It is hard to find an à la carte menu during New Year's Eve, so we were delighted to celebrate at Soto Soto as they had narrowed their menu, but still had plenty of choice. We started with the beef carpaccio and the grilled squid with shrimp, moved onto the branzino and crispy pork pasta, and ended with the pistachio tiramisu. Each dish and bite were absolutely delicious with great flavours. No notes, just an absolutely great meal. Shout out to our server who was perfect, warm and friendly, appeared when needed, but left us on our own to enjoy our meal. He made sure our wine glass was topped up and made great recommendations. read more

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Sotto Sotto has a great reputation, and there are definitely things to like. The atmosphere is warm, intimate, and has that classic Yorkville charm. The service was friendly and professional throughout the evening. That said, the food didn't quite live up to the hype for me. It was good, but not especially memorable, and considering the prices, I expected a bit more in terms of flavor and execution. A couple of dishes felt underseasoned, and nothing really stood out as something I'd come back specifically to order again. Overall, it's a solid restaurant with a nice ambiance, but I left feeling it didn't quite justify the premium price. Worth trying once, but there are other Italian restaurants in Toronto that I personally enjoyed more. read more

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I'll be honest..I wanted to try Sotto Sotto mostly because of Drake of course , and it's one of those spots you always hear about when you're in Toronto. The atmosphere was nice and it definitely has that classic, cozy Italian restaurant vibe. The food was good, but nothing particularly spectacular or memorable for me personally. To be fair, we went in June and maybe it was just an off day. I'm glad I tried it, but it didn't totally wow me. Still a fun place to check out if you're curious and want to experience one of the well-known spots in the city! read more

Obviously well thought of locally but advertised as a romantic dinner. Only if you call barely able to converse with your dinner companion "romantic". The excessive noise and excessive charges for bread and alcohol takes the bloom off the rose. read more

Spoiler alert - I have nothing bad to say about Sotto Sotto Italian restaurant in Toronto. This long-established Toronto restaurant is still at the top of its game. The restaurant is located in an old townhouse that practically explodes with charm and curb appeal (both inside and out). It is small and bustling in a good way. There are a number of dining rooms, all full, and the noise level is pretty loud but that only adds to the ambiance of an old world Italian restaurant. The interior decoration is solid - not fancy but enough old world dazzle to make you feel at once impressed while also comfortable. The food was incredible. The quality of each ingredient burned brightly in each dish. The bread was warm, the butter was soft, the tomatoes were sweetly tart, the pasta was ubiquitously al dente. I had the veal scallopini which was to die for; the squeeze of lemon was inspired and made the sauce drool-worthy. Our server was likewise perfect. Friendly, talkative when he sensed we wanted to talk, helpful when we presented 2 or 3 options. He was a true old world professional waiter in the best sense of the word. I know I do not need to laud Sotto Sotto because it is one of Toronto's finest restaurants - but I have, haven't I? It certainly deserves it. I highly recommend Sotto Sotto - full stop! read more

Was skeptical because this place has been hyped up by celebrities. Honestly the whole dining experience was super pleasant. Food was rich and tasteful. Would recommend for date nights or fancy get togethers. The host and waiter were kind, not overbearing, and inviting. read more

Food was just okay- edible but not good. This has to be the most underwhelming Italian spot in Toronto. Not to be funny I've had better pasta at Eataly. The truffle pasta was lacking flavor, all you can taste is cream & cheese. NO TRUFFLE. The environment was uppity and the service was lack luster. read more

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Sotto sotto is a upscale italian restaurant in downtown toronto. We immediately got seated in a romantic environment dining area. Our server came up quickly to give us suggestion. We ordered Filet Mignon, and Seafood Risotto. Both taste great, I strongly recommend both dishes. We finished up with the tiramisu, it was average but it still gave a great touch at the end of our meal. I would definitely go back again to the restaurant read more

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Had a great experience going here as it was the first time going for me and my children. Upscale Restaurant located Downtown Toronto. Service and food was great but the portion is more on the smaller side of things but I'll be back for sure read more

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Such a disappointing meal and honestly so embarrassed that I suggested this place to my friends. The carbonara was probably one of the worst we have had. It was the one pasta dish our server suggested, 3 of us got it. The carbonara was so salty, cheesy and the pasta was so undercooked. We also suspect it to be cream base because it was so saucy, almost like soup. It was awful. We all had a few bites and left 3/4 of the plate untouched. We ordered the calamari and shrimp to start. It was fresh and pretty good. The bread was also not bad, nothing special. The service was average, our server seemed annoyed explaining the specials to us. Mid way telling us the specials, he asked if we are really interested in knowing the specials... He was quick at refilling our waters. That's probably because they don't offer tap water. So we were suckered into buying bottled water. We spent $40 on water alone, for four people. It's an expensive meal, which I'm honestly ok paying, if it's a good meal. This was not worth it at all, and I don't recommend. read more

