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Sotto, Cincinnati, OH

Sotto

4.9
4.9
8071 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 146 times today
  • 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

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
  • 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.
  • 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 8,071 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
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • 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

    Italian

  • Cincinnati

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sotto in Cincinnati offers a captivating dining experience with "amazing food," "superb service," and a "romantic atmosphere." Guests rave about the "knowledgeable staff," "perfect cocktails," and "incredible pasta," especially the short rib variety. Despite some concerns about noise, Sotto remains a "must-visit" for both locals and visitors.

8,071 Reviews
  1. Mark

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was an absolutely wonderful experience. Our server (Molly) was perfectly taking care of our table even though she was slammed, she was very attentive to our needs and nothing was missed.

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  2. Sara

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    They have such a wonderful gluten free menu and were so accommodating of my gluten allergy. Additionally, the service was outstanding. Our waitress was very knowledgeable and was so patient with us as we learned about the menu and what they had to offer. She was spot on with everything that she recommended to us.

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  3. Devin

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    100/10. Second time back in 5 months and it was just as delicious as we remembered. Amazing service all around. Our waiter Paxton was incredible!!

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  4. Jeremy

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent, as always! Definitely recommend the short rib pasta!

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  5. Craig

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    101 reviews

    3.0

    101 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Oversauced and oversalted. The pasta itself was fantastic, as was the service.

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  6. Jonah

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best food I have had so far… Valet was nice… Great drink selection…

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  7. devan

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    absolutely amazing experience!!! elizabeth was wonderful. the food was top tier, everything we ordered was delicious. 10/10

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  8. Regina

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Great food, good service, but very loud and the light over the table was blinding.

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  9. Darren

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have eaten at Sotto twice and each time has been fantastic! The atmosphere and ambiance are great with the exposed brick and rustic feel making it a perfect choice for date nights, special occasions, or just dinner with friends. The menu isn't overwhelming with tons of choices. We had the goat cheese with hazelnut honey on grilled bread for an appetizer. It was great--two pieces of bread so if there's more than two in your party, you'll need multiple orders. Next, we split the black kale Caesar salad. Plenty for two unless you have a big appetite. It was very good-good flavor, and the kale was tender. Our entrees were the cappellacci (short ribs in kind of a ravioli/wonton type pasta with a creamy sauce) This was absolutely delicious and worth getting again. Our server, Delaney (who was great, BTW) said it's their most popular dish and we can see why. The other entree was the wood-fired quail on a bed of bell peppers with a thin tomato-based sauce (not thick like a pasta sauce). This was also delicious and worth getting again. Lastly, you can't go wrong with the powdered ricotta doughnuts that come with chocolate, caramel, & icing sauces. You can get an order of 4 or 7. We got both sizes and brought the larger order home. The drinks were good as well--vodka tonics and an espresso martini. Again, the service was excellent, and Delaney was very sweet, knowledgeable, and attentive. We highly recommend Sotto and will definitely be back!

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  10. Elizabeth

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was wonderful! Sotto was a great experience with very yummy food and we loved the atmosphere. Our server Delaney was fantastic and very attentive and took care of all of our needs with a smile and professionalism. 

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FAQs

Sotto is rated 4.9 stars by 8071 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 146 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
    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
  • 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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