Had dinner at Sorella tonight The food was terrific, ambience was great and the service was excellent This would have been a 5 star review but the drink prices are out of line. $15 for a glass of house wine that is about half what you get at similar type places. I'll go back for sure but will drink Diet Coke. Felt like I got cheated on the wine read more

Having been here multiple times over the last few years, this place has become a favorite. Great quality food, unique flavors, and consistently friendly service. This is a reliable special occasion dinner destination, but also great for an easy online takeout order when I don't have the time. Thanks Sorella. read more

Pleasant surroundings and ambiance is this old brick building. Seated promptly. All five guests had different cocktails. They all tasty and reasonably priced. I had lamb osso bucco which was exquisite. Flavorful with the lamb falling off the bone. Two guest had the zetti pasta and both finished their generous portions. Two guest had vodka pasta and both raved. We sampled three desserts-the cannoli was the best I ever had, even compared to dishes in Italy. Prices were very good for the Bayview neighborhood. We will return! read more

Grabbed an outdoor seat upon the recommendation of a barkeep in South Milwaukee. Lovely experience, great food, and the tiramisu is next level fantastic. The Anodyne coffee went perfectly with it. Such a fantastic and romantic evening. And the most impressive thing all night was the front of house lead. He gently but emphatically let the table next to us (who had finished their dinner before we were even seated and were still there when we ordered dessert) that others were waiting for their space. If you have gotten this far, please note that tables at restaurants like these function on a 90-minute timeline. Dawdling past your time means reduced revenue and experience for everyone who comes after you. Oh yes I *did* say that. read more

Stopped by on a cold winter's eve to warm up with some cocktails and pizza! We stopped by around 7pm on a Sunday to find the dining room full and only open to those with reservations. Not to worry! They have a large bar that had plenty of seating where my dining companion and I enjoyed a comfortable evening. We started things off with cocktails. I enjoyed their paper plane cocktail (amaro, aperol, bourbon, and lemon) while my dining companion opted for their take on a classic manhattan. Both cocktails were delish! I ordered their kale salad, which came with the unusual addition of celery and parmesan crisps. It was quite fresh and tasty. My dining companion and I shared an order of their crispy fried brussels sprouts (amazing) and their broccolini pizza (ricotta, fresh mozz, broccolini). The brussels were served with a sprinkling of balsamic soaked raisins, which were a delicious addition to perfectly crispy and delicious sprouts. The pizza crust was just the right texture (crispy on the outside, soft on the inside) and the toppings were unique and lovely. The bartender was friendly and attentive! Get to it! read more

Sorella - Paper plane + #310 - Italian Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

It was too cold outside- heaters don't all work and they don't have the door closed. We waited for 23 minutes for drinks- slow, aloof service- heater ran out- we let the nearest staff member know it ran out. Which turned out to be the owner. And sadly had to make a second request as he came out with the next tables wine instead of a new propane tank. Food was great - but the tent was too cold and service didn't make up for the cold tent. read more

The food here was pretty good but I personally dislike the whole tomatoes in the spaghetti but that's probably just me. and the service was ok not great but not bad. But the atmosphere was great and very cute over all would return read more

Sorella - Whole tomatoes on the side but pretty good spaghetti - Italian Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Great spot for date night! We made a reservation and were seated right away. Our server was very nice and checked in frequently. Food came out faster than expected. The chicken piccata meatballs were delicious. The portion sizes for our main dishes were very generous, so we had left overs. Both dishes were great! The espresso martini was a little creamy, which was amazing. We were too full for dessert but definitely want to try something next time! read more

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Made dinner reservations Wednesday night. We got two appetizers, the Arancini Mortadella and Fritti de Mare. Both were just okay. For my main dish I got the Gnocchi Genovese which was very tasty and I really enjoyed the short rib and onion ragu. I tried the Cavatelli with Monday Sauce and I didn't really like the sauce; it was very thick and the flavor reminded me of pizza sauce. Otherwise, I had a good experience dining here. read more

