Went there this past weekend (8/26/2012) on a Sunday night while traveling through Toronto. My girlfriend and I did not have reservations, but the staff was very accommodating and we were seated immediately (although I found out afterwards that this is very uncommon due to the popularity of this restaurant). The atmosphere is very quaint and pleasing, although the ceilings are somewhat low for anyone in the 6'+ height range.
I must say state absolutely that this meal was one of the best Italian meals I have had, EVER! Surpasses NYC Little Italy and even the real McCoy from the homeland. I highly recommend the following dishes that we enjoyed:
-Pasta Carbonara: Exquisite dish, but I recommend having the appetizer portion due to its richness. Phenomenal pancetta...Addition of some snow peas might be a nice contrast to the richness, but nevertheless this dish is a must if you go.
-Polenta with Wild Mushrooms: Very nice polenta in an interesting bar form. The mushrooms had a very rustic, earthy taste that permeated the polenta.
-Veal Saltimboca: One of the finest cuts of veal that I have ever had...very thin and tender. Superb seasoning of the cutlets and very well complimented with the prosciutto. Fresh vegetables were flash sauteed on the side of the dish and offered a very nice contrast to the richness of the dish. This is a must have if you enjoy veal!
-Tiramissu: Although I am not a huge dessert fan, this tiramissu was also excellent and my girlfriend thoroughly enjoyed it. Very nice chocolate and fresh berries to compliment the desert.
Our only complaint about this fine establishment was their price inflated wine list. It is hard if not impossible to find a full bottle for anything less than $60. In fact a great majority of their bottles are hovering in the $300-600 range, many were even up to the $1000 range. I found this somewhat discouraging since there are a plethora of delicious and respectable wines available in the $30-75 range. Availability of more affordable wine would have positively influenced my experience.
I beg you all to please do yourself a favor and go to Sotto Sotto, you will not be disappointed.