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This spot is definitely one of the "hidden gems" of Long Grove. There is plenty of parking, the interior is beautiful, there's outdoor patio seating, service is friendly, and there's a little bit of something for everyone. All these great attributes make Sorelle a great spot to have a casual meal, but fortunately the food shines here as well. Not only are portion sizes large and plating attractive, but the food is high quality, reasonably priced, and delicious! In fact, the food here rivals pretty much every sit-down Italian spot in the area. The dessert selection here is very impressive, The pastries are definitely flaky and delicious, but their other dessert options are enticing as many are items you don't always find in other places. The zeppole di san guisseppe is one of these that with rich flavors of cannoli or pastry cream. The cannoli and tiramisu here are solid favorites that are executed well and a good choice to end any meal. The savory dishes are great as well like the tuscan sausage pasta with a deliciously creamy sauce and plenty of meat. The pear & arugula salad was great as well, with super fresh veggies, sweet pear, and just the right amount of gorgonzola cheese. Overall, surprisingly good fast casual Italian in a spacious setting at a very reasonable price. I prefer eating here to most of the spots in downtown Long Grove as it's easier to park, cheaper, and carries options that are very appealing to me.
Update after 9 months: it's still our regular to-go place but the cashier service is getting worse and worse. They were super busy when just opened up but service was fast and accurate. It seems like they hired more people and the same change staff often. Cashier is always taking forever to take orders. They are always confused with what's going on especially for takeout orders. This place is so special for us and we really hope they can recognize the problem and frustration they have caused.
This is my second visit here. Had another amazing experience. Both times all the staff were wonderful. Today, I had a great experience with their Event Manager Joshua. Without any prompting he brought us take-out boxes and took our order for an after-lunch coffee. And the service is nothing compared to the wonderful food. Excellent pastas today I had the Tuscan Sausage and Linguine and the classic Homemade Sausage, Onions & Peppers. Last time I had the Fusilli with Bolognese sauce. Don't know which was better. Maybe the Fusilli but just by a little. The after-dinner coffee is excellent too. And the atmosphere is adorable from the cute Vespa in the entrance to the lemon tree in the dining area and the cute patio outside. This is a can't miss place to visit whether you want a meal or just some dessert and coffee. Go check it out!
Why does Long Grove always feel like some magical far away place when it's really much closer to me than most places I go? It's probably because of spots like this. When my yelp friends check-in places I always take a peek and add the interesting stuff to my massive and unorganized list of anything and everything I could ever want to try... this place popped up a few times, and I do love good pastries, so I had to make a trip. I say pastries but what really sold me was the pizza slice a buddy got, a savory excuse always helps. I got there before the dinner rush. I know that because it was calm when I got in line, though the line was full. When I left the place was crowded. There are actually 2 lines. One for savory and one for sweet. So like I said, I was here for that pizza slice... and I got it. I'm not sure if they make more throughout the day but there were just a few slices left that I could see. Score! But I do want to say that the more filling pasta dishes and such look AMAZING. I saw gorgonzola garlic bread and had to try that as well... and an arancini. Everything really looked so good, I wanted it all. It's a good thing I love bread because I ate a lot of it here! Great flavor and texture on the garlic bread, I love the little funk from the cheese. Arancini was fried up nicely and didn't retain excess oil. The slice is really good. It's a fair warning that it's about 90% bread, but I understand they make their own dough here and it shows. The crust is so crispy and airy, it's a nice experience. Next up, dessert. I grabbed a Nutella croissant and some gelato, both delicious! The gelato was rich and creamy. The croissant, which they fill to order with your choice of flavors, is another flex on how good their dough and bread baking skills are. Perfect texture, no notes. Would and will eat again. Amazing atmosphere that feels like a quick vacation, and outdoor tables perfect for the warm season. Friendly and inviting staff as well, they tried to sell me on the pear flavor gelato. Maybe next time. This is a not so hidden gem of a spot and a must try for bread lovers! I'll be back soon for pasta and more!
