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Morella, San Francisco, CA

Morella

3.8
3.8
32 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 24 times today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
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.

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
    (628) 286-9698
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Jesus Dominguez
  • Neighbourhood
    Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio
  • Cross Street
    Chestnut and Fillmore St.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    30, 22, 29 Muni buses
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Wine

What 32 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.8
3.8 based on recent ratings
  • 3.7Food
  • 3.8Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 3.5Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Morella offers a vibrant dining experience with a unique blend of Italian and Argentine cuisines in a beautiful setting. Guests rave about the "melt in your mouth" short rib, "amazing" gnocchi, and the "perfectly cooked" lamb chops. The restaurant's decor is eye-catching, and the cocktails are crafted to complement the diverse flavors.

32 Reviews
  1. Natasha

    VIP

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food, ambience was mid. Took awhile to be served after being seated but waiter was very apologetic and took good care of us. Experience was fine but not noteworthy or enough to entice me to go again.

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  2. Nancy

    VIP

    San Francisco

    97 reviews

    3.0

    97 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Very positive vibe. Welcoming. Seem to be working hard to make everything g work. Very good steak. Very good lamb ragu. All in all. Very pleasant experience

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  3. Maarja

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had really lovely date night with my boyfriend there. I was a bit bothered that I had tried to book a table a week prior and open table shows ONLY 5:15 and 8:45 like everything else is booked. Honestly I was disappointed how quiet it was there until we left - since we did make a 5:15 reservation and got there at 5:30. It started to pick up about 6:45 but the place was empty u til then. I don’t know why booking for 6 or 6:30 wasn’t an option- the place was empty and it’s huge. But the food was amazing, great portions (not too much, not too little) lovely service and great value.

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  4. Dan

    San Francisco

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    We placed our order and waited an hour and not even an appetizer had arrived. Everyone around us who arrived after us was eating their meals. People sitting next to us shared their apps because we were starving. I will say, the baked oysters they shared were quite good. During this time, our server stopped and asked how everything was while we were eating the food of people next to us. We informed her that we have received nothing and the food was from the table next to us. We finally received our food 75 minutes after ordering it. One of the pasta dishes had been sitting under a heat lamp so long the sauce had settled and become lumpy. We did not eat it after 1 bite. The whole experience took almost 2.5 hours for 2 people to eat on a Tuesday night. This was a special occasion and the only thing that made it special were the people sitting next to us who shared their food and chatted as we waited. Service was terrible and the restaurant completely failed. The restaurant decided to comp an $8 beer for our troubles, which was ridiculous. We ended up paying $175 for this experience. It is unlikely we will ever return after that and will not be recommending the restaurant to anyone. In fact, my recommendation is to go anywhere else. There are plenty of great options with great service surrounding this restaurant.

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  5. Nancy

    San Francisco

    66 reviews

    5.0

    66 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service are exceptional. Started with oysters, which were very fresh and the taste reflected that, and the dirty martini dip, also very good. For our mains we had scallops, crab ravioli and the lamb burger. The scallops were perfectly cooked, the crab ravioli was delicious and the crab was generous. The lamb burger was cooked too much and was a bit dry but that was our fault for not giving a temp when ordering. It was tasty, though. Our server, Nina, was adorable, friendly and efficient.

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  6. Allyson

    Hawaii

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband took me to Morella for my birthday, and not only was it such a beautiful/picturesque restaurant, the service was so friendly, and the food was divine! We started with cocktails (I loved the Morella signature cocktail, and the funky flamingo). We ordered arancini, oysters, and the midnight pasta. YUM! Finished off with pistachio ice cream for dessert. I cannot wait to go back!

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  7. Elmira

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing location, staff were friendly and attentive Food was cooked to perfection Love the lamb chops a must ! Gnocchi amazing !!!

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  8. Ale

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was amazing: Food, ambience; service…. Highly recommend. Coming back for sure !!!!!!!

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  9. Brooke

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant looks amazing and I was pleasantly surprised with the food. Menu didn't seem extensive but everything looked great. I was disappointed that they didn't have any mocktail options for how extensive their cocktail list was. Service was odd, but not bad.

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  10. James

    VIP

    New York City

    50 reviews

    5.0

    50 reviews

    Dined on January 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a drink at the bar which was good service, drink menu and ambiance for the start of our dinner. We were seated at the time of our reservation and had knowledgeable service about the menu. The food was fantastic for all of our party of 4; including Midnight and Lamb Bolegnese pastas, Chicken Milanesa and Steak Picanha. Really good food.

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FAQs

Morella is rated 3.8 stars by 32 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 24 times today
Google Map for Morella

2001 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA 94123-2701

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Chestnut and Fillmore St.
  • Neighbourhood
    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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Wine
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