Sotto Sopra

Restaurant Week Review 01/2025 (3 courses for $45):SERVICE:I came here with a group of seven and the service was outstanding. Despite all the orders we made. the servers gave us the right dishes, without messing up.FOOD: I had the Duck Confit, which was incredibly flavorful and tender. The wild mushroom risotto underneath was the perfect pairing to the meatiness of the duck. For the appetizer, I had the Italian sausage, which I was not too fond of. It was only one Italian sausage cut in half, on top of a bed of polenta and onions and peppers. In my opinion, it was a boring dish in terms of execution. For dessert, I had the vanilla crème brûlée. The menu said that there would be a strawberry and raspberry garnish. I got no strawberries and instead only two raspberries. It's not a big deal, but the menu did say strawberries. DRINKS:Our bartender, Terrance, was very kind and knowledgeable on the cocktail menus. I got the Spezialo ($14), which is a rum based cocktail. It was the perfect balance between sweetness from the rose syrup and elderflower and the tanginess from the lemon. Each component worked so well together without any of the flavors being overpowering this is a cocktail. I highly recommend.AMBIANCE:For a Monday night, it was pretty busy. Everything looked immaculate, including the bathrooms. The restaurant was giving upscale vibes without overly expensive prices.

11.8.24My hubby and I came to celebrate our nine year anniversary and our server, Derick V. went above and beyond for us. We received a complimentary bread basket, flutes of champagne, and gelato with a sparkling candle which made it festive. Everything was delicious with the exception of the tiramisu which was too mushy. Ambiance is beautiful and romantic. Perfect for any celebratory occasion. Valet is available for $15 and they have opera night.Highly recommend! Top notch food, service and ambiance.

Delicious Italian in Mount Vernon! The vibe inside was amazing. It feels romantic and regal. There's a lot of space. The server was funny and kind and ensured we were taken care of!Got the burrata to share, which was great! (Can never go wrong). There were several vegetarian pastas, and I got the ravioli which I would recommend! Overall, delicious place.

Went here for dinner before attending a play. It was in all a good experience considering we arrived an hour after our initial reservation. I ordered the short rib stuffed ravioli and my girlfriend ordered the branzino filet (which had bones in it) and we each ordered cocktails as well. Service was solid and this was also Valentines day weekend so the place was packed as to be expected. The place is dimly lit which sets a a nice romantic tone for a date night. It's not a large venue so seating was fairly tight. Sitting towards the front of the restaraunt will leave you by the door where sitting toward the back has you towards the bathroom. Ideally you'd want to be in the middle. I would like to visit again when less crowded.

My friend and I met for a girls dinner and the food was amazing. The menu is authentically Italian and very eclectic. This place is a foodies' dream! The rainy evening was quickly transformed into warm and a candle lit ambiance that instantly relaxed you as you were immediately sat down. She and I made reservations a few days before bc this place gets packed! Our waitress was so busy but super attentive and helped us understand the menu options/substitutions. We started with soft pillowy ricotta filled Gnocchi and Maryland style mussels, a bottle of wine and the rest is a blur. The food was excellent and so was the Panna Cotta dessert were both got. I wish I would have taken more pictures! You can't go wrong!

Sotto Sopra had been on my to visit list for a long time, but I finally made it for dinner this past weekend. I shared their Caesar salad with my husband, which was a classic, a great way to start the meal. My husband had the veal agnolotti (veal stuffed pasta with smoked bacon, spinach, and veal demi-glace), which was a little rich for me, but he enjoyed. I had the frutti di mare (squid ink spaghetti, shrimp, calamari, cherry tomato, and lobster broth), which I liked (but I thought it could have been a little saucier/brothier. We enjoyed a couple of glasses of wine and cocktails as well. But as much as we enjoyed the food and drinks, a lot of what makes Sotto Sopra such a Baltimore classic relates to service and ambiance. The restaurant feels old school in the best way (moody, a little dark, decorated beautifully - especially for the holidays), and the service is top notch. Sotto Sopra hosts Opera Nights, when they serve a fixed menu and opera arias are sung between courses. I think they do that once a month, and they post the dates on their website. After a pretty great meal at Sotto Sopra this past weekend, I'm really looking forward to returning for an opera night!

Amazing date night on Charles st!My wife and I celebrated our montheversary at sotto sopra, an elegant low lighting restaurant with high ceilings, red drapes and artistic murals. Upon walking in the door was opened for us and we were escorted to our seat. Our waiter came momentarily and welcomed us to the establishment as he explained the specials. I was very pleased when he shared that pasta can be ordered in half portions so I decided to splurge. I ordered the fruitti de mare and ricotta gnocchi. The seafood pasta was absolutely amazing and well seasoned the squid ink pasta blended well and did not have a weird aftertaste. The squid shrimp and octopus was fresh and had an amazing texture as well. The gnocchi was a bit lackluster and I was a bit disappointed. I am a fan of pesto however this one was more on the soup side and didn't really have a flavor to It. I ended up putting the ricotta in my seafood pasta and just eating the gnocchi on its own. Lastly the mascarpone cheesecake was okay. The star was the raspberry gelato that was on top. So refreshing and delicious Overall I would come back again just for the seafood pasta Alone

A hole in the wall but the food and interior are divine. Best Italian I've had in a long time. 20/20.Customer service was immaculate. Ambiance and wall art is beautiful. Ever single food item brought to the table was amazing.Drank: Dolci Fratelli - strong yet refreshingAppetizer: Calamari fritti - both sauces are good, taste better together. Fried veggies were pleasant. not overly battered, done just right. Entree: Short rib ravioli without pancetta - left me speechless. No pancetta because I don't eat pork. Al dente. Dessert: Mascarpone cheesecake - the gelato was so pure. I've never had a cheesecake like this before and I honestly don't want another one if it's not like this. I will be returning.

This is such a hidden gem! You wouldn't expect such decadence when passing by. I've passed this place plenty of times over the years and never thought to enter. Because it's restaurant week, and the menu options seemed plentiful, I decided to try it. Glad I did! Upon entering, this place is simply GORGEOUS! Unique, classic... classy... quiet. Oh man... I was in love. The customer service is exceptional. Beautiful people... good food... good drinks. I loved it. The only things were the food needed a little bit of seasoning also, they have a different price for paying with cash or with card. I paid with cash to get the discount, and they kept my extra $4, so I really didn't get a discount. I'm sure this was a lack of attentiveness of the waitress, but please... if you're going to give a discount, honor it! I didn't realize it until I got home and did the math! didn't like that!Parking - you may have to loop around once or twice, but I found street parking on the same block- free after 8pm.

We had an amazing experience here. The food & service was phenomenal. Super cozy spot. Will be back. Don't wait as long as we did to try!!