Sorrento's is a real gem in the mountains of North Carolina. Located near the traffic light in Banner Elk it performs more like it is on Houston Street in Little Italy.The restaurant offers a Chef's table experience that is sure to appeal to foodies who appreciate presentation of creative dishes with local inspiration.I prefer the more relaxed Bistro that caters to locals, renters and travellers. The menu is quite robust with items for almost any taste.The servers are well trained and will make your time there enjoyable. The floor has several tables with marble tops. The chairs are matched in style and felt very comfortable to me. You can also opt to sit at the bar for a unique perspective.The prices are in line with the quality of the food and ambiance. That said, it is affordable and consistent with the area.I make the trip from Chapel Hill anytime the urge for terrific Italian food strikes. And by the way, it is well worth it! Strongest recommendation for Sorrento's!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Scaparelli
Yooper
Our visits throughout the year wouldn’t be complete without making the 30 minute drive to Serrento’s every single time. Food is superb with robust flavor, service and staff consistently excellent. Fritos Di Mare gets an A+ We were under the impression that the GM Felton was the owner… he’s there every time we are, hustles, and truly cares about the customers. Kudos to you Felton and your entire staff❣️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: The Pizza
Lisa Dale
On Friday, April 5, 2024, my husband and I hosted a Rehearsal Dinner and Welcome Party at The Chef's Table at Sorrento's Italian Bistro for our son who was getting married the next day. We and our wedding planner (Ashley Snider, @Eventswithoutahitch.net) have dealt with Susan Russ, Events and Catering Coordinator, over the span of the past 6 months planning this very special event! We can't say enough wonderful things about Susan and her staff! Her guidance was invaluable during the planning process - she gave us so much great advice on how to make our dinner the best it could be! She was easy to work with and very customer friendly!The dinner itself was fabulous from the food to the beverages to the atmosphere itself - everyone involved hit the ball out of the park! The room was set up beautifully and comfortably for our large party of 60 and we loved having the placement of the sweetheart table at the end of the room with two long tables placed horizontally across the room. The Welcome Party began at the conclusion of the Rehearsal Dinner when approximately 40 additional guests joined us. The staff moved the tables to accommodate the additional guests.All in all, it was a FABULOUS evening!!! On a scale of 1 to 10, we would give Susan and her staff a 15!!!Thanks so much!Jimmy and Lisa Dale
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Parmesan
Emily Bell
Amazing atmosphere with great food ranging from Asian fusion, Italian, and Southern. Live entertainment with DJ Pete in Bayou and Paul in Chef’s Table. The summer concerts are also so much fun! The best place to hang, eat and make memories in banner elk!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Brownie Flambe, Prime Rib Sandwich
Car Guy
Fantastic dinner love this place every time we're in town
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: The Pizza
James Edward Trainer
Great Italian food, big portions, delicious pizza, art deco interior, great seating! A fun place to go and tasty food and drinks!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Merinda Wilkinson
Came to this place with a party of twelve for a friend's birthday. The service and food were both excellent! Highly recommend! Can't wait to go back and try something else!
Thania Fernández
The beautiful place!!The service was bad, the food was cold and not good for what was paid ?08/03/2024I recommend the best restaurant in the Stone Walls area??
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 1
Brett Tully
Second year in a row dining here. Fantastic place, great food and service. We love it. Highly recommended!
The waiter discriminated against us due to our age. The service was awful, and I would not go back. The food was not good either. Every other table received the utmost respect besides us. Absolutely unacceptable. Also expected better than a basketball game on in the bar.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Cierra Gill
From the moment we step into this restaurant the customer service was nothing less but perfection. Everyone took the time to assist me getting in and out the restaurant and made my dining experience the best. Our server Allen was top tier. He took his explaining entree’s and drinks. Next time we are in the area we WILL EAT HERE!!! Thanks to the entire staff at Chefs Table at Sorrrentos. I want to especially thank Felton for his help, kindness, and concern for my party, the entire team was phenomenal ?I HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lisa Cataldi
THAT’S AMORE!!!! OH MY GOD THE MOST DELICIOUS ITALIAN FOOD IN NC. I WAS BORN&RAISED IN NY AND HAVE BEEN IN SEACH OF MY ITALIAN SPOT. HOW RANDOM TO HAVE FOUND IT IN THE MOUNTAINS! AMAZING FOOD, ATMOSPHERE, SERVICE! TOP
The best Italian food I have ever had in North Carolina highly recommend I am from New York and I know good Italian
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lasagna, Pepperoni Pizza
Dot Mick
It's a bit pricey but well worth it. Ordered the meatball as an appetizer and it was the size of a small melon. Had the eggplant with prosciutto as my meal and couldn't finish it because the portion size was huge. It heated well in the oven the next day. The bartender was a sweetheart and took great care of us. Atmosphere was cozy and really pretty. Overall a really nice experience. Would definately go back.
