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    Morella

    3.9 (253 reviews)
    Closed 4:30 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Casual
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    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Christine K.

    Came here on a Sunday night for dinner after hearing such great things about this place and walking by it a ton. I had tried to come a few times before as a walk in but the wait was always 2+ hours. I was able to grab a same day res on a Sunday evening for 7pm. The inside is low lit, well decorated, clean, and very aesthetic. I was obsessed with all of the chandeliers. Tables are well spread apart as well, there was a large party by us but the noise levels weren't bad at all. The food! I decided to go with the steak and my friend got a pasta dish. The steak was good but not my favorite. The cut was a bit fatty and the sauce could have been a bit more savory. For apps we got fries, the martini dip, and calamari. All three were delicious and the martini dip was my favorite, only thing I wish is that they had added more dipping items. The proportions didn't match well so we ended up with a lot of dip left over. Overall this is a great place for any occasion. I definitely plan on coming back to try more menu items!

    Kim D.

    This restaurant has a sophisticated interior Hostess and wait staff were very professional and attentive even offered some suggestions from their favorites on the menu..We were greeted with whiskey shots for the entire table. The food was delicious. For appetizers we chose the Arancini and Argentine empanada I had the Caprese salad and Lamb bolognese, My dining partners had crab ravioli, Beet salad, the short rib topped off with a perfect cocktails Give Me A Melon Reason, Funky Flamingo & Life's A Beach for dessert we shared the chocolate Gelato and Affogato both were delicious. We had a wonderful time. I definitely will be back for date night.

    Octopus
    Stephanie Q.

    The ambiance inside Morella is a 10/10, however the food imo was just okay. Got the Picanha steak and was really excited to try it but unfortunately didn't like it, it was chewy and had a strange after-taste. I'm not sure what it's supposed to taste like tbh and regret not getting my fav cut (rib eye). It came with potatoes, sautéd mushrooms and chimichurri which saved the dish. Our group ordered a few things to share: calamari, beef empanadas, truffle fries and octopus. Overall, they were average but nothing special. On a bright note, the cocktail I ordered "life's a beach" was absolutely delicious. Service was wonderful though, our waiter was so friendly so I would actually come back here and try something else (prob the midnight pasta or ribeye and would get the calamari and truffle fries again).

    Breakfast Burrito w/ no Chorizo
    Eddie Y.

    Morella's ambiance is top tier, great place to enjoy brunch. We arrived a few minutes late to our reservation and they were very accommodating. The Irish coffees were stiff as they should be! The breakfast burrito was filling and they do not skimp on the avocado w/ the avocado tostadas. If you have a large group this place can accommodate your party.

    Midnight
    Long D.

    Ambiance Deco Service hosts and hostesses are top notch. Complimentary bubble in the house at beginning is so nice. We tried calamari, carbonara, midnight, Dungeness crab , and scallops, refreshing Negroni and cherry blossom cocktails to compliment the meal. Food came slow but conversation made up for that. We are so comfortable so not to rush the dining out experience anyway. As expected pastas are not out of this world. Calamari is average. Scallops is excellent. Cocktails are nice. All in one, recommended.

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    Jenna R.

    Such a thoughtfully decorated restaurant. this is the cutest restaurant I've been to in a while. We were a group of six celebrating a friend's birthday. Service can be improved but all the staff we interacted with were very friendly and had a lot of recommendations. Now the nitty gritty: the food. We ordered the bone marrow to start (YES), and the calamari (not bad). For entree I got the DUNGENESS CRAB SORRENTINOS: Three-cheese ravioli, green peas, potatoes, carrots, Dungeness crab, crab bisque sauce. I ate the whole thing up so yes it was good. We did not order dessert because we had a birthday cake for the birthday girl. I would come back for the crab ravioli!

    midnight pasta
    Mia D.

    i've been here a couple times now. the service and ambiance is five stars. the food is probably like 3.5-4 stars (on a good day). they give you complimentary champagne which is nice. their bar drinks are also tasty! the food is good portions but isn't the best italian you can get in the city (granted.. it's in the marina district so culture might as well be out the door anyways). my friend got the spaghetti and meatballs and the meatballs were hard.. the midnight pasta is good, aside from the fact that they use a whole bottle of garlic seasoning per serving so you might think you're eating a seafood boil. jokes aside, the food is just alright but everything else about this place is right on. i would come back here for a cheeky little hangout.

