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Sotto Mare - Reviews

552 Green St, 94133 San Francisco
All reviews at a glance
738

Reviews

77.9%

Satisfaction

107

negative

56

neutral

575

positive

What people say about Sotto Mare

Visit Type
  • Casual Outing
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Barrios U.
Review date: 10/30/2025
10
Excellent First-Time Experience!
As a first-time customer, my experience at this restaurant was outstanding. The atmosphere and environment were very clean and welcoming. The service was on point, and the food was delicious. I highly recommend this place!
  • atmosphere10
  • service10
  • food10
Price per Person
  • $91–$100
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Noise Level
  • Loud
Hey I. G.
Review date: 10/27/2025
7
Good Cioppino, but Not My Style
I visited this restaurant due to social media influence and ordered the oysters and the very famous cioppino. It was a good meal overall. However, I don't particularly like Italian cuisine, so I might not have appreciated it as much as others. The atmosphere was rated a 4, and the service was also rated a 4. The noise level was loud, but still manageable for conversation.
  • oysters6
  • cioppino6
  • atmosphere7
Price per Person
  • $31–$40
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Group Type
  • Couple
Group Size
  • Couple
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Wait Time
  • Long (31+ min.)
Noise Level
  • Loud
Daniel T.
Review date: 10/26/2025
7
Solid seafood spot, expect a wait
This is a solid seafood restaurant. On weekends, expect a wait of 20+ minutes for a table, but it's probably worth it.
  • seafood restaurant8
  • wait for table4
Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Group Type
  • Large Group
Group Size
  • Large Group
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Wait Time
  • Long (31+ min.)
T Y.
Review date: 10/25/2025
9
Worth the Wait for Cioppino!
My experience at this restaurant was definitely worth the wait and hype! The cioppino soup portion is huge and very flavorful, packed with seafood. I also enjoyed their delicious clam linguine. A helpful tip: you can call to make reservations for groups of more than 3 people. I highly recommend this place because the lines are always long.
  • cioppino soup10
  • clam linguine9
  • wait8
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Group Type
  • Friends
Group Size
  • Small Group
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Noise Level
  • Loud
Zoe P.
Review date: 10/24/2025
9
Unplanned Gem: Amazing Pasta and Cioppino!
What an unexpected delight! We managed to snag a last-minute reservation in SF, and it turned out to be a fantastic experience. The aglio e olio crab pasta was absolutely unreal – a true standout. My companions also raved about their cioppino. It was a memorable meal.
  • aglio e olio crab pasta10
  • cioppino9
  • last min reservation8
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Beomseok L.
Review date: 10/23/2025
10
Best Cioppino and Clam Chowder!
My experience at the restaurant was exceptional, particularly with the food. The cioppino was the best I have ever had, described as exceptionally delicious. Additionally, the clam chowder was super great. The reviewer also rated Service, Atmosphere, and Food with a perfect 5 out of 5.
  • cioppino10
  • clam chowder9
Price per Person
  • $100+
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Noise Level
  • Loud
Michael M.
Review date: 10/22/2025
9
Classic North Beach Eatery Experience
My experience at this restaurant was fantastic! If you have the opportunity to dine at the counter or upstairs, you will not be disappointed. The food was great, and the old-time North Beach eatery vibe simply can't be beat.
  • food9
  • old-time North Beach eatery vibe10
Price per Person
  • $31–$40
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Group Type
  • Couple
Group Size
  • Couple
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Wait Time
  • Moderate (16–30 min.)
Noise Level
  • Moderate
M M.
Review date: 10/22/2025
8
Delicious Cioppino, Great Service
My experience at this restaurant was very positive. I ordered the Cioppino for Two, which was both delicious and filling. The service was very good, even though we arrived early and it later became crowded with a wait. The only downside is that they don't have dessert. The price was reasonable for a nice San Francisco restaurant.
  • Cioppino for Two9
  • filling8
  • service9
  • dessert3
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Mary C.
Review date: 10/21/2025
9
Amazing Oysters and Ravioli!
My experience at this restaurant was fantastic! I absolutely loved the oysters, which were amazing, and the ravioli was incredible. The service was good, as always, and the staff are so friendly!
  • oysters9
  • ravioli9
  • service8
Price per Person
  • $61–$70
Visit Type
  • Regular Visit
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Noise Level
  • Moderate
Jeff L.
Review date: 10/20/2025
10
Consistently Excellent San Francisco Favorite
I've been a patron of this restaurant for years, and the quality has consistently remained high. The Cioppino is truly the best in the city, and the oysters are both great and fairly priced. The service is excellent, earning a perfect score. It's undoubtedly one of my favorite restaurants in all of San Francisco, and I eagerly anticipate my next visit!
  • quality10
  • Cioppino10
  • oysters9

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