What a perfect night out. We went here for my boyfriends birthday and the staff helped me pull off a surprise when two of his friends showed up for dessert (they did this very last minute so the help was appreciated). We had the lobster gnocchi upon recommendation - we were between this and the halibut that was about $20 more than the gnocchi. The waiter recommended the gnocchi as his personal fave (he was right). We also shared the Veal Milanese which was phenomenal. Dessert was the two lava cakes - I did my research and they are ranked 2nd in Boston for lava cakes and it didn't disappoint. We had four people and we each got one bc they are not for sharing read more

Sorellina - Lava cake - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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One word: overpriced. The waiter did not offer pepper or parmesan cheese. The prices are ridiculous compared to similar restaurants in the are. I won't return for a long while. read more

This has to be one of my favorite stops in Boston. The ambiance is perfect for a date, a birthday, or for a fine dining experience. Their staff are friendly and knowledgeable about the menu items so don't be afraid to ask, but you really can't go wrong with any of the dishes here. All the portion sizes are perfect. The salmon that we had was prepared medium rare and had to be the BEST I've ever had. I am still thinking about it and how I will probably have to come back for it. The lamb Chops were a double thick cut and boy were they juicy. Chef Marga Raffucci is amazing. read more

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Took me a little while to find this place, but once I did I realized what a gem it is. With friendly service, a great table, and a great ambiance I can confidently say that I had a fantastic time and that I will be returning. Please try the lobster gnocchi... It's my new favorite dish from anyplace anywhere. I also got the filet mignon and chocolate lava cake- both were also great, but that lobster gnocchi was actually incredible. Overall it was a very pleasant experience and hope to come back ASAP! read more

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From the moment we walked in I could tell we picked the right place. The ambience of this restaurant is elegant and inviting. From the lighting to the decor it's simplistic but upscale details are perfect. We started with the fettuccine appetizer. It was decadent. The pasta was cooked perfectly and the buttery sauce was filled with mushrooms and truffles that made every creamy bite better than the last. My husband and I both ordered the chicken entree. The portion was large and came with 4 pieces of chicken. The skin was crunchy and the meat was hot and moist. The sides of whipped mashed potatoes and peas were also exceptional. We didn't have any room left in our stomachs for dessert but judging from what we saw on other people's table that looked great as well. Also forgot to mention they have a bar with a fantastic wine list. Our service was perfect and I would recommend this restaurant to anyone looking to have a fantastic Italian dinner in the Back Bay Area. read more

Sorellina - Fantastic chicken entree - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I was looking forward to Sorellina my entire week and it was the first restaurant I booked when I heard that it was participating in Dine Out Boston, so I think I may have set my expectations too high (and it had come after four DOB meals already) which was why I didn't feel that it truly lived up to the standards I had set for it. The salmon tartare I had was delicious but the bucatini was quite heavy and the pasta was not as springy as I expected it to be. The salmon was delicious but not quite up to the standards that Mistral had set (although still very good, but then again all experiences are relative). We also ordered the fettucine outside of the DOB menu because that was supposedly one of the signature dishes, but I do feel like I've had more amazing pasta elsewhere, although obviously it was quite good. The standout of the night (like the WOW MY MIND IS BLOWN moment) really came with the dessert, and i am so so glad because that defined my night. Firstly, the huge low: the waiter recommended the panna cotta so we ordered it on top of the DOB desserts, and it was so, so underwhelming. The chocolate sformata was actually very delicious and totally worth ordering, but the FALLEN LEMON SOUFFLE. WAS AMAZING. actually a life-changing dish. All in all I would say it was good but I was underwhelmed but the fallen lemon souffle made my night. read more

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A tasty dinner of lobster soup, warm bread, a Pinot Blanc, and delicate ravioli that was sublime. The service was excellent, from arrival to departure. Why 4 stars? My seat faced the swinging door to the kitchen, meaning we were constantly feeling the breeze of servers swiftly entering the kitchen area. For a fine dining establishment with high prices, how hard is it to erect a discrete wall between the last booth next to the door and a busy service entrance? Given that the door did not close all the way, I was treated to the fun of seeing your computer screensaver in the kitchen area all evening too. Nice yellow jacket in that photo. I tried hard to focus on the large abstract glass montage behind my fellow diner, but could not turn to the left to avoid the doorway problem without intruding on the Tindr hookup happening at the table next to ours. I'm not asking for an isolation booth, but the food will have to be intergalactically good to overcome bad table placement like the one we endured. read more

