Long term patron. I have downgraded from 5 to 4 stars. Fish selection very boring. Only had cod and salmon on the menu. No branzino (sea bass). How can an Italian restaurant not have branzino? It was available at Whole Foods the same day so should not be a problem. Fish selection made me think I was at a Boston restaurant in 1980! Otherwise quite good. Pasta was excellent and my wife liked the lamb. upscale restaurant should have an interesting menu. read more

This is by far my most favorite restaurant. No matter what you order, they never disappoint. Thomas, our waiter, provides the BEST service and is very nice and classy. I could eat here every night of the week. Can't wait to go back. read more

Great restaurant all around. Food was beyond our expectations, service was impeccable and ambiance made such a great date spot! Will return in the future. read more

I went to Sorrelina - I think it's a bit overrated. The filet was overcooked and the short-rib was dry. The warm chocolate cake was delicious (though I prob could make it at home). Our server was nice, but clearly had too many tables. I think I saw him a total of 3-4 times. PS Your back-servers and bussers are awesome! read more

I decided to surprise my boyfriend for his 26th birthday and take him to Sorellinas for diner. I had stopped in and reserved a table for two a week before the 23rd of December, 2012. They did a very good job at reminding me about my reservation/time/etc via voice mails (not that I would forget his birthday but it was nice to be reminded). The location? GREAT! Located next to the MBTA, it was a hop skip and step to the front door. We were warmly greeted by the hostess, who promptly took our coats for the coat check and had someone lead us to our table. My boyfriend was in smiles from start to finish (I have to admit the restaurant is very gorgeous...). We took our seats, and shortly after a few minutes our server, Ivy, approached our table. She seemed friendly, informing us of their specials for the night, etc. We started off with a glass of red wine each and oysters for the appetizer... We were both pretty hungry so after she walked away I looked around and saw the other tables had a baguette with butter to ease their stomachs before the first wave of food arrived. Ivy came back to our table, which is when I asked her if we could also have bread.... I guess that isnt something youre supposed to ask for. She instantly caught an attitude with me and said, 'We bring that after youve ordered your entree." I was a little embarrassed as she marched off, glancing at my boyfriend who was still very happy I had arranged the whole thing for him. I myself am also a server at a restaurant in the south end. But I'd NEVER speak to any guests with the attitude she gave... Perhaps she was having a bad night? I dont know. I just wanted everything to be special for my boyfriend. After our drinks arrived, so did our oysters and finally the bread. When we asked to split the Salmon special, she scoffed and informed us that the special was an appetizer... so we decided to split the salmon dinner. She seemed to storm away after snatching up our menus. When the food came out, they were very small portions, but that was to be expected dining at a well established restaurant. The crazy thing is though, we never saw our waitress until about 45 min later through the night... Which was fine with me. When we did see her we asked for two more glasses of wine. Those seemed to arrive alot slower than the first round. I realized what was going on. It seemed like since we wanted to split our entree, our server caught an attitude thinking she wouldnt make any money off of us... Which explains why she didnt make any effort to stop in and check u on us etc. While she was away, my boyfriend and I decided to have just one more glass of wine each and then leave... Initially we had wanted to get a bottle after our first two glasses, and order two deserts. But the rudeness of our server took its toll and helped make our decision about skipping it all regardless. I understand were both young, and we split an entree. But as a waiter, you should NEVER judge someone based off of how they look, nor treat them rudely because you assume they dont have money. Although she sucked, I tipped her 30%, mainly for her "trouble" to have to "put up" with us for the hour we were there.,,, If I decide to take my boyfriend there, I will request to not have her. read more

