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Name: Sotto
Address: 1610 14th St NW, Washington, DC, United States, 20009
Telephone: (202) 803-2908
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.4

Sotto

4.4

141 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

1610 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009

About this restaurant

Romantic
Great for live music
Lively

Charming and intimate, Sotto is an underground bar, restaurant, and live music venue brought to you by Ari Gejdenson and his Mindful Restaurant Group team. Recreating the experience in an old school jazz club, this hidden gem is located below sister restaurant Ghibellina, and it showcases artfully crafted cocktails, rustic Tuscan cuisine, and the best musicians in D.C. A great spot for either an intimate date or a large group gathering, and everything in between.

Please be aware of a few house rules:

1. We look forward to having you join us and are happy to hold your table for up to fifteen minutes. To contact us with a special request, please email info@sottodc.com
2. Ticketed events can be purchased in our website for $15 or at the door $20 per person to be included in your bill.
3. Your ticket grants you reservation only for the selected showtime.
4. Please note your ticket grants you a seat, you might be asked to share a table.
5. You must be 21 or older.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Dinner Service Tuesday - Thursday 5:00pm - 10:30pm // Late Night Menu until 11:30pm Happy Hour 5pm-7pm //Bar Open until 12am Friday and Saturday 5:00pm - 11:30pm - Late Night Menu until 12:30am Happy Hour 5pm-7pm // Bar Open until 1:30am Sunday/Monday - Closed
Phone number
(202) 803-2908
Website
http://www.sottodc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
Please e-mail Whitney@mindfulrestaurants.com with any inquiries regarding private events.

Location
1610 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
Neighborhood
Logan Circle
Cross street
Between Q and Corcoran NW
Parking details
Valet is available directly in front of the restaurant
Public transit
We are located in the neighborhood of Logan Circle and accessible by bus and/or metro. The closest metro stops include:*U Street African-American Civil War Memorial/Cardozo - Green Line*Dupont Circle - Red Line
Entertainment
Sotto offers free live music nightly - check our website for music schedule.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine

Varietá D'olive$5.00
house cured olives
Riso al Salto$10.00
crispy risotto cakes, prosciutto, tomato coriander sauce
Burrata$16.00
olive oil poached cherry tomatoes, saba vinegar, micro basil, sea salt, toasted bread
Fegatini$8.00
chicken liver crostini, anchovy, capers, vermouth
Crostone di Melanzana$10.00
eggplant, zucchini, red onion, tomato, red pepper, garlic, sheep's milk ricotta
Fritto Misto$15.00
buttermilk fried calamari, seasonal vegetables

Insalate

Insalata Ghibellina$12.00
arugula, avocado, roasted tomatoes, emmenthaler, pine nuts, basil pesto
Insalata Caprese$14.00
sliced tomato, mozzarella di'bufala, basil, olive oil, vincotto
Insalata di Stagione$12.00
bibb lettuce, cherry tomatoes, goat cheese, red grapes, scallions, sunflower seeds, candied walnuts, raspberry vinaigrette

Zuppa

La Zuppa del Giorno$9.00
house-made soup of the day

Salumi e Formaggi

Varietá di Salumi Artigianali

$26 / $7 ea. Selection of our salumi, fegatini, pickles

Salame Toscano | Fra'mani | California
Finocchiona | Creminelli | Utah
Salametto Piccante | Fra'mani | California
Prosciutto | Emilia-Romagna | Italy

Varietá di Formaggi Italiani

$22 / $6 ea. Selection of imported italian cheeses, raisin walnut bread & fig jam

Quadrello di Bufala | Buffalo | Lombardia
Brunet | Goat | Piemonte
Gorgonzola Dolce | Cow | Piemonte
Black Truffle Pecorino | Sheep | Toscana

Primi Piatti

Tagliatelle al Ragú$20.00
beef ragú, grana padano
Spaghetti di Seppia$25.00
squid ink pasta, maryland blue crab, lemon butter, garlic, onion, spicy peppers
Risotto Spinaci$17.00
quadrello and spinach fonduta, crispy spinach, lemon vinaigrette, grana padano
Gnocchi con Salsa Crudo$18.00
zucchini, heirloom tomatoes, garlic, white wine, red pepper flakes, basil, ricotta salata
Paccheri con Ragú di Agnello$20.00
white wine braised lamb, green olives, tomato, grana padano, mint

Secondi

Disossata alla Griglia$38.00
14oz porcini-rubbed ribeye, olio verde, arugula
Pollo al Mattone$26.00
free-range chicken cooked under a hot brick, balsamic chicken jus
Vitello con Cipollini in Agrodolce$36.00
grilled veal chop, baby arugula, cipollini onion balsamic reduction
Pesce del Giorno
fish of the day
- Market Price
Bistecca alla Fiorentina
45oz grilled bone-in porterhouse steak, garlic and rosemary-infused olive oil
- per due$110.00

