Went in after a concert to get some drinks. I have to admit I am particular with drinks but know what I like and can offer bartenders suggestions to help make me my drink. My boyfriend had no trouble getting his drink, a vodka soda with lemon. I, on the other hand asked for something with amaretto and Malibu. Please note, I've had drinks in the past at other bars with those liquors with no problem. Bartender said she'd never heard of it and didn't go that extra mile with me at all. I ended up with my standard Malibu pineapple and semi annoyed. The male bartender was more concerned about talking with his friends and we had to wait for the female bartender to get us another round of drinks. Bottom line: it's Saturday night, put some pep in your step and learn how to make some new drinks! read more

Wonderful open space. Great round tables for large groups. Attentive and detail oriented staff. One of the most impressive dining spots in Boston, frankly. Dishes: - The MACCHERONCELLI!!! Kobe beef meatballs...need I say more? - The veal Milanese...in its truest form - Cioccolato...just try it and thank me later If you are a true food connoisseur, you have to go here (or Sorellina's sister restaurant, Mistral). read more

Ate here last night during our traditional Magnificent 7 monthly eat out. Picked Sorellina's restaurant during Dine Out week and tried their prix fix menu especially chosen for the week. Each dish on the menu is priced at $38.00. By the way all spots participating in restaurant week are priced similarly. The fare included aside from appetizers,a dish of fish, salmon. A chicken dish, steak or a pasta choice. Our table enjoyed all the different entrees and each was served on time and prepared exactly as ordered. The drinks are extra and they didn't skimp on the liquor. The service is traditionally exceptional. The desserts, included were delicious as well. The owners other restaurant include, Mistral, L'andana, Ostra Sorellina's and I can't remember the other name. The all feature different cuisine and all are trendy and beautifully appointed with dynamite service and food. Highly recommended. read more

Delicious food, chill ambiance, beautiful dining room, good service. Ideal for a date night or grownups special occasion dinner.

Sorellina wasn't offering a tasting menu the evening of our visit. The chef went out of his way to create a fantastic dining experience for us sending us all of his best dishes. The 10 course meal was memorable! The lobster was amazing. read more

I've tried Sorellina several times now and it is a challenging restaurant to review. The food is consistently good. It's always 4 stars plus and frequently rates 5 stars. The Cesar salad is superb with a savory dressing and tangy white anchovies. I love those gourmet white anchovies! The Kobe meatballs are fantastic with a rich and soul satisfying Barolo sauce. The papardelle pasta with duck confit, beans and Vidalia onions is great. It's a very balanced dish, but the sauce and the ingredients challenge each other and make it interesting at the same time. The lobster is a consistent bright spot on the entrée menu. Sorellina has a comfortable and welcoming ambiance. The décor is upscale, but also soft and warm. You can quickly feel at home here. So what's the problem? The service is the problem. I've had some of the best service in the city here and I've also had some of the worst service in the city here. There is no rhyme or reason to it. I've dined here as a twosome when the place was mostly empty and had the waiter begrudgingly serve us as if he was doing us a favor and I've dined here with a larger group when the restaurant was packed and the waitress provided the most attentive and knowledgeable service you will receive anywhere. We could easily have imagined we were her only responsibility that night. I just don't understand how one restaurant can deliver such different experiences on different nights. Sorellina has the potential to be a world class restaurant if they can iron out their service problems, but until they do, I'm giving them three stars. I don't care how good the food is. At some point the quality of even superb food like they serve here can't outshine the crankiness of the wait staff. read more

Exquisite. I had a wonderful port wine sauced ravioli dish here that was out of this world. When I go to an expensive restaurant, I want food that I could/would never make at home. And, Sorellina delivers! Service was very attentive, and the tables were spaced far enough apart to allow for relatively private conversation. I'd go back in a minute. read more

