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Sorella, Milwaukee, WI

Sorella

4.7
4.7
953 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
Top tags:
Old school meets new school, East Coast meets Midwest, with a Southern-style Italian restaurant landing right in the middle of it all. Delivering distinctly Italian cuisine that’s easy to pronounce and even easier to share, guests will enjoy seasonally inspired dishes throughout the year. Sorella serves healthy foods with elegant flavors, which are often made with locally sourced products.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 24 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (414) 301-6255
  • Website
    http://www.sorellamke.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Kyle Toner
  • Catering
    Classic comfort. Memorably delicious. Sorella Catering features familiar Southern Italian cuisine with a fresh, Midwest twist. From universal favorites like Baked Ziti to New Jersey specialties like Sausage, Peppers, and Onions Sorella Catering makes your special event memorably delicious. https://www.sorellamke.com/catering/
  • Private party facilities
    We’d love the opportunity to host your next event and help you celebrate with your family, friends, coworkers, or whoever you want to invite. Submit your event information on our website and someone from our team will contact you to discuss further. https://www.sorellamke.com/events/
  • Location
    2535 S Kinnickinnic Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207
  • Neighbourhood
    Milwaukee
  • Cross Street
    Otjen Street
  • Parking Details
    Parking is available on the following streets that are close by Kinnickinnic Ave, Otjen, and Homer. The public library does offer parking after their business hours. However, you must have your car removed after 10 pm.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 953 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Wisconsin

    Italian

  • Milwaukee

    Italian

953 Reviews

  1. MartyH

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    Overall5Food5Service4Ambience5
    Everything was very good except the pizza could have been cooked a little longer. The crust was very soft , no crunch. But overall will go back as soon as possible.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience4
    I like the family friendly atmosphere, but it was very loud. My group is 65+...hearing stuff.

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  3. MargaretK

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    Overall4Food3Service4Ambience5
    The food was pretty good and it was in a fun location.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    Overall3Food3Service3Ambience4
    We reserved Sorella because of all the great reviews and I am so sad to say we were a bit disappointed. We went there for my birthday, 4 of us. Wine was overall okay, not a good selection of wine by the glass and a very small pour for the price (Maybe 4 oz for $14-ish dollars) We ordered 3 apps - one was the artichokes, and they were a canned texture. I was expecting fresh but tasted like the canned from Costco heated up in a lemon wine sauce. The bread was excellent though. Entrées were good sized and tasted lovely but 100% fresh pasta, I highly doubt. We cook our own pasta at home and the texture is much different than my entree. Service was a bit awkward, I arrived 1st in my party of 5 and was not waiting on for about 10 minutes, it was not busy either. After the ladies arrived, our wine glass was plenty dry before we were asked for another. Overall I am happy we went but I won't return :(

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  5. Maven

    Milwaukee

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Delicious, as always! Prosciutto wrapped Branzino was sublime.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 28, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Amazing food, amazing atmosphere. Couldn’t have had a better night and our waiter, Paul, was incredible. Very inviting and knowledgeable, led us to the perfect food and wine pairing. Definitely going to be coming back very soon!!

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  7. ColeenO

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service4Ambience5
    We sat out in the tent on a cold night and it was so lovely. The fire was beautiful and it was warm and cozy. The food was amazing and so fast. The service was ok, but sadly our server had the whole tent to himself and so he was just over worked.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    Overall4Food5Service5Ambience4
    My group had pizzas, pastas, an appetizer, and the torta cioccolato. We enjoyed it all! We did not sit outside by the fire, but it looked very cozy and nice out in the tent. I will be back!

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  9. ClaireH

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Great food, great service, great fun, recommend for sure.

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  10. Graham

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 20, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Food was incredible and came out super fast. Great drink menu and service was fantastic. We'll be back!

