Chef Vira Chudasma has introduced a new fine-dining option to central Georgetown with the April opening of Sovian Restaurant and Cocktail Lounge. The establishment bills itself as an upscale European-style steakhouse that draws on culinary traditions from southern France and Italy and adds premium beef and seafood to the town’s restaurant mix.
Menu and dining focus
Sovian’s menu, developed and curated by Chudasma, centres on classic European preparations and premium cuts of meat. Signature items listed by the restaurant include:
- Braised wagyu boeuf bourguignon — beef slow-cooked in red wine from Burgundy
- Coq au vin — red wine-braised half chicken
- Premium steaks — offerings such as a 30-day dry-aged ribeye and a 34-ounce bone-in cote de boeuf
- Grilled Spanish octopus — a seafood option reflecting Mediterranean influence
- Signature vegetable side — roasted cauliflower and romanesco with house-made salsa macha
Wines and cellar
Chudasma, who has worked as a sommelier, has assembled a substantial wine collection in Sovian’s cellar. The restaurant reports a total of 2,100 bottles, featuring selections ranging from European vintages to international labels. Examples cited include Frank Family Cabernet Sauvignon and AIX Rosé from Provence.
Background and local presence
Chudasma said her travels across Europe influenced the restaurant’s curation. Sovian is her second venture in Georgetown; she also owns La Riv, an Italian restaurant in town. The new restaurant occupies space at 1500 Rivery Blvd., Ste. 2175, and maintains an online presence at the address provided by the business.
"The fine dining scene in Georgetown has historically been thin."
She has said she opened Sovian after identifying a need for higher-end dining choices in the local market and sees the restaurant as a different offering compared with the steakhouses frequently found elsewhere. Chudasma told reporters that Georgetown’s community response to her restaurants has been welcoming.
What this means for Georgetown
The arrival of Sovian adds another tier of dining to Georgetown’s options. For residents and visitors this means:
- Greater access to table-service, fine-dining meals with European culinary influences.
- Availability of premium steaks and an expanded wine list for special-occasion dining.
- Another locally owned business operating alongside existing eateries, contributing to the town’s hospitality sector.
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Chef/Owner | Vira Chudasma |
| Style | European-style steakhouse (southern France, Italy) |
| Notable offerings | Wagyu boeuf bourguignon, coq au vin, 30-day dry-aged ribeye, 34-oz cote de boeuf |
| Wine cellar | Approximately 2,100 bottles |
| Location | 1500 Rivery Blvd., Ste. 2175, Georgetown |
Residents interested in reservations or visiting can find more information on the restaurant’s website. Sovian’s opening signals a deliberate effort by a local restaurateur to expand Georgetown’s dining scene toward higher-end European flavours and a larger wine programme.
