This might be in the running for one of the most stunningly beautiful restaurants I've ever eaten in. The impressive thing is the food is as beautiful as the restaurant.... We ate at L'espalier the night before yet I think this was my favorite meal of the weekend. The pastas were made and cooked to perfection and the service was wonderful. We ordered the following: * appetizer portion of the Kobe meatballs - To. Die. For. I wish I would have ordered this for my entree *Tortellini - great rich flavor. Delish. I was watching Ted the other night and got extremely jealous when I realized they were at Sorellina. I would definitely return the next time I'm in Boston. read more

Great meal here in every respect... great room, great service, great food. Even great music. I had the the Verdura "salad" and Veal Chop Milanese, both were masterfully done and excellent. read more

Now for a non-restaurant week try 4+ years later... We made a reservation for 9pm on a Saturday, and it was still packed. Even when we finished, some people were still walking in. It's definitely one of the most high end Italian places in the area. We were in the mood for cocktails, and the bar did a great job with their version of a pear martini and also another berry cocktail (fruiti di something..). We started with warm crusty bread, which was really good. We were in the mood for pasta, so we ended up going with the spaghetti and the garganelli. The spaghetti was a pretty generous portion (lots of noodles) with shrimp and guanciale, and for some odd reason, it really reminded both of us of Chinese noodles... Not sure if it was the pork ? Anyway, it was much better with some added Parmesan. The garganelli was a comfort good type of dish with braised fork tender meat, just the right amount of red sauce, and though it's advertised as penne on the menu, it's more of an open twirled penne, which holds the sauce well. We also added an eggplant rollitini from he sides as a starter, which was great in flavor (small bites of eggplant rolled with ricotta and topped with dried tomatoes). Overall, I had a much better impression than last time. The decor is sleek and romantic, and it's a great place for a date. Staff was nice, but I wouldn't call the service amazing. Maybe the experience was better because of true company ;) read more

This place is outstanding! We came here for our anniversary dinner and we were greeted with lots of smiles. The waiter asked if I would like a dark napkin to match my black dress. Then he brought over a bottle of wine that my friend had reserved for us. The place is very romantic and the seats are comfortable. I liked the decor too, everything matched down to the plates. The waiter was super friendly So.. now onto the mouth watering food. We shared the gnocchi (submerged in butter and topped with lobster), PEI mussels with fennel, Milanese, and ribeye. The potato thing that came with the rib eye wasn't great, but everything else was just delicious and tender and juicy. I almost couldn't finish my rib eye because I had so much food already. We were going to skip the dessert, but our friend had already ordered it for us, a vanilla penna cotta and the chocolate mousse. Both were decadent, smooth, and creamy. We aren't big sweets people, but the desserts were not very sweet, so it made it easier to chow down. read more

This is probably one of my favorite restaurants in the city, hands down. It's classy, elegant, and has fantastic food to boot. It's comparable to the creme de la creme, triple threat of a woman: classy, intelligent, and gorgeous. And what all upscale restaurants should aim to be. I came here after St. Paddy's Day and pretty much hosed myself down with perfume to rid myself of the overwhelming smell of Guinness that followed me wherever I went (thank you, friends, who spill beer on everyone). Nonetheless, the staff here is wonderful and treated me like a grade A patron, not the girl decked out in all green and the smell of a hundred beers. I started with the zuppa, with spring onion and potato velutata and guanciale. Delicious and hearty, the perfect appetizer. For my main, I went with the chicken, "assaggio," confit, whipped potatoes, market verdure. Incredibly tender chicken seasoned to perfection. The finishing touch: a glazed chocolate fudge cake with vanilla bean crema and walnut crocante. This came gorgeously laid out, like the piece of chocolate art my stomach couldn't wait to devour. Sorellina is intimate and classy in decor and ambiance, fine-tuned in service, and delivers tenfold in delicious food. I don't know how they do it, but they really do execute in a way that would make any pro chef or foodie proud. All I can say is, fellas: take your dates here. You may or may not hit it off, but she'll at least leave with the thought, "Damn, that guy has effing amazing taste." And if not, well...maybe she's more a microwave dinner gal anyhow. read more

Restaurant Week Review - My boyfriend and I went here last night for RW and it was absolutely amazing food, and the best service I have ever received at a restaurant. Sorellina now holds the torch as my favorite restaurant week meal for providing a complete top-notch meal. Normally when I go to a restaurant week menu, there may be an outstanding course, but at least one course is just okay - but not in this case. Sorellina served all-around delicious hits in each course that I will be dreaming about for days. Primi: 1. Calamari with cous cous - I wish I could eat calamari like this all the time. The calamari was cooked perfectly, chewy and no hint of rubberiness. The large cous cous balls added a really nice flavor and texture that complemented the calamari. A must try! 2. Salumi - All of this meat plate was scrumptous too, but I'd order the calamari. Secondi: Fettucine with roast duck ragu, shaved aged goat cheese - Amazing! The handmade pasta, the pieces of perfectly cooked succulent duck, and the goat cheese all made my taste buds cry with happiness. Individually the ingredients were great, and together fantastic - during and after my meal I couldn't stop saying "this/that was sooooo good". Steak with mushrooms and gorgonzola butter - Also very delicious! It was flavorful, moist, and the right amount of butter. Dessert: Chocolate Panna Cotta - jiggly, light, and the perfect chocolate level. There was a crunchy almond brittle on top and on the side of the panna cotta. Very pleasant, not too sweet, and nice combination of smooth and crunchy. Affogato - This dessert was my least favorite moment of the evening. It was basically like a deconstructed coffee drink. It was whipped cream and vanilla gelato atop espresso. The flavors were a bit too bitter to end the meal with. Our server was just the right amount of attentive and made us feel comfortable. The service was prompt, the water was promptly refilled, and I left completely satisfied with our meal and service. Sorellina is a must try! Do note that the menu presented to us was different than the one online. They were serving risotto instead of the pork, and the chocolate panna cotta instead of the ciambella the night we went. read more

