Award-winning

Sorella

4.8

737 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

24 Nov 2024

22:00

Booked 18 times today

Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood gem
Lively

Meet Sorella, a spirited new Italian restaurant from the team behind Acquerello. Grounded in tradition but contemporary in style, Sorella is a convivial restaurant and bar from a group of deeply passionate hospitality professionals that value warmth and gracious hospitality.

With a dynamic kitchen led by Seth Turiansky, overseen by our esteemed Executive Chef Suzette Gresham and an innovative cocktail program highlighting many of the unique spirits of Italy, Sorella is an exciting addition to the Bay Area culinary scene. Located at the crest of Polk, Sorella incorporates the history and legacy of Italy into a vibrant, modern-day bar and restaurant.

Please note: A 6% surcharge will be added to all food and beverage sales.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(415) 359-1212
Website
http://www.sorellasf.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
1760 Polk Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Area
Russian Hill
Cross Street
Washington Street
Parking details
Should you have trouble finding parking, there is the Old First Parking Garage (1725 Sacramento Street, between Polk St. and Van Ness) located approximately two blocks from the restaurant.
Additional
Bar Dining

What 737 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

San Francisco
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Sorella offers an exceptional dining experience in a warm, inviting setting. The "creative and delicious" Italian dishes, particularly the pasta, receive rave reviews. Guests highlight the "gracious service" and "amazing cocktails." Standout features include the Parmesan Budino and carne cruda. Despite small portions, the "atmosphere and quality" make it a must-visit.

737 Reviews

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Cecilia
San Francisco
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was excellent. The pastas were delicious. Everything beautifully presented.
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Lisa
Washington DC
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food! We always come here when we are in San Francisco.
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Robin
Sacramento
119 reviews
vip
5.0
119 reviews
Dined on 16 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food was excellent. It was loud. It took a bit of time to get our order in. They were hopping. I will be going back. I woke up this morning yearning for more stuffed squid and chicory salad.
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Dr
Orange County
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 16 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sorella was the perfect spot for our girls’ night out! The food was amazing, the drinks were on point, and the vibe was just right. Giancarlo stopped by to chat with us, adding a personal touch that made the night even more special. We laughed, we sipped, we indulged—what more could you want? We’ll definitely be back!
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Adam Hicham
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 15 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great food and ambiance, service was attentive but at certain point rushed. Amazing experience
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AnnP
London
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 15 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The freshness of foods of the season, flavors of perfectly combined ingredients, and delectable desserts always bring us back!
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Elaine
San Francisco
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on 15 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Four of us had a delightful dinner experience last TH eve. The appetizers were both delicious. The halibut sahsimi (crudet?) with infused olive oil and soft avacado was out of this universe!. We split three pasta dishes (family style) which was plenty and those were also delicious, creative, and served at the proper temperatures (TADA) and even the sour dough bread and olive oil (where do you get that) was delicious. Presentations were magnificent (once again) as Sorella does as well as any upscale restaurant in The City! The tiramisu was split four ways and was excellent. The staff team was friendly, courteous, and knowledgable! All four of us were raving about the meal the next morning!
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Colleen
Dallas
60 reviews
5.0
60 reviews
Dined on 15 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server, Rochelle was excellent. The menu is interesting and a bit exotic and I we asked for several explanations. Rochelle was spot on with her descriptions of the items: Parmesan Bundino (highly recommend this dish as well as the Chestnut & Pumpkin Tortelli. The balsamic sage butter sauce was delicious.
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David
San Francisco
29 reviews
vip
4.0
29 reviews
Dined on 9 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Creative Italian pastas. The duck bolognese sauced gnocchi was a 5 quack delight. Waitstaff very professional and attentive without hovering. Interesting cocktail menu. A little noisy for a four party conversation but manageable for two.
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Bruce
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 9 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Classy! The name means sister in Italian. It is in fact Aquarello’s, the 2 Star San Francisco Northern Italian restaurant’s, more casual sister. The mostly amaro based cocktails are well balanced and the food is well crafted. The service is professional and friendly. This is a regular stop for us.
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Sorella is rated 4.8 stars by 737 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

24 Nov 2024

22:00

Booked 18 times today

1760 Polk Street, San Francisco, CA 94109

Dining areas

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Cross Street
Washington Street
Area
Russian Hill
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Should you have trouble finding parking, there is the Old First Parking Garage (1725 Sacramento Street, between Polk St. and Van Ness) located approximately two blocks from the restaurant.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar Dining

Website
http://www.sorellasf.com/
Phone number
(415) 359-1212

Sorella

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What 737 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

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