Nice atmosphere for families and even dog friendly outside. Basic Italian fare but don't expect anything special with your food. The "special" Chicken Saltimbocca was a very large plate of 3 breaded chicken breasts with melted cheese and some sliced ham; plain round potatoes and mixed veggies. I think the chef forgot to season anything on the plate. The shrimp scampi did have a tasty garlic butter sauce and the french bread was plentiful. Caesar salad also good. The staff are super friendly and didn't pressure our party to leave quickly even tho people were waiting in line to get in. The many kids and families sitting outside seemed to be having a great time. read more

WOW!!!! What a great surprise! Sorella's is an extremely comfortable noisy great smelling outstanding service delicious food kind of place.. in the middle of beautiful Marin county.. The owner works as hard as her employees read more

Outstanding food, environment and service. My favorite spot. You won't be disappointed.

We love this place!! The food and service is epic. So family oriented and friendly. Sisters Sonia and Soraya have created a very warm and welcoming environment. read more

Very disappointing. Server got my order wrong. The salmon I ordered sautéed in wine sauce came grilled and was mediocre. The plain steamed vegetables were just that. Plain. Steamed. Vegetables. I couldn't believe it. I make more elaborate dishes at home! The mango relish was merely chopped mango with a little onion and tomato. Think it Might have had a little salt. Really? Is this considered fine cuisine in Fairfax? Asking as a visitor. read more

We can't praise Sorella enough. We have thoroughly enjoyed dining there in person over the years because the food is outstanding, and the service and ambiance make each experience special. The sisters and their staff are warm and welcoming, and they treat customers like old friends. Ever since the start of Pandemic Sorella was our favorite restaurant for that extra special meal delivery, and they never disappointed. We joke that the food arrived (hot) the minute we hung up the phone (and we live about 10-15 minutes away). We especially love the Caesar salad with chicken, fried calamari, fettuccini with prawns, pasta primavera, and the eggplant parmigiana. The food from Sorella is consistently fresh and mouth-watering. Sorella may offer the very best Italian food in Marin. read more

My butternut squash ravioli were rubbery and floating in an oily tasteless covering. There were sage leaves place on top but really no sage flavor. Service was good, food was not. The restaurant is not visually appealing. It is a maze of tables, cramped close together. Very loud. Not for a romantic evening. My dining partner had gnocchi. They were not soft pillows, more like heavy, dense, gummy,and very chewy lumps. Heavy-handed very little finesse Will not be returning. read more

Love this little gem of a place in Fairfax. The food is delicious and the ambience is romantic in the winter when the fireplaces are lit. Also great for families and parties. Great service! All the staff are friendly and accommodating. My favorite dish was the shrimp scampi. Giant Prawns perfectly cooked with a light batter. Delicious! read more

Haven't heard of any complaints from friends about anything on the menu. My go to is Gorgonzola ravioli. Molto bene

With Sorella Cafe it truly was love at first sight. This gorgeous little spot is full of warmth, love and delicious grub! Located across the street from the beautiful park that hosts the weekly Wednesday night Fairfax Farmer's Market which means you get a gorgeous view from your table inside Sorella. And dont worry if you don't score a seat by the window, the place is so beautiful and cozy all around with dim lighting and warm friendly service. As soon as you're seated, you'll be served a nice chunk of creamy parmesiano reggiano, straight from the giant wheel. I had been on the hunt to find a suitable replacement on the West Coast for my beloved Soya e Pomodoro (Miami) and Sorella has delivered!! These are my go to dishes at Sorella; Spinach and Ricotta Ravioli -or- Porcini Mushroom Ravioli...though whichever you choose you must ask for it with the walnut cream sauce (aka Maria Sauce) in lieu of whatever it comes with. My husband typically has the Ragu with either a meatball or sausage added and he loves it! The best thing about Sorella is that you can enjoy it casually with friends or make it an intimate date night. The atmosphere can't be beat. Following dinner, they'll bring you a cute little cup full of animal crackers and another with gummy bears! I've never had them but it's such a cute gesture. :) We've ordered take out once and they include the bread and chunks of parmesan too! I love Sorella. Maybe next time itll be warm enough outside to take it to go and enjoy in the park across the street. read more

