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Sorella, San Francisco, CA
Award-winning

Sorella

4.8
4.8
737 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 20 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.

Dining areas

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
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Neighbourhood
    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, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • 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
  1. Cecilia

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 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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  2. Lisa

    Washington DC

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  3. Robin

    Sacramento

    119 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    119 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 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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  4. Dr

    Orange County

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 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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  5. Adam Hicham

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 15, 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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  6. AnnP

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 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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  7. Elaine

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 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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  8. Colleen

    Dallas

    60 reviews

    5.0

    60 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 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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  9. David

    San Francisco

    29 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 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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  10. Bruce

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 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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FAQs

Sorella is rated 4.8 stars by 737 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 20 times today
Google Map for Sorella

1760 Polk Street, San Francisco, CA 94109

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Cross Street
    Washington Street
  • Neighbourhood
    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, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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