Wait staff is always neat and clean, and very helpful. Pleasantly attentive . The burgers are exceptional, really good. Shoe string fries. Very comfortable atmosphere. I'm here once a month. read more

The food was really good for breakfast. Michelle was our server and was very friendly. It's a cute space read more

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This restaurant is downstairs in the hotel lobby towards the back. The service was great, atmosphere was beautiful. The food was good and the drinks were ok. If you stay at the hotel and you're a Marriot member you get two vouchers for a glass of wine and a $15 food voucher only if you bill your food to your room. read more

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Bartender did not engage with anybody sitting at the bar .,,,didn't hear him say one word. doesn't seem to like his job. Nor did i see him engaged with any bar customers . Does he realize that being a bartender requires customer service and his tips depend on that? Obviously not.! would never come here again! Ambience F. Customer Service F. (so I went across the street to the Marriott hotel, and it was fabulous! Great bar crowd, and great bar staff! ) read more

This is based solely on my experience with breakfast over two days. The food is fine -- nothing to rave about but also a good portion. The service was completely lacking though. There wasn't enough staff so the same woman who seated us took our order and then we never saw her again. They also brought us our food (yogurt) and coffee with no spoons. It was interesting. If not included with my elite status, I'd probably hit up one of the great restaurants nearby instead. read more

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Ate here three times in three days. All three times, the service was lovely. You can charge the meal to your room or pay then and there. First time: S&S Signature Breakfast with scrambled eggs and chicken apple sausage. Disappointing because it wasn't noticeably tastier than a standard continental breakfast buffet that would be complimentary at most business inns. Every part of it was just fine. The exception was the orange juice included with the signature, which was delicious. $21 Second time: Breakfast Flatbread. Now this was gorgeous. Got the eggs over easy so the yolk bled onto the pesto. Really really good. I'd order this again. No drink included. $18 Third time: The dinner menu the server handed me was more expensive, with entries ranging from $26 to $40, or tapas for $12 a plate, or a couple salads I wasn't in the mood for. However, the online menu has a section for handhelds--burgers and sandwiches--that include a side of fries or chips. From that menu, I asked the server for the Chicken Bacon Avocado without bacon. On the plate the sandwich looks small, but it's substantial. The fries were lightly salted with a nice potato flavor. $18 Overall, I think the quality of the entrées varies a lot from really delicious to average of slightly disappointing, and the prices are really pushing what I'm content to spend on a meal. But I like that between S&S and the little Illy grab-and-go right next to it, The Notary Hotel offers food onsite at a range of price points. You'll find more interesting, delicious, cheaper food from local businesses at Reading Terminal Market next door, but if you don't want to go outside, or if you can't be bothered to browse your other options, Sabroso+Sorbo isn't bad. Sometimes it's even really good. read more

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The food was great. We got the burger with the Pepsi glazed mushrooms and cheese sticks. Service was good at the beginning but we ended up waiting an entire half hour to get our check. Very frustrating when you have other plans, create some cushion in your schedule so the day isn't rushed, and then the time is wasted because servers aren't paying attention. I had to go to the bar to find a server after sitting for over 30 minutes. I even put almost the empty dirty plates on the edge to make it obvious. There was 2 or 3 tables occupied max and it was 2:30 PM, so it's not like it was so busy they couldn't keep up. read more

The service was beyond dismal. The food (when they had it) was just ok. The menu is pretty small and they still managed to be sold out of 30% of the entrees (Fish stew and short ribs) sold out. My reservation was 6:30 not 9:30. It was almost 3 hrs for dinner and is not fine dining. Very disappointing. read more

Best part of this restaurant is the bar...enjoyed Lucky Charms drink recommended. The food is subpar. Reading the menu, the food sounds so delectable but its not. I had a basic cheesburger with the fixings and bacon. Thought it would be fresh beef but it tasted like a frozen patty. The wings tasted like they had been vooked and recooked. Phillybhad so much great food, get out and eat in the city. read more

Friendly service, tasty food but a bit overpriced. Pretty spacious restaurant inside the hotel. Sat on the couch and the waitress allowed us to dine there. Charcuterie board was delicious, but small for $35. Good quality which is a big reason why. Drinks were made fast and was a nice sports bar. Id come back here for drinks and an app if I am in the area again! read more

