Super cute spot to go for a date night or friend meet up! The waiter was very nice and highly attentive, as well as knowledgeable about the food and wine. Pasta was good but a little cold when served. However they have a great wine selection and would definitely go back for the ambiance! read more

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Came here with my husband and another couple to try something new and catch up. The space is really bright and open, but also attainable and comfortable. We dined inside, but there was some outdoor space that looked lovely as well. Since there were four of us, we ordered a variety of apps, pizza and a couple pastas. Nothing that we ordered was bad, and I thought the food was quite good for the prices. Our server seemed a bit on the slow side, but he was quite nice so we gave him a break. Would definitely be back read more

Sorella is an amazing Italian restaurant. It has a very nice interior that is cozy yet feels higher end. I ordered the rigatoni and it was amazing. The sauce was very light and delicious. Overall would definitely recommend to anyone in Milwaukee looking for Italian. read more

Decided to check this place out tonight with my Mom....service and food were outstanding!!! What a hidden gem, very cool building and vibe.....highly recommend!!!! read more

Sorella - Margherita pizza was amazing!!!! - Italian Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Had a meal here last year, and recalled the pizza and pasta delicious...and was looking forward to going back. Sadly, today's meal was a huge disappointment. The cauliflower appetizer was generously sized, and reasonably tasty in a sweet-sour sauce. The Amatriciana pizza, which we had before, was almost inedible. The guanciale was cooked into a sauce, rendering the pizza greasy. The peppers were not spicy......the crust soggy. We both ate a piece, and then left the rest. The shrimp,scampi with pasta was flavorless, the pasta watery and overcooked. The server was nice, though never asked why we didn't eat the food. Can't say for sure, but she looked a bit embarrassed? We will not be returning. read more

Nice feel to the restaurant, ordered a variety of apps that were tasty but nothing too special. The pork belly was a solid chunk, not much of a presentation but ok. The wood fired pepperoni pizza was really good, with a somewhat chewy crust. read more

class act! beautiful atmosphere and there are no words to express my gratitude to the owner Paul and his staff. accommodating on short notice and more so for accommodating more than originally planned for! Surprises aren't for everyone or every event, but Paul and his staff handled it well and eased my through my embarrassment of the additional people. highly recommended for delicious food and great service! thanks Paul! Michelle D from NJ read more

I've been here a few times and each visit I'm even more impressed! Everything they have is so fresh and their flavors are absolutely delicious. My most recent visit was this past weekend with my parents in town - my dad is notoriously hard to impress (and keto) so I had very high hopes for this place! We ate at one of the outdoor tables which was absolutely lovely, and our waiter was so attentive. We started with the pork belly and Italian long hot pepper and the flavors were amazing - the mix of heat with rich and sweet was so tasty. For the entree, I had the swordfish and talked my mom into getting the veal dish. The swordfish was perfectly cooked and so flavorful, but my mom's veal really stole the show! It was wrapped in bacon and filled with tomatoes and eggplant - I'm pretty sure I'll dream about this for a while. To cap off our meal, we had the tiramisu panna cotta - easily the best panna cotta I've ever had. There was a chocolate top layer, espresso flavored panna cotta, and a rum soaked cookie at the bottom - my dad even had an extra bite. I've been a few other times - as takeout as well as with a group of friends and this most recent time has been my favorite. If you're looking for a delicious modern Italian meal, Sorella is a can't miss. read more

We went to celebrate my husband's birthday, and we had the most incredible time! We ordered the chopped salad (which they easily made dairy free to accommodate my dairy allergy), a delicious pork chop and the pepperoni pizza without cheese. Add a glass of organic orange wine and it was dinner perfection! But the crowning glory was dessert -- our absolutely lovely server, Zoe, wanted to give us a free dairy-free birthday dessert, and told the super inventive head chef Kyle, who quickly whipped us up incredible mini doughnuts with powered sugar and lemon slices! It was a fabulous end to our birthday dinner! Thank you all again for your incredible service and hospitality! read more

Sorella - Mini homemade doughnuts! - Italian Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

On a recent trip to Milwaukee on a dreaded Monday night when so many restaurants are closed, my husband and I ended up at Sorella. What a gem of a restaurant, serving delicious items for every course including salad, antipasti, entrées and dessert. Service was great. Our server, Zoe, was warm, attentive and welcoming. We had seats at a table at the bar and we both loved the vibe. read more