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It was really a pleasant experience! We came for dinner and definitely enjoyed everything we had, from start to finish. "Caprese," "Mista Salad" and "Arugula Salad" were truly delightful Starters! For Main Courses, we had "Lasagna" and "Ling Cod" cooked with "Squid Ink Fettuccine." Both were perfection! Everything was quite enjoyably delicious and there will undoubtedly be a next time! They have a vast menu, and from what I heard, there is nothing disappointing in their menu. Judging from our recent experience, I'd say...."that is certainly believable!" Oh, I must not forget the desserts! They were amazing! We devoured some "Tiramisu" and "Chocolate Torte." More than satisfying! And I must make mention that service was nothing short of excellent! "Shailene" is absolutely wonderful! "Sorella Caffe" is a great place with very hospitable staff! read more

Love the food, love the staff...it's like my neighborhood "Cheers" where everybody knows my name and my order!

This restaurant came highly rated by locals we bumped into after a long hike at Point Reyes Station. This place was busy and every table inside and outside was taken. We lucked out just being a party if 2. We got a table quickly. The waitress was amazing!! She was very knowledgeable in the menu and explained and described the specials perfectly. I ordered the seafood pasta which was the "special" for the night and my husband ordered chicken piccata with red pasta. My husbands chicken piccata was delicious. I witnessed him literally inhale that dish lol My "special" was an EPIC FAILURE. Sorry :-( macaroni pasta with little to no sauce. It was just a plate of plain macaroni pasta with a butter sauce and capers on the bottom of the plate. It was like they put spoonfuls of tasteless butter sauce with capers on the plate and threw macaroni on top and sprinkled the noodles with 3 pieces of salmon "bites" (not kidding! Bite size pieces and only 3), and 2 cut up pieces of rock cod and a string of something that I'm sure came off of something that's seafood. Zero and I mean zero flavouring or seasoning. I took one bite of the flavourless salmon and paired it was flavourless macaroni and said, "Nope" and returned the plate. The waitress was sweet and removed the special off our bill. She brought another menu to see about ordering something else but my husband was done with dinner and I was just truly disappointed. They give you a free baggie of animal cracker cookies and gummy bears when you leave after paying your bill. I thought that was nice but odd. Don't get me wrong I ate the shit out of the free snacks considering I was starving to death when I left. read more

This has been one of our favorite go to restaurants. Despite my wife's warning, I ordered the lasagna. That has to be the worst lasagna I've ever had. I asked for light sauce. What I got was a few noodles soaked in sauce and covered with pasty cheese. Either get a new recipe or take it off the menu. Disappointed Italian customer read more

Amazing Food, Amazing Service, And Amazing Cozy little Restaurant with big Giant Parmesan Cheese , The Origional Gummi Bears as an after dinner gift ....and a FirePlace to Boot! GREAT PLACE to go ona Date, on a rainy night, on a nice summer night they open th windows. read more

Amazing place. Me and my girlfriend stop in every time i'm in marin county.quality food and service

Playful, familial, generous, warm, and inviting. I'm talking not about my long gone, beloved great Aunt Bertha, but about Sorella which is a close second in the department of hospitality. From the delicate twinkling lights beckoning you to come inside to the toasty fireplace, lei-draped Thinker statue, and warmly welcoming owner, Sorella delivers big in the category of endearing quirkiness and the neighboring community responds in spades. On the first bone-chilling night of fall, they served up: * Gratis wedges of Parmesan cheese and a big basket of bread * An Antipasto platter (about $10) laden with pepperoncini, artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil, and cured meats... plenty here for a party of 4 or more. * Spaghetti & Meatballs, Calamari Saute (served in a red sauce and accompanied by choice of pasta or vegetables), and a heaping plateful of rich Risotto Primavera with scallops, shrimp, and crab meat. * Passion fruit and mango gelato encased in a white chocolate shell ($6) plus the gratis bowls of gummi bears and cookies. All this plus a glass of wine and a tip came it at under $100. Three of us left laden with people boxes and ample food for another meal. If Sorella were in the City - which it never would be, as it is uniquely Fairfax - it's unlikely I'd go out of my way for it. Still, I've returned here often, friends and family in tow, and never once have any of us left anything less than completely satisfied. This Fairfax gem is worth a visit on the next chilly evening. read more