Sabroso+Sorbo - Charcuterie board - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Showed up late and the staff were great to feed us! Then the flatbread pizza and empanadas were served quickly and deliciously prepared! Well stocked bar and super friendly! Because of inside location adjacent to hotel, security is excellent! We'll be back! read more

Atmosphere was super cute. Plenty of options in the bar to sit comfortably! The menu is small with not a lot of variety. The brussel sprouts were really good and was the smoked old fashioned and the promissory note! Service was great! They were very personable and helpful. read more

Excellent food and service! Bar was busy but restaurant was not too busy. We had nice and quiet dinner. read more

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Hubby gets a gold star for finding the places the eat. We walked here from our hotel to dine for dinner. We were able to come in and be seated right away. The host gave us menus while we waited for our server. Our server was Erica, the best and sweetest person who will ever meet. We started out with appetizers: Him: Croquettes Me: Grilled Shrimp Plus we had the white sangria punch in a pitcher. Dinner entrées we both had the filet with green beans and potatoes. Now everything was good, but the potatoes were a tad underdone for me. And we even had room for dessert. I wanted to enjoy the ambiance and hubby time so no photos read more

Sabroso+Sorbo - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Great and fast service. The food was great and unique. I had the brûlée oatmeal and it was like dessert for breakfast! read more

Sabroso+Sorbo - Crème brûlée oatmeal - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Had breakfast here with some friends last month and it was pretty good!! I was in Philadelphia visiting them and I happened to stay at this hotel during my visit. On the day we were leaving, I asked them to just come have breakfast with us and then we ordered items from omelettes, pancakes, to full breakfasts and everything was very good. Server was really friendly too. Very nice location in the center of the city as well. Would recommend! read more

So this was a post flower show meal endeavor. I had come here with a friend a few years ago the weekend before covid hit and we really enjoyed the ambiance of the place. It seemed to be closed down for a while and when I saw it was open again I knew we had to recreate the whole experience. I must say though I was underwhelmed on the second trip. Service was okay but the whole place felt a bit disjointed, the food was fine. This was definitely better in my memory then it was on the revisit. Had to enter through the lobby of the hotel despite there being multiple other doors that were just locked so we had to essentially walk all the way around the building to get in, which may be a security feature but should be more clearly displayed then. Overall it was tolerable but not somewhere I will be rushing back to. read more

Sabroso+Sorbo - charcuterie board - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Food was ok but expensive. In the hotel is convenient and does the room service. The bar closes too early.

Hannah was a phenomenal server. Espresso martini, Brussels, and molten chocolate were the winners here. Chicken was also good. I enjoyed the meal here. read more

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Many of the hotel breakfasts I've had are usually sub-par to average, so I didn't expect much from Sabroso +Sorbo. They completely exceeded my expectations though. Everything my family ordered during our stay was delicious: chia pudding, breakfast parfait, blueberry pancakes, traditional breakfast with scrambled eggs, papas bravas etc. The orange and apple juices are fresh and tasty. They plate everything in a beautiful manner as well. The pancakes in particular were perfect: they were an ample portion, but were thin and light, and included fresh berries. (Not the heavy, gloppy monstrosities you usually get.) All of the employees are friendly and welcoming. We were fortunate to get Eileen as our server both days. She is both efficient and very kind. I was surprised Sabroso doesn't have other reviews, because they are excellent! read more

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This place was fantastic. Very eclectic decor with great lighting and music. The staff were so polite and lovely. Shanice was our server and she was so attentive. Hats off to the Chef. We had the mussels that were in an orange saffron sauce. The steak was cooked to perfection.The cheese cake was perfect. I've been to a lot of high end restaurants but this one is a hidden gem. I would strongly recommend to everyone. read more

Sabroso+Sorbo - Burnt cheese cake. Delicious! - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

