Sorella's

I've seen so many good reviews and even asked a friend for recommendations and was told about this place. My friend and I came here around 5:30pm and were sat immediately. We were also greeted immediately so that's a plus, granted we came to VB during the off season. After taking some time to think about what to order, we decided on the bucatini (cacio e pepe) and the linguine con vongole. Food didn't take long, and they do offer bread and olive oil too. The portions were perfect and filling regardless of how small it looks. The interior is very classy and fancy, but the restaurant itself is very casual, or can be so don't worry about having to dress nice.Overall, I would highly recommend this place especially if you love pasta like I do.

Wanted to give a higher rating since everyone gave rave reviews! Brussel sprouts were inedibly salty, even the manager came back admitting that it was. The spaghetti and meatballs had serious issues. Was the pasta supposed to be made in-house? Spaghetti was soggy, tasteless - boxed spaghetti or spaghetti from a chain like Fazoli's is even better! The real issue was the meatballs - the center was still frozen! So don't kid yourself that you're paying for made from scratch food. The only saving grace was the response from management- bill was on the house. But here's the thing - the free take home Tiramisu wasn't good, tasteless and no hint of coffee. The redone meatballs were burnt!!! So even the take out food left a whole lot to be desired.

We dined here with a group of 6 on a Saturday evening. We made reservations via Open Table. The hostess was friendly upon our arrival and seated us at a booth immediately. Our waitress was very engaging and took great time with our table even though you could tell she was busy. She even had the manager come over to help further describe a wine for us. She made great suggestions and recommendations. We had a bottle of white wine and a red. Both were great selections based on her help.For appetizers we had the crispy Brussel sprouts and two of Tuna Crudo. Both were very good and flavorful. The tuna had a tiny bit of basil and chili that gave it a nice taste. Appetizers arrived quickly.Our entree selections also came quickly. I had the roasted Halibut which was cooked just right and sat atop a large portion of polenta. Part of it had a tomato sauce and the other side of the dish had an arugula, olive and cucumber combination. It was sized generously. My husband had the Linguine Con Vongole which is the linguine with clams. He devoured it so it's safe to say he happily enjoyed his entree.For dessert we shared the Spumoni Semifreddo and the Tiramisu. Both were plentiful and a nice was to end the meal.

Our food was simply amazing. The drinks were great. Our food was tender (short ribs) and the service was top notch. A very elegant yet light environment. Perfect place for a friends get together for sure! Definitely will be back.

Been here multiple times this place is always a winner to me. We actually sat on the other side of the dining room, which I have never seen before. It is beautiful. Typically, we sit on the side where the bar is, which is absolutely beautiful as well but this time we sat on the other side and views were amazing. they have beautiful booths in there, it's perfect for a larger party. I always order a few apps as I did this time no dish just a few appetizers. The service is always great. The food is always good with two other people one has been there before the other one has not. Both of them enjoyed their food cooked to perfection. I had the arancini bolognese, Sorella's Bread, and crispy mozzarella balls. The crispy mozzarella balls are hands-down one of my favorites for dessert. I ended up ordering affogato with hazelnut Gelati and a side of amaretto. My friend ordered the pasta with sauce the spaghetti she absolutely loved it. She said you can tell that it was fresh made pasta. My other friend ordered the bone and ribeye with potatoes. She said it was the best ribeye she has had. She said it was so flavorful cooked to perfection and seasoned just right , she had for chocolate olive oil cake, which she absolutely loved. My other friend did not have dessert.When I come back, of course I would come back. I've been there numerous times since they've opened. It's one of my top restaurants to go to.