I completely understand all the hype that comes with the restaurant. Granted it is expensive, but there are certainly more expensive restaurants in Boston that offer smaller portions. Upon entering, the decor is modern, chic, and simple. Dim but pleasantly warm lighting welcomes you into the candle lit dining room. The hostesses were very sweet and took our jackets and made sure the table was ready. Wait staff were extremely attentive and very knowledgable. Our waiter was able to answer questions regarding our wine selection in a graceful and polite manner. The food: Many of us ordered the filet which was absolutely divine. The portion was generous and cooked to perfection. We didnt feel rushed to finish our meal and the tables were spread out enough to be able to enjoy conversation with your guests and not having to over hear others. You pay for the full experience here-- Service, atmosphere, space, food, and quality. Worth every penny kids. read more

Expected a lot more for the price point. We didn't find out there were specials until we overheard another waiter explaining them to another table, and this was after we had ordered. Our appetizers were a solid 'good.' I had the Polpo, which was good, and my dining partner enjoyed the minestrone soup. w. We split a half order of the macharoncelli. The meatball itself was good if not a bit underwhelming. The noodles, however, were excellent. I had the double pork rib chop as an entree and it was above average but not anything out of the ordinary. My partner's veal milanese was well-fried but lacked any deep flavor. We had a side of the truffle fries, which, for french fries, were very good. Our desserts were also just okay. I had the crostada with basil gelato. The gelato was definitely the highlight of the dish, clean and very refreshing, but the crostada was a bit overcooked, not terrible though. My partner's sorbets were about average, not great but certainly not the worst I've ever had. If we had not paid as much as we had for this dinner, I would be giving this a higher rating. At this price point, I expected great, not just good or average. I will say that, considering the quality of the macharoncelli, that the pasta dishes are probably the way to go. read more

Weird. I wasn't drunk enough walking through the door to know what I was getting into here, but a few glasses of wine in resulted in me embracing the scene. To set the scene, this is the type of setting that you'd expect to see Patrick Bateman, Bruce Wayne, or just the odd exaggerated dining hall where older men would bring a mistress, or where awkward Ivy leaguers would bring their off-the-boat girlfriends to impress them. Odd, but thank God the wine list was on point and there was no shortage of booze. After the delicious apps came on oversized plates, the mains arrived and were quite generously proportioned for what I expected. The only food lacking were the truffle fries which were soggy...not what would be expected for the price point. Worth trying with your mistress if budget isn't an issue...which it shouldn't be if you can afford 2+ WAGs anyways. read more

Very good on the whole. I normally don't gravitate toward Italian restaurants, but thought this sounded interesting. The decor is really quite stunning with its ultra modern back lighting without being overbearing. The food was great too. It happened to be Restaurant Week, so I gave the Prix Fixe a try. Kobe meatballs to start and Duck Confit for a main. Both were excellent and rich. Fellow diners had the tuna seviche and fish. Both were pleased with their choices. read more

Excellent food and service. I was traveling to Boston, and looking forward to some great food. The restaurant we tried our first night was very mediocre. I ran into a nice man when I went to the bar to get a glass of water. (No one had been to our table during the first 10 or 15 minutes fter seating us @ the Summershack. I met a man at the bar who told me that Sorellina was the "best restaurant in town" He said it was "world class". He was right! My biggest complaint is that I couldn't eat more. One should never leave over food that qas that good. I'm trying to figure out a way to go back before we leave town on Sunday. YUMMMM! read more

Our dinner at Sorellina happened to coincide with the day that my husband and I went on our very first date 9 years ago. As we looked around at the room and soaked in the ambiance we remarked to each other that we had come a long way from Don Pablos and Titanic. The location of Sorellina is a bit funny, located right next to the entrance to the Mass Pike in Copley. Once you walk in though you are greeted cheerily by the hostesses (seriously, there were like an army of them) who took our coats and whisked us in to our table. The dining room has very high ceilings and is decorated in an understated color scheme of black and white. The white banquets looked very comfortable but my husband and I were very happy at a small table tucked away for us. The food was fantastic. We shared the fonduta as an appetizer and I was pleasantly surprised with the size of the dish, there was actually some left over. For our entrees we selected the Maccheroncelli with Kobe beef meatballs (very good, although the meatballs were very peppery.) and the scallops. The scallops were magnificent. Normally the problem with a scallop entree is that they aren't big enough or there aren't enough of them to fill you up, but there were like 5 or 6 decent sized scallops and my husband was full by the time he was done. Our server was attentive but not intrusive and the meal was well paced. I was actually pleasantly surprised when the check came, it wasn't nearly as much as I had anticipated. read more

