CUCINA sorella

I really wanted to love this place and give it 5 stars. The shrimp dish was amazing, the drink was great, the server was awesome, the atmosphere and location are to notch. However the pizza was basically the Harvard version of the lunch pizza you received at the elementary cafeteria when you were a kid. Literally burned and same crust as cafeteria pizza. Totally wasn't expecting this bad of a dish from a location like this. Also, they add about a 4% charge to all tabs under the guise of to pay their employees. Just raise your prices.

First time here and it won't be the last one. This is an outstanding restaurant. When we had our first bite we wondered if maybe they have a Michelin star and yes! They do! We started with the Brussels sprouts that from my point of view were somewhat salty, but still well cooked and I enjoyed them. I didn't find the greatest combination with the sauce that accompany them, but isore like a personal taste. I had the Rigatoni Bolognese and the experience was impressive. The flavours extend inside your mouth and are lasting leaving your taste sense satisfied but at the same time wishing another bite. To drink I had the sangria that it was good balanced, not sweet and refreshing. Also I tried the Lavender 75 and I really recommend it. For dessert I had the panna cotta and it was really delicious, light and the texture just perfect. The service is first class and the decoration the place overall really stands out. If you can visit this place you won't regret it. Hope to come back pretty soon.

What a cute place! Also, Thursday is all night happy hour! We tried the bartender's choice cocktail which was a blackberry rum drink with egg white...so delicious! We got the truffle fries and the meatball with polenta for food. Both were tasty. I cant wait to go back.

Always an excellent meal, excellent service and excellent beverages! The design your own pasta dish is the way forward! UPDATE: Post pandemic the menu has changed a lot. Pizza is cakey. Clearly a new chef, cocktail menu got better and wine list changed. Same fantastic service and staff, bring back the build your own pasta dish!

A change in plans led us to this restaurant and we were very glad. The food was excellent, staff friendly and helpful, and the restaurant very clean and relaxing. Highly recommend Cucina Sorella. Side note, forgot to take a before of my salad but got one mid-dinner.

Service was incredible. Andrea made us feel comfortable and even got something unique, I loved their gluten free craker that came with a delicious chicken pate and she asked the chef and I was able to purchase some to bring home. Their are lots of incredible options but I need to be back soon because they chance often. I order the yummy al dente pasta triangle with cheese and fig, and hubby the scrumptious pappardelli bolognese. Love the decor and the cute little Market at the front. Grazie Mille Cucina Sorella!!

Wonderful experience here! Food was lights out delicious, very reasonable price point, Pablo was a great host and they were able to get us in on short notice (Saturday night!). We will happily return.

Genuine care is taken at this restaurant Perfectly seasoned food, nothing over or under done (not referring to temperature) Just well balanced, executed great food Chill atmosphere with good music Great wine too Already planning our next visit

I really wanted to love this place and give it 5 stars. The shrimp dish was amazing, the drink was great, the server was awesome, the atmosphere and location are to notch. However the pizza was basically the Harvard version of the lunch pizza you received at the elementary cafeteria when you were a kid. Literally burned and same crust as cafeteria pizza. Totally wasn't expecting this bad of a dish from a location like this. Also, they add about a 4% charge to all tabs under the guise of to pay their employees. Just raise your prices.

First time here and it won't be the last one. This is an outstanding restaurant. When we had our first bite we wondered if maybe they have a Michelin star and yes! They do! We started with the Brussels sprouts that from my point of view were somewhat salty, but still well cooked and I enjoyed them. I didn't find the greatest combination with the sauce that accompany them, but isore like a personal taste. I had the Rigatoni Bolognese and the experience was impressive. The flavours extend inside your mouth and are lasting leaving your taste sense satisfied but at the same time wishing another bite. To drink I had the sangria that it was good balanced, not sweet and refreshing. Also I tried the Lavender 75 and I really recommend it. For dessert I had the panna cotta and it was really delicious, light and the texture just perfect. The service is first class and the decoration the place overall really stands out. If you can visit this place you won't regret it. Hope to come back pretty soon.

What a cute place! Also, Thursday is all night happy hour! We tried the bartender's choice cocktail which was a blackberry rum drink with egg white...so delicious! We got the truffle fries and the meatball with polenta for food. Both were tasty. I cant wait to go back.