I just wanted to write a review to let your restaurant know that I had a great experience at your place. I am in the business and frequently dine out on Mondays to enjoy other restaurants in the area. The food and service was excellent but I have two complaints. Our appetizers came out in a timely manner and the took the time to split them for myself and my girlfriend. After ordering our entrees I noticed that the bar set up two spots for two guests ( or so I thought). After a few minutes what looked like the same order we had just placed was placed at these settings and the manager and hostess sat down in those spots. Realizing that it wasn't their food the manager brought the food back to the kitchen and reheated the food and brought it back out to us not thinking we had noticed. The second issue I have is watching a manager and a hostess take up a spot at the bar and demanding more wine, when paying guests are looking for seats. A guest should never have to witness this and it happened to me at Mistral as well. There is a time and a place for staff to dine and it is not in front of the guest. read more

This is a very chic italian restaurant. It is a place to see and be seen. I just like the decor and the atmosphere here. The Wagu meat is delicious here but costly. The food prep and the service is really very good. Save room for dessert. This place is a bit spendy, but worth it. read more

Came here during a weekday night and place it seemed to be a popular time. Ordered a Peach Bellini, truffle fries, and the fettuccini with truffle butter and mushrooms. The peach Bellini was alright, made a little different compared to how I normally drink them. The truffle fries were amazing! Just the perfect bit of tangy. The pasta dish was good, not extraordinary, but still better than Olive Garden. My friend ordered mashed potatoes and if I high recommend it. They are the perfect combination of buttery and salty. It was a perfect balance! Place is really well decorated. A lot of older white business men, most likely having company dinners. read more

Rather disappointed. Where are those true delicious Italian restaurants in Boston? :( Over-priced and not as good as expected.

Service was excellent and steaks rank at the top of the list. Wine list is very good and the side dishes were wonderful...

I was also here for restaurant week in March of 09 and although I was a bit worried given some of the negative RW reviews of Sorellina here on Yelp, I was extremely pleased with my meal and found it to be just as good as when I dined here in February (not during an RW). We started our meal with the salumi appetizer (part of the RW menu) which featured salami, small chunks of cheese some hot peppers and a delicious vinagrette. This was a nice portion, beautifully presented on a long white plate. It also went very nicely with the complimentary bread. I was really impressed with how they kept the bread coming even without us asking for more. Very nice! We also each had an individual kobe meatballs as an intermezzo. We added these in apart from the RW menu as we were dying to try them after hearing so many good things. These were absolutely delish! I loved the meatball, of course, but the sauce coating it was even better. Yum. We then had the sirloin as our entree. This was a very generous portion, nicely charred and served with a nice melange of potatoes and greens. Very satisfying. We also ordered an order of the truffle fries. TO DIE FOR! IMO, these are now the best fries I've ever had. They are coated in a delectable truffle oil and topped with shredded cheese. I will be coming back here many times for these! The dessert (part of the RW menu), a crema, chocolate mousse and pistachio biscotti was just okay... certainly the low point of the meal, but everything else was so good. We were also very pleased with the service. Our water glasses were always filled. Our wine was poured from the bottle as we needed it and the bread just kept coming even without asking. Also, as I mentioned in my earlier review, the atmosphere of this place is just so fabulous. I adore the back lit mural of the countryside. So awesome. I can't wait to go back. read more

desserts. The service too was good. My only complaint was the scale of the restaurant. Lots of tables close together. It is a bit of a scene. read more

One of the lovelier spots in the city, tucked behind the beautiful library and replicating the feel of a European garden resturant. What this place does best is bring you a superior version of food you can get a thousand other places for less. Decide for yourself if that suits your taste and expectations. Of course, the fries are a must, as you must have heard. The carpaccio is one of my favorites, and I doubt I'll ever go without it; the maccheroncelli is also phenomenal, a kind of refined cousin to Swedish meatballs. I can't say there's anything particular poor about the entrees, but nothing notable, either, and they are surpassed by the superior salads, sides, and appetizers that will satisfy you for less. Perhaps my favorite date spot in the city. read more