The best Italian restaurant outside of Italy. Everything locally sourced and delicious. Incredible service. Soyara and Sonia were wonderful hostesses. Seamless staff. Live music. Shrimp that melts in your mouth. Top notch wine. I could go on. You will not be disappointed!! Go there ! read more

We went for dinner on Saturday night and it was lovely. Ambiance and service were great. Food was okay...didn't live up to the reviews, but perhaps we just need to order differently. Will give it another try soon. read more

Sorella serves great dinners. I have always been more than satisfied with everything they have served me. It is always our "go to" place for meals when friends come to town! Jim Ringseis read more

I just love this place! Two sisters have owned and operated it for 20 yrs now and the food, service and atmosphere are perfect. Very family oriented, consistent, homey, cozy feeling with delicious menu. read more

It's okay. Not great. Average food. High prices. Super noisy atmosphere. It's totally fine if you have small kids because there are a ton of distractions that will keep them engaged. read more

Excellent atmosphere, food, and staff. I just wish they were open earlier than 4:00. Their soups are especially delicious.

I don't often give out 5 stars... but this pasta place is now my new gem! The atmosphere, the specials, the live music! What's not to love! My gf grew up around here and knew where to go! The love music and great wait staff has brought my you g again to the point where I wanted to dance during the music! The food was great as well! We ordered: Starters: warm olives. They come around with endless bread and this fresh parmagoin they cut right outta the wheel! Entree: I had the squid ink pasta with fresh seafood and red sauce. Heads up their red sauce is spicy. She had the pesto chicken which was nice and buttery. Next time I come here you have to try the meatballs and spaghetti. It's a legend! Lastly, if you come here on a mid week you might be able to spot some local Marin celebs. Aka we were sitting next to Santana read more

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This is the go to Italian spot in Fairfax. It's been here for yrs and never disappoints. Always family friendly as well

What a fantastic place in quaint Downtown Fairfax. Delicious Italian food served by lovely people in a cozy and festive setting with the occasional live music. Went here with my boyfriend and housemates to celebrate my birthday and it was an all around wonderful experience. The place was packed but the wait wasn't long. 20mins for a table for 5 around 8pm on a Thursday! Popular restaurant and for good reason. The decoration and lighting inside is welcoming and very cute. Service is attentive and water refills were timely. The hosts/owners (two sisters) are super sweet and really cares about your experience and the dishes they're serving you. They give good recommendations so you can always ask them if you can't make up your mind. Their bread (served a little chilled) was not the best, but the fresh Parmesan they chip off a huge block onto your plate to start the meal off was quite an experience and very tasty. Calamari and crab cakes for appetizer is highly recommended!!! Pasta dishes were all done really well. -Butternut squash ravioli could've used a little more flavor in the filling and/or sauce, but the sage paired with every bite kept me intrigued. -Fettuccine is cooked a perfect al dente. I'll prob get more of this next time! -Lasagna is a very generous portion and delicious. Can even feed 2 ppl. And for dessert, tiramisu was one of the tastiest we've had. But the best part of the night, was the man with the gray hair who sang and played piano with two other guys on drums and bass. FYI: I found out they play every other Thursday night. This jazz trio is what made my Sorella experience so unique - listening/watching him perform in the back room was delightful and the atmosphere was so fun, he had the whole room belting along. Needless to say, I left with a full stomach and a smile on my face! read more

Second time we've eaten here. EXCELLENT food and service!!!! Heather was very attentive and pleasant. Cozy and comfortable... highly recommend. read more

Sorella Caffe - Great cozy Sorella Caffe!! - Italian Near Me - Fairfax, California

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Sarella's is hands-down the best restaurant in Fairfax. I love all of their pastas their specials especially their pork chop. The staff is absolutely over-the-top. Amazing! We go there every week and are always welcomed. they have a great wine list and sparkling wines as well. We love the ambience inside. It is cozy and vibrant! Highly recommend this restaurant. read more

I love this place because They always have nice food. I have some food restrictions and it is important to order and trust the restaurant. I ordered salmon- just grilled salmon, no sauce- no extras! I wanted veggies but plain, the server/ phone person/ offered broccoli (which was perfect al- dente). I am one of those who thinks less- is more! Beautiful fresh salmon with a generous veggie side. I ordered a to-go dinner and the quality was the best. Same as when I used to dine there before the pandemic lockdown. read more