A taste of Italy right in our backyard! Such a cute place, we came by for dinner one night and didn't know what to expect. When you walk in, there's a case for pastries and coffees, and you walk straight for all the entrees. You order first, and they'll bring the food out to you. We couldn't decide between a few things before we ended up with the osso Buco and the nonna's lasagna. The osso buco was delish, it did take a little while to come out but the flavors were great. The risotto was a tad underdone, but again the flavors were SO good. The lasagna needed something for a little crunch, but overall the flavors were fine. We also were recommended the garlic bread, I didn't really taste the garlic, and the Gorgonzola was a bit over powering for the pieces of toast but a great app to share. We tried a few different Italian drinks, I wanted to try the peach tea but they were sold out. Next time! We wrapped up our meal we got some gelato. We did a mix of half raspberry and half vanilla. That vanilla gelato was so good I'm still thinking about it. Overall we had a great time, parking was easy, staff was great, and food was good.
Sorelle is a nice eatery, bakery, and café in Long Grove. My husband and I came to Sorelle for dessert after having lunch. I was amazed at the selection of food, drinks, and dessert available. We got the chocolate gelato, coffee, hot chocolate, tiramisu, and a pastry. Everything was really good. It tasted fresh and was made with high quality ingredients. The atmosphere is as nice as the food. It is decorated really nicely. It feels like you're in Italy. I highly recommend Sorelle!
Sorelle is a fantastic addition to the area. It's half high-end Italian deli counter, half stylish cafe dining space I stopped in for lunch and had a great panini with roasted red peppers and fresh greens on some of the best focaccia/ciabatta bread I've had in a while. Ended the meal with a pistachio cannoli that was spectacular. The atmosphere is clean, modern, and inviting, and the service behind the counter was super friendly and fast. Highly recommend dropping in whether you want a quick lunch or a nice sit-down meal.
Such a cute restaurant! I really enjoyed the intricate Italian decor, especially the vespas right at the entrance. You are immediately thrusted across the pond following the lemon vines spidering over the ceiling, wine racks along the wall, freshly baked bread/pastries and bold flowers along the arch of the doorway. Every detail enhances the experience of walking the streets of Italy from every sight to every aromatic smell. The staff was very friendly and attentive. Our server was very kind and eager to tend to our table. The croissant was buttery and flaky. The cheese melted over the crispy bacon was delicious! I would definitely like to return another time but during lunch hours to try more!
The place was so cute. A unique concept for US but not for Italy. Dishes on display, pick you items, pay and have them delivered to table. Host Josh was very helpful and shared the bestselling dishes. We enjoyed the nonnas lasagna, arancini- mushroom, pear and arugula salad and chicken Marsala. The gelato we had, vanilla and caramel were creamy and delicious.
This place is so cute and family friendly while still staying a perfect date night spot. The seating inside and outside were plentiful. I really enjoyed how the dishes were in full view while in line to order. You knew exactly what you were getting. I knew the food was going to be tasty but we were actually blown away at how tasty everything was! The marinara sauce was perfect. We cannot wait to go back and try some of the pastries!
I don't know how we lived just a few miles away for years, and didn't know about this place. We have been there now in back to back weeks and are just blown away by the quality and flavors. What an absolute gem of a place. Yes, the set up and the ordering is a bit clunky, but just a bit of patience and you will be rewarded by some of the best Italian food in the north suburbs. Everything we have eaten there now has been amazing and we will definitely be back over and over again. The Tuscan pasta, one of the best pasta dishes I have had in years.
absolutely loved it here. perfect spot for a date: it's dark and charming and quaint, like a painting come to life. service was friendly and very quick. there was life music too. vince amore's performance was amazing and soulful. the pear and arugula salad was equal parts simple and extraordinary. no notes!! boyfriend said his panino had a very nice flavor profile and was filling without leaving you feeling "heavy" after. so happy to have found this place & can't wait to return!
