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Sotto, Cincinnati, OH

Sotto

4.9
4.9
6287 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

9:30 PM


Booked 96 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

  • 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

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

What 6,287 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
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Best Overall

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Best Food

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Best Service

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Best Ambiance

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Best Value

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Romantic

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Italian

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Most Booked

  • Cincinnati

    Best Overall

  • Cincinnati

    Best Food

  • Cincinnati

    Best Service

  • Cincinnati

    Best Ambiance

  • Cincinnati

    Best Value

  • Cincinnati

    Romantic

  • Cincinnati

    Good for special occasions

  • Cincinnati

    Italian

  • Cincinnati

    Most Booked

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  1. Meghan

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was amazing!!! We loved the mini donuts for dessert. Can’t wait to go back!
  2. CaitH

    New England

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sotto provided the perfect background and food for a lovely evening with good friends. The staff was incredibly attentive, the food was amazing, and the space was both cool and cozy. In a restaurant full of people, I felt like our little group was secluded in its own enchanting space.
  3. Chris

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best meal of my life. Stupid-good food, insanely great service.
  4. JanineM

    Cincinnati

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Can’t beat the food here…worth every penny. Corrine was great.
  5. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    5 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall3food4service1ambience5
    The food was good and the ambience was great. The noise level is a little loud. The server was not good. She was extremely pushy and impatient. It was very clear she wanted to go home so she kept trying to rush us and was constantly in our space and kept trying to take our plates out from under us and brought things when we weren’t done with the previous course. I could understand if we had been sitting there for hours, but we were seated right on time our entire experience lasted one hour. We brought friends who had never been before and we were hoping for a relaxing and enjoyable experience, but her behavior was rude and it unfortunately negatively impacted our experience.
  6. OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The best Italian food I’ve ever had! The short rib is amazing and you HAVE to try the donuts for dessert.
  7. Snarf

    Cincinnati

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    They exceeded my expectations. All of the hype on this restaurant made me a little nervous going. I did not expect it to live to the hype. They mastered even the simplest of things like garlic bread. I could eat that bread for breakfast it was so good. The pasta is outstanding. The donuts we amazing
  8. KenS

    Cincinnati

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food and excellent service. One of the best in the City.
  9. KarenE

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was amazing. Everything was so good. I wish I had the room to try more things. Our server was so friendly and so knowledgeable about everything even though she had ony worked here about a month. I was celebrating my birthday and don't think I could have made a better choice.
  10. Noahh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always love going to Sottos, absolutely worth the price, beautiful place, delicious food no matter what you order.
  11. AmberD

    Western KY

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is my third visit to Sotto and as always it was great! I have celiacs disease and they are very allergy friendly. The gluten free pasta is outstanding.
  12. DawnM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely delicious food! It is the perfect spot for a nice date night. It has a romantic vibe to it and the service was excellent.
  13. Joanna

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing. The food was great as always and they gave us a special Prosecco toast because we were celebrating a special occasion.
  14. stephanieh

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always such a treat!!! The best restaurant in the city!
  15. Matt

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Easily the best composed dishes we’ve had in Cincinnati. Nothing had a fault to find! Zach was a great head waiter and the rest of the staff was friendly and amazing. Going to take every reservation we can get from now on!
  16. AbbyC

    Cincinnati

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sotto never disappoints!! We come here for all of our birthdays, anniversaries and special occasion meals and absolutely love it. Service was fantastic, food was delicious and atmosphere is so fun. We sat at the chef’s table which is a neat experience and fun to see the fact paced kitchen on a Friday night!
  17. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    10/10. Absolutely amazing! Every time I visit Sotto they go an extra mile to transform dinner into a super memorable experience !!! ❤️❤️❤️ Food is outstanding, service is amazing, location is beautiful and unique.
  18. Melanie

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful service, wonderful food! Great experience overall
  19. Amazing

    Cincinnati

    37 reviews

    4.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Good food and unique menu offerings. Service was ok. Noisy. Desserts were disappointing.
  20. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The reservations are worth the wait! Sotto is a special gem in Cincinnati. With the dim lighting and rustic intimate atmosphere, it’s a super sexy place. The service is impeccable, all the staff is super attentive and wants each guest to have an experience rather than just a nice meal. The food is a 10/10 and as authentic as it can get. 1000000/10 recommend. I will be back as soon as I can.
  21. Matt

    Cincinnati

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Incredible as always. Goat Cheese starter, Short Rib and orecchiette pastas, the breaded pork and doughnuts. Every single item was excellent.
  22. JadeR

