- Our Location - First built in 1919, the building that Sotto Mare occupies was restored to its original plan and configuration between 2003 and 2007. A winery and cigar store during prohibition, it later became the Isle of Capri Italian Family Restaurant. In 1956, the space became the Montclair Italian Family Restaurant, and in 1978, it was sold to legendary USF baseball Coach Dante Benedetti. After the restoration was completed, Sotto Mare Oysteria & Seafood Restaurant opened on March 17th.