Contorni

Patate Arrosto$9.00
oven-roasted potatoes, garlic, rosemary, black peppercorns
Cavolfiore Stufato$9.00
cauliflower, tomato, garlic, rosemary, fennel seeds, parsley
Fagiole Saltare$9.00
white beans, garlic, baby kale, tomato, lemon
Barbabietole Arrostiti$9.00
roasted local beets, vincotto, basil, mint, parsley

Le Nostre Pizze

Margherita di Bufala$16.00
tomato sauce, basil, buffalo mozzarella
Napoli$35.00
tomato sauce, mozzarella, anchovies, capers, oregano, garlic, peperoncino
Quattro Formaggi$17.00
buffalo mozzarella, ricotta, grana padano, pecorino romano, garlic, basil, oregano, pickled hot peppers
Salsiccia e Cipolla$17.00
tomato sauce, sausage, roasted onions, provolone, grana padano, basil, oregano, peperoncino
Marinara$15.00
tomato sauce, oregano, garlic, basil, olio verde
Funghi$18.00
herb roasted mushrooms, goat cheese, spring onions, pecorino, truffle oil
Olive e Carciofi$18.00
nostralina olives, artichokes, sundried tomatoes, smoked mozzarella, basil, garlic, peperoncino, grana padano
Vongole$20.00
little neck clams, garlic, parsley, peperoncino, crème fraîche
E.V.O.O. Schiacciata$8.00
hot, fresh, flatbread, fresh herbs, extra virgin olive oil, salt, black pepper

Pizza Add-Ons

While we welcome you to customize your pizza, please note that substitutions are not permitted

Oregano
free
Sliced Garlic
free
Olives$1.00
Basil$1.00
Capers$1.00
Red Onion$1.00
Olio Verde$2.00
Arugula$2.00
Anchovy$2.00
Sun-Dried Tomatoes$2.00
Roasted Peppers$2.00
Calabrian Chilies$2.00
Provolone$2.00
Mozzarella Fior di Latte$2.00
Grana Padano$2.00
Pecorino Romano$2.00
Sausage$3.00
Finocchiona$3.00
Buffalo Mozzarella$3.00
Artichokes$3.00
Gorgonzola Dolce$3.00
Ricotta$3.00
Brunet$3.00
Prosciutto$3.00
Smoked Mozzarella$3.00
Confit Tomatoes$3.00
Mushrooms$3.00

Dolci

Panna Cotta$9.00
cream, vanilla, saba
Tiramisu$9.00
ladyfingers soaked in espresso, mascarpone cheese, frangelico, topped with espresso and cocoa powder
Gelati e Sorbetti$9.00
seasonal flavors, house-made
Affogato al Caffe$9.00
fior di latte gelato "drowned" in espresso
Torta di Gianduja$9.00
chocolate-hazelnut cake, honey crème fraîche, hazelnut brittle
Biscotti Vin Santo$15.00
castello di poppiano vin santo, almond cantucci

Vini al Bicchiere

Bollicine

Brachetto | Col Dei Venti | Piedmont
- Glass$9.00
- Bottle$64.00
Brut Rose | Jeio | Veneto
- Glass$11.00
- Bottle$50.00
Moscato | Vietti 'Cascinetti' | Piedmont
- Glass$9.00
- Bottle$56.00
Moscato D'asti NV Annalisa | Piemonte
- Glass$8.00
- Bottle$36.00
Prosecco | La Luca | Veneto
- Glass$11.00
- Bottle$45.00

Bianchi

Chardonnay | Di Leonardo 'Father's Eyes' | Friuli
- Glass$15.00
- Bottle$72.00
Greco | Mastroberardino 'Mastro' | Campania
- Glass$13.00
- Bottle$54.00
Pinot Grigio | Riff | Alto Adige
- Glass$10.00
- Bottle$45.00
Sauvignon Blanc | Dipinti | Trentino Alto-Adige
- Glass$12.00
- Bottle$54.00

Rosato

Sangiovese | Piazza del Castello | Toscana
- Glass$11.00
- Bottle$49.00

Rossi

Cabernet Sauvignon | Prelius 'Maremma' | Toscana
- Glass$15.00
- Bottle$65.00
Nero D'avola Blend | Planeta 'La Segreta' | Toscana
- Glass$14.00
- Bottle$58.00
Pinot Noir | Nals Margreid | Trentino Alto-Adige
- Glass$13.00
- Bottle$56.00
Sangiovese | Di Majo Norante | Molise
- Glass$12.00
- Bottle$47.00

