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Sotto, Cincinnati, OH

Sotto

4.9
4.9
8170 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM

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Booked 481 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

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
  • 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 8,170 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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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 dazzles with "excellent food and service," making it a standout in Cincinnati's Italian dining scene. Guests rave about its "romantic atmosphere" and "perfect for special occasions." Highlights include the "short rib pasta" and "ricotta donuts." Knowledgeable staff ensure a memorable dining experience, leaving patrons eager to return.
8,171 Reviews
  1. Kyle

    VIP

    Alabama

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall it’s one of our favorite restaurants and the food is always really well prepared. The noise level can get elevated but I think that is a commonality amongst most popular restaurants where the seating is quite intimate

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  2. Brian

    VIP

    Chicago

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We sat at the Chef’s table and everything was top shelf. The Short Rib Cappellaci was amazing! Best lunch experience in the City!!!

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  3. Jacob

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our 4th time at Sotto, We had an amazing dinner and Sotto continues to be our favorite date night spot!

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  4. Patrice

    Cincinnati

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The food is always outstanding. I was a little disappointed that even though we said we were celebrating my husband’s birthday, we didn’t get a candle or any acknowledgment with dessert. (The table next to us got candles.). Also, we don’t understand the obsession with clearing plates while one of us is still eating. The proper etiquette is to wait for the whole table to finish a course before cleaning anything.

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  5. EA

    Greater Boston

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food, cool ambiance but very busy and a little loud.

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  6. Jennifer

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    23 reviews

    4.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    They are about turning tables, not about enjoying the experience. We felt rushed from the moment we sat down. Our waiter hovered often - interrupted us often - pushed us to make quick decisions- stick to a script which didn’t feel authentic, etc. We were there to celebrate my adult son’s birthday. I’m not looking for BIG gestures but is it too much to think a free dessert on a $360 bill for 3 people would be a nice touch? Also, have they intentionally changed the ambience? Loud music played the whole time which makes people talk louder which makes the dining experience less elegant. It was a Thursday night at 6:30pm - not a Friday at 9pm! Just disappointed!

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  7. Brian

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We always enjoy going to Sotto. The food is exceptional. The only reason we gave them 4 out of 5 stars is because we went there to celebrate a Birthday (it was noted on the reservation and we told multiple staff). They did not even say “Happy Birthday”. We went there multiple times before celebrating Birthdays and they always were celebratory…aside from not acknowledging that, service was good and food was exceptional!

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  8. Brent

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible lunch and our server Michele made a great impression on our table. Very professional and relaxed. Thank you

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  9. Bryan

    Cincinnati

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Once again, Sotto was amazing in every way. We celebrated my wife's birthday. Grant, our server, was informative, helpful, easy to talk with and had some great stories about the restaurant. Best part was Grant set up our oldest son, who graduated from culinary school, to meet the chef and get a tour of the kitchen. Chef Woody was amazing to do that. Can't say enough good things about our night. Thank you Sotto!

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  10. Gail

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sotto is my favorite restaurant. The menu is always tasty and excellent. The waiter, Jason is personable and very helpful with the menu. The new gnocchi entree is delicious. Also love all the salads! You can't go wrong with anything they have on the menu. The ricotta donuts are a must for dessert.

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Sotto is rated 4.9 stars by 8170 OpenTable diners.

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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
  • 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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