5 star restaurant hand down. Their food was immaculate, my server was super friendly and went out of his way to make my first time experience a phenomenal one even though it was super bust that night. Best Italian / Seafood restaurant. Overall experience 10/10 read more

Launch for 3 on 25/4/21. Nice traditional place with solid Italian food. We just had 3 pastas: canallony, gorgonzola ravioli and tomato sauce. All pastas were Prepared well with a touch of Italy. The service was perfect. Recommended read more

One of my favorite spots in Marin. It's not fancy and can get a bit loud and crowded, but the food, warm service and great atmosphere make Sorella's a family favourite. We all have our "go to" meals here - mine is the Chicken Parmesan. The chicken is always perfectly breaded and the penne is always al dente. Dinner is always followed by a complimentary bowl of animal crackers and gummy bears - who can resist that?! If you or someone your with uses a wheelchair or a stroller, this may not be the best place to have dinner as it can get pretty tight. That said, if you do use either, I'd give them a call ahead of time. read more

Sorella Caffe - The lasagna is easily enough for two people. - Italian Near Me - Fairfax, California

Thanks to check please we found this gem and sampled their delicious offerings. The cheese is delicious and we tried the special pasta - torteloni with marscapone and asparagus, the special saffron risotto with crab, shrimp, scallops and veggies and the signature lasagna. All were made fresh and just fabulous. The flavors were in point and let them know it was hubby's bday and they brought him a dessert and even sang Happy birthday to him. Such great servers and team here. Highly recommend! read more

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It is fabulous to see our favorite Italian Restaurant is doing curbside pickup and delivery. Carol and I have been dining at Sorella Cafe since 2003. Soy and Sonia have been serving fine Italian food since then. We ordered from them last night their fabulous Mista salad with Shrimp and the Ragu Alla Bolognese pasta, Both excellent, complete with their signature Gummies. Everyone who has eaten at Sorella Cafe in the past should order from them during these troubled times and support them. Artie & Carol Stein read more

Sorella Caffe - Puttanesca with Meat Balls and Fettuccine with Prawns. Delicious! - Italian Near Me - Fairfax, California

Wow, really a big wow for this wonderful restaurant. first off the most important part, the food is excellent. My friend and I went in there on a Saturday night, First time -they had lamb shank on the menu and it was delicious, Perfectly cooked came with risotto and sautéed Swiss chard, which I normally don't care for, but it was perfectly prepared. My friend had ravioli with a meat sauce and it was excellent, but more importantly the service and the attitude of the staff is phenomenal -shout out to Sonya, Shelby and Heather and everybody else because they are just friendly, warm and wonderful people. This place really impressed me can't say enough -Rock on! read more

Such sweet people here and the food classic homemade Italian goodness! Try the homemade pasta :) read more

Have you ever eaten Sorella Cafe's Lasana? If not, you are missing out! Soy and team prepared tow huge trays of this delicious lasana and two huge trays of Caesar Salad for a party we were having. The party was up north, most had never heard of Sorella's since it's mostly frequented by locals and pretty tucked away. It's a hidden gem for sure! Our guests loved the food and kept asking me all night where we got it and if they could take some of the leftovers home. There's already a pretty good following here but I think you might have gained about 30 more customers after our party! Thank you also for the incredible customer service and for having so many of your staff carry the food to my car! You are the best and your comfortable, warm and homey restaurant is also such a treat! Thank you Soy and the entire Sorella Team! read more

Love, love, love Sorella. Food is consistently good, service is excellent, owner makes you feel very welcome. Acoustics are not good if you want to have a conversation...way too loud. But, some people find the noise energizing, I suppose. read more

Great service and old style Italian food with a modern flare. Everything was fresh and delicious. My favorite was the carbonara. Wow!! Also love the inside fire pits. It makes for a really cozy atmosphere. Can't wait to go back soon and try more food! read more

That is always on top of what you are needing. The place is clean. There's salmon cooked in the white wine sauce is delicious. That is my go to dish. My six-year-old granddaughter would eat all of my salmon plus her steak. It is a kid friendly environment. good wine, the best owners you can actually talk to the chefowned by two sisters from Italy. The service is great. I would recommend going there. I usually go once or twice a month at least so enjoy. read more