Always an excellent meal, excellent service and excellent beverages! The design your own pasta dish is the way forward! UPDATE: Post pandemic the menu has changed a lot. Pizza is cakey. Clearly a new chef, cocktail menu got better and wine list changed. Same fantastic service and staff, bring back the build your own pasta dish!

A change in plans led us to this restaurant and we were very glad. The food was excellent, staff friendly and helpful, and the restaurant very clean and relaxing. Highly recommend Cucina Sorella. Side note, forgot to take a before of my salad but got one mid-dinner.

Service was incredible. Andrea made us feel comfortable and even got something unique, I loved their gluten free craker that came with a delicious chicken pate and she asked the chef and I was able to purchase some to bring home. Their are lots of incredible options but I need to be back soon because they chance often. I order the yummy al dente pasta triangle with cheese and fig, and hubby the scrumptious pappardelli bolognese. Love the decor and the cute little Market at the front. Grazie Mille Cucina Sorella!!

Wonderful experience here! Food was lights out delicious, very reasonable price point, Pablo was a great host and they were able to get us in on short notice (Saturday night!). We will happily return.

Genuine care is taken at this restaurant Perfectly seasoned food, nothing over or under done (not referring to temperature) Just well balanced, executed great food Chill atmosphere with good music Great wine too Already planning our next visit

Great Italian spot! They have a wine cellar there too where you can purchase bottles on your way out. Pasta is always fresh, service is great, location is good too. Parking is provided.

I came here to eat dinner for an early mother's day dinner. The service we got was good but the food was OK.... The wasn't a wide range of options on the menu but we all got different dishes. I got the Bolognese rigatoni and it was bland. I felt like it was missing something. The short rib pasta dish was the best dish that we got and I got to share that with my Fiancé. The griled ocotpus was OK and had a weird after taste. The meatball was not bad. (it's just a single meatball) the burnt brussel sprouts actually tasted pretty burnt. I felt like it needed a better drizzle or dipping sauce. Our server was very friendly and helpful.

Cucina sorella is a cute spot that has it all; a trendy and cute atmosphere, friendly waiters, and delicious food. Weirdly enough, the butter that they bring out for the bread is consistently one of my favorite things-- it's so delicious I could eat it straight. With a menu that rotates frequently some dishes sit above others in terms of taste, but this just means the food ranges from good to phenomenal. The ricotta and squash pasta is a favorite of those phenomenal meals, but I always keep coming back for more. Edit: Just after posting this I saw that the restaurant has been flagged as closed-- I am so so sad to see this and truly hope it comes back in the future! My first trip here was to celebrate a new job, and it was special to me. I'll keep that memory close!!

We had an overall enjoyable experience!! We got the burrata salad and the mushroom pizza. Both were delicious! The burrata dish was extremely flavorful. The dressing had a hint of sweetness and wasn't enough to be overpowering! The pizza was much different than expected, the crust was very thick and fluffy. The flavors were delicious! The only thing holding this back from 5 stars was that they were out of almost every beer they had. My husband selected two different beers after the server warned him that his first pick might not be available. Both his picks ended up being unavailable and it turned out they only had 2 available options. My espresso martini was great, though I felt bad that my husband was slightly disappointed in his experience ordering a beverage. We will be back and hopefully they will have their beer situation figured out!

Happy hour all night on Thursdays!! Went here for a date night and we were pleasantly surprised to find out it's happy hour - which includes some drinks and appetizers like our meatball and polenta, and burnt brussel sprouts. Meatball was very flavorful and the hot sauce for the brussel sprouts had a nice kick to it. Decent size for sharing and also worth ordering esp with lower pricing! Waiter was very attentive and made lots of good recommendations, however I had to take off one star because our food was extremely oily (perhaps that's also why it tastes good though..?) and made both of us rush to the bathroom as soon as we got home We also felt a little rushed near the middle as we were still only on appetizers but another waiter kept repeatedly asking if we wanted to take leftovers home - and then when we finally finished the main course it took them extra long to come back to check on us again. I think if there weren't as many people there then the service would be a bit better - but overall would still recommend to anyone looking for a cozy date night with very rich food!