It was our first time here. Seating was fine. My husband noticed a lot of dust and cobwebs in corners and fixtures. the staff was very friendly and attentive. The four of us found something we thought we'd like on the limited menu. The food came out quickly. Mine was the spaghetti and it was delicious. My daughter chose the chicken parmigiana and was disappointed with the amount of cartilage in the breast. She said the taste was good, however. My son and husband enjoyed their meals (cavatelli). I feel that salad or bread should have been included for the price of the meals. The ambiance was nice and cozy. The front stairs are a climb! read more

I think I did a review but if not the food was fabulous, service was attentive if a little bit over attentive. Sat outside my the heaters / little gas table fireplace. Delightful read more

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Food is very bland and average. The pizza is the best part 3.5/5. Gnocchi is 2/5, rigatoni 2/5, mediocre at best. Ambiance is very cute and fun to hang at. DEFINTIELY a place for drinks, but I have had better Italian in town. read more

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We were staying at the boutique hotel above the restaurant and the owner recommended the food. We were celebrating our 20th wedding anniversary and there wasn't one thing that could have been better. We shared the porter house. It was by far the best steak we have ever had. Bread was amazing. Broccoli with apricots. Everything was soooo good. We will recommend to anyone traveling through. read more

Hi, This is Dominic the food reviewer. Yesterday I tried Sorella, which is an Italian restaurant. It is located at 2535 S. Kinnickinnic Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207. Our waitress Madi told us the restaurant opened in August of last year. It used to be a school house back in the day way before the restaurant officially opened. Both owners Kyle and Paul are from New Jersey. Paul was the general manager at Glass and Griddle which is in Downtown Milwaukee. Kyle used to be the executive chef at Wolf Peach. I got to meet the owner Kyle and get a picture with him and Madi. They were both awesome to talk to. The ambiance is a mix between historic and modern. They have original brick on the walls that cover the walls which makes look very historical I think. When you walk inside, they have awesome modern lights, and an open kitchen where you can see your pizza being made or cooked. They also have a beautiful bar area inside. Outside they have a great covered patio with a fire pit that you can sit at and enjoy wine or any cocktail with some wonderful Italian dishes. Up above the restaurant they have guesthouses that any visitors out of town can stay in over night. It is called the Kinn Guest House. Madi told all of us they have eight total rooms up there that anybody can stay in. I thought Madi was so helpful and very funny. She was such a spectacular waitress to my dad, grandma and myself. Madi told us all their sauce is made in house right in the kitchen everyday. The Cavatelli and gnocchi pasta is handmade. Their most popular dish is the Cavatelli with Monday sauce, which is what I tried for dinner. For dinner 1. My Grandma tried the Margherita pizza which is cooked in a wood fire oven right towards the back of the kitchen. She loved her pizza. 2. I tried the Cavatelli with Monday sauce which had Broken Meatball, Sausage, and Pork Raghu with Ricotta Cheese. 3. Dad had the Spaghetti w/ Marinara sauce. He said it was very fresh tasting and he loved the sauce. For our appetizer, we tried their Arancini Carbonara which are Rice Balls with Pancettam Pecorinom egg, peas and Black pepper. For dessert we tried their homemade Cherry Cannoli. My dad said it was the best canoli he's ever had, even better than the ones he tried in Little Italy in New York. I thought my Cavetelli dish was very creamy tasting and I thought the noodles were a lot thicker which I absolutely enjoyed. I would highly recommend trying this place everyone. It's beautiful inside, and everyone was nice. The food was all spectacular. read more

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This was a modern Italian restaurant with a chic, upscale vibe. The server was helpful and attentive - we got a bottle of red wine for the table and she wonderfully refilled our glasses! The food was delicious! The Cavatelli with 'Monday Sauce' was great, as was the Veal, Chicken Meatballs, and Chicken Parm. We also got two desserts - I would absolutely recommend the cheesecake. read more

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Went in on a Monday after work and the place was pretty busy for a Monday. We got the Brussel sprouts to share, which were delicious and a large serving. I ordered the spaghetti with GF pasta and it tasted like a kids menu item. It was just pasta and a marinara sauce that had no flavor. My date had the cavatelli with Monday sauce and said he thought it was just ok. I'm not writing this place off as we did enjoy the ambiance and had great service. Would go back to try an entrée. read more