WONDERFUL! Better than Mistral. Has the best servers, and they are very accommodating. They took back my overdone steak and brought me one grilled to a medium rare perfection. Romantic, chic environment and a must when in Boston. read more

My husband and I wanted a date night out and Sorrelina did not disappoint. Our cocktails (grapefruit martini and Harry's Peaches) were phenomenal. Our wine suggestion was perfect and the lobster gnocchi and mushroom fettuccine were divine. Great place for a special occasion. read more

The meal was great and tasty. The decoration is kind of fun. Ambience is good, not very my type but fun and modern and classy at the same time. read more

Like the rest of the restaurants in the Columbus Hospitality Group collection, Sorellina puts on a good performance on all fronts. Service was attentive, food was yummy and ambiance is elegant yet versatile enough for multiple occasions. The mains are a bit pricey but i enjoyed the pastas and fish. Try the gnocchi, burrata, oysters, eggplant rollatini, halibut and scallops. read more

Oh my goodness we had an amazing meal here! We started with an appetizer of the mushroom truffle fettuccine - which was amazing and took us right back to so many meals we had in Italy! For my main course I had the lobster gnocchi, which wasn't a huge portion, but was cheaper than other items and was somewhere in between appetizer and entree size (most of the pastas you can choose between two sizes but the gnocchi is an exception). It was outstanding. It was easily the best gnocchi I've had in the U.S., and the lobster and lobster sauce were perfect. My husband got then filet which was incredibly tender and delicious. We also ordered a side of the eggplant rollitini which was so so good - perfect balance of fun flavors and in perfect bite-sized pieces. For dessert we ordered the chocolate molten dessert, which of course was also excellent. What a great meal! read more

This place is good. I wouldn't say it was the best meal ever, but still pretty damn good. Be sure to try the kobe beef meatball appetizer - woo-hoo, that's good! Oh, this place is seriously spendy...I wasn't a fan of the bill. Service was very good, as was the food. Atmosphere fits the price tag. read more

I admittedly had a free dinner here, but thought that the food was delicious. It was probably the best expensive lobster dish I've had were the lobster was cooked perfectly in a creamy sauce that was still light. The English peas were bright and added a nice color to the presentation. The interior of the restaurant was also open and well decorated. Would make a nice special occasion dinner. read more

Visited Sorellina last night per the recommendation of my date. He had been there a number of times before, and knew that the atmosphere, food selections, and service would not disappoint. I would say that for the most part, he was on par. First, Sorellina does offer valet for its diners, which can be very helpful when trying to park on that side of the Back Bay. Upon entering this venue, you are greeted with a very large and open environment, well decorated with neutral colors that compliment the striking photographs, ceiling arrangement, large white pillars, and shelving. The white marble bar at the front of the venue is also inviting to guests looking to come in for a casual cocktail or wait while their table is being prepared. Once seated at our table, we found that the simple, yet unique dishes actually brought a nice feel to the presentation. Although our server took a while to attend to us, other staff did stop by in the interim to meet our needs. We started with cocktails, a raspberry gimlet and a dirty martini. Both came out perfectly prepared to our requests. We followed with shared appetizers, the salmon tartar and the Polpo (grilled octopus, squid ink cous cous, cherry peppers, finocchio). We were pleased that they evenly split the dishes between my date and I into our own portions when served. However, I believe the tartar tasted too much like a cole slaw, and the Polpo, although presented well and delicious overall, needed a bit more seasoning. For our main courses, we decided to split the Filet Minon (8oz. Tenderloin, beech mushrooms, whipped potatoes, Montepulciano sauce) done Black & Blue and the Veal ( "saltimbocca," prosciutto, mushrooms, truffle whipped potato). We accompanied the meal with a Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, 2008. The meals were both delivered perfectly prepared, and the veal came with a side of polenta to compliment the dish. I found that the steak was the favorite of the two. With some fantastic sauces and seasonings, pared with the polenta, this dish was VERY enjoyable. The veal was a large portion, and the cheese and tomatoes that topped the meat made for a great paring of tastings. The wine also accompanied the meal well. We skipped out on dessert, but did stay around for quite some time to finish our wine, enjoy some espresso and converse. As it was by this time late on a Monday evening, we were one of two other parties there until nearly 11:30PM. Our server did not rush us along at all, and was certain to pour our wine for us at any glimpse that our glasses were getting low. I felt that for the experience, the venue was adequately priced. I was also very satisfied with the food, service and atmosphere. I would definitely recommend this venue for dinner dates, family gatherings, a business meeting, or a girl's dinner. I would also recommend dressing well for the venue. I did not see any patrons dressed in jeans or looking poorly put together during our stay. The valet is quite helpful and the bar scene was pretty good for a Monday night (only two seats were left open when we arrived). read more