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Ordered: Frittura Mista di Pesce (~CAD$29): buttermilk-battered and deep-fried shrimp and calamari with tartare sauce Fettuccine alla Bolognese di Mamma Laura (~CAD$29): "Little Ribbon" fettucine with Mamma's famous fresh homemade meat sauce Aya's take: Too many people have raved about Sotto Sotto for me to not try it during my first trip to Toronto. I'm also a huge Drake fan, and knowing how much he loves Sotto Sotto, this was a must-stop for me! We stopped by for lunch with a reservation and were seated right away. The Frittura Mista di Pesce was light, crispy, and the shrimp and calamari were both super fresh. The tartare sauce complemented both well. The Bolognese came highly recommended and although not something I would usually get, I'm so glad we did! It tastes so homey and traditional yet fancy and upscale all at the same time. While waiting for our dishes, a celebrity rapper walked in, and our waiter completely forgot about us for a while. I understand the importance of high-profile visitors but I didn't appreciate that from a service perspective. Other than that, it was a great, memorable experience. read more

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I have not enjoyed an Italian meal like this in so long! When we walked in, the environment was warm and elegant. Our waiter was extremely friendly and welcoming even though he was extremely busy. We started off with Mamma Laura's famous meatballs, and let me tell you, the dish was true to the name. In this case, my phone did not eat first. The aroma of the freshly cut herbs, Parmesan cheese, and homemade marinara sauce were an absolute seller. For my main course, I ordered the Calamrai aka Griglia. This was the dish that sold my experience. The Mediterranean seasoning had the perfect amount of salt that coupled well with the squid. It was beautiful, filling, and exactly the kind of seafood option that I wish every Italian restaurant had. read more

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So the funny story is, we live in the US and made a reservation (or so we thought) and learned that the Resy reservation was for a restaurant of a similar name in Atlanta GA. We were offered dinner at the bar and it was absolutely the BEST experience as we were watched over by the amazing Simone. We started with Cacio e Pepe and it was to die for. My husband had the lamb shank and I had the veal chop. This veal chop was literally the best I've ever had. (See my before/after pics) Simone directed us to the best wines by the glass (quite a nice selection). For dessert we had a torte of ricotta and stewed pears that was delicious and light. We split it but I could easily have eaten my own. Dessert was accompanied by decaf cappuccinos and I had Galliano while he had a delicious 20-year old tawny port. TOTALLY 5 stars. Especially Simone! read more

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The food was delicious and the restaurant was attractive, but it was so loud we couldn't hear each other.

RATS!!!!!! There was a RAT at our table!!! We asking multiple times to get a box and the check to leave . The waiter (older man with tattoos, white hair) NEVER brought our drinks out til AFTER dinner was done. NEVER once checked on the table the ENTIRE time. I had to flag the busser multiple times for water, Parmesan cheese, our one and only order of drinks. They offered to take care of the bill then when leaving the INATTENTIVE waited somehow says now we do. Manager gave us "dessert to go" what a joke. Food was NOT good AT ALL either. Don't recommend, would NOT come back for free!!! read more

I recently came here with a friend for dinner. The atmosphere and service here are amazing, where I feel the food could be better given higher price point. We ordered the clams, meatballs to start and finished with a truffle pasta. The meatballs were my favourite dish, the pasta was okay but nothing too surprising. read more

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If you like Italian food, this is a great place! The atmosphere is a bit stuffy, but the service is good and our waiter was knowledgeable and made some good recommendations. We shared a bottle of the sauv blanc, which left something to be desired, but the rest of what we ordered was great. We tried two salads, gnocchi with marinara sauce, papperdelle, cacio e pepe (must get), fish special, and two tiramisu's - pistachio and strawberry. Everything was excellent with the standout being the fresh pastas, with the standout amongst those being the cacio e pepe. read more

Had such a wonderful and lovely experience at Sotto Sotto for a birthday celebration. The ambiance is beautiful, and all of the staff we're beyond pleasant and accommodating. Our server was an absolute gem, and provided detailed descriptions of all items. Now to the food: 10/10 Gorgeous! I selected the gnocchci in a bolognese sauce, which was so fresh and bursting with flavour. My partner opted for the carbonara which was OUTSTANDING. nothing more to say! The desserts were also phenomenal, especially the tiramisu. I am very much looking forward to coming back here again read more

