Ristorante Sotto Sotto in Toronto

120 Avenue Rd, Toronto, ON M5R 2H4, Canada

★★★★☆
(1188 reviews)
Categories: Italian restaurant Fine dining restaurant

About

UPSCALE FINE DINING DRESS CODE POLICY IN EFFECT Sotto Sotto Restaurant brings the romance of Italy to the heart of Toronto. Guests are captivated by its enchanting atmosphere, coupled with authentic Italian cuisine and a wide variety of wines. Perfect for a romantic evening by candlelight. Sotto Sotto presents an ideal escape from the ordinary with its inviting décor and delicious Mediterranean dishes.

Website
sottosotto.ca
Address
120 Avenue Rd, Toronto, ON M5R 2H4, Canada
Plus Code
MJF3+FC Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Business Hours

Sunday
5–10 PM
Monday
12–3 PM – 5–10:30 PM
Tuesday
12–3 PM – 5–10 PM
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
5–10:30 PM
Friday
12–3 PM – 5–11 PM
Saturday
12–3 PM – 5–11 PM

Services

From the business
Identifies as women-owned
Service options
Outdoor seating Kerbside pickup Delivery Takeaway Dine-in
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Coffee Healthy options Late-night food Organic dishes Small plates Spirits Vegan options Vegetarian options Wine
Dining options
Lunch Dinner Catering Dessert Seating
Amenities
Bar on site Toilets
Atmosphere
Cosy Romantic Upmarket
Crowd
Groups LGBTQ+ friendly
Planning
Reservations required Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Parking
Paid parking lot Parking Valet parking

Photos

Reviews

4.3
★★★★☆
1188 reviews

Most Mentioned

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★★★★
December 7, 2024

What a lovely, homey, space. If you are looking for a well-known hideaway nook, where you can have delicious food with great service, this is your place. The wines are fabulous, the atmosphere is delightful and charming, and the food is top notch. The wait staff are all Italian, which is adorable when they whisper to each other (and you understand every word). They glide through the restaurant caring for each guest with ease. Though asking twice for things at these prices is not my favourite. A few seams showing in the seamless. But it's not a big deal. They could absolutely stand to update their website menu, as it is terribly out of date and inaccurate. It was the reason we chose to eat here, and it turns out they do not, in fact, still have the Bottarga dish on their menu. The clams are still there, but the main attraction is only digital...the print menu on site is up to date, but that hardly helps when you're not IN there, planning. Maybe they'll update it. Though I doubt it. But it is a wee gem of a spot, and the food that we did have was delicious. For my celiacs: they have gluten free pasta, but do NOT get carbonara or cacio e pepe, as these are not gf (they use regular pasta water for the sauces).

★★★★
November 24, 2024

Nice little restaurant in downtown Toronto. Definitely gives you an elevated Italian fine dining experience. They have a good selection of wines and cocktails to choose from and the wait staff is quite knowledgeable about the menu and drink pairings. Make sure you call ahead to book your table, they are pretty busy. For apps we ordered the deep fried shrimp and calamari and mussels. The mussels were supposed to be spicy but were not. They were cooked in a white wine based sauce but other than that there was little flavour. The calamari was excellent as was the sauce it paired with. For our mains, we had the angel pasta with shrimp and arugula and the seafood linguine. Both dishes were well cooked. Shrimp, scallops and calamari are things that can be so easily overdone but that wasn’t an issue at all. We had a Prosecco with dinner. For dessert, we had an Americano and their flourless chocolate mousse cake. Very rich and moist. Served as a generous slice with white chocolate cravings. The only thing I did not enjoy was the seating. It is very jammed in there. Waiters literally have to squeeze by and that tight packed arrangement makes dinner conversation difficult. I’m not sure if it’s different downstairs as we were seated upstairs but that was not an aspect I enjoyed. But the food is great and the wait staff is friendly and attentive.

★★
October 24, 2024

Found the food to be quite bland and the atmosphere to be a bit on the snobbier side. Many better options in the city for average pasta dishes. I’d say this place is a skip, not worth your money. Adding to my prior review with more detail as requested by the Sotto Sotto team. To my first point about the food being bland - the overall dish was lacking flavour, the sauce didn’t have any wow factor, and the seafood was rubbery and overcooked in my opinion. The actual pasta itself had no bite to it; it was a bit mushy. However, I think these issues can easily be rectified. Perhaps I just got an “off” plate. For my second point about the snobby atmosphere. It felt as if from the moment we entered, there wasn’t much hospitality provided. Perhaps because my friend and I weren’t dressed up in fancy attire like other guests, the servers didn’t pay much attention to our table. Tables that arrived much later than us were served their food before us. When asking the staff questions, I was simply shrugged off with some snarky remarks about the food at this establishment taking longer to prepare than fast food. The overall atmosphere was just unwelcoming. Hope this feedback helps!