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  11. NikkiM

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Great experience there- took my in-laws for a special dinner double date. They enjoyed almost all the food. The pizza quality and topping cominations were excellent, the side of crispy potatoes might have been one of my favorite bites of the night. The side of pasta with red sauce was a bit of a throw away- I would suggest tweaks to elevate both the pasta and the sauce to make it more memorable (more seasoning, garlic, herbs, better quality pasta or pasta made in house). Overall, would certainly recommend this place again.

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  12. margaret

    Charleston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Second time here and it was outstanding! The short rib gnocchi is to die for!

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  13. DanaS

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Amazing, as always. The Porterhouse for 2 with creamy polenta as one of the sides?!? Just the best. It was nice to sit outside in November by the fire. Romantic and fun.

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  14. DanC

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service4Ambience5
    The flavors of each dish were well executed and very delicious. Will for sure be going back.

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  15. beardg

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service4Ambience4
    Our food and our waitress was fantastic! Towards the middle of our dinner we had a rowdy group of women sitting next to us, but our waitress gave us dessert to make up for the noise. Overall, great ambiance and quality of food. Will definitely be back.

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  16. RobertC

    Milwaukee

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    Overall4Food3Service4Ambience4
    Overall, very good! However, it's always in the detail, as we received rancid cheese crumbles in our Kale Caesar salad. Understanding there is no such thing as perfection.

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    The food was delicious, as always! Today I was pleasantly surprised with their take on Tiramisu- wow, it was delicious! The vibe is always cool and the staff makes you feel welcome!

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  18. cosita

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    Overall4Food4Service5Ambience4
    Great place for a nice casual dinner, it's well lit and gives great vibes. Food is also very tasty!

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  19. Susie

    Milwaukee

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience4
    Our first but not last visit. Our two dinners were incredible.

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  20. AmyO

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Do yourself a favor, and get the gnocchi! Best I’ve ever had. We had a delicious pizza too and my husbands swordfish was outstanding. Delicious food all around and excellent service by Jason. Place is beautiful and cozy. Will return!

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  21. LisaK

    Milwaukee

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Everything was delicious including the broccoli and the artichoke appetizers. We ordered the chicken parm, the salmon, the lamb and a pizza and they were all really good!

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  22. MelindaBK

    Milwaukee

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    We always enjoy Sorella. The food and cocktails are fresh and interesting and the service is excellent. The bar has an especially good vibe.

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  23. LCHWFB

    Milwaukee

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience4
    Roasted beet and butternut squash salad was delicious. It seemed decadent, but was probably very healthy. The salad easily fed two people as did the chicken piccata meatballs. Husband and I both had the duck lasagna. Very good, and again both servings were very large slabs. Our server, Jason did a great job. We unfortunately exceeded our one hour and fifteen minute allotted table time due to husband arriving late. Our table was needed for another party, and we had to skip dessert. The only thing I didn’t enjoy was the Fall Collins cocktail, which tasted like medicine.

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Food was incredible. Drinks were great too. Definitely recommend the Riesling.

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  25. SearcherofGreatness

    Milwaukee

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    Overall4Food4Service4Ambience4
    It was busy and a bit noisy but overall a really pleasant experience Paul our server was great. The food was excellent. The only thing that could use a little help is the wine pour. For a $14 glass I expect it to be at least close to the halfway point. Thanks for a great experience

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Jason our server was so attentive and welcoming. Kyle did an amazing job in the kitchen. The apps were outstanding - mortadella arancini, margherita pizza + chicken piccata meatballs!! Mains were also so delicious - gnocchi with short rib, cavatelli, chicken savoy + a funghi pizza - well done!!!

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  27. Kerrie

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Great ambiance, fantastic menu, delicious food, and the service was fabulous! Jason was our waiter and he was excellent!! We will come back in a heart beat the next time we are in Milwaukee.

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  28. JenB

    Milwaukee

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    My food and service were wonderful. I love this place!