Over several visits, Sorella has served me overcooked pasta, undercooked dough and sauces that might have come from a can were they not so expensive, leading me to suspect that the restaurant's kitchen is either understaffed and thus, overworked, or that its employees find cooking a distraction, and that they'd like to get back to whatever they'd rather be doing. Also, a while ago, I met my buddy Jay K. at Sorella for dinner one afternoon, sometime after 4 pm, and the host/manager/overseer wouldn't feed us until 5 because it was happy hour. What's worse, they wouldn't let us sit at tables while we waited for dinner. Of course, we left, and in the event, ate a half-assed meal at Haven, next door. I know what you're thinking, but I promise that my equivocal assessment of Sorella isn't tied up with that disappointment. No, this generous three-star review is all Sorella. I've come to think that once they've taken our money (or sent us to spend it down the street), Sorella's owners would prefer that we never return. I'm happy to oblige.

Luckily just a little walk from my GF's house up to Adams. Parking could be problematic for others. Reservation's recommended, that way you have choices of their sidewalk tables or indoors The menu has been tailored, probably in accordance with the times, but there is something for everyone at this , one the nicest Italian eateries around. My oh my, wine selection, very professional service and good food to boot...

I drive by Cucina sorella so often and only live 6 minutes away, driving by I always saw tables full of happy people eating and was always really curious and interested in going. One of my really good friends wanted to celebrate her birthday here so I stalked the menu everyday until the big day. We came on a Friday evening, our reservations were for 7:15 pm and were sat right away, although we were missing two other people the hostess still let us sit at our table. Our server was Eddie, he was really personable and as we took our time reviewing the menu he told us the specialty cocktail of the night, a Mezcal Mule, this wasn't on their menu so I had to order it, I love mezcal. Once our friends arrived and took some time to review the menu we put our order in. I got the giant meatball to share with the table and the short rib pappardelle, the birthday girl and her hubby ordered a bottle of rose for the table along with their meals and fried squash blossoms. First things to come out were our cocktails and wine, my Mezcal Mule was so refreshing especially for a warmer day. The mule had lavender bitters and was just so good. I wish I was drinking one right now. Then our food came, out they just smelled so delicious. Those squash blossoms were so good, they were filled with some type of cheese mix, maybe ricotto and fresh herbs? The flowers were crisp and were just too good to stop eating. The giant meatball and polenta was so good, the polenta was perfectly cooked with seasoned and had some much cheesy goodness. The meatball was tasty too, it was a little acidic but that was definitely because of the tomato sauce. Definitely want to order this for a midnight snack, this shareable between maybe 3 people but could potentially be a good size meal for a kid. Now for the pappardelle, I absolutely love the thickness and the texture of the pasta, which I hear is all made in house. The short ribs were cooked perfectly and had such good flavor. I love the chunks of carrots and a large pieces of mushroom, my favorite. Truly this would be great with just the mushrooms and pasta but my god those short ribs were perfect. At the end as we were leaving Eddie told me to have a great time in Tulum, I totally forgot I mentioned it and he and I spoke for a few minutes about my upcoming adventure. Eddie and everyone at Cucina Sorella, thank you for your hospitality, it was so nice to finally be able to celebrate birthdays at restaurants with good friends and even better food and service.

My sister in law brought me here for a girls night. We enjoyed a wonderful dinner with a private area (at least it felt like it). The inside was beautifully decorated. Our waiter was attentive and helpful! My dish was a little spicy but I loved it! The drinks were fresh and it was truly a fun girls night. Highly recommend

We had a salad to begin, Yellowtail for two and the Eggplant Pasta dish for one. A lovely red blend accompanied my dinner. The Lavender 75 cocktail was popular. Bread and garlic butter was hot and tasty. Bring on three desserts! A Chocolate Bread Pudding was divine. A Brownie surprise for the birthday girl. A Lemon cake was delicious. Of course we shared the three. We will truly miss this Kensington neighborhood gem. Their last meals will be served July 2nd.

We stopped coming for a few years because of the surcharge. It's still there, sadly. There are so many places without it that it's easy to put Sorella at the bottom of the list and then forget about them. We have been many times before and know what to order. The meatball on polenta is always amazing. The octopus was delicious- they recently changed the ingredients and it was SO yummy. These are SICILIAN pizzas. Thick, bready, focaccia- like crust. Yeah, I'm with all of you that I wish it was a normal crust. I wasn't happy when they made the change a few years ago. But tonight we ordered one for the first time. We got the special pizza created by the chef of Wolf In The Woods and it was absolutely delicious. Crust was crispy enough and topping/ crust ratio was good. The chicken fra diavolo is another winner winner chicken dinner. The wines are delicious and the mixed drinks are lovely. We came on a Sunday and had zero issues walking in and zero issues with service.