★★★★★
September 25, 2024

Came here for my birthday dinner and the food was absolutely delicious! The gnocchi was my favourite. Great interior vibes, and definitely busy for a reason. The service was fast and efficient. Would for sure come back!

★★★★★
September 19, 2024

My first time visiting Sotto Sotto and I’m impressed. The steak was cooked to perfection ,juicy and full of flavor. The seafood plate was equally impressive, showcasing fresh ingredients and delightful preparation. The fried calamari and shrimp were crispy and well-seasoned, making for a great appetizer. To top it all off, the tiramisu was simply amazing,rich and indulgent. I can't wait to return for another meal! Highly recommended.

★★★★★
September 8, 2024

We celebrated our anniversary at Sotto Sotto, and the experience was absolutely perfect! From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was warm and romantic. The service was flawless—our server was attentive, pleasant, and made excellent recommendations, although I regret forgetting his name. The food was nothing short of spectacular; every dish was bursting with flavor and beautifully prepared. It truly made our special night even more memorable. Sotto Sotto has become one of our favorite spots, and we’ll definitely be returning!

★★★★★
September 3, 2024

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

★★★★
August 20, 2024

As a vegan they made me a very simple pasta which I did enjoy. My family I went with loved everything they ordered and rated it 5/5. I loved it as a vegan as well just not ideal. A great date spot or a place to go to celebrate something!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 18, 2024

The food here is amazing, but the hosts really don t seem well-trained. There s one host who s been around forever, and she always puts me at the worst table, no matter how busy it is.

★★★
December 18, 2024

Doesn t cost this money . Scusi

★★★★★
December 16, 2024

The service was amazing! The servers went out of their way to make my family feel welcome and comfortable. They gave us great food suggestions, shared some funny jokes, and even made sweet small talk, asking how we were doing and where my family was from in Italy. The tiramisu was my favourite, it was absolutely perfect! It was such a lovely experience overall and I know it made my uncles birthday feel special.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 16, 2024

Excellent food, beautiful atmosphere, amazing hosts. I have nothing negative to say!

December 16, 2024

Awful service, I tried to order a gift card for $500. I filled out their form, followed up several times by phone and email and heard nothing. Very disappointing as it was for a wedding gift.

★★★★★
December 16, 2024

Took a group of five here and had a great time. Service and atmosphere were wonderful. The food was delicious. No complaints. Recommend to anyone in the area.

★★★★★
December 9, 2024

Best hosts on the planet! And obviously the food and vibe are amazing. Classically old school great service always.

★★★★★
December 2, 2024

Best meal since I landed Canada. Great experience.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 25, 2024

Went there for my birthday with a few friends. Food was delicious! We shared the carbonara and the steak - fantastic options! The service was also wonderful and the restaurant itself is beautiful. I will be back!! Thank you! :)

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Sotto Sotto is hands down one of my favorite restaurants. The service is consistently excellent, and the food is always delicious. I first discovered this gem about eight years ago when a client took me there, and I ve been a regular ever since. I love the staircase with its wall full of photos it adds so much character. On my last visit, I even sat across from Drake! The owner is warm and welcoming, and the servers are fantastic, taking the time to walk through the menu and explain each dish with a genuine smile. The portions are generous, and the entire place is spotless.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Top service! Delicious food. Perfect ambience. Thanks to Dante for the excellent service Food : 5/5

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Fantastic place with classy settings, i recommend the carbonara pasta, super creamy tasty and rich. However the star of the show was Gil, he gave us an amazing service and was super professional and friendly!!

★★
November 23, 2024

For the reviews and reputation of this place, I was actually shocked by how bland the food was. Meatballs tasted like they were from the grocery store, Caesar salad was poor, the pasta was just okay. My cheesecake was as frozen at the bottom so it was really hard to eat. Our waiter was really good and very nice which is why this got a 2/5. Save your money and go to Guilietta or Bar Vendetta, cheaper and better.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

I visited here with my friends for a special occasion - Birthday. It is an impressive restaurant. Pretty upscale. Delicious food. Great service. Portion sizes were small. We ordered a lot of food. Their desserts are good, not excellent. But overall, it was a great experience. A very busy restaurant.

