Sotto SopraEnoughMy only complaint was that after I made my reservation via OT I was called three times (!) to confirm my reservation.5/14/2013 12:00:00 AMWife loved it.Wife loved it. Low light, classical decorations. The duck was exceptional. The Risotto was the best any of us have ever tasted. They could offer and additional Vegetarian dish or two.5/12/2013 12:00:00 AMWe enjoyed the rockfish andWe enjoyed the rockfish and duck quite a lot, but the pasta was exceptional. Very good wait staff and food. Valet parking a real plus in this busy part of the city. We will definitely return to Sotto Sopra.5/12/2013 12:00:00 AMWe had a great experienceWe had a great experience and enjoyed everything we ate very much! Thank you for a lovely evening!5/11/2013 12:00:00 AMfantastic food and serviceevery dish was excellent, and worth the price. service was superb. not impressed with the decor and it is noisy5/11/2013 12:00:00 AMA delightful dining experienceThe food was delicious and the service fabulous. Pasta was cooked perfectly. Will be going back again.5/11/2013 12:00:00 AMAmazing ItalianRight when we walked in, we were greeted with a smile and a warm atmosphere. Our server was amazing and super helpful with food and wine selection. Amazing pairing with my steak. Flavors were on point and complemented well with the side dish.
Decor was unique and oversized mirrors made the dining area seem much deeper then appears5/8/2013 12:00:00 AMA Gem on Charles Street, BaltimoreOn a street of charming, essentially un-restored turn of the century buildings and store fronts, we discovered a great restaurant, Sotto Sopra. From the quiet, refined interior, talented chef and attentive staff, we were served a delicious 2 course price fix lunch for $15.00 each, plus fantastic homemade desserts. We will be sure to return to this gem on Charles! Thank you!!5/7/2013 12:00:00 AMStill great after all these yearsI use to frequent Sotto Sopra several times a month, but hadn't been back for 5 or 6 years. I am happy to say that Riccardo and Monica still have the magic. The restaurant still looks beautiful, the staff were all personable and professional, and the food was delicious. My party had a lovely shrimp crostini to start, followed by sea bass, rockfish, and pork osobucco ... all were excellent. The wine selection is also quite respectable. I highly recommend it.5/4/2013 12:00:00 AMGood Food with a Little RomanceI had not been to Sotta Sopra for years and years, so I was excited about going back. Overall, it was a good experience. We got there early on a Friday -- about 6. The hostess sat us in the middle of the restaurant next to the only other table that was filled. We didn't say anything (because I knew that in an hour the whole place would be packed) but it was still odd. It was a windy, chilling night and I had to ask that the front door be closed. They accommodated, but I still had to wear my coat for awhile. Irena, our waitress was good, albeit slightly inattentive at first. But she was very nice and had some good suggestions. I had the goat chees salad (good, but too many beets). The spinach ravioli was excellent. A nice experience.5/3/2013 12:00:00 AMService was great and theService was great and the food was excellent. The murals on the wall were interesting and romantic. I ordered the rockfish and my wife ordered the veal ravioli, both were excellent. The food was presented as thoughtfully as it was prepared. I would recommend this restaurant for a romantic evening or when you are looking for gourmet food experience.4/28/2013 12:00:00 AMI read about this restaurantI read about this restaurant and am in agreement to the other comments. Sotto has a nice ambiance to it. Love the murals. The waitresses, both Irina and lauren, were great!! The food was delicioso!!! Definately do it agin. I highly recommend it.4/24/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat Gnocchi!Wow! When we visit Baltimore, we love to go to Sotto Sopra. It is conveniently located if you are staying in the downtown area. We go to Baltimore for Orioles games, stay at the Tremont and often eat at Sotto Sopra. The gnocchi is FANTASTIC!!!4/24/2013 12:00:00 AMWe came in for lunch on aWe came in for lunch on a Saturday and the restaurant was very quiet, with only three or four other tables seated. The setting had the very pleasing feel of a high-ceilinged bistro. Our waiter provided excellent and attentive service, and the $15 two-course lunch menu was a perfect portion size. The soft polenta garnished with snails was excellent and delightfully creamy, not at all like most polenta served at restaurants these days. The vegetable risotto was also very well prepared, and the sorbet that accompanied the pear tart had an excellent and dense mouthfeel which complemented the pastry. Even this small meal was already the best Italian food I've had in Baltimore, and I look forward to returning for dinner.4/20/2013 12:00:00 AMGotten even betterChef