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The food is tremendous! The service is very good (but not great). I was very dissappointed with the seating arrangement options offered, there is very little privacy as the Avenue Road location is quite cramped. The building is literally an older townhome, but thus is the charm of the restuarant as well. Seating arrangements aside, the food is spectacular (and expensive) but you do get what you pay for! The service is very personal and professional. Had the seating been more pleasant, and less uncomfortable, I would have given FIVE STARS. read more

If you're lucky enough to get a Saturday night reservation at Sotto Sotto during the Toronto Film Festival you have to know that the reservation time is a suggestion; the time you should show up to let them know you are serious about wanting to eat there. From this point, you will be seated as soon as possible. The restaurant is small, the bar/waiting area is crammed full of people, and there are people lining up through the front door and down the outside steps. Total chaos; and yet, somehow, through it all, the staff remain polite, upbeat and charming and those waiting don't complain, they just wait patiently to be chosen to sit! And, when you DO get your table (try to be upstairs if you want a quieter ambiance) just one bite of the heavenly tiger shrimp makes everything worthwhile. Follow that with one of the house pastas and throw in a lychee martini for good measure...you will then understand why some people eat at Sotto Sotto every night of their visit to Toronto, year after year. By the end of the evening I certainly did! read more

Such great ambiance. Came here for the first time for a company holiday dinner and the service was just exceptional. Appetizers to entrees to dessert was just amazing and the prices isn't overly expensive being in Yorkville. read more

Decided to splurge and celebrate a birthday here. For a fine dining experience, where apparently many celebrities like to go, this place was so very disappointing! They must either serve the "rich and famous" something completely different or the "rich and famous" have no concept of what excellent food is. Our server was fantastic; however, you could tell they were very short staffed as he and the busboy were very hurried. When our server came to our table, he was very friendly and wonderful. Too bad he did not come by that often. He did mention that they were short staffed and that the kitchen was very busy. A few times the busboy would almost throw our cutlery down on the table when resetting for the next course. He was also not consistent in setting down the cutlery. Knives facing different directions for each person or spoons on different sides of the knife or fork. Normally I would not care that much but when I go to a fine dining restaurant, I expect to receive a fine dining experience. The main reason for coming here was to have exceptional Italian food. The food itself was mostly good but it wasn't mind blowing in anyway and did not inspire us to to come back. Especially not for the prices this place was charging. Here's what we had: * Frittura Mista Di Pesce- Buttermilk-battered and deep fried shrimp and calamari with tartare sauce - the oil was clean and everything was fresh. It's deep fried calamari and shrimp, nothing overly complicated. * Polpo Alla Puttanesca - Grilled octopus served with cherry tomatoes from Pachino, black olives, anchovies and capers from Pantelleria - the octopus was grilled well and not over done. The tomatoes were nice and fresh. It was good but not the best I've had. * Carpaccio Di Filetto Di Manzo Con Tartufo Nero Di Norcia E Stracciatella Di Burrata - Tomatoes with fresh black truffle from Norcia and burrata Stracciatella cheese - one of the most disappointing dishes! The Burrata was served to us too cold and the creamy centre wasn't creamy at all. Made me wonder if we even got Burrata or if we got Mozzarella. There is a difference! * Fettuccine Alla Bolognese Di Mamma Laura - "Little Ribbon" fettucine with Mamma's famous fresh homemade meat sauce - simple dish of pasta noodles with meat sauce. It was quite bland. I think the kitchen forgot the salt. * La Carbonara - Artisanal Zaccagni spaghetti tossed with crispy pork cheek from Amatrice, eggs, Sarawak black pepper and Roman *DOP Pecorino cheese - the sauce on this dish was well seasoned and quite delicious! However, the spaghetti was undercooked. It wasn't al dente, it was undercooked. When we finally had a chance to tell the server, he explained how the pasta chef is "Roman" and how the Romans feel this is how pasta should be cooked. He even mentioned that he's had many debates about this with the chef in the past. Basically we were served undercooked pasta on purpose. He suggested that next time we should let them know that we want our pasta al dente, the Italian way. Seriously? If you know this is what your kitchen is going to do, then you should inform your customers at the time of ordering. * Bistecca Alla Brace - Grilled Prime Canadian striploin with mushrooms au jus - nice huge juicy steak with a good amount of sides but nothing super special. * Costoletta Di Vitello - Grilled white provimi veal chop - tender and juicy; however, another dish served under season. Since our table was sharing everything, the kitchen cut the veal for us. * Cheesecake with fresh fruit compote, strawberry Tiramisu, Classic Italian Tiramisu, Ricotta Cheesecake with Pears and Almond Crust - the highlight of the dinner! All the desserts were delicious and presented beautifully on one large plate. Our favourite was the Ricotta Cheesecake with Pears and Almond Crust. All in all, the food was good but did not meet expectations. Since the kitchen was so slow and we were getting really hungry, we only told our server about the food experience we had after eating. There are so many other wonderful places you can go to great Italian food and a fine dining experience. This was not one of them. If you have money to burn and are into chance celebrity sightings (which we did not care about), go ahead and come here. If you want consistent, impeccable service and food that would make you want to come back the next day, go somewhere else. read more