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Came here with my girlfriend for a pre-Valentines Day dinner. Entered being worried we wouldn't get a spot despite a reservation bc the Open Table reservations made it seem like it was slammed. Got there at 5:45 for the place to easily accommodate 2 plus many more. Started off with the Crispy Brussel Sprouts. Can't believe how much you get for such a fancy, elegant restaurant. They were delicious & hearty. I got the Squid Ink Risotto with Shrimp bc it was a special. It was something that seemed amazing since risotto is hard to find at restaurants. The taste was absolutely amazing. My girlfriend got the house special Pasta Verde (or something). It also tasted very good, not the largest portion size but she didn't finish it, got a carry out container. The ambience of the place also adds to the 5* food. Great interior decor. Prices are on the higher end for an entree but I went in knowing that & being perfectly acceptable paying a steep price for a great Valentine's Day dinner with A++ food. The pizzas looked great too & those are very reasonable priced. read more

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Underwhelming. I'd heard many good reviews about Sorella, so I was happy to visit the restaurant. The interior is very warm and welcoming. Unfortunately, I was not impressed by anything we ordered. We got a main and a pasta dish, and both lacked flavor other than salt or sugar, and the pasta was overcooked. Our server was very pleasant, but there are better Italian restaurants in town at this price point. read more

Sorella - Italian Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

no caesar salad except made with italian kale. host was a bit snotty. service was ok my food was not hot when served. no bread offered. overall disappointing for expensive entrees read more

Food: We had an incredible three course meal! Started with the snap peas, octopus, burrata and kale ceasar salad. And wow the combo was great, hands down recommend the kale ceasar salad and the burrata, which comes with a delicious bread. For main our table had the cavatelli pasta, rigatoni pasta, chicken parmesan and pepperoni pizza. The rigatoni blew us away, and the pizza had the perfect crunch in the crust. We ended our meal with the olive oil cake and the nutella calzone, and WOW we were talking about the calzone way after we finished it. Service: Fast & kind service! Great recs from our server. Ambiance: The outdoor patio was perfect for a summer evening. read more

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Honestly, I was a bit disappointed with my pasta the last time I came here. The noodles were a bit underdone, and the sauce was lacking in quantity and a bit of flavor. It was still tasty, but I've had many vodka pastas (one of my favorite dishes), and this one was underwhelming. That being said, I have been here one other time and had a really nice experience! So I'm definitely going to come back at some point and maybe try something new! read more

Sorella - Rigatoni alla vodka - Italian Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

The experience started off well with the reservation process. I do appreciate restaurants that have online bookings. The location is off a busy road, but we were able to find parking off one of the side streets. The restaurant is nice with a mix of modern and historic feel. I checked in, and we were seated right away. Our server was friendly and helpful. I was a little worried about the limited menu and not finding something I would like... I was proven wrong. For appetizers, we had sausage and mushroom pizza, the octopus, and the arancini. The mushroom pizza was good and something I would order again, but the crust could have been a little more crisp. The octopus was cooked well and not at all chewy. The arancini was OK. What was really good were their pastas, and I really liked the Porterhouse steak special. I usually have my steak medium rare, probably more towards the rare side, and it was cooked perfectly. While the portion was made for sharing and could be shared between two to three people, I did take it down myself. The Porterhouse special came with three sides, and out of those sides, I could choose between half order of their pasta dishes. The Rigatoni Alla Vodka and Cavatelli with 'Monday Sauce' are excellent. Another person at my table had the Veal Chop, which was cooked well, and the sauce was a perfect blend of having flavor but not overpowering. The Duroc Pork Chop was also cooked well but would be a bottom on the list compared to the other dishes. The Summer Gnocchi was also good. The gnocchi was not as dense as others I have had. If you prefer more dense gnocchi. Pretty much everything we had was made well with quality ingredients. It was a nice atmosphere and great food. Highly recommend it and someplace I would go to again. It is a pricey place, so one that could be reserved for a special night out. read more

