The food was incredible and the staff was so friendly. We are from out of town and came in close to closing time and the server made sure to get our order quickly so we could eat. The appetizers, dinner, and wine was absolutely amazing. A must go to when in Hartford!!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Gnocchi Pesto, Calamari
Dewey Forbes
A family, neighborhood style restaurant. Owner served us personally. Excellent experience over all.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Gnocchi Pesto
Brittany Bandani
I got married on 2/2/24 in Hartford. My rehearsal dinner was at this establishment on 2/1/24. The food was great and the atmosphere was lovely, but it’s unfortunate that all of that was overshadowed by the bald man doing most of the serving for our party. As the bride, I was completely ignored and talked down to while all of my male family members were served first. A specific example is when I politely and repeatedly asked for a simple cup of coffee during the dinner service (planning an entire wedding by myself was completely exhausting, so a cup of joe was imperative), and the server said, condescendingly, “you have to wait, love bug, we’re not serving coffee yet.” I then watched him serve my brother and one of the groomsmen a cup of coffee in front of me. My maid of honor had to physically go upstairs and ask for a cup of coffee from the bar and bring it down. The staff did not acknowledge me or prioritize my presence in any way, but made sure to wait hand and foot on the men around me. It was really disappointing. The restaurant is great, so it was sad to experience.
Iliya Yerukhimovich
Serving sizes were enormous, much too big for a lunch. The food was quite good, well spiced and flavourful. The spot itself has a good ambience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Edward Dzialo Jr
Great food , great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Parmigiano
Anne Granata
Food was absolutely yummy and I agree with many of the posts here. The quality of ingredients shows here. I think it's worth mentioning, since it seems the owner responds to reviews. My coffee was just plain sad. Perhaps it was an off day but it actually looked like tea. It appeared very watered down. This is how weak it was. I guess I expected a strong solid cup of Italian or European coffee. Just my observation on this one day. Overall the food speaks for itself.
K J
LOVED everything about Sorella. Food, service and atmosphere.I had the Sunday Dinner that I could not get enough of.I am very picky with my meatballs having grown up in NYC with all the Italian restaurants/delis etc. - these were great and the Braciole was just as good.My girl had the Salmon which she raved about.I will see you again Sorella!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ada Y.
I visited an Italian restaurant in Connecticut called Sorrea that was suggested by another near by restaurant. The staff were friendly and they were able to assist with everything we needed. No complimentary bread was offered like traditional Italian restaurants. The appetizer of spicy kale sausage lacked balance as it was too spicy without any accompanying carbs to mitigate the heat. Although I appreciated the presence of a kids' menu, the kids' pizza was overpriced at $16. Based on other kids' menus I've seen, I would expect the price range to be between $8 and $12. However, the portion of clam pasta was generous, which my kids and I enjoyed. Unfortunately, a glass cup ended up breaking, but I appreciate that the staff promptly replaced it with a plastic cup to all the kids. The offering of crayons and coloring sheets for the kids was a nice touch that they were excited about. The ambiance had a standard noise level. I also appreciated that the staff split a dish for my two kids without having to be asked. Overall, I had a positive experience and received my order shortly after. I would consider returning.
Nikki C.
It is always a pleasure to dine and give business to Sorella - whether it be enjoying a good meal inside the restaurant or via takeout. The food is exceptionally yummy, and the interior atmosphere is quaint and relaxing. But most importantly, the staff and owner are incredibly personable, caring, and considerate of their customers. Over the past few years, every experience I've had with them has been highly positive. They never disappoint in providing high-quality service and have even gone above and beyond to deliver exceptional service. One instance of their compassion and devotion to customer service was shown when my company needed to have a large, last-minute order fulfilled for a C-suite level meeting. Not only did Sorella quickly accommodate our needs, but they did it with humor and hospitality. The manager even offered me a beverage while I waited for the order to be prepared, then helped me take the large order by walking with me across the street to my office building and floor where our meeting took place. He even took time to help set the food out before leaving. Since then, my company has hosted a few business meals at the restaurant and ordered takeout multiple times. Every interaction and experience continues to be delightful and never disappoints! We enjoy every morsel of delicious food served and beyond happy with everything this incredible Hartford gem offers.
Pat Pschirer
Food was great. We had the calamari app before dinner. Which is great. It's lightly breaded and perfectly fried. I had the chicken Parm as my entre this time. Last time I had the PigChop which is also great.This is a popular place for people at work to go for dinner.Parking: Large paid lot across street. Entrance is on next street
We dined at the bar on a busy night before a UConn Women's basketball game. Great food, great service, clean and comfortable. If it's a game night, I highly recommend you make a reservation.
Tammy Piquette
Friendly service. Very good food. Nice and hot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kenneth Trestman
The Calimari was excellent. The Carbonara was subpar, at best. Didn't enjoy it at all.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Heidi H.
The atmosphere was awesome. Music playing . The bar was nice. Tv playing with the football game on. The service was out of this world. Our waiter was very pleasant. Very talkative and helped with food choices. The pizza was delicious. Will definitely go back.