Drake's (alleged) favorite restaurant? After sitting on my food list patiently waiting to be crossed off, I finally got to try out Sotto Sotto! We ordered: Fried calamari: This had both calamari and shrimp with tartar sauce. I found it to be pretty average, I wasn't blown away but it was not bad Arugula salad: This was delicious, with a very sharp gorgonzola cheese, sweet pears and crunchy walnuts that all worked together harmoniously Spaghetti vongole: They were generous with the clams and the flavors were good however I just wished they were deeper Gnocchi: The gnocchi was creamy, but the actual pasta was on the denser side, I prefer them to be light and airy (like the kind at Cano) Shrimp angel hair pasta: The flavors were nice but the texture of this really reminded me of vermicelli noodles with a tomato based sauce lol Mushroom risotto: This was a pretty big portion sharable between at least 2 people. But for $50+ it was really just mushrooms, butter, rice and cheese so I felt like this was overpriced Salmon special (?): The piece of fish was bigger than I thought it would be but I felt that it had a lingering fishy taste Tiramisu: This is their classic Italian dessert which was good but nothing to write home about. Cheesecake: I'm not a big fan of many types of cheesecake as I think its too heavy, rich and sweet all at the same time. But this was complementary which was nice Pistachio dessert: The ice cream was creamy and had strong pistachio flavour and the pastry was flaky and delish Overall, the ambiance was upscale yet warm and homey which was nice however the food itself wasn't anything to write home about. I personally wouldn't come back as there are soooooo many new and consistently good restaurants in the GTA. read more

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Ever since I was young I remember people telling me that one of the best restaurants in Toronto was Sotto Sotto. I have now come to realize that those people know nothing about food. Sotto Sotto is a pedestrian Italian restaurant that survives on reputation but not quality. Thoughts that this place should get a Michelin star are downright laughable. First the service. Which is required to get to 2 or 3 stars. There really wasn't much. When asked for recommendations our waiter gave passing answers that were variations of "I'm not you so I dont know what to tell you." Our waiter was much more preoccupied with tending to the larger party table next door than either of his other two tables which included ours. This included the standard birthday dessert and song for that larger table (more on that later). For the food, which is the minimum to get 1 star. It was all very average. Nothing was bad. But nothing was good. Best was the calamari because when you fry something it's hard to screw up. The carpaccio was basic and presentation kind of bad with the dollops of sauce on the meat. The meatballs were average. No big deal. The ones I get from the airport restaurant in Toronto are better. For mains we had the bolognese (average), mushroom risotto (ok but over priced and too chewy) and the veal Limone (small portion). We ordered a lot for two people and had two of their more expensive wines by the glass as well. You'd think the service would reflect that. The waiter was MIA for most of the dinner and both our table and the table next door were sitting for very long periods of time to get our dishes cleared and bill brought to us. The kicker for me? I had informed the restaurant that it was my birthday through Amex concierge and when I called to change my time. They knew it was my birthday. They did nothing for me. Recall I mentioned they sang and gave a free dessert to the larger table I referenced earlier. This place is supremely overrated. I won't be back. It's an average Italian restaurant masquerading as a good one because some celebrities that don't have taste like to go there. If you want a good meal go somewhere else. I won't be back. There are much better options in the city than this souped up East Side Mario's. read more

