If I could, I'd rate this restaurant 5 stars for food, 3 for service, and 3 for the wine. The food was phenomenal. We had the lobster gnocchi, veal, and lamb. Service was lackluster with us looking for the waiter to bring to the table and pour us our white wine. When we had a question about the wine, the server said he'd bring back the GM because he couldn't answer the question. The server then said the GM was too busy and couldn't see us. The wine was just overpriced plain and simple. We saw a bottle that we had the day before at a restaurant down the street for 3 times the price at Sorellina. I really wanted to like this place. read more

$30 for a single ravioli apparently called a raviolo... outrageous. Luckily it tasted great but I don't think a ravioli is ever worth that much money. read more

Sorellina - Raviolo - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Amazing meal here last night. The halibut and branzino were both delicious. The filet mignon was cooked perfectly. The salmon was perfectly cooked. The pasta was "truffley and mushroomy." Everything was presented beautifully and served professionally. We enjoyed everything we ordered. read more

Wonderful vibe, good food and great service. Perfect place to enjoy a high-end meal and enjoy the company you're with. Very close to Copley and worth your time and money. read more

Very good and unique experience. I would recommend for special occasions. I was celebrating my friends birthday and for 2 of us, our bill was $600. A bit overpriced if you ask me. read more

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Outstanding food and service. My favorite restaurant in Boston. I cannot recommend this establishment enough.

The wine list is good the ambiance is great the food is fresh. The tuna was so delicious and fresh. The lamb chops were excellent. The only ehh was dessert but you may not have room. read more

I have been going to Sorrelina for the past 6 years. Hands down it has been my go to place for a peaceful, romantic dinner with the finest cuisine. I have never sent anything back to the kitchen nor complained about anything. There was never anything to say other than. " Sorrelina is my favorite in Boston". I can go there. Relax from a hectic day and get a fabulous meal with impeccable service I'm writing to tell you that the past few times I have been this year the ambiance has change. The music loud and disruptive to the elegance of the restaurant. The patrons have to talk over the one step below disco music. We could hardly speak without raising our voices. New Year's Eve I have a fabulous cosmopolitan. Tonight is was a smaller glass and over kill with lime juice. I did send it back. I preferred the Branzini which was fresh and cooked correctly but the sauce was over lemoned. And I'm greek. I love lemon! My husband ordered the pork chop and it was so tough he sent it back and got a plain order of truffle pasta. No protein was available. No scallops available The waiter was kind enough not to charge us for it. The service was ok nothing special. Just over all disappointing to tell you the truth What is going on over there? read more

Lovely date night dinner place for high quality Italian food. We got the fettuccine, polpo, and ravioli. Servers asked if we wanted to split the food and split each entree into two plates, which I thought was great service! The polpo dish was octopus with squid ink (?), really tender and perfect amount of salt. The fettuccine was great and ravioli as well. Drinks were perfect and light. read more

Very fancy establishment. Dim lit, nice candles and very friendly service. The grilled octopus was amazing as was the veal. Veal was very well cooked and interestingly enough tasted like a Katsu. Grilled octopus had a great texture and a lot of flavor in each piece. Quite a price tag on the entrees which is why I would give this a 4/5, but if price is not a factor in deciding where to eat, would definitely recommend. read more

Sorellina - Pulpo (grilled octopus) - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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This is definitely Italian on the fancy fancy side. We had the pasta and it was good but nothing startlingly amazing or anything. The meat with the osso buco pasta was definitely tender and good but the pasta was not very tasty. The mushroom pasta was a longer spiral pasta in a more liquidy sauce that was good but not great. The tiaramasu was something to write home about though. The wine list is expansive and expensive. The service was friendly yet professional. It was good but for $36 pasta, I want amazing. That said, it would be a great place to go for an after theater dessert or something. It was packed on a Monday night so it must cater to the convention center crowd based on the configurations of groups at the restaurant. read more

