The manager should really pick a lane here. They can't decide on what they really care about. The miscommunication that goes on with the staff side is ridiculous, and then when they make a mistake, they think they can fix it with a teeny tiny shot glass of lemon cello, the best thing about this place is the paint job on the walls. There's definitely nothing actually Italian about this restaurant, which sucks because we had such high expectations going into this place and even waited several months to be able to go on the day/time they are actually open. I wouldn't waste my hundreds of dollars on going here if I were you. There are better Italian restaurants in town, with less attitude, and for less price. read more

We did not have reservations. We sat at the bar. Hubby said one of the best steaks he had ever had. Caesar salad was lightly dressed and very fresh. Pasta was buttery and lightly flavored with truffles. Loved the atmosphere! read more

Wow!! Every single dish we tried was outstanding. The use of fresh herbs, spices, and zest really sets this restaurant apart. There is so much detail into presentation and flavor profiles. The ambiance is incredibly beautiful as well. Friendly staff, and the owner personally went up to each customer to ask about their experience. A 6 star experience, will definitely be returning soon!! read more

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The best Italian food we have ever had! Impeccable service and cozy but luxe atmosphere...a must try!

I came to eat here with my mom and we sat at the bar and enjoyed one of the best authentic Italian meals I've had in quite a long time. The service was also warm and the owner even came over to chat about the wine list and share some of her history with us. Bartenders were so sweet and helpful. Beautiful spot, impeccable decor and absolute down to earth authenticity. read more

Absolutely stellar meal! Meatballs, aperol spritz and burrata salad all on point. Great addition to the Spokan dining scene!

Great atmosphere, great crowd, superb menu. Sorella feel like a big city cafe. Excellent service, excellent cocktail program, put this place in your short list but make sure to think ahead and make a reservation. read more

It was sooooo good! Drinks, appetizers, main course, and desert were amazing! Service was also very good as well! Definitely going back!

A dark, moody and decorative ambience that we enjoyed. The food was excellent however service could have been a little bit better regarding drinks and a few other things. Will definitely come back! read more

I was very happy to find a place like this in Spokane. The food was great, we sat at the bar and the bartender was very attentive of water filled, giving recommendations, and engaging in tasteful conversation. The vibe was really relaxed and intimate. I'm a big fan. read more

Truly outstanding food, atmosphere and service. We tried the meatball appetizer, from which I expected to be able to take home leftovers but we ate it all. Next was the burrata salad with strawberries... divine. We then had on to the pasta allá vodka. O.M.G. Sooooo delicious, it took great willpower not to eat it all, but we had entrees coming. Hubby had the filet (delectable) and I had the osso bucco, which transported me back to Italy. So tender, so delicious. Such amazingly good food, and our server Nyah was absolutely charming. We've already made our next reservation. Can't wait! read more

I thought the food was excellent but the lasagna I ordered was just luke warm and and a very small portion. Bread was brought but not until asked for. There was one small slice for each of us and we were never asked if we would like more. The ambiance was exceptional but I paid for dinner, not ambiance. I don't know if I'll go back. read more

Chef Lauren Blumenthal has created quite a special destination. The pastas were perfection and everything was prepared beautifully on our first visit. The branzino was delicious and the porterhouse with the added bone marrow was such a treat although it is not a porterhouse but more of a deconstructed porterhouse with a delicious bone marrow treat. The desserts were amazing with a tiramisu that was honestly one of the best desserts I've ever had. Our second visit we had a little different experience. Our server was very distracted. We had to keep waving her down to order. The pastas and the main dishes were served all together which was a bummer. There were shards of bone in the Osso bucco (not the main Bone) and many small bones in the branzino. Everything still had amazing flavor but clearly the prep had some issue. The whipped ricotta appetizer was served with old stale bread which was sad because the cheese was delicious. All that being said, the food still tasted great and I still think it's right up there with one of our best restaurants. I'm looking forward to my next visit! read more

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Great meal and service. A really nice experience in Kendall Yards. A welcome addition. Not a quiet spot, though. Know that going in.

