The pasta looks fresh and delicious! I love the simple, cozy atmosphere and the variety of dishes…read more Definitely a spot I'd like to try.

We had a great experience. Although the restaurant was slammed with a sold out event at Music Hall,…read moreour server Kristina was calm under pressure and attentive to the table. She made sure we were out in time to make it to the concert. We loved the Limone Pasta, mushroom pasta, housemade ricotta, and gem salad.

I discovered Sotto on Yelp. I was looking for a nice reasonably priced place for our party of…read morethree. Our first time in Cincinnati. It was a short walk from our hotel. We did not have a reservation, but being mid week, thought it wouldn't be an issue. Upon entering the place looked really full. We all said, Uh-Oh, might be a problem. The host staff was very friendly, and though we didn't have a reservation stated that she would try her best to get us a table. She came back to us in only a few minutes and said she had it worked out and we were able to be seated in only 10 minutes or so. The atmosphere is very unique, being underground. It is a bit echoey, but we managed well. Our server, Delaney, was fantastic! She made us feel at home, explained the menu really well, and was very attentive. She is extremely friendly and helpful, and a delight to talk to! The food? Oh, my! The food is amazing. Nice wine list, good pairings, portions just right! For starters we shared an order of grilled bread covered with goat cheese, honey and toasted hazelnut. Delicious! For the mains, my wife and sister-in-law both had the Tagliatelle con porcini and raved about it. I had the Cappellacci pasta filled with short rib. It had an absolute beautiful sauce. We paired it all with a bottle of red wine from Tuscany. Truly a great meal, and so much fun, at a wonderful setting. If We ever come back to Cincinnati, we would surely come again! Overall a wonderful experience!

10/10 -- No Notes, No Regrets, Just Carbs and Happiness!…read more Cooking is both a science AND an art, and dining at Sotto reminded me exactly why I love the culinary experience so much! I intentionally chose a seat at the chef's table because I wanted to watch the magic happen. And BABY, did I get a show! Watching the chefs move in perfect synchrony, each person knowing exactly what to do and when to do it, genuinely made me fall in love with cooking all over again. It was like watching a beautifully choreographed performance, except the final masterpiece was edible! I was so impressed that I HAD to tell the chef how much I appreciated what I was witnessing. The level of precision, creativity, and teamwork was mesmerizing. Some people might see a busy kitchen and feel overwhelmed. Me? I see artistry, passion, and a little bit of controlled chaos, and I absolutely LOVE it! Now, let's talk about the FOOD because whew! THE BREAD: First of all, the complimentary bread was warm, garlicky, soft, and absolutely DELICIOUS. And because apparently I have no self-control when bread is this good, I ordered MORE to try it with the creamy cheese spread. Y'all... by the time I looked up, I was SIX pieces deep. SIX! And I have ZERO regrets. I'm not even a big bread eater, so that alone should tell you something! THE PASTA: The star of the show! A gorgeous, Parmesan-topped pasta coated in the most beautifully balanced, creamy, buttery cheese sauce. Parmesan-based dishes can go from perfection to a salt bomb VERY quickly, but the kitchen absolutely nailed the balance here. Rich without being overpowering, cheesy without being excessively salty, and indulgent in all the right ways. And the texture? PERFECTION. The pasta was cooked beautifully al dente, with that lovely little bite that tells you someone in the kitchen knows exactly what they're doing. Not mushy, not undercooked, just right! I actually asked for a SPOON because leaving even a drop of that sauce behind would've been disrespectful. At this point, I was officially carb-loaded, but listen... if you're not carb-loading at an Italian restaurant, are you even doing it right?! THE RICOTTA DONUTS: Because clearly I hadn't had enough carbs, I decided dessert was necessary. I'd heard the ricotta donuts were a standout, and now I understand WHY! I especially appreciated that they offer two portion sizes: four or twelve donuts. As someone who was already pretty full and ordering dessert purely out of greed, the four-piece option was perfect. These little beauties were unbelievably moist, soft, and practically melted in my mouth. Every bite was heavenly! I was full, I knew I was full, and yet somehow I found room. That's how you KNOW they're good! THE SERVICE & ATMOSPHERE: Beyond the food, what made this experience truly special was the PEOPLE. From the attentive waitstaff to the incredibly talented chefs, everyone contributed to such a warm, welcoming atmosphere. The staff even encouraged me to ask questions while watching the kitchen, although I was a little nervous about distracting anyone from their craft. I could've happily sat there watching them cook all evening. There's something so special about being surrounded by people who genuinely take pride in what they do. I came for a meal and left with an even deeper appreciation for the creativity, discipline, and passion behind exceptional cooking. FINAL VERDICT: 10/10. No notes. Minus NOTHING! Would I come back? ABSOLUTELY. Would I sit at the chef's table again? WITHOUT QUESTION. Would I eat six pieces of bread again? Mind your business. Sotto, thank you for reminding me that dining out can be so much more than simply eating. Sometimes it's an entire experience, and this one was beautiful from beginning to end!