The food was incredible and the staff was so friendly. We are from out of town and came in close to closing time and the server made sure to get our order quickly so we could eat. The appetizers, dinner, and wine was absolutely amazing. A must go to when in Hartford!!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Gnocchi Pesto, Calamari
A family, neighborhood style restaurant. Owner served us personally. Excellent experience over all.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Gnocchi Pesto
I got married on 2/2/24 in Hartford. My rehearsal dinner was at this establishment on 2/1/24. The food was great and the atmosphere was lovely, but it’s unfortunate that all of that was overshadowed by the bald man doing most of the serving for our party. As the bride, I was completely ignored and talked down to while all of my male family members were served first. A specific example is when I politely and repeatedly asked for a simple cup of coffee during the dinner service (planning an entire wedding by myself was completely exhausting, so a cup of joe was imperative), and the server said, condescendingly, “you have to wait, love bug, we’re not serving coffee yet.” I then watched him serve my brother and one of the groomsmen a cup of coffee in front of me. My maid of honor had to physically go upstairs and ask for a cup of coffee from the bar and bring it down. The staff did not acknowledge me or prioritize my presence in any way, but made sure to wait hand and foot on the men around me. It was really disappointing. The restaurant is great, so it was sad to experience.
Serving sizes were enormous, much too big for a lunch. The food was quite good, well spiced and flavourful. The spot itself has a good ambience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Great food , great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Parmigiano
Food was absolutely yummy and I agree with many of the posts here. The quality of ingredients shows here. I think it's worth mentioning, since it seems the owner responds to reviews. My coffee was just plain sad. Perhaps it was an off day but it actually looked like tea. It appeared very watered down. This is how weak it was. I guess I expected a strong solid cup of Italian or European coffee. Just my observation on this one day. Overall the food speaks for itself.
LOVED everything about Sorella. Food, service and atmosphere.I had the Sunday Dinner that I could not get enough of.I am very picky with my meatballs having grown up in NYC with all the Italian restaurants/delis etc. - these were great and the Braciole was just as good.My girl had the Salmon which she raved about.I will see you again Sorella!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I visited an Italian restaurant in Connecticut called Sorrea that was suggested by another near by restaurant. The staff were friendly and they were able to assist with everything we needed. No complimentary bread was offered like traditional Italian restaurants. The appetizer of spicy kale sausage lacked balance as it was too spicy without any accompanying carbs to mitigate the heat. Although I appreciated the presence of a kids' menu, the kids' pizza was overpriced at $16. Based on other kids' menus I've seen, I would expect the price range to be between $8 and $12. However, the portion of clam pasta was generous, which my kids and I enjoyed. Unfortunately, a glass cup ended up breaking, but I appreciate that the staff promptly replaced it with a plastic cup to all the kids. The offering of crayons and coloring sheets for the kids was a nice touch that they were excited about. The ambiance had a standard noise level. I also appreciated that the staff split a dish for my two kids without having to be asked. Overall, I had a positive experience and received my order shortly after. I would consider returning.
It is always a pleasure to dine and give business to Sorella - whether it be enjoying a good meal inside the restaurant or via takeout. The food is exceptionally yummy, and the interior atmosphere is quaint and relaxing. But most importantly, the staff and owner are incredibly personable, caring, and considerate of their customers. Over the past few years, every experience I've had with them has been highly positive. They never disappoint in providing high-quality service and have even gone above and beyond to deliver exceptional service. One instance of their compassion and devotion to customer service was shown when my company needed to have a large, last-minute order fulfilled for a C-suite level meeting. Not only did Sorella quickly accommodate our needs, but they did it with humor and hospitality. The manager even offered me a beverage while I waited for the order to be prepared, then helped me take the large order by walking with me across the street to my office building and floor where our meeting took place. He even took time to help set the food out before leaving. Since then, my company has hosted a few business meals at the restaurant and ordered takeout multiple times. Every interaction and experience continues to be delightful and never disappoints! We enjoy every morsel of delicious food served and beyond happy with everything this incredible Hartford gem offers.
Food was great. We had the calamari app before dinner. Which is great. It's lightly breaded and perfectly fried. I had the chicken Parm as my entre this time. Last time I had the PigChop which is also great.This is a popular place for people at work to go for dinner.Parking: Large paid lot across street. Entrance is on next street
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Parmigiano, Crispy Breaded Mozzarella Sticks, Calamari
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Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We dined at the bar on a busy night before a UConn Women's basketball game. Great food, great service, clean and comfortable. If it's a game night, I highly recommend you make a reservation.
Friendly service. Very good food. Nice and hot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The Calimari was excellent. The Carbonara was subpar, at best. Didn't enjoy it at all.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
The atmosphere was awesome. Music playing . The bar was nice. Tv playing with the football game on. The service was out of this world. Our waiter was very pleasant. Very talkative and helped with food choices. The pizza was delicious. Will definitely go back.