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    Sottise

    4.2 (204 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Tuna Crudo
    Carter K.

    Went to Sottise downtown for an anniversary dinner the other day and had a great experience! This restaurant is small and perfect for an intimate dinner meal. The servers were great and helped suggest a few of their favorite dishes. We loved the Pistachio Pasta dish, the pasta was tossed in a delicious basil pesto and topped with pistachios which added great texture and flavor. I also loved the tuna crudo. I am not typically a capers fan but they paired perfectly with the tuna & shallots, this is a must-order! Everything else was great, especially the baked Brie which we ate before getting a picture.

    Beets
    Brian B.

    I finally stopped in at Sottise for date night on October 3rd after passing by so many times, and wow I am so glad we did. We had no idea there was an oyster special, but once we found out, we went for it and ordered 14 (half east coast, half west coast). Each one was super fresh and briny in the best way. I asked our server for her favorite dish, and she said the beet salad--even though, like me, she's not usually a beet person. I just trusted her and went for it. She was so right. The salad was delicious, unlike any beet dish I've ever tried, and genuinely made me rethink beets entirely. We followed that with the steamed mussels, which were perfectly cooked and tender. For our main, we split the Short Rib Bourguignon. The short rib was insanely flavorful and fork-tender, and all the vegetables had soaked up the rich sauce. The vibe in the restaurant is cozy but lively, especially with the DJ spinning music that kept things fun but still intimate enough for conversation. All night I kept thinking, why did I wait so long to check this place out? Already planning my next visit.

    wine and beer
    Ann A.

    What a wonderful evening! Such a wonderful dining experience. I tried a French cocktail , a Bilou. Diamond gin, vermouth. & one other ingredient; The FRENCH CÉSAR endive, house caesar, boqerones, sourdough, grana, loved all the anchovies!. Shared the BEEF BOURGUIGNON sweet potato, caramelized onion, gremolata , & Had the two wash chicken special with lemon butter and sage. Yummy. Our dessert was the cannelle with vanilla salted caramel ice cream. Expect to pay $100 pp. Our server was Ashley . Excellent. The tables are small and the bistro chair not real comfortable. Lively Jazz playing. It was just a wonderful time!

    Espresso and creme carmel
    Emily C.

    We had a great time at Sottise! I absolutely love restaurants in old houses, I think they're so cute and charming and Sottise was exactly that. We were promptly greeted and seated upon walking in and the service remained fast and friendly throughout the night. All the food and drinks were amazing! One of my favorite parts was actually the music. They were playing lovely jazz music at just the right volume and it was a live DJ on a real record player playing the music which was so cool to watch. It's a pricey place but for a nice night out, it's definitely worth it. You'll need to make a reservation if you wan to get in on a weekend night but it's easy to make one on their website.

    Menu
    Izzy L.

    Final stop for our anniversary was Sottise! An excellent pick by my partner and I'll tell you why! We were immediately welcomed into the cozy restaurant by our waiter Josiah. He was incredible and super helpful all night! Even though we were accidentally 30min early to our reservation, he was able to accommodate us right away. He was extremely knowledgeable of the menu and wine list and was an amazing help to us to maximize our experience! You can tell that everyone working here really cares about the craft (: They have a real elaborate vinyl record system that played smooth jazz all night, and the ambiance is brick walls, low lighting, and bistro tables. Very cozy and feels upscale but vibey and intimate! We didn't sit on the patio due to the heat, but I imagine it would be VERY enjoyable in the cooler months. We sampled a ton of items on our visit- Baked Brie, the Jumbo Prawns (beware spicy horseradish cocktail sauce!!), fragrant and herby Pistou Pasta, and our first time try of Escargot! Josiah described it perfectly- earthy, mushroomy texture, subtle flavor with lots of garlic butter! Tastes great with a bite of bread. Apparently their menu rotates seasonally as well which means next time we visit, there will be even more fun pairings to try! Really excellent experience for me and my partner, this house makes for such a romantic little restaurant that I hope everyone gets to try at least once! Thank you so much Josiah and Sottise for making a very special anniversary dinner for us!

    onion soup
    Sonoran F.

    The vibes in there are amazing and there is excellent service. Would definitely recommend beef bourguignon.

    Baked oysters
    Francesca M.

