(617) 412-4465

1 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02116 42.3491 -71.0773

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Neighborhoods: Back Bay, Prudential / St. Botolph

SORELLINABOSTON.COM

Price:

$$$$

Last updated 1.24.11

Category:

Restaurants

Payment Methods:

American Express, Cash, Visa, Discover, Diners Club, MasterCard, Debit Card

Restaurant Special Features:

Special Occasion Dining, Fine Dining, People Watching, Business Dining, Date Spot, Bar Scene

Cuisine:

New American, Italian

Smoking Permitted:

No

Editor's Tips

What People Are Saying About Sorellina

Featured Review

Eric Grossman

Contributor

In Short – Reflecting the stylish atmosphere and menu of sister restaurant Mistral, Sorellina provides scene-chasing gourmands and moneyed residents of its upstairs condos with a trendy dining destination. Diners enjoy modern interpretations of Italian~Mediterranean fare; typical items include kobe beef meatballs, arancini made with fresh jonah crab, and a Niman Ranch pork chop with dried fruit mustard. The inviting bar area serves as an ideal spot for sampling from the extensive wine list.

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Parking:
Valet parking is available for $15 at the restaurant's Blagden Street entrance (next to Boston's public library).
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. “The decor is classic and atmosphere is fun, in addition to that the food was amazing.”
  2. “Food is excellent and ambience is very unique and inspiring!”
  3. “One wall holds luscious bottles of vino as high as you can see, another with modern art decor that promotes a comforting ambiance.”
  4. “The service was superb, bartenders more than attentive, food to die for- and the atmosphere very pleasant.”
  5. “Loved the service and the decor.”
  6. “Great atmosphere and great food”
dessert
100.0% positive
  1. “We waited about 15 minutes before we could even order our wine, my boyfriend got the wrong pasta, and then we had to wait 20 minutes after our dessert (fantastic cannoli!)”
  2. “For dessert, the warm chocolate budino was to die for.”
drinks
75.0% positive
  1. “Ian, the bartender was fantastic, very attentive and his drinks were first rate.”
  2. “but the drinks were good.”
  3. “The wine list, prepare to shell out big $$$ for mediocre wines.”
  4. “We waited about 15 minutes before we could even order our wine, my boyfriend got the wrong pasta, and then we had to wait 20 minutes after our dessert (fantastic cannoli!)”
food quality
90.0% positive
  1. “We waited about 15 minutes before we could even order our wine, my boyfriend got the wrong pasta, and then we had to wait 20 minutes after our dessert (fantastic cannoli!)”
  2. “The food was great though the portions WAY too big (truffles fries are like 2 large McD's frieds).”
  3. “good food at Sorrelina”
  4. “The service was superb, bartenders more than attentive, food to die for- and the atmosphere very pleasant.”
  5. “The food was fantastic, espeically the Kobe meatballs!”
  6. “Kobe meatballs with loooong fresh extruded pasta tubes were a welcome mid dinner treat.”
  7. “Okay one other good thing - the truffle fries were great.”
  8. “The Kobe beef meatballs and other meat entrees were outstanding, while my friend had a tasteless fish entree which made us certain Sorrelinas specializes are meat and not fish-(would really not recommend the fish).”
  9. “Absolutely loved the food.”
  10. “The decor is classic and atmosphere is fun, in addition to that the food was amazing.”
  11. “The buffalo carpaccio and the arancini (Maine crab) were both quite delicious.”
  12. “The Bronzoni however was tasty.”
  13. “The food was great.”
  14. “had been to this restauant a few months before and it was wonderful, I recently went and it went down hill, the food was tasteless and overcooked.”
  15. “Great food, terrible service -- not worth it”
  16. “The food was fabulous, not to heavy, but remained VERY flavorful.”
  17. “We had a wonderful meal, albeit pricey, but these choices were delicious!”
  18. “Great atmosphere and great food”
  19. “Had a terrific meal- the sirloin and asparagus.”
  20. “Great food.”
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. “We had a wonderful meal, albeit pricey, but these choices were delicious!”
  2. “Their menu is very creative and the service has always been fantastic when I've gone.”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “My boyfriend and I went out for a nice dinner and to try this new restaurant.”
  2. “Sorellina is by far the best restaurant I have been to in a while.”
return potential
100.0% positive
  1. “doubt I would go back -- there are too many other great restaurants in Boston.”
service
77.08000183105469% positive
  1. “Loved the service and the decor.”
  2. “The service was superb, bartenders more than attentive, food to die for- and the atmosphere very pleasant.”
  3. “Their menu is very creative and the service has always been fantastic when I've gone.”
  4. “Excellent and truly outstanding service.”
  5. “Bar service is a little slow.”
  6. “Great food, terrible service -- not worth it”
  7. “rude management”
  8. “Food was great, but for the price I expected top-notch service, as well.”
  9. “Our service, on the other hand, not so great.”
  10. “Our server very attentive, professional-a little to over the top with knowledge to the point of like i really dont care about EVERY ingrediant.”
  11. “Manager was very rude about the whole situation, we didn't even stay to finish dinner.”
  12. “Ian, the bartender was fantastic, very attentive and his drinks were first rate.”
  13. “took some colleagues to Sorrelina, and our service was terrible.”
  14. “service is incredible even when you are sitting next to the table shared by David Ortiz and his wife.”
  15. “The staff were very attentive and always visible for service.”
  16. “Great Ambience and best service”
  17. “The waiter was extremely nice and did a great job.”
  18. “The service is impeccable, leaving nothing to quander over, or interrupt your dining experience.”
  19. “the service was pleasant.”
  20. “The service we received was excellent.”
  21. “Yet, the service at Sorrelina was good, and we had a great experience.”
  22. “I'd probably give it another chance since everyone else seems to think the service is great.”
  23. “less than great service”
  24. “Loved our wait staff.”
value
87.5% positive
  1. “The food was great though the portions WAY too big (truffles fries are like 2 large McD's frieds).”
  2. “We had a wonderful meal, albeit pricey, but these choices were delicious!”
  3. “Food was great, but for the price I expected top-notch service, as well.”
  4. “Great food, terrible service -- not worth it”
wait time
50.0% positive
  1. “We waited about 15 minutes before we could even order our wine, my boyfriend got the wrong pasta, and then we had to wait 20 minutes after our dessert (fantastic cannoli!)”
  2. “Bar service is a little slow.”
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