Attention to all minority demographics, racism is alive and well at this restaurant. Me and my old high school friend came here for Valentine's Day since we haven't seen each other for a few years. My friend was recommended this place called Sorella by her coworker. When we stepped inside, most heads were turned as if they saw a ghost. We were both in casual wear (not relaxed casual) w/ soft glam so we didn't think nothing of our appearance. Not sure if they have a dress code. We were greeted by host (Jill). We didn't have a reservation so we were ok waiting, she also recommended bar seating. So that's what we waited for. After 10 minutes and her checking on the couple twice at the bar to see if they were leaving we decided to use the bathroom. We went together cause that's what women do, for safety and security. It's universal. After 3 min went by, staff or customer knocked asked if we were ok. We said we're fine, just checking our appearance and touching up ourselves (that was weird) another 3 min went by, they knocked again. At that point we were annoyed there was another restroom across from us unused. When we both went back up front, then Jill decided to give our bar seating away, and stated that us using the bathroom together was "inappropriate" and we should probably find another restaurant elsewhere just not there. *Note: there were also four unused tables but they wanted us to wait. I had no reason to bring it up thinking they were likely reserved. We are both Christian (God-fearing) women and hate drawing attention to ourselves. We asked Jill why was she turning us away suddenly, and she could not provide an answer, just recommend other restaurants in the area. Oh and she claimed she was the owner just to call and find out she's not. Because owners usually don't host but I don't know their situation. I wish I would've recorded the interaction but we were so frustrated we just got up and left. We were definitely racially profiled, and them giving our seating away definitely was racially motivated to get us to leave. Crazy times we live in. Shocked and disappointed. read more

Wow. My first dining experience in Milwaukee is off and running. Extremely friendly and accommodating staff. The atmosphere is perfect. Started with the Kale Caesar...one of my favorite twists on a traditional Caesar's. It was perfect. Next was the . I ordered the sausage and mushroom and added pepperoni. A must try! read more

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We had such a nice time here as a large group of eight. We made a reservation for Sunday evening and we're sat immediately upon our (early!) arrival. It was very loud inside fyi but still able to hear our table. Every employee was very nice and our server was knowledgeable and attentive . The wine menu is a nice size with a nice variety. The cocktail menu has common items but also jazzy unique cocktails. They food menu has an abundance of gluten free and vegan items too! I didn't get pictures of all the food but we had three appetizers which was plenty for the table. They were roasted broccoli, green beans, and artichoke cacio e pepe. All of them were delicious but the broccoli was a fave as well as the cherry pepper tahini with the green beans. I'd put that on so many things! To eat we had the fra diavolo pizza, pepperoni and sausage pizza, cavatelli with Monday sauce, spaghetti, chicken cacciatore, baked mussels, and pizzeria chopped salad. Everyone enjoyed their food but some good and bad mixed in: the baked mussels were quite bready, the chicken cacciatore was a little bland, the cavatelli would've been delicious had it been served warmer than room temp and the fra diavolo pizza was super floppy from all the sauce and needed a bit more cheese. Still overall a very tasty meal at a place I'd recommend for groups and couples alike! read more

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Food was good, but gluten free noodles fell apart on the first fork touch, which isn't a big deal if you're used to it, just something to think about. Menu had a lot of options, and drink menu was pretty big too. Service wasn't bad, not too in your face and not too neglectful. I appreciated the ambience as well. read more

One of my favorite places to go in the bayview area! It's right off the Main Street and has a nice outdoor patio as well as a lot of room inside. The wait staff is very friendly and the service is relatively fast. They have a lot of wine and beer options. A go to for me is the peroni on tap. They also have homemade limoncello (yum!) I have been here multiple times and have always loved what I have gotten. There pizza is fantastic! It is wood fired so it is pretty light but packs a lot of flavor. I've also heard good things about all their pasta dishes (have no tried myself). I would recommend trying their chicken picante meatballs. Absolutely fantastic! Overall great place for a date night or special occasion as I would say their price rages from $20-40 read more

