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

6568 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

Sep 22, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 135 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
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
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

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Most Booked
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Best Food
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Most Booked

6,568 Reviews

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SarahR
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall3food5service2ambience3
We are hoping tonight was an off night as we have been here many times and have considered this one of our favorite spots in the city. We arrived and were told they were running behind and after 30 minutes after our reservation time we were seated. We ordered everything right away and at the same time so we could leave within a hour or so like we typically do. The donuts are one of the main reasons we come and we ordered those at the end of our meal and waited for about 20-25 minutes before asking our wait staff for the check as we were ready to leave at this point as it was getting late. We asked that the dessert be removed from our check and found out the dessert was never rang in to begin with. We left very disappointed as this was supposed to be a fun birthday dinner and was not by the end of the night. Our other food was very good as usual and again are hoping that this was an outlier experience.
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Lgfilly
Nashville
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love the Vibe here. Drinks were great, food delicious and service outstanding.
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Nicole
Richmond
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic food and service. Short rib cappellacci and ricotta donut holes are my faves but I’ve never had a bad thing in the menu. A must stop whenever you’re in Cincinnati!!
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OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience5
Heather was our server and she was phenomenal, amazing, knowledgeable and fun!!!! In fact the entire experience was great! The atmosphere is a bit loud but what a cool place and building. All of the food was well presented and prepared, and probably perfect, but some things I loved, and some not so much. I’m pretty sure it’s me not them though! Overall it’s a fantastic place with a staff who seems to love their job and do a great job!
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OpenTable Diner
Cincinnati
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Always great food and service. The only thing is I wish it was a little more light especially walking down the stairs
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KatieN
Cincinnati
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall4food5service4ambience3
Our second visit and delicious as always! Was a little disappointed as we didn’t get seated until around 7:20 for our 7pm reservation. Did get bread as a sorry - which was delicious! Both tables next to us were seated after us, and given opportunities to order before us and finished way prior to us. Felt like our food came out a little slow and they were being served quicker, which made the experience drag on. Our server was overall excellent though besides that. Tried the ricotta donuts and they were amazing! Will of course be back but hoping for a better experience.
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JohnL
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
The Servie was exceptional. My wife has an allergy and they were very attentive to this. Food was fantastic.
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KimberlyJ
Cincinnati
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Our server, Brandon, made our family birthday celebration memorable! 5 stars!
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CharlieV
Cincinnati
11 reviews
vip
3.0
11 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall3food3service3ambience2
We had lofty expectations because of their reputation but were disappointed by the very high music and noise level around 6:00. The service was good, but the food was not great. The veal appetizer was so tough and undercooked we sent it back and the clam entre was just so-so. It was not the romantic experience we expected in a top of the line restaurant.
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ZachM
Cincinnati
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sotto’s atmosphere lets you know the food is going to be delicious, the service makes you feel recognized and welcome, and the food itself is superb. Everything was great.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Every single employee that we encountered was exceptional! They seem to all help each other out, so we had quite a few bring things out. Superb staff! The food was excellent. The atmosphere..the best. This place is so beautiful! Everything made for a top notch experience!
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CaseyH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
My Chef husband was very impressed with this restaurant o his birthday. Fabulous food and exceptional service. We had a great time!!
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall3food2service5ambience5
Appetizers blew us away. Service was great. The pasta dishes were underwhelming and lacked flavor.
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EmmyW
Cincinnati
8 reviews
vip
3.0
8 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall3food3service2ambience4
Our servers rushed us all evening and the other wait staff rushed us out of our table. We were there just under 2 hours. If there was a stated time limit on a table we would have complied but communicating that would have been appreciated. I still had food on my plate and my fork as they cleared our table and my plate. I had to tell them not to take my plate yet as I was still eating. Food was overly salted on all entrees. The tuna, octopus and kale salad were amazing. Too bad as I love this place. Maybe it was a fluke but it was an unfortunately hurried evening. We signed our checks and the minute the pen was put down the check was picked up. No coffee service with dessert. A hurried experience.
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JoeR
Cincinnati
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was great, selection was outstanding. Molly did a great job explaining the menu and that was a great help to first time diners. The staff was attentive, but not interrupting at all. Consistent checking with us was much appreciated. The meal flowed nicely with time to savor each course without feeling rushed. Highly recommend Sotto as a restaurant you must try. Will be back soon!
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Csmitch22
Cincinnati
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best meal I’ve had by far. It was perfection. Every single bite. Our server Bailey was wonderful!
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JakobC
Cincinnati
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went for my partner and I's 6 year anniversary. It was fantastic! A great fine dining establishment with modern authentic Italian cuisine. We can't wait to go back.
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sargent51
Cincinnati
70 reviews
vip
4.0
70 reviews
Dined on September 13, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience3
