this Upper West Side Italian joint for the food, stay for the cozy vibe." Full review
New York Magazine Critic's Pick
"Hearty rigatoni with meatballs and Italian sausageboth as good (and as cheap) as they are downtown at perennially cramped sister restaurant Max."
Time Out "Columbia undergrads on a budget crowd this ramshackle neighborhood trattoria for comforting Italian standards." Full review
Not For Tourists "The Italian genius of Max, uptown."