What a great place to have dinner with friends. The restaurant boasts great ambiance & decor inside with comfortable and intimate seating. Our server was very nice and witty and able to throw some funny jabs back at our party who liked to tease a bit...! The host of our party likes to buy just about every appetizer and dessert imaginable every time we eat together so we got to experience it all...! I was barely able to get through the huge portion of Chicken Parmesan and he orders every single dessert on the menu...! OMG! Well. I tried a few bites of most things but had to throw in the towel...! Savages! The only reason for a reduced star is the cocktails take 20 minutes or more to get to table once ordered. Anyway, overall, it's a great restaurant with great service and wonderful food! If at VA Beach, check it out!

While in VA Beach for work I had some great Italian food for dinner one evening, which made me want to come here for a second night of Italian food. This is a nice Italian restaurant set in a plaza, but which still offers a cozy atmosphere. The service was great and the menu is decent. They have a nice, large wine list and they have cocktails as well. The food I had was nice, flavors were decent. I tried their spaghetti, as I wanted to try their traditional red sauce, it was nice. Nothing spectacular, but nice. Ceasar salad was nice, but their spumoni was amazing! Definitely save room for dessert and get the spumoni!

My husband and I attended Sorella's on a Friday evening for a special occasion. Making reservations was easy, and there was plenty of availability. We parked on the street, not realizing Sorella's offers complimentary valet parking. Upon arrival, we were seated right away.The restaurant's aesthetics were fantastic--dimmed lights created a cozy atmosphere perfect for conversation. Despite being busy, it didn't feel chaotic. Our server was superb: professional, kind, helpful, patient, and gracious.We ordered the Burrata + Pesto, Baked Meatballs, Baked Scallop, Tagliatelle Nero, and ended the night with Chocolate Olive Oil Cake and Blood Orange Sorbetto. The food was incredible. The presentation was picturesque, and each dish was flavorful, properly proportioned, and absolutely delightful. I left feeling satisfied but not overly full.Sorella's offers a super authentic experience with well-seasoned and perfectly cooked dishes. I can't wait to return.

I've heard nothing but great things about Sorella's so I decided to stop in on a Tuesday evening to dine in. Being that it was a weekday, there was no wait at all and I was seated right away. The restaurant was decorated beautifully and had a very modern and chic flair to it.Our server quickly greeted us and was very friendly. She informed us of the specials for the week, which were a few pasta and pizza dishes that sounded amazing. After looking over the menu (and having to Google some of the items lol), we started with the Fritto Misto which was fried shrimp and calamari. The seafood tasted very fresh and was delicious with the lemon aoli. For the entree, I decided on the Mafaldine, which was served with a spicy, pork ragu sauce. After taking a few bites, I felt like it was missing some flavor and it wasn't spicy at all to me. The server did provide fresh, Parmesan cheese and crushed red pepper flakes which helped a bit but unfortunately, I wasn't a fan of the dish. A friend of mine ordered the Roasted Halibut which sat on top of creamy polenta and red sauce with an arugula salad topping. It was absolutely amazing and everything paired very well together! The cannolis were presented so beautifully and tasted pretty good as well. Overall, I had a great experience at Sorella's. I love that they have a large bar area for those that want to come in for a quick bite to eat and some drinks. The server was super nice and I love all of the food options they provide. I look forward to trying another dish when I return.P.S. There is a parking garage right behind the restaurant on 32nd St. that has 2-Hour parking for those that can't find parking on the street! :)

My husband and I did the pasta and wine experience at Sorella's. We honestly weren't sure what to expect, but we were so happy with our evening there! Vincent shared with us a little bit of history while teaching us how to make pasta. We were also given several starters with wine pairings while we let our pasta dough rest. We were allowed to take the pasta (ravioli) we made home, and the chef prepared a lovely pasta dish for us with a tasty bolognese sauce. Everything was delicious! Lastly, we tried cannolis with homemade limoncello (that we also got a bit of history on) that was delicious! Overall, we had a great time talking with the staff about the background of the restaurant, pasta, wine and more.... This is an experience we would love to do again.Whether you want to do something personal/ special like the pasta and wine night or you're just looking for good, authentic Italian food, I highly recommend this restaurant! (I wish I took more pictures, sorry!)