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I love Sorella! The great thing about this restaurant is it is perfect for pretty much any occasion. A classy, date night worthy spot, but still has a casual vibe. The Food is delicious, my favorites are the chicken picatta meatballs and the fusilli with Monday sauce. They have a beautiful bar area, and a variety of different size tables for different party sizes. If you're looking for a cute date night, a meet-the-parents-dinner, or a birthday dinner, this is your spot! read more

Hands down my favorite authentic Italian restaurant in the MKE area. Coming from an Italian family I'm very picky when it comes to spaghetti sauce and Italian food, but Sorella passes the test for me! This was our second time here and I've recommended Sorella to friends and family and they all leave impressed as well! Both times I ordered their Cavatelli with 'Monday Sauce' Broken Meatball, Sausage & Pork Ragu, Ricotta because it's just like the sauce my family makes and or you'd find in my hometown of Iron Mountain, MI and I've yet to find anything comparable in Green Bay or Milwaukee, other than here! We also ordered their homemade bread for an appetizer which I highly recommend and of course, dessert being a cannoli! Large drink menu as well. Reasonable prices for authentic Italian food! HIGHLY recommend! read more

Sorella - Cavatelli with 'Monday Sauce' Broken Meatball, Sausage & Pork Ragu, Ricotta - Italian Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Went here on a date. It's a modern decors in a old building, the Kinn building. Walking in it's a high ceiling and lots of close together tables. Then there's an adjoining room with the bar and more tables. Reservations are a must. Probably not the best place for a large group. Pasta is great. Worth the $2 extra from a lesser Italian place. The special was "an easy recipe" no easy recipe- or complicated tasted like that. read more

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Best Napoli style pizza we've had in MKE. The crust was so so good. Outdoor seating nice, but the gravel makes the chairs sit a bit funny. Service is excellent. Our new go to read more

Wow! This place is a hidden gem, the food is phenomenal. The burrata and prosciutto as an appetizer is delicious, the chicken cacciatore was very tasty, but the best overall was the pork chop. The polenta was mediocre, but there are other options for the sides. Everything from ambiance, food, drinks to service was awesome! read more

I usually reserve five star reviews for the best in category and the best Italian restaurant in Milwaukee is Tenuta's for both the food quality and consistently good service. And yet, the food here is excellent and the service was exemplary. And the waiter said "Kill Caesar!" when he brought the salad. Well maybe it was "kale Caesar," but that wouldn't be Shakespeare so I think it was the former. They have some very good wood fire pizza, with set combinations of ingredients so I hesitated to ask for an additional topping. I asked the waitress to go ask the chef what he thought about adding anchovies to the ramp pizza special and he approved so that's what I got and it was quite a good experience. The waitress was young but good in an old fashioned way, she paid attention, didn't rush, didn't interrupt, was very prompt and competent. It's a very nice space, very attractive and they have actual hat racks right near the door so I didn't forget my hat. Yes, I'm so old, I take off my hat to eat indoors. The Chief of Staff got a delicious artichoke gnocchi, which I know how to write but really don't know how to pronounce. Kill Caesar! read more

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We came out to Sorella for dinner before heading out for the evening. Their outdoor patio was gorgeous and unlike most patios, the chairs were super comfortable! The service was good but we all felt like the server was dismissive once we stated that we wouldn't be drinking there, but she was still kind. My sister and I split the vodka pasta and broccolini pizza and both were delicious! The vodka pasta has spicy breadcrumbs on top that make the dish! Would absolutely recommend to anyone. read more

Sorella - Interior Door - Italian Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Loved everything about this experience! Came with a friend at 5pm when they opened. Loved the space - so pretty and open! Started with a cocktail and some appetizers. Make sure to get the artichokes; they are amazing. I loved the pasta I ordered and the dirty martini. Finished with flourless chocolate cake. I was so full and the price didn't break the bank. Our server was kind and attentive. I will definitely return. Great spot to have in Bay View! read more

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Loved Sorella!! My friends and I all split the Brussels sprouts, arancini, short rib ziti pasta, and the mushroom pizza. Personally, my favorite was the mushroom pizza, I loved the flavor and the crust was perfect. We ended the meal each getting a cannoli. I am not typically a huge fan but wow this was good! Super impressed with the quality of food and the ambiance at the restaurant is great. read more

