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   famouslitagent

   Philadelphia

   39 reviews

   5.0

   39 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   A great food experience! We ordered several small plates. Calamari may be the best we've ever eaten, beautifully cooked with raisins, pine nuts etc. Nice flatbread with fresh peas. Grilled sausage that appeared to be house made. Coffee panna cotta. I never post 5 star reviews, this place deserves it!

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   WasabiBoy

   Seattle

   34 reviews

   4.0

   34 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall4food4service5ambience4

   Jazz brunch was a good choice. Music was great though we couldn’t see the band. Service was top notch. Food was good for the price.

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   KimK

   Seattle

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   My friend's Jazz trio played at the Sorrento on the 26th. My mom loves to hear the group play, and there is no better place than the Fireside Room. The food is so good! The wait staff are so very courteous and friendly! Thanks Stella!

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   Maya

   Seattle

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on March 19, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   delicious food, great service, tasty Negronis, waking distance to Town Hall, cosy, elegant decor. Easy to hear my friend leading to a great conversation.

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5. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Seattle

   28 reviews

   vip
   2.0

   28 reviews

   Dined on March 9, 2023

   overall2food1service3ambience1

   Food was not good. Have lunched here before and today fell short. Loud group next to us made it hard to converse. Service was adequate. No iced tea available. Is it so hard to keep a few tea bags in the kitchen?

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   Karen

   San Francisco

   40 reviews

   5.0

   40 reviews

   Dined on February 26, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Great food and services. The Sunday jazz brunch was nice.

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   OpenTable Diner

   New York Area

   3 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on February 25, 2023

   overall4food5service5ambience4

   Good food, good service, good experience overall, a bit noisy.

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8. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 15, 2023

   overall2food3service1ambience5

   Booked the valentines fixed menu. Bruschetta was served in the penthouse were there was standing room only and you only get one piece. We were herded down a small elevator to the dining room where everyone was seated haphazardly and dinner was served not by arrival but whenever the waiter remembered your table every table area was on a different course. The shrimp pasta had no shrimp. The waiter kept picking up the forks the. Serving new food without new silverware, so 3 of our tables would sit staring at our food with no means to eat it for 5-10 minutes or until we could flag someone down. The love music was nice.

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   David

   Vancouver

   17 reviews

   5.0

   17 reviews

   Dined on February 15, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Reserved on open table for $75 for two people. The final bill was close to $400

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10. JV

    JadaV

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience3

    Valentine’s Day event review: What a waste of money!!! $440 tab that I regret spending. We had a 6:30 reservation, didn’t get seated until 7:00 even though we checked in with the hostess stand at 6:20 (no one came and got us… so we had to wait in line 30 min to get seated.) The food was horrible. We paid $150 pp for a 4-course dinner that was something a middle schooler could have prepared. Two small baguette slices with a little bit of tomatoes to start (seriously?)… Pasta with only 3 tiny shrimp (not fresh) and 3 cherry tomatoes in a watered down Alfredo sauce that tasted straight from the jar…. Short ribs with kale so bitter you couldn’t even taste the meat….We even had to share the dessert which was just a slice of store bought tiramisu we found a piece of plastic in. why is it a 4 course meal again per person if we’re still sharing the course??? The service was terrible, I had an empty glass of water for the whole meal even though I asked for water TWICE. As someone who was a server, this is unacceptable. Aside from getting 0 water…We were seated before other tables and still saw other people getting their food before us. Just added to the frustration of being seated so late. Would never recommend anyone coming here for food or any events.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    They were so accompanying and helpful due to a birthday and Valentine’s Day being celebrated at the same meal. They helped with extra flowers and cake to surprise the birthday boy, it was amazing. Service was fantastic and fun!

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    Needjason

    Seattle

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience4

    Honestly, I felt pushed through the entire meal, as if the restaurant was trying to complete our 4 course seating in 1:30. It was an elegant location but had an assembly line feel as waiters were placing dishes and drinks within minutes, trying to pull food away and get to the next course before you were done. Additionally, because it was a set menu we couldn't order any extra food or bread. The problem was that the alcohol to food ration was way off. The bruchetta and dessert were both tiny and shared. The pasta portion was on the small side, but the meat / main dish was normal & expected portion. When they served a pairing of 5 drinks with the light food - it was hard not to get blitzed. Luckily I'm 2x the weight of my wife, so I could drive home. She's never been so blasted. Finally, I would say that I appreciate the room and piano ambiance, but there was a partnership with some winemaker. At the midpoint of the dinner there was about a 15-20 minute intermission where 3 different people !!! talked about the wine and cellar, history and the love fest between the hotel and cellar. It was supremely annoying, as if I selected the event and restaurant to be a part their new found relationship and listen to a commercial. I was there to be with my wife....and like an airline pilot that won't stop talking when people are trying to do other things, we just rolled our eyes and endured it because we couldn't talk. Finally, the value was not there. Period. $340 dollars all in to feel like you were a part of a valentine assembly line experience. Food was mid.