★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Dinner was terrible but you know what I believe in second chance. That s the reason why I m still posting a 4 stars but please go back to work again it seems like you guys were doing great in the past that s why I don t want to destroy with a 1

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Sotto Sotto has long been a beloved destination for me, my friends and family, celebrated not only for its delectable cuisine but also its star-studded clientele. While its reputation precedes it, its impossible to overlook the enduring appeal of this culinary gem. The menu is a symphony of Italian flavours, with each dish a testament to the restaurants commitment to quality and tradition. The bruschetta, a perennial favourite, is simply divine. The seafood pasta, carbonara, Putanesca chicken, and Frattina Penne are equally impressive, offering a delightful balance of taste and texture. The consistency in flavour and quality over the years and years is truly commendable. The restaurants resilience is evident in its ability to bounce back from adversity. The fire incident in 2014 was undoubtedly a setback, but Sotto Sotto emerged stronger than ever, continuing to serve its loyal patrons with the same dedication and passion. And lets not forget the desserts! The pear torte and pistachio torte are indulgent treats that perfectly cap off any meal. Whether youre a seasoned diner or a first-time visitor, Sotto Sotto is sure to leave a lasting impression.

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

Nutella Tiramisu is truly a must-try. Its simply divine and hands down the best Ive ever had!

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Definitely one of my faves. Order the Adam Silver- it s huge, and it s not on the menu. It s a large portion of chopped sautéed vegetables with beans. Start with a salad and you can order an appetizer portion of this dish, and it s definitely big enough as a main course.

October 23, 2024

Terrible attitude on the phone when taking about a reservation. Terrible and disgusting. I know you don t care about customers because you are always booked but I will never ever come there and will make sure none of my contacts do either. And funny enough I used to come there with colleagues.

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

Delicious food, great service, cozy atmosphere.

★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Decent food with AMAZING service. The interior is cozy (almost cramped) and dark. The food is alright, but the prices arent outrageous and you get a good experience. Would return.

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

I came in from the states, When I walked in Nick the store manager was very welcoming, amazing guy the food is great. I definitely will be coming to Toronto just to have this place again.

Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Had a beetle insect (not a cockroach) in the food on my plate, when I told the waiter he offered me a new plating, which I declined having lost my appetite. I did not get an excuse and we were charged the full price. Otherwise the food is under Bologna average and the pricing is quite a bit over average. There are many wonderful restaurants in Bologna, choose somewhere else.

★★★
October 23, 2024

What Sotto Sotto lacks is flavour; I didnt have a poor dining experience or anything explicitly unpleasant, but the meatballs and veal lacked flavour, with the veal being drenched in oil. For the price point and what SS is trying to convey, it definitely didnt deliver.

★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Old world Italian. Simple but delicious food. Quite loud

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Sotto Sotto has a warm, welcoming vibe that makes you feel instantly comfortable. The staff go above and beyond with their friendly, attentive service. I highly recommend the carbonara its absolutely to die for. Dont leave without trying the tiramisu its a must!

★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Everything was amazing up until dessert. We came for dinner tonight to celebrate my husband s birthday and all I asked was for a candle to be brought out with dessert. Upon receiving the dessert there was no candle. What made things worse was that 2 other tables behind us received their dessert with candles. Upon leaving I checked with the host to see if there were any reservations notes. The hostess saw my reservation and immediately apologized. That s how I knew my reservation was not communicated with my server. This was honestly very disappointing because our server was amazing, he was very attentive, and had great recommendations but not fulfilling one ask that I didn t think was hard to do was very disappointing.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

The spot can t be beat always the best classic Italian dinner in the city. If you have dietary restrictions or feel like something different, always make something off the menu menu.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Year and year again Sotto Sotto does not disappoint. Exceptional service, amazing and heart warming food and the best atmosphere.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Best Italian food I ve had in a while. Perfectly cooked pasta, and good portions. Delicious tiramisu. Will definitely be back!

★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Lovely atmosphere. Get the meatballs appetizer

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Old money. Rich pasta straight out of Rome, Italy. Loved the carbonara and chicken parm, sauce was perfect. Chianti wine is great!

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Nice restaurant, excellent cuisine with staff attentive to every need. Worth a visit if you are in Toronto

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Feels like home! Servers are fantastic, kind, and all genuine. Rare to get that these days at a restaurant without it feeling forced. Food was awesome. Really enjoyed the pasta bolognese!

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

It was my first time going to Sotto Sotto and it was incredible. Food was amazing and our server Spencer was the best server I have ever had. He took such good care of us and was such a pleasure! Definitely coming back

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Service was top notch food was good.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

The pasta was absolutely delicious, would go back to try more.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Absolutely iconic restaurant, professional service and a decor that feels very authentically Italian. Great spot for Italian in Toronto.

