Special Events at Via Sophia by the Sea

The Italian Gondola Experience

You don’t need to go to the Italian Alps to have a beautiful experience in a Gondola.

The custom-built Alpine Gondola can accommodate up to 6 guests. While your Gondola will be heated, we recommend dressing warmly or bringing a blanket in case of cold weather conditions. There is a two-hour dining limit for your reservation, as well as a $350.00 food and beverage minimum.

Cancelling without 72 hours notice will result in a charge of $25 per person. Cancelling without 24 hours notice will result in a $350 charge to the card we have on file.

Book your reservation now for an intimate dining experience at Via Sophia by the Sea.


New Year’s Eve at Via Sophia by the Sea

Say goodbye to 2022 with an extravagant dinner at Via Sophia by the Sea. We are offering a special four-course menu with live entertainment during dinner. Join us during the second seating for a midnight toast as we ring in the New Year together.

  • First Seating - $150 per person, four courses, amuse bouche, welcome toast (5PM, 530PM, 6PM)

  • Second Seating - $170 per person, four courses, amuse bouche, welcome aperitivo, midnight toast (8:30PM, 9:00PM, 9:30PM)

Gondolas are also available for NYE dinner reservations during the First and Second Seating. $350 Food & Beverage Minimum.


New Year’s Eve at Rabbit Hole

Join us at Rabbit Hole, Kennebunk's newest spot for late night shenanigans & drinks, for a New Year's celebration you won't forget! It's time to put 2022 in the books and we plan to do it with style. With Hot Radio Maine’s DJ B Aull on the decks, drinks, gourmet snacks, and a large screen TV to watch the ball drop in Times Square, we'll have everything you need to celebrate NYE with your friends.

NYE for 1: Includes One ticket for entry and a glass of bubbles for a midnight toast.

NYE VIP for 2: Includes two entry tickets and a bottle of Prosecco along with a midnight toast..


New Year’s Day Brunch

Join us for Brunch on Sunday, January 1st between 10AM and 2PM. We’ll be featuring a special New Year’s offer of bottomless mimosas alongside our regular menu.

Bottomless mimosas $35 per person with purchase of food.


Romantacismo | Paint the Town Red

Join us in February to celebrate the real language of love: Italian Food. Bring your date to Via Sophia by the Sea for Romantacismo, a romantic dinner for two.

Included for $85:

  • 1 Caprese

  • 2 Bolognese

  • 1 Tiramisu


Zero ABV Italian Cocktails at Via Sophia by the Sea

Negroni. Spagliato. With Zero ABV Prosecco.

Are you a free spirit looking to learn more about unspirited cocktails? 0 ABV is in and the selection of complex and nuanced non-alcoholic beverages for adults grows more impressive every day. Follow up on that New Year’s resolution and keep Dry January interesting at Via Sophia by the Sea. Join our Bar Supervisor to learn how to turn your favorite Italian Cocktail into a free-spirited drink.

Part of Via Sophia by the Sea’s programming for Wellness Month in January!

Saturday, January 14th at 1pm
Saturday, January 28th at 1pm

Interested in having an Italian Cocktail Class for you and your friends? Check out our Private Events page!