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Every single thing about this dinner was amazing! Our server Molly was amazing. She was knowledgeable about the menu, attentive but not overwhelming, and offered great suggestions. The dinner was spaced out perfectly. It never felt rushed and we never were wondering when the next course was coming out next. Finally, the food was absolutely amazing. No detail is left unnoticed. We loved every single one our dishes. Our server even brought out a complementary dessert for our anniversary. Highly recommend!!
  23. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    While the food was a bit hit or miss (a lot of seasoning and salt but otherwise beautifully plated and cooked well), the service was absolutely the best I’ve had in a long time. Our server Paxton was just delightful. He was warm and knowledgeable, which really helped us feel comfortable. Corey, the general manager, was so so sweet. She was very attentive throughout the meal, as was everyone in the restaurant. From Paxton, Corey, to the woman who dropped off our first course, to the gentleman who dropped off our second, to those that helped clear our plates, everyone seemed genuinely interested in our experience and happy to be there. It was a breath of fresh air. It’s truly wonderful to come to a restaurant where it is clear that they take pride in what they do and where they work. I will absolutely be back when I can. They made our “Mom’s night out” such a great experience. As a side note, the ambiance there is next-level. I’ve never been to a restaurant that made me feel like I’m in a completely different place. The dim lights, brick, candlelight and decorative pieces were stunning. Just beautiful. It could definitely be a good backdrop for a romantic evening, but it made it cozy and warm for two good friends as well. Thank you to the staff at Sotto for providing such a great experience. Felt like fine dining, without the pretension or the astronomical price tag. Definitely worth the visit.
  24. DuaneB

    Cincinnati

    17 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Food and service were excellent. The noise level (including the music) was a bit much for conversation.
  25. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Overall fantastic evening. Our server Trenton was incredible and the whole team is really giving you five star service in Cincinnati. This place should be number 1 on all lists of where to eat in the Nati!
  26. Bets5

    Cincinnati

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Stellar!! Great experience, service and food, as always. Thank you!
  27. JaneK

    Cincinnati

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was excellent as always. Great job with gluten free options!
  28. ChloeS

    Atlanta Metro

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As expected, our experience was phenomenal. Will definitely be back- probably just for the goat cheese, honey, and hazelnut bread.
  29. melanie

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was fantastic and the service was wonderful. Don’t skip dessert, the ricotta donuts were out of this world!
  30. Vince

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server Ryan gave amazing recommendations enthusiastically. This may be the best restaurant in Cincinnati—the menus are concise, the selections are surprising & superior, and the service was attentive and intentional.
  31. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful experience. Attentive staff. Incredible food. We will be back
  32. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was very good. Wait staff was friendly. The goat cheese bread is a must try
  33. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    If you aren’t paying attention you will walk right past it. The setting is so cool and unique. We were seated at a table for two and immediately greeted by our server. He was amazing. Totally on top of it and answers every question we had. He explained any menu questions we had and helped make recommendations. We shred everything and had the goat cheese bread appetizer, the short rib pasta, the pork loin, and the donuts. Everything was absolutely amazing and delicious. If you can score a reservation don’t miss out on Sotto.
  34. Cincybergeys

    Cincinnati

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best experience I have ever had. And their food is wonderful. Can’t wait to Go back.
  35. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Goat cheese appetizer is a must! Service was amazing, as it always is. Table was ready on time, friendly hostess, bartender was awesome, wait staff was fun friendly and knowledgeable. Food was phenomenal.
  36. OpenTable Diner

    Tahoe

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Worth the hype. Yum. The experience and food is stellar. Our server was amazing. Even the people that are just bringing your food knows the food at Sottos (for example mixing the sauces for the donuts to kick the flavors up to the next level). Each food menu wow’d us and we were blown away. Definitely worth the wait
  37. PhilipC

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Not your local Olive Garden style pasta. If your looking for authentic, great quality food, look no further.
  38. DavidB

    Cincinnati

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Exceptional food and service. Sotto never disappoints and is one of the best restaurants in Cincinnati.
  39. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server was outstanding, we ordered everything he suggested and loved it all.
  40. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had the most incredible experience. Food was amazing, and the service was the most notable we’ve ever had! Server Skylar and GM Korrie truly made our night so memorable. So impressed and cannot wait to return!

FAQs

Sotto is rated 4.9 stars by 6287 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

9:30 PM


Booked 96 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

  • 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

  • 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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