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This place is always on point all the way around with food
This place is always on point all the way around with food and service. If you haven't been you have to go and if you know, o you know!!!
Amazing time! Loved the atmosphere and food! Perfect date
Amazing time! Loved the atmosphere and food! Perfect date night with great service! Enjoyed drinks and food.
Best dinner I've had in Cincinnati.
Came here last night with a couple of coworkers, It was really tough to get a reservation, so make yours early! Loved the vibe from the moment we walked in, dark and medieval vibes (stone walls, candle stick on the table). Service was very efficie
Was unsuccessful getting someone to answer the phone for 45
Was unsuccessful getting someone to answer the phone for 45 minutes so I ended up driving to the restaurant and was yelled at by the homeless woman as I walked in. When I explained to the hostesses i couldn't get through, and had to drove there
Quick trip for work.
Sat at the bar. Fantastic appetizer- Oil-packed tuna w/caper aioli, hard egg, and house-made chili oil. Followed by the delicious but heavier Cappellacci - fresh pasta ravioli- filled with creamy short rib. Worth it.
I have been a big fan of Sotto for many years.
Their food is incredible and the atmosphere is warm and unique. I recently enjoyed dinner there as an expecting parent and was absolutely blown away by the service experience. The waitress went above and beyond (I did not request this or even bring u
Walking down from the street into the underground hideaway
Walking down from the street into the underground hideaway was a little dark and had speakeasy vibes. The food was great! Fresh pasta, cheese, great service. We started with liver mouse, the pistachios were a nutty, crunchy delight on top of the s
We love Sotto and want it to stay in Cincinnati forever!
We love Sotto and want it to stay in Cincinnati forever! The only bad thing we have to say is that it's so popular you have to book a reservation months in advance! This was our third time here, and generally speaking, we don't go out to e
Lunch or Dinner-Both are Great!
Sotto is a regular reservation whenever we have a chance to visit Cincinnati. We were not able to secure Friday evening reservations so had lunch instead. Everything was perfect! The staff is consistently friendly and knowledgeable. Skylar has taken
A friend and I snagged a late night reservation a few weeks
A friend and I snagged a late night reservation a few weeks ago. Molly took excellent care of us, and you could see how much she loves what she does in her recommendations and way she discussed our options in detail. Every staff member that walked pa
Sotto always offers consistent delicious food and service.
It has been one of our faves for over a decade. We always go before a show at the Aronoff. Some items stay on the menu forever because patrons would protest if they left. There's a reason why reservations are so hard.
Made a reservation months in advance as advised.
Was disappointed our table wasn't ready until 20 minutes after our reservation time. The food was the highlight, as expected. Drinks.. eh. Food wise you can't go wrong with the short rib pasta or the pasta with mushrooms in it. The Pomodoro
I think unfortunately this place is relying on their
I think unfortunately this place is relying on their cultivated reputation and the illusion of exclusivity to keep business rather than the quality or creativity of the actual food, service, and experience they have to offer. I have always had Sotto
I was in town for one night and Sotto had outstanding
I was in town for one night and Sotto had outstanding reviews. I got a late reservation and was seated very promptly. First of all, the location is cool since it is downstairs off the street. The ambiance is very dim lights and romantic vibes.
The restaurant is dim lit and there are a lot of candles
The restaurant is dim lit and there are a lot of candles which creates a great ambiance. The food is phenomenal, everything I've had there is great. You can taste the quality and fresh ingredients. The staff is very friendly, knowledgeable and h
Beautiful setup.
Food delicious made our 50th anniversary wonderful Thank you for helping us make it a great success.
You really do have to book months in advance to get a table
You really do have to book months in advance to get a table here. Unless you show up right when they open and sit at the bar. But I am on my game and I make sure to make reservations the day we are there for 3 months later down the road. My husband
It was awful and over priced.
Parking was a nightmare. But if u want to do alot of walking,I cant because im disabled,go for it. I didn't even eat half of it,then walked forever to get to our car.
Amazing pasta! Italian approved ;) Great wine and biggest
Amazing pasta! Italian approved ;) Great wine and biggest portion of gelato ever! Thank you!
Nice Food
After hearing some really good things about this place from locals I made reservations to stop in for dinner and give it a try. I didn’t know what to expect, thus didn’t know it was underground (Sotto means “Under” in Italian). It’s incre
Fantastic meal book well ahead of time
Our group of 4 had a wonderful dinner. The bar and restaurant are located downstairs in a basement and has a nice vibe albeit a bit loud when full. We had to wait a few minutes upon arrival as our table was not ready. The hostess initially sat us at
Wonderfully authentic
This place makes a point of being authentically Italian - and it is. Pasta is wonderful, tender, clearly fresh and the sauce was bright with great flavor. I know a lot of reviews go on about the ricotta donuts and they're good but a bit overra
YUM
Tasty and would definitely eat here again because food was yummy. Since it was Italian I said loudly inside tung tung tung tung sahur to my sister
Great Vibe, Great Food
Great speakeasy vibe, and the staff are friendly and helpful. Amazingly, for the US, the portions were really sensible for lunch. The Kale Caesar was an interesting twist on a classic, and the Pappadelle al Cinghiale, recommended by the waitress, was
Lunch was the way to Go
The lunch menu was very nice in a very dark venue. The charcuterie platter was very good as was the caccio de Pepe. The service as wonderful enough that we will come back in the evening.