Beautiful restaurant with exceptional service. Thoroughly enjoyed the broccoli rabe with chili and garlic and the gnocchi with spicy tomato brodo. read more

Beautiful restaurant, super romantic and great for a date. The service was so nice, particularly the food runners/bussers who made sure we never had an empty bread bowl (much appreciated). We got the lobster gnocchi was good but wasn't the best I've ever had. It's a nice spot but isn't exceptional. read more

Food and service all fine. Very nice location and decor. A bit expensive for the value but lovey as delicious for a special birthday or event! read more

I should preface this review by saying that this is a restaurant week review. I've visited Sorellina for dinner outside of Restaurant week and the meal was superb, but Restaurant week was just very good (which is not bad, it's just that I was expecting better, hence the 4 stars). My beau and I both had the soup and duck for our starter and main. The soup was outstanding and the flavors were well-balanced. The duck, however, could have been better. The thigh & leg pieces were perfectly cooked, but the breast was a little dry and that was unexpected. If you ate the breast with the skin then it was fine, but there's only so much duck skin you can consume without making yourself ill (even if it's all in your mind as you imagine your arteries clogging). For dessert, we shared the panna cotta and the chocolate crema. Both were fantastic, although after all that duck fat we should've probably only shared one of those two. read more

4 stars, maybe 4 1/3. Clearly high quality, delicious food - modern Italian fare, contemporary decor, spacious and high end ambience. Not giving it a 5 star only because this isn't innovative, unique or particularly memorable. But I would go back again if I was staying nearby. I went on a somewhat empty night, lots of suits. This was probably given the location near all the Copley Place hotels and John Hancock Building, but the food was yummy. Everyone enjoyed it. My friend had kobe meatballs pasta and salad verdure. i started with the foie gras (which tasted more like liver than i'm used to), and the cuscinetti - yummy little pillows of lobster farcito and lobster sugo. We got the zeppole doughnuts and the cioccolato dessert. Both were good. read more

Great ambience. Amazing food. Best service. Came her for Valentines dinner and the place turned out to be fascinating. Very elegant yet fancy. read more

(Update after 3-4 more visits) - Head chef has changed, and most dishes have become saltier. The blue prawn spaghetti now has guanciale, adding a significant amount of salt to the entire dish. The prawns, spaghetti, and the spiced tomato sauce were still excellent though. We had an Xxxtremely salty plate of broccoli rabe. I like to eat well-seasoned but this was bordering on a crime. - Veal tortellini with foie gras+marsala sauce is now on the reg menu. GET IT. Those little parcels are perfect. - Truffle fries were good, but they just a tad soft and there was barely any truffle flavor. Please give me the flavor that you've described on your menu :( - Another highly consistent, good dish is the meatball + maccheri. I didn't know meatballs could be so sophisticated... read more

Highly recommend Sorellina for Restaurant Week. They do not skimp on the menu at all.The burrata appetizer is amazing and they are very generous with the ribeye. read more

