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Morella, San Francisco, CA

Morella

4.0
4
61 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
21:00
Booked 42 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
Morella celebrates the gastronomic influences that immigrants from European countries, particularly Spain and Italy, had on Argentinian cuisine in the decades following the mass migrations at the turn of the 20th century. Morella features traditional empanadas, wood-smoked meats, pastas and internationally inspired drinks — all meant to be enjoyed in a bright convivial space. 

Our name, Morella, is a derivative of the word Morel, the earthy, nutty, and rare mushroom that is prized by chefs and restaurant connoisseurs, and is featured selectively in our menu who cousins make appearances in our vibrant decor.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Argentinean
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Jesus Dominguez

What 61 people are saying

Morella reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.0
4 based on recent ratings
  • 3.9Food
  • 4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.7Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Morella is a vibrant addition to the dining scene, offering a delightful fusion of Italian and Argentine cuisines. The "beautiful remodel" creates a "whimsical" ambiance, perfect for enjoying "amazing" drinks and standout dishes like the lamb chops and empanadas. While service varies, the "friendly staff" and unique flavors make it worth a visit.
61 Reviews
  1. Natalie VIP

    San Francisco9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Drinks and food were great and the overall vibe is awesome!

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  2. Ruth

    San Francisco164 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I was nervous booking dinner here because some of the service reviews were so poor, and I am not the most tolerant person when it comes to bad service, but our experience was perfectly fine, even better than a lot of places. Our waiter took our order, it was sent electronically to the kitchen, and we received our food and drinks all in good time. I also ordered a second drink with no lag time. The food was good. I had the chicken Milanesa and we shared a beet salad and zucchini fries. The decor is ... eclectic, and it's the same sociable, big space I recall when other restaurants have occupied this building. It was "lively" in terms of sound but not so loud we could not hold a conversation. All in all, this was a good experience.

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  3. Ken VIP

    San Francisco30 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great. But the service left something to be desired. Cocktail order was mis-understood, then corrected, then the wrong drink was still delivered. Took 20 minutes to deliver a pre-dinner glass of wine. Main courses arrived while empty salad plates still on the table, forcing us to pickup and hold the salad plates and eventually set them aside, where one sat on the banquet for 10 minutes until we moved it to an adjacent empty table that had not be cleared for 30 minutes. Overall impression was that there was not enough staff and the front of the house team needs to up their game to equal the level of the kitchen team

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  4. Gaylene

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had an early reservation for four at 5 PM so the restaurant wasn’t completely full, but the bar was and the noise level is low. The food was really good, wine list was OK and the service was excellent. We had a 7 o’clock curtain and they made sure that we got out in time to make our show. Would go back!

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  5. Draemoni

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 21 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely restaurant! It is on the corner so it’s hard to find parking if u have a later reservation but they are super flexible and easy going if you are running a little bit behind. Call them ! Pasta was okay but drinks were amazing. Baked oysters 10/10

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  6. Leila VIP

    San Francisco10 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Very Bad service . Food quality bad. They were out of all the Pinots from their menu . It’s just a beautiful venue

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  7. Wendell VIP

    San Francisco6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice ambiance and everyone is nice luv the brunch , can’t wait to try dinner time

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Tahoe1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 7 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing, overall great experience. We ordered the Argentinian empanadas and Alfredo

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  9. Melissa VIP

    Washington DC3 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 7 March 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    This was not a good experience. Food was boring and not great. Service was odd. Not a fan at all.

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  10. OpenTable Diner VIP

    San Francisco1 review

    1.0

    Dined on 3 March 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Not a great experience food was mediocre and service was slow and inconsistent.

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Morella is rated 4 stars by 61 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
21:00
Booked 42 times today
Google Map for Morella

2001 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA 94123-2701

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Chestnut and Fillmore St.
  • Area
    Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Argentinean
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    30, 22, 29 Muni buses
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jesus Dominguez
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options
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