    I came to Sottise with a friend on a Saturday night expecting as great of a vibe as portrayed online, but was left a little disappointed. As expected, there was a wait, so I left my phone number and name at 7:32pm. I was told the wait is at least 45 minutes, which is expected on a weekend for a restaurant in downtown Phoenix, however I did not get a text update on that time frame, so by 8:50pm I decided to walk in and ask if our table was ready and then we were seated outside almost immediately. While it was quite windy and chilly for a night in April, they provided an outside heater which provided a more comfortable experience while eating and waiting for food. My friend and I decided to order sodas they make in-house, one being their lemon flavor and another being a grapefruit flavor. Both tasted relatively good, mixing both sweet and sour tastes. We wanted to start with the bread. However, they were out of the bread they make, which was surprising as it was a weekend night, so we would've expected that they make enough to match the amount of people they have coming in. They did not offer any alternative except for crackers which we declined. However, when the server actually gave us our dish we ordered, he did offer a different type of bread they carried, so I was left confused as to why our waiter did not decide to offer that as well. The food we ended up ordering was the French onion soup and baked oysters. The soup tasted as if it was just covered in bread and had no salt. The mussels were quite good. We ended the night with an espresso each, which tasted great. If it wasn't for the experience we had with the waiter who seemed as though they did not want to serve us the entire night, we may have had a better experience.

    Rib eye 20 oz and sweet potatoes with feta
    Norma T.

    Mind blowing experience. Felt like we were back in France. The ambiance was amazing, the music, the service and the food!!!! We got the oysters and escargot for starters and it was perfection. Fresh to the max. Then we shared the 20 oz rib eye and the sweet potatoes. Not like standard orange sweet potatoes at all. Unique white ones with feta and fried sage. UNREAL! We will be back every 2 months. Dropped $200 and felt like it was the best money spent.

    Roasted beets, a must try
    George E.

    Several people recently have expressed Sottice be added our must try list. The restaurant is a stand alone, refurbished house in downtown Phoenix. It is a unique setting. We sat on the front porch, protected from the sun by a thick, lush hedge. It was fine even though the temperature was above 100. The space is very well done and only needed one item, a piece of fly paper to stop the pesky flies. The wait staff was spot on with the service, recommendations, describing dishes and giving us ampul times between services. We ordered the deviled eggs with crispy pork, capers and cornishon tampanade. They were delicious. The roasted beets with brown butter almonds, dill, lemon and horseradish were a true homerun with a great flavor profile and taste. The steamed mussels were served in a fumet, creame fraich and garlic. The broth had just the right amount of spice and a great taste. I do wish a piece of grilled bread had been included to help me enjoy the savory broth. Our final entree was the short rib bourguignon with root veggies, jus and horseradish. It was very flavorful. Overall, Sottise is a nice restaurant with a good vibe and delicious food. The music is a bit loud and the flies were pesky but that can be changed. The food and wait staff are exceptional. If you are in downtown Phoenix and looking for a unique dining experience, give Sottise a try. They will not disappoint.

    Jacqueline H.

    Sottise shows why dining here feels like stepping into a small brasserie in France. Housed in a restored downtown Phoenix bungalow, the space blends intimacy and charm -- flickering candles, exposed brick, and shelves lined with French wine. Vintage records spin on a turntable, adding warmth and nostalgia, as though you've stepped into someone's living room. It's no surprise it was named Best French Restaurant 2024 by Phoenix New Times. For lovers of French food, Sottise delivers tradition, richness, and warmth with a light hand. The evening began with oysters and champagne -- a pairing as timeless as Paris itself. The briny chill of the oyster meets the crisp effervescence of the wine in perfect harmony. One standout version, oysters crowned with steak tartare, pairs chilled shellfish with delicately seasoned hand-cut beef, indulgent yet refreshing. Escargot de Bourgogne arrives bubbling in garlic butter and parsley, the sauce alone worth sopping up with bread. The French onion soup gratinée is classic: deeply caramelized broth capped with molten cheese that stretches with each spoonful. The roasted beets with brown-buttered almonds, horseradish crema, and dill bring an earthy, sharp contrast. The handmade pasta with lemon beurre, English peas, pistachio, sourdough breadcrumbs, and chive blossoms is bright, nutty, and textural -- a spring garden on a plate. Together, these dishes tell a story of brasserie classics given space to breathe in the desert. Whether it's oysters with champagne, bubbling gratin, or bread and butter, Sottise captures the romance of Paris without leaving Phoenix. For those who love French dining, this is the one restaurant you shouldn't miss.

