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Sotto Sopra, Baltimore, MD

Sotto Sopra

4.8
4.8
3584 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 39 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Romantic
Sotto Sopra is an Italian restaurant housed in a beautiful 19th century building just blocks north of Baltimore’s Harborplace on Charles Street. Sotto Sopra specializes in true contemporary Italian cuisine adapting farm to table. We buy local whenever it is possible. The perfect risotto, handmade pastas, roasted meats, local seafood, and regional produce are here for your total enjoyment.

Sotto Sopra invites you to dine for dinner every evening. Eat.Drink.Sleep.Dream--Italian

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (410) 625-0534
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Riccardo Bosio
  • Private party facilities
    The ambiance of Sotto Sopra's 19th century building in Baltimore's cultural district is the perfect partner with our contemporary Italian cuisine in creating special memories. Whether a rehearsal dinner, small wedding reception, family celebration or corporate events Sotto Sopra makes you the star.
  • Private party contact
    Ricardo Bosio: (410) 625-0534

Experiences

  • Opera Night 5 course prefixed menu

    US$85.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Join us for live opera from 6pm to 9pm with a five course prefixed menu. Please arrive before 6pm to be seated. PLEASE NOTE: REGULAR MENU/SERVICE IS NOT AVAILABLE! THIS IS A 3 HOUR EVENT! A $55 CHARGE WILL BE ADDED TO CANCELATION / NO SHOWS LESS THAN 48 HOURS FOR ALL PARTY SIZE. Thank you for your understanding. If the cancellation is due to an emergency, there will be no cancellation charge upon submission of proof of the emergency.

What 3,584 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Baltimore / Maryland

    Italian

  • Baltimore / Maryland

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

  • Baltimore

    Best Overall

  • Baltimore

    Best Service

  • Baltimore

    Best Ambience

  • Baltimore

    Romantic

  • Baltimore

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sotto Sopra, a charming Italian restaurant, promises a "consistently high" culinary experience with its authentic Italian cuisine and elegant ambiance. Guests rave about "fantastic opera nights," "delicious ricotta gnocchi," and "impeccable service," particularly highlighting the attentive staff like Derek and Anastasia. A perfect spot for a romantic or celebratory evening.

3,584 Reviews
  1. Steven

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Terrific, warm delicious Christmas dinner and service.

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  2. Kirk

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The owner or maître D came out immediately and made an amazing moment taking a pic of our family in front of tree. Food was next level and can hold its own with Dc and more importantly NYC Italian. I would go far as say it was freshest and tastiest pasta I have ever had. The only minor call outs were not truly avoidable, waiter was a little preoccupied, price of food was high for Baltimore but not high for the quality of food in general. It was 9/10 and a destination eatery for the city of Baltimore. We will be back

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  3. Vicki

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Christmas Day was made very special by Sotto Sopra. From the ambiance of this beautifully decorated 1850 building, to the wonderful staff, each with a smile to greet and serve you. But the food; that was the star of the day! The calamari was exceptional and definitely not you mama's calamari! It's a must have. And the goat cheese salad, amazing! The seafood pasta was loaded with lobster, crab and shrimp, and swirled in a luxurious sauce. The pork shank with risotto was very tasty and very filling. We ordered the the bread pudding and cheesecake to go as we were so full after our meal, and will have it this morning with our coffee. I just know both will be a great start to the day. Thanks to Sotto Sopra for making our Christmas day so special.

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  4. Mary A D

    VIP

    Washington DC

    30 reviews

    1.0

    30 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    We reserved for Christmas Eve well in advance. We had no reason to suspect any disappointment. For the past two years, we've come to this restaurant on Christmas Eve (and Holy Saturday) for marvelous food and outstanding service. This experience was a disaster from start to finish. The manager completely ignored us (despite encountering us in the wind-swept coat check area). The hostess made us wait ten more minutes for our table (which we could see, clearly ready). Our server was inept; but recommended the most expensive seafood pasta on the menu, assuring us that it had abundant lobster claw meat. Everything we questioned turned out to be different than what was promised. Fried Calamari was mostly fried veggies. The wine came from a totally different vineyard; and it was difficult to determine if it were actually the same bin we ordered. In the end, the substituted varietal was only mediocre. Our two lobster papadrelle entrées had vodka sauce with a strange aftertaste: it contained no lobster; only poor quality shrimp and "fake crab" substitute. Sotto Sopra, once our favorite destination spot in Baltimore, charged us $85 for a bottle of wine and an appetizer. Surely, they comped the dinners; but they made us feel like Christmas orphans. I guess having no face recognition with the managers automatically puts one at a disadvantage. We're never going back again!