We came here on a Wednesday around 7pm and it was not too busy so we were able to get a table outside. The place has a really cute ambience and it's in a nice neighborhood of Kensington with other very cute places to eat. Our service was great and Kiana our server helped us pick out a bottle of wine based on the preferences I gave her. She gave us tastes of a few before buying the bottle as well! All of the dishes we had were delicious. We ordered the grilled octopus and tomato burrata salad. The salad was the best dressing I have ever had it was soooo good and was very balanced with the burrata. For dinner we had the short rib pappardelle. The short rib was very tender and cooked perfectly. The rigatoni bolognese was very tasty as well. We finished it off with a deliciously creamy panna cotta. You won't be disappointed checking this place out!

There was a 3.95% surcharge added to the bill - the guy behind the counter was ambivalent about it and said he didn't know anything about it - that's it been there since covid and never removed. He said people keep asking him about it - lame answer, he didn't make an attempt to ask anyone else or to correct the bill. Made no eye contact as he explained himself so I'm sure it's all BS. It may not be much but be on the look out for this - their bilking you extra. Very disappointed in his and

Horrible hostess, not enough waiters. The waiter we got was overstressed and overwhelmed and it showed. Bolognese had barely any meat on it but had great flavor. Pizzas are too doughy, thin crust would be preferred by all. Salad was tasty. Agua Azul was as good as Urbana's. I would come again if all this was corrected. You have wallpaper falling off of your ceiling and your bathrooms are filthy.

Loved their cocktails!!!!! and they were extremely generous when one of our plates came late. A friend and I sat at the bar for happy hour on a Wednesday around 5 and had pretty open seating. It started to fill up around 6pm. We shares a couple appetizers and the Spring Vegetables Caccio e Peppe pasta.

Food was great! At first I think our server forgot about us, so when I let the manager know they went well above and beyond to make it up to us which was very much appreciated and made a big difference in our enjoyment of the meal. I went with a girlfriend for dinner and we had a great time between the better service and amazing food, I highly recommend and will go back. I had the octopus, it was great!

Went here on a Saturday night and although we couldn't get a table due to not having a reservation, we walked right up to the bar and sat down. We ordered a bottle of the Pinot Noir to split and it was delicious. I ordered the short rib pappardelle and it was soo delicious - I couldn't stop eating it! Everything was cooked perfectly. Definitely want to come back and order some apps and dessert as well next time!

OMG! Cucina Sorella was amazingggg! Everything we had was so, so good- nothing disappointed! Definitely a trendy restaurant with lots of good wine for sale and little trinkets in the front. We were seated in a little room that had about 7-8 tables, but there were plenty of seating in the back & on the patio. I never realized how big this place was! Parking is kind of hard, no dedicated lot, just street parking & was pretty packed on a Friday night. So be patient and leave ample time before your rez which is highly recommended as the restaurant definitely filled up around 630-7PM. Our waiter was great- he was informative and had the coolest tat of the "Flux Capacitor" from Back to The Future on his arm! We started with the Persimmon Burrata [$16.50]. I don't even like Persimmon, but the way it was cooked on this app made me like it! So yummy & the burrata was creamy! Next we had the grilled octopus which came with 2 large tentacles [$16.50]- this app was great, I wanted more & could have eaten both tentacles. Came with salad & a yogurt sauce. Also got the half baguette w/herb garlic butter [$5.50], again could have eaten the whole loaf! That butter is to die for- we took home the little we had left as to not waste it LOL For the main courses we ordered: the Rigatoni Bolognese [$21] which was enough to share. Everything about this dish was perrrfect! Creamy sauce, the meat was tender, the pasta was cooked just the way we liked it! Perfection! The Roasted Sea Bass [$27] I ordered was also really well done. The crispy fish skin was so good. The whole dish was an absolute joy to eat & came with veggies! Yummm! Ordered the Panna Cotta [$9] for dessert and that was good too, definitely tasted the Vanilla Bean! Gonna come back to try more apps, drinks & their pizza next time. Awesome spot!

