Sotto, a new neighbourhood Enoteca and Trattoria, has opened in Edinburgh’s Stockbridge. It is the first venture by Edinburgh-born sommelier James Clark.
Set over two floors, Sotto’s upstairs Enoteca, which seats 25, will offer a selection of over 200 wines, mixing modern and traditional styles and showcasing every region of Italy. The downstairs Trattoria will be led by Calabrian head chef Francesco Ascrizzi and will combine seasonal British produce with classical Italian cookery. This will seat 36, including a private dining room for up to eight guests and will be open from 10am.
James Clark said, “I am incredibly excited to have arrived at this point and have so many people to thank for helping me get here. I’ve fallen in love with Italian food, wine and culture over the last decade, and Sotto will hopefully be an expression of the warmth and hospitable nature I associate with the country. There’s such variety in the food, wines and landscapes, and we can’t wait to share our interpretation of that with the people of Edinburgh.
“It’s so exciting to be opening in Stockbridge, the neighbourhood where I’ve lived for the last 10 years. It has such a vibrant food and drink scene and is a part of the city people love coming to for a day out, and we’re delighted to now be part of that.”