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We enjoyed a lovely dinner. As others have said it was pricey for the portions. I had the Mafaldine pasta with the mushrooms and it was a perfect al dente.I loved it. My husband had the filet. It too was perfectly cooked. The service was excellent. The valet parking attendants were great and the text to pay made things so easy. Thank you Sorellina for a nice evening out. read more

Went here for a date night.For drinks, we had 2 glasses of Malbec and a martini. For food, we started with oysters which was amazing and so refreshing. We ordered the gnocchi and carpaccio which were both delicious and got the truffle fries on the side. Overall, the food, atmosphere, and service was amazing! Will definitely come back :) read more

We came here for a special dinner. I asked if they could write something special on the dessert plate, and they did! I made reservations for Sunday, but when we called Saturday morning, they were able to switch our reservations. We used their (complimentary) car service. All the staff should get 5 stars for their service. But the food should only get 2 stars. We got the salmon tartare as an appetizer. I love salmon, especially raw salmon, and expected it to be great. It was disappointing. Not very flavorful - it just tasted of sourness. And they served it on brioche toast, which seemed strange to me. Salmon is already very buttery, and to put it on a buttery bread just seemed too-samey. Our mains were both yummy - I got the scallops and he got the special. Shame on me, I had forgotten that I previously read on Yelp that Sorellina's tiramisu is not the tiramisu you're probably thinking of. And I let my husband order that for us to share. It was very disappointing. It didn't taste of espresso or have any alcohol sharpness. It was just bland. The hard cookie-like crust was strange. Why no ladyfingers!? Traditionally, ladyfingers soak up the liquids, which makes tiramisu delicious. Maybe that's why we couldn't taste any espresso? Especially considering the price, I expected the food here to be so much better. But like I said, the service was awesome, so at least we both had a really fun time! read more

They are dishonest and deceiving. We ordered one bottle of wine and she brought us a different one twice the price and was like oops sorry. Then they offer the specials and tell you the price of the lesser plate but not that of the second. You assume they are in the same price range but when you get the bill...it's triple. Sure, my fault for not clarifying but it was deceiving. The food was descent so if you decide to go, double check everything as they are actively trying to get one over on you!!!!! read more

Was taken here for a special occasion. Food was excellent. Definitely a great place to take that special person in your life for a romantic dinner. Ambiance is dimly lit, up tempo music playing, and portions are reasonably sized for an upscale restaurant. A few highlights from our night: -ORDER the truffle fries. TRUST ME. -oh, and while you are at it, order the filet mignon, order the gnocchi, order the capricho, and order a bottle of wine ladies because if your man brings you here HE GOT MONAYYYYYYY (sorry I couldn't help myself read more

Really fine restaurant, the one we use for special occasions. Valet parking. Excellent food. On one visit my wife asked me to wear a necktie. That evening just two men were wearing neckties, and the other one was pouring the wine. read more

This is probably my favorite restaurant in Boston. From the walk in the door I am in my happy place. I love the decor and find it an especially nice place to go for a late dinner with its atmosphere. The food is a special treat. So yummy-I even love their bread and butter. The eggplant rollatini is delicious and I love the mushroom truffle fettuccine - although I like some other reviewers, am a sucker for truffles. Desserts are good. Wine is good. Service is good. There are vegetarian options as I am realizing I rarely eat meat there although my husband does. Ahhh, heavenly. Too pricey for every weekend - at least for us- but perfect for a special night out. I recommend reservations - especially on the weekend. read more

