Max Soha

Max Soha is a nice little Italian restaurant very close to Columbia University. The decor is plain, yet cozy. The restaurant has outdoor seating and just enough room inside (parents: we were able to bring a stroller to the tableside). The menu was extensive, and there were a good number of daily specials. The waitstaff was pleasant and friendly. Our meal was very good (black ravioli), served quickly, and not expensive. The restaurant is cash only. Needless to say we had to leave to find the nearest ATM, then return to pay our bill. A bit of a hassle. There's nothing really unique or stellar about this restaurant, but if you are near Columbia and looking for a new place, it's worth a try. more

So sad. This restaurant used to be an old standby from yummy down-home pasta. They would make slightly overcooked fresh pasta that would melt in your mouth... and I don't normally like fresh pasta. Sigh. They've gone al dente on what used to be my fav dish there Fettuccine al Sugo, now it tastes like anywhere else. Why must EVERYPLACE al dente EVERYTHING. It's like when you go to the suburbs & suddenly you can't get any bread except for sour dough bread, because everyone thinks it's special or classy or something. I had to ask the waiter whether they switched from fresh pasta to boxed.

It was a sad day. I'll go back one more time... I'll update again, if it was a fluke, but if they haven't gone back to their old ways, this review stands. more