On a recent Saturday evening we made the trip to Bayview for the chance to dine at Sorella. I enjoyed the ambience - light, bright, interesting art (there was one piece I'd like for my own home). We started with salads: the pizzeria chop for my husband and the roasted beet salad for me. I love beets and this salad was delicious, even if I thought there were actually a few too many beets. Normally I'm looking for more of the featured ingredient but Sorella does not skimp here. From there we ordered pasta dishes: cavatelli for my husband and the rigatoni alla vodka for me. My husband enjoyed his pasta; as someone who is insistent that the only sauce is a red sauce, he was happy with his choice. As for me, I loved the rigatoni - would it have been rude for me to lick the bowl? This was how I like my tomato sauce...light, slightly creamy. Just delicious. We were both quite full so opted not to have dessert but I am wishing we had made a little room for the flourless chocolate cake. The table next to us had it and it looked fabulous. I look forward to dining at Sorella again! read more

The food and wine was delicious. An overall great vibe! We sat inside so I'll definitely be going back to check out the patio come summertime. read more

Sorella is a lovely restaurant! So glad that we tried it. First, I recommend making reservations; but when we arrived they happened to have a table ready so we were seated immediately. The food has layers of flavor that scream 'crafted by expertise'! We all enjoyed our food. I especially enjoyed the asparagus, artichokes and pepperoni pizza. Lastly, this was the best cocktail that I've had in a long time. It was a strawberry cocktail. Complimentary birthday treats for us to wrap up this beautiful dinner solidified for me- this is a top Milwaukee restaurant. read more

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Great Italian food. The pizza was delicious had a sausage mushroom. Great pasta and salads. The environment, wine and staff were also great. Couldn't have asked for a better experience on my birthday read more

Another Review. Table of 6. The first one I wrote magically disapeared this week along with a few other disapointing reviews from July of 2023... 1/3+ of the mussels were not open. Sent them back as they were still shut. No one from the service staff noticed. Food was disapointing. Two of the group had scallops, one person had the beet salad. No one left feeling like the service or food was worth the cost. Wine was small pours for $15-$18 dollar glasses of $30 retail bottle wines. Previous 4 visits were great. Something has changed this summer. read more

Sorella is a new restaurant in Bay View that is a must visit! They have great Thursday night happy hour deals, including $15 off bottles of wine and 1/2 off beers. We went for a date night and it was the perfect cozy Christmas spot. The tables are spaced out so we felt safe. I got the eggplant pizza which was delicious! They have a wood fire pizza oven so the pizzas are very authentic. The pastas are supposed to be very good too; I've heard great things about their monday sauce. The service was very quick and our waitress was very friendly I look forward to coming back soon to try more dishes! read more

Sorella - Eggplant pizza - Italian Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Amazing vegan options, fantastic cocktails, and a really cool atmosphere! Perfect for a date night!

Delicious food and great ambiance! My Alfredo sauce loving partner was converted to tomato based sauce with the depth of flavors in the Monday Sauce. The broccolini and ricotta pizza was nicely cooked and tasted great. We started with the artichokes which could have used more bread with it to help sop up the oily goodness. read more

Sorella - Pasta with Monday sauce and broccolini pizza - Italian Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Order a pizza and some cannoli's from here and I was pleasantly surprised! I've heard awesome things about this place and thought I'd try one of their pizzas as I could just walk to pick it up. I'm not a huge pizza person but I was a big fan! I now hope to dine in with them as I'm sure the experience will exceed my expectations as well! read more

Ordered the pepperoni and added mushrooms sausage and scallions and let me tell you that it was soo good we had to order another one. Definitely will be back for this pizza and might even try the other food. Service was good as well. read more

The service and ambiance was great, but the food is expensive and not that great. I would maybe go again to try something else on the menu.

Great food and the service was great. We went for an engagement dinner and Will definitely be back

Delicious homemade pasta, I would argue the best chicken Parmesan in Milwaukee. Amazing service. We told them we had to be in and out relatively quickly and they absolutely met our needs. Delicious cocktails, extensive wine and beer menu, would absolutely come here again. read more

So let's talk..... Ambiance. I like it. A little loud but I love a little chatter. I love to see people enjoying themselves. Wine. Good. Waitress. Awesome! Her name is Madison. By the way, owner, give her a raise! Food, I'm lactose intolerant. I know. Lactose, Italian, not a good mix. But hey, I love the food. They were accommodating. You need to speak up and work with them and they did. It was a great experience. Maybe needs a little salt, but then my Mom puts salt on McDonald's fries so I think it's a hereditary thing. Bottom line....go there and enjoy! read more