Tucked away down a small side street near Copley Plaza, Sorrelinas is a delicious Italian restaurant for foodie and non-foodie alike. The unassuming façade of the restaurant may not exactly scream 5 star cuisine, but I assure you that it is. Upon entering you are immediately transferred into a upscale and dimly lit room. I would say that the dining room is medium sized, with a attractive looking bar section off to the left ( I plan on checking out the bar next time I go there, it seems like a fun place to hang out and have a delicious cocktail). We (4 of us) were seated after having our coats taken by the lovely hostess and our dinner was officially started. Before I go any further I just want to say this one thing: The service from start to finish was impeccable. Whether it was the hostess, our knowledgeable and accommodating waiter, or the bus boys who were able to make our table immaculate without even noticing the cleaning, the night went perfectly. Great service is a cherry on the top of a culinary treat like this. I feel it justifies the high prices. Now to the food. Upon the advice of fellow yelpers I ordered the Wagyu meatballs and was thrilled with how they came out. The thing that got me was the harmony of the freshly made pasta and the rich, dark, brown, sauce that accompanied the tender meatballs. Prettiest dish of the night goes to the Beef Carpaccio which looked like it should be hung on the wall and displayed at the Museum of Modern Art. It looked almost too good to eat ( key word being almost :). For a main I decided on the Lamb. Oh My God. It was the best lamb I have ever had. Presented beautifully on the bone, the lamb was cooked to perfection. There is nothing else to really say. It was tender, juicy, presented beautifully, and accompanied by a medley of sides (the Brussel sprouts I highly recommend). For dessert us 4 split a Tiramisu. The crust was like no other crust I have had, it was very crunchy, like a graham cracker crust of some sort. The tiramisu was also delicious, it was light and a perfect way to end the evening. The thing that I really loved about Sorrelinas was the way that the food was presented. I had forgotten how much more appetizing delicious food can be when it is presented as if it were art. I cannot recall a restaurant that does a better job with presentation. So not only does the food look great, but it tastes amazing as well. Highly recommended. Go there. Now. read more

Sorellina is one of the best restaurants in the city. At its price point however, it can be a bit better. Portion size can be small, especially some of the pasta dishes. Nice ambiance. read more

So...just back. Went with 4 clients. We split 4 appetizers, but oh!, actually 5 apps. Waitress made a gaff, admitted said gaff to us, and made good with all of us being relatively a) ignorant and b) happy regardless. 1. Tuna Tartare. Yes please. Thank you. And yes, sir - may I have another. Draw back: the chips weren't that great. Tuna though...ooof. Top notch. The mustard added was a great blend and choice. 2. Procuitto. You mess this up...find another gig. So, no points for awesomeness, but hey, not taking away. 3-4. A very nicely presented Kobe Meatball (welcome to awesome meatball town, even though it was a bit dry, party of one meatball) and the linguine with shrimp - except there was the gaff. We ordered Fetuchini. Meatball was delish with an amazing sauce and homemade pasta. The pasta with shrimp was riduculously good. I grew up Italian. I never got the difference. I just got the difference between the good stuff and the rest. Don't tell Nanny, but...well, just don't tell her. 5. Fetuchini. With mushrooms, garlic and truffle sauce. I almost smacked one of my guests to grab a little more of theirs. I had the pork. Our waitress, who was top-notch (Tiara) sold me on this and a tough sell it wasn't. The dish was plentiful and delish. I could not have another bite. The portions are big, juicy and good. Atmosphere is very nice with cool wall art. I'd ask for a table away from the bar as that does good service as well whist patrons either wait for service or drink. If you're in Boston - I highly recommend. It's a bit pricey but the food is worth it. read more

this place is overrated. The truffle fries are not as amazing as I thought they would be. They are just very thin, flavorful and fancy-looking fries. The kobe beef meatballs were also average. The pasta with the kobe beef meatballs confused me--partially because they were kind of boring with such a classy type of beef. read more

Food is great but comes with an attitude. Restaurant was part of restaurant week in Boston in August. When we called to confirm, we were informed they were no longer part of restaurant week. When I asked why, response was "Wasn't in the best interest of our customers". Hmmm, what the F does that mean? Are you kidding me? For that, we're out. Any week. read more

Great place, only went there for drinks so far, but loved it. Great cocktails, nice buzz, looking forward to have dinner there.

