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Sotto, Cincinnati, OH

Sotto

4.9
4.9
8327 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian
118 E. 6th St., Cincinnati, OH 45202

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2 people
9:30 p.m.
Booked 157 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
  • 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.
  • Neighbourhood
    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 8,327 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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Best Overall

  • 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

    Best Ambience

  • Cincinnati

    Romantic

  • Cincinnati

    Italian

  • Cincinnati

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sotto in Cincinnati is a culinary gem known for its exceptional Italian cuisine and welcoming ambiance. Guests rave about the "amazing food," with standout dishes like the gnocchi and short rib pasta. Service is often described as "outstanding," and the cozy, candle-lit atmosphere adds to the dining experience. However, be aware of the communal seating and noise level, which some find challenging. Overall, Sotto is a beloved destination for both special occasions and casual dining.
8,327 Reviews
  1. Daniel

    Cincinnati1 review

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Music was loud and obnoxious. Didn’t feel like it fit the supposed environment . The food was knock out and this was a special occasion as I was proposing to my girlfriend. The music was just so bad I couldn’t even!! Country and rock music in an expensive Italian restaurant??? Ummm where’s the, “Volare”, “dean martin”, or even some Michael Bublé to set the evening? No they were playing, you shook me all night long by kiss was playing so loud. Really dissatisfied with the ambience but everything else was fantastic. Still 4 star

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  2. kristin VIP

    Cincinnati14 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great atmosphere and food . Didn’t like the shared high top table / so close to others

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  3. Rich

    Cincinnati4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always Sotto is an amazing dining experience. The food was tasty the service was top notch

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  4. Sarah

    Cincinnati2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious. Waiter was super nice and attentive

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  5. Tricia

    Cincinnati1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server, heather, was great and informative. Everything she recommended was super delicious!

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  6. Ross

    Cincinnati1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sotto is not just a restaurant but also an experience. The food delivered doesn't simply just scratch the itch brought to us by hunger. It is perfectly seasoned, sculpted, and delivered. Sotto feels like a restaurant desperate to leave you impressed. The staff is incredible I ran into several different people working and they were all very kind and pleasant. The ambiance is exactly something you would dream of for a first date or wedding anniversary. The space is dark, and your table is lit by candlelight this sets up for a space of focused conversation. When you combine exquisite food, delightful staff, and a wonderful atmosphere you can really deliver on a 1 of 1 experience. Sotto does everything it can to leave you with a wow. 10/10!!!

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  7. Lindsey

    Washington DC4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Totally delicious food with great service and a lovely setting. This was our first time here and it is absolutely delicious and worth the hype!

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  8. Patty VIP

    Cincinnati2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first visit to Sotto and it did not disappoint. It was the perfect place to celebrate my retirement. As my husband said: I think this is the best restaurant in Cincinnati! We will be back!

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  9. Kevin VIP

    Cincinnati96 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What to do on a rainy Thursday afternoon? We usually have a hard time snagging a reservation at Sotto but no on a Thursday at 4:15! The place was already filling up which is a sign of a great restaurant. But we knew that already. Our seasonal salad was a great starter to share, as were both of our pasta dishes, one with wild boar, the other with short rib. We shared those two so we could each share the deliciousness of both. We can’t pronounce them, but our perfectly delightful, helpful, and efficient server Tori did! She was awesome! A perfectly delightful way to ease into our evening!

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  10. Candace

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time here! Food was excellent and every staff member is very knowledgeable about every course. Table maintenance was on point every step of the way! Great job!

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Sotto is rated 4.9 stars by 8327 OpenTable diners.

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  3. Cincinnati / Dayton
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  5. Central Business District

Make a reservation

2 people
9:30 p.m.
Booked 157 times today
Google Map for Sotto

118 E. 6th St., Cincinnati, OH 45202

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Walnut Street
  • Neighbourhood
    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
  • 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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