Sotto Sopra presents a contemporary take on the Italian restaurant. It's set along the famous Charles Street corridor, where it is next to the Basilica, the first Catholic Cathedral in the United States. Inside, it's a casually aristocratic atmosphere, decorated with a mix of striking murals, colorful fabrics, warm tones, sophisticated settings, and other design elements that create a unique modern look that invites all types of diners. The menu is the creation of a rotating group of young Italian chefs, whom change every 18 months, ensuring more and inventive dishes for guests to enjoy. Traditional selections, such as osso bucco, carpaccio di manzo, and vitello tonnato, are always available, preserving some of the charm of the Old World. Sotto Sopra also lets guests choose from a well-selected wine list of over 100 wine from every Italian region and around the world, including a strong Californian influence. There are beers and other drinks for guests to indulge in, as well as enticing outdoor dining and special events. Sotto Sopra's raves are plenty, ranging from the Zagat Survey and Gourmet Magazine, to repeated accolades from Baltimore Magazine, which again named Sotto Sopra to its Best Restaurant List in the February 2007 issue.