I'm not sure how much praise I can heap on Sorellina without the review being boring and redundant. The place is pretty much perfect from top to bottom. Sure, it could be a little easier on the pocketbook but for this level of quality I'll gladly pay the extra few bucks and so should you. The food here ranks among the best I've had in Boston -- wait no, anywhere. Sorellina and Taranta are the two best restaurants I've been to in this city -- wait, yeah anywhere. Both have a great waitstaff and really comfortable and elegant dining rooms. I think we got a bit lucky though with Sorellina as we got to sit off to the side on the corner of this large white leather couch they have facing the window. Very nice. The bar looked like a good place to go for a more casual night out and they do a good job of design and using dividers to keep the different sections of the huge room separate and unobtrusive. All three courses were immaculate with top honors going to the world's best "pork chop" -- impossible to beat. The one I had at Grotto pales in comparison. And surprisingly enough they have a good by-the-glass and half-bottle wine selection to go along with their top-notch bottle list. Again, I could go on and on about the great experience had here but before I end this I want to give a special nod to our waiter Kevin who, just like the food and drink, could not have been better. I actually wanted to shake his hand as we were leaving. read more

If there's one thing that every trip to Boston needs to have for us, it's a visit to Sorellina. After stumbling upon this sleek Italian outpost as far back as 2011, we cannot help returning each time we're in town. The cuisine is not particularly innovative or unique per se, erring more toward classic Italian dishes; nevertheless, the execution is absolutely top notch. This coupled with an elegant atmosphere and gracious service makes for a wonderful evening. I must give Sorellina much credit for maintaining quality and consistency over the years. Atmosphere - Sleek and elegant with a trademark backlit black and white forest photograph, tall ceilings and modern lighting. - Cozy and unpretentious setting, feels upscale without trying too hard. We felt very relaxed the entire time. - Two tops and many four tops are seated along banquet seating, where tables can be in close-ish proximity, though on this visit we got a lovely corner setting. - Good bar area for pre- or post-dinner drinks. Food We began with the Burrata ($21) which was creamy and served with nicely paired accompaniments of Sungold Tomatoes, Corn, Oregano, and Caraway Crostini. For our pasta course, my wife and I both had the classic Maccheroncelli served with two beef meatballs doused in Montepulciano sauce and topped with fresh Parmesan shavings. The sauce is addictive, and I could not help but (impolitely) dipping the leftover bread into this decadent sauce. I selected the Veal Milanese ($47) as a main course, which was perfectly executed and better than I had in the city of Milan itself. It's a generous, food coma inducing, veal chop - but I simply have to have it every time we are at Sorellina. I love to dip the veal in the side of smooth, creamy polenta that comes with it, and the marinated tomatoes and arugula help break up the richness. My wife enjoyed her Veal Saltimbocca (Proscuitto, Maitake Mushrooms, Truffle Whipped Potato - $44) with three medallions of moist, flavorful veal. To conclude, we loved the Limone dessert (Meyer Lemon Budino, Polenta Cookie, Blackberries - $12), though decadent and creamy, it had a nice amount of acidity to help cleanse the palate. Beverage For cocktails, I had an excellent martini ($18) prepared as requested, and my wife enjoyed her Harry's Peaches ($15). With dinner, the 2014 Bruno Giacosa Nebbiolo d'Alba ($70) was a lovely representation from the Piedmont - well balanced with just enough acidity to cut through the richness of the food. The wine was of good value, and at a reasonable markup. I really appreciate that the wine list contains many good options across the price spectrum; it's no wonder Sorellina holds the Best of Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator. Service - Our waitress Alba was professional and attentive, she gave great guidance when we had questions about the menu. Excellent job! - Pacing of the courses was well done, allowing the appropriate amount of time to enjoy. read more

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Truffle fries! The atmosphere was very nice and modern. The only thing that bothered me was too many things on the table, and our table felt kind of small for our party, but it actually brought us closer together (literally) which turned out to be good I guess. The food was delicious. I had halibut with a clam sauce and both were great. We also got some orders of truffle fries, tuna tartar and prosciutto...all were very delicious. Oh and the lemon tart! YUM. Lastly, if you are a big eater then don't eat here. It is one of those places you think of when you think fancy restaurant with bite sized portions, but those bites are darn good. read more

I was here for Restaurant week with family and it was GREAT. I was lucky to get a reservation since they seem to book up pretty quickly. Restaurant week is such a good deal since you get 3 courses for a pretty decent price. Their entrance is kind of hidden, but once you step into the space it's very open and spacious. We tried the arugula salad and burrata. The salad had very light dressing and the burrata was delicious! We also had the salmon, chicken, and ribeye. All the dishes were nicely cooked and presented beautifully, but I just remember the ribeye as my favorite dish. It was nicely charred on the edges and still juicy and tender in the center. For the dessert, we tried one each of the three offerings. All three desserts were very light and wasn't too sweet. My favorite one was the one with the berries and some sort of liquor. This place is definitely a special occasion place. They have very delicious offerings and I would want to come back for next year's Restaurant week! read more

