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Sotto, Cincinnati, OH

Sotto

4.9 (8444)
$50 and over
Italian
118 E. 6th St., Cincinnati, OH 45202

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 181 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
  • Charming
It is a concept of casual intimacy and communal romance. Sotto is the art of simplicity, a steward of restraint. It’s undressed, gutsy and human. It is fire, meat, wheat, and laughter. Above all, Sotto is Italian.


Now Open for Lunch Service Monday - Friday, 11am - 2pm

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Chef de Cuisine: Jacob "Woody" Wood
  • Private party facilities
    Sotto offers private dining spaces for up to 14 guests. To request private party details, please visit http://sottocincinnati.com/private-parties.
  • Neighborhood
    Central Business District
  • Cross street
    Walnut Street
  • Parking details
    We offer valet parking directly in front of the restaurant beginning at 5pm daily.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 8,444 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Best Food

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Best Service

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Romantic

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Italian

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Most Booked

  • Cincinnati

    Best Overall

  • Cincinnati

    Best Food

  • Cincinnati

    Best Service

  • Cincinnati

    Romantic

  • Cincinnati

    Italian

  • Cincinnati

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sotto in Cincinnati offers an "amazing dining experience" with consistently "fantastic" food and "top-notch" service. Guests rave about the "incredibly flavorful" dishes like the cacio e pepe and short rib pasta. The "romantic, cozy" atmosphere makes it a "must-dine location," though it can be "a bit loud."

8,444 Reviews
  1. Brenda

    Chicago2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall the food was good, great flavor, and filling even looking like a smaller portion size. The waitress was attentive and explained the menu to us. The communal high top table was also nice and actually didn’t mind it. We went at 9:30, so the noise level was really loud. I could barely hear my partner who was sitting across from me. I didn’t enjoy the bottle sodas but that’s just a preference. We were also told we had to order everything all together but that could have been because our reservation was 9:30 and they close at 10. I would recommend going if you’re from out of town.

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  2. Gemma VIP

    Chicago4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I really loved my first visit to Sotto! The food was absolutely delicious, and our waitress Tori was so helpful navigating the menu. Can’t wait to return to try more of the menu. It did take a little bit to get seated and for the drinks to come but I can’t fault them for that because it is busy. It is pretty loud in there in general because of how big the restaurant is. But overall, it was a really great experience!!

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  3. Amy

    Cincinnati1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went to Sotto to celebrate a birthday and our entire experience was amazing. Our waitress was very personable, patient, explained everything on the menu, answered our questions and gave great recommendations on wine. The food was exceptional and we would definitely recommend Sotto to anyone who wants to dine at a top restaurant in Cincinnati.

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  4. Victor

    Cincinnati2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Leah was amazing - the ultimate Italian dining experience....

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  5. Ann VIP

    Cincinnati10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Got on the waitlist and finally got a table before the show at the Aronoff. Valet service is right in front . Torian was our server and she was great! She explained the menu well! Had the kale ceasar salad and the goat cheese and honey bread that was really good. Loved the clams linguini . The ricotta doughnuts half a serving were plenty for 2. Wine very good but not a country club pour! Will go again!

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  6. Thomas VIP

    Louisville132 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Just a terrific dinner. “Tori” our server just made our meal experience both unforgettable and delightful. She was extremely knowledgeable of the menu and spirits available and we enjoyed her recommendations. Our appetizers included the arugula/prosciutto salad and goat cheese honey/hazelnut bread were knockouts. Entrees included the pasta dishes of Casio e Pepe and Clams linguine, with side of Broccolini. Both were excellent as well. Will highly recommend to friends looking for dinner in downtown Cincinnati.

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  7. Joanna

    Cincinnati19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing! From the goat cheese toast to the short rib pasta and ricotta donuts, everything was superb! Will definitely be back! They even brought out some of their delicious gelato with a candle to celebrate my husbands birthday!

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  8. Vanessa VIP

    Cincinnati16 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always enjoy, but the noise level was a little high. Music could have been softer.

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  9. Amber

    Cincinnati3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was good. Fair warning it was very very dark in there so be careful on steps and walking around. My wine had a ton of sediment in it which I know happens but it was excessive and waiter was dismissive of it.

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  10. Michael

    Cincinnati5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I had a relaxing lunch to reflect and remember the wonderful experiences of our family.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 181 times today
Google Map for Sotto

118 E. 6th St., Cincinnati, OH 45202

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Walnut Street
  • Neighborhood
    Central Business District
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    We offer valet parking directly in front of the restaurant beginning at 5pm daily.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef de Cuisine: Jacob "Woody" Wood
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Sotto offers private dining spaces for up to 14 guests. To request private party details, please visit http://sottocincinnati.com/private-parties.
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