Sotano

"Sotano is one of the finest restaurants in the area. The Chef/Owner creates his menu for the day depending on what's available and which quality foods he believes will work for that day. We have been there many times and we have NEVER been disappointed. The staff is well-trained and responsive. The restaurant is located in a vintage house and the atmosphere is comfortable and intimate at the same time. You can't go wrong here."

"We went to Sotanos for appetizers and drinks on a Sunday afternoon. We shared the ham and cheese croquettes and the grilled squid. For drinks we had the Cocojito and a traditional Mojito. Everything was absolutely delicious! Food was perfectly executed and well seasoned. The octopus was beyond tender. The staff was friendly and attentive. I highly recommend!"

"Octopus salad was first rate. Had the dish with pasta and various shellfish and calamari in a spicy sauce. Wife had the beet and goat cheese salad and also a shrimp and broccoli rabe. We both thought everything tasted fresh with very nicely balanced flavors. Our main waiter was Charlie who was very attentive. The place was very busy so a reservation is a good idea. Overall it was one of my favorite meals."

"Went for mother's day celebration, which I know is the busiest day of the year. The food was good, but not exceptional. The drinks were very good. They're was a long wait for the food, but it was mother's day, so that was too be expected. The burrata was delicious. The oysters were small and not sweet at all. We did not have dessert, but the table ordered the frutte di mare(too much heat), scallops( overcooked but very tasty), sea bass( very good), salmon( excellent), surf and turf( average/standard), veal chops(excellent). I would rather go up the street to il foglio enoteca, which is very similar but the food is exceptional."

"I have heard good things about Sotano come up and honestly I was a bit disappointed. I eat out a lot and have expectations of a place that is supposed to be fine dining. Firstly, we had a reservation but there was a bit of weirdness when we came in when the nice hostess was seating us the man insisted on checking that we actually did have a reservation. It's not like we dressed like bums or anything, I suspect he had his reasons, but it was awkward. The service was otherwise lovely. However, each meal disappointed me. The oysters were Blue point and they were literally tasteless. I think it's time to switch it up perhaps. There are so many varieties of oysters out there. I had calamari and I felt that it was a little bit undercooked and quite chewy. I also had the sotano salad and it was unexciting and bland. My husband had the lamb shank and he did like it, but was disappointed with everything else. Regardless, it's a nice place if you are not expecting food that is carefully cooked so that it is at its tastiest. A party of four came to a bill of $300, which was expected. However, I also expected the food to reflect the pricing."