Inside is nice, tan and green and modern aesthetic…read more Waiter/tress was very nice. Attentive and ensured all was good for us. Garlic knots were incredible. Tasted fresh, and came with a slightly sweet tomato sauce. Would highly recommend! Gnocchi with pesto sauce was freakin incredible! Was hard to not finish (even though we were so full!) could eat the sauce by itself Pasta vodka was delicious too! Was slightly undercooked (pasta was a little hard) but the sauce was really good and would get it again! The tiramisu would delectable. Creamy and good size to share for two. Definitely a must get! If we lived in Cincinnati, this would be a spot we frequent once every few months. Its high quality ingredients and recipes, as well as reasonable prices, would drive us here for every date night. Highly highly recommend!!

The homemade pasta was amazing. I appreciate the fact the put our Caesar salad on two plates plates…read morewhen we noted we wanted to "split" a salad. I ordered salmon and it was nicely prepared and crisp on the outside with summer vegetables. The butter sauce was too voluminous for the dish and overwhelmed what was supposed to be a "light" dish - it was super heavy with melted butter. The environment for a Wednesday evening was busy! We had a bit of an issue in that we made the reservation over two weeks ago with the specific request to be seated away from the kitchen door, and we ended up being seated right near the very small hostess area and of course, next to the kitchen door. Our server mostly made up for it with good service and a very nice demeanor.

Had a wonderful experience at Boca! The food was fantastic, the atmosphere was lively, and the…read moreservice was excellent--attentive, friendly, and genuinely welcoming. The drinks were a little pricey for the hint of alcohol they contained , but honestly, the food and service more than made up for it. Overall, a great experience and definitely a place I'd come back to. Highly recommend!

What more can I say that hasn't been said before about Boca, the fanciest restaurant in all of…read moreCincinnati, Ohio?? Because it is so exxxxxxpensive, this is not a restaurant you casually dine at. But since it was my sister's Bachelorette weekend, my group of 7 treated the bride-to-be to a luxurious dinner here in May 2026. And she had a wonderful experience! The interior is gorgeous, elegant, and smells amazing. The staff is professional and runs with the efficiency of a Michellen-starred restaurant. I always enjoy watching a staff of 7 deliver the table their food like they are performing a choreographed dance. I ordered the cheapest drink on the menu - a yummy local beer from MadTree for $7. The others had much more expensive cocktails that were $20+. You won't have to worry - while their food menu is small and selective, the drink menu is HUGE. They surprised us with glasses of in honor of my sister's upcoming nuptials. That was a lovely treat! I kept to being a cheap-o and ordered the $18 "Arpege" salad as my main. It didn't have any meat but it had a lot of cheese! Yum! Others ordered more substantial mains like the scallops, the beef tartare, the halibut, etc. All were plated beautifully. I had a bite of the bolognese, and while a small portion, it was superb. You do have to pay for bread service but it is unlimited refills so on $8, the 7 of us went through 6 loaves of bread and 6 trays of delicious salted butter. I personally probably had 2 loaves on my own. My god, it was the best thing I ate the entire trip! After we ate our mains, we then ordered a variety of desserts. Most of us got ice cream (get the strawberry!!). My sister and another girl got the famous "candy bar" dessert and the cheesecake. I had a bite of the candy bar and for $15, it was the most dense candy bar ever! Sooooo much chocolate! I'll end here but with tax and tip, we paid about $630ish. My portion was $51, by far the lowest of the group. I got out relatively cheaply because I filled up on bread but feel free to treat yourself and indulge a bit more!