05/05/10

Best Beef Tartare in the City

by djcaveshizzle , Citysearch Contributor at Citysearch

Every time I go to Sorellina, I forget how truly amazing the food is. Each course tastes better and better. Last evening I strayed away from my typical black truffle fettucini and tried the beet ravioli. The veal chop was amazing too. I just wish the crowd was a bit younger and not the out of town suit crowd.

Sorellina never disappoints, great for special occasions or pasta at the bar. I hidden gem in my opinion.

  • Pros: amazing food with great service
  • Cons: bit of a older ground
4 Star Rating: Recommended

04/11/10

Taste of Home

by eXquared , Citysearch Contributor at Citysearch

Despite is dubious location right next to the Mass Pike entrance, the interior of Sorellina transports you out of the hustle and bustle, and into a luxuriously complacent dining experience.

The interior boasted very high ceilings, with equally impressive bay windows. One wall holds luscious bottles of vino as high as you can see, another with modern art decor that promotes a comforting ambiance.

Despite its sophistication and refinement, the cuisine reminds me of rustic Italian comfort food that my mother and grandmother would recreate from the northern regions of Italy.

The service is impeccable, leaving nothing to quander over, or interrupt your dining experience.

Sorellina is definitely a for-certain-occasions establishment, however, due to their admittedly steep pricing.

All in all, a cute, quaint evening is to be had at the top of Huntington Avenue.

  • Pros: Quick, subtle, and knowledgeable service
  • Cons: A little on the pricier side of things
4 Star Rating: Recommended

09/23/08

Great Ambience and best service

by bostonrunner20 at Citysearch

I have been here more than once and I was treated like a king! hosts in this restuarant really understand the hospitality industry and how to treat customers nicely. service is incredible even when you are sitting next to the table shared by David Ortiz and his wife. Food is excellent and ambience is very unique and inspiring!

  • Pros: Good Food, Great service, romantic ambience.
  • Cons: Parking...
4 Star Rating: Recommended

02/27/08

Awesome date place

by notsob at Citysearch

Loved the service and the decor. Had a terrific meal- the sirloin and asparagus. It would be great for a business meeting too since its pretty pricey.

1 Star Rating: Poor

01/02/08

rude management

by cublvrty at Citysearch

Went for a nice dinner for New Years Eve, apparently they don't accept passports as sufficient identification for proof of age. Manager was very rude about the whole situation, we didn't even stay to finish dinner.

  • Pros: none
  • Cons: rude management

The Details on Sorellina

Place Categories:

  • great service
  • great food
  • terrible bar service
  • favorite date place
  • incredible experience
  • very attentive wait staff
  • nice dinner
  • fun atmosphere
  • great restaurant
  • pretentious not
  • like truffles fries
  • mediocre wine
  • inspiring ambience
  • terrific meal
  • amazing veal chop
  • really not recommend fish
  • very rude manager
  • extremely nice waiter
  • luscious bottles
  • rude management
  • good drinks
  • beautiful sorrelina
  • very attentive server
  • loved decor
  • amazing lamb

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