We always look forward to the chance to eat at Sotto. The restaurant is beautiful, it’s rustic, and it has a great vibe. The cocktails are outstanding. Something as simple as bread and olive oil…outstanding! Last night was s little disappointing just because of the salt. A couple of our entree’s were SO SO salty. The Cacio e Pepe was really salty and our son’s “noodles with marinara” was off the chart salty. Molly was our server and was amazing. We had a timeline to make a concert, and she drew out dinner just long enough for us to enjoy the time completely. I’m old…I know…but the music is just a touch too loud…just a touch.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 12, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Sotto always provides a great dining experience. The food is amazing! It was really noisy during this last trip so we had to yell for the table of 6 to be able to hear. We also waited 10-15 minutes for the server to acknowledge us. It probably took 30 minutes for drinks to hit the table after we sat down. But then it was entirely worth the wait when every single thing was exceptional. Definitely go- just not if you’re in a hurry!
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TraceyM
Chicago
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on September 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best Restaurant in Cincinnati! You feel like you are in a major city dining in a gem!
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OpenTable Diner
Cincinnati
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is HANDS DOWN, the greatest food experience in Cincinnati! Quality is off the charts. Service is impeccable. General Manager deserves an award! Nothing bad to say. Whatever is above 5 stars is what this restaurant is deserving of. Michelin Star quality without the stuffiness of fine dining.
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MDMom
Columbus
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was absolutely fantastic. Impeccable food and service. Nice ambiance. Looking forward to our next visit! Definitely a must try in Cincinnati.
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james
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always, each visit surpasses the previous one. I’m embarrassed to say I’ve forgotten the server’s name, but she was incredible! We were there for my wife’s birthday after a disappointing flight cancellation to key west for the weekend. Mentioned that in passing while chatting with the server and she got word the the GM, Corey. They both went so far out of their way to make my wife’s day special! Sotto isn’t dinner, it’s an experience and everyone should try it as often as they possibly can!
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LynnB
Cincinnati
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Sotto is a special Italian restaurant! We ordered 3 primi entrees: cacio e pepe, short rib ravioli, and linguini with clams. All were superb! Their dessert ricotta donuts with 3 sauces is not to be missed. Enough to share and served warm with powdered sugar -yum. My husband finished off hisdinner with homemade limoncello, which was much better than many we sampled in Italy. Make your reservations several months in advance!
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AmyC
Cincinnati
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sotto is consistently wonderful! Food & servers were awesome.
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DerrickB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The staff was so nice and accommodating. My table wasn’t ready because the people before were taking long on dessert but they were able to seat me at the chef’s table. Mackenzie my waitress was very attentive and gave me great recommendations. The hostess who sat me was very kind.
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JenD
Cincinnati
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love the location and feel of Sotto; it’s a perfect mix between a big city place to be with the friendliness of your local. We sat at the bar and the staff talked to us like we were old friends. Great vibe, knowledgeable service, and incredible food! The pastas and donuts stole the show!
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Foodie
Cincinnati
25 reviews
vip
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Manager is amazing...food exceptional, service is perfect
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OpenTable Diner
Cincinnati
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Chefs table is the best. Loved being able to speak with the chefs. It was such a treat. Food was exceptional. Can't wait to go back.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved every staff member who worked with us, really enjoyed our food
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Olivia
Cincinnati
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything from beginning to end is pure magic! Will keep coming back.
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JohnH
Cincinnati
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on September 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
My fav in Cincy. Food is incredible augmented by excellent staff. It is very dark and very loud. Knowing that I still give it 5 stars. I can handle the lighting. The noise level could be addressed, however. It is challenging to have a 4 person conversation.
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JenniferJ
Cincinnati
10 reviews
vip
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on September 7, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Food was delicious and service was excellent. We were greeted right away by a server. The noise level was over the top. It was a crowded night (which is a good thing) but the background music made it difficult to hear our server's recommendations or listen to the person with whom i was dining.
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JoeJ
Cincinnati
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It’s always hard to narrow down what I liked best at Sotto’s. The new gourd side and rabbit pasta were winners. The well curated wine list introduced me to a great moscato. Mitch’s service was great!
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SaraB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sotto has some of the the best professional and kindest servers there. My favorite server there is Skyler. She is attentive, sweet, and recommends the best dishes and wines. I will be back many times!
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EthanC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything about the experience was fantastic. My partner and I went for our first time, and are so happy we were able to get a reservation. The drinks, dishes, customer experience, servers, EVERYTHING… was great. Heather was our server and she was a 10/10! Will definitely be going again.
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ChristyK
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sotto helped us celebrate our daughter's 16th birthday and it was such a fun evening. The service was amazing and the food was outstanding. Wonderful evening at Sotto!
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Brandy
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and atmosphere! Service was amazing! Would definitely dine here again!
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service was amazing! Will definitely be back to get the short rib pasta and kale Caesar salad
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DennisV
Cincinnati
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was for my wife's 40thbirthday and she loved it as did everyone in out party. Five stars across the board well deserved.
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Sotto is rated 4.9 stars by 6568 OpenTable diners.

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

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 22, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 135 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
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
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, 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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