Poor service. I came here before but was never treated like this. Their food is always good. My sisters just turned 21 and went to Sorellina to celebrate. The waiter was very rude. He took the menu away without even asking, we didn't even order drinks yet. When we ordered wine, he said "make sure you guys have IDs" with attitude. He didn't make any mistakes and the food was still good. But you could definitely tell he wasn't taking care of our table as he did other tables. And at the end he threw the bill on our table. I wish I could remember his name so I can talk to the manager. We wanted to celebrate the good day with a good spirit but that waiter ruined our day. read more

Posh, swanky, comfortable ambiance, top notch service and most importantly just great food. Stand outs: Burrata, some sort of salmon tartare with caviar, polenta (the best I've ever had) that tasted like creamy, velvety silk, beautiful beet salad, chocolate molten cake and the wine selection. Great place for business dinners or to impress a date. read more

You really can't go wrong at Sorellina! I think this is a great spot for a special occasion or date night. My husband is also a huge fan, with the tuna tartar app and lobster gnocchi being his favorite items on the menu. He said the rib eye was very good too. The homemade fettuccine is wonderful, but the burrata or mozzarella starters (changing seasonally) and the eggplant rollatini are my personal favorites- so creamy and flavorful. Even a simple salad or side of broccoli rabe is done well. I wasn't a fan of the tiramisu (something about the texture wasn't right to me), but my husband finished it off. Go for the molten chocolate lava cake, nutella donuts or cheese plate for dessert! read more

Food and service was amazing! I took my boyfriend here for his birthday dinner, and we were impressed with everything! I ordered the gnocchi, not knowing it came with lobster. I'm a vegetarian, and I'm not a fan of sea food in general, but the lobster that came on this dish was fabulous. My boyfriend ordered something - (I forget the name of the dish) - that had meatballs, linguine, and parmesan; he was also very impressed. I got the moscato for wine - perfect temperature. For dessert, we got the tiramisu with some coffee - amazing!! The only thing is that the portions are a little small. I didn't mind at all because I'm not a fan of big portions, but if you like a bigger sized plate, just don't expect to get a huge serving here. Our waitress was sweet and on top of everything. Definitely will be back!! read more

One of the best restaurant experiences and one of the best meals I've ever had. Flawless service, excellent food and drinks, marvelous atmosphere; I can think of nothing wrong with this place. read more

Certainly not a real Italian restaurant in any way shape or form, perhaps more like a pretentious Italian wannabe. A horrid experience. Nothing like Mistral or other similar restaurants of that caliber. I was dumbfounded by the rudeness impoliteness and unfriendliness of the staff. Most likely not their fault but the management's fault. read more

Awesome experience. We went for my boyfriends birthday and enjoyed it thoroughly. I was dressed in dark jeans, dressy top and nice boots and felt completely comfortable, but some others were dressier. Everything was delicious, but the burrata and the desserts (Bombolini and Chocolate cake) were the highlights. The cocktails were really well done as well. Our server Mark (Marc?) was phenomenal from beginning to end. Kind, helpful, attentive - just awesome! It was expensive but worth every penny. We'd definitely return! read more

Our dinner at Sorellina on June 26, 2019 was one of the best dining experiences of my culinarily blessed life. The tortellini's flavor was so rich; it literally exploded in my mouth. The various vodka martinis my guest and I drank were splendid. Thomas is a spectacular waiter--knowledgeable, pleasant, responsive and kind. read more

Came here with my boyfriend to celebrate an anniversary and it was amazing. We came early and grabbed a drink at the bar. We were greeted with friendly smiles and asked if we wanted our coats checked. Drink selection was huge! We seated in a cozy place in the restaurant and was immediately waited on. We first ordered some glasses of wine. Our first course we had the oysters which were great - nothing like I had before. We heard such great things about he gnocchi with lobster we decided to split it as an appetizer, which they did no problem. I happen to get up from the table when they delivered the gnocchi and my boyfriend said they immediately placed a cover on my plate so it would remain warm. That dish was to die for. I had the steak and my boyfriend had he veal. Both were great and good portions. We both left stuffed and didn't have room for dessert. Our waiter was so nice and we elongated our night by ordering dishes as we went. Great place. Would love to come back. read more