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Sorella, Milwaukee, WI

Sorella

4.7
4.7
829 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
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

8:30 PM


Booked 13 times today
Experiences are available.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • 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

  • 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/

  • Neighborhood

    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

Experiences

  • Bubbles In Bayview

    $70.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Jun 14, 2023 only
    Join us for a sparkling summer soiree on our patio! Bubbles in Bay View features heavy hors d'oeuvres with five sparkling wines from France, Italy's DOC & DOCG Prosecco regions, and a Blanc de Blanc from Gavi, Italy. The event runs from 6:00 - 8:00pm; please arrive by 6:15. Attendees who stay for a dinner reservation receive 10% off their check. When making your reservation, select any available time from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Please arrive by 6:15 to take full advantage of the wine pours and hors d'oeuvres. Rain date is Thursday, July 6.

Popular dishes

What 829 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Wisconsin

    Neighborhood gem

  • Wisconsin

    Italian

  • Milwaukee

    Best Value

  • Milwaukee

    Neighborhood gem

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  1. GordonS

    Milwaukee

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time to this restaurant. We asked if we could sit inside as it was a little cooler near the lake. They easily accommodated that request. Our waitress, Gabrielle was very helpful with our drink and food selections. Food came out quickly and was very tasty.
  2. CWhittaker

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Been several times. Never an issue. Food has always been excellent and service just as good.
  3. MariaV

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I had my birthday dinner here, and it was my first time visiting. It was incredible! The food was delicious and was served in a timely manner. I am plant-based and there were plenty of options for me to enjoy without having to ask for a bunch of exceptions, like you typically do at most restaurants. The ambiance was beautiful as well. Highly recommend and will be returning many times over!
  4. JCharles

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience1
    The food was not special. Choices were limited. Strawberry-rhubarb (shortcake?) dessert was very good. Service was very good and patient. The noise level was close to intolerable. Gin selection was very limited. Would not return for a second meal.
  5. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sorella is outstanding! Pizza was amazing and the “Monday Ragu” is crazy good.
  6. RAZZ

    Milwaukee

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great restaurant! Will definitely go back. Sound level was loud in main dining room. Very loud. Would request outdoor or bar area table for the next visit.
  7. KatD

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I loved the cod and all desserts were phenomenal!!
  8. DeniseS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The restaurant was clean and cute. Our server was attentive. The pizza was delicious. It was one of the best overall dining experiences we have had in a long time! Highly recommend!
  9. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went here on Tuesday May 9th for dinner. We arrived early for our reservation to grab a drink at the bar. Amazing bar service. Went to our table and had an outstanding dinner. Got the Arancini app, rigatoni alla vodka and gnocchi for dinner. 10/10 amazing food. Our server Jeremy was very friendly and prompt. I’m a restaurant manager in Milwaukee and my husband is a chef. We could not recommend Sorella enough! The price was very fair, we can’t stop talking about our great experience here. Will definitely be back.
  10. SholeM

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I was looking for a relaxed atmosphere with a good variety of Italian fare for my partner's birthday. Sorella was excellent! The food was simple and flavorful made with great ingredients reminiscent of trips to Italy we have taken. Everything we ate was simply delicious! Great service, great cocktails and a wonderful experience!
  11. PaulS

    Milwaukee

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Too expensive for what it is. $80 dinner for 2. No appetizers or salads. Sala is better.
  12. BeckiS

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great experience. Love the food, great vibe. Can’t go wrong any occasion.
  13. KatieK

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    We always enjoy Sorella! We love the menu and the atmosphere.
  14. NickW

    Milwaukee

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    My wife and I had a really good meal here last night. We started with the calamari, which was crisp and tender. The sauce was more of a sweet pepper relish than the spice I was expecting with Calabrian chilies. My wife had paste with the Monday Sauce and she said it was really good, but very hardy. I had the Wood-roasted Cod, which might be one of the best dishes I have had in Milwaukee. The sauce, this time, had a that spice I was looking for. (Note to the chef: the portions were too big; I didn't need two pieces of fish.) We also got a side arugula salad, which was well dressed, and the roasted potatoes, which must have been par-cooked with lemon and/or vinegar before being fried. They went great with the Cod sauce. Also, a shout out to the restaurant for marking dishes as vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free. That helped me avoid some food aversions without bothering the server. Sorella also has a nice wine list, although it lost me at the French wines. Nonetheless, we found some tasty wines by the glass, including a Falaghina from Campania and Monte Rio's Zinfandel, a personal favorite.
  15. Cill

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience5
    The restaurant is beautiful. Food is okay. The service was not up to par. The food came out extremely fast, almost like we’re at Noodles & Co. Not a bad thing, just interesting. Our server seemed annoyed with us as we were trying to decide on drinks, just seemed pressed for time. The restaurant also has a policy that they need to turn the tables over after 1.5 hr, it could be why our server seemed rushed with us. Overall, 2.5 out of 5 stars. Service could have been warmer.
  16. JohnB