Beautiful place, delicious food and excellent service. The owner stopped by every table and said hello. Entire staff was friendly, helpful and efficient. Best Italian food I have ever had in Spokane. Had to wait a couple of weeks to get an open reservation but was well worth it. read more

My family and I wanted to try Sorella, we've heard a lot of hype about it but honestly nothing special at all. 1. The glasses were dirty and smelled like a dirty dish washer so every time you would go to take a drink of water or take a bite out of your food you almost gag because of the smell 2. Silverware were dirty and had gunk on them 3. The Waitress weren't very friendly. Overall the experience was poor because it wasn't sanitary. read more

I was so excited to dine here. We invited another couple. We arrive 8 min early. There was NO nearby parking. We walked 3 blocks, had to leave car next to some homeless vagrants. It was 98 degrees out, we were not allowed inside. Had to "wait for rest of party to be seated". Bartender was rude, unhappy, unfriendly to my husband and I. Perked right up with happy smiles when 2 barely dressed girls sat down. Our server Margaret was lovely. Meatballs were great! All pasta (carbonara & lemona(sp?)were sticky and lacked salt. No salt on table. My Lasagna was over salted and a mushy mess. Did not eat it. Brought whole thing home tossed it this morning. Cannolis were too thick and soft. Obviously, prefilled And left to set in fridge all day. Our tab was $250+ we tipped Margaret and the rude bartender $50. We will NOT return, nor recommend. We ARE not happy! read more

service was great, waitress was there the perfect amount of time and very helpful, enjoyed the food, the kitchen, drinks, everything from the moment we arrived, we were greeted warmly. we had reservations, which helps around dinnertime. read more

The ambiance is welcoming and enough Italian that reminds me of my hometown little Italy locations in Cleveland, pics, lighting, quaint, etc. The service was very pleasant and the the cocktails were on point, I don't remember the names but the bourbon house cocktail was a nice twist. The salads were fresh both Caesar and house. The limone and bolognese were excellent, good portion and the meat was more than I expected. Fresh pasta was soooo good, perfectly cocked. The bolognese sauce was such a unique and rich combo so hard to describe but put me in a good coma. The affogato is so classic. The owner stopped by with a shot of homemade limoncello, she was so down to earth and wanted to tell us stories, it was a great palette cleanser and a great story. This place is an experience and delivers on all the normals above and beyond, water filled, regular check ins, solid food portions and just a great experience. read more

I don't leave many reviews but when I do I try to be positive. However, this is hard. Our waitress was wonderful. She couldn't help that the kitchen staff didn't know what they were doing. there were a lot of people just standing around. Our daughter brought us a gift card and the three of us went there for dinner. Being military and living in Sicily for MANY years we were excited to actually find an "Italian" restaurant in Spokan. And my stepdaughter is half Sicilian where she lives and we just returned from. We ordered our antipasti (2 of them) and one of them was forgotten. We had to ask for it which we watched her enter it into the computer After we had to ask for it. Ok everyone makes a mistake but it was a weekday and they had just opened and we were one of the 1st tables. Just for the record, Sicily which is where the Arancini is from and they do not put a sauce it! Assuming it was a "real" Italian restaurant we ordered our dinner like we would in Italy because we know they believe that when you eat it's about enjoying your meal, eating and family NOT rushing like we do in the states. So we ordered the primi(1st dish)/secondi(second dish), and they all came out at the same time! Not to mention my daughter and I ordered the special for that night and they brought out something completely different. Turns out it was from the night before. Not to mention when the staff delivered the food to the table they just put the food on the table not even knowing where the food went. Then they tried to make it up to us by giving us a SHOT of Prosecco. We attempted to contact the manager just to inform them about this but did not hear back. We are not ones to complain, we usually just put up with things, pay our bill and move on but this time it was hard to do. SAD Overall the food was so-so but my husband and I can do much better. Needless to say when our Sicilian family comes to visit from Sicily we will not bring them here. SAD! The manager should "pick a lane" read more

Love this place! The food was fantastic and our server was very knowledgeable and attentive. I think the best part though was the atmosphere. They have really created such a fun and cozy ambiance. We will definitely be back. read more

