Sotto Sotto in Bath and North East Somerset

A cozy and charming spot tucked away in Bath. The food was absolutely delicious—fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The owner was incredibly kind and welcoming, which made the experience even more special. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a great Italian meal in a warm atmosphere.

Loved it. Served by the friendly Lucky and hosted very well by Carlo. Lived in Bath for 30 years never been here before. Booked 2 months in advance to get table. Really enjoyed the ambience and the care taken of every customer.

It was a completely successful evening.

We had a fantastic lunch and Gianluca was fantastic help us pick our dishes as this is our first visit to Sotto2. The other staff was also friendly and courteous as well. Thank you guys!

Wonderful food and excellent service, strongly recommended

Yeah - really disappointing. The food was bland, really not sure at all where the 5 star reviews are coming from (other than the waiters ask to you leave a review at the end, which is awkward and forced). Really wouldn't recommend, there's so many other places to eat in Bath I would give this a miss.

We had a great experience. The food was fantastic and the service from Julien was impeccable

Remarkably good Italian food. No post-prandial indigestion. Reasonable prices. What's not to like!

Beautiful food and Gianluca The waiter was fantastic. Will definitely be going back as we drove all the way from London.

Best restaurant in Bath. Inimitable attention to detail, very high level of service, and flavors that made us wonder if we could come back a few hours later for a second dinner. Top notch in every sense of the word. (Julian, our waiter, was a highlight)

Had a lovely meal here with the standout being the great friendly service from Azeez. Thanks- would definitely recommend

I have to say that this is the best Italian restaurant since I came to Bath. The unique cave bar design attracted me the first sight my friends and I walked into the door. All stuff there are quite welcoming and considerate, energetic as well, especially the gentleman Gianluca he is very friendly and patient, and knew exactly what customers are in need timely. Considering the cuisine, all we ordered had a lovely flavor, personally medium raw beef cooked with red wine are my favorite, the other three meals together are quite nice combination. I think for Guanluca and his colleagues, they take their job as a realistic art immersed in daily life, namely based on customers’ individual taste and vibe. And the dinning table is where they draw the marvelous works. In a word, it’s Definitely a must-go classic place to have dinner if you are going to travel in Bath!

Great experience. Food was wonderful and Azeez gave great service

Our server Lucky was incredibly attentive, informative, and had great recommendations for dishes. The food and atmosphere was AMAZING!!!! The owner was very accommodating and personable. Would highly recommend!!!

I recently visited the restaurant, and I was thoroughly impressed. From the stunning scenery to the delicious food and outstanding customer service, everything was top-notch. The restaurant was also impeccably clean, which made the experience even more enjoyable. I can only recommend Sotto Sotto, and can’t wait to return!

We are at Sotto Sotto last Saturday evening, food was delicious and the service was top notch, our server called Lucky was very attentive. The place was relatively small inside and the tables were close together and all tables were full so it was a bit loud at times. Would certainly recommend to anyone in Bath looking for some good Italian food.

Had a fantastic experience tonight. I felt like I was given A lister 5 star service from the moment I walked in. We had a fantastic waiter called Lucky, best waiter I have ever met, all the staff were fantastic but he gets a special mention because I thought he was outstanding. We had a couple of chats with the owner who was a lovely guy, I felt like I was talking to a caring uncle and he was welcoming us to a family meals, I literally wanted to hug him when I left. We will be going back and I am looking forward to it already. Little note, if you are disabled there are a number of steps to get into the restaurant and I did struggle but it is a cellar restaurant so is to be expected and everyone coming in or out were very understanding about the extra time I needed to get up/down. Some parts could do with an extra handrail on other side if allowed to put one in.

At a rating of 4.8 stars, I would expect the food at Sotto Sotto to be exceptional. It is not. Perhaps being London based where there are plenty of good Italian restaurants means I'm being picky. Nonetheless my wife and I left underwhelmed and wondering what all the fuss is about.

Outstanding food and exemplary service! We absolutely loved Sotto Sotto. We were served by Lucky who did everything to ensure that we had the best experience, and each and every staff member made us feel welcome. The meal was delicious. The cod starter, pistachio crusted beef and chocolate mousse was perfectly prepared and presented. We will certainly be back!

The food was amazing and our server Lucky was incredibly attentive and friendly，great service!

