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Sotto, Cincinnati, OH

Sotto

4.9 (8569)
$50 and over
Italian
118 E. 6th St., Cincinnati, OH 45202

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 225 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
  • Charming
Open Limited Hours on Friday, July 4 - 12pm - 8pm.

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 8,569 people are saying

Sotto reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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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

    Romantic

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Italian

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Most Booked

  • Cincinnati

    Best Food

  • Cincinnati

    Romantic

  • Cincinnati

    Italian

  • Cincinnati

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sotto offers a "fantastic dining experience" with "superb Italian flavors" and a "unique grotto ambiance." Known for its "amazing" short rib pasta, "must-try" ricotta donuts, and "excellent service," it's a go-to spot for special occasions. While some find it "loud," the "candlelit atmosphere" adds charm.
8,569 Reviews

  1. Sarah

    Columbus1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a wonderful dinner for my mother’s birthday celebration! We ordered an appetizer (bread w goat cheese/honey/hazelnuts), Caesar salad, and two enteees (gnocchi alla romana and tagliatelle con porcini). We also had the renowned ricotta doughnuts for dessert! The staff were very friendly, knowledgeable of the menu, and timed the delivering of each course perfectly. All food came out fresh and hot. Our favorite was the mushroom pasta- it’s hard to stop eating it!

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  2. Tim

    Cincinnati / Dayton6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was good, service was great. We sat at a communal table, it was uncomfortable and overcrowded. The restaurant was incredibly loud, to the point it was difficult to have a conversation?

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  3. amanda

    Southwest Florida6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service was fabulous as always. It was so hot that I couldn’t get a second glass of wine and had to ask for ice water.

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  4. Tony VIP

    Cincinnati / Dayton54 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Once again, a beautiful evening with sincere service and would class cuisine. Just returned from 10 days in Sicily and nothing was as good as Sotto. It’s a gem.

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  5. Gary

    Cincinnati / Dayton10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Second time visiting, mainly to try that porterhouse steak, which was wonderful as expected. Unfortunately it also means we couldn't save enough room for the ricotta donuts this time around though.

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  6. Sean

    San Antonio1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What an awesome way to end our time here in Cincinnati with family. The mood was energetic and the food and service were second to none. It was up there with the best meal I’ve ever had in my life. Hope to be back at some point.

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  7. Rick

    Cincinnati / Dayton5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely love this place. Good and service is always amazing!!! Heather was awesome!!

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  8. Gracie

    New York City3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Our food and service once we were seated were excellent. However, we had an 8:45pm reservation and were not sat until after 9:00pm. There were a lot of other people waiting for their tables as well.

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  9. Abby

    Cincinnati / Dayton2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved our experience! It was just very loud and music didn't quite match the vibe. But food was amazing, already dying to go back!

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  10. Adam

    Nashville2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Server Jason was phenomenal along with the food. Only issue was the hostess who was incredibly rude while asking questions.

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Sotto is rated 4.9 stars by 8569 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 225 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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