Sotto Ristorante Italiano

Simple is the word from Luigi Basile (Radicchio Cafe) at this spartan, built-for-speed Italian BYO serving pasta, pizza and fish at wallet-friendly prices; tucked under the Walnut Street bridge in a little-trafficked slice of Center City, this low-key trattoria hopes to provide a solid neighborhood choice for lunch or weeknight dinner.

Posted on February 14, 2014. Brought to you by zagat.

Big taste from a small gem

Average Rating

100

I was tasked with finding a place to eat for a party of 7. We were coming from 3 different places and needed easy parking. After reading the reviews I decided we should give it a try. It's a small place almost under the bridge. When we were seated it felt like home. Friendly staff and a very clean and...

Posted by brianr1867 on June 25, 2016. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

Hole in the Wall

Average Rating

60

Nestled under a massive overpass & facing a concrete staircase & wall, there certainly are many more charming bistros than this hard to find hole in the wall in Philly. In fact, it is so small that at lunch - with just one other party there - my friend & I had to move to another of the few tables...

Posted by Herstory_62 on June 25, 2016. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

Hidden Philadelphia Gem

Average Rating

100

Quaint Italian restaurant. From the time you walk in the ambience, service and food is superb. Worth trying.

Posted by donnarodzewich on May 16, 2016. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

Quaint and reasonably priced

Average Rating

80

Went to Sotto on a Tuesday night with our adult children and had a great time at this quaint italian BYO under the Walnut Street bridge. Everything we had from appetizers to dessert was excellent. We ordered pasta dishes, veal dishes, and a filet and everyone was extremely happy with their choice. All were fresh and prepared well, the service...

Posted by glenn g on April 16, 2016. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

sotto is great

Average Rating

100

we went on a sunday with 11 people. they opened a half hour early for us at 3pm. very intimate setting under the bridge. our waiters mario and niko were outstanding and attentive. the calamari was crisp and fresh, the best branzini i ever had, this is a must visit when you are in philadelphia

Posted by lekerm on April 08, 2016. Brought to you by tripadvisor.