This is probably the most average restaurant I've ever been to in my life. The food isn't bad, but it's completely uninspired and boring especially for the price. The drinks, however, were very good. I'm not sure what's tapas about this place. They have like 5 options for tapas and it's pretty laughable to call them Latin or Spanish inspired at all. The rest of the menu is pretty generic American food. Caesar salad, cheesesteak, roast chicken, steak. The chicken was actually really good, but the portion they give you for $26 is embarrassing. Two of the three tapas we got came with the same sauce. The food is basically airport food, so if you're stuck in the hotel and don't want to get something delivered, it's passable. They should really rename the restaurant and change the concept to something more befitting an American restaurant. The funniest part to me was the waitress asked the people seated next to us if the sangria she made was any good. That's a pretty bad sign you're not eating at a legit tapas restaurant. The service was pretty weird. We brought our drinks over from the bar. The waitress took our order and then left our empty water glasses unfilled. We had to ask her for water. After we clearly ordered and no longer had our menus, two other waitresses asked us if we were taken care of. I guess that's good service, but the wait staff seemed to have no organization to it. The bar itself is the highlight and it's super nice. The restaurant itself is really nice too. If you're a Philly local, there's absolutely no reason to come to this place unless you want a somewhat overpriced cocktail at a nice bar. For $150 for drinks and dinner, do yourself a favor and either take a walk to Chinatown, or find a more inspired restaurant in Center City. If you want actual tapas, there are half a dozen better options in Philly. read more

Setting: 10:30 am on a Saturday, solo, back seating Vibe: the back area is quiet, laid back with comfortable chairs, not as decorated or themed as the front but as I had just finished an interview and wanted to have a laid back breakfast, this was just what the doctor ordered. My waitress was also super nice and helpful Food: I got the eggs benedict (4/5) and the home fries (2/5). The Eggs Benedict is over a Canadian bacon like pork and a crispy/flavorful English muffin and comes with an argula and cherry tomato salad. Heavy on the hollaindaise which is how I prefer it and eggs poached soft which is also how I like it so it was ideal for me. Home fries were not crispy enough at all, I didnt enjoy them, they were flavored well outside being soft so if you like soft home fries these would be good for you Drinks: they leave you the whole carafe of coffee!!! It's great coffee too. Bottom line: I went here because I was staying in the hotel but it's actually good alone as a stand alone restaurant! read more

Sabroso+Sorbo - Eggs benedict and home fries - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The menu is not expansive, but most of the food is very good. The red snapper in particular was divine, and the meatballs were also well worth it. The mussels, however, were average at best. I also expected better sangria, but the fantastic service we received from the entire staff, and especially our waitress, made up for any deficiencies in the meal. It's not cheap, but overall it is worth a ci read more

Sabroso+Sorbo - Not on the menu, but they make a delicious Old Fashioned, complete with a Notary stamp on the ice cube. Now that's classy! - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

We stayed at the Notary for a few days as part of a convention. I had breakfast at the place four time. The food was great quality and the sevrice very good. We very much appreciated the experience. read more

My wife and I visited here for tapas and drinks. As it turns out, they've completely trimmed down their menu from what I saw online. The tapas menu had only three choices. We got two of those items (beets, potatoes) and they were delicious. Our drinks were also good and served quickly. There's nothing overly special about this place, and we didn't see a server (we sat at the bar) so I don't know about overall efficiency of service had we sat at a table. If you want to sit at a bar for some quick drinks and get one of three quick tapas items to eat, this place has you covered. read more

Not Sabroso: avoid at all costs. I shouldn't have ignored the red flags: the place was empty and the waiters clearly didn't want us to go in. The food was terrible. It all started with the water. If water could go bad, it would taste like this one did. For our own safety we decided not to drink it. Then the patatas bravas and sangría came ...(heads up boxed sangría tastes better). Finally the stake....most likely they used a 3D printer to make it. (Makes sense since they took forever ). Not worth the price and wouldn't recommend it to anyone. read more

Sabroso+Sorbo - Flat Iron Steak - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Food was really good although the menu is quite limited. Advertised as a tapas restaurant but the selection was 6-7 items. Service left a lot to be desired - the restaurant was near empty but the wait for us to have our order taken and get the check was egregious. Even with the convenience factor of it being in a great hotel, I'd tke my business elsewhere next time read more

Great service, little miscommunication on dinner starting time. I got here before 5pm when dinner actually starts. However Darryl was gracious enough to accommodate. Josh and Manager Steve are a great team. Great service please visit I highly recommended! read more

Sabroso+Sorbo - Great taste - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Went for restaurant week back in January. I really loved the makeover this restaurant had. There were some things we liked and several things we really didn't. The service was nice but slow. I would like to return for a normal meal when I get back to philly. Not pictured but maybe our favorite was the chicken soup which we begged them to put on the regular menu. read more

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Staying at the hotel. Went here for breakfast. Food came with a HUGE HAIR in it. Told the food runner. He took it, came back in a few seconds, and said he couldn't find one and set the plate back in front of me. Wow. I have never even HEARD of a restaurant handling an issue like this in that way. I tried to talk to the manager. I sat and waited for over 30 min and Stephanie never showed up. read more