Great find very close to the centre of Bath. Slightly hidden by being on the lower ground floor, but the decor and ambiance were lovely. Excellent food and attentive service. Recommend.

We visited Sotto Sotto during our trip to Bath, and we were so glad we did. We had such a warm welcome and an attentive service. Lucky was our waiter, and he was very friendly and helpful. All staff made our time there enjoyable. The food was lovely, especially the prawn starter and salmon risotto. We were too full for pudding but would definitely recommend to others.

Excellent Italian, by British standards. Lighting in restaurant is not great.

Absolutely lovely meal in this stylish basement Italian .. we were looked after beautifully by the ever attentive Julian & our meal was delicious. Had calamari to start & seafood pasta/risotto for our mains. Very professional well run establishment .. worth the money, highly recommend

Absolutely stellar service! Lucky made this evening one to remember. Complementary birthday tiramisu and a free shot. Definitely commend such a brilliant experience.

Fabulous food and delightful staff. Well worth a visit. Azeez was excellent.

Been coming here for years and Sotto Sotto never disappoints! We came here as a group of 4 for a friends birthday and Lucky was fab! Had lovely chat, great service and amazing food! Even a special plate for birthday girl! Thank you so much Lucky and all the other staff!

The food was excellent and so was the service. In addition, the waiter spoke perfect French 👍

Had a great evening with friends and we were well looked after by Lucky.

Have a very good time here. Excellent service and good meals.

Lunch visit to Sotto Sotto, will not be our last. The food was really good but the service from Azizz was just spot on, once we got seated he was on top of wine service and touched base at the right times throughout the meal. Just 👍

Came to Sotto Sotto to celebrate my birthday, and it was a wonderful choice. Delicious food, very cool setting, and great service. We had Azeez as our server, and he was wonderful.

What an amazing dining experience from start to finish. Really cannot fault this place and highly recommend!

If you’re looking for a high quality meal with excellent service, food and staff, then visit this place. It’s hard to get a booking though, which I can only see as a positive, but they did accommodate an earlier slot than our original 21:30 booking. This isn’t a casual pizza type place, but 10/10 quality Italian dishes in a quirky, but beautiful setting. The initial cocktails we had tasted great, as did our starters and mains. We finished it off with a limoncello and almond biscuit as the food portions were very generous, so we skipped dessert. Lucky was the name of our waiter, and he was on the ball. I thought considering we had a starter, cocktails, 2 glasses of wine and a champagne, 2 mains and 2 sides with some limoncellos, the sum of £135 was excellent value for money. Couldn’t fault this place in the slightest and would definitely come here again.

Wow, everything about this place is awesome. The food, the setting, the service. 5 stars is not enough. Highly recommended!

We were looking forward to visit this restaurant after watching their good reviews over the last years since it opened. Unfortunately our food experience was less great. Atmosphere in this cellar restaurant and service were superb as described in previous reviews. We all had the Bruschetta as Starters. None of us were particularly overwhelmed by them to be honest. Ok, that might be a matter of taste. However, 3 out of 4 of the Pasta dishes we had after were over salted. As mains we had fish and steak: The sirloin was very tasty. The Beef Fillet war exquisitely tender but for some reason a topping with mustard was added which spoiled it for me (again might be my personal taste). The 2 fish dishes were rather bland and nothing special unfortunately.

An exceptional restaurant! Enchanting atmosphere with excellent customer service. Superb dishes! I tried the fettuccine with pumpkin cream and tiramisu – I highly suggest trying those. I strongly recommend this place. An exceptional restaurant! Charming atmosphere with excellent customer service. Superb dishes! I tried the fettuccine with pumpkin cream and the tiramisu: I highly recommend trying them. I recommend it without hesitation!

Totally worthwhile to go!!! Fantastic food and wonderful service from Staff lucky!! Enjoyed such a great evening!!! All of their dishes are amazing so pick them blindly will be totally fine !!! Btw Highly recommend to try the port wine in dessert!!!!

Excellent . Best Italian we have eaten in outside of Italy. Restaurant is in a old charcoal oven. Lucky our waiter was fabulous, just like the lamb ragu . Definitely will return next time in Bath

Excellent menu and good value. Really enjoyable meal.

Absolutely amazing place. Food lovely and service wonderful. Last visited 8 years ago. Let's hope it's still there in another 8! Getting a booking was the hardest part.