The bolognese was different than at other places, but in a good way. The dish had a bit of lemon in it and the ricotta was very light and airy. It was a good dish. The pizza was also really good, but so filling! The pizza could easily be sufficient for 2 people! I'd like to try the other pasta dishes on the menu the next time I go back. I wish they stayed open later, we arrived at 7:30 (seated closer to 8) and we ended up being the last people to leave. They seemed a bit short staffed as our waiter did not come around often, but I understand this is more common during these times. I'm also hoping they will add or change the dessert options as I'm not a fan of bread pudding (I did not try it).

I came here for dinner with my family last Saturday and it was just okay. The location in Newport Beach is definitely better. The items that stood out were the grilled octopus (a winner!) and the bolognese rigatoni pasta but the others dishes were disappointing. The dough in the Sicilian pizza is spongy and overall forgettable. Also the Squash blossoms are a bit overpriced completely different from the ones at the Newport location. It came with only 3 and basically just a plate of fried vegetables. Service is also alright, they took our order and everything came out fast. When I asked for to-go packaging, our male server gave us a boxes only without any bag and when I asked for one, he said they don't have any (???). am confused how they do not have bags for takeout...do they expect us to carry like 5 boxes in our arms? I flagged down another server and he was able to get us a bag for our boxes - yay! While the food is a hit or miss, the interior and ambiance is great. It's laid back and warm but with so many good Italian options in SD, I don't think this would be one of my top choices.

What a cute place! Also, Thursday is all night happy hour! We tried the bartender's choice cocktail which was a blackberry rum drink with egg white...so delicious! We got the truffle fries and the meatball with polenta for food. Both were tasty. I cant wait to go back.

Tried this place for an early dinner on Sunday. We came at the right time because it was nice and empty but by 6 o'clock pretty much a full house. Everyone we interacted with was super friendly and personable. We started w the crispy Brussels sprouts which were delicious. Two of us got the rigatoni bolognese which was delicious and rich. I ate the whole thing but probably should have stopped half way. The third in our party got the fish special, I forget which fish, but she loved it. I also appreciated that our server came back to ask if she had any feedback on the fish for the kitchen-- this was, surprisingly, a first for me and really nice to see that they actually care. Street parking is reasonable and there's also a parking lot on the side of the business. Looking forward to coming back!

So this was not our first choice for dinner but we wanted to try a new place. We ordered the apple salad but it was so dry not enough dressing. We asked the waiter for a side of dressing and that made it better. We ordered the Margherita pizza, it was mostly doughy bread a small amount off cheese and some sauce. Was expecting a flat bread style pizza but got more like a French bread style. The place is clean and service was ok we had to wait a bit off time to get out check and the place was not very busy at all. We won't be returning

Service was the slowest i have ever encountered anywhere even on a busy night. Turns out they were a server short, ok, it happens, no problem. However, the food.... took.... for....... everrrrrrr... to come out. They weren't that busy either. All we ordered was a pizza and a pasta. Our server barely came by and when she did it was 30+ mins in between. Trying to pay and leave was excruciatingly slow. The bread and butter.. meh not worth it. The shrimp pasta.. it's ok. Nothing special. The meatball pizza?! amazing. The sauce was so fresh, the bread was flaky and airy. 10/10 but not worth the wait.... Glad we tried it, won't be coming back.

Great Italian option in the neighborhood. The Papparadelle Bolognese is SO comforting and SO delicious. The first time I had CUCINA Sorella was actually during the Taste of Adams Festival. Their sample left a lasting impression and I finally made my way back. I came here to celebrate my friend's birthday and it turned out to be the perfect choice. Unlike more popular Italian restaurants in San Diego, I found CUCINA Sorella to be spacious, yet intimate. Along the same lines, I also felt like the service was more personable. Our waitress was very patient in answering all of our questions. The fresh pasta at CUCINA Sorella was cooked with just the right amount of bite. I love their fresh pasta! If you love meat and a slightly creamy sauce, go for the bolognese. They did not skimp out on the meat in the bolognese sauce. And ask for the chili oil if you're looking for that extra kick.

