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Sotto

4.9 (10052)
$50 and over
Italian
118 E. 6th St., Cincinnati, OH 45202

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Sotto

4.9
$50 and over
Italian
Central Business District

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 209 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
  • Charming
Sotto, which means “under” in Italian, serves as a rustic retreat for classic Italian fare. The restaurant, which has been serving up pastas made in-house, classic antipasti, bruschetta, and authentic entrees for over a decade, is now open for Lunch Monday - Friday and Dinner Seven-days-a-week.

Filled with pasta, loud laughter and rock ‘n roll jamming through the speakers, Sotto is the celebration of everyday life with its casual intimacy and communal romance. The restaurant exudes a hip, handmade feel with its rustic concrete, brick and stone walls.

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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    samnoms_

    Down an unassuming stairwell in downtown Cincinnati is @sottocincy 🍝, a rustic Italian pasta bar with incredible pasta (gluten-free options for nearly everything!), a thoughtfully curated wine list, and a dimly lit, underground space with exposed brick at every turn. Honestly, one of my favorite meals I’ve had in a while. What’s not to love? #cincinnati #cincinnatifood #cincinnatifoodie #cincy #foodie #foodies #foodiesofinstagram

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Reviews

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4.9

4.9
(10052)
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Best Overall

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Best Food

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Romantic

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Italian

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Most Booked

  • Cincinnati

    Best Overall

  • Cincinnati

    Best Food

  • Cincinnati

    Romantic

  • Cincinnati

    Italian

  • Cincinnati

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sotto offers an "intimate and authentic" dining experience with standout dishes like goat cheese appetizers, wild boar pasta, and octopus. Guests praise its "lovely hospitality," "delicious food," and "magical atmosphere." The service is consistently "exceptional," making it a top choice for special occasions and a "must-visit" in Cincinnati.
10,052 Reviews

  1. Steve

    Detroit4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a bottle of champagne and a few small plates all of which were great. Finished the. Night with espresso martinis and ricotta donuts (don’t miss them when you go)!! We’ll be back!!!

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  2. Ryan

    Indiana6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Flat out the best restaurant in the city bar none

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  3. Colleen

    Dublin1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent ambiance, delicious food and wine! Looking forward to dining at your establishment again soon!

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  4. Stephen

    Cincinnati7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another great experience! Food is amazing, service is spectacular, great way to celebrate our staycation!

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  5. Taylor Gold

    Cincinnati2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    TORI was the best server ever!!! We always love Sotto but tori made the experience that much better for our girls night. If you can get a reservation here, you won’t be disappointed!!

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  6. Susanne Gold

    Cincinnati18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely lunch! Truffle pasta 😋 . Love the "donut" for dessert

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  7. Autumn

    Hawaii4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always amazing food, great service and perfect ambiance. The Cappellacci never disappoints.

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  8. Caroline Gold

    New York City29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always so good, and it was so perfect for my brother in law’s birthday.

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  9. Courtney

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience and wonderful food! Wouldn’t change a thing!

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  10. Macy

    Louisville1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    this meal was seriously unreal. the goat cheese bread with honey & hazelnuts left me & my fiance speechless. the short rib pasta was so delicious. the vibe in there was amazing & overall it was just a wonderful meal.

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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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FAQs

Sunday evening is a great pick, guests specifically praise Sotto’s Sunday dinner as a seamless, well-regarded experience.

Guests report generous portions, several note that following a multi-course meal often leaves you with leftovers to take home.

Yes, Sotto’s dim, candlelit basement and intimate atmosphere make it a popular choice for anniversaries and romantic evenings.

Sotto fills up at peak times, guests frequently say it’s packed and hard to get a dinner reservation (one guest found it very busy on a Thursday at 7pm). Sunday evenings tend to be quieter and more relaxed, with guests describing a seamless Sunday dinner.

Casual dress is the guide, comfortable, nothing formal required; many guests still treat Sotto as a special night out and sometimes dress up a touch for anniversaries.

Sotto is a lovely choice for Sunday dinner, guests describe their Sunday dinner as seamless, and if you need an early seat the restaurant begins dinner service at 4:00 pm, when reservations are often available.

Yes, families are welcomed at Sotto: guests report staff finding stroller-friendly spots and happily seating parties with infants, and families frequently return with children.

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Sotto

4.9
$50 and over
Italian
Central Business District

Make a reservation

2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 209 times today
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