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  5. Lisa

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything was great overall, but our cappuccinos came cold after we waited for a long time

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  6. Don

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sotto Sopra has become one of our favorite restaurants in Baltimore. The owner is always there to assure impeccable service in this top rated restaurant.

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  7. Rich

    VIP

    Baltimore

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The best service that I have experienced in all of my visits to Soto Sopra

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  8. Kajal

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was our first time dining at Sotto Sopra, and we will definitely be returning! The food was incredible, with plenty of delicious vegetarian options to choose from. Our server was not only friendly but also incredibly thoughtful, going above and beyond to make our experience memorable. We were so full from our meal that we couldn’t manage dessert, but she surprised us with a special treat to celebrate a birthday! We highly recommend this restaurant and can’t wait to come back.

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  9. theresa

    Philadelphia

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 20 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sotto Sopra never disappoints. Excellent wine, food and service. One of the most enjoyable places to dine. In heaven, I’m sure the serve the mushroom soup!

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  10. Rex

    New York City

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on 20 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    When we arrived, our immediate reaction was “little divey place”. The entrance is very unassuming giving off the impression of a small, family owned type of place. Do not judge a restaurant by its front door! Once you get past the hostess podium, the restaurant opens into this large beautiful room, with a nice level of mood lighting and tables sufficiently spaced that you did feel like you were in a bad NYC pop up. We also arrived early due to a concert, so at first, the place was fairly quiet, but as the evening progressed, the place was still quiet enough to easily carry on a conversation. The wine list is not lengthy, but has some very nice wines at typical restaurant price, both bottle and glass. My Montepulciano was very good for $12 a glass. The menu includes a good number of appetizers to choose from ranging from a charcuterie board to a number of salads. The in restaurant made pastas were plentiful and creative, including a Veal stuffed pasta with pancetta and spinach that was amazing and very flavorful, as well as several chicken and fish dishes. There was also a series of specials ranging from carpaccio to pumpkin pasta, which my wife enjoyed greatly. The prices aren’t cheap, but they are in line with a city restaurant serving high end food and wine. If you want Olive Garden, go there. This is better. Oh, and the tiramisu was to die for! Service was excellent and attentive. From the hostess who was very friendly and made sure we were comfortable to our waiter and staff who made sure we were able to make our 6:30 concert without being pushy or rushed. Sotto can be a place for families but not little ones. Dress is business casual ( it had snowed when we went there so I was in a dark pair of jeans, which was acceptable. Not a t-shirt/shorts kind of place. A good place for a business dinner as well, but not sure I’d recommend it for an office party. Overall, Sotto Soprano gets two thumbs up and definitely a revisit!

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FAQs

Sotto Sopra offers delivery in partnership with Chow Now, Postmates and Uber Eats. Sotto Sopra also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (410) 625-0534.

Sotto Sopra is rated 4.8 stars by 3584 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 39 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Sotto Sopra

405 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21201

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Mulberry and Franklin St.
  • Area
    Mt. Vernon
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Public transit
    Downtown Trolley - Free Circulator
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Riccardo Bosio
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options
  • Phone number
    (410) 625-0534
  • Private party facilities
    The ambiance of Sotto Sopra's 19th century building in Baltimore's cultural district is the perfect partner with our contemporary Italian cuisine in creating special memories. Whether a rehearsal dinner, small wedding reception, family celebration or corporate events Sotto Sopra makes you the star.
  • Private party contact
    Ricardo Bosio: (410) 625-0534
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