Back in 2009, I found Sorellina to be amazingly refined and offering some of the best Italian food in Boston. Sadly, this is no longer the case. My date and I came back this weekend and found a sad state of affairs. We were greeted with the sound of loud dance music upon entering the restaurant. Many of the diners were poorly dressed (think sweatpants or baggy shorts), to the point where I felt foolish for wearing a suit (I mean, without a tie but still). We were shown to our table, which turned out to be two two-seaters pushed together awkwardly, even though it was just the two of us. The staff seemed overwhelmed. Technically, they were nice but they lacked the polish and graciousness you would expect from one of Boston's premier restaurants. We ordered a half bottle of champagne and our food. To start, we split the burrata, which was accompanied by peas and prosciutto. This was delicious. The wine we ordered came out and was poured for us before we had even finished one glass of champagne. Perhaps I'm being a bit picky here but this just further contributed to the sense that the service was erratic and not well-coordinated. My date had the halibut, which had pieces of lobster surrounding the fish. The halibut tasted ok but was unpleasantly dry. The lobster was good. I had the cavatelli with braised lamb. The pasta itself was al dente and fine but the lamb with stracchino was overwhelming and had a disconcerting minty note. For dessert, we had the tiramisu, which was done in a modern cheesecake-style and lacked the soft goodness I would have expected. Sorellina has become less like a distinctive dining destination and more like a trendy, loud, money machine that stamps out expensive, moderately competent food. Looking at the two diners next to us who sat across from each other scrolling their Instagram feeds, I understood that Sorellina is still a place to be seen, it's just not a great place to eat. read more

Amazing service and ambiance. White table cloth and hip interior. The cocktails were proper - well made and strong. The food was good but felt over-priced. We had the lobster gnocchi - very tasty but small portion - would recommend. Then we had bolognese- big portion and good pasta but not amazing - would not recommend read more

Amazing food. Great service. Loved the ambiance. Gnocchi was amazing. The Halibut was perfect. Can't say enough. Found a new fav spot. read more

Fantastic pasta, fresh seafood, attentive service, great wine and cocktail selection. This is a fantastic venue for a business meal. A full four course meal would run north of $100 per person, depending on what you order. This restaurant was highly recommended by the concierge at the Copley Marriott, and it didn't disappoint. read more

This place will break your wallet and every moment will be worth it. The lobster gnocchi is to die for. The lobster is buttery and perfectly cooked. The gnocchi is well made and the perfect texture. The other pastas are also very good. The obvious cons is it quite pricey + parking in the area can be a challenge. Still, def worth the trip! read more

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Great ambiance; food quality and service. Perfect for a special occasion or when you just want to treat yourself. We had the tuna crude - that was amazing! I had the Bolognese pasta - a bit more Al dente for my taste and honestly I've had better pasta in North end , but that's just my opinion. My husband had the saltinbocca and that was delicious. For desert we got the chocolate mouse - one of the best desserts I've had. Overall, great restaurant. read more

I went for my birthday dinner Tuesday. The food was excellent. However the service was below average. Our waiter was very nice but was clearly overwhelmed and was not able to provide proper service. We had to request bread , water , and wine service multiple times. The staff was very friendly and lovely but clearly not experienced. We often go to Ostra and Moo which have fabulous service. This was messy which is completely unacceptable. My last experience at Mistral was also similar. I dine out for the food and experience. It's assumed the food will be good. However, bring me water, bread and wine! That's in the bible! read more

Top notch service. Excellent foods. The octopus was our favorite because it was delicious and a novel combination of flavors and textures. Gnocchi was buttery and soft-felt like it was melting in my mouth. Veal chop was unexpectedly coated and fried-never it cooked this way so it was fun to us (it also tasted very juicy). The eggplant rollatini and the side polenta were simple but impeccably tasty. Relatively cocktails were not as good as foods and tiramisu was average. Nothing mind-blowing here but was a very pleasant dining experience read more

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I honestly expected a lot more based on reviews. The food was great, but portions were extremely small. I ordered the cod fish, which was good but could have had more flavor. The menu stated it also came with lobster and gnocchi. There was probably 1 bite of each on my plate. However, I tried the lobster gnocchi main dish was tasty. Apps I enjoyed were the tuna tartare and salmon tartare. I didn't enjoy the wasabi on the tuna tartare though as I am not a fan. The burrata was alright, nothing special. We also ordered the eggplant side dish which was decent. Truffle fries were pretty good too! For dessert, we ordered the cioccolato, bombolini, and gelato and sorbet. I loved the cioccolato. It melted in my mouth. We also ordered ice wine which was delicious! It was sweet with an amazing flavor to it. It was pretty pricey at $35 per glass but I'd say it was worth every penny! Service was absolutely impeccable. Great place for a business dinner or dinner for a special occasion. Just make sure you order enough apps and sides due to the extremely small portions! read more