★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

First time there but food was great, especially the strawberry Teramisu

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Simply the best.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Great Italian food, it is one of a kind in the town. I highly recommend it. Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Loved the cozy ambiance and great traditional service. Main reason I d be back. Dishes are all traditional. Only thing we didn t like was the parking in front of the restaurant was taken up mostly by their own rentals it seemed to make it look upscale but they really don t need to do that. Kind of embarrassing. There was valet service but we do not prefer anything less than top tier professionals if we use valet as this individual is entering our personal car. He was wearing shorts and a hat unacceptable

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Everything was delicious, but the chicken scaloppini is in a league of its own.

★★★★
August 23, 2024

Classic Italian fare - very good quality. Octopus was tasty but almost too tender. Nice variety of cheeses, quality charcuterie board. Seafood pasta was good. Carbonara was cloying. Steak is average and overpriced - do not recommend. Tiramisu is what you should expect. Nothing mind blowing, but good food. Our server lingered too much for our liking, but he was fine otherwise. Cocktails were delicious!

August 23, 2024

Me and my friend came here on a Monday night, was not busy at all yet the service was incredibly slow. Our server was very nice, but overall was very slow service. In terms of food, I ordered the special, a pasta, which came out crunchy. My friend got a recommended pasta that was incredibly bland and not worth the $30 price point. The pasta was obviously not homemade, so I am not sure how these items were priced. However, the worst part of this experience, was the mice that were on the back patio where we were sitting. Even though we were outside, I have never in my life seen a mouse on a patio, especially not at such an established restaurant. Overall, it is safe to say I will not be returning and I suggest you find somewhere else to have dinner.

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Great authentic home made food with white table cloth service. Highly recommend this. Steak was second to none. Waiter looks like joey from friends Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

Went here to celebrate a birthday. The food was great, and the service was also fantastic. All the food came out fast, was really food, and the waiter was super attentive and friendly. The tiramisu was also delicious, we got two. Will be returning for sure!

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

A must when in Toronto.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

Very Accommodating to Film and Television Productions. I was raised in an Italian home so I rarely go to an Italian restaurant. However, when I am craving a Mushroom Risotto, no matter where I am in the city, this is where I go. Dont tell my Ma.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

Best Italian fare I have had in Toronto. The location and atmosphere are excellent. Service is a bit slow

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

I have always had a great experience at Sotto Sotto. The food is delicious and fresh. The staff are always friendly, accommodating, and efficient. One of my favourite restaurants in the city. I have celebrated 2 milestone events at Sotto Sotto and have good memories there. Thank you to all the staff, especially Jeff the manager. Looking forward to more nights out at Sotto Sotto.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

Best fish spot in Toronto Friendly owners High value produce Great location Food : 5/5 |

★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

Nice restaurant, great service, Davida was great.

June 23, 2024

Valet is a scam. Be careful with the valet.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

I came here to celebrate a friend s upcoming nuptials. I noticed how our server, Christopher was listening/ making sure we were okay constantly (ie., we casually mentioned it was cold then he came back and flagged that the A/C was turned down). I ordered the calamari and shrimp bucket which was awesome - perfectly crispy. I got the Carbonara as my main and felt immediately felt sick as it was salty. For dessert, we had the strawberry tiramisu was really delicious and fresh.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

Amazing dining experience. I lived in Italy for several months and this is the closest, best Italian food I ve had back in Toronto. Personable service, just a small space :)

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

Consistency is the truest measure of performance. Always a pleasure; perfect combination of quality food & personality! Been dining here over 20 years. Looking forward to the next 50 Food : 5/5

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

A staple in Toronto food scene. Italian food, wine, great staff. Really friendly and professional staff. One of the better places that take care of you. It was about 6 of us, around $1500

★★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

If you choose to dine at this restaurant, make reservations for the first floor only. The second floor is so hot and humid as to detract from the dining experience.

★★★★★
May 23, 2024

Been coming here since 2020, always 5 star food and service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

Celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary, simply fabulous!

★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

We enjoyed our evening at Sotto Sotto. The food was delicious and our waiter was great. It was packed on a Thursday night when we walked in for our reservation. People were eating at the bar with about 15 people waiting to be seated. Only downside is that it is a very tight space. But food is awesome!