Delightful Dining with Room for Growth
The experience at this restaurant was delightful, with a warm ambiance that sets the perfect mood for dining. The food was mostly excellent, bursting with flavors that tantalized the taste buds. Service was attentive but could use a bit more warmth a
Excellent Restaurant with Amazing Food!
This place is spectacular! I got there at 5:15 and thought the restaurant would be dead all night on a Tuesday. Nope! Within 30 minutes it was packed. No worries though, I had a great seat at the bar for dinner. The staff was super friendly and
Enjoyed an exquisite meal with the vivacious and
Enjoyed an exquisite meal with the vivacious and knowledgeable, Leah at Sotto one recent weekday evening! The subterranean space is cool and dark, reminiscent an old wine cellar. Takes a bit too for the eyeballs to adjust. While you're waiting, sip a
Great Food, Ambiance & Wonderful Knowledgable Servers for
Great Food, Ambiance & Wonderful Knowledgable Servers for Wine, Cocktails and Food Recommendation. We were ALL sold on the cappellacci. Definitely Visit Again
I can't rave about this place enough.
The food and drinks were amazing, the service was great, ambiance was perfect. Just overall had the best time. It is worth the hype and the money! I can't remember our servers name, but he was so knowledgeable and patient with us walking us through
Cozy Ambiance
My daughters took me to Sotto for my birthday. Cozy ambiance with great service. Nice mix of casual fine dining. Waiters wear jeans so it creates a comfortable atmosphere. We ordered family style and shared. In the Pane we ordered the goat cheese,
We went back for a birthday dinner and just as wonderful as
We went back for a birthday dinner and just as wonderful as the first time! Set underground, once we stepped in, it felt like we were transported out of Cincinnati. Our server Max was very attentive and explained the menu in detail. The goat cheese a
Very good food atmosphere is great.
Would recommend this place. Can't wait to go back.
Truly one of the greatest places in the city.
I'll always recommend this place for those special occasions. My favorite is the goat cheese bread and kale salad. I could eat it for the rest of my life! Service is incredible. Heather made us laugh and was highly attentive. The entire experienc
Excellent cocktail bar, and everyone's right: those ricotta
Excellent cocktail bar, and everyone's right: those ricotta doughnuts are fantastic! If you take it home, make sure to put the pistachio sauce in the fridge. It might be the best non-traditional dipping sauce I've had, but it went bad--so bad--sittin
The food was absolutely superb.
We got the goat cheese bread to start and then the insalata and then did the short rib pasta (which was probably some of the best pasta we've ever had). The ricotta donuts to finish off were delectable and so fluffy. The service was amazing, they wer
I have been here twice now.
The first time I had to wait 3 months for my reservations and the second time I had to wait another 3 months for my reservations. That's how in-demand this place is! I guess you can go to the bar and be seated without a reservation but you probably h
I was looking forward to dinner here as I heard from my son
I was looking forward to dinner here as I heard from my son it was a highly rated Italian restaurant in Cincinnati. It started out great with warm bread and warm olive oil but after that, not so much. The beef tartar had breadcrumbs mixed in with i
Fabulous
This place is amazing. Have gone several times and every single time the food was amazing. Can't wait until our next dinner.
A dark stinky place to be overcharged.
This place is a dank dark basement that real smells of sewer gas. You would thing you would smell the food but no you get poop smell. Its real dark in there I bet there is a reason. And lets not forget way over priced. They think they are super upsca
The food was delicious, the staff were very friendly and
The food was delicious, the staff were very friendly and knowledgeable about the entire menu. Cute scenery and fun experience!
Every visit I've had here has been an EXPERIENCE.
The amount of information these servers have to retain is incredible. I've had an amazing time every time I've been here. Much love to the staff
Excellent food.
among the best in Cincinnati. Pricey, but worth it, although extremely busy and very noisy. Conversation can be difficult. Tough to get in. Make Reservations far in advance.
When you leave Cincinnati behind and walk down the stairs
When you leave Cincinnati behind and walk down the stairs into Sotto, expect everything after that to be absolute class. Every dish I ordered was exceptional. My only regret is not calling over the sommelier before ordering my wine, because I wasn't
Absolutely amazing experience!! We were treated like
Absolutely amazing experience!! We were treated like princesses and can't thank the staff enough for making us feel so special
Best Italian food in town.
Great "underground" atmosphere... reminiscent of many European fine restaurants. We have had several fantastic family multi-course dinners... best in the city!
When I first heard about this place I was excited, let me
When I first heard about this place I was excited, let me tell you.. did NoT disappoint me, from the wine collection, to menu to service to ambience.. it's a must try! My favorite in the menu was quails- I never even try quail and now it's my favor
I realize the first thought when most people go to Sotto is
I realize the first thought when most people go to Sotto is not the steak, but I stand by the statement that this is the best steak in the City. Ordering the steak for the table, then splitting some pasta dishes makes for a great experience! You hav
Booked without realizing it was during Oktoberfest.
I do not recommend going then. Restaurant was packed. Hostesses were overrun. The noise was approaching a roar, took 20 min to place our drink order once seated and nothing like the ambience described by other reviewers. We ended up leaving before dr
The food and service are excellent.
I've enjoyed going there for years. However, this past time that I went they had really loud, awful bar music playing. It was really out of place and ruined the feel. We had to yell at the table to hear each other. I felt like an old person to ask if
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