Appetizers: 1) CARPACCIO DI FILETTO DI MANZO CON TARTUFO NERO DI NORCIA E STRACCIATELLA DI BURRATA Beef tenderloin with fresh black truffle from Norcia and burrata Stracciatella cheese was ok, nothing special. 2) FRITTURA MISTA DI PESCE Gamberi e calamari fritti in tempura con salsa tartara. Buttermilk-battered and deep fried shrimp and calamari with tartare sauce was ok as well, again nothing special. 3) Grilled octopus was good but not the best I've had Entrees: 1) PICCATINA DI VITELLO AL LIMONE Veal scaloppine in a fresh lemon sauce was didn't look that good LOL I didn't try this one 2) Creamy truffle fettuccine with shaved truffles was flavourful and delicious 3) Sea bass cooked on the grill, expertly seasoned with Sotto's seafood dressing was delicious but a tad over salty in some areas 4) Carbonara was a tad salty and the pasta was undercooked to my liking Dessert: 1) SOTTOS LEGENDARY TIRAMISU Their time honoured classic Italian Tiramisu was so delicious! 2) The strawberry Tiramisu was even better in my opinion since I love strawberries. It was refreshing and delicious. This made the overall experience so much better. I absolutely love this dessert. It was not too sweet but yet so flavourful 3) Pistachio cake with pistachio bits was very good as well read more

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Second visit and even though it was during a pandemic, such a pleasure! My visits were a year apart but pretty sure it was the same waiter both times. He's amazing and super attentive. My main dish was the frattina. Amazing choice but I definitely fell in love with black truffle pasta special. Our group ordered the bufala caprese, cozza tirene and polipo verace alla piastra to share. A little bit of each to try and the main dish was the perfect amount of food for the visit. read more

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I had a solo dinner here per Drake's recommendation. I say go for the tiger prawns. Authentic Italian food, seasoned to perfection. I enjoyed myself but I would like to go back with friends. read more

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Toronto has many great Italian spots all over the city, but few have the distinction of being one of Drake's favourite spots in the city. Sotto Sotto gave me the vibes of walking into a scene of The Godfather, with classic white cloth table setups and dark rooms with old-school decor. The service was excellent - they were super accommodating with our dinner party - and the staff were great with recommendations and very friendly. The food was great, they have lots of daily specials and we tried a little bit of everything, including caprese salad, caesar salad, octopus, and bread. For mains we tried the carbonara, seafood pasta, short rib, chicken parmigiana, and osso bucco which seemed to be the biggest hit. Overall the food was very solid, unfortunately I didn't get many pictures but I guess that means I'll have to come back for more! read more

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extremely overpriced, and extremely underwhelming. The food was either underseasoned or lack in flavor. Probably one of the most expensive Italian restaurants I've been to yet it tasted like a three star restaurant at most. The staff and host are rude and act pretentious. Especially the host, they don't smile and act like they just want you to leave. Every thing was very mediocre. Nothing stood out - not the taste, not the quality of ingredients, not the plating, not the decor, not the service. I wish I could've like this place but I would recommend 10 other Italian restaurants than this. read more

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Where most may not admit "Or Sotto Sotto, just talkin' about women and vino" brought me here. At first hearing it, I wasn't sure of what Sotto Sotto was. After further research and high ratings, I knew I had to visit one day. That one day would finally come as my fiance was visiting Toronto. I'm happy to say the food lived up to the hype. I myself ordered the il Cacio e Pepe and my fiance ordered the Pennette via Frattina. Capped off with the torta dolce al formaggi. Everything I will say was amazing. What was once a lyric to me is now a restaurant I will frequent in Toronto. read more

Came here on a Sunday evening with 4 people. The seafood risotto was good with lots of seafood. The surprising part was that the server/restaurant added automatically added a 20% tip to the bill. He just put in the tip amount himself on the POS terminal and said service charge was added. I do not like being forced into tipping at a certain amount and therefore would not visit the restaurant again. read more

Customer Service: I don't like how you have to wait until the day of to get confirmation for your reservation. Otherwise, staff was very accommodating, kind and professional. Although it was a small space (easy to miss) the space was beautiful and elegant. The atmosphere was on the upscale side but felt cozy Food: Food portions are small but delicious so it was worth it. For appetizers we got the gamerino vashera/antipasto gordonia (grilled tiger shrimp, calamari, caprese salad, roasted pepper and asiago cheese) which was amazing... read more