My husband and I chose Mama's for our anniversary dinner and had a wonderful experience! We…read morefrequent another pasta restaurant in town and wanted to try something new that also had several Italian classics to choose from. It was all delicious, service was wonderful, vibes were beautiful, and I felt the food came at a good value for what we ordered. Mainstrasse in Covington is an experience and Mama's is part of that! We sat outside on the patio to take it all in- highly recommend in nice weather. The building itself is beautiful and both the inside and outside feature artsy details in the decor that I really appreciated. My favorite was the mismatched plates, which were darling and cozy! Our waitstaff was quick and friendly, allowing us to order all at once and bringing things out with great timing- quickly, but not until we finished a course so we weren't rushed. We appreciated getting in and out relatively quick as we had a sitter at home. We decided to go a little all out and try a lot of items together. First, the focaccia and ricotta was enjoyable but not my favorite bread starter I've had. It hit the spot but I wasn't raving about it like another one of my favorite whipped ricotta starters across town. The arancini, however, was fantastic- probably our favorite thing we ate. Hot, crispy, and paired with a delicious spicy marinara that was super standout and flavorful. Next we got the stonefruit panzanella, which was beautiful and really yummy. The burrata was delicious in particular and while the cherries and peaches weren't the best I've had all season, they worked well together in this dish. For our entrees, we split both the chicken parmesan and the limone pasta. The chicken parmesan was huge, we both had a large piece even after it was split. The pasta had that delicious marinara from earlier and we really enjoyed it, which is saying a lot for a simple marinara spaghetti. The chicken was very thin and crispy. I liked the limone even better- it was very lemon forward which can be hard to achieve in a creamy sauce. We only wished we tried more shapes of pasta because it's made in house and the spaghetti was the perfect level of al dente in our opinions. We were super full, but ordered the cookie platter to finish the meal. We split a couple of the 6 cookies that came in 3 varieties, but took the rest home! The chewy almond/amaretto cookie was our favorite and really unique. My husband also had an old fashioned and commented that he liked it a lot. I would have expected this much food to come out to much more than it did- $100! I feel that is a great value for a special occasion considering we were stuffed and tried a ton of menu items. Overall, this was such an indulgent and fun experience and I'd highly recommend Mama's to anyone who is looking for a yummy Italian experience with comfort food classics in a fun, cozy Covington setting.

Food, service and atmosphere are great!!…read more I had the eggplant -- delicious!! Our server, Steve, was attentive and personable.

Super cool place. The short rib pasta was amazing. Also has an excellent tequila martini which…read moresounds odd but is excellent. The staff is excellent as well and the chef came out to talk to us and is a really good guy too. Totally recommend.

Via Vite is an Italian place right on fountain square in Cincinnati. I really enjoyed everything I…read morehad here! For appetizers, I had their arancini, veal meatball, and octopus. I really like the arancini and meatball but did find the octopus to be overly salty. For entree I had their bone in short rib and a peppered pinwheel sausage as a side. I really like both, but my one knock on it was that the sauce used for the short rib was pretty strong

I really enjoyed myself here. My friend and I went to an event in Hamilton then took an Uber to The…read moreDavidson. We had reservations and ended up there a bit early and they had no issue with it and took us to a table. Even the fact that we added two extra people to our party did not faze them. We were seated quickly and with a smile. Our waitress came out pretty quickly and explained the eggplant dish to my friend who asked about it. We brought another couple with us so 4 of us dined for dinner on Saturday night. I ordered a cosmo to start and a Seared Yellowfin Nicoise Salad. For my main I ordered the Bread & 3 Butters along with the Cannelloni. The salad was super fresh and an excellent way to start my meal and the whole grain Dijon mustard vinaigrette definitely hit the spot, I ate every bite. Next up a big helping of fresh made pasta! The Roasted Tomato Cannelloni was a rich dish and I absolutely LOVED it. Roasted garlic tomato sauce and not in an overpowering way along with Swiss chard and ricotta filled cannelloni tubes. Again I ate every single bite of this dish with part of my bread and it was a lot to eat for me. Would definitely order this again. I also tried a bit of my friend's eggplant even though I am not a fan of eggplant and it wasn't too bad, she loved it. Can't speak to how easy it is to park there as we came in an Uber but I am sure that nearby there is parking lots if you cannot find street parking. I did not partake in dessert this time as nothing on the menu appealed to me but maybe next time we come as I want to try a couple other menu items. Do not hesitate to go as it is straight up good food and great service.

Took my wife to Davidson's Sunday at noon. Service was slow and not very friendly. The manager came…read moreout to apologize for a problem with cooking the hamburger. Appetizer of tomatoes and mozzarella was tasty. Wife's burger was ok but nothing great. I ordered Rigatoni with Vodka sauce. It had been sitting around for a while during the time they were redoing the hamburger. It was dry and not very favorable. It was supposed to have Italian sausage in it but there was hardly any. Portion was pretty small also. When we came in, we had reservations. They put us next to the kitchen. The place was empty so we asked to be put near the windows. They did it but we obviously really upset the hostess which made for an uncomfortable start. Maybe she didn't want to sit us near the windows because it was plagued with flies from hell. I won't recommend and I won't go back. $150 for a burger and dried pasta and some drinks that upset my wife's stomach.