has braided seasonal goodies throughout. Tomato soup with blood orange was out of this world!So appreciated our server's gracious approach and a visit from the chef made our day!4/19/2013 12:00:00 AMLunch for a special occasionI took someone to lunch who is important to me. A perfect choice. Looking for it to show up on my dining club.4/18/2013 12:00:00 AMOne of my favorite restaurantsOne of my favorite restaurants in Baltimore! I've been here on multiple occasions and I've been impressed with the service and food every time.4/18/2013 12:00:00 AMDo it more and more!Opera night was a wonderful experience. Outstanding food, and the performers were terrific... especially liked the way the tenor circulated and browsed with the patrons. Do more of this!4/14/2013 12:00:00 AMfood was excellent and ourfood was excellent and our waitress was extremely attentive and helpful4/12/2013 12:00:00 AMThe waitstaff was awesomeThe waitstaff was awesome and the food was great. Went for my wife's 50th birthday and they provided a great meal and a nice atmosphere.4/10/2013 12:00:00 AMSuper Celebration!Thank you so much for inviting us to share in your birthday and anniversary celebrations. Riccardo, you have made Sotto Sopra a special place. You provided a perfect evening and dining experience for us. You served us delicious food in a beautiful place with great atmosphere. We were delighted with our server. Irina provided us with great service and personal attention. She knew your food and wine and gave us great suggestions. Thank you for a lovely evening.4/9/2013 12:00:00 AMOnly excellent things canOnly excellent things can be said about Sotto Sopra. The food selections cover every palate. I cannot wait to go back just for the Caesar Salad! My husbands Calamari was so good he was going to order it again for dessert! The menu selections are so varied that everyone can find something and every meal I've had there has been great. Service is perfection too. What a great venue. Mt. Vernon is beautiful and parking is easy but they have valet for those rare occasions if you can't find a spot. This is a special place, with a special menu, and a special team to serve you. The owner is always finding ways to give back to his staff and his community. It's the full package. If you haven't been to Sotto Sopra, you're really missing out4/9/2013 12:00:00 AMAnother FANTASTIC meal atAnother FANTASTIC meal at Sotta Sopra. Our wedding anniversary happened to fall on the same date as the restaurant's anniversary and the Chef's 40th Birthday. A WONDERFUL, WONDERFUL evening out.4/9/2013 12:00:00 AMLoved being a part of theLoved being a part of the birthday celebration since it was my birthday too! Wonderful evening! Food was very good, per usual and the service was spot on. We'll be back soon!4/9/2013 12:00:00 AMFavorite Restaurant OwnerWe are long-time, regular customers and were thrilled to be able to celebrate the owner's birthday with him on this fabulous evening!4/9/2013 12:00:00 AMFantastic, inspired menu,Fantastic, inspired menu, good service, but a bit loud.4/6/2013 12:00:00 AMAmazing!It was our first time dining here. We wanted Italian, and I picked this place randomly off of Open Table. I have to say it was the best Italian meal I have ever had. The food was fresh and very tasty. The pasta was fresh, even the bread was amazing. The waiter made a great suggestion from the wine list, and there is a parking garage right around the corner. And best of all, the prices were VERY reasonable for a meal and service of this quality. I was shocked at the bill when it came, but in a positive way. :-) My only con is something that the restaurant can't control... noise. It was very livey and noisy. I preffer a quieter dining experience when I eat out, but again, nothing I will hold against the restaurant. We will be back soon!4/6/2013 12:00:00 AMUnpleasant beginning.The food at Sotto Sopra was excellent and the service was quite good as well. We had a slight problem when we arrived on time for our 7 PM reservation when the hostess said we couldn't be seated as the table occupants were finished, but not leaving. After some discussion we agreed to be seated at the bar as we had no idea how long the people would be. When we got to the bar we saw two unoccupied tables and were told they were reserved, one for party of 5 and one had specifically requested in their reservation. Since they were not there, we made our displeasure quietly known to the hostess who spoke with someone and then seated us at that table. We were pleased at that, but an unpleasant start.4/6/2013 12:00:00 AMA beautiful restaurant, wellA beautiful restaurant, well worth the drive in from the suburbs. Food was delicious and creative without being over-the-top. So many items we would have liked to try, but our meals were perfect. Caesar salad presentation was pretty cool. My pumpkin-filled pasta with sausage crumbles topped by a cream sauce was so good I will go back just for