★★★★★
May 23, 2024

An exceptional dining experience

★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

This has been on my list for awhile so Im finally checking it out. We came here for lunch and looks like they have the full menu for dinner available. We got the buratta and garden salad. It tasted fresh and Buratta cheese was pretty good. I got the seafood linguini and the tomato sauce wasnt that great. The gnocchi Alfredo sauce was pretty tasty. The strawberry tiramisu looked good so we tried it out. It wasnt bad but not amazing. Im giving it a 3 star food because of the hype, maybe the other dishes are better. The server was attentive but the food was just ok.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

Good food and wine selections. It felt like a very classic Italian experience. My server was very attentive and ambience was very relaxed. Octopus was very tender. Highly recommend to try the tiramisu and cheesecake for desserts!

★★★★★
April 23, 2024

Excellent! The food was fantastic and so was the service. Food prices are very reasonable for the portions and quality.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

Food was top quality.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

Great authentic Italian food, our server as well. All our dishes came out great. From my perosnal favourite to good dish would be 1. ABBACCHIO ALLA SCOTTADITO 10/10 Australian grilled rack of lamb w/seasoned vegetable and roast potatoes au jus 2. SOTTOS LEGENDARY TIRAMISU 10/10 Classic Tiramisu so light with a strong expresso taste. 3. POLPO ALLA PUTTANESCA 9/10 Grilled Octopus w/cherry tomatoes from Pachino, black olives, anchovies and capers 4. LAMATRICIANA 8/10 Bucatini pasta with crispy pork cheek from Amatrice, Sarawak black pepper, tomato sauce and *DOP Roman Pecorino cheese. Again all really good dishes, no real complaints. I would come back here again.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

First of all, I wanna thank our FANTASTIC servant. He was great, supper welcoming with great recommendations! We got the octopus for appetizers and seafood linguine for main. The meals are mostly meat and protein which I loved. The sauces were absolutely DELICIOUS!!! And highly recommend both!!!

★★
April 23, 2024

I had a similar experience to another patrons review from two weeks ago. When we arrived I made certain to notify the staff that it was a special celebration of my sons birthday. We were hurried out right at the hour and a half mark. Initially, our server simply mentioned bringing the bill without offering dessert. When I mentioned it was my sons birthday, again, the response was indifferent. Despite asking for gelato, which I remembered seeing on the menu, the server rattled off flavors hastily. My son chose one, but it arrived without a candle or a birthday wish. It was a significant disappointment. Considering that celebrating birthdays is expected in a restaurant, they should excel in these moments. However, they fell short. Were unlikely to return.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

Such a fun place and the food was amazing!

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

Authentic Italian food experience. Bustling energy and atmosphere.

Local Guide
April 23, 2024

We drove over an hour to dine in arrived at 850pm Made a reservation for 9pm, only seated at 945. No where to sit while waiting we stood and watched a large number white people be sitted after coming in after us. The waiter was very obnoxious, spat while he talked took one of our menus and said I will be your second menu pretty much decided what we were going to eat smh. When the food finally came it wasnt filling, it was all hype, literally tasted like something you could make at home on a Tuesday afternoon.. Never go to this place. Just horrible

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

In l9ve with the food

★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

Exquisite culinary experience with authentic Italian flavors. Impeccable service and elegant ambiance elevate the dining experience. However, prices may deter budget-conscious diners. Nonetheless, the quality of ingredients and attention to detail justify the expense for a special occasion.

★★★★★
April 23, 2024

Always a great place to have a great night.

★★★
April 23, 2024

Way too expensive for pasta. Portions too small and the food was only ok but I have to admit the place was packed. The calamari was very good.

Local Guide
April 23, 2024

I was told they have availability at 9:30 pm then they don t less than a minute later amd rude on the phone! Over rated place who needs it.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

Amazing place to get some food, super elegant and calm environment! Highly recommended!

★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

Seafood pasta was borderline spoiled. I was disappointed because the previous time it was delicious.

Local Guide
April 23, 2024

Wanted to take my girlfriend here, made a reservation for 830pm on a Friday. I arrived and was told to come back 20 minutes later. I arrived back at 850pm and the table wasn t ready. I waited until 910pm and the table was still not ready. This was a waste of my time so at this point I decided to go to a different Italian restaurant in Yorkville. The customer service wasn t doing it for me that night, I mean why take reservations if people can t be accommodated?

★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

Delightful restaurant to celebrate a birthday. The service was excellent. We were asked to provide our full order at once so they could time delivery and keep to their strict 2 hour time limit for our seating. We were seated on the main floor at a table for 4, fortunately by the wall. Some seats were positioned by a high trafficked spot and three larger people behind us were seated at a small table without enough room to put their wine bottle. That same group ordered several lasagnas to go, which i didnt realize you could do at this restaurant - nice option. The place was somewhat loud and dark. Washrooms were nice but i thought they d provide a better soap than Dollarama brand. We ordered the carbonara, bolognese and cacio and pepe pastas. Antipasto starter with 2 extra shrimp and calamari each. Half litre of chianti, one coke, tiramisu and cheesecake. Total bill $375 including tip. The bolognese was a disappointment, noodles were overcooked. We also ordered a caesar salad but it never came.