Dolci

Recioto Della Valpolicella | Monte Faustino | Veneto
- Glass$14.00
- Bottle$84.00
Vin Santo | Castello Poppiano | Toscana
- Glass$12.00
- Bottle$72.00

Draft Beer

Peroni | Pale Lager | IT$7.00
Flying Dog | 'Numero Uno' Mexican Lager | MD$7.00
Right Proper | 'Raised by Wolves' Pale Ale | DC$7.00
Port City | 'Monumental' IPA | VA$7.00
Rar | 'Groove City' Hefeweissen | MD$7.00
3 Stars | Peppercorn Saison | DC$7.00

Bottled Beer

Dogfish Head | 'Seaquench' Sour Ale | DE$8.00
Flying Dog | 'Bloodline' Blood Orange Ale | MD$7.00
Jailbreak | 'Infinite' Amber Lager | MO$7.00
Stone | 'Delicious' IPA | CA$7.00
Atlas | 'District Common' Hybrid | DC$10.00
Ommegang | 'Rosetta' Cherry Lambic-Kriek | NY$12.00
Anxo Cidre Blanc | Hard Apple Cider | DC$11.00
Left Hand | Nitro Milk Stout | CA$8.00

Cocktails

Exit Only$13.00
old overholt rye, montenegro, mint demerara syrup, lemon
Minor Threat$13.00
grapefruit infused mezcal, lillet rose, agave, lemon, prosecco
Banned In DC$13.00
civic vodka, pineau des charentes rouge, plum syrup, lemon, soda
Pay No Attention$13.00
white rum, flying dog bloodline syrup, lemon, prosecco
Wait a Minute$13.00
rhubarb infused gin, lillet rogue, campari
Been Drinkin' Watermelon$13.00
cachaca, watermelon juice, honey, lime, peychaud bitters
Sotto Punch$11.00
white wine, velvet falernum, passionfruit, flying dog numero uno

Barrel-Aged Cocktail

Rosita$17.00
tequila, campari, sweet vermouth, dry vermouth

Late Night

Tuesday-Thursday 10:30-11:30pm; Friday & Saturday 11:30pm-12:30am

Margherita di Bufala$16.00
tomato sauce, basil, buffalo mozzarella
Napoli$15.00
tomato sauce, mozzarella, anchovies, capers, oregano, garlic, peperoncino
Quattro Formaggi$17.00
buffalo mozzarella, ricotta, grana padano, pecorino romano, garlic, basil, oregano, pickled hot peppers
Salsiccia e Cipolla$17.00
tomato sauce, sausage, roasted onions, provolone, grana padano, basil, oregano, peperoncino
Marinara$15.00
tomato sauce, oregano, garlic, basil, olio verde
Funghi$18.00
herb roasted mushrooms, goat cheese, spring onions, pecorino, truffle oil
Olive e Carciofi$18.00
nostralina olives, artichokes, sundried tomatoes, smoked mozzarella, basil, garlic, peperoncino, grana padano
Vongole$20.00
little neck clams, garlic, parsley, peperoncino, crème fraîche

Late Night - Pizza Add-Ons

While we welcome you to customize your pizza, please note that substitutions are not permitted

Oregano
free
Sliced Garlic
free
Olives$1.00
Basil$1.00
Capers$1.00
Red Onion$1.00
Olio Verde$2.00
Arugula$2.00
Anchovy$2.00
Sun-Dried Tomatoes$2.00
Roasted Peppers$2.00
Calabrian Chilies$2.00
Provolone$2.00
Mozzarella Fior di Latte$2.00
Grana Padano$2.00
Pecorino Romano$2.00
Sausage$3.00
Finocchiona$3.00
Buffalo Mozzarella$3.00
Artichokes$3.00
Gorgonzola Dolce$3.00
Ricotta$3.00
Brunet$3.00
Prosciutto$3.00
Smoked Mozzarella$3.00
Confit Tomatoes$3.00
Mushrooms$3.00