Sorellina - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Sorellina gets a big fat five stars from me, and a sixth honorary star for impeccable service. We had a 6:30 reservation last night (Wednesday) for a large party of 15, taking some clients out who we love to try to impress. When we arrived, the previously agreed upon two-tables-next-to-each-other set up did not work for us, and we wanted to all be at the same table. Sorellina bent over backwards to accommodate us. Before even sitting down they were already impressive. They have Forever Young Malbec by the bottle, one of my favorites, and something hard to find in the Boston area. We started with a few bottles, and made our way into the appetizers. The salmon tartare and tuna tartare were delicious and super fresh. My all time favorite thing was the burrata, which I could have inhaled if I wasn't trying to be professional. We followed up with the meatballs and the gnocchi and both were drool-worthy. Hefty portion of lobster in the gnocchi for you shellfish lovers. For an entree - I had the filet, YUM. Their specialty is the veal Milanese, which my boss got and allowed me to try. Holy moly. As if we needed it, we ordered dessert and I have to tell you, you haven't lived until you've tried the little donuts (bombelina's I think). By then it was time for coffee and Bailey's, and naturally we shut down the restaurant with our happy, full group. From start to finish this was a fantastic experience. I will be keeping Sorellina in mind for all future special events. The service was fantastic, no glass was ever empty, and no plate was left uncleared. 10/10. read more

I had a really nice dinner. Lobster spaghetti with uni butter was a home run... I will be returning for this. Ribeye and Caesar salad were well executed. I could have used smaller and more croutons on the salad but they used just the right mount of dressing and the flavors were nicely balanced. Lemon pudding for dessert was heavenly. Service at the bar was affable and efficient. Overall worth checking out! read more

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Wonderful! Everything about the meal was perfect. Generous bread portions, great waiters, thoughtful menu

We had a beautiful meal here for an anniversary. A lovely spot with fantastic service. The food itself was yummy but nothing to write home about: a bit over salted and under seasoned. We had the lobster gnocchi and clam linguini. Oysters were delicious. read more

Went there on a business dinner with 7 colleagues. Ordered the meatball appetizer. Found the meatballs were dense and the pasta was chewy. Very disappointed. The salmon was good, but far from the best. Boston has a lot of great restaurants. Maybe it does well since it's walking distance from Copley Square. But next time I'd suggest we Uber somewhere else. read more

We came here on a week day and had the whole bar to ourselves! Staff were friendly and courteous! And dinner was delicious.

Had dinner here last night with a colleague and my boss. He loves Italian and thought we were going for seafood. When we walked in and he saw the interior he was so pleased. Gorgeous! We started with the octopus. Amazing flavor and amazingly big enough for three to share. I ordered the ceaser salad but received the special salad with the apple and walnuts holy cow it was so good I passed around for everyone to try, when the waiter realized I had the wrong salad he brought me out my ceaser. Now why I really waned to review. What can I say about the veal chop! As long as that item is on the menu That is all I will eat. So tender, so delicious. You will be happy you offered it. Huge Veal lover here! Coming back in a few weeks on my next trip to Copley area. Thank you. read more

Best meal of my life no doubt. Had some lobster and pasta. Great cocktails too. Would go again.

Okay, this place WAY exceeded my expectations even after seeing all the positive reviews!! Service was super attentive and warm with fresh bread :). We got the hamachi crudo and burrata (so creamy) to start. I got the lobster gnocchi which is seriously to die for and the veal was amazing too!! Had the chocolate cake for dessert and it was, again, unbelievable. Would give this place six stars if I could. Religious experience. read more

Sorellina - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Hard, hard 4. It's just missing 5. Food was really nice. Space and service are 7 star level. My qualm? This isn't Italian food. It's kin to Italian in the same way I am kin to you---in a long, weird, roundabout way. My Waygu meatballs tasted like a great meatball but could have been any culture. Yes, it had a wine reduction (Montelpuciano) sauce. Very concentrated. But could have been anything. And there was pasta. But was it really? Odd extruded noodles that could have been Japanese. Don't get me wrong. It was very good. The tuna to start was quite Asian as well. We enjoyed very much. Just don't go expecting Italian. Great service, great room, good food. read more

The lobster gnocchi is so fresh and perfectly cooked. The veal Milanese was crispy and delicious. Desserts were great too!!! Definitely recommend read more