Restaurant looks great. Staff very attentive and friendly. Food average. We went for special day with friends our starters both bruchettas not particularly good The calamari average. Second course pasta was too salty. Main course steaks very good. Sweod fish boring rirh tasteless veg..... Wine was excellent. I would not recommend it for food.

My partner reserved Sotto Sotto for us 2 months in advance. Worth the wait. Exceptional food throughout our 3 courses. The lamb ragu to start was faultless. The fillet of beef with pistachio crumb (photo’d) was cooked to perfection and tasted even better. A personal note to Julian who was looking after us. Attentive, informative and professional. He also made a point of giving my partner an alcohol free shot at the end of our meal as he noticed she wasn’t drinking alcohol. A very classy touch. I would take the king here. We will be back.

Amazing food, amazing service from all especially Julian, very reasonable prices - no wonder you need to book well in advance!

Great atmosphere, tasty food and friendly, attentive service. Our thanks to Julian for making my partner Sophie’s birthday evening that much more charming.

Excellent service,staff and place. Lucky served us and made us feel very welcome. Loved every minute.The food was outstanding.

5 stars for a reason. No need for words

Super experience at Sotto Sotto. Everything was first class. Lucky was an excellent waiter, nothing was too much bother for him.

Fantastic experience at Sotto Sotto, would highly recommend. The food was incredible and service 5-star. Julian was extra helpful in suggesting wines and just being extra attentive. Would definitely return.

Excellent service from Azeez and the manager. We turned up without booking and they managed to give us a table on a busy night. Great atmosphere and great food.

The food at Sotto Sotto is amazing and so delicious, particularly the prawn bruschetta starter. Great portion sizes and fantastic service - Lucky is a great waiter and looked after us very well in the evening! Our second time visiting and we'll definitely be back!!

Wonderful service, Lucky looked after us all night and was extremely helpful and responsive. The food was fantastic and the other top reviews that brought us here were spot on.

Great value, amazing food, would maybe like some draught beers in lieu of just bottles. Azeez was incredible, very attentive with waters and very friendly, this was the same with all waiting staff

A bit lacklustre. The lighting made me want to fall asleep. Big portions of pasta. Prawn toast was delicious.

Reservation system, needs a few weeks or months in advance. Pasta was amazing. The desserts, tiramisu and mousse were too sweet/sickly.

Booked a few days ahead and got in easily, but it was an early sitting. We were served by Azeez who was very attentive We had polle e salsiccia and the hazelnut semifreddo, the chicken was probably the best meal we've had in a long time and the dessert was lovely

Wonderful atmosphere and fantastic service,especially from Lucky,who was extremely attentive. He organised a plant based meal for me even though there was none on the menu. Be good to see more please! A very enjoyable night anyway!

This place is ranked number one restaurant in Bath for a very good reason!! Absolutely superb atmosphere, service, and outstanding food. I would definitely recommend booking well in advance, which can be done easily online. Beautiful, unique location, very central to Bath so easily walkable if your stopping in the city centre. The standard and quality of service makes this place truly memorable and has made us keen to return on our next visit to Bath in the summer. The food was fresh, high quality, and cooked to perfection. Exceptional is the best word!!

Great food, value for money, friendly people

I recently celebrated someone’s birthday at Sotto Sotto in Bath, and it was absolutely fantastic! This was my second time visiting, and once again, I was really impressed with everything. It truly feels like you’ve been transported to an authentic Italian restaurant. The atmosphere, the food, and the whole vibe made us feel like we were dining in Italy. The food was amazing. Every dish was full of flavor, and you can really tell it’s made with the best ingredients. The pasta was delicious, the sauces were perfect, and the sparkling wine was spot on. It’s clear that everything is prepared with love and care to give you that true Italian experience. The service was also top-notch. The waiter "Lucky" was very kind and had an Italian spirit, he was so friendly and really made us feel special. He knew the menu well and gave great recommendations, which made the meal even better. One thing to keep in mind is that you’ll need a reservation, as they can only accommodate a small number of people at a time due to space I believe.?! (max 5 per reservation if you go in a group). But it’s worth it for the intimate, personal experience you get. What really stood out to me, though, was the attention to detail. At the end of our night, the staff even helped us get our coats on, which I thought was such a nice and rare touch — especially in restaurants in the UK! It’s the little things like this that really make you feel valued as a guest. It definitely made me feel like I was in an authentic Italian restaurant. The prices were also very reasonable, especially considering the quality of food and service. For what you get, it’s definitely good value. At the end of our meal, they even treated us to a complimentary shot, something like limoncello, which was a lovely touch and a great way to finish off the night. Overall, if you’re looking for a cozy, authentic Italian place in Bath, I highly recommend Sotto Sotto. It’s definitely a spot I’ll keep coming back to!