I think I am in love!!!! From the moment I walked in I knew this was somewhere I wanted to be! The decor is so beautiful! It is open and airy but at the same time dark and sexy. oooo ahhhh i heart it. We sat at the bar and it was a fabulous way to have a relaxed yet sophisticated meal. The crudo and tartare were amazing, but the carpacchio was seriously out of this world! You must must must try it! The wagyu meatball dish is like elegant beef stroganoff on steroids. I can't sing enough praises for the flavor of that dish! Every element sang individually, and at the same time worked perfectly together. The grilled octopus (pulpo) was cooked to perfection as well, texturally ideal with the most delicious crunch on the outside. Amazing pasta with wild mushrooms and black truffle butter. Veal is also to die for, and the portion is huge! If you get that I would split it, especially if you are starting with some apps. This would be a great date spot and I seriously can't wait to go back! read more

Very stuffy and pretentious. I'm all about going to nice restaurants and spending a pretty penny. However, when I walked into this restaurant I immediately felt cold and unwelcomed. It wasn't the staff. They were nice (though not amazing). They seemed to be putting on airs to make this place the upscale Euro restaurant that they want to be. It wasn't working. The décor was cold and drab. It was just too modern for my liking (I'm sure others would enjoy it more). As for the food. Meh. Nothing that the people in my party got was particularly good. We were enticed by our server to get the truffle fries. We decided to get two orders (at $12 bucks a pop we figured it would satisfy the 6 of us). Nope. It was tiny and there were not many truffles on that. That was extremely disappointing for me because I LOVE truffles. I hear Mistral is owned by the same people. Went there and loved it. Would recommend Mistral over this place. read more

Sorellina food, staff and service are simply superb. In my opinion Sorellina is the best restaurant in Boston. Tonight, Erica took our takeout order over the telephone and she was lovely and professional. We shall order regularly from this fine restaurant. Thank you. The salads, pasta, chicken and desserts were nicely packaged and we had an excellent dinner at home thanks to the wonderful staff and service. read more

I have to give a hearty thank you to the management at Sorellina. After my first negative review, I received a lovely message from them. (I say lovely because I have also received nasty messages from the management of other businesses which forced me to remove those posts.) They even offered a comped meal, which I would have happily taken had I not been so lazy about emailing them back. Anyway, that same girlfriend dragged me back to Sorellina as a trip down memory lane. And this time I was not reluctant due to the incredibly polite management. Unfortunately, the place is still hit or miss. I still like the bar area the best, so we got one cocktail. It was crowded, but we got served in a timely manner. Our table was another story. Despite having reservations, we ended up waiting an extra 30 min. No biggy, we had cocktails. But the hostess stand seemed harried, and when we got to our table we felt rushed. Our server was very brusque and he seemed offended when I asked for tap water. I think that might have put us off on the wrong foot, because he was kind of inattentive all night. The food was hit or miss too. I like the squash blossoms, but not a fan of the tartare, needed salt or something. I got the veal chop and it was okay, but not excellent. My friend got the pasta with crab and peas, which was much tastier than mine, but a little too heavy for my taste. Maybe I've become incredibly cheap as I get older. But when I end up paying over $120 per person I kind of want the experience to be special not routine. read more

The food here was incredible. I had the tuna tartare and the veal foie-gras meatballs.The food my family got was also, incredible, and this place would have gotten five stars if not for our ridiculously unknowledgeable server, Susan. She helped us none whatsoever with food choices, and didn't even offer to share the specials of the night until we had been sitting there for 20 minutes and had already made our choices on what to order... And fine, I know that at 22, I might look young, but at establishments like this, when my family says to bring a certain number of wine glasses to the table, they will do it. Susan, instead, brought two for my parents, and asked "if the young lady has decided on something else to drink." Screw you lady. I'm drinking exactly the same thing that my parents are drinking and I will look you dead in the eye while I do it. Assuming does nothing but make you look like an ass. She rolled her eyes at my 4 year old brother a handful of times, because he was playing a gameboy. Hey, as long as he's distracted and not running around, who gives a flying fickle if he's playing a game boy? Lastly, when she passed out the dessert menu, my stepdad started asking her questions about two particular desserts. She had nothing to say but, "mmhmm, sure, it's good." and proceeded to answer unasked questions.... Sure,he has a little accent, but come on. stapdad: "how is the cake in this one, is it like a pound cake or..? Server: "Ummm it's good. the gelato is chocolate." stepdad: "Ok. but how is the cake? I'm not really looking for something hard..." Server: *Blank stare* Me: THE CAKE. WHAT KIND OF CAKE IS IT? Sever: There is no cake. honestly, I wanted to slap this woman at the end of the dinner. and mind you, because she offered absolutely no help, we chose a pretty poor dessert, the pear cake thing. It was really no good. I could've bought a pound cake, baked a pear, and had better. read more

Our dinner was good, but not excellent. Great ambiance, but sadly nothing about our food stood out enough to bring us back. Verdure: raw crudités with haricot verts, carrots and orange wedges. Menu mentioned olives, but I didn't see any. Supposed to be dressed in a light citrus vinaigrette - light is right, I couldn't taste it at all. Oysters: Perfection, but as long as they're fresh and cleaned properly, it's not a difficult app. to get right. Pasta: 1 person in our party had pasta as a primi, and 2 had pasta as their entree. The portion sizes were exactly the same! Asking what everyone thought I got the same answer, "It's fine," "Not bad," and an "I'm still hungry." Duck: The meat was cooked perfectly, but the skin wasn't crispy (one of the best parts!), just kind of chewy. Served over an apricot polenta. Following the theme of the evening, it was good, not great and for a $40 entree, I expect great. Wine: Took the server's recommendation and had an expensive bottle of Sangiovese that was only average in taste. Our mistake; next time I'd wait for the sommelier. (Do they have one?) Dessert: Italian doughnuts (holes) with a honey-ginger sciroppo (Italian for syrup, but it sounds fancier in Italian, I suppose). These were a hit at our table. Overall, the food didn't meet our expectations, and we left feeling like we overpaid for the dinner and wine that was presented. From other reviews here, I'd say I'm not alone..... read more