If you are ever in the area this is a most go to restaurant! My fiancée took me here for my birthday and it has been the best food we've ever have eaten! I got the gnocchi and he has the filet. The steak didn't even need a knife to cut and as for the lobster topped gnocchi , there was no words to describe how incredible this dish is. Thank you for the kitchen staff who wrote happy birthday on my Nutella cheesecake and added a candle. It was the prefect end to an amazing dinner. read more

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This is an old school must go and very romantic experience kind of restaurant. The decor is gorgeous and food is delish. You must give it a try. read more

Had not been here in a while and was disappointed in service , food and waiters lack of knowledge on the wine. Beautiful place but with all the new options in the city I would not rush to come back. Food was just ok apps were very good but the veal saltimbocca was fair at best. Was nothing more then a piece of plain veal tenderloin read more

What a wonderful experience! The food is magnificent and the service top notch. Ordered the eggplant rollatini which was amazing. Had the veal milianese and the veal salts Boca, both very good. Last but not least , the donuts. Mini hot donuts with homemade vanilla ice cream and dipping sauces. I am not even a dessert eater but this was out of this world. I do not remember the waiters name, he was from Brazil. He was great! A great evening! Must try! read more

Sorellina you are totally exceptional, I had an incredible experience here yesterday. They have so many selections and prices are great. All of the staff are extremely helpful - you truly feel welcome and looked after. I really love every single thing I have ordered here. Love that spot! Will be back. read more

Sorellina was a fantastic dinning experience. Food, atmosphere, and service was top notch. We went for our anniversary and could not have had a better time. Felt so good having a normal fine dining experience after covid restrictions. Dominick helped with wine selection and Thomas was a warm and wonderful waiter who made dinner an experience. We will return again next time on the East Coast read more

I had a memorable date last night. The atmosphere was great, and each one of the course was delicious! Especially the eggplant, amazing. Waiters were so nice and kind. Had such a great time w/ my boyfriend!!! read more

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(Note: I started writing this review back in September after I dined at Sorellina and then never finished it. Oops.) I was in Boston by myself and debated just ordering room service to avoid the weirdness of the solo dining scene. But a bit of research later and I decided to take a gamble and head out. I called Sorellina ahead of time to ask what the bar wait would be looking like. The woman who answered was nice enough to actually go look instead of making up an answer and told me to come on down. I know people have been saying this place is "trendy" but I would say it was more classy and classic. While most of the people I saw were in my demographic (mid-30s) there was a bit of a mix and I didn't feel out of place. I will say I was a little surprised to see people walking in with jeans but I think dress codes are a bit dumb anyway, so good for them. I was a bit dismayed to get there and find a wait at the bar. I didn't put on heels and makeup and walk 10 minutes for nothing! But hostess to the rescue -- apparently even the bar has a waitlist and they got me seated fairly quickly. I'd be doing single ladies a disservice if I didn't mention that over the course of the night I was seated between two very attractive men, one of whom tried to pick me up. The ratio of single men to single women was positively skewed (I was the only single woman at the bar) so it could make for a fun night for someone who wasn't me but even as a married woman I had some great conversation. But oh, right, this is not a dating website. It's about food. Ahem. So I ordered the eggplant rollentini that comes pretty highly regarded on Yelp. It wasn't bad, by any stretch, and I'd happily eat it again, but it wasn't anything better than similar dishes I've had before. I got delicious bread, as well. My entrée, on the other hand... I got the Fettuccine with mushrooms and truffle butter. After a bite, the world pretty much stopped. It was the kind of meal that made me want to savor every bite. It was perfectly umami and when I finished it I had that perfect feeling of contentment you get after finishing other activities. Ahem. My new charming friend wrapped up his meal and I got my check. They forgot to charge me for my wine and when I pointed it out (good karma is important!) they comped it. Stellar customer service. I normally do get dessert and their menu looked great, but I needed a bit of a breather before my next round of food. Sadly, the dessert I did get elsewhere was subpar, so lesson learned for next time. Sorellina won't be an every time place for me when I'm in Boston -- I have too many favorites -- but it was perfect for me that night. Great food, great service, comfortable atmosphere even for a solo diner. I couldn't have asked for anything more. read more

