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Sotto by Soubois

Downtown
4.8$$
OPEN7 pm - 11 pm
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Sotto by Soubois Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
CharcuteriePastaItalianSeafood/FishCocktail BarGreat selection of cocktailsResto-Bar
Welcome to Sotto – a bold new take on Italian dining in the heart of Montreal.Handmade pastas, vibrant plates, and a lively atmosphere tucked beneath the enchanted forest of Soubois.

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Reviews for Sotto by Soubois

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on Google4.7 (50+)
*as of 2026-04-01
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Review Summary

Overall, reviews describe Sotto by Soubois as delivering top notch food and a warm, attentive atmosphere when service runs smoothly. The menu earns high marks for seafood such as octopus and oysters Rockefeller, Cajun oysters with heat, and other dishes that are fresh, flavorful and well presented. Drinks and cocktails are often highlighted, with the dirty gin martini receiving particular praise, and portions described as satisfying and balanced. The vibe is repeatedly noted as lively and welcoming, whether during a party, a birthday, or a casual dinner, and the central downtown location is a plus. Several visits recount service missteps and timing issues, including a Valentine dinner with long waits, bread substitutions, a rude exchange with staff, a mistaken bill item, and at least one overcooked fish and undercooked pasta. Even with occasional flaws, the kitchen's passion and the balance of tradition and creativity come through, leading many to say Sotto by Soubois is worth returning to.
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Nourriture savoureuse, service impeccable!
A refaire

Mar 15, 2026
on Google

The food experience was top notch! The octopus & oyster Rockefeller, Cajun oysters were the best I have ever had! Cajun had some real'heat' to it!
The service was A1 & the drinks are to die for! BEST dirty gin martini I ever had!!
Definitely a good dining experience & the music & vibes are pretty good too!

Feb 28, 2026
on Google
3.0

We went for Valentine's Day to Sotto for the first time & our experience was not good unfortunately. First of all, took 1:30hrs to receive our food, then the waitress come to me & tell me we don't have focaccia anymore so we will offer you garlic bread I said no problem. Then she came back & gave us the foccacia finally. Focaccia was good honestly I don't have anything bad to say about it. We ordered branzino with the risotto. It was good but the branzino was overcooked, practically all burned :/ but we still managed to eat some of it. My partner ordered pasta, pasta was hard not cooked at all. Then the waitress forgot our octopus & when I told her about it she gave my a dirty look & was super rude.. we finally had our octopus & it was good ( thank god). Then at the end we look at the bill & she charged us 4 rockerfeller & we never ordered any rockerfeller so we were upset to pay extra 40$ for nothing. Honestly the restaurant is not that bad it's just the service that sucks & the waitress all have attitude for nothing & needs more professionalism. The owner was screaming at some busboy but he should focus more on the kitchen side since our food & service was bad.

Feb 15, 2026
on Google
1.0

Smallest portion I've ever seen. Five tortellini. I was still hungry & had to grab food on the way home.

Wait was long, too, & the tortellini were weirdly crispy like they were air-fried. Between that & the portions, I don't see this place lasting long. What a shame.

Feb 13, 2026
on Google

Wonderful experience in our job's party. Thanks for everything 🫶🏻

Dec 11, 2025
on Google

Un restaurant exceptionnel! La nourriture était fraîche & savoureuse, le service attentionné & l'ambiance vraiment agréable. Chaque plat était parfaitement exécuté & plein de saveurs. Un sans-faute du début à la fin 10/10, je reviendrai sans hésiter! 👌

Oct 27, 2025
on Google

10/10, Jack hosted a dinner & it was awesome. Would recommend

Sep 19, 2025
on Google

10/10 would recommend

Sep 19, 2025
on Google

Best place in town!!!

Sep 19, 2025
on Google

I was amazed by the quality of the food! It was a party in my mouth with so much flavour! Would definitely come back!

Sep 11, 2025
on Google

Good food & attention. We went to celebrate a birthday & they gave us a dessert on the house. The portions arent too big but are packed with flavor!

Sep 9, 2025
on Google

Jacks marketing & word of mouth about this spot was so excellent. Flew in from Halifax & I was super happy with my service here, & the food was top

Sep 9, 2025
on Google
5.0

Was hosted for a birthday, food was incredible, vibes & service was also top notch, will definitely be coming again

Sep 9, 2025
on Google

Love the food, I've tried a couple dishes & even ones that I'm skeptical about still amaze me with wonderful flavours, if you love Italian food or food itself, I recommend sotto

Sep 9, 2025
on Google

Such an amazing restaurant! Was recommended by mtljackk great service!

Sep 9, 2025
on Google

Absolutely amazing experience at SOTTO. The vibe is unmatched, the service is top-notch, & the food… wow. Every bite was full of flavor, beautifully presented, & totally worth it. You can really feel the passion in the kitchen. This spot is a must-try in Montreal, it was highly recommended by mtljackk & it was worth it!!

Sep 9, 2025
on Google

Special thanks to my brother Mtljackk for putting me on the food was very nice y'all definitively recommend it

Sep 9, 2025
on Google

Bonne bouffe, très bonne ambiance en plein centre-ville, à essayer 🤩

Sep 5, 2025
on Google

Le meilleur risotto 😍

Aug 2, 2025
on Google

Moment figé .. expérience gustative extraordinaire!
Équipé au service géniale !

Hâte d'y retourner ! Je le conseille très , très fortement !!!

Aug 1, 2025
on Google