Sorella - Italian Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

We visited Sorella for a weeknight dinner in August. The experience was excellent, with good service and delicious food. It was easy to make a reservation on their website for a table on the patio for our group of four. The servers were masked and the tables well-spaced, which we appreciated. Our group started with the blistered shishito peppers, which was a nice appetizer. It's always fun to see them on a menu. For mains, we had: Pepperoni Pizza - my favorite thing we tried. The wood-fired crust was delicious and the hot honey was so unique! Definitely would get this again, and would highly recommend. Mushroom Pizza - delicious crust, food sauce, overall really nice. Would have liked to see the whole pizza covered in a layer of arugula, I'm a fan! Eggplant Parmigiana - I didn't try this one but it looked delicious and our friend liked it. Especially the burrata! Shrimp Scampi - I didn't try this one either but our friend enjoyed it. I will say the portion vs. price seemed a little off. Housemade Cannoli - I never order dessert but heard these were delicious. So good! Definitely order one. (They're a nice size, we shared one between two people.) The limoncello was also really nice and a good way to cap off dinner. Sorella is a great addition to Bay View's restaurants, and I look forward to going back! (I'll be dreaming of that pepperoni pizza in the meantime.) read more

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We recently moved to the area and have been here a couple times when we had guests from out of town. Everyone was impressed with the vibe and food. The waitress was very patient and had great recommendations. My favorite was the pork entree and the green bean shishito dish. The pork was so tender and delicious, we definitely want to go back. read more

Sorella - Salads and appetizers - Italian Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Not only did the yellow building caught my attention, glad the food was tasty. The bday guy & I shared the cheesy chicken meatballs & shrimp-scampi antipasti... & the huge Nutella calzone! Everything was yummy & filling. Grazie read more

My daughter and had a delicious dinner in the outdoor tented area and absolutely loved the food, service and ambiance. When our extended family came to town, Sorella elegantly served our party of nine in their restaurant. The outstanding food, service and ambiance was enjoyed by everyone - even the pickiest eaters! I highly recommend Sorella to everyone who wants delicious fresh pastas, pizzas, salads and appetizers all accompanied by a superb wine list and large offering of other drinks. read more

The flavors and execution exceeded my expectations. I would definitely recommend. We ordered the oricchetti with lamb sausage, and the mushrooms pizza. I figured the pizza would be 8" personal size, maybe 4 little slices. It was almost double that size, and well worth the $14 price point. And the flavors of the mushrooms, smokey cheese, arugula, and wonderful charred and chewy crust are unparalleled. The oricchetti was no slouch either. The lamb sausage had a lovely darkness to it, counterbalanced with parmesean, and a light touch of red pepper flake and citrus. I'm looking forward to trying the rest of the menu. read more

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Family dinner at Sorella! It was all of our first time eating here! We reserved a table for 6:30 and were seated right away on the patio as requested. The fire was nice and toasty on a cooler evening. The service was friendly with frequent check ins and the food came out surprisingly very quickly which was nice and hot! Now lets talk about the food! YUM. We enjoy sharing plates so I got to try a little bit of everything. The appetizers were delicious and i'd come back for them again. My pasta (rigatoni) was so good, the bread crumbs added crunch and flavor, clean plate club. Everything was delicious all around. Food 5/5 for my taste buds, however pasta seemed a little pricey. I got the cocktail called Hotel Cristina it was refreshing! And for dessert we got the Nutella Calzone which was also mouth watering, loved the bread! read more

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Fastest service ever. Food came before our drinks. Drinks were well made and very good. Pizza omg in my opinion outstanding. Make sure to make a reservation if planning on going. We will be back. read more

We decided to do date night at Sorella and it was perfect! Madi took excellent care of us! She recommended the pizza and it was phenomenal! Truly, all the ingredients have that home made feel, which makes the entire experience all the more special. Definitely get the chicken meatballs to set the tone; these are a home run! The Negroni was so good that my partner, who rarely drinks cocktails, said it was so good that he gave mine a few additional sips. The cannoli is the best my partner said he ever had in his life And I can see why: home made pastry and cream. Delightful! read more