Cute tapas place. Meatballs, mussels and flank steak small plates were all good. The verano cocktail was also really good. My only gripe was the menu was a bit small. Staff was friendly read more

I've tried Sabroso + Sorbos breakfast, lunch and tapas menus. everything I tried was absolutely delicious! The chia pudding is amazing. The consistency isn't gummy like most puddings I've had. I also love the mussels, the red snapper, and the ceviche. everything is a great portion, perfect for sharing. the ambiance is great for a date night, meeting, or even family dinner. the décor is well done and clean, while still being eclectic and interesting. it's the perfect addition to The Notary Hotel, especially since the restaurant itself isn't just a hotel restaurant. Sabroso + Sorbo is a wonderful stand-alone restaurant! read more

This is a new favorite lunch spot for myself and my friends: Great food, decent wine selection, and quiet. Servers and chef are super happy and helpful. I've come here for lunch three times in the past week. Winners for me are the salad with steak and the red snapper! I'll be back for sure. read more

Sabroso+Sorbo - ensalada de la casa with steak (lunch menu) - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Excellent variety of incredibly tasty breakfast foods presented creatively. Best part of meal though was the attentive, friendly, and personal service by our server Xyza! read more

The staff is very unpleasant and makes no effort to be nice especially at La Colombe counter, the lady at the entrance of the restaurant is not nicer. The croissant did not come heated and was at least from previous day, cappuccino has barely any foam. Only good point is for La Colombe beans they use. read more

Had a really lovely dinner at Sabroso and Sorbo last night. I got there a couple minutes before my date and when I checked in the hostess offered for me to either wait for my date or be seated and have her join me. I chose to wait and when my date arrived shortly after we were promptly sat. We were sat in the back dining room behind the bar, which was quiet and comfortable. We were greeted by our wonderful server Pasca within minutes of being seated. I told her we needed a couple of minutes to decide on cocktails. She gave us a minute but returned shortly. We got the Cocktail Jerez, which was an amazing cocktail. It was a combination of sherries, a peach liquor and sauvignon blanc that I never would have thought of but blended beautifully. We also got a boulavardier, which was not on the menu, but is one of my favorite cocktails. It was perfectly made and delicious. We started off with the charcuterie and cheese plate. It was a very nice selection of meats and cheeses with a perfectly pickled vegetable mixture and some olives. We then moved on to the tapas. I asked Pasca if we could split the tapas into two separate courses and she said that would be fine. We started with the ceviche and the octopus (which was on special). The ceviche was thinly cut and had just the right amount of acid. The octopus might be the most tender octopus I have ever had. Truly a delight. We asked for a little break between that course and the next and Pasca was happy to oblige. Between courses James, our busser, cleared the entire table and reset us for our next course. For the next course we had the marinated flat iron steak, smoked merguez sausage, and the seared green beans. Everything was cooked to perfection. We finished up with tres leches, a desert on special. Perfectly prepared, not too sweet and balanced by the fresh raspberries on top. From the beginning to the end the service was impeccable, food was delightful, and the environment relaxing. read more

We popped in for a business lunch and were seated immediately in a beautiful space. The booth was the perfect location as it had a modicum of privacy to it for our meeting. The tortilla soup was extremely delicious and had crunchy oversized tortilla you could dip in the soup. The red snapper was also tasty as it had a nice crispy skin and great flavor/texture throughout. Staff was all extremely friendly and welcoming. read more

An inventive Spanish menu from fantastic chefs. In a hotel, so service is a priority - but food is top notch!

Was here for a "working lunch" and all I can say is I wish I could have a "working lunch" here every day! The staff was extremely friendly with warm personalities to match the welcoming environment of the restaurant. I started with the tortilla soup and was blown away. Incredible depth of flavor and I loved the crispy tortillas that came in the soup. Made for a great crunch and added texture. I had the Chicken and Avocado Sandwich with chips for my main course. The sandwich was filled with healthy amount of avocado and the chicken was tender, juicy, and quite flavorful. The bun was soft but sturdy enough to hold the sandwich together. The chips were excellent - seasoned lightly and to perfection. I really enjoyed the pickles that came with it, too. I wish I could have taken more of those home with me! Will definitely be back whether for work or for pleasure! read more