Very delicious, especially the shrimp and sun-dried tomato linguini pictured! The service was great, worthy of five stars, the Azeez guy who received us was very nice, we thank him! )

We dined here for my daughter's 22nd birthday. Best Italian food we have ever had. Will return.

Wow wow pasta and Branzino here. Great price on Tignanello.

Great atmosphere, attentive service and beautiful dishes. I particularly enjoyed the swordfish and tiramisu. This restaurant should be considered if you are looking around in Bath. Thanks to all the staff and I will be returning soon.

Would of loved to have sat in the area with the stone, but aside from that, the food was delicious, the service was polite and efficient and we left very happy.

Last time I went , the waiter was more like a sales rep.so pushy and destroyed our dining experience. Won't be going back.

There is a reason why this place has such amazing reviews!! The food is authentic, fresh and tastes incredible! The Tiramisu has to be sampled to be believed, it is sensational! The service and atmosphere are amazing and staff are very attentive. The only slight criticism is that staff intently watch diners in close proximity, it can be a little off putting and maybe it should be more discreetly done. Honestly I would recommend this place to everyone who enjoys Italian cuisine!

Very grateful to Sotto Sotto for squeezing us in for our five year anniversary. We were on the waiting list and delighted to receive a call for an opening the day before this evening. All courses were hits, particularly the Bruschetta (both vegetarian and with shrimp). Absolute standout dish were the calamari rings - something I usually don't order, but my partner insisted and I didn't resent it - freshest, tangiest, most lightly battered I've ever had. I could write more, but just have a gander at the pics :-) Edit: wanted to highlight that Azeez rocked! Thanks for the special evening

Rija makes an incredible French martini

Husband and I loved this place. We wish would have one like this in York where we live. Everything is very good from the start to the end. What a good experience. Compliments to the chef, the fillet steak cooked to perfection and tiramisu were amazing. Highly recommended.

Very kind staff, outstanding Italian food, great collection of wine. This Italian restaurant is an absolute gem. Truly a dining experience that lingers in your memory long after the meal is over. The boss is very welcoming and the pasta is super delicious!

The food and the service are fantastic, definitely recommend it!!!

really good food and nice service

A fabulous evening was had by us. Really cool setting underground lead to the perfect evening. The food and service was excellent and I must have dropped my napkin 20 times before Julienne picked it up from the floor. Super attentive. We will be back when we are next in Bath!

Absolutely had a lovely meal here. Excellent service and the atmosphere is fabulous. Well Sotto you have an amazing restaurant.

I booked this spot based in the great reviews and it honestly was not that good. We got the salmon risotto and it tasted like fishy wet rice. The whole vibe was also kind off.

I visited with my son today for a celebratory 21st birthday lunch. Could not fault it, friendly welcome, professional service with superb attention to detail. The food was fantastic, incredible tiramisu! The venue is in a cellar and has a lovely atmosphere. Will definitely return. Thank you.

Beautiful restaraunt, ambiance was amazing, food was beyonf on point, amazing quality of food, well cooked. Servjce 2nd to non. Its ashame its in Bath and i live in Birmingham. Highly recommend. Staff are so so polite....

Great evening at Sotto Sotto. The Owners and staff made it a special might. Really impressed with the cooking of the dishes. Chicken excellent, portions generous.

The side serving af a green salad was awful if Italian owned I don’t know how they could serve the tomatoes dreadful the side dish of spinach looked like it had just been thrown into a dish all in all a disappointing visit

I was visiting Bath for New Years with a close friend when we decided to dine at Sotto Sotto. Not only was the food amazing, the service was very attentive, and the staff made us feel at home. One of the best places to visit in Bath, dining at this restaurant was a great way to start 2025!!