Sorella - Margherita pizza with pepperoni - wood oven grilled goodness! - Italian Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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A fantastic spot with delicious food, amazing staff, and a classic yet laid back atmosphere. I came to Sorella on a Thursday night with a group of 10. We had a 7pm reservation. With a group reservation we were required to spend $40 each on food & drinks. To start we tried the broccoli salad, mussels, rice balls, and brussel sprouts. The broccoli salad and mussels were surprisingly my favorites! The broccoli salad was served warm with a delicious dressing that surprised everyone at the table. The mussels were baked to perfection and were stunning. As for drinks there was a menu with their classic cocktails as well as seasonal/rotational cocktails. They all looked wonderful! We all tried a cocktail or two which everyone enjoyed. As for the main course we had orders of the get the chicken parmigiana, sea bass, pizza, spaghetti, and baked chicken. Some of the sides included the creamy polenta, salad, spaghetti, and crispy potatoes. The baked chicken was spectacular with crispy skin yet not over cooked. The sauce really made the dish. It had so many flavors with a little bit of a kick. The polenta was a bit creamier than I am used to but it was still delicious nonetheless. When the crispy potatoes came out I was surprised to see that they resembled thick cut chips instead of the roasted potatoes I was envisioning. I wish I took a photo for you all. Regardless those who had the crispy potatoes enjoyed them. To end the meal we all had some dessert. We ordered some cannolis and cheesecake. The cheesecake was a favorite around the table. As someone who isn't a fan of cheesecake in general I opted for the cannoli and was pleasantly surprised to see the filling stuffed with chocolate and cherries. This cannoli has to be the best cannoli I've ever had! The flavor combination was unforgettable. The filling to shell ratio was perfect and the shell itself was crispy through and through. Overall, Sorella is a fanatic place for any special occasion, date night, or just a nice dinner. I didn't hear a single bad thing from anyone the whole night. Everyone was raving about the food, drinks, and atmosphere. Sorella is one of the best restaurants I've tried in Milwaukee. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND giving this place a try!!! I will be raving about my time here for a good while. I cannot wait to go back! read more

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We went here for pasta, but the pizza ended up being the best thing of the night! GREAT wood fire pizza. Highly recommend. The pasta was just alright. We wouldn't go back for the pasta. The inside of the restaurant was cute abs perfect for a date night. Outside they had a large tent with a fire going inside. It was really nice! Overall experience: 8.3/10 Food: 7.2/10 Would we return? Definitely! read more

Sorella - Italian Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

If you're looking for drive though dining- is pretty good. Food is great. Ambiance great. What's not great: being told you need to leave your table after an hour and a half with good friends bc they need to flip it out for the next group. Friend made reservations on Open table. We found out AFTER being asked to leave that , yes, they do have a parking meter on your table. You can only stay for 90 minutes ( less time for less people -beware). if you have four people. They will tell you to leave the restaurant after 90 minutes (1 hour if you only have two people). Stupidly we assumed we could visit when friend made reservations so we were all somewhat horrified when we were asked to leave after 90 minutes. Friend said that there was something written on open table about this -to be fair- but who in the world does this? Friday night dinner. Friends we haven't seen in months. Drinks. Food. All. 90 minutes - "YOU'RE OUTTA HERE!!" So off we went and took this place off the list forever. Can't do a place that kicks you out after 90 minutes. Btw- line had 2-3 groups/tables. They weren't lining people up around the block. Give them a cocktail and make everyone happy. Ironic bc their website says "Visit " in big bold view when you open it up. So- visit. But just for a limited time. If your plan on zipping on and out- sure. Go. If you want to visit -Avoid this place bc they will kick you when your meter is empty. Here is the language on open table Open Table: "Your table will be reserved for 1 hour 15 minutes for parties of up to 2; 1 hour 30 minutes for parties of up to 4; 2 hours for parties of up to 6; and 2 hours 30 minutes for parties of 7+." read more