    Milwaukee

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Beautiful building. Food mediocre for Italian. Never had a crispy chicken parm, limited cheese and sauce.
  17. HeyDude

    Milwaukee

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Wonderful meal. We went to Sorella for a date night and enjoyed a wonderful meal. The roasted broccoli with apricots and the roasted beets with arugula salad were delicious. Since this was our first visit, we did not know how generous the portions were. The Roasted Cod Livornese was also great, especially with roasted potatoes. Nice wine selection. Turns out that we ordered too much food but took some home to enjoy the next day. Next time I think that we will order the beets and roasted broccoli and split a pizza. So nice to find a restaurant that does generous portions of vegies so well. The restaurant inside is spacious. We went early and were able to easily enjoy conversation at the table without straining to hear one another. It may get a bit louder later in the evening. Service was attentive. We plan to return again and again. Just lovely.
  18. LizP

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience3
    Willing to give it another try. Food was good, however, service was fair at best. While they were supporting a large group, we waiting quite some time for our server to even bring water to our table. When we asked for a appetizer recommendation, our server was unable to provide one or describe the dishes.
  19. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on May 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food but seemed a bit pricey. Service was attentive but not intrusive. Beautiful surroundings for dining.
  20. Jennifer

    Milwaukee

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The pepperoni pizza was the best - the addition of the spicy honey adds the perfect touch that you never knew was missing, but now won't want to live without. The chicken parm was perfectly done, although the polenta was bland; it needed something, although I'm not sure what. The rigatoni alla vodka was nice, but couldn't hold a candle to the pizza. We really enjoyed the Carciofi 'Scampi' - perfectly crusty bread and a very nice portion to share. It's small and does get a little loud, but we really enjoyed our visit and will definitely return. Shoutout to Gabby and Zack - top notch service!
  21. ErinB

    Milwaukee

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Their pasta is so good and fresh, and I appreciate the Tuscan dishes like wild boar ragu. Also, the wine list is great!
  22. AndyB

    Milwaukee

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best pizza in town. The Servers are top notch. I like the fact that menu options change from time to time and that they have Specials to keep things interesting. The beer list is good and new options rotate in and out to keep me coming back.
  23. Katie

    Milwaukee

    58 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    58 reviews

    Dined on April 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server was phenomenal and the food was delicious!
  24. Adrienne

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and selection of wine, excellent service and affordable
  25. Yankeewisdom

    New England

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely setting for casual family get together. Artichoke Leary’s appetizer was delicious
  26. JimO

    Milwaukee

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    Very nice place but the food wasn’t as great for the prices they charge. Wine was expensive but the craft cocktails were good. All in all, a little disappointed.
  27. MariaV

    Milwaukee

    41 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was my second time to Sorella, and it did not disappoint. Service was excellent and food for the most part was great. The broccoli and chicken meatballs were outstanding but the gnocchi was pretty bland. Love the atmosphere as well!
  28. Tricia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We celebrated our anniversary there last night. The food & service were both incredible. We will be returning frequently, would definitely return again for special occasions, and will be recommending to everyone.
  29. TomK

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 18, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Really enjoyed this. Had the chicken parmesan- excellent. Our companions also loved the cod.
  30. AllisonQ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Really cool venue (exposed brick walls, huge windows, lots of plants) with delicious food!
  31. BobZ

    Milwaukee

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Awesome overall. Stephanie was great! Food was great! Such a wonderful restaurant. Glad New Jersey came to Bay View. This was our third visit and it's been better each time.
  32. AdamA

    Milwaukee

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Our meal at Sorella was excellent. We ended up ordering more appetizers and sharables because everything was so delicious. Loved the flavors and fresh ingredients.
  33. IanH

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Loved the food especially the sugar snap peas and rock shrimp.
  34. ChetR

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food was excellent. Our server was attentive and very nice. Would highly recommend the gnocchi.
  35. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service were wonderful! Four of us ended splitting multiple things because we couldn’t decide what to get and it was all delicious !
  36. TonyP

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service from arrival to departure was very good. The menu was very simple and not overwhelming. The food was outstanding and full of traditional flavors. The value of the meal was outstanding!
  37. MarieWB

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience5
    The food fell a little short this time. Been here once and it was great and this time it was very average.
  38. Alexander

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best service I have received in Milwaukee for some time. Great food as well!
  39. MikeB

    Milwaukee

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on April 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great space,service, food, bar! A must visit. Bring your appetite
  40. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very accommodating. We had a reservation but randomly saw friends at the bar so we moved there. Fast service, friendly bartenders and tasty food! One of our fave spots to visit when we come to the Milwaukee area!

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer 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 829 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

8:30 PM


Booked 13 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Sorella

2535 S Kinnickinnic Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Otjen Street

  • Neighborhood

    Milwaukee

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • 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

  • 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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