Sotto Sopra - Newport

Easily the best restaurant my wife and I have been to in the last 4 years. Service was excellent and staff were friendly. They REALLY know how to use their ingredients. Our only regret being too full for desert. This is now our new go-to.

This restaurant is sensational, has to be the best meal our family has had of all time. Highly recommended if you enjoy steak, seafood and anything in between. Do yourself a favour and make a booking now!

Actually want to give 3.5 but can’t do half star rating so I’ve been generous. Anyway we’ve been to the restaurant a number of times and the quality has been inconsistent. Sometimes it’s amazing other times disappointing eg way way too much salt on multiple dishes last I went and chicken was lacklustre and tasted like something I could have gotten frozen from the supermarket. So a mixed bag. Service has been mixed too sometimes very attentive other times can’t get a waiter/waitress attention despite not been too busy. It’s a bit of a hit and miss.

I really loved my meal at Lovat. I had the Crab Spaghetti but I think it was a bit expensive at $39 as there wasn't much crab in the dish. We sat in the outdoor area which was a bit too cold even with heaters on. I was a bit annoyed to be asked to leave after 1 and a half hours after we were told it was a 2 hour booking. No time for dessert or coffee! Next time I'll make sure I go later and sit inside. I'd go elsewhere otherwise

Felt very welcomed immediately by lovely staff. Had a lively atmosphere and a menu with plenty of delicious choices. Will be back again!