Truffles, Truffles, Truffles, Truffles. Who doesn't love truffles, really? And if you were to find yourself quasi-lost in "Beantown" searching for such pricey earthly delights you could do a lot worse than Sorellina. In fact, for a proud New Yorker I have little shame in saying that Sorellina may have been the scene of one of the best meals I've had this year. An ordinary Arugula salad made extraordinary with a divine Truffle Oil Vinaigrette. Tender, buttery Scallops topped with Chanterelle mushrooms and thin slices of fresh Truffles on a bed of a creamy Truffled cauliflower. Did the crispy apple cinnamon beneigts we had for desert have truffles in them too? They probably did. And of course the prices at Sorellina reflects all this. That said, for all that they do charge ($37 for Salmon!?) the place hits all the right notes. The décor is spacey but somehow also intimate - perfectly dim-lit, and giving away the interior designers predilection for pseudo-fresh trends like industrial lightning and bare-tree branches. The service is prompt - dare I say perhaps even a little too prompt - as the man and I are a little suspicious of any restaurant that delivers the appetizers to table within 5 minutes of ordering them. Were they trying to rush us out of the restaurant? Had our Arugula Salad and Red Beet Ravioli been sitting pre-made just waiting to be consumed by two-starved road worn Manhattanites? It certainly would've been something to think about had the aforementioned Red Beet Ravioli not turned out to be one of the best things these lips have ever tasted - the pasta was feather-light, translucent almost, and though you could certainly make out the deep pinky maroons of the beet filling you had no idea how exquisitely subtly sweet it would taste. Of course, the Ravioli came enshrined in some sort of delicious Truffle sauce too, which inevitably had me thinking about the ethics of cooking with so many Truffles? Was Sorellina...ahem..."cheating"? If cheese makes everything better, and Truffles makes everything better than that - was it actually fair to just freewheelingly douse so many truffles over so many dishes? Again, it's something I would spend more time thinking about if I wasn't wishing I had a big plate of those Beet Raviolis in front me now. Best Truffles in Boston. read more

Decor is beautiful and the service was good. I ordered the proscuitto and pork. The proscuitto was OK - it only came with three slices and was not as tasty as I had hoped it to be. The pork was excellent - very thick and tender. I would definitely return here to try a pasta dish. read more

I travel and entertain clients quite a bit for work. That means I get to test drive all kinds of places, not just in Boston but across the continental U.S. Sadly there aren't too many establishments that I would return to on my own dime, I'd say that just about 10% of the restaurants break into that category. Not only is Sorellina in that top category for me, it routinely tops it. For years we have been frequenting this place and we have had the same server (Kirk), nothing beats the quality of both food and service. The overall dining experience is second to none. We love putting the waiters in charge and having them pick appetizers and noodle courses for the table, they never dissapoint. Not overtly fancy, it is well suited for date night, a night out with friends, or a nice business dinner. Sure, there are 'fancier' places in town as there are better value places (think cheaper); Sorrelina perfectly balances fancy at a fair price. read more

Beautiful ambiance and amazing food. Needless to say more. We go there every time when we visited Boston. The atmosphere is very elegant and upscale and the food is well executed and delicious. Can't wait for our next visit. read more

This restaurant is delicious and pretty close to perfect. I loved the scenery and the smiles given by the servers. The grass fed ribeye had great flavor. The gnocchi was very good and the lobster inside was cooked perfectly! I was very surprised when the eggplant came out because it was the best dish I ate that night! My father and I were very pleased with the food! The desserts were amazing as well! read more

This place turned out to be good! We were desperate to find somewhere to go before heading to the Nutcracker. It was an extremely frigid cold evening. Our attempt at Eataly was a fail and we were on our way elsewhere when I yelped quickly and found this place. On the phone, they acted too cool and told me they didn't have any open seats. We went in any way and the place was nearly empty and they sat us immediately. They were super accommodating with our food restrictions. They were quick as they needed the table and we needed to leave for the show. Their dessert was this chocolate thing which was delicious. I don't remember what I ate here but I would definitely go here again. read more

Sorellina is sublime in every way. The atmosphere, food and service exceeds expectations.

Amazing food... great place to go for a special occasion. The Cod was cooked perfectly and the veal was exceptional

Some very nice food but expensive. Tuna and beef tartare were excellent. Veal was great. Filet mignon was ordered medium rare but arrived well done. Waited 10-15 minutes while they redid it, but they didn't comp it or discount anything. read more

If you like great food, you should definitely try Sorelina. Everything was excellent including the service.