Wow. So, I'll just expand on the awesomeness of the food and service and ambiance that everyone has written by adding my little birthday story. My boyfriend took me here for my birthday and it was a great dinner, but after we ordered the chocolate cake, I realized that I never stepped away from the table, nor did my boyfriend so obviously no spectacular birthday surprise was going to leap out of the cake. That was ok with me. When the waiter came out with the piece of chocolate cake with a candle in it, my thought to myself was "Do they always put a candle in the cake? Maybe it's how they serve their cake.." and as he sat the cake plate in front of me with "Happy Birthday" written across the plate, I was delighted to realize that I did end up with a piece of not just delicious chocolate cake, but Birthday Cake! The funny thing was, my boyfriend was just as surprised as I was. He made the reservations over a month before and at that time did state that it would be my birthday dinner, but that was the last mention of it so he didn't think the restaurant would make any sort of fuss. So five stars for my awesome birthday dinner and for making my boyfriend look good. THANK YOU! read more

Wow. I don't think I've ever been so let down by a restaurant --ever. After reading the reviews on Yelp, I was super excited to go there for my big birthday dinner. And, at first glance, I was WOWED and floored by the slick look of the place. The place looked like a reconstructed snow ladden forest, cool and white-- & a relaxing atmosphere. I was almost certain that I'd receive exceptional service from the moment I stepped in the door. Just as I thought, we had reservations at 8pm and were sat at 7:55pm After we were sat down, we quickly found out that our waitress was loopy and passive. We spent some time looking over the menu, --and while we sat there-- she took forever to come over and tell us the specials. She look strained while trying to remember the three specials of the evening, and well she wasn't nasty or rude, just--had no waitressing talent. She didn't fit the feel of the restaurant at all--I actually thought that she was the perfect fit to sling beers at the Sunset Grille in Allston--but was way out of place for Sorellina. So after we order appetizers, the waiter brings them over and immediately SPILLS bright orange sauce ALL over my parents expensive WHITE jackets. I was shocked. They were shocked. Despite the splattered orange splotches, I was impressed with my parents. My mom smiled a sweet southern smile and was very calm about it. As the waiter, clearly frazzled ran off to get the manager-- she leaned over and told me felt bad for him since, bless his heart, we knew it was an accident. He apologized a hundred times--clearly embarrassed. Soon the manager came over apologizing for what happened. I had to fight from covering my face in mortification as I watched him spray my parents nice jackets with cleaning spray. He literally "shouted" it out while we were at the table. Of course he offered to dry clean the jackets which was nice of him, but I think not enough to save us from what was soon to be an awkward dinner. After that, I was secretly wishing that they would offer to pay for at least SOME of the meal as well to compensate for what happened. Afterall, it was my birthday dinner! Alas, no, they didn't offer. They didn't have to of course, but it would have been nice considering the fact my parents weren't rude about the event--and the fact it was a serious misstep on a very special occasion. My parents remained calm, but I seriously was FUMING. Another thing that pissed me off, is that whenever we asked our waitress for something she kept asking us to repeat ourselves. Anyone who knows me knows I'm pretty loud--in fact my whole family is loud--but when my father had to repeat himself 3 times asking for a V.O and diet with a splash of coke on top--finally (obviously fed up) he told her he didn't want anything at all-- I was pissed! ARG As for the food, granted, I was pleased, but not nearly pleased enough to make up for the misstep on the part of Sorellina. The Tuna Tar Tar was okay, but the Pasta appetizers were exceptional. Highly recommended--and my scallops with sweet corn & mashed potatoes were exceptional. I tried the lamb, veal, and Cornish hen my parents ordered and all were very tasty. Clearly there is nothing wrong with what's going on in the kitchen, but I am disappointed, deeply and profoundly disappointed with the way that the manager handled the misstep of his staff. I don't expect special treatment when it's undeserved. In fact, my reviews are generally (if you take a look) mostly positive. I try to focus on the good things. However, Sorellina, you have the honor of having spilt orange sauce all over my beautiful birthday and on my parents who traveled all the way from Florida to see me--and despite their pleasantness--you did nothing to assuage them (or me)except offer to pay their drycleaning bills? I couldn't wait to get the hell out of there. Your food might be divine, but thanks for nothing. -- EDIT: Hmm, I wonder if the manager saw this review. My father fortunately was able to get the stain out of his (and my mom's jacket) from the local cleaner in Florida. Thank goodness, but the manager felt bad about the whole event I guess and had a change of heart. Instead of just offering to pay the cost of the cleaning, he credited my parents $150 for their trouble. I really appreciate that (even though I think it would have been better in the moment) it's good to know that he actually put forth the effort to try to fix it in the end. + 1 star. read more