    French Dispatch and Talkie-walkie
    Meg M.

    I don't usually write negative reviews, but our experience at this French restaurant was frustrating enough that I think it's worth sharing. From the beginning, the service felt off. Our server didn't greet us, didn't smile, and generally gave off the impression that he didn't want to be there. Throughout the meal, we had to ask multiple times just to get our water glasses refilled, and when it finally happened, it felt like we were inconveniencing him. I get that restaurants can get busy, but this didn't feel like stress--it felt like indifference. As for the food, some dishes were good, but the low points were really low. I started with the French onion soup, which is honestly one of my favorite things to eat. It looked amazing--golden cheese, toasted bread, rich-looking broth--but the flavor was a complete letdown. It was so bitter it was almost shocking. Not just lacking in depth or salt, but actually scorched. Like the onions had been burned and no one noticed--or worse, no one cared. I couldn't eat it. Next was the beef bourguignon, which I'd also been excited about. Unfortunately, it was way oversalted. Every bite was a struggle. We even mentioned it to our server, hoping there might be some kind of acknowledgment or offer to fix it--but he just shrugged and moved on. No apology, no replacement, nothing. That said, not everything was bad. The deviled eggs were genuinely excellent--creamy, flavorful, perfectly seasoned. The baguette was fresh and had a great crust. And the cocktails were a highlight--really well balanced and thoughtfully made. Clearly, someone in the kitchen or behind the bar knows what they're doing. But a few good bites don't make up for the overall experience, which just felt cold and careless. And for a dinner that cost over $150, it's not unreasonable to expect more--better service, more consistency, and food that's actually edible. My husband and chose this place for our 3rd wedding anniversary, and we won't be returning. There are plenty of restaurants in town that know how to treat guests well and serve great food. This just wasn't one of them.

    Inside
    April A.

    I've been waiting to come to this place since it opened but just haven't been able to come tell now. Love the cute house that the restaurant is in, very nicely decorated. The food was all perfect. I will start by saying the tortellini was absolutely amazing, tasted like a dessert. The deviled eggs were perfect. Loved the bread and cheese. The croque madame was perfect. And the drink I got which I don't know the name of but it was a fun name with pineapple Mousse on top was amazing. Definitely will be back to try more.

    escargot
    Sierra I.

    Happy hour is a great deal for oysters! They are $2 each and are fresh and plated nicely. It is a smaller restaurant with around 5 tables inside and some outdoor seating which makes the vibe a lot more homey and personalized. Service was great.

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    We went yesterday around 6 pm. We were quoted a 25 minute wait, waited closer to 40, no big they…read morewere busy we weren't upset. We ordered drinks, soda for me, cocktail for my husband. We ordered two pizzas, asked for one without the onions it has listed on the menu and also ordered the caprese salad. Salad and pizzas arrived before our drinks. The salad was not the caprese but was the house salad (had a ton of onions in it, looked up the menu to confirm we got the wrong salad) pizza arrived with onions on it as well. Manager got our drink for us after food arrived and said "let me know if you want a discount and a dessert because the drinks were so late" then walked away. I told the food runner about the pizza with onions and he took it back. Eventually, our server came around and I asked if this was the caprese salad and she said no it was the house. She confirmed we ordered the caprese but then said oh yeah that's not it, and left. Kinda end of that conversation. Both pizzas (once fixed) were delicious. Salad was not for me (covered in onions) but my husband said it was good. I could tell our server was busy so I didn't say anything more she seemed stressed out. We asked for the bill, no discount or dessert like the manager had said. The caprese salad was on the bill and it's a more expensive salad than the one we received. I noticed the same manager and pulled him over explained the salad issue and then felt uncomfortable as I brought back up what he said earlier about a discount. He took the salad off and gave us 10% off, still tipped 20% off original bill Honestly just kind of a weird experience. No apologies or attempts from our server to fix the salad. Was weird the manager offered a discount and dessert then didn't do it and made me bring it up (I didn't get the dessert I was feeling so uncomfortable) Pizza was good, service was ok she was busy I guess they seemed short staffed. Manager seemed to not care. Just odd experience. Really wanted that caprese salad lol. Probably won't return

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