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    Sotto Sopra

    4.2 (587 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    SOTTO SOPRA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Romantic
    Classy
    Good for groups

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    Goat and strawberry salad
    Jasmin J.

    Back again for restaurant week 2026! Had to start with drinks at the bar bc the place was packed for the 30 year anniversary and our reservation wasn't available. Drinks were tasty and well made, food and service was fresh (especially the mussels) and I appreciate them accommodating my coconut allergy and offering a white wine garlic sauce instead, they were so tasty! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance was warm and bustling[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] and as usual I will be sure to return again!

    Nichole B.

    It has been over 11 years since my last review, and Sotto Spora still hits the spot. Never misses. They always run a really nice special around tax season in which you can get $15 select pastas and $7 select wines and cocktails. So I decided to stop in for a nice dinner and wine. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place was pretty much packed, but I was able to get a table since it was just me.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Dinner was pretty simple for me, I love their spaghetti bolognaise and my fave Montepulciano wine. For an appetizer I love the beef carpaccio( that was not apart of the special). And it is also their 30th anniversary so they have some really nice specials going on. If your in the Mount Vernon section, make sure you stop in you will not be dissapointed SYOY

    Becky C.

    Listen! If you're ever looking for a romantic, intentional, dimly lit vibe, Sotto Sopra IS thee place to be. When I tell you everything was exceptional, I mean everything. From the moment I walked through the door, I was greeted by everyone, offered water refills without even asking, and guided through the menu so kindly. It was genuinely so sweet. This is one of the few restaurants I would gatekeep... but I can't hold out. If you haven't been, make a reservation ASAP. Enjoy!!

    Duck
    Sophie B.

    Sotto Sopra has been my favorite Baltimore restaurant for a few years now, and anytime I come back - they prove why. [[HIGHLIGHT]]First off, the ambience is fantastic. The waiters are friendly, the smell of the restaurant is phenomenal, and it's a lovely, intimate space.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food - believe it or not - is really the star of the show. They have plenty of GF options, and right now they are running their 30th anniversary special. $65 pre-fixe menu with a few items offered that have a slight upcharge. Either way, it's a fantastic deal. My boyfriend and I came here for our anniversary (our first date was here two years ago) & both did the pre-fixe. I got the seasonal octopus salad, the duck leg, & the seasonal banana brûlée. All of it was incredible. Obviously, if you want pasta - they have plenty of great options to choose from & everything is just so fresh. [[HIGHLIGHT]]For the price (even without the 30th anniversary pre-fixe!), ambience, and QUALITY - you seriously can't beat Sotto Sopra[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. My boyfriend and I love to try different "finer dining" around the city - and all roads lead us back to here.

    Fettuccine Con Short Rib Ragu.
    Maggi R.

    We raved about the great time we had at Sotto Sopra and their Summer Camp offering of Tuesday with Morrie to our friends, so they wanted to go with us to experience what we had enjoyed. We made a reservation for the 4 of us for Tuesday. They had our table ready and waiting for us when we arrived. Lindsey, our server, was terrific. She was friendly and so welcoming. She met and exceeded our every need. We started with their enormous Charcuterie Board, which was loaded with all kinds of Italian goodies. The Tuesday with Morrie offering is a bowl of pasta with a glass of wine for $30.00. Our friends had the Carbonara Alla Sotto Sopra (a delectable dish of spaghetti, egg, smoked applewood bacon, cream and parmesan), and Ravioli Dell'Amore (a delicate dish of spinach & ricotta ravioli with fresh tomato sauce and parmesan). My husband had the Fettuccine Bolognese (a hearty dish of homemade fettuccine with a meaty homemade Bolognese sauce topped with parmesan. I thoroughly enjoyed the Gnocchi Alla Caprese. The homemade ricotta gnocchi were delicate pillows topped with fresh tomato sauce and burrata. It was beyond delicious. Thank you for another terrific meal and evening!

    Short Rib Ravioli
    Angie C.

    There is nothing quite like feeling special. Mark took me to one of my favorite restaurants in Baltimore tonight to celebrate my birthday, which is Monday. Imagine my surprise when we arrived at the door, I was immediately greeted by Riccardo, the Chef-Owner, who called me by name, wished me a happy birthday, introduced himself to Mark and escorted us to our table. Riccardo then promptly delivered two glasses of Prosecco and stood to chat with us for a while. It made me feel so very special and welcomed! [[HIGHLIGHT]]You do not come to Sotto Sopra Restaurant for dinner; you come for an experience. And from the second we arrived, every moment was filled with pleasure to our senses.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Food, drink, music, atmosphere, kindness, attentiveness, warmth and ambiance -- all perfection.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I so admire Riccardo for his life philosophy and business acumen. He puts his entire heart and soul into his restaurant and it shows. He knows that success lies in how you treat people and that same spirit was embodied by all of the staff. They are celebrating their 30th anniversary this year; that doesn't happen by accident or luck. This was a birthday dinner I'll not soon forget. Thank you, Mark. Thank you, Riccardo.

    Flatbread with prosciutto and truffle oil
    Cammi P.

