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Sotto, Cincinnati, OH

Sotto

4.9
4.9
6795 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian
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.

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2 people

8:30 PM


Booked 109 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (513) 977-6886
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Chef de Cuisine: Danny Combs
  • 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.
  • Private party contact
    Hilary Morgan: (513) 977-6888
  • 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 6,795 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseModerate

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  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Best Overall

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    Best Food

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Romantic

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Italian

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Most Booked

  • Cincinnati

    Best Overall

  • Cincinnati

    Best Food

  • Cincinnati

    Romantic

  • Cincinnati

    Italian

  • Cincinnati

    Most Booked

6,796 Reviews
  1. KElizabeth

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sotto is amazing. Highly recommend booking through open table in advance to get a seat

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sotto food was delicious and the service was impeccable. From the goat cheese hazelnut honey grilled bread, black kale caesar salad, cappellacci, porterhouse, broccolini and fingerling potatoes, all excellent. The topper was the ricotta donuts with the 3 sauces.

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  3. Luv2Schop

    Cincinnati

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sotto is consistently the best place to eat in Cincinnati. We have to give major props to the service team there. They are PHENOMENAL

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  4. Collegemomof2

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Wonderful cuisine and service! The pasta is out of this world. Amazing consideration to guests with gluten intolerance/allergies. Cannot wait to go back. 😋

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  5. TeresaK

    Cincinnati

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall3food3service5ambience2
    Everyone loves Sotto. The service was fantastic. Everyone was friendly and helpful. We went for my birthday on a Sunday night. I love the atmosphere but the table where we were sitting had a strange odor, not pleasant, possibly from the large wreath on the wall, and the music was a bit loud. Our garlic bread had so much garlic on it (and I love garlic), I couldn't really taste my wine. My vegetables were delicious and the best part of our meal. We ordered two pasta dishes and the Tbone steak. One pasta dish with cheese and black truffles was very good. The Short Rib pasta which usually gets rave reviews was just ok. The steak was also just ok and had a bit too much salt on it. I'm not sure I would go back because of the cost. It's very expensive and I feel our meal was just OK. Maybe my expectations were too high, or it was an off night.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Heather and staff was wonderful. Thank you for a wonderful evening to celebrate our mom’s birthday.

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  7. CincyWolverine

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Loved the private area we sat in to celebrate a birthday, especially with two kids. Wonderful evening, my only feedback was a few dishes seemed to have overcooked noodles…usually they melt in your mouth.

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  8. Alle

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Molly was our server and she was great! Every staff person was wonderful and so prompt and nice. It was such a lovely night!

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  9. Mom23

    Cincinnati

    38 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service are top notch. A great experience each time we visit.

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  10. DeborahM

    Cincinnati

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was my first time at Sotto and did not disappoint! Everything was fabulous. Hope to go again.

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    33 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    33 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    We always love Sotto. Another wonderful experience w great service and terrific food. We were in a small atrium area this time and it seemed a bit louder than normal though. Fantastic wine list-pastas were perfect as always. Love all the appetizers and the pumpkin gelato was just the right amount w good spice and flavor.

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  12. TheresaL

    Chicago

    68 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    68 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Not often does a patron have a 10 out of 10 experience at a restaurant where the food, service, vibe, aroma and friendliness of the staff all come together at the same time. Not easy to pull off but that was our experience at Sotto. Every person encountered was friendly, smiled and seemed genuinely happy to see us. The candle lit tables, the rustic brick walls, the patinaed wood floors are romantic and inviting. Each seat is taken in this beloved restaurant. There is a vibe that is understated but very special. The standout however is the food. There are several highlights on the menu but by far and away the very best item is only served during truffle season (autumn). Tajarin con tartufo with white shaved truffles is a rich hand made pasta (the Piedmont version of tagliatelle) with a parmigiano cheese sauce that includes the chef making a special appearance at your table to personally shave the delicate and prized white truffles over the top of the pasta. Pair it with one of the Piedmont area wines offered and you will enjoy a perfect pair. The dish will set you back ($95) but it is truly unforgettable and much cheaper than a flight to Tuscany. (The option of black truffles is also available for $42). Other favorites here are the Insalata (Arugula Salad), Caccio e Pepe (pasta with pepper and pecorino cheese), breaded pork loin and bistecca Florentina (grilled porterhouse). For dessert a must try are the donuts with caramel, chocolate and pistachio dipping sauces. This restaurant is not to be missed and is always an exceptional experience.

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Incredible experience as always! We love Sotto!! We will be back!

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  14. MDMom

    Columbus

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great dining experience! We had the garlic bread and goat cheese bread, cacio e pepe and chocolate mousse for dessert. Everything was excellent! Can’t wait to come back!