Eddy, our server recommended his favorite wine, Falcone Syrah, It tasted really good! My mother enjoyed it and insisted we take a bottle home! Thank you Eddy for the hospitality this evening. This restaurant is a must if you are ever in town and wanted to try authentic Italian cucina!! They do charge to open the bottle with your dinner but it adds to the aesthetic so please do not skip to enjoy the taste of fine wine with your cuisine! We will be back! Sweet home, San Diego. I will tell all my influencer friends about this spot! :)

We went to CUCHINA Sorella on a Sunday evening. It was not very busy, it was really easy to get a table. We sat outside under the covered patio. We also brought our dog which wasn't a problem. I was pleasantly surprised to learn that they are part of the same restaurant group as Cuchina Urbana, which is one of my favorite Italian restaurants here. We had the short rib pappardelle and large meatball. Several of our friends had the pizza - it looked great. We also learned they don't charge a corkage fee on Sunday, we split a bottle of wine. There is a small parking lot next to the restaurant, so we found parking quick, but on a Friday/Saturday I imagine parking could be a bit more challenging.

We went here for my sister birthday and it was one of the best meals. Everything was super fresh, service was great and the experience was so memorable.

Been wanting to try this place for awhile, but always seems to happen alone this place on a Monday evening, which they are closed. Finally we made it on a Thursday. We got stuck with the bartender as our server, so service was all but prompt. Drinks were tasty, the bread fresh and moist and the food flavorful. Overall we enjoyed the food, but service really diminished our experience.

Cute decor & ambiance. Yummy food & good wine selection. Good service but as a busy Friday night got busier our server seemed to be stretched thin throughout 2 rooms plus patio. The food runners & buser were more visible as the meal went on. The pasta & sauces are delicious including the gluten free option. The pesto basil, parmesan & cashew as well as the spicy sun dried tomato & pancetta sauces were our favorite. The deep dish pizzas are filling & can easily be shared by 2 people. The chicken spinach mozzarella pizza was a little rich & heavy on the white sauce but tasty.

I feel like I have to gush about this place. The ambiance is fantastic, went on a first date and it was the right mix of sophisticated, quiet, and cozy. The food is fantastic, highly recommend the Mushroom and Goat Cheese Pizza, and the Rigatoni Bolognese. But what really shined was the service and friendliness of the staff. We got there shortly before the kitchen closed due to traffic, and our server and the staff were so gracious with us to give us time to look over the menu and not feel rushed. Then were extremely welcoming for us to stay when we could tell they were closing up. Highly recommend you check this place out! Hopefully you can make it out earlier so you don't HAVE to experience the staff's graciousness to enjoy your meal! ;) My only regret is that I can only give this restaurant 5 stars. I rate 11/10

Sorella seems to be getting better and better! Their grilled octopus with a spicy and sweet glaze is grilled perfectly with a crispy outside and tender inside. We always enjoy their stuffed squash blossoms and the giant meatball is also delicious! Their drink selection is wonderful and service is friendly. The outdoor patio is lovely and charming on a warm evening. It's a perfect date night location!

Wine and seasonal salad options are awesome but the mains and pasta dishes are SO SALTY. Second time being here with people and we all were gasping for water to drink and lemon to add to our dishes. It's cute for the area but after two times I don't think I'll be coming back unless it's for happy hour wine

Dined here last night after a long day, needing some fresh air. Was able to make a reservation through Yelp directly and dine outdoors on their patio with standing heaters and cute string lights. It was lovely - I moved to the area recently and have never dined here before. Good service, socially distanced tables, comfortable temperature, pretty decor, and an epic wine wall inside. Figured we'd treat ourselves to some cocktails, but upon our first sip realized it was a bad idea and we should've gone with a glass of wine instead. Ordered a negroni and an old fashioned but both tasted like absolute cough syrup. Keep in mind there are no bartenders working, so the guy making your cocktail is the same guy taking your order or making your food. Other than the nasty cocktails (lol) the food was really good. Squash blossoms were a little overpriced (only came with only 3), but the sauce was very tasty (a green garlicky aioli). My partner ordered the chicken over polenta with broccolini - chicken is fried to salty crispy perfection and is juicy and tender. I ordered the short rib pappardelle - highly highly recommend. The portions here are pretty big (besides the squash blossom appetizer) and they've really figured it out when it comes to aromatic flavor and sauces. Generous and tender helpings of braised short rib, different kinds of mushrooms, carrots, and a big pile of pasta over a mouthwatering dark gravy sauce - you'll love this especially if you love mushrooms. Altogether our meal was $100, there is a a 3.95% surcharge right now to support their staff and operation.

