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Sotto, Cincinnati, OH

Sotto

4.9 (8481)
$50 and over
Italian
118 E. 6th St., Cincinnati, OH 45202

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 160 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
    (513) 822-5154
  • Website
    http://sottocincinnati.com/
  • 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.
  • 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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What 8,481 people are saying

Sotto 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

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

Noise • Moderate

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 is a charming Cincinnati gem with "amazing food" and "top-notch service." Diners rave about "perfectly crafted" dishes like the short rib pasta and ricotta donuts. The cozy, candlelit atmosphere is ideal for special occasions. While noise levels can be high, the "fantastic" staff and "incredible" culinary offerings make it a must-visit.

8,481 Reviews

  1. David VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome food. Awesome service. I’m eat a plant based (vegan) diet and they were so accommodating. They offered a vegan eggplant parm (no parm) that was to die for. Get the garlic bread…it’s super garlicky and delicious. My spouse had had the cacio e peppe and left completely happy. Great for a special occasion. FYI, it’s very dark in the restaurant. Main lighting is candles. Very romantic.

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  2. Annie

    Houston1 review

    1.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    Short rib capellacci was excellent! The music was far too loud to enjoy the ambiance. The serving sizes have decreased significantly and I don’t feel the value is there anymore.

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  3. Ross

    Cincinnati / Dayton1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server named Lavar or Navarre I can’t remember was amazing. So helpful and did the little things that meant a lot

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  4. Courtney

    Cincinnati / Dayton4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sotto never disappoints. The service is always above and beyond. The food is incredible every time. Can’t get enough of this place

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  5. scott VIP

    Cincinnati / Dayton14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Finally got in to Sotto after a long time. Service was excellent. Food was as good as ever. Still one of the best in Cincinnati.

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  6. Markeita

    Cincinnati / Dayton1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious and the service was amazing!

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  7. Kendall

    Central Kentucky1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Top 3 meals of all time🤩 Each dish is perfectly crafted and there are no bad choices, but if you’re having trouble deciding Molly and the rest of the staff are perfectly knowledgeable and will steer you in the right direction! 11/10!

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  8. Donald VIP

    Cincinnati / Dayton42 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    great food great service great atmosphere great history

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  9. lauren VIP

    Cincinnati / Dayton2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    10/10 experience, our food came out quick & our server Jason was great!

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  10. peter VIP

    Toronto / Ontario39 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience as usual. Porterhouse done right. Pasta el dente. Pork cutlet was good but definitely shrunk to half the size from few years back. Def will go back!! Always good and know what to expect.

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Sotto is rated 4.9 stars by 8481 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 160 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
  • Website
    http://sottocincinnati.com/
  • Phone number
    (513) 822-5154
  • 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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