If you have dollar bills to spend, this is the place to do it. I've only been here during Restaurant Week (now Dine Out Boston) but the it was definitely worth the trip down. We chose Sorellina because their menu seemed comprehensive and well thought out. Plus, it was the only time we would be able to afford such an expensive restaurant. The restaurant week menu closely resembled their standard menu so to me that was a plus. Some restaurants try to create new dishes just for restaurant week but when I go to try a new place, I want to get the full experience. Most of our part ordered the Ribeye with Foie butter, fingerling potatoes, confit carrots, and vin cotto. I was extremely surprised by the size of this steak. I was imagining a tiny cut of meat but when this slab came out I was in awe. The steak was cooked to a perfect medium rare and was definitely my favorite part of the entire meal. All in all, this was an amazing meal. The food was impressive and the restaurant/service was great. This is definitely a "very special occasion" type of place but it was well worth the trip for Restaurant Week. As a side note, unbeknownst to us at the time, guests of Sorellina were invited to use the restaurant's complimentary car service for transportation within metro Boston. That was our one chance and we blew it. Damn. Check out my blog (complete with pictures and childish humor) for the full review! http://thesuchef.org/2014/04/01/sorellina/ read more

Been going here for about a year now - went back again the other week and I'll be there again this week (I think). It's a great place to take a date or to meet a business partner...and most things in-between. The bartenders are smart and sassy enough to entertain you while you're waiting for the rest of your party to show up (hello April!) - and you can eat at the bar with the full dinner menu. All good, all cool. Had a couple of weird wait staff issues when sitting at the table, tho. (The one that comes to mind was the "strangely bubbly" waitress who kept refilling our wine at scary intervals...and and making strange, obsequious comments to the two of us - we blinked back at her a lot.) I can also do without the gaggle of "hostesses" (hostii? hostesseses?) who attack you at the door. (Well, ok, they do wear slinky, black evening gowns, so that takes the edge off the attack.) Prices are high and the menu is on the small side, but whaddya want? They put their heart into the food (uh, not as disgusting as that sounded) and their collection of Italian reds is over-the-top perfect. The Pappardelle con coniglio - yes, bunnies - is better than any I have ever had, ever. (For the record, I'm Italian-American, and my father loved making pappardelle con coniglio. So, I'm giving up a lot here by saying that.) Completely unexpected at a high end, downtown Boston restaurant/bar thingy. read more

I would like to begin by saying I am normally not into fancy restaurants just because I feel like my taste palette isn't sensitive enough to appreciate the full spectrums of flavors that make expensive restaurant worth the money. I came here for my friend's birthday and it was her favorite restaurant and I figured its an excuse for me to give a fancy restaurant a chance. The place is very romantic and classy, you won't stand out if you wear a full suit because everyone that comes here are very dressed up. The interior is beautifully decorated and each table is setup with a set of decorative plates. Our waitress was very nice and attentive. One thing that delighted me was the quality of the bread here, crunchy crust and soft inside. In most restaurant I have to proactive request bread refill but here they waitress refilled the bread each time we were running low, and the bread was great for soaking up the delicious sauce that comes with each dish. We came here for restaurant week and it was $38 for a three course meal, which is definitely a great deal given you would probably pay $50-60pp for similar food during rest of the year. For appetizer, I got the Cavetelli, I was please to learn all the pasta was made in house and it tasted chewy and delicious. The broth was meaty and perfectly seasoned. I got the Fettuccine for entree and it was absolutely heavenly. The sauce was made with vermont butter which made the entire dish extremely creamy, the cocktail of mushrooms and truffle shreddings on the dish made dish the best pasta I have ever had, the wonder creamy truffle flavor and the chewy al dente pasta is unmatched, a must try! I also had a taste of Ribeye steak my friend got and it was very juicy and tender, a very well made steak entree. For dessert, I got the Sformato, which tasted like nutella whipped cream, very soft, light and extremely delicious and not overpowering. In summary, this is the best Italian restaurant I have ever been to and a great place to impress a date, an excuse to wear a suit and a promise for a delicious meal. read more

