Morella

Name: Morella
Address: 2001 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA, United States, 94123-2701
Telephone: (628) 286-9698
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.2

4.2 (96)

$30 and under

Italian

2001 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA 94123-2701

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2 people

Jul 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 38 times today

About this restaurant

Lively
Great for creative cocktails
Good for special occasions

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.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Argentinean
Hours of operation
Tue, Wed, Sun 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm Fri–Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm
Phone number
(628) 286-9698
Website
https://morellasf.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Jesus Dominguez
Private party facilities
Morella is a beautifully appointed Italian and Argentinian inspired restaurant located at the corner of Chestnut and Fillmore Streets, in the heart of the Marina. Our spaces features a grand entrance, a beautiful bar, bright reception area, a sensual dining room, and a semi-private mezzanine.
Private party contact
our Private Events Coordinator: (628) 286-9698

Location
2001 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA 94123-2701
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

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What 96 people are saying

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

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4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
4.3Service
4.5Ambience
3.9Value

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Morella offers a "gorgeous atmosphere" with "fun decor" and "unique vibe," making it a great spot for "date night" or "friends night out." The "food was great," with standout dishes like lamb papardelle bolognese and Argentinian empanadas, while the "service was excellent," especially from attentive staff like Tatiana and Garland.

96 Reviews

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Natalie
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined on July 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fun decor. Friendly staff, good food. Still a little empty in there at 11am.
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Kat
San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I brought my friend here for her birthday and it was absolutely wonderful. Not only was it a gorgeous atmosphere, but the food was exceptional and the staff was extremely friendly and helpful.
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Passion
Los Angeles3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place super cute and so are the drinks! I ordered the “Smoking with Passion” drink along with the baked oysters. The baked oysters with garlic bread were so tasty and the drink was great! Highly recommend giving this place a try!
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alexandra
Los Angeles1 review
2.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food low quality. Vibes high, workers are great. We were hoping to have better food, it was delivered on time and such but quality felt cheap
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Ty
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was great, alittle pricey but not too bad, good ambience and a unique vibe. Definitely a good place for a date
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Sam
California Central Coast1 review
1.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Horrible service. Very mid food. Wouldn’t go again
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Mila
San Francisco Bay Area6 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We loved our server, Tatiana. She was courteous, knowledgable, and took great care of our table. Loved what they did with the space. Everything we ordered was tasty and delicious. Would highly recommend.
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Andrea VIP
San Francisco Bay Area23 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 12, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
We love the decor and ambience! Everyone is very nice, but the service can be slow and some of the dishes are a little odd. We enjoy going there though.
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Larry VIP
San Francisco Bay Area35 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food and appetizers with first-class excellent/professional service.
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Richard
San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 25, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Arancini-too crispy, too small, too expensive Caprese salad-Ok-but strange-over priced Pasta's- average Ribeye and Lamb-Good, well cooked-overpriced Creamed Spinach-Ok Broccolini-good Garlic bread-4 partial slices of bread, burnt toast, no garlic--a joke Cannolis-ok-a nice bite for 4 people but -overpriced Wine-good-well priced Howler-strange-overpriced
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Morella is rated 4.2 stars by 96 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Jul 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 38 times today

2001 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA 94123-2701

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Chestnut and Fillmore St.
Neighborhood
Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio
Hours of operation
Tue, Wed, Sun 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm Fri–Sun 11:00 am–3:00 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

Website
https://morellasf.com/
Phone number
(628) 286-9698
Private party facilities
Morella is a beautifully appointed Italian and Argentinian inspired restaurant located at the corner of Chestnut and Fillmore Streets, in the heart of the Marina. Our spaces features a grand entrance, a beautiful bar, bright reception area, a sensual dining room, and a semi-private mezzanine.
Private party contact
our Private Events Coordinator: (628) 286-9698

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