My husband and I had a day date here when they held a pasta making class. It was super fun and something we don't normally do. They seem to have classes like this pretty often (go to their website and subscribe to be notified of upcoming events). We came into the restaurant before it was open to the public and made flavored pasta from scratch side by side (along with 5 other couples) and also had champagne during the process, which of course only added to the fun! We followed one of their chefs who taught us step by step how to make the dough and turn it into various shaped pasta. He came around to give good hands on individual assistance to each of us. After the class, we all sat down as a group to devour an incredibly yummy lunch they prepared for us, which was great because we got to get to know the others in our group a bit more in the family style setting. After everything, we tipped our instructor and servers and then took our shaped pasta home in a bag to cook later at home! Recommended for a unique date!

Very nice place, manager and waiter were great but the food sucks. Pizza was bread not pizza. It was not freshly made. We couldn't eat it so the manager was very nice to offer us another entree. She was trying make us happy first time customers but it's was not much better. Watch your receipt my husband noticed something on receipt being charged for sometime we didn't order. We will not be back.

Why remove what seems to be one of the more popular items from the menu at random [even the staff seem puzzled], while the other locations are still serving it with confidence all of these great years (at least 8 'regular' years for me). !!! Bring back the Short-rib Pappardelle !!! *Seriously though; there [staff] wasn't even a legitimate reason other than what sounds like confusion and lack of confidence with whomever recently entered (and left from) the kitchen. Just a little disappointed, but will just keep driving into Banker's Hill or Del Mar until Sorella figures some stuff out. It's a little different vibe all-together at times. Maybe a lamb replacement is more popular in Kensington ‍

I met a friend for dinner last Wednesday evening at Cucina Sorella. I am updating my review, as I had a really wonderful time, delicious food, and great service. During COVID, they had a relatively large patio area along the sidewalk at the front of the restaurant. I really like Kensington, and enjoyed eating outside on a beautiful evening. The service was really excellent. We felt very well taken care of. We had refills of wine and water as needed. We started with the stuffed squash blossoms, which I would absolutely recommend. Then I ordered the squid ink linguine which was also delicious. Finally, we ended with the panna cotta. I thought I would have some left over pasta to take for lunch the next day, but honestly it was so good that I at it all! Honestly, it was one of the best meals I had in a while. They do a great job with outdoor dining. I even liked the atmosphere, with fun music playing, it was really relaxing.

The salad I had and the Salmon were both excellent! The quality of the ingredients you can tell are very high and very fresh! It's rare to have such high quality greens and ingredients - I can definitely tell the difference. Bravi! One of the best Tiramisu desserts I have had 'out' in a very long time and very close to our home made. The lady fingers were not drowning in espresso, nor were they devoid of espresso - they were PERFECT! Excellent restaurant!

Portions are sizeable for the price and the servers are knowledgeable. Nice little spot for a date or for going out with friends. It's just on the verge of Normal Heights and is great to walk to if you live in the neighborhood!

GREAT FOOD! Ordered a vegetarian version of the bucatini dish, the squash blossoms, cacio e pepe, margherita pizza, and mushroom pizza. The bucatini dish, squash blossoms, and pizza were amazing. Docked a star because the cacio e pepe could have had more flavor, and the pizza was slightly oily. Ordered the chocolate bread pudding for dessert - this was a 5/5 as well.

We had the BEST food service in Kensington at Sorella tonight! The hostess was so friendly and welcoming. Our server was also the bartender and food runner; he knew the menu well and kept us with drinks full our entire service! The squash blossoms were fried perfectly and light. My husband ordered the giant meatball and it was light and flavorful, the perfect bite! We had an event to get to so did not get to dessert but will be back very soon to try new dishes and dessert! Highly recommend and it's a Tracy Borkum restaurant so you can come knowing your getting award winning food!