What 141 people are saying

Sotto reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4

4.4 based on all time ratings

4.2Food
4.2Service
4.4Ambience
4Value

Noise • Energetic

141 Reviews

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rwnaressi
Washington DC2 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 23, 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Good music and good food, but a little loud on the sitting area. Food is overpriced.
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SamD
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on May 9, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I like the decor and the general feel of the place. The service impeccable and the food is always the best. It is my favorite restaurant and only a block away from lucky me.
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KarenJ
Washington DC1 review
3.0
Dined on April 28, 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Attended the comedy show in the basement. Food portions are way too small for the price. Place is very dark and hard to read the menu. Food average nothing to brag about.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City1 review
1.0
Dined on April 1, 2019
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Not what we expected. Closes very early Sunday.
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Sammie
Washington DC3 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 15, 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
This place is okay if youve got nothing going on and want to be in a lively space. Basic lack of communication and mismanagement make this a mediocre spot at best. Wouldn't go out of my way to go here again.
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DarrylF
Washington DC4 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 18, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent entertainment
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DanielleP
Washington DC8 reviews
4.0
Dined on January 30, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Came in for date night on a Tuesday. To our surprise we didn’t need a reservation since the restaurant was empty. In addition to a comedy show about to be performed. Overall everything was great but the food could use a little more seasoning though.
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DLR1
Washington DC32 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 25, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An excellent music venue. Large stage for musicians. Good acoustics. Tables not crowded together. Food from Ghibellina is excellent. Service Outstanding.
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GRman VIP
Washington DC19 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 30, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was exceptional. The Bartenders are your guide to nirvana. The ambience was perfect and on Tuesday evening there is phenomenal comedy with great local and rising star comedians. Go, Eat, Drink, Laugh, Drink some more
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SharpandSound VIP
Washington DC43 reviews
4.0
Dined on August 22, 2018
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
The music is wayyyy too loud. I understand that when a band is playing that the music may be at a higher level however, on breaks, the house music was too loud. It was difficult for the bartender and servers to hear us when speaking.
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1610 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009

Additional information

Cross street
Between Q and Corcoran NW
Neighborhood
Logan Circle
Hours of operation
Dinner Service Tuesday - Thursday 5:00pm - 10:30pm // Late Night Menu until 11:30pm Happy Hour 5pm-7pm //Bar Open until 12am Friday and Saturday 5:00pm - 11:30pm - Late Night Menu until 12:30am Happy Hour 5pm-7pm // Bar Open until 1:30am Sunday/Monday - Closed
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Valet is available directly in front of the restaurant
Public transit
We are located in the neighborhood of Logan Circle and accessible by bus and/or metro. The closest metro stops include:*U Street African-American Civil War Memorial/Cardozo - Green Line*Dupont Circle - Red Line
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Entertainment
Sotto offers free live music nightly - check our website for music schedule.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine

Website
http://www.sottodc.com/
Phone number
(202) 803-2908
Private party facilities
Please e-mail Whitney@mindfulrestaurants.com with any inquiries regarding private events.

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Antipasti

Varietá D'olive$5.00

Riso al Salto$10.00

Burrata$16.00

Fegatini$8.00

Crostone di Melanzana$10.00

Fritto Misto$15.00

Insalate

Insalata Ghibellina$12.00

Insalata Caprese$14.00

Insalata di Stagione$12.00

Zuppa

La Zuppa del Giorno$9.00

Salumi e Formaggi

Varietá di Salumi Artigianali

Salame Toscano | Fra'mani | California

Finocchiona | Creminelli | Utah

Salametto Piccante | Fra'mani | California

Prosciutto | Emilia-Romagna | Italy

Varietá di Formaggi Italiani

Quadrello di Bufala | Buffalo | Lombardia

Brunet | Goat | Piemonte

Gorgonzola Dolce | Cow | Piemonte

Black Truffle Pecorino | Sheep | Toscana

Primi Piatti

Tagliatelle al Ragú$20.00

Spaghetti di Seppia$25.00

Risotto Spinaci$17.00

Gnocchi con Salsa Crudo$18.00

Paccheri con Ragú di Agnello$20.00

Secondi

Disossata alla Griglia$38.00

Pollo al Mattone$26.00

Vitello con Cipollini in Agrodolce$36.00

Pesce del Giorno

Bistecca alla Fiorentina

Contorni

Patate Arrosto$9.00

Cavolfiore Stufato$9.00

Fagiole Saltare$9.00

Barbabietole Arrostiti$9.00

Le Nostre Pizze

Margherita di Bufala$16.00

Napoli$35.00

Quattro Formaggi$17.00

Salsiccia e Cipolla$17.00

Marinara$15.00

Funghi$18.00

Olive e Carciofi$18.00

Vongole$20.00

E.V.O.O. Schiacciata$8.00

Pizza Add-Ons

Oregano

Sliced Garlic

Olives$1.00

Basil$1.00

Capers$1.00

Red Onion$1.00

Olio Verde$2.00

Arugula$2.00

Anchovy$2.00

Sun-Dried Tomatoes$2.00

Roasted Peppers$2.00

Calabrian Chilies$2.00

Provolone$2.00

Mozzarella Fior di Latte$2.00

Grana Padano$2.00

Pecorino Romano$2.00

Sausage$3.00

Finocchiona$3.00

Buffalo Mozzarella$3.00

Artichokes$3.00

Gorgonzola Dolce$3.00

Ricotta$3.00

Brunet$3.00