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Sotto Sopra, Baltimore, MD

Sotto Sopra

4.8 (3686)
$31 to $50
Italian
405 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21201

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Sotto Sopra is an Italian restaurant housed in a beautiful 19th century building just blocks north of Baltimore’s Harborplace on Charles Street. Sotto Sopra specializes in true contemporary Italian cuisine adapting farm to table. We buy local whenever it is possible. The perfect risotto, handmade pastas, roasted meats, local seafood, and regional produce are here for your total enjoyment.

Sotto Sopra invites you to dine for dinner every evening. Eat.Drink.Sleep.Dream--Italian

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Riccardo Bosio
  • Private party facilities
    The ambiance of Sotto Sopra's 19th century building in Baltimore's cultural district is the perfect partner with our contemporary Italian cuisine in creating special memories. Whether a rehearsal dinner, small wedding reception, family celebration or corporate events Sotto Sopra makes you the star.
  • Private party contact
    Ricardo Bosio: (410) 625-0534
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Mt. Vernon
  • Cross street
    Mulberry and Franklin St.<br />Valet ONLY FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Public transit
    Downtown Trolley - Free Circulator
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Opera Night 5 course prefixed menu

    $85.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Join us for live opera from 6pm to 9pm with a five course prefixed menu. Please arrive before 6pm to be seated. PLEASE NOTE: REGULAR MENU/SERVICE IS NOT AVAILABLE! THIS IS A 3 HOUR EVENT! A $55 CHARGE WILL BE ADDED TO CANCELATION / NO SHOWS LESS THAN 48 HOURS FOR ALL PARTY SIZE. Thank you for your understanding. If the cancellation is due to an emergency, there will be no cancellation charge upon submission of proof of the emergency.

Private dining

What 3,686 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Baltimore / Maryland

    Romantic

  • Baltimore / Maryland

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

  • Baltimore

    Great for fine wines

  • Baltimore

    Romantic

  • Baltimore

    Italian

  • Baltimore

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sotto Sopra is celebrated for its "amazing service" and "phenomenal food." Diners commend the "beautiful ambiance," reminiscent of a theater, enhancing the dining experience. The Italian cuisine, particularly the carbonara, is often praised as "the best." While some dishes occasionally miss the mark, the consistent "top-notch" service and warm atmosphere make it a beloved Baltimore destination.
3,686 Reviews
  1. Terry VIP

    Baltimore13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service. Stopped in before a show at the Hippodrome. Definitely want to go back when we have longer to try more things!

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  2. Gretchen

    Washington, D.C. Area10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful meal at Sotto Sopra last night, thanks to a gift from my best friend for my birthday. From the moment we were welcomed to the time we left, the staff was attentive and lovely. Riccardo recommended we use the mural painted by his sister as the backdrop for a photo, and he was 100% correct - beautiful. The hostess took several pictures for us, so graciously. We got the calamari and bread service. The calamari was among the best we've ever had. Crisp and tender and served straight from the kitchen. The rosemary bread was delicious. Based on a regular diner's recommendation, I ordered the Frutti di Mare with squid-ink pasta and it was heavenly - and very plentiful! I have enough for my lunch today. My dear one ordered one of the specials, the Fettucine Toscana. That, too, was delicious. From beginning to end, it was a wonderful experience. I highly recommend Sotto Sopra and can't wait to return for another wonderful evening!

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  3. Mark

    Baltimore5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall a very nice experience as usual. However, two of our party of six ordered the Bronzino Fish dish as a main course. Both were sadly overcooked & dry. I was disappointed. The other dishes were up to par, and so the other members of our party had very good meals.

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  4. rani

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was the best Italian food I’ve ever had! The atmosphere and service was top notch and the owner is a very nice gentleman who speaks with and cares about his customers! We will be back often!

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  5. Jonas

    Baltimore3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and attentive service that matches the attractive restaurant design and ambiance. Consistent quality meals since its opening 3 decades ago.

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  6. Adrian VIP

    Baltimore25 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 29, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The customer service was amazing here. Staff are so friendly, attentive, and very helpful. I dined here many years ago and remember having amazing food. Not sure if it's a new chef, a new menu, or just my luck, but the food was not as amazing as I had hoped. It wasn't horrible - just ok. The bread and drinks were good. The short rib ravioli was just ok - lacked flavor and could use more meat. The sotto sopra flatbread was extremely salty, and I regretted getting it. The calamari, carbonara, and squid ink were decent, and the and creme brulee was good, otherwise. Portion sizes were good. Overall, it was a pleasant dining experience, but I had just hoped for more of a wow factor with the food itself.

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  7. Mark

    Alabama11 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 22, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    We had food from takeout before but this time was not up to par Service staff inexperienced and not helpful Very busy night but food should not be subpar

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  8. Donna VIP

    Baltimore15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    For the best authentic Italian, go to Sotto Sopra! The place is beautiful, warm and inviting. The servers are top notch! Great cocktails too......

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  9. Robert

    Baltimore3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is a must visit. We went for our anniversary and they treated us like royalty. Our waiter was the right amount of attentive and the food was amazing. Highly recommend!

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  10. Michael VIP

    Baltimore14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic Friday evening meal - new menu that still features from classic dishes. Highly recommend the beef carpaccio app, entrees were fantastic - fettuccine bolognese & bronzini. Sevice was great, despite the fact it seemed they were understaffed that evening. Always a gret experience..

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FAQs

Sotto Sopra offers delivery in partnership with Chow Now, Postmates and Uber Eats. Sotto Sopra also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (410) 625-0534.

Sotto Sopra is rated 4.8 stars by 3686 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a reservation

2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Sotto Sopra

405 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21201

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Mulberry and Franklin St.<br />Valet ONLY FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS
  • Neighborhood
    Mt. Vernon
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Public transit
    Downtown Trolley - Free Circulator
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Riccardo Bosio
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    The ambiance of Sotto Sopra's 19th century building in Baltimore's cultural district is the perfect partner with our contemporary Italian cuisine in creating special memories. Whether a rehearsal dinner, small wedding reception, family celebration or corporate events Sotto Sopra makes you the star.
  • Private party contact
    Ricardo Bosio: (410) 625-0534
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