We arrived a few minutes early for our reservation. There were no other guests ahead of us and plenty of empty tables and there were 3 staff persons standing at the desk. We were told to sit down and wait to be seated. Pretentious. The music was so loud we almost turned around and walked back out. The Caesar salad is not a true Caesar. It is lettuce with a very strong lemon vinaigrette with a minuscule dusting of parmesan--no garlic at all that I could taste. And where were the croutons?? Our waitress was away more than she was around - we had to clear our own salad dishes when the entrees arrived while the staff just stood and looked at us. The staff then just dropped our entrees on the table, grabbed our salad dishes, and walked off. Very unpleasant and didn't seem happy to be there. The entrees were not memorable. The meat in the Bolognese was tough. The appetizers and entrees were very salty. We skipped dessert. We were extremely disappointed after we had read all the 5 star reviews. We don't envision returning here. read more

This as the best dinner and service I have ever remember having, and I have traveled to many cities and restaurants in the USA. Everything was superb. Great addition to Spokane and anywhere for that matter. Would give it more stars if I could!!!!!! read more

Extremely rude owner/hostess. She actually called out a customer in front of us for some reason. The fact the food is good doesn't make up for the awful customer service. read more

Okay, so we couldn't get a reservation and drove to the restaurant around 4pm. A lovely hostess informed us to come back at 4:55pm to ensure we got a seat at the bar. So we get a seat at the bar , which is now full with everyone who didn't get a reservation. No biggie, bartender was very friendly, we ordered whipped ricotta and a Panzenella salad- tomatoes and croutons with a delicious dressing. Chicken Parm and Eggplant Parm was okay, the pasta was delicious, yet warm, not hot, best part of the meal. My problem is that while we were jammed like Sardines at the bar - they had 10 open tables. Very bizarre. Food was good not great. Visiting from N. Y I will try somewhere else. Staff was super friendly read more

We made a reservation one month in advance, that's how popular this restaurant is! And it lived up to our expectations. The food was excellent, pasta was fresh, the focaccia was the best i have ever had! The service, the ambience all top notch. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for an authentic delicious Italian meal! read more

I'm really not sure what to say other than...absolutely fabulous! From appetizers to dessert...food, service, and atmosphere were wonderful! Restaurant owner visited our table for a quick chat which was a treat! I was previously not understanding why they are constantly booked...now I know...one of the best Italian meals we have ever had! Thank You! read more

Sorella is a must visit spot. I have been over 5 times since it opened and everything on the menu is literally to die for. If I could give it 10 stars I would. Tonight we went to celebrate a new job & anniversary. When we arrived there was a very sweet card on the table, such a thoughtful touch. The service is impeccable, our waiter was attentive and a delight to spend our evening with. We had the salumi and muscles as an appetizer and had to constantly remind ourselves to save room for our actual meals, SO GOOD. Every ingredient is high quality and fresh and you can 100% taste it. W for dinner we had the New York steak with mushrooms and fingerling potatoes and salsa verde and the branzino. My boyfriend was skeptical about the salsa verde on the steak, but after the first bite he was awestruck. Sorella 100% knows what they are doing. Branzino was also incredible. We forced ourselves to eat so much because it would not do this food justice to reheat it. Please. If you have not been here go. Just go. You will also want to name your first born child after Lauren, the incredible owner. Ambiance is 11/10, no other place like it in Spokane. Intimate, exclusive and welcoming all at once. You will be hooked. read more

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WOW & WOW!! Best place in Spokane! Fabulous staff, owner is incredibly talented and the food is phenomenal!! We had favorites but loved it all! Definitely a date night or friends dinner night, not for kids, Beautiful atmosphere too! Go ENJOY!! read more

Atmosphere is great but on our last visit, there were 4 of us, we were served two pasta dishes with over cooked pasta, in one case almost mushy, and a Caesar salad that was drowning in dressing. Also, while the component parts of the scallop dish were good, they did not combine well, with the scallops tasting very bland. Service was good. read more

Food is fantastic!!! Our server at the bar was excellent. Ambiance excellent. The Chicken Parmigiana and the Caesar salad was refreshing with a touch of lemon. read more

Got us in even though they were busy and we didn't have a reservation. Delicious food and very nice bar tenders!

My wife and I came here for my birthday last night and this is easily the best new restaurant in the Spokane/CDA area. Well trained and professional staff, while being personable and genuinely interested in you enjoying the experience. Elegant decor and style balanced with chic subtlety - perfect for a modern Italian restaurant. Great attention to detail on food quality and plating - it's obvious the pride the kitchen has in what they serve. The owner came to every table to interact with each guest, ask for feedback, and learn about her customers. Very rare these days. Can't wait to go back! read more