Sotto Sotto Restaurant

We had an exceptional evening at Sotto Sotto, and our waitress April deserves every bit of recognition for making it so special. She was absolutely outstanding from the moment we sat down. Her knowledge of the menu was genuinely impressive and her recommendations were perfectly tailored to our tastes. Our group is notoriously complicated and she navigated every request with effortless grace, patience, and a warmth that made us feel like the most important guests in the room. April is the kind of server who elevates a great meal into a truly memorable experience. We cannot recommend her highly enough. We will absolutely be back, and we will be asking for April by name!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

great food, great lighting, friendly staff, amazing drinks

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We’ve been coming here for years and it’s typically one of my fav spots in Atlanta. However last night was a huge miss in many aspects. It was a Sunday night and the restaurant was half empty. So to my surprise my husband and I were sat in a small two person table just inches away from another occupied two person table while there were so many other 4 person tables open (and note during our entire dinner I never saw these tables occupied). On our other side we had another two person table squished next to us. So we could all clearly listen to each other’s convos. I could tell all 3 tables were annoyed being squished next to each other. There were also many gnats flying about our food and occupants of the mentioned tables were all trying to swat them away. It’s the month of January so all these gnats make little sense and feel gross in such a nice restaurant. Also, other waiters/staff would constantly bump into our tables and us and a few times they almost knocked over our water glasses because of the cramped space while there were plenty of open tables around us that we could be spread out on. It also limited how much we could order. Beyond that, our waitress (she wore a white headband) was unfriendly and unhelpful. We constantly had to ask for basics such as shared plates and serving spoons and utensils. Her attitude made it clear she did not want to be there. The salads and lasagna were delicious per usual (they were the highlight) but we also ordered the scallops and for $32 we received these two tiny overcooked and rubbery scallops the size of quarters that were clearly beyond well done. When we told the waitress about our rubbery scallops she did not seem to care and just said “okay.” Then she brought the check without offering the dessert menu or asking if we wanted additional drinks. She then hovered over my husband while he paid and tipped. It was awkward and again, no mention or sorry about the scallops. We saw other waiters be very proactive and helpful with their guests but unfortunately we received someone who could care less. My husband and I won’t be back for a while.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 2

Excellent food and drinks and good atmosphere. Unfortunately our waiter was a bit of a creep

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 3

The food is truly exceptional, to the point that I would rather drive 30 minutes to dine here than walk a couple of minutes to eat at La Grotta (which is still a good restaurant).

Service is fine if you are seated at a table. However, the atmosphere at the bar is not very welcoming. When dining alone, I feel guilty occupying a table, so I usually choose to sit at the bar. On several occasions, I noticed that the bartenders seemed unwilling to engage with me, while interacting normally with other customers (most of whom happened to be white). I’m not sure whether this is due to personal preference or something else.

As a result, I avoid coming here alone. It’s disappointing that this can’t be a place like Delbar, where I can go several times a week and develop friendly relationships with the staff.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 2

The food is lacking flavor and seasoning. In terms of the pastas and the appetizers, it was just very bland and not exciting or bursting with flavors. However, the customer service is amazing. And the overall experience was good.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 2

Service: 5

An absolute favourite in Atlanta. The food is fabulous. Been visiting Sotto Sotto twice a year (when I'm working in Atlanta) since I found it on a trip to Atlanta almost 10yrs ago. A lovely experience every time I go to Sotto Sotto. Very highly recommended.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The food was pretty good but the service was terrible. We came in with a 5:45pm reservation. I think they were having a busy day but that wasn’t communicated by our waiter or the manager. We didn’t place our drink orders after being seated for 20 minutes. Actually The food took over an hour to get to our table. No one checked on us or apologized for the long wait. Actually, I saw the manager making rounds to check on tables because of the slow service but she didn’t come to ours. It seemed like our table was being actively avoided. I’ve lived in Inman park my entire life. I have been to this restaurant several times as a child and now as an adult. It’s hard to not assume that because of race we were given obviously unequal service to the other patrons. I don’t think I should recommend this place to my African American peers and family. You will probably be overlooked here. I spoke with the manager about my experience and she told me she didn’t agree with what I said. As though it was something to agree with. She wasn’t there to experience the bad service with me. I forgot to mention that when I went to use the restroom the toilet was covered in urine so told one of the staff close by. Management needs to be better and more open to constructive criticism. I walked away after I realized the manager wasn’t going to be helpful and was only trying to make excuses for the bad service on her part.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 1

While the decor and staff have evolved over the years the experience is still top notch. Food still as good as always. Wine selections were excellent.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Tortelli Di Michelangelo Buonarroti Cheese Ravioli with Sage Butter, Chocolate Soup, Panna Cotta

The best

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We sat on the patio and my entire family had the loveliest experience. The food was excellent, the staff was kind and knowledgeable, this is a place where you can count on having a delicious meal and a lovely experience. I wish I could remember our servers name to shout him out because he was one of the main reasons our experience was so great. Attentive but also left us to have a good time, we laughed with him and he answered any questions we had - he’s a gem. The food was also perfection; everything was hot and cooked perfectly and better than expected. Good portion sizes and delicious. This is my go to Italian restaurant in Atlanta!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Second time I visited the restaurant. I always wanted to take my father there to eat, unfortunately, we lost him recently. Decided to take my kids for a pre-Christmas dinner. We had a lot of fun and were greeted by one of the best waitresses we have ever had. Also, the manager of the Restaurant, who I hear has been there a long time was extremely charismatic. It made a great evening that will remember for a very long time. The food was excellent.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We had our family Christmas Party in the Wine Loft.
Great location, great food.
Tremendous staff. Amanda is the greatest.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great Italian restaurant in the highlands. Intimate setting, dimly lit sets a wonderful atmosphere. Our server was extremely aware and attentive and in a respectful manner, showing up when needed but giving us space to talk. All the pasta is made in house and the dining experience was fantastic

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Our family stopped over for their white truffle dinner. Yes it’s delicious but the presentation is something to experience. The service was fantastic and my family loves coming there. The only downside was when we went to get the car from the valet. I tipped him $6 but he said that since I was there longer he wanted more. Being shook down in front of my family sucked, but it’s the world we live in. I feel it strange that so many aspects of the restaurant were great, being fleeced by the valet will make me think of alternatives

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5