Adding another review, because we went back last night to celebrate my birthday a couple days early and fell in love with more of the menu & experience. Keianna took wonderful care of us again (forgot to mention her name in the last review). We were stuck between the fries (based on good reviews) and the half baguette and herb butter (based on personal preference). She said the bread is absolutely delicious and she couldn't have been more right. It was perfectly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Came out piping hot and the butter was heavenly. I had the short rib pappardelle. I was a little nervous because of the mushrooms, but I barely even noticed those. It was amazing and a huge portion. The meat was perfectly tender and the carrots were terrific. My boyfriend enjoyed the asparagus + san pea malfade. Nice and light with wonderful flavors. We finished the night with the vanilla bean buttermilk panna cotta. Words can't describe how good that was. I didn't want it to end. Jassica came over to say hi and noticed my dessert didn't have a candle in it, so she brought us some champagne. (We had mentioned to Jassica the other night that we were coming back for my birthday celebration, but I don't think we mentioned it to Keianna.) I really appreciated the thoughtfulness! It was the perfect ending to our night!

Great service our waiter Adam was amazing! They have a full bar and wine list I had 2 dirty martinis which were refreshing! I got the Bolognese which was yummy, pasta cooked al dente with some yummy meat and sauce with fresh lemon ricotta. The pizza was just OK I would not get that again focaccia was just too doughy. I got the apple bread pudding which had a lot of salt in it I wouldn't get that again either but service and pasta was delicious!

Delicious Italian Cuisine in a quaint neighborhood in San Diego. More of a locals spot to dine at and away from the downtown, Little Italy tourist section of San Diego.

Went here tonight for our anniversary, Was very excited to try a new place, the ambience of the place and the staff were great. Those were the saving grace, the food like other yelpers said, was way too salty. We ordered the mushroom/ goat cheese pizza, the bucatini , and the special of the day, the steak and lobster salad. The pizza had too much cheese that overpowered the pizza that I needed to order a side of marinara sauce to save it. The bucatini, added as much crushed peppers as I could to try to save it but it was just too salty. The steak was ok, the lobster salad was weird to us, it almost tasted like a banh mi sandwich to us, the way they paired the veggies with it. We were sad that all three dishes went this way.

Though it is very close to where we live, we only managed to be here once about 10 years back. Experience that time was underwhelming and it was stuck. While walking back from the park, we suddenly decided to grab a quick dinner here. The muddled fruit mocktail and the mezcal based happy hour cocktail were well balanced. Our daughter ordered pasta with meat ball, pasta was brilliantly el dante and flavorful. While she claimed the meatball to be best in town, i differ. The octopus appetizer was brilliant. The taste, the texture, the flavor, excellent allround appetizer with nice salad. The squash blossom appetizer was probably the best we ever had. The sauce goes perfectly with the blossom. Then we got the Brussel sprout, which we are not a big fan of usually, but today we are a convert. I am glad that we made this stop here today and this time there wont be a 10 year gap.

My friends and i were wandering around Kensington around 8pm on Sunday night in search of some wine and dinner, Village Vino had lights on full blast, kitchen was closed...ehh, Blue Boheme was overpriced and it has a very nice romantic feel to it, kind of a quite date place, wasn't the right for a group of girls, who would chat and laugh out loud. Across the street we saw Cucina Sorella and decided to check it out. At first sight, the place is super cute and inviting, modern yet cozy. Reminded me a lot of Cucina Urbana (later i found out its under the same ownership). We tried Sunday special - sangria, shared seafood fritto misto, a green salad and pizza. Two friends decided also to get pasta. You get to pick your sauce, pasta and any protein you want to add. Fritto misto appetizer was definitely a hit at the table, we shared it for 4 people and it was perfect, however it was so good we should've just ordered another one. Green salad was alright, nothing special. Our pizza had a thick crust, sort of like a focassia bread, very airy. Mushroom Pizza was very filling and flavorful. Good enough to split for 2. My friend had pasta with pesto and chicken, she said it was good just way too much pesto sauce. Sunday is their sangria special day, $5 for a glass, but sadly it didn't taste good at all, just straight up sangria from the bottle with some soda water and fruit garnish. In conclusion, we all liked the place, the ambiance, service was good, we didn't feel rushed to finish our dinner.

Worst bolognese I've had in my life, watery, not rich, the meat didn't have time to absorb the sauce, just as though it had been made on a whim when they had an order asking for bolognese and they had ran out of it. It would've been better off to say you know what we are out of it. My pasta was also over cooked. French fries were cold. Our food took over 40 minutes to arrive, poor server was overwhelmed. Definitely not the dining experience when you pay $100 for 2 people, I should've gone to burger lounge.... The other photos on Yelp were very misleading