Sotto

Name: Sotto
Address: 118 E. 6th St., Cincinnati, OH, United States, 45202
Telephone: (513) 977-6886
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.9

4.9

6795 Reviews

$50 and over

Italian

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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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 5, 2023

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
Website
http://sottocincinnati.com/
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

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

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

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6,796 Reviews

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 5, 2023

8:30 PM

Booked 109 times today

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

Website
http://sottocincinnati.com/
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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