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food, great service. Certainly not cheap but you don't have to spend $200 if you don't want to.

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    45 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Exceptional, as always! It’s truffle season (our favorite season), we ordered the tarajin with black truffle & the chef’s special crispy potato gnocchi with white truffle shaved table side. Both were perfect. Great service, great atmosphere.

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  17. pamm

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food is amazing as usual! They changed the music. I liked the dinner music better.

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Impeccable service, delicious food, and great ambiance. One of the best restaurants in Cincinnati.

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food, great service. Music on speakers was a little loud but we got use to it. A little dark too but again we got use to it. Food & service was excellent.

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  20. AlexW

    Louisville

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The perfect fancy date night. Service, food, drinks and atmosphere were all great.

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  21. DwightC

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Thee music is too loud. Dinner by candle light is nice but it's hell trying to read the menu. Sadly, the Tajarin Con Tartufo was not available thee evening of our visit.

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  22. DezD

    New York Area

    32 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    Overall I WOULD recommend this place but just some heads up points: 1 very dark intimate lighting so have your flashlight ready if you have bad eyesight, 2 menu is very Italian (makes sense) so we did have to google basically everything to choose our order, 3 they dont have any mozzarella cheese which was very surprising to me, because the bread would be great with cheese 4 portions are very small and they dont have many apps to choose from to start so we were still hungry after meals, 5 still worth the stop!

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  23. JasonR

    Cincinnati

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food & service was amazing. Only negatives: They asked multiple times what we were celebrating, shared our birthdays. Not sure why they asked as nothing offered or gestured, not even a happy birthday wish. Table near was beyond loud, a group of people yelling at each other at the same table. Not sure if they were over served (alcohol) or just super loud talkers but took away from our experience. Staff should of offered a private room for them.

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  24. MeganS

    Cleveland

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My favorite restaurant of all time. Always blown away by the service and quality of food!

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We just went for desert and wine! It was fabulous. We were told to try the ricotta donuts and were not disappointed. Lovely wine selection. Recommend the Brunillo. Our server was sweet.

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    11 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    overall3food5service4ambience1
    Food was outstanding as usual; however the volume level of the music completely took away from the experience. The music was so loud that we could not talk or hear the service staff. We talked to a manager and was told the owner would not allow the music to be turned down. We have visited the restaurant many times and do not recall the music being that loud. We used a phone app and the decibels were measuring 80-90 which is equivalent to a leaf blower.

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  27. SallyT

    Cincinnati

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved Molly our server. Thank you for an incredible evening

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  28. Msmj

    Columbus

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    The food was outstanding! Simply prepared yet sophisticated. Service was attentive but not intrusive. Too bad we can’t go more often as it takes months to get a reservation.

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was great and the food never disappoints. The potatoes will be part of our normal order going forward!

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  30. Eunice

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the best meals in Cincinnati. We loved everything we had!

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  31. austinb

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Would like to see larger portions good was great just for the money wasn’t all that worth it!

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was definitely worth the wait and the complexity it was to get a reservation, will be back!

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  33. AngieW

    Cincinnati

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous! And I was on a knee scooter and had no issues with accommodations. Boca has an elevator that helped me forego the stairs and Sotto had a table I could navigate. The food was phenomenal and served in a relaxing pace. Zack was our server and he was so friendly and helpful. Will come back!

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  34. Greatglutenfree

    Cincinnati

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing. Gluten free menu is fantastic. Desserts perfect for sharing!

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  35. MattK

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing service! Every question I asked had a great answer. It seemed everytime we needed something someone was right there to help us. Food was some of the best food I have eaten in a long time. Great spot, great time, overall amazing experience.

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  36. SarahW

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always the perfect homecoming! After moving to DC five years ago, Sotto is still the one spot we have to come back to when we visit. Enjoyed every bite!!

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely outstanding food and service, noise level was very loud which made conversation with 4 people at a table difficult.

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  38. MichelleC

    Cincinnati

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sotto NEVER disappoints. Everything from the cocktails & wine & pasta to the last bite of their donuts was exceptional!!

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  39. LeeR

    Hawaii

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I always love going to Sotto. Best restaurant in Cincinnati!

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  40. Drew

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 21, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    The food was fine, but a little overpriced. The ambiance was nice for a date night, if not a little too brightly lit on the inside for my taste. I'm a fan of Italian food, and the food at Giovanni's family Italian Restaurant in west side is better by my money, and definitely cheaper.

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Sotto is rated 4.9 stars by 6795 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

8:30 PM


Booked 109 times today
Google Map for Sotto

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

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Walnut Street
  • Neighborhood
    Central Business District
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 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: Danny Combs
  • 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
    (513) 977-6886
  • 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.
  • Private party contact
    Hilary Morgan: (513) 977-6888
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