It's a sophisticated, class act. Felt like I was in a NYC restaurant, not provincial Boston. Not the typical business crowd, poseurs or too many tourists. Food and drinks are superb. Service is attentive and pleasant. Pricey, but well worth it. read more

We visited Sorellina instead of Top of the Hub... I wish we stuck with Top of the Hub, to be honest (and went there to enjoy some cocktails afterward Sorellina). The ambiance is nice, but the tables were almost on top of each other. I know this isn't unusual in a fine dining establishment but I'll get into that more later. We arrived early hoping to grab a drink at the bar first but it was full and there really isn't anywhere to stand so we just asked to be seated if possible. The restaurant was pretty empty at 6:15pm on a Friday evening (though it did fill up as the night went on) and they were happy to seat us (great!). Unfortunately, we were given what was, in my opinion, the worst table in the house. It was basically the first table you hit when you walk into the dining area and cozy close to the couple next to us - we could hear their entire conversation and I trust they could easily hear ours. It just wasn't a romantic spot at all and, with the restaurant relatively empty, it kind of irritated me that the better tables were clearly reserved for other folks that were not us. We were celebrating a special occasion, it was our first overnight out of our house in well over 2 years (we have young children) and we just had hoped to not have dinner with strangers (essentially). It's dark in here - so dark that reading the menu is a bit tricky. So just keep that in mind. Though we did like the level of lighting for the dining experience. Our server was nice enough but he didn't introduce himself (which I find odd as most servers greet us with an introduction to "personalize" the experience). He was nice, no question, but had no personality at all. I didn't expect a song and a dance but some personality would have been nice. But fine. We ordered the chicken and the filet... both were acceptable but I don't know, they weren't amazing. Good? Yes. Exceptional? No. But they were good. I also really and truly wish they had offered a basic pasta dish and / or basic garden salad. I know this goes against every "foodie's" expectations (I'm not a "foodie" but diners at Sorellina most likely are, for the most part). However, every dish contained something that just wasn't my taste. It's OK, we looked at the menu prior to making our reservations so it's not like it was a surprise, but it's just an observation. SOMETHING "basic" on every menu seems to make sense to me but, again, I don't own a restaurant and there's likely good reason for that! All in all, this was a "one and done" experience for us. We've had far better dining experiences at other upscale establishments in Boston and we'll gladly return to those locations before we go back to Sorellina. I'd give it a "C." read more

I have been to Sorellina twice now, and I can say that it is by far my new favorite restaurant. The first time I dined at Sorellina was for my mothers birthday in April. At that meal I saw something that I had never seen before; seven people clean their plates from the start to finish. At my second time dining at Sorrelina, I was in a group of four and we decided to eat in more of a family style dinner. After both of my experiences at Sorrelina I have now tried the majority of the menu, I can say that I haven't had anything that I didn't find spectacular. Some stand outs for me were the tuna appetizer, both the veal saltimbocca and the bone-in veal chop, and the bombilini. If you are in the mood for pasta not one of the dishes will disappoint, especially for the fact that each pasta is made fresh. What I like most about the menu is that it is does not have an overwhelming amount of choices, but what it does offer is something for everyone's taste. The portions are perfect and they make it easy for each diner to get an app, and entree and a dessert to get the full experience of what the kitchen has to offer. If you want a place for a high end dining experience, but are sick of all of the steakhouses that offer the same menus as one another, Sorellina will quickly push its way to the top of your list. read more

For a Boston restaurant the ambiance was suitably chic and the food delicious. A bit ofnpretension pn the part of the bartenderess didnt distract from the perfectly al dente raviolis. And the chocolate "volcano" was a delightful way to end the evening. I will return ,but with a reservation as the place was packed and our groupmof four had to eat at the bar. read more

I've been to Sorellina on three occasions over the last few years for special occasions, and the food is always impeccable, the ambiance is perfect and the service is wonderful. This restaurant is my first choice for any very important occasion. read more