Third times the charm!! Finally found an Italian restaurant that is comparable to the flavors in Italy!! This charming restaurant served us truly delicious comfort food. It was packed but they moved the long line for orders quickly. Unique in a way as the restaurant displays samples of plates from the menu for customers so they know what to order and expect. An excellent idea especially for a visual person like me!!!! An upscale cafeteria style restaurant . Customers choose their own tables and gather their own utensils. There's a water dispenser available to customers as well. The simple but flavorful Pear and Arugala Salad was devine!! I wanted more!! So good!! I had the Fusilli Bolognese. Pasta was al dente and meat sauce was seasoned to perfection!! Just the right serving. So delicious!! What my husband ordered was not what was served. We told our waiter, he apologized, and no further questions asked other than what my husband ordered, which was the Rigatoni alla Genovese and not Spicy Rigatoni. He came back promptly with a smile and delivered the correct order. Great customer service!! I tasted my husband's dish and the meat sauce was excellent. I'll order that next time We also had the Afogato, which was good but wish it was served in a tall cup for such a small size. It was a bit messy too. I tried the Hazelnut gelato and the texture was off. Not creamy at all. Gritty and super sweet!! Will be coming back for more and most definetly worth a try!!
Reviews are largely positive. People highlight the fresh, flavorful food, charming Italian ambiance, and friendly, attentive staff.
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1 year ago
Food was amazing !! Recommendations are the mushroom pizza bread, mussels and arugula and pear salad for appetizers. For meals we had the rigatoni with meatballs, chicken Marsala and one other chicken dish. All were amazing and reminded us of our Italian families cooking. Something to note: is very self serve. You get your own cups, silverware and order at the desk inside. You'll get a number and they'll bring it to the table. Tough having to get up and go inside anytime you need anything. Very European style restaurant. There was live music on a Wednesday and we had a nice evening. We sat on the patio where it is dog friendly! :) I want to try the breakfast and buy some wines to take home next time. Thanks Sorelle ! read more
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The cutest little Italian cafe! The decor is so lush with vines, flowers, trees and plants! I could sit in this place all day it's so beautiful. We went today to see Santa and enjoy a few Italian treats! We got croissants, cherry danish, cheese pizza, mushroom pizza and a truffle arraccini. It was all delicious. My daughter and husbands favorite was the Nutella croissant and mine was the cherry danish! We definitely plan to come back and enjoy the ambiance! read more
4 months ago
These place always so bussyyy. But everything is fresh, delicious and tasty. Very friendly employees. Little bit pricey for croissants for $6, but it's very good. read more
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What an amazing little gem! I happened to find myself in long grove for a wedding rehearsal (Planner here) and was looking for a quick bite. Let me tell you, the second I parked I felt like I had been transported to a little town in Italy. You walk into this tiny house like entrance and the ambiance is just perfecto! The sandwiches and pastries on display immediately when you walk in and the quick and friendly greeting makes you feel at home. For 3p on a Thursday in this sleepy little town, this place was jumping, and you can easily see why! I started with an arancini, they offer a few different varieties I opted for the prosciutto. Then I had a chicken and arugula dish that was p3rfectly cooked and fresh and lovely. Even the strawberry lemonade was perfection, not overly sweet or tart. If I could put this place in my pocket and bring it back to Chicago I would do so in a heartbeat. Thank you for the lovely experience that felt so familiar and unique at the same time! read more
1 year ago
Had a great lunch at Sorelle in Long Grove. Loved the Caprese salad, Cotto sandwich, and cheese ravioli with vodka sauce--everything was super fresh and flavorful. We split a bread pudding and an affogato for dessert, both excellent. Busy spot with counter service and a really good vibe. Will definitely be back. read more
Wonderful Italian cafe in Long Grove. Beautiful display of their bakery selection, sandwiches, salads and pastas. Italian wine selection is displayed to purchase and there is a gelato display towards the back as well. Coffee drinks also available. Cute decor in the cafe area and an outdoor patio as well. You feel like your in a cute italian cafe. Counter service and counter pickup. No servers. I'm excited to go back and try more menu items. read more