★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

Overall I was not happy with the food, desert was great tho, but portions were small, oily and fatty

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

Its better than great. Every bite of pasta brings mr back to Italy. Grazie sotto

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 23, 2024

Went with a friend for dinner, and it was amazing from the service from Chris to the food and atmosphere. It is a gem of a place to try out. The food portions were just right. Definitely leave room for the Hazelnut Tiramisu. I had the hazelnut Tiramisu when I went to NY, and having one at Sotto Sotto reminded me so much of it! I could literally just eat that alone!

Local Guide
March 23, 2024

Very - as the kids would say - dining experience. Menu is one dimensional. Pastas don t have protein except here and there and it s just basic shrimp and salmon. Food is under seasoned. True across the board. The bread is bland and no condiments with it. Salad - Just lettuce and oil that requires no culinary skill. Bland. Food is misportioned (and service does not help counsel). Greens salad is for 4 bit served for 1 without intervention - and to point above is very bland.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 23, 2024

I have been there before and the food was delicious. However not this time around not sure if they changed the chef. The desert was amazing though Parking: They do have valet parking

★★★★
Local Guide
March 23, 2024

The strawberry tiramisu is worth a visit alone.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 23, 2024

Delicious food and great service from an Albanian waiter. We had a great time and come again

★★★★
Local Guide
March 23, 2024

Great experience! Good food!

March 23, 2024

The quality of customer service, particularly in regards to reservations, is lacking.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 23, 2024

Loved it! Excellent good, service and ambiance!

★★★
Local Guide
March 23, 2024

Good service, great atmosphere, and good food, although a bit salty if you re used to eating clean. They seem to be pretty strict with time limits though, as a dessert menu was not offered, and the bill was brought to the table at exactly an hour and a half after being seated. Unfortunately, the previously requested birthday dessert seemed to be forgotten as well, which was a shame, as another table, who were there for a similar time, got one. Their marketing states a dress code but it was not truly being followed amongst the clientele.

★★★★★
February 23, 2024

My Son, Conseirge Professional in T.O. invited me along t/have dinner. Last time I had this experience was in Rome or Naples. Food / Service / People Authentic. Bravo

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

Food was delicious. The service and care the waiter took was really good. I really enjoyed the restaurant.

★★★★★
February 23, 2024

This place was amazing!! Everything from the appetizers to dessert was fantastic.

★★★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

The food was good and I believe the quality is beyond excellent. However, I think we do have less fancy restaurants with the same taste and quality. I do think its pricey but again its downtown and its Yorkville. Also, celebs go here so it makes sense.

February 23, 2024

Very rude experience speaking on the phone multiple times in the previous week for booking a reservation. Staff act very childish for a high end restaurant, need to be trained better. We really wanted to dine here as we ve heard only good things. Unfortunately will not be visiting.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

Just minor disappointment for an upscale restaurant. Please keep your washroom clean and urinal flushing. I don t think Drake cares about it but just saying.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

Very good experience here!

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

Hands down the best waiter Ive had in a long time. It was my fiances birthday, and without asking he made sure to bring a dessert and made it perfect.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

Great location in the heart city of Toronto to business meetings and entertain your business clients with awesome foodie dishes

★★★★
February 23, 2024

The atmosphere and service is amazing. I did get overcooked pasta though which was surprising, but I m sure it was a one off

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

Great place for a date or a dinner with friends

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

Excellent service excellent staff excellent food excellent experience excellent wine

★★★★★
February 23, 2024

10/10. Best restaurant in the city

★★★★
January 23, 2024

Food was amazing however the place is very unorganized and chaotic. Had reservations for 9 and only ended up getting my table at 9:30. Although the service was very good, the atmosphere and management seems to be pretty chaotic and unorganized.

★★★★
Local Guide
January 23, 2024

Enjoyed the dishes all the way to dessert. The burrata salad was very refreshing and the octopus was particularly good.

★★★★
Local Guide
January 23, 2024

Cramped atmosphere. Food excellent. Classic feel. Service fine. They were trying but not elite class. Vegetarian options: Not many but enough.

★★★★★
January 23, 2024

Good food, great service

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 23, 2024

Yummy!!!!!