Sorrento's is a real gem in the mountains of North Carolina. Located near the traffic light in Banner Elk it performs more like it is on Houston Street in Little Italy.The restaurant offers a Chef's table experience that is sure to appeal to foodies who appreciate presentation of creative dishes with local inspiration.I prefer the more relaxed Bistro that caters to locals, renters and travellers. The menu is quite robust with items for almost any taste.The servers are well trained and will make your time there enjoyable. The floor has several tables with marble tops. The chairs are matched in style and felt very comfortable to me. You can also opt to sit at the bar for a unique perspective.The prices are in line with the quality of the food and ambiance. That said, it is affordable and consistent with the area.I make the trip from Chapel Hill anytime the urge for terrific Italian food strikes. And by the way, it is well worth it! Strongest recommendation for Sorrento's!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Scaparelli
Our visits throughout the year wouldn’t be complete without making the 30 minute drive to Serrento’s every single time. Food is superb with robust flavor, service and staff consistently excellent. Fritos Di Mare gets an A+ We were under the impression that the GM Felton was the owner… he’s there every time we are, hustles, and truly cares about the customers. Kudos to you Felton and your entire staff❣️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: The Pizza
On Friday, April 5, 2024, my husband and I hosted a Rehearsal Dinner and Welcome Party at The Chef's Table at Sorrento's Italian Bistro for our son who was getting married the next day. We and our wedding planner (Ashley Snider, @Eventswithoutahitch.net) have dealt with Susan Russ, Events and Catering Coordinator, over the span of the past 6 months planning this very special event! We can't say enough wonderful things about Susan and her staff! Her guidance was invaluable during the planning process - she gave us so much great advice on how to make our dinner the best it could be! She was easy to work with and very customer friendly!The dinner itself was fabulous from the food to the beverages to the atmosphere itself - everyone involved hit the ball out of the park! The room was set up beautifully and comfortably for our large party of 60 and we loved having the placement of the sweetheart table at the end of the room with two long tables placed horizontally across the room. The Welcome Party began at the conclusion of the Rehearsal Dinner when approximately 40 additional guests joined us. The staff moved the tables to accommodate the additional guests.All in all, it was a FABULOUS evening!!! On a scale of 1 to 10, we would give Susan and her staff a 15!!!Thanks so much!Jimmy and Lisa Dale
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Parmesan
Amazing atmosphere with great food ranging from Asian fusion, Italian, and Southern. Live entertainment with DJ Pete in Bayou and Paul in Chef’s Table. The summer concerts are also so much fun! The best place to hang, eat and make memories in banner elk!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Brownie Flambe, Prime Rib Sandwich
Fantastic dinner love this place every time we're in town
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: The Pizza
Great Italian food, big portions, delicious pizza, art deco interior, great seating! A fun place to go and tasty food and drinks!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Came to this place with a party of twelve for a friend's birthday. The service and food were both excellent! Highly recommend! Can't wait to go back and try something else!
The beautiful place!!The service was bad, the food was cold and not good for what was paid ?08/03/2024I recommend the best restaurant in the Stone Walls area??
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 1
Second year in a row dining here. Fantastic place, great food and service. We love it. Highly recommended!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Marsala, Chicken Piccata, Chicken Francese, Chicken Parmesan
Authentic very Good quality.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Chicken Marsala, Lasagna
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The waiter discriminated against us due to our age. The service was awful, and I would not go back. The food was not good either. Every other table received the utmost respect besides us. Absolutely unacceptable. Also expected better than a basketball game on in the bar.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
From the moment we step into this restaurant the customer service was nothing less but perfection. Everyone took the time to assist me getting in and out the restaurant and made my dining experience the best. Our server Allen was top tier. He took his explaining entree’s and drinks. Next time we are in the area we WILL EAT HERE!!! Thanks to the entire staff at Chefs Table at Sorrrentos. I want to especially thank Felton for his help, kindness, and concern for my party, the entire team was phenomenal ?I HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
THAT’S AMORE!!!! OH MY GOD THE MOST DELICIOUS ITALIAN FOOD IN NC. I WAS BORN&RAISED IN NY AND HAVE BEEN IN SEACH OF MY ITALIAN SPOT. HOW RANDOM TO HAVE FOUND IT IN THE MOUNTAINS! AMAZING FOOD, ATMOSPHERE, SERVICE! TOP
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Calamari, Carrot Cake, Mediterranean, Bananas Foster, Beignets, Chicken Marsala, Vegetarian Lasagna, Potatoes, Lasagna, Pepperoni Pizza, Chicken Piccata, Cheesecake, The Pizza, Chicken Francese, Prime Rib Sandwich, Chicken Parmesan, Chicken Parmigiana, Clams over Pasta, Rolls
The best Italian food I have ever had in North Carolina highly recommend I am from New York and I know good Italian
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lasagna, Pepperoni Pizza
It's a bit pricey but well worth it. Ordered the meatball as an appetizer and it was the size of a small melon. Had the eggplant with prosciutto as my meal and couldn't finish it because the portion size was huge. It heated well in the oven the next day. The bartender was a sweetheart and took great care of us. Atmosphere was cozy and really pretty. Overall a really nice experience. Would definately go back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Eggs Chesapeake