Mmm truffle oil french fries! Unfortunately that's all I could afford. They let me sit at the bar, though, like a grownup. Until better times, Sorellina! read more

For my birthday dinner this year, the choice was between Sorellina and Mistral. After literally days of going over the menus for both venues (committing to one on a Monday and switching to the other on a Tuesday), my husband put my indecisiveness to an end and made the reservation for Sorellina. When we first walked into the restaurant, we were immediately greeting by not one, but three hostesses (all of whom were dressed more elegantly than some diners I've seen at other restaurants), and we were brought over to our table of which half was a booth. Now that I'm 7-months pregnant, I can't even begin to tell you how much I appreciated that the booth came complete with a giant throw pillow! If we ever do back, I would definitely try to reserve one of the corner booths so that my husband could have the "booth experience" as well. The decor/theme of the room was black and white, and I really liked the simple yet tasteful atmosphere that was centered around a back-lit mural of a garden scene on the rear wall. Our waiter was quick to attend to us (I was expecting slower service from some of the other reviews I've read), and I he was always available when we needed him. An example of the exemplary service we experienced? My husband got a small stain on his tie while eating, and within two minutes of trying to blot it out, a table busser came by our table to ask if he needed club soda. When my husband said 'that would be great,' the busser returned moments later with a glass to fix the stain. THAT'S what makes the difference between a place like Sorellina and an upscale chain restaurant. For appetizers, I had the half-size of the maccheroncelli ($18) and my husband ordered the Romaine ($14). I thought the portion size of my appetizer was perfect! The three long strands of maccheroncelli (hollow pencil shaped pasta) were cooked slightly longer than al dente, making them easily cut with a fork. The savory flavor of the Wagyu meatballs were complemented by the sweet flavor of the montepulciano sauce and the sharp taste of the thinly-sliced parmigiano on top of each (two meatballs). My husband said the Romaine (Caesar's salad) was also well done and noted that the dressing was very flavorful. For entrees, I had the Scallops ($38) and my husband had the Filet Mignon ($42). When we ordered, the waiter didn't ask if we wanted sides so we forgot to order them - but they weren't missed because of the incredible quality and presentation of our dishes. The scallops were really divine. Four large, perfectly cooked pieces each topped with pancetta (italian bacon) and served in a chestnut vellutata (chestnut cream) sauce. Once again, the flavors played off of one another, making this a very memorable course. My husband's filet was also perfect, served with a small amount of whipped potatoes and garnished with beech mushrooms. I feel the need to reiterate that, in contrary of some of the opinions posted, we thought the portion sizes were perfect - we were both full without feeling "heavy." Luckily, we did have some room for dessert, so we decided to split an order of the Ciambelle ($11). The dessert was comprised of five or six mini apple cider donuts and the mascarpone and cider crema dipping sauce on the side was decedent and wonderful. After we were finished, the server brought out another dish - a little scoop of raspberry sorbet over meringue with a lit candle and a happy birthday message written in chocolate on the plate. Elegant and tasty - my favorite combination! Although the evening was incredible, I did have one minor pet peeve. I ordered coffee with dessert, and after the waiter poured the initial cup, he left the carafe on the table in case I wanted more. A while later, I poured myself a second cup from the carafe and it was luke warm. The waiter asked if I would like for him to warm it up, so I agreed and a couple of minutes later he returned with another coffee setup for me: new mug, coffee, sugar and milk. Honestly, I was a little surprised when my husband later told me that we were charged for a second coffee when I couldn't finish the first because it went cold - but if that was the only pitfall in an overall perfect night, then I can't complain too much! Sorellina is definitely a special place, and I would highly recommend it to anyone who wants a memorable night in a beautiful setting with good service and beautifully prepared food. Buon Appetito! read more