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Top 5 restaurants in Boston, great central location yet an oasis behind BPL, a block from Newbury hides this perennial perfect spot for any meal or special occasion, awesome patio and bar. Great food, though menu need an update, we eat here so much that we can tell when there is a difference in the preparation. Dressed oysters isn't for the purist. Milanese chop can take down any big eater. The only miss on the menu is the broccolini, seriously it is way too spicy. Does anyone really order it, should replace with more fresh vegetable alternative. Really fantastic warm chocolate cake dessert. read more

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This is one of our favorite spots in Boston. Great service, good atmosphere, excellent variety of dishes and terrific food. We went back a few weeks ago and had another great meal. We started with the Crescent City and Harrys Peaches for drinks. The Crescent City is really nice if you like different takes on brown spirits. We did a small half bottle of Tignanello along with the crudo and zuppa (a lobster bisque) and then the halibut and salmon. Everything was cooked incredibly well, nicely seasoned and delicious. Sadly, we were pretty stuffed so had to pass on anything more than the biscotti for dessert but those were also pretty nice. Another excellent night at Sorellina! read more

Perfect dinner for college move-in weekend! Great location, incredible menu, impeccable service. Our waiter Mark was fantastic, as was our sommelier Mary. Everything we had was outstanding. We will be back! read more

I had fond memories of a past visit to Sorellina, so when it was time for Restaurant Week 2013, I decided it was time for a return visit. To my surprise, however, neither food nor service were quite up to par. In fact, the scene seemed to be set by my initial visit to the washroom, where I found a valet leaning nonchalantly against the doorway to the open ladies room. He did not move until I had awkwardly passed him and began motioning to get the attention of the light's motion sensor before I shut the door. While my water was topped off several times, our napkins refolded whenever we had left our seats, and the crumbs smoothly scooped off by that neato long curved metal scraper, I wasn't asked how I wanted the steak prepared, and I had trouble getting someone's attention when I wanted a spoon or an extra steak knife. On the whole, the dishes were tasty and well prepared, however, nothing stood out as something special. Tomatoes were everywhere - fortunately, I like tomatoes and I appreciated its abundance in its season, but I would have appreciated some variety, perhaps something green? Of the two primi we shared, I preferred the CAVATELLI handmade ricotta pasta, corn, maitake mushrooms, parmigiano with its toothsome pasta and sweet corn kernels over the BURRATA soft curd mozzarella, Ward's farm heirloom tomatoes, La Quercia prosciutto, grissini, which was relatively bland outside of the predominant vinegar flavor. For entrees, neither the SALMON Faroe island, fregola sarda, summer vegetables, salsa verde nor the RIBEYE heirloom tomatoes, radish, mountain gorgonzola were can't miss options, though both proteins were tender and moist enough. The sides of each left something to be desired. Tomato quarters a side do not make, and other than a few halved tomatoes, I'm not sure what summer vegetables they were referring to. And while the tomatoes were meaty in their own way, the salmon's side added nothing in contrast texturally. As for desserts, I was really looking forward to the PESCHE grilled peaches, almond turnover, whipped crème fraiche that was listed all month long on the online RW menu, but unfortunately by the time RW rolled around, it had not made it onto the final menu. Instead, we had the ZABAGLIONE prosecco, local berries, micro basil and the LIMONE glazed lemon polenta cake, native blueberry puree, (blueberry) Greek Frozen Yogurt. The Zabaglione surprisingly (to us anyhow) was served in a large flat plate. I guess I thought it would come in a custard cup or something. It was rather hard to scoop up, but I enjoyed the three mini meringue cones and the contrast of the herby basil. Even better, however, was the lemon cake in flavor, texture, and contrast. read more

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Awful borderline racist experience? We had a reservation last night for my best friend birthday at 9pm. We got there on time and were told dismissively that people were leaving soon and that our table will be ready any minute. We were never given any update on the waiting time and ended up having to ask every 15 minutes about the situation. After 30-40min of waiting we asked one last time for an update and nothing. We ended up leaving as we had no idea how much longer we would have to wait. We are three black women and after seeing how other people were treated we are left wondering if it was because of the color of our skin... Racism or not an apology or update on the waiting time would have been the decent thing to do. Extremely disappointed! Especially for a Birthday night! read more