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  29. SCHMYKL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 25, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Getting there shortly after opening on a weekday, we were seated immediately. Shared a margarita pizza with chicken plicata meatballs and calamari sides. All were excellent and fast service. Loved the corner table, close to the stone oven. Very cozy. I grew up a few blocks from this building and is always a pleasure to see the old neighborhood.

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  30. DiningDiva

    Milwaukee

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    On a chilly, rainy night, we walked into a warm, vibrant dining room. We loved the roasted broccoli and the lemon chicken meatballs. The Negroni cocktail was fabulous, reminding us of our recent trip to Italy. And, the pizza was so yummy! Love the soft, fired crust!

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  31. Angela

    Milwaukee

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Second time at Sorellas and had another delicious meal. Next time I am going to order pizza though. It looks so good.

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  32. CharlesP

    Chicago

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 15, 2023

    Overall2Food2Service2Ambience3
    Average ////////////////////////////////////////////////////

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Excellent, attentive service. Good and drinks were amazing.

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  34. EricH

    Milwaukee

    74 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    74 reviews

    Dined on October 12, 2023

    Overall3Food3Service5Ambience5
    We have been to Sorella many times and usually enjoy our meals however last couple of visits food has been subpar. Last night one of our pizzas was burnt top & bottom. Not sure why they would even bring to table. Ordered Chicken meatball appetizer and was stone cold. It will be awhile until we give it another shot. Service was great other than the person that felt it was ok to deliver a charred pizza

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  35. DavidW

    Milwaukee

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 12, 2023

    Overall4Food4Service5Ambience4
    Food was good, but most of all we had a great waiter.

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  36. Poppy

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 12, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience4
    It was my first time dining at Sorella. My friend and I shared beet salad and porterhouse steak with three sides and it was perfect. Our server, Stefanie was exceptional and made the dinner time more pleasant!

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  37. Adrienne

    Milwaukee

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 11, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Food is always great at Sorella, generous portions, wonderful rotating menu, quality, fresh ingredients, excellent staff and service

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  38. Liddy

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 11, 2023

    Overall4Food4Service4Ambience4
    Nice upscale Italian restaurant with a wine menu that would impress a wine enthusiast. Setting is nice and ambient and the noise level is just right where guests can enjoy a lovely conversation with each while dining without excessive noise or the need to over talk the room just to be heard. The partially dim lighting sets the mood. The food menu options were nice just wish I had the chance to try their specials before it ran out. Great environment for intimate gatherings and intellectual conversations. My first time here celebrating a family member’s birthday. Would come again to try more of the menu + wine

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  39. tomf

    Milwaukee

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 9, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Everything was perfect. I was entertaining people in from Italy and they loved it! Great service too!

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  40. ChrisD

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 9, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience4
    We had a great time, everyone enjoyed their meal. Would definitely recommend the chicken piccata meatball appetizer!!

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available

  • Screening

    • Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Sorella using the Order Online button. Sorella also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (414) 301-6255.

Sorella is rated 4.7 stars by 953 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 24 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Sorella

2535 S Kinnickinnic Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Otjen Street
  • Neighbourhood
    Milwaukee
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking Details
    Parking is available on the following streets that are close by Kinnickinnic Ave, Otjen, and Homer. The public library does offer parking after their business hours. However, you must have your car removed after 10 pm.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Kyle Toner
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.sorellamke.com/
  • Phone number
    (414) 301-6255
  • Catering
    Classic comfort. Memorably delicious. Sorella Catering features familiar Southern Italian cuisine with a fresh, Midwest twist. From universal favorites like Baked Ziti to New Jersey specialties like Sausage, Peppers, and Onions Sorella Catering makes your special event memorably delicious. https://www.sorellamke.com/catering/
  • Private party facilities
    We’d love the opportunity to host your next event and help you celebrate with your family, friends, coworkers, or whoever you want to invite. Submit your event information on our website and someone from our team will contact you to discuss further. https://www.sorellamke.com/events/
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