it was my first visit to Sorelle Market + Café and I liked it right away. Sorelle brought me closer to being in Roma or Firenze. With their awesome variety of Italian foods selection and a nicely set-up café, Sorelle surely packs a solid punch by bringing delicious tasting food and drinks to Long Grove's restaurant scene. I went to Sorelle on a Saturday afternoon right during the prime lunch hour and the place was busy and packed. The line to get was almost out the door. They are set-up as a counter service establishment where you order your food/ drinks at the counter and when ready, they call your number from the receipt they give you. There were two lines to order food/ drinks. One was coffee, breakfast, and pastries, and other was savory foods and alcoholic beverages. I was there to have some pastries and some savory foods. I ordered a pistachio cannolo and a fruit maritozzi from their bakery side of things and then got in the other line for getting their Roman square slice of Spicy Calabrese pizza and a Porchetta Panino. My order was to go. Despite the long lines and the place being busy, it was a reasonable wait time. I could see the staff members were not only busy but everybody was helping each other out and preparing the orders chop chop. When I got to having my food, I enjoyed every bite of the items I had purchased. The pizza tasted delicious, especially the sauce. It reminded me of having Roman square slices in Roma. For $5, it was nice big slice. The Porchetta Panino was excellent. It had oven roasted pork, salsa verde, arugula, pickled onions, and spicy peppers or a ciabatta bread. I liked it a lot. It could use more of its ingredients and it seemed a bit on the skinny side. The pistachio cannolo and the fruit maritozzi were nice. Overall, I had a good first visit to Sorelle. The prices are reasonable, the quality of food was good, and the menu variety is great. I definitely recommend checking out this establishment. I look forward to going back for pasta, gelato, and more. read more
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The food menu has a limited variety considering it is not a restaurant infact a cafe so they did have pizza slices, croissants and coffee, and ofcourse gelato! Self service saves you the time and food is served promptly The service time was quick considering it was crowded. I simply loved the ambience, the interior decor is like a rain forest so refreshing to see flowers spread at the walls. The traditional Italian paintings made it intriguing and seating arrangement seems warm and cozy. Colorful and creative interior can be admired by sitting and taking in the wonderful nature work Even though this cafe is wonderful for quick coffee n snack. Or a hangout spot with your own self when you feel like having some 'me' time:) read more
I had high hopes for this place and I wanted to LOVE it, eager to experience amazing pastries and quality ingredients. Having opened just a month ago, it seemed like a gem--Italian cuisine, rave reviews, and the photos online had me excited to love this place. We ordered a variety of items to sample a bit of everything, but unfortunately, most of what we tried fell flat and was not that great. The pistachio croissant was shockingly overstuffed with filling; when we broke it open, the dough was barely visible. It was also excessively sweet. The almond croissant had a very doughy texture. It had less filling than the pistachio (thank God for that), but the filling had a heavy oily and buttery taste. It just wasn't good. The egg bites were unappetizing, tasting slightly soapy, and something about them was just off. The chocolate chip cookie was disappointingly doughy as well and too salty. The only highlights were the cannoli and turnovers, which were decent but still felt just average. On a positive note, the ambiance was five stars. The entire setting made our time there pleasant, which is a shame given the food didn't quite match the charm. I really wanted to love this place, but I left feeling underwhelmed. Here's to hoping they can improve their offerings. read more
Best new opening in long grove!! I've been there for breakfast a few times and can't wait to try the lunch Croissants are amazing. I've had the Nutella and pistachio (I wish they weren't stuffed with cream. That's the only thing I didn't like) Their sesame Sicilian cookies are chefs kiss. the breakfast croissants were delicious and the coffees were perfection. read more
2 months ago