After hearing so many good reviews about this place we decided to give it a go. And as we were told, we weren't disappointed. Ladies started out with a Prosecco Peach cocktail, that absolutely hit the spot on a rainy evening. Our company of 4 shared 4 appetizers: Polpo, vedura salad, tune tarter and foie gras. Everything was so tasty and flavorful. The only reason that I'm giving this place a 4 stars is because my main dish of homemade fettuccini with mushrooms lacked seasoning in a supposedly so flavorful dish that contains wild mushrooms. The others were very content with their choices of black ink pasta, seared scallops and their signature dish- meatballs. read more

Highly recommend this place. Everything was fantastic. We are already planning to return tomorrow. Had halibut-very rich, lots of butter and mushrooms. The spaghetti was so flavorful-more butter. I think my favorite was the eggplant. It melted in my mouth! Had Limon for dessert. Wine was great. Service was great. Love this place. read more

Lovely quiet atmosphere,white table cloths, good service and delicious Italian food. I have a pasta with wild mushrooms and a romaine Caesar salad, just scrumptious! read more

This was a special occasion for celebration, and Sorellina's lived up to it. The meal was perfect. The appetizer of summer vegetables hit all the right notes. I chose the mushroom fettuccine for my main course--simply said, it was sublime. The marvelous mushrooms were enhanced by truffle butter. For once, a fine restaurant offered fruit for dessert, and it was a beautifully presented display, complete with a sprig of currents. As always, the service was both friendly and professional. I can't wait for another special occasion!. read more

I'm too poor for this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!why is this in my suggestions. Looks good tho. They got pasta?

My favorite dish in Boston is their butter poached lobster. I love everything about Sorellina and would probably rank it as one of my favorite restaurants in Boston. I especially love their oysters and truffle fries. The room is gorgeous and the service is always attentive and courteous. read more

The restaurant has an appealing black and white decor, and with full seating, the noise level wasn't overwhelming. Our waiter wasn't as attentive as we would have liked, and we didn't hear about the specials. I had the fresh mozzarella with black fig and prosciutto, which was fair, tasting but my piece of cheese had a watery spot. Ugh. My entree, gnocchi with lobster made up for the appetizer - rich and delicious! The molten chocolate cake was the perfect way to end the meal. You'll enjoy your meal at Sorrelina. read more

Second time we've been here in the last year. Felt just a bit tired. After being seated (not so promptly) we were placed at a table right near the entrance adjacent to a very large group. It was 9:00 pm on a Monday night so there were a fair number of empty tables. We asked to move and that request was promptly honored. Spent 5+ minutes waiting for a server and finally hailed someone who graciously took our drink order while indicating she was not our server. She was very nice about backing up the waiter who eventually made his way over to the table. Service was good after that, attentive and engaging. Quality of the food remains outstanding. While I might return someday I feel there are two many fine dining options in Boston to come back soon. Hope they get their act together because it is a beautiful room and the food is outstanding. read more

Impeccable service, fabulous food, great atmosphere. Definitely get the maccheroncelli. The octopus is also amazing.

Food was excellent, service was phenomenal. I had fettuccine with mushroom appetizer (delicious!) and the halibut for dinner (which was also delicious). My husband had the Wagyu meatballs appetizer and wild salmon for dinner. We love this place! Highly recommend it. read more

Mark and Sarah are attentive servers and the food was excellent. I had the sea bass with a side of mashed potatoes and my co-diners had the chicken and veal chop. They were excellent. read more

I liked the place, the service was good. The food was good overall, but I found the ravioli a little too salty for me. The tiramisù was good, but not the best I have ever had either. I found the cream in it a bit too firm for a tiramiisù. However, the chocolate lava cake was really good. I was a fan. The beet salad was just okay. read more

Outstanding. Someone dedicated to taking plates and filling water glass. Totally professional and relaxed.

Over the top happy with my Sorellina experience! Booked this restaurant after reading through many reviews and it truly lived up to all of the greatness! I had asked for a more private table as it was a special occasion, and sure enough, upon arrival we were seated in the perfect location, just far enough away, and just private enough. Our waiter was fantastic, giving recommendations and descriptions that were spot on. Gorgeous decor and ambiance. The food! Wow! Incredible! Cannot say enough about the FOOD! ....and..... Highly recommend their martini with blue cheese stuffed olives....the blue cheese olives were delish! Cannot say enough about this restaurant. GO! read more