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Morella, San Francisco, CA

Morella

4 (76)
$30 and under
Italian
2001 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA 94123-2701

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 29 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
Morella celebrates the gastronomic influences that immigrants from European countries, particularly Spain and Italy, had on Argentinian cuisine in the decades following the mass migrations at the turn of the 20th century. Morella features traditional empanadas, wood-smoked meats, pastas and internationally inspired drinks — all meant to be enjoyed in a bright convivial space. 

Our name, Morella, is a derivative of the word Morel, the earthy, nutty, and rare mushroom that is prized by chefs and restaurant connoisseurs, and is featured selectively in our menu who cousins make appearances in our vibrant decor.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Argentinean
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Jesus Dominguez
  • Neighborhood
    Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio
  • Cross street
    Chestnut and Fillmore St.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    30, 22, 29 Muni buses
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Wine

What 76 people are saying

Morella reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.0
4 based on recent ratings
  • 3.9Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Morella offers a vibrant dining experience with a fusion of Italian and Argentine cuisines. The "beautiful decor" and "welcoming atmosphere" provide the perfect backdrop for enjoying bold and flavorful dishes. While some reviews noted slow service, highlights include the "amazing lamb chops," "delicious empanadas," and "creative cocktails."

76 Reviews
  1. Dolores VIP

    San Francisco60 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The empanadas were the perfect starter and the sauces were both smokey and bright, the beet salad earthy and filling and the carbonara was creamy and satisfying. We also ordered garlic bread which was more butter than bread and still crunchy, such decadent goodness - cheese, garlic, butter! The gelato was amazing, we got one scoop dark chocolate with chocolate bits and one scoop pistachio with toasted pistachios. Each delicious and better together! We plan to return for dinner in a few weeks when we're able to breathe again! Oh and the service was spectacular!

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  2. sudalaal VIP

    Sacramento16 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Our hostess was rude, as my twice thanked her for seating us and yet her only response a curt “uh huh”. However, our server (Brianna) was nice and she did everything to make our experience pleasant. We ended up ordering the Morella burger, which had one warm patty and one cold patty with burned bacon topping a lukewarm warm bun. In addition, we had the Purple Pancakes, which were well prepared, but also not warm or hot.

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  3. Nicole

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was really good but the music was a bit much. They were basically making it into a club when I feel like it could have been classier

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  4. Cee

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Unbelievable, outstanding hospitality. Food and cocktails are excellent in every way!

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  5. Jackie

    San Francisco2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    nice ambiance, good customer service, food was fair.

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  6. Jo

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, our waiter was very attentive and knew the menu. The recommendations he made were so delicious. The overall ambiance was nice and I really love the wallpaper in the women’s bathroom.

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  7. Marilyn

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff was very nice as well as accommodating as we arrived late due to traffic/Uber situation. The ambience and decore is beautiful and inviting. Music extra touch! Food was fantastic, we shared our dishes to sample all. . Yum!! We shared our experience with fam and friends. We will be back!!

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  8. Robert

    San Diego34 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Room decor is fresh and fun. Service was slow to start and then was excellent. Food was amazing

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  9. Angelica VIP

    San Francisco15 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Such a cute spot for friends night out or date night. We ordered the lamb rack which was cooked to perfection and the rib eye which had a nice smoke to it. The oysters and pulpo salad was also amazing! Definitely coming back! My only feedback is that the cocktails were pre made, which I am not a fan of because I wanted to change out my tequila base.

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  10. mary VIP

    San Francisco22 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Dinner was a birthday celebration - server never asked who the birthday was for. Very difficult to hear what the server was saying as they had a mask on the entire time - stay home if you have covid and or take the mask off - didn’t lend itself to a good experience - food was good

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 29 times today
Google Map for Morella

2001 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA 94123-2701

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Chestnut and Fillmore St.
  • Neighborhood
    Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Argentinean
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    30, 22, 29 Muni buses
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jesus Dominguez
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Wine
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