★★★★★
January 23, 2024

Service was just incredible and food was really nice. We had a nice evening at Sotto Sotto!

★★★
January 23, 2024

I ordered the carbonara and my friend ordered the gnocchi. Both of our food was incredibly salty to the point that we could not eat it and had to send it back. The service was good but we would not return.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 23, 2024

This is the best Italian food outside of Italy I ve ever had. Service was fast and efficient. Our server Chris was very nice, informative, and attentive. The Gran Tagliere was a wonderful charcuterie board with a lot of variety. The pasta for the Linguine Allo Scoglio was cooked perfectly, there was a generous portion of seafood, and it paired well with the Pecorino wine. Tried strawberry tiramisu for the first time here and found it tasty. The only issue I had was this place was small and very busy so it was quite loud.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Delicious food with excellent service. Went for a work lunch and it was a very nice experience.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Just like old times the fish was simple and fresh .. bravo

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

The food and service is sooooo good!! Must try the sea bass!!!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

I really had a great experience here . The food was amazing and the service was A1 . Definitely would visit again and recommend . Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Best of Toronto for authentic Italian cuisine. Recommended by good family friends, the Aulinos.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

It was fabulous! Everything I thought it would be. We will be back soon!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Everything was absolutely delicious! It did not disappoint at all. We had lobster pasta and the calamari/shrimp fritti. So good!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Thank you for the service The best Italian in the city Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

We have been a regular at Sotto Sotto since early 90s. The food is amazing. Severs are all professional and friendly. In addition, if you dine here, you may see a celebrity. It s a definite must go. Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Loved it

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Reservation was hard to get so it was disappointing that the food and presentation was mid. Compared to my previous dining experience which was fantastic, every dish was lukewarm and needed more flavour. Service was still on point, but I would recommend going elsewhere for Italian.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Service is amazing as always. The food was good but felt their grilled seafood tasted much better in the past. There wasnt much char on the seafood. Will try again next time.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Good service, wonderful food, each dish spectacular.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Sotto sotto is a true gem. The service was outstanding. Geoff the manager is so nice and made sure my group was well taken care of. We will definitely be returning. Everything we ate was perfectly cooked and tasted even more amazing than it looked!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Had an amazing time at Sotto Sotto. The food was delicious and the service was impeccable. I would definitely recommend to stop by if youre looking for a place to dine in the York area!

December 23, 2023

Went to the Oakville location to enjoy a nice lunch. I ordered the chicken scaloppini and after I started eating I found a hair in my plate. Brought to the waiters attention and he replaced it. When I received my lunch, 15 minutes later, my husband was done eating and I found myself eating alone. Not a good experience when you pay top dollar to eat at a good restaurant. To my surprise, they did not adjust the bill. Also, the chef in the kitchen hen was not wearing a hair net? I will not return.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Not cheap but always fantastic food, great service and amazing atmosphere.

Local Guide
December 23, 2023

I liked the food but they charged a ridiculously expensive price for 1 portion of fettuccine truffle pasta. I ve never paid 50$ for 1 plate of pasta, that s insane. Crowd seems to be of a different age group not very young and popping. Ive been here before but this is the last time. Not worth it, go to vagabondo or gusto501.

★★
December 23, 2023

I am Visiting Toronto for the first time and I travel and eat out in many places globally. Based on google reviews I thought I would try Sotto . I don t see how this restaurant is rated so highly , food was terrible , basic pasta was tasteless and salad average , wine was good but we did spend $200 for the bottle. I am sure there has to be amazing places in Toronto serving good Italian cuisine ! This is overpriced and mediocre food .

★★★
December 23, 2023

I ve been going to Sotto Sotto in Toronto for many years. My last two visits in 2023 has been quite disappointing. Upon my last visit, I did something that was unusual for me and complained about the fish to the waiter. We clearly had a problem with it as it wasn t eaten. The waiter basically ignored our observation. Mentioned it to the owner on the way out, who seemed surprised initially, but then didn t really respond as well. Hence the review I promised him. It s unfortunate as Sotto Sotto was a legend, but it has definitely lost its gloss lately.

Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Staff needs to be trained better. Was told over email chicken is halal but at the restaurant was told it isnt. Thats disappointing and misleading. Unfortunately we were a group of people celebrating my wifes birthday so decided to stay and choose vegetarian options

December 23, 2023

Great disappointment with our recent dining experience my husband and I had at Sotto Sotto. We had high expectations given the reputation and recommendations, but unfortunately, the evening fell short in several aspects. The food, in particular, was a letdown as it was bland, lacking the flavour we anticipated from a restaurant of this caliber. Equally disheartening was the service, which mirrored the quality of the food. Our server appeared visibly annoyed and barely checked in on our table. We were never asked if we wanted another drink. My husband was handed the ground pepper shaker to apply to his dish himself, which was a surprising and disappointing experience. We have dined at far less expensive restaurants where we have encountered far better food and service. For a high-end establishment that prides itself on its reputation, our visit did not align with the standards we expected. I regret to say that we wont be returning to Sotto Sotto in future.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Very Cool place, sat outside in the back. great service. We just werent blown away with the food . Will try again . It was a Weekday perhaps thats why ,

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Vegetarian options: Pasta Food

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

We celebrated our 1 year anniversary here and what a great choice. Our server Vitto was phenomenal, and the attention to detail and great chats from Geoff was the cherry on top of a fabulous evening together. We will be back for sure!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Excellent authentic Italian food for a reasonable price. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. I will say the table service was pretty subpar, but the restaurant was almost full, so I understand.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

The food was good. The table service was good. The kitchen service was bad. We had a long wait between the end of our appetizers & the main course being served. It was surprising since they made us order our appetizers & main dishes all at one time. And we had a simple main dish (grilled fish). I assumed the service would not be this delayed. That was disappointing for a place this pricey and with such a highly touted reputation. This was also on a Monday night so it wasnt that busy. Parking: Valet is $25 and provided by a third party.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

LOVE the truffle mafalde. Amazing and looking forward to coming back!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Best Italian in the GTA! Definitely a national treasure that you know youll always be able to rely for authentic, tasty italian in the eccentric atmosphere that feels very much like the best parts of Toronto, all in one spot!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

We came here for lunch because a friend had seen a write up about the restaurant. A lot of celebs eat here. On arrival another customer was there and told us not to get too excited about the food. It was good, but not top marks. The bread came cold - and we were looked down on when we asked for balsamic vinegar. They like to serve only olive oil. But it is good olive oil. The Burrata salad was good, and the pasta tasted fresh and home made. It was a good dinner, and we enjoyed the atmosphere, but not somewhere we would be excited to return to.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Simple statement- everything is amazing !

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Great service. Not a huge fan of their pastas, but the rest of the food is well prepared and delicious.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Congratulations Marisa

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Best in the business.

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Came here for a birthday event on a Sunday evening. The place I m guessing is dark on purpose because it s cramped and your next-table neighbours would be too noticeable if the lighting were any brighter. The food was just okay in my opinion. Our group had a couple of appetizers to share, a different pasta dish for each person to share, and a bottle of their Valpolicella Italian red wine. The pasta dishes ranged from flavourless to overpowering. The carbonara was probably the most consistent while their L amatriciana was overly tart. The wall of photos with has-been celebrities was a nice touch I suppose.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

A Personal favorite. Iconic and a pleasure to visit every time. Just hoped to see a little more enthusiasm from the servers.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Had my birthday dinner there. had the gnocchi and tiger shrimp, The food was amazing but what was even better was the service. Daniel was so great and we had a wonderful evening. Will be back

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Good and service were great, it s a fairly small space so seating is pretty intimate, but the table was not too small. Prices are pretty good for what you get, the grilled octopus was excellent, and pastas had a fairly generous portion size. Highly recommend the Strawberry Tiramisu! That was the highlight of the meal. There s valet parking available, and a coat check when you arrive as well.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Really thank you

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

How often does Drake actually show up there

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Best Octopus Ive ever had! Never thought it could be in this kind of texture and flavor

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Paulo is an incredible waiter! Made our experience amazing. Definitely recommend Sotto Sotto for a night out.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Our server Chris elevated our whole dining experience! The food was amazing and with his input, he really made it better (there s a whole other secret menu out there). Everything we ordered was amazing. Favourite dish was definitely the beef carpaccio CARPACCIO DI FILETTO DI MANZO CON TARTUFO NERO DI NORCIA E STRACCIATELLA DI BURRATA for ref on the menu Will only dine back if Chris is our server

December 23, 2023

Worst experience My recent visit to Sotto Sotto was disappointing on multiple fronts. Despite the restaurants reputation for culinary excellence, the cold temperature of the food, unwelcoming treatment due to my Asian background, and the strict no-photography policy with tons of photos on the internet. It is very strange that the staff told us that we cannot take any photos in a restaurant or even outside it. The decision to seat us at the bar despite available tables further diminished the overall experience. The staffs indifference to our concerns only added to the disappointment. Regrettably, I cannot recommend Sotto Sotto based on my negative encounter, and I hope the management addresses these issues for the benefit of future patrons.