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Sorella, San Francisco, CA
Award-winning

Sorella

4.6
4.6
748 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
10:00 p.m.
Booked 18 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
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
  • 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
  • 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

Experiences

  • Celebrate New Years Eve at Sorella

    US$81.47 per person

    Prepaid

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    In celebration of New Year's Eve, Sorella will be offering a luxurious multi-course dinner for $150. When booking your reservation, you will be charged a deposit of $75 (+tax) per person. This reservation fee will be applied to the final bill upon completion of your meal. For a full refund of your reservation fee, we require a minimum of 72 hours advance notice for cancellations or adjustments to your reservation.

Menu

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What 748 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sorella in San Francisco offers a delightful blend of modern Italian cuisine with a creative touch. Guests rave about the "exceptional wine selection," "amazing service," and "creative, delicious pastas." The inviting atmosphere and friendly staff make it a must-visit. Signature cocktails and standout dishes like the Parmesan Budino and Timballo further elevate the dining experience.

748 Reviews

  1. Tracy

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We loved our experience here! The staff was friendly, the food was VERY good and the price was fair- we left very happy!

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  2. Monica

    VIP

    Austin

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The food here was great however service was pretty mid. Could tell our waiter was ready to get out…he didn’t really explain dishes when we asked for what his favorites were. Hostess was really sweet so kudos to her. The vibe and setup is nice, but was super disappointed by our waiter.

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  3. eliza

    VIP

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    1.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Honestly very disappointed - very expensive and not tasty. Every dish was boring or just bad, service was very weird. Did not enjoy.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The food as always was wonderful and the host was warm and friendly. Service was off compared to our many previous visits. Had to flag people down to get a wine refill, get salt, etc and check backs as food arrived were minimal. Warm appetizer arrest the same time as a cold salad—wish the server ha suggested timing those differently. Noise at first was awful. Music was so loud we could have a conversation sitting next to each other; host graciously adjusted it when we asked and then it was much better and much more cozy and comfortable. Restaurants, please: we dine out as much to enjoy one another’s company as your food and atmosphere. One should enrich the experience of the other. Finally, please consider candles or small table lights, not just to ease ordering but to give a softer feel to the whole room. The cool dim distant lighting in Sorella does the beautiful space and wonderful food a disservice.

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  5. Natalie

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sorella was lovely. The kitchen was open and visible, which I love. The servers were so very friendly, attentive and informative. Menu was creative and everything was SUPER YUMMY. Beautiful cocktails (very small portions for cocktails but not a huge negative for me). I went with 2 others and they were also both very happy with their meals and cocktails. I recommend and would go again.

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  6. James

    San Francisco

    23 reviews

    2.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was glacial. We arrived on time and were seated promptly. After 20 minutes of being ignored I stopped the hostess and asked her to send us our server. Another 5 minutes passed. The server then arrived and glumly took our order. Ten more minutes passed before our cocktails arrived. Food was quite uneven. Asked for olive oil with the bread, we got butter. Asked again for olive oil. Ten minutes later the olive oil arrived. Meatballs were cool, hard and flavorless. General manager then appeared at our table to offer an empty apology for the delays…

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  7. Jim

    VIP

    San Francisco

    66 reviews

    5.0

    66 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    On a repeat visit, Sorella continues to please us. From the Kay, the hostess, to the waitstaff, to the chef, they all made us feel welcomed. All the food was artfully prepared and delicious. The cocktails were expertly prepared and creative. If you want to give it a try, you won’t be disappointed!

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  8. Zach

    VIP

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Sorry but this was a complete mess. Several of the pastas were overcooked, and the desserts were not enjoyed by any. Charging premium prices for Cal-Italian that needs a lot of work.

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  9. Shannon

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was amazing! The server and busser looked absolutely miserable.

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  10. David

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great and wait staff super friendly and helpful. It great to have them in the ‘hood’…!

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FAQs

Sorella is rated 4.6 stars by 748 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
10:00 p.m.
Booked 18 times today
Experiences are available.
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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