Really neat place. Server recommend the pepperoni pizza...amazing. I got the pizza to go with very little wait. Check this place out. It may get busy, but I will wait to eat here again read more

Crazy expensive but crazy good! Def a great place to treat yourself. Nice mood lighting, great pasta and the best red sauce I've had in my life. The food is really good. The people who work there are also always really nice and attentive but also don't encroach on your space so you and whoever you're with can enjoy each other! read more

Great environment, with an excellent cocktail menu. Portions were large with a variety of sides/ appetizers to accompany the main course. However, the veal dish was undercooked. Resulting in food poisoning for the following day. read more

We have become big fans of Sorella. Been twice, for two very different but equally successful experiences. First for a date night in the elegant dining room with an antipasti course, shared pasta course and mains of the veal marsala and pork chop. All amazing, but the standout was this simple kale caesar insallata, where the kale has been lovingly massaged until tender as bib lettuce. Their kale massager definitely has a fallback career, if the restaurant thing doesn't work out. Shared a sublime cannoli for desert (and I sort of skeeve on cannolae; I would have taken the gun). With it, they sent out complimentary glasses of the house-made lemoncello--talk about your happy endings! Second trip was a drive-by shooting with our youngster. Last minute online resy "in the bar" during busy holiday reveling. We figured we'd be bellying up to the bar itself, but turned out it was a nice high top in the hopping bar area where they had the Bucks on (no sound). Ordered a few terrific pizzas from the wood oven and, of course, the well-rubbed kale salad. Sorella's one of our new go-tos. Can't wait till it warms up and they reopen the terrace, which we saw this summer but never had the good sense to try. read more

excellent service, food and atmosphere! Paul was a wonderful, attentive server! perfect place to celebrate my friend's birthday! bravo!

Loved our dinner at Sorella for my birthday yesterday. Our server was sweet, helpful, and attentive. We had Brussel sprouts...fabulous. They were charred to perfection and had a little kick. The pizza sauces were delicious, but the toppings, maybe a little sparse. The crust was made perfectly. To celebrate my birthday, our waitress gave us the Nutella calzone and a shot of house made limoncello which were both fabulous. The decor, lighting, and ambience was perfect. We had a wonderful time! read more

We made a reservation and they only had the heated tent. I am not totally sure that it is legal with the closed in tent, all of the open flames and carbon monoxide, but that's a different issue. Unfortunately the waitress spilled two Prosecos on one of our party and appropriately she apologized profusely and paid for our drinks. The problem was that the first round of drinks took over 20 minutes and then the replacement drinks took 10-15 minutes. We ordered our dinner and it came out quickly and it was quite good. The propane heater next to us was running out of propane and the flames were down to "idle". So we were getting cold and we let the restaurant know and they decided that they were going to let the tank run completely out before replacing it. So 20 minutes later we were all cold, including our friend with the Proseco soaked pants. We complained again and they changed the tank, and we finally had heat again. So now they ask us if we want dessert and we order something. They mention that they have a big party coming in to take over the entire tent and they need us to be quick. Someone else comes by to tell us that they need us to be done soon since they have a big party coming, and then when they deliver the cake they tell us a third time that they need us to get moving since they have a big party coming. We had a 6:00 reservation and the party of 40 was scheduled for 7:45. That is hardly enough time to get everything done, especially when the drinks are slow to arrive and they spill half of them on you. Finally we see someone who looks like the manager helping to set up the tent for the big party. He and the team are sighing and making noise and continuously giving us dirty looks. I finally ask him if he is the manager, because I want to tell him about how bad our experience has been. He says that he is the owner and he hears our complaints and said that it is a busy Saturday night and that's how things go. The high quality restaurants that I have been to will go out of their way to make sure that your experience is excellent and if it isn't they will find a way to get you to come back and give them another chance. Nothing like that happened. So guess what, I won't be coming back and I will let people know about this experience. All in all, food was pretty good. Our poor waitress had a bad night by spilling the drink. The rest of the crew was downright awful. read more

Excited to visit this local restaurant. Dined at the bar. Great service. Delicious drinks. Our food came out quickly from the kitchen. The food was fresh and flavorful. We ordered the arancini, bass, and a wood fired pizza. This was such a delicious meal that we splurged on dessert and shared an olive oil cake. I cannot wait to return and try more items from this excellent menu. read more

Lively restaurant, good cannolis for dessert! Great spot to try for dinner near downtown Bayview.