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ONE HUNDRED BABY!!! My 100th Review!!! Sorellina. Spectacular. Spendy. Superb. Striking. Swanky. The hostess was fabulously sweet and attentive. A huge plus, especially after my experience at Stephanie's earlier in the week. The restaurant was packed and even so they gave us our pick of 2 two-top tables - we landed at a perfect spot towards the back of the restaurant. Splendid spot for people watching. And boy did we people watch. Judging the crowd, it was full of either business dinners - just like us, dining on the corporate account; or the romantic dates - the wooing, the trying to impress that special someone with the expensive restaurant and shi-shi wine list. Either way, it was a sight to see and be seen... Extensive wine list. Extensive and Expensive. We ordered the San Felice 'Campogiovanni' Brunello di Montalcino ($95/bottle)- a wonderful selection recommended by our waiter. He of course offered up recommendations on much more expensive bottles, but our Finance department is already keen on our dining habits when we travel, so we were trying to be good... Wonderful and delicious dishes. We started out with the Insalata (Greens w/ red wine vinaigrette and fog goat cheese) and Mache (Bresaola, gorgonzola, toasted pistachios w/ a truffle vinaigrette). The salads are pricey as with the entire meal ... $16 for a salad? Yes. For our main courses we ordered the Maccheroncelli (Kobe beef meatballs, barolo sauce and parmigiano) and the Spaghetti (chitarra di farro, gulf shrimp, guanciale, chiles). Both dishes were amazing! My spaghetti was delicious, but I would have preferred less shrimp and more noodles. Crazy, no? How often do you hear that they overdo seafood in dishes? Never... And it wasn't overdone, I just was more in the mood for pasta. For dessert we ordered the warm budino with vanilla ice cream. The perfect end to the amazing dinner dishes. I have to give kudos to our waiter - he was fabulous! He was busy. He was perfect. He made dead-on recommendations on our dishes and even though we were only a table of 2 (he was also serving a table of 8 ordering uber expensive bottles of wine and oodles of food) he paid tons of attention to us. As the night continued we built a good rapport with the man, chatting about the area, how he came to Boston, his puppy, etc. So much so that we were offered the restaurant car service to take us anywhere we wanted for the night. Fabulous!!! read more

Went here with a friend for a pre-bday celebration. This place is always pretty hard to get into, so he made a reservation and we were seated right away. To start, this restaurant has a great aesthetic and ambiance to it. It hits a high level of decor without being too over the top. To start, we decided to split the tuna tartare and the famed wagyu meatballs. The tuna tartare came out first and was quite tasty. It was served over a bed of ice and provided a great bite. I just wish they had given double the amount of crisped chips to eat it with. Little did I know, the tuna would be the lesser of two amazing apps. I only say that because the wagyu meatball dish was seriously delicious. The meat was so tender and juicy and packed with flavor. In addition to the meatballs, the pasta was cooked perfectly and the sauce that was served with the dish was to die for--so much so that we used the leftover bread to quickly sop it up before they cleared our plates. For our entrees, we decided to split the halibut and the ribeye--after hearing some rave reviews about it on Yelp. The halibut couldn't have been cooked better. It was soft and flaky and took on so many of the flavors of the rest of the dish--and was a decent size as well. Unfortunately, the ribeye ended up being our least favorite dish of the night. I don't know if it was just a fluke--or if we just didn't appreciate the dish--but it just didn't have a great overall taste. My friend mentioned that it almost tasted fishy--which I couldn't argue with. There was also a lot of fat throughout the meat so it was a bit hard to get to the tender parts at times. In addition, the potatoes that it was served with were pretty cold, which didn't help the dish either. For dessert, we settled for the molten chocolate cake after we realized that the nutella bombolinos were taken off the menu. The cake was very good--but certainly not as impressive as most of the rest of the meal. Also, it came with a small dollop of ice cream that was good--but was much too small in my opinion. Overall, it pains me not to be able to give this place 5 stars, but that ribeye just was so poorly done in my opinion that it knocked the overall experience down to 4 stars. In addition, we ordered a couple of cocktails and I can't say that I was very impressed, as they make it clear that their focus is on the wine menu. That being said, our waiter was one of the most friendly and professional I have ever experienced. He was very attentive and even brought out our meal in courses after learning that we were splitting each dish. That along with the fact that they brought out the dessert with a candle and Happy Birthday written on the plate, really highlights the focus on customer experience that this place has. read more

I have to echo the sentiments of the yelpers who went during restaurant week... disappointing! I had been wanting to try Sorellina sooo badly. A group of friends and I got together for restaurant week and scored a week night reservation. The place was packed. Good sign! Sat at the bar while we waiting for our table to be ready.. fantastic cocktails. Once we were seated, our waitress came over - she was pleasant, took our drink order and brought us bread right away. I really thought we were off to a good start! I had the lentil soup with pork shoulder which was so amazing that I wanted to lick the bowl. I might have, actually. Then the evening started to go downhill. From this point on, the busboys were the highlight of the evening (hilarious!). Our waitress completely disappeared. My entree (I had the steak) was not impressive at all. It was a steak. Not cooked medium rare like I had asked. I could have done a better job at home. Then our waitress disappeared again and our plates seriously sat on our table for 30 minutes after we had finished eating. Now, I get it.. leisurely dinner, chit chat, that's great. But one thing that REALLY irks me is when clean plates sit on the table for longer than they're supposed to. Come on!! Dessert was also pretty dull.. I had something with apples in it - I think it was cake - bleh. The chocolate pudding was pretty good, but that's all it was - chocolate pudding. Who is impressed with chocolate pudding?? Once our waitress came back to the table she was very snooty. I was really unimpressed with the service and, interestingly, looking around you could tell that the people who were there for restaurant week were getting bad service and the people there for the normal menu were getting great service. I think this is horrible. The point of restaurant week is to entice people to come back to your restaurant and spend the big bucks on the real food!! Not make them sorry they came. I would love to go back to Sorellina and have a regular meal - I truly believe the 5 star reviews that rave about this restaurant. But it might take me a little while to get over my first experience... read more