This cafe is absolutely adorable. They have every menu item on display, which is nice because I like to eat with my eyes. I like to know what I'm eating, yknow? They make cannolis to order, which is amazing so the shell doesn't get soggy. The service was fantastic. My only regret is that it's not closer to my house so I can come here more often! I need to try the gelato next time, and visit for dinner and try an entree. The chai I got was delicious and paired with the cannoli and a good book, I was in heaven. read more
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Super cute Italian spot with amazing food and an impressive wine selection. It's definitely cozy, so probably not the best for big groups, but perfect for a date night or small dinner. This place is a self-serve style restaurant where you place your order at the counter, and the staff brings the food to your table once it's ready. While service is friendly, it's important to know the setup is more casual than full-service dining. Service was super nice, even though they forgot our wine and soda at first (no biggie). I had the Pei Mussels Marinara -- the sauce was absolutely delicious. With so much extra sauce, I requested for a side of pasta, but heads up: they charged $10 extra for a small portion (kinda felt like half a plate). Not a dealbreaker, but definitely a little disappointing. Overall, a good experience, but a few small things kept it from being perfect. read more
2 years ago
All these scathing "elite" reviews of this place like it's some sort of Michelin rated restaurant and they didn't get their $500 worth really crack me up. Visited for the first time today and was honestly blown away. First off, the place is stunning. The decor is unlike any other place in the suburbs in this price range. Food selection is reminiscent of cafes in Italy. You can see exactly what you're ordering because they have all the dishes on display. If the quantity of ingredients on a sandwich is insufficient for you, it's pretty clear when you're ordering. Sandwiches run ~$10-12, a thick square of pizza that's enough for a lunch is about $5, pastas are around $12, giant cups of gelato are $4 and a nice selection of reasonably priced coffee / wine / spritzes / Italian sodas is a nice touch. We tried the spicy pizza, pasta bolognese, arancini, gelato, (a giant) cappuccino, and sesame cookies. Our bill was about $30 and everything was delicious. The pasta was great for the price, I would order it again. The rest of our order was straight up impressive. The presentation, the taste, the ambiance. It was truly special. And the crowded dining room at 2:30pm with no table open for more than a couple minutes proves I'm not the only one who thinks so. read more
1 year ago
This place is better than Eataly in every way. Their desserts are amazing, especially their pastry cream. Tried seriously every dish they have over the year and every single one hits home (except for the mussels I had a few weeks ago. Ok mussels in August,I deserved it). Their coffee is amazing. Staff is efficient and cordial. Place has great energy. We drive about an hour just to go eat there. Worth it every time. read more
7 months ago
New place in long grove. Small Italian restaurant with a warm cozy atmosphere. Great for lunch with friends and family. Or a evening meal with your loved one. Also a must for carry out. Pizza squares, sandwiches. Main meals. Plus a lovely selection of pasties. Coffee and drinks. Plus a nice wine collection. I was there on a Saturday night. There was a singer. Music from the 60s. There is No reservation taken. First come bases. Around 20plus tables and a couple of coaches. The decor is like a Florida porch. With false lemon trees and lights. Only thing I would say that is a SMALL negative is there's no host desk or board stating how you order or table seating. So I will explain. Walk in . JOIN the food line within the ropes. Pick your items . (Which are on display behind the glass) pay your bill. Found a table. The food is then brought to your tables. Enjoy. I WILL be going back. read more
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So glad to have this Positano inspired Italian market/eatery near downtown Long Grove. Initially when you walk in, you are greeted with an outdoor patio bustling with guests and servers. You order at the window and take a number and they bring your food to the table. The pastas were nothing special but great for the price. We sat outside and one of our dishes took so long to get to us, we had to go inside and ask for it. Our desert also did not arrive so had to go back in again. This is a really unique place and kind of new and I am hoping that they improve their customer service and stick around. The restaurant has a small family owned and operated vibe which I appreciate. read more
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