that. Was surprisingly light, and the portion was just right. Service was attentive without being overwhelming. Valet parking made it easy to get in and out of. Highly recommend!4/5/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat food - friendly serviceOne of our very favorite restaurants here in Baltimore: great food, friendly service, romantic ambiance. My wife order the roast lamb while I opted for the saltimbocca di vitello. I really liked the saltimbocca but the roast lamb was really out of this world. The desserts were truly amazing as well. An outstanding dining experience!4/4/2013 12:00:00 AMFantastic food! The squidFantastic food! The squid ink pasta was outstanding.4/3/2013 12:00:00 AMWorth the tripHomemade pasta, amazing appetizers a variety of meat and seafood selections. All at a fantastic price without compromise of quality.3/31/2013 12:00:00 AMLove Sotto SopraSotto Sopra is one of my favorite restaurants in the city. The slightly dark, candle-lit dining room makes it a perfect spot to enjoy a romantic evening. The food is always delicious and unique. Be sure to try their seasonal featured dishes, like the hearts of palm salad. With roasted beets, shaved fennel, arugula, goat cheese fritters and a delicious tangerine dressing, it was hauntingly good. Their regular menu items are reasonably priced and portioned appropriately. The service is amazing; friendly and attentive.3/29/2013 12:00:00 AMEuropean style restaurant.European style restaurant. Great food at a great price (lunch menu for USD 15).3/29/2013 12:00:00 AMExcellent service, they haveExcellent service, they have valet parking which is very convenient for this N. Charles Street location. Food was outstanding, we had three courses, Fried calamari was excellent, Lobster ravoli and Veal dishes were extremely well prepared.3/27/2013 12:00:00 AMA touch of Italy with eachA touch of Italy with each taste better than the last. The blend of flavors of each dish was outstanding. Service was knowledgeable, friendly and never made you feel rushed. Loved it!3/23/2013 12:00:00 AMModern American with ItalianModern American with Italian influence. Extensive menu. Nice fresh pasta. I had a crispy sea bass which was very well cooked.3/23/2013 12:00:00 AMExcellent, Elegant choiceStaff was friendly and attentive and the food was superb. My friend ordered the spinach ravioli -- which I don't normally even like -- but I tried it and it was fabulous. I had the wild salmon and with fregola sarda. Wow. Absolutely fantastic.3/22/2013 12:00:00 AMWonderful Italian GemExcellent food and fabulous service. Wonderful menu with so many great choices. Three of us dined together and we all loved everything! Wine was delicious. Will be back-hopefully soon!3/22/2013 12:00:00 AMAlways delicious. Best mushroomAlways delicious. Best mushroom risotto in town. Service on this night was spotty - they were so busy and had only 2 servers which made for a much longer evening than we had planned.3/19/2013 12:00:00 AMWe really enjoyed the food,We really enjoyed the food, wine and service. Outstanding all the way around. Let me also add that their desserts were of the chart.3/16/2013 12:00:00 AMBeen here several times inBeen here several times in the past and have enjoyed it every time. The wait staff is friendly and helpful and know the food well so that if you order something unique they make sure that you will like the tastes. Wine selections are well blended with the menu and food is excellent. Portions are just the right size. On my list of favorites.3/16/2013 12:00:00 AMFood was great, as usual,Food was great, as usual, service was very good,as usual, but the experience was much more costly than I remember from prior visits at Sotto Sopra.3/16/2013 12:00:00 AMSotto Sopra continues to beSotto Sopra continues to be a great option on the Charles Street corridor for a quality meal after all these years. Sadly on the day we visited they had a very limited menu. According to the server it was due to Restaurant Week just ending a couple of days before and they had not implemented a full new menu. The options that were offered were tasty and prepared to everyone's liking.2/6/2013 12:00:00 AMTop Notch!You did it again! Always top notch! You never disappoint. Riccardo, your Restaurant Week menu was innovative and creative. Our dinners were delicious. Shannon delivered the best service. Thank you for a most enjoyable evening from start to finish.2/2/2013 12:00:00 AMWe used to dine at Sotto SopraWe used to dine at Sotto Sopra very regularly when we lived closer by. Glad to see that the quality of the food and service were still of very high standard. Even though it was New Years Eve, the restaurant deal well with the crowds and the food was expertly prepared and presented. A solid choice for a night out on the Charles Street cooridor.12/31/2012 12:00:00 AMAlways good. Great friendlyAlways good. Great friendly service. Good wine recommendations12/28/2012 12:00:00 AM