This place was s NOT worth the hype on Yelp or the price charged. Had dinner here and it was just okay, not worth $100/head without a drink. I've had much better raw tuna appetizer, gnocchi and dessert. My dessert, the cheese cake dessert fell considerably flat due to the UNFRESH nature, like it was created the prior weekend and sat in a freezer and NOT the creation of a pastry chef which according to the waitress was on staff. The atmosphere was busy, somewhat loud which is not why this rating has missing Stars. It came down to the food, which is actually the main event in a restaurant. The dishes simply lacked flavor or the flavor was chilled out of them or left a few days earlier when the plate was actually prepared. I wouldn't go back, even if the meal was free. I had buyers remorse for days because bland food costs 2-3x what other establishments serve and with better food. I recommend the pastry chef, if there actually is one employed, go visit L'Orcho in New Haven and try their cheesecake, which is light, so flavorful and smooth - true decadence!!! My main course- gnocchi was over buttered and actually drowning to the effect they needed to have a coast guard rescue. read more

Great food, very nice atmosphere, highly recommend , professional staff. Enjoyed the eggplant rollantini read more

Sorellina has many avid fans, when i told my friends i was going there for Restaurant Week, everyone was wicked excited---i knew it was going to be good! My friends arrived before me, and i was led by a server; that had no clue where our party was...so it was a nice big circle around the establishment, with him hoping that i can spot my friends; in the end i did. There was ample amount of time given for us to look at the menu. I started off with a cocktail, i asked the server which one was good, fruity and strong.. it was a martini with rose or something. So off the RW menu, I ordered the salmon tartare, then the entree the ribeye, and for dessert the chocolate cake. My friends ordered the mushroom vellutata (mushroom pasta?) which i thought was delicious with a cream sauce but they said it was a bit heavy. And the La Quercia prosciutto which i didn't like... it was very salty and the cheese was ..interestingly tasted. My salmon tartare was DELICIOUS. Let me just tell you, i love raw anything---tuna, salmon...the seasoning was amazing...can't say good enough things about this dish. My ribeye came with a gorgonzola baked potato and red wine braised cipollini sauce. MMM, best steak sauce ever....I'm a fillet person, so I thought was rib eye was okay, some fatty parts, but the sauce was the best i've ever had, next to bone marrow i had in London one time. I think I will bring my bf back since he loves ribeyes and sorellina is just deliciousssss. I tried the salmon, it was fresh...but it reminded me of the salmon i had at my dining hall in college...and that is not to say that the salmon is bad---it's just it's really good, except my school had really good salmon. The chocolate fudge cake, vanilla gelato, amarena cherries; very heavy..two pieces is MORE than enough.... it was very sweet and fudgey... not anything to go crazy over. Ambiance was ...wow. If you can wow me with how your restaurant is set up--props!! They even refolded my napkin when i went to the restroom, which amazed my friend haha. Will be back soon!!!!!!! read more

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Dined in during COVID - was able to make reservations online through open table. The lobster gnocchi dish was delicious and I highly recommend. I think it was one of the most memorable dishes I've had this year. There was a perfect proportion of gnocchi and lobster and broth (although I wouldn't mind more lobster). I also got the octopus for appetizer but it wasn't as memorable as the lobster gnocchi. Service was attentive and there was a bag they give you to leave your mask in. read more

Very pleasant experience! Beautiful decor restaurant with attentive personnel and savory meal! Oysters to start that are served with a lemon cucumber crashed ice -might be more secret ingredients to it. Pasta and halibut were cooked to perfection! Absolutely amazing place. Tables are set up to keep a distance, clean rooms. Top notch service! Wine by Glass was just OK. Better order bottle. read more

The food was yummy and the flavor was on point but the portions were small. The service was phoenomenal and the vibe was immaculate. I would recommend to come for a special occasion! read more

Fine dining. Great calamari with spinach and salmon perfectly prepared. Nice selections of wine and solid cocktails. The service could have been a bit cozier as there were some junior staff that didn't quite have the same polish. read more

