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Sorelle

4.3 (179 reviews)
ModerateCafes, Italian, Bakeries
Closed • 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

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Sherwin C.

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.

Dorathy A.

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.

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Patricia C.

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!

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Cassady H.

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!

Kesha B.

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.

Ryan D.

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!

Jesse M.

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.

Tina T.

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!

Nonnas lasagna

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.

NONNAS SICILIAN LASAGNA CHICKEN PARMIGIANO BOLOGNESE ARANCINI
Lisa D.

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!

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Harel M.

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.

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Izzy R.

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!

Affogato
Ida B.

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!!

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My favorite is the rigatoni, love the fresh pasta. Sandwiches are great too. Love the pastries, can't leave without a box to bring home!

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absolutely loved this place !! food was delicious and they were very friendly ! would definitely come back and recommend to my friends:)

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Food was excellent and the service was amazing. Every person who worked there went out of their way to be helpful.

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Good quality food, especially the gelato is superb, not too sweet but very refreshing. The pastry is the style we enjoy, not too greasy.

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Delicious food offerings, one hell of a presentation of their offerings. Terrific taste of everything we tried. This is a place to go!

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Food is pretty good. Gelato is very good! Quick Italian food. Seat yourself...no wait staff concept. Pleasant dining room.

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