My best friend and I went here for New Years Eve and not only was the food amazing, but the staff and Antonio made us feel like family. Bartender (Rija) made tasty cocktails and even an off-menu clover club cocktail. Everyone was super accommodating and kind. Opening the new year 2025 here was made so special by them, an experience that will be hard to top next year!! 10/10 recommend

Thought we were going to an Italian restaurant, no soup on menu, no specials board,no spaghetti and not an Italian waiter insight, we think that sotto sotto has changed hands, not the Italian experience that we expected.

We chose Sotto Sotto in Bath to celebrate the end of the year, and it turned out to be the perfect choice! From the moment we arrived, we were warmly welcomed into a charming and elegant atmosphere. The food was absolutely delicious, with each dish prepared to perfection. Our waiter, Julien, was fantastic, attentive, professional, and always ensuring that everything was just right. He left no detail overlooked, making our experience even more special. We also had the pleasure of meeting the owner, Antonio, and his daughter, Carmela, who were incredibly friendly and welcoming. Their hospitality added a personal touch that made the evening truly unforgettable. Thanks to the entire team at Sotto Sotto, we celebrated the start of the new year in the best way possible. If we’re ever in Bath again, we’ll definitely return. Highly recommend! Faby, Nico, Hayley & Tiago

Lucky and Azeez provided the best service we could’ve asked for! The food was amazing and the atmosphere was impeccable! They went above and beyond with the service and even went out of their way to call us a cab home.

Incredible restaurant. Would highly recommend. The service was one of the best I've experienced in the uk. Food was delicious.

Charming, almost subterranean, popular restaurant serving wonderful food and drink.

We went for dinner at Sotto Sotto on Friday evening. Our waiter was Azeez. We could not have had a better service from all of the staff that evening. I feel like we received a 7 star treatment. The food was absolutely beautiful and we felt it was good value for money in every way. We had two margarita cocktails when we were waiting for our table. I had the Cod pieces and my husband had the squid for starter, which was delicious and piping hot. We then went for the penne Vodka and Salmon risotto for main which was so delicious and filing I was struggling to get it all in me but I did it! lol. For dessert my husband had an Irish coffee and I had a very light and fluffy tiramisu. We would recommend this restaurant for couples and if you like to eat delicious food and receive a top class service. Not great for the stairs and low ceilings as it is underground but worth it for such a unique venue.

Wonderful experience at Sotto Sotto for my wife’s birthday. All the staff were very attentive and our table waiter Azeez was informative and lovely. Food was incredible and didn’t have long to wait eithier. Would be going back again.

Food was delicious! We didn’t have to wait to get a table (we just walked-in without a reservation). The service was great!

This is one of the best places you could visit in Bath. The service and professionalism is super! I'm not Italian but dare I say that the food here is amazing, filling, and cost effective ! Absolutely enjoyed the ambience and the decor. It was a bit weird going underground but when I settled in, it was relaxing. Tbf Bath has lots of underground basement as I've noticed 😅 We also had a free non-alcoholic shot as seen in the pictures. Highly recommend.

Table for three in the valued basement of an old Georgian house. Really great atmosphere and the service from Azeez was top notch. The authentic Italian food was amazing, full of taste and flavour. Not just pizza and pasta but some great Italian cuisine. Thoroughly enjoyed the evening at a beautiful restaurant, perfect end to a lovely day wandering around the historic city.

Brilliant food and service! The food (and bread) is a bit too salty for me. Next time I’ll ask the staff to make it less salty. But overall everything is great, and they provide a free small lychee-flavoured drink—a lovely surprise! The spaghetti may look only a mouthful in the picture, but the portion is actually good.

Best pasta in UK I've ever had and I've eaten a lot of pasta

Great service, Azeez was wonderful. We celebrated our 20th wedding anniversary here and the food and atmosphere didn’t disappoint. Highly recommend

Incredible food, but even better staff. Julian was a great waiter. So kind and knowledgeable. This place a must do when visiting.

Great unique atmosphere and quality traditional Italian food. Splendid hospitality

Best Italian pasta dish I’ve ever had. Thank you. Our waiter named Lucky was such a lovely man. Amazing meal and service.

Everything about the food service and atmosphere was 10/10. Every single thing we ordered was absolutely amazing, our waiter Lucky was so lovely and attentive, as were the other staff. A place you can’t miss when you visit Bath! We ordered the calamari, penne, salmon and salmon risotto as well as the prawns on bruschetta.

Fabulous restaurant in Bath, great food wonderful service (thanks Lucky!) and a great experience. Would highly recommend.