Meh. The restaurant experience I had at Sorellina last night can only be summarized by one word: disappointment. Shameful really since I had been to Mistral, one of it's sister restaurants, a couple of times and really had enjoyed it both times. Could it have been because of restaurant week? I doubt it... We arrived about twenty minutes early and our coats were checked and we were told to wait at the bar by the two hostesses. We proceeded to go there and hung out for a good thirty five minutes before going back and checking up on our table which should have been available for fifteen minutes at that point. Went over and was told that it would be any minute now. Proceeded back to the bar for a good ten minutes and then low and behold, we were escorted to a table on the far right side of the restaurant. The restaurant itself is very similar to Mistral in style - The decor is spotless, with many dark tones and a very soft lighting. The bar is separated from the dining room table by a small, movable wooden barricade which I found weird. One neat thing I noticed is that the lone television at the bar is in a corner which makes it more discreet - a nice change from restaurants which have too many televisions. That means that there's fewer distractions in the dining room. The tables are somewhat small and feature very little expect for the basic utensils and a small pot with an artificial plant. It's simple yet refined and the table cloths are nice and thick. After going through both the regular and the restaurant week menu, I decided to go the latter as I was trying to avoid breaking the bank - Some of their entrees alone are more expensive than the RW menu which features three courses. To start my meal I went for their Mozzarella special, which in this case was fresh mozzarella, prosciutto di parma and some aged balsamic vinegar. The dish was beautifully plated and the prosciutto was incredible. However I had a lot of trouble believing that the mozzarella that was served was fresh. I have two theories in regards to it: either it was the worst house-made mozzarella I've had or it wasn't fresh. It lacked flavor, texture and it was way too hard. Rubbery almost. Just not very pleasant and in many ways it ruined the dish. Redemption was later found in the entre though, which was a couple of tender, buttery filet mignons which came served with some whipped potatoes, French beans and some gorgonzola butter. I didn't notice the beans at any point in my dish but the meal totally stole the show. It was one of the best pieces of meat that I've had. It just melted and it was cooked and seasoned perfectly. A real treat. The hint of the gorgonzola added a nice accent to the dish as well. To finish the meal off I decided to order up the vanilla cheesecake which came plated with a couple of halved amarena cherries. It was ok but far from great. The texture was there but the flavor wasn't reminiscent of vanilla. Again another major disappointment. I also forgot to mention that I had a $14 cocktail. Not only was the cocktail ridiculously overpriced, but it wasn't even all that great. It was poured at the table which I thought was neat but it offered very little in value. It was not worth it and the lesson has been learned. So how to summarize my dining experience there? Well after carefully observing the place, I found that the place was pretentious. Not only in the type of clientele that they attract, but with the pricing of their menu items. The value is absolutely terrible. There's no way that the quality of the food matches their 35+ entrees. Same applies to their cocktails which are each well above $12. The bartenders are Sorellina seem to think that they can compete with Eastern Standard or Drink. They can't. The service was pretty attentive through the meal but my waitress wasn't able to give me much info about a dish a inquired about. I was very excited to be going there but doubt that I'd ever return. The food just isn't good enough. There's just too many other, good Italian restaurants in Boston. Ones that also offer a much better value. read more

Beautiful Space: Very clean atmosphere with high ceilings, interesting wall decorations, and soft lighting. Perfect for a romantic date or cocktails with friends and coworkers. Excellent Service: The waitress was very professional and seemed like someone who went to school to be a waitress--if that's possible? It was nice, but I usually like a little more OOMPH from my server--someone I can share funny stories with and consider a bff if only I wasn't paying them to like me. Pretty good food. The cocktails were tasty, but not the best. We split an order of fries that were absolutely delicious. Had I not been with friends in public, I probably would have tipped the bucket right into my mouth. We also ordered a large plate of butternut squash ravioli. Between us, it meant 2 ravioli each. They were good, but, I wanted something a little more memorable and a little more filling. Cut to me chowing on the free bread. WICKED high prices: I don't have a sugar daddy....yet. read more