I was hesitant at first because of all the hype I was preparing myself for dissapointment. But it lived up to the reputation and then some. The fettucine, with wild mushrooms is dripping with a black truffle butter that is so simple in flavors but tastes different with every bite. With high windows, hostesses immaculately clad in black and an interior swathed in white - Sorrelina runs the risk of looking "miami" or "new york" but somehow pulls off down-to-earth elegance in a way that is perfectly Boston. read more

Gotta say it like it is: just not that great. I had been to pretty much every restaurant in the area (long-time South Ender), and had been saving Sorellina for a special occasion. It has a reputation as one of the most romantic and elegant restaurants in Boston-- it seems that they are resting on those laurels, rather than working to actually give their guests a special experience. Though we had a reservation, we were shoved by the fire exit (ahem-- "cozy corner," as the hostess put it) and spent the evening wondering what our responsibilities were in the event of an emergency. The ambiance in the restaurant looked nice when I got up to use the restroom and had a quick drive-by glance at the rest of the place. Bad start. Our waiter then came by, did not introduce himself and then rambled off specials too quickly for us to even understand what he was saying. We ordered our cocktails and asked for a minute to review the menu, to which he scoffed as if we were slowing his night down. He was smug the entire time. We wanted to put in just our appetizer to start (trying to elongate the night since it was a special occasion) and he said, "well then you will upset if your ribeye takes 30 minutes and you will have to wait" --- UM. WHAT? We said we were not planning on ordering steak and also that we would not mind the wait between apps and the main course. He scoffed again. So rude. We asked for the half order of the fettuccini and he brought us a split full order -- which we definitely got charged for. To be fair - it was delicious. Still rushed by our waiter, we ordered our entrees: salmon & branzino. No side order. Our waiter mistakenly brought us truffle fries and we kindly said, "oh, we did not order the fries" so he took them away...Most restaurants would have left them as a sign of courtesy, right? And to top it off, my husband ordered bread that never came. The salmon was very good, nice and light in a savory sauce. The branzino had the charm and taste of a denuded Filet-O-Fish from McDonald's, only more pallid and expensive. Both pieces of fish were accompanied by a too-small amount of vegetables. A memorable meal, for the wrong reasons. It's not like this is a horrible restaurant, it's just not worth the fanfare or price. It wouldn't take much for them to get their act together and stop trading on their reputation. read more

Disclaimer: I don't ever crave Italian food. That is, in a crazy, can't live without it manner. I took some people here b/c they craved authentic Italian and I hadn't been here yet. Honestly, the evening started out great and never went down from there. I figured I would be fine once I saw the fish entrees filling the menu. Everyone was very generous with sharing of their entrees. Given that, I can say both the tuna and cod were my selections of taste! Both were simply wonderful! For dessert, def recommend the Semi Freddo and Sorbetto. Mocha and ice creamy-like goodness? How can you go wrong? The one item I still want to try. Alaskan octopus....and the spicy potatoes. I guess that means a return visit. read more

And that is how the experience is supposed to be. I don't even care if it's only because management knew I was coming back in this evening (and would probably write an updated review). After my last visit I (obviously) wrote about my lackluster experience here on yelp. I was contacted by the manager of Sorellina less than 12 hours later offering to help correct the situation. In a city not particularly renowned for stellar customer service, I was impressed. The very generous offer a gift card was motivation enough for me to make a repeat visit with the boyfriend and his parents on the night of 7/30. The most significant upgrade this time around: our server was amazing. His name was Mark (so request him if you go!) He was present enough to attend to anything we needed, but unobtrusive enough to allow us to linger over our meal. He was witty, entertaining, and in general a pleasure. He was open with suggestions and could readily explain anything on the menu, which was very helpful when just about everything sounds delicious. Onto the food, spectacular. Food was never really the issue though, so I don't feel the need to write about that too much other than to say try the truffle fries, and you should kick your own ass if you come here and don't get the lobster gnocchi. Sorellina, you have redeemed yourself. I will be back, requesting a table instead of a booth and Mark as my server. Now that I know how good you're capable of being, the bar has been set high! read more

If you are looking for a romantic and fancy restaurant in Boston, especially around Copley, Sorellina it is! This is my third time in Sorellina, and this time I came here for my friend's birthday. For appetizers, definitely try out the tuna tartare and truffle fries, they are one of my favorite~ and I'm sure you cannot find anything similar in any other restaurants around Boston. As for entry, I would recommend Ribeye, the meat quality was great and was cooked perfectly! I would say, Sorellina is def a "must-try" restaurant in Boston! read more

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Had a wonderful Valentines dinner here. Inside is beautiful. Pictures do not do it justice. We started with the meatball to share. The sauce really makes the dish. My girlfriend had the filet and I went with the scallops. Both dishes were delicious. I was worried that my dish wouldn't fill me up but it was so rich with the chestnut purée, back and trumpet mushrooms. We actually skipped on dessert because we were too full. Next time we will have to make room. Thank you so much for a wonderful night. read more