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During a vacation to Toronto, everything kept raving about this place. They said it was the premier place for Italian food and Canadian celebrities loved it. Well was able to get a resy for later in the week. Cool. First the location is pretty awesome, no issues there. This place has great ambience and the energy was good. Ordered some drinks, boy, they are pricey. Ok, get the drinks and for the price, they are pretty weak and watered down. Next the food. They have a great variety of choices and all sounded good. We chose our meals while trying to enjoy the weak drinks. The meals come and I have to say it was the most bland food I have had in a very long time. That went for all of our meals. Just tasted awful to the point we couldn't even finish them. The server was great so we didn't want to complain, but was not a good meal. It appears others loved their food so this is just my perspective. We loved to city and can't wait to go back, but this won't be on the return list. read more

Amazing atmosphere. Alessandra was great in coordinating a last minute time for me and the service was fantastic as well. Food was as expected and top notch as well. Prices were fair too! read more

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Came here after hearing about this location in Drake song. This location would definitely be considered fine dining and would excellent for a upscale occasion. The walls are filled with celebs that have came to dine here over the years which is different for sure. I came here for work and ended up eating at the bar which was a pleasurable experience. The tiger Shrimp were big and nicely seasoned but the asparagus was incredible! Yum! Next time in Toronto I'll be back to visit and check out more items on the menu! read more

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the service was ok. The food could be better. Overall I would try it again. The branzino was the best part of the meal i will recommend to try here read more

AVOID TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE BETTER OPTIONS ELSEWHERE - was served 3 risottos when I asked for one, and was blamed by the staff that I ordered that many - risotto was raw as well I was quite excited to try this place with two friends. The miscommunication ruined the whole experience for me. Knowing that the lunch stops at 3pm and that the risotto takes 40 mins to cook. I called in ahead of time to speak to someone around 1:30pm to have my amalfi risotto ready as I was making my way there. I spoke to a server, I informed her that I wanted 1 order of the Seafood risotto for a table of 3 people. I think it was this point where the miscommunication happened. She agreed and said it will be ready for us. We arrived at 2pm, we spoke to the initial server and I asked him about the risotto, that I called in about. And he's like is it for here or to go? I told him that we were dining in. We were seated and waited for 40 mins. Before the risotto came out. To our surprise they brought us THREE RISOTTO dishes. Mind you, on the menu the risotto dish serves 2 people. At no point in time between 2pm to 2:40pm there was any clarification on the order. So I asked the server and informed him that I only wanted 1. So he fetched the server that I spoke to on the phone. And she insisted that I ordered 3 Risottos. I tried to explain to her that party was not ready to eat 6 peoples portion of risotto. My experience is already ruined at this point. I don't know why she would think that I would want 6 people amounts of risotto. I could've tried other things in the restaurant. The risotto itself looked amazing. So if the food was okay I didn't mind. Unfortunately the risotto was under-cooked. It had a grainy, sandy texture that stuck to the teeth. I informed my guests, and another one agreed with me. I let the server know, he brought Chef Massimo Renzi tableside and he just told me it was cooked al dente, and that he used carnaroli rice. So know we're stuck eating extra risotto that was under-cooked. My other friend thought the rice was fine, until he tried the one underneath the top layer. I'm assuming that the chef probably tasted that top layer and thought the other rice cooked as well. The seafood in the risotto was perfectly cooked but the dish was spoiled under-cooked rice. I think ultimately the experience was ruined when I got 3 Risottos instead of 1. Which caused the quality of control to go down on the rice. You will see in the photos that you can see the centre of the rice. Which is an indicator that the rice was raw. read more

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What a fantastic place! A hidden gem at that! We had reservations and once we arrived we were immediately seated upstairs in a dim area lit with candles. Our server was lovely and described the specials and menu in detail. I went with the Pappardelle Dei Castelli and Minestrone soup. We were brought some fresh bread and olive oil which was amazing. My soup was amazing. Not over done and was tasty. The entree was perfection. You can tell the noodles are homemade and wow that sauce was amazing- I opted for butter cream sauce versus the wine sauce that is typically included. Glad I went this route!! We had to try some dessert too so we all split the Gelato Affogato and Devils Chocolate Gelati. Both were satisfying and presented nicely. Love this intimate establishment and will definately be back! read more

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We frequent Sotto Sotto often and enjoy having our meals there. During the pandemic, we got takeout and it was a total disappointment. I asked for mushroom lasagna - very small portion. The chicken dish is also ridiculously small. Tiramisu costs more than the menu price for some reason and one of them is collapsed. read more

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Absolutely loved this classic Italian restaurant... the menu is large with so many great dishes to choose from... excellent specials! Ordered the lamb shank... amazing.. the strawberry tiramisu..outstanding! Great appetizers...the waiters were knowledgeable and old school attentive. Loved this place read more