Sotto Sotto
Atlanta, GA 30307
Phone: (404) 523-6678
- Price:
- $$$
- Best of Citysearch:
- Italian Food 2007, Italian Food 2006
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu 5:30pm-11pm, Fri-Sat 5:30pm-12am
Editorial Review for Sotto Sotto – by Citysearch Editors
The Scene
Sotto Sotto sits in a revived brick storefront next to sister restaurant Fritti. Step inside, and you're greeted by a quick, busy view of the kitchen and a lot of dark wood, distressed plaster and low-wave beats. Comfortably cramped, it's both a top-notch neighborhood spot and a crosstown destination. Servers are generally convivial and helpful.
The Food
The kitchen generally eschews popular Americanizations for simple ingredients in authentic combinations. And starters, pasta, and risotto are where it really shines. Retro-pleasure Vitello Tonatto serves up a flawless combination of unctuousness and tang. Tagliatelle with cream, ham and peas and spaghettini with tuna roe sing with understated, lovely flavors. Tortelli with roasted eggplant and walnuts, and an asparagus risotto likewise trade on a balance of rusticity and richness.
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Insider Tips
The ExtrasThough no prix-fixe menu is set, waiters will tailor a shared tasting menu for tables if requested. No discount is offered, however.
ParkingLet the complimentary valet park your car. A couple of lots in the area that appear legitimate are known for towing vehicles.
User Reviews for Sotto Sotto
02/29/2008 Posted by watchfuldiner
Seated right before they closed on a slow weekday night. Server was professional friendly but very limited knowledge of wine list and apps. Wine list is very extensive, but a decent bottle (one I couldn't buy at publix for $9.99) starts around $65. We had the risotto, which was incredibly creamy and delicious, salads (house greens excellent, caesar marginal), and fish and lamb for entrees (which were prepared perfectly). Entrees are larger than expected, food excellent, service quiet and not interruptive (kudos!). Server patiently waited on us, though restaurant was closing, and pleasantly thanked us and welcomed back. Definitely will go back for special occasion. Our bill came to about $140, which was a bit more expensive than we expected. In comparison to horrible food and service at Fritti next door, Sotto Sotto is a unique and well-run restaurant.
Pros: Excellent food and service
Cons: pricey wine list, mediocre salads
02/15/2008 Posted by blm2005
The service was great. Our server knew the menu well and was able to make informed recommendations for food and wine. The antipasto dish and the pastas were delicious. The risotto with the balsamic vinegar was wonderful. The only downfall was the duck breast, which by the way our server did not recommended (perhaps intentionally). My jaw got a work out. The flavor was good (although the end pieces tasted a little charred) but it was extremely tough. Overall, I will definitely go back but I will stick to the pastas dishes.
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