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    Morella

    3.9 (244 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Casual
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    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    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).

    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.

    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.

    Bar area, so cute!

    First time, Valentine's Day, won't be the last! We sat at the bar and loved the ambiance, bartenders and the food! Everything was great! We will be back!

    Life a beach cocktail
    Rakia W.

    I ordered the ribeye steak with some mashed potatoes and broccolini ! Their garlic bread was off the chain the star of the show truly lol they also had beef empanadas that were great and I also tried their dirty martini dip. It was like Greek yogurt with gin and olives ( and I'm not even an olives type of girlyyyy) They had plantains and apples to dip with. Also the Caesar salad never disappoints! truly enjoyed the experience !

    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.

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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!

    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!

    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.

    Jessica A.

    I came here with a group of my girls on a Friday night. Place was packed and service was amazing! The interior is beautiful and totally a vibe. Lots of photos moments but honestly the food was 10/10 I don't recommend the bone marrow. Mid I highly recommend the lamb chops! Top tier and the fries were amazing lol. We ordered a spicy pasta, I forget the name but it was so good we had to order two! Will definitely be coming back for a dinner date.

    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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