    Sotto Sopra has been on my list to try for a while now and I'm SO happy I finally did. I decided to dine here for restaurant week and am already so excited to go back. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The service was great and the restaurant is quaint, dark, yet lively and welcoming.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The Sotto Sopra flatbread with prosciutto and truffle oil was the perfect way to start my meal. Crispy yet chewy, with the best salty yet sweet taste. My short rib ravioli was amazing, especially with the mushrooms. The gnocchi bolognese was full of flavor and melted in your mouth. My glass of Cabernet was full and the perfect accompaniment to my pasta. For dessert, the strawberry cheesecake was the real winner but we were scraping the pistachio crème brûlée clean, as well. It was the perfect meal. Unfortunately, the complimentary valet was not available on this night, however, there was a parking garage just around the corner.

    Gnocchi bolognese
    Alex W.

    We had a nice experience overall. The complimentary valet parking was a great touch and made arrival easy. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Inside, the restaurant has a very romantic, dimly lit atmosphere, though the tables are quite close together and it does get pretty loud as the night goes on.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The focaccia was fantastic and a definite highlight. The gnocchi bolognese was just okay--the bolognese felt a bit heavy when paired with the gnocchi and didn't quite shine. Dessert, however, was excellent. The pistachio tiramisu was light, well-balanced, and a great way to end the meal. [[HIGHLIGHT]]A solid spot with a lovely ambiance and some standout elements, especially the bread and dessert.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Pappardelle Fra Diavolo
    Allegra A.

    Throughly enjoyed our visit to Soto Sopra and would recommend if you're in the area. There is free valet parking as well as street parking in the area, but it can be a bit tough so definitely take advantage of the free valet. To share (4 of us) we got a bottle of wine, calamari, and antipasto misto. Both apps were good but the calamari was my preference. For my main I got the Pappardelle Fra Diavolo which had a generous amount of shrimp. Great flavor and fresh pasta. For dessert we shared the pistachio tiramisu which was delicious. Service was friendly and attentive. Our server was knowledgeable and shared menu recommendations based on our preferences. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance was reminiscent of an old school Italian spot.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 5/5 dinner experience! Recommend making a reservation as they get busy.

    Calamari and Polenta
    Ciara C.

    I decided to come here a few times with two of my girlfriends because they were running the restaurant week specials. This made it easy to come. Try out Sotto because we've never been to it before. So let's start with the atmosphere and the restaurant floor. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's very cozy, very inviting and the candles that they have that are real candles. Create this air of just ease and relaxation.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]There isn't a set dress code, but it's very clear when you go in that you should be at least business casual and that goes with the vibe of the restaurant.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We tried out various different dishes that were on restaurant week, including the calamari, the gnocchi and pretty much everything we could because three courses for $45 is an amazing deal. The rosé is probably my favorite wine that they have there and the cocktails are very good including the espresso martinis. My first date got the gnocchi and they don't usually like gnocchi but it was amazing and very tasty. Very light different than sometimes regular gnocchi that's very heavy. The calamari was delicious and I enjoyed the lemon slices that they had in there that they also fried. We need to go back so that we can try out the different desserts and maybe just go in and try out some of the different options that they have at Sotto. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The tables were clean and if we dropped any forks we got new ones immediately.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The service was quick and fast but we did not feel rushed in any way shape or form. The focaccia that they provide with the little bread basket when you first sit is amazing and goes very well with wine or drinks. I also enjoy that they have options for you to choose out their event experiences with operas, so we plan to check that out one time. For those that don't drink, they also have mocktails. Their mocktails are quite tasty, very refreshing, nothing too heavy. You can get different options of wine, champagne, dessert, drinks while you're there. The tiramisu was great and I did enjoy the cheesecake.

    Inside
    Ren H.

    The inside is beautiful. High ceilings with large paintings and mirrors. The service provided by everyone here was wonderful. We ordered a bottle of Pinot Grigio to start. They brought out complimentary focaccia bread with an olive oil and balsamic dip that was quite good. It was Baltimore Restaurant Week recently and Sotto Sopra had extended their 3 course menu which we ordered off of. Between us, we shared the Watermelon Salad and Maryland Style Mussels for appetizers, Pan-Seared Atlantic King Salmon and Short Rib Risotto entrees, and Crème Brûlée and Almond Cake for dessert. Everything was delicious. The watermelon was fresh and the feta cheese and crumbled pistachio paired great with it. I loved the coconut broth from the mussels. The citrus and lobster infused mashed potatoes with the salmon was divine. The short rib with risotto was seasoned well and quite filling. Both the desserts were delicious as well. No complaints on anything. It was all so good! Cannot wait to dine here again.

    Entryway
    Cecilia T.

    This was a phenomenal dining experience. The only negative part of the experience was that the dining room was too dark - it was hard to read the menu. Other than that, everything was exquisite. The service was attentive but not overbearing, the decor and vibe were intimate, and the food was so good we could not pick a favorite dish. We ate: Feta & Watermelon Salad - This was elevated with crushed pistachios, honey, and super salty feta. Caprese - Made with perfectly ripe heirloom tomatoes, burrata, and shaved fennel for a little surprise crunch. It is a classic, and was executed perfectly. Lamb Chops - These were truly outstanding. They had a salty, herbed crust and were cooked perfectly to our preferred temperature. The lobster mashed potatoes were also very unexpected. Bolognese - This was a very chunky, hearty, savory sauce, where you could still taste a bit of the red wine. The pappardelle was cooked perfectly. Cappuccino - literally the best one I've ver had. We came here for restaurant week and the dining experience was significantly better than expected. I can't wait to go back.

    Ina S.

    Place looks great and has great ambience. We loved the watermelon salad and we ordered Non alcoholic drinks which tasted great. We ordered Penne Pasta for our son and Ravioli for ourselves and everything was delicious. Must go place.

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