    Cameron B.

    I'd been in this space before as a different restaurant, they added so much more flare and vibe to the inside, so that alone makes this a great spot to bring the gang. Another great thing was the giant booth we were seated at. We had a group of 8 and the table was designed so perfectly that we could all see, hear and interact with each other! They were short staffed that day so we leaned into catching up and let the dishes and drinks fall as they may. The stand-out hits were the croquettes filled with shrimp and cheese that were perfectly crispy on the outside, but pillowy and delicious on the inside. The other hit was the ragu pasta (this place is an Italian-forward restaurant). It was so savory and meaty and the pasta was perfectly al dente. I'll also point out their brunch cocktail game was on-point. Takes on spritzes, negronis and tropical cocktails were kept light, not overly sweet and presented beautifully. The wallpaper in the bathrooms also gets a special shout out. Put on something cute, get the peeps out the house on a Sunday and settle in.

    Lamb chop
    Apollonia J.

    Food, ambiance, friendly staff, and reasonable prices makes this place a special destination for a great solo date or event with friends and family. Don't believe the bad yelp reviews about the food being bad. I ordered the lamb chops, broccolini, garlic bread and mashed potatoes. Food was delicious. Mashed potatoes tasted a little like instant potatoes, but the flavor was definitely in the food and everyone who worked in the restaurant was very welcoming! Please go! You'll love it as much as I did!

    Nikita K.

    I loved that Morella is so pretty inside and the colors and theme are so cute. We sat at a table but the bar looked cute too. I got noodles, garlic bread, and broccolini and all of them were so good. The portion size for the noodles was perfect and it was a white cream sauce. The garlic bread was crispy and went well with the pasta sauce too. The drink I got was delicious as well, and it looked aesthetic too. Service was great as well. I would definitely come back here!

    Porchetta sliders
    Pam M.

    We visited yesterday around 8PM to check out their holiday cocktail menu & have some snacks. It was quite full as they were celebrating their one year anniversary (Congratulations Morella!) & although all dining tables were taken, we snagged 2 seats at the bar. I prefer sitting at the bar because you can chat with the staff & people watch. We shared the crab arancini which had a good amount of crab in the rice balls & sauce had a crab flavor (I'm guessing that they use the crab shells to create a sauce) & the arancini were nice & crispy too. I had the chicken Milanese which was perfect, crispy on the outside but tender on the inside. My friend had lamb chops that were pretty good (I had a little bite). We had arroz con leche for dessert which arrived warm as though it was freshly made. It wasn't too sweet & was a perfect light ending to our meal. For cocktails, I started with No Way Jose which was refreshing & tropical. I had the John McClane spritz holiday cocktail after dinner which was pretty good. Service is always friendly & helpful.

    Midnight pasta
    Courtney W.

    Visited Morella in San Francisco and was impressed. The place is super cutesy and aesthetic. I ordered the Midnight Pasta, and WOW.. loved the flavors. Rich, comforting, and flavorful without being heavy.. I was skeptical around beef and cream/cheese but it worked! Service was quick and friendly, which made the experience even better. Morella nails both the ambiance and the flavors. Definitely a spot I'd return to and recommend for a cute night out or a cozy dinner.

    Midnight pasta & Argentine steak
    Karlee J.

    Second time back and loved it even more than the first!! The smash burger offered on their happy hour menu was soooo good! Everything we ordered was amazing. Shout out to our server that was soooo sweet. I should got his name! He gave my daughter some ice cream since she was so well behaved. It was really kind!! Perfect spot for large group! Christmas decor is stunning

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