One of my favourite spots in Boston. Beautiful restaurant with a lovely vibe. Very romantic as well. Amazing food with extreme attention to detail. Absolutely perfect! Recent favourites have been the Halibut (white asparagus, Maine lobster, potato, meyer lemon crema) Salmon (English and Snap peas, pea shoot salad, horseradish vinaigrette) & the Sea Bass. Delicious wines & desserts as well. read more

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Sorellina is top top top! I give them 5+ Everything we tried was excellent. Cocktails were amazing and our waitress was very good! Bravo! read more

Sorellina - Polpo - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Ahhh Sorellina, it's been a while but I've not forgotten you. Yes, it's time for that review. This place exudes a classy, romantic feel. The service is exceptional (Tarso is his name I think?) and the food was amazing. Really, if it's between here and Lucca Back Bay across the street, please do yourself a favor and check in here. You will thank me. I've been to both. Now for the food (drum roll please).... As an app, we tried their salmon tartare special. Not likely on the menu again but it was delightful. Had a little smoky flavor to it which added to its appeal for me. For our mains, we had the scallops and the gnocchi with lobster. Loved both dishes. Scallops were perfectly cooked with a sweet caramelized glaze and the texture of the gnocchi was of the chewy kind and it's all about the chew here. Flavor profiles were very pronounced but not too salty for those who care. Overall, the perfect choice if you happen to be in the BB area. I know...it's rough when you're around these parts and wanting quality food :/ read more

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Came here on a Thursday night for a friend's birthday dinner. I made reservations for a party of 5 a few days prior -- there weren't any options online at a reasonable hour, but I was able to snag a prime spot at 7pm when I called. Reservations highly recommended. Food-wise: Their complimentary bread was delightful -- it came out fresh and warm. I ordered the gnocchi with Vermont lobster. The serving size was small (not like the generous portions that you get at Italian restaurants in the North End) with only a few pieces of lobster. What they lacked in quantity, they made up for it in quality. Each bite was just perfect -- somehow both comforting and light. Two of my friends ordered the Macchorenchelli (the most popular selection according to our server) -- which to put it simply is a pasta dish with beef meatballs. This was also delicious. The service was attentive, helpful, and friendly. The real standout about this place is the BEAUTIFUL interior. No wonder Zagat rates this place as "Best Restaurant Decor." We were immediately won over by the sky high ceilings, romantic lighting -- the place is modern, sleek, tasteful. A great spot for a special dinner. Pricey. Dress up a little to blend in with the ambience. Now I'm curious about their sister restaurant -- Mistral! Note: If you uber to this address, you'll be led to an apartment/condo. Take a right at the entrance of 1 Huntington (towards Dartmouth) to the corner of the building for the restaurant. read more

Sorellina - Lobster gnocchi! - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I've been to a couple of its sister restaurants, mooo and mistral, and I'm finally here. I have to say this is the best in the sisters. Both the food and the service are exceptional. For appetizers we ordered the octopus and the foie gras. I love the pairing of octopus and ink couscous, both chewy. This is my favorite dish of the night. Foie gras comes in this beautiful plate. The two sauces paired elevate the richness of foie gras very well. We also tried the mushroom pasta as a primi, it's a smaller portion. 100/100 for this dish. I love the long thick pastas they make. I would definitely want to come back and order this again as a main dish. For the main entree's, we had scallops and the prosciutto wrapped veal. We were so full at that moment, but still finished everything. Overall I would say this was an excellent dining experience and would recommend it to anyone. read more

We ate here this week for our "fancy" night of vacation, and this place did not disappoint! Our waiter, Mark, was outstanding. So helpful, he made great suggestions and took care of us. We ordered the lobster gnocchi (must have), oysters, Caesar salad, and the halibut. We had the sorbetto and the chocolate molten cake for dessert and they wrote a beautiful message loved this place! Everything was delicious, and the restaurant itself is beautiful and spacious. read more

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Amazing service. Amazing food. Have dined at Sorellina for special occasions over the years and it never fails.

Visiting from San Francisco and first time at Sorellina. The SO and I tried polpo, foie gras, gnocchi and the veal. Overall excellent dining in a cool part of Boston. A bit pricey for the what the food is though. read more