Sorellina - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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I am absolutely in love with the food at Sorellina. I must admit that I did go for a corporate dinner and therefore was not footing the bill, but I assume that if you're going here on your own dime you know that its a bit pricey. The service was great - our waiter was attentive but not overbearing. He had thoughtful recommendations for anyone who had questions. The decor of the restaurant is very trendy and even though it is a large space (especially with the very high ceilings) it feels more intimate because of the way they divided the room. Food: We had a large assortment of apps. The Tuna Tartare, Beef Carpaccio, Oysters, Verdure (Vegetable Salad), Crab & Polpo (octopus). Everything I tried was really good! The table tended to stay away from the Polpo and I couldn't eat the shellfish but the table enjoyed it. Pasta: We each had a small portion of the Maccheroncelli (Kobe Meatballs) - they brought around individual portions for everyone at the table. The meatballs were awesome and the sauce was really good. We also had Fettuccine with assorted mushrooms and truffle - this was surprisingly light for a pasta. The sauce was a simple olive oil infused with truffle but the truffle was not overpowering. Main Course: I finally settled on the Veal which i was thrilled with. The veal was so big that I could only eat half of it (and of course took the rest back with me because I couldn't waste it). It was topped with salad of arugula and heirloom tomatoes. They also provided polenta - which i am sure was good but i'm not a polenta person. For dessert we had a chocolate ganache cake and berries in a cream sauce. Overall, I would highly recommend this place and I would definitely go again. The food was fabulous, the atmosphere was trendy and we received great service. read more

I was hoping for a little better from this place after hearing great things. The dining space was kind of loud and the decor was modern chic but also bland. My fiancee's cocktail was pretty good. But my food was just a little north of OK. My fiancee enjoyed her salad and her ribeye steak. I had the Spaghetti with Prawns, chili and a spicy tomato broth which was fine but the prawns were a little overcooked. And my salmon was cooked very nicely but was really lacking in flavor. The tiramisu which we shared was completely missing any coffee flavored liqueur. What?! That was really weird - a tiramisu with no bite of the liqueur. For a high end place like this I guess I was just expecting a little too much and found most of the experience disappointing. I might try this place again but not before I try a lot of other restaurants in the city. read more

Sorellina is without question one of the top restaurants in Boston. The food was incredible. My wife got the beet ravioli appetizer and I got the foie gras butter crostini with mushrooms. Both appetizers were delicious. My wife and I both agreed that the beet raviolis were the best raviolis we may have ever had, and the crostini was not far behind. For entrees, my wife got the Kobe beef meatballs and pasta and I ordered the veal chop. Both were spot on. For desert we split the jelly donuts (no we didn't stop at DD on the way home; Sorellina actually has a jelly donut desert), which were like DD jelly donut munckins on steriods! I would highly recommend anything we ordered and I would imagine that what we tried was only the tip of the iceberg of the great items on Sorrelina's menu. As a side note, while we were at Sorrelina, management and the staff assisted a women through a diabetic seizure about as beatifully as anyone aside from a doctor could have done. The general manager had staff bolting around the restaurant to assist and sat with the woman holding her hand and calming her long after the seizure had passed. We were sitting right next to the woman who suffered the seizure and otherwise probably wouldn't have known anything happend because management and the staff handled the emergency with such grace that I would suspect that 95% of the people in the restaurant that night had no idea what was going on. Management deserves an A++ for their effort. In all, at Sorellina you most certainly get what you pay for with respect to not only the food, but also the fantastic service and great atmosphere. Definitely deserving of 5 stars. read more

SoreLina is reinventing classic Italian dishes that does't need a new spin. The Meatball dish is very interesting, abet much too rich to stand by its self. I had the Veal Saltimbocca. It didn't "jump into my mouth." It was 3 cylinders of Veal, (not veal cutlets) stacked on their ends much like small sausages. They were wrapped in prosciutto and sage. Good, but very odd and not a knockout. There famous Raviolo were overdone where it was hard boiled. My daughter wouldn't send it back even though I saw at another table the same issue and like a good restaurant they quickly replaced it. The space is very nice but the staff (aside from our server) were quite aloof. Quite Expensive. In fact I had a delightful glass of Macon Village. Went I got home I went to my wine store and bought a bottle for $12.99. I paid $17 for a glass at Sorellina. Perhaps it was just a bad night for them. read more

Lovely atmosphere and great food. The beet ravioli was incredible. Our waiter was very knowledgeable and helped us pick wine. This is a great place for an intimate meal but can handle larger groups, too. read more

Of the three restaurants I hit during Restaurant Week, I would say Sorellina comes in second with KO Prime as my top pick. It was a close one for second place between Sorellina and Rialto. But, it was the freshly baked warm bread that won me over. After being voted as Best of Boston for 2007 by Boston Magazine, I had high expectations. With modern, clean, black and white decor, the atmosphere is sophisticated and chic. Unfortunately, I was a bit disappointed in food and service. Our waitress was friendly, but the servers had no clue who ordered what at the table and served the wrong dishes several times. There was also no follow up after each course which is usually expected for this scale of restaurant. Served in a cast iron bowl, my tomato soup was simple and hearty. For my entree, I was thrilled to see something other than salmon as the fish option on the RW menu. But the other two choices - duck and braised short ribs - also looked appetizing. I went with the sea bass hoping I made the right choice. I really did not want to sit in envy staring at my friends eating duck and braised short ribs. Thankfully, my pan roasted sea bass served with summer vegetables and cus cus was a treat. I enjoyed the crispiness of the skin. My dessert, on the other hand, was a different story. I sat with my bowl of tart berries sitting on some whipped cream thinking, Damn, why didn't I order the vanilla bean custard!?! The regular menu had some eye-catching entrees, but I think I'll just hit its sister, Teatro, next time I want Italian. read more