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    Chris

    Seattle

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4

    I thought the food was pretty good; the risotto wasn’t completely done. The scallops however were delicious. The cocktails were interesting with a decent wine list although no good brut sparkling. My friends both enjoyed their meals, there was one thing great and then another thing average about it. The kale Caesar was more romaine than kale, the dressing was tasty and I liked the wedge of lemon. It’s a great stop to visit before or after the Frye. Upon departing listened to the singer in the lounge who was quite good with piano accompaniment.

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14. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great little restaurant. Ambiance was lovely. Gin and tonics were perfect. We had the Mac and cheese, Calamari, and split the scallops. Perfect for a date night. Awesome spot.

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    Christine

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    Stella was a lovely place to lunch yesterday. The beautiful interior, the unhurried, but attentive service, and the delicious food made for a memorable afternoon. I will recommend Stella to others.

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    AuntieEllen

    Seattle

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We love Stella and our server last night (sorry I cannot remember her name - because my brain cells are dying - from old age...Not From Wine!) ... was terrific.. Thank you, Stella (and our beautiful server) ellen leggett

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    JenH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We absolutely loved the jazz brunch experience! Food was fantastic, servers were lovely and kind, ambiance was beautiful, and the volume of the singer and music was perfect to allow for both conversation and enjoyment of them. All was so well thought through and enjoyable. Will be back!

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    OpenTable Diner

    Baja California

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Love it all

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    MinaL

    Seattle

    10 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 27, 2023

    overall4food5service1ambience4

    I have enjoyed going to Stella’s since it opened and have never had a bad experience until last Friday when I went there for lunch with a friend. We were greeted by a very friendly staff person. We enjoyed a wonderful appetizer of calamari l. It was very delicious. We waited 40 minutes for our main course to arrive and when I asked our server what was the delay he answered in an angry manner that he was waiting for us to finish our appetizer. There were 2 left in the plate and was quite clear that we had finished eating. Then our main course arrived. After our server left we realized we had no utensils to eat our meals and we finally were able to alter the hostess who found us some. Never did our server come back to check in with us. While it looked like there was only a few staff there and I understand staff can feel overwhelmed, however there was only 2 other tables with people and there was no one at the bar. This was lunchtime and this is a restaurant which gets quite a few of their clientele form the staff that work at the nearby hospital. When it came time for the bill l, I had to pay it at the bar as again no one came to the table r bring it. The bartender could barely contain her annoyance with me for asking her to do this for me. I am really disappointed with the service and hope that this was just a one off day and won’t happen again.

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    LeeS

    Seattle

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on January 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Stella never disappoints: friendly service, first-rate food, and warm atmosphere can be counted on. As we were leaving, another couple was looking at the menu outside. They asked us if the food was good. We said absolutely! And then they told us one of them is having cardiac surgery this week, and would we recommend the Sorrento as a place for the spouse to stay during this time? Yes, indeed.

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    LeeS

    Seattle

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on January 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Stella knocks it out of the park again! Such a pleasure to be welcomed there and to know the food will be excellent, as it always is.

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    Coli

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 19, 2023

    overall3food1service5ambience4

    Food was okay but not worth the price , not very flavorful. The steak was worth it though

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    Jain

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 10, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Lovely hotel ambience with a great bar. Would recommend the small bites to nibble on while reading by the fireplace!

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    NEBP

    Seattle

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on January 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    A great casual place with good food in the Sorrento Hotel. Service, food and price were all excellent.

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    VLWSeattle

    Seattle

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 5, 2023

    overall3food4service1ambience5

    Our server was very new, not attentive. Forgot a portion of our order, when reminded he replied he forgot, brought the item and did not charge us, which was appreciated. He never brought more water, checked on us, let us know he wasn't experienced with cocktails, did not offer options of non alcoholic drinks (which we loved that there were non alcoholic mixed drink options). I have dined here before and the service was good, I will be back. But, the training and support of new servers needs to be revisited and addressed.

    STELLA.Responded on January 7, 2023Hello, Thank you for this review. Training is an integral step and we will look into enhancing these areas. I look forward to your next visit and reassuring your previous experiences! Thank You, Lex Maloy Operations Manager

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26. AI

    AnnaInSeattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    Service can be a little slow, but the food is outstanding, the staff are very kind and attentive, and the ambiance is fantastic! It’s very cozy, perfect for a winter day. We request to sit in the fireside room a lot, and have noticed the service is a little faster there, if you’re in a hurry (but in the end, you don’t mind the slow service because it’s the kind of place you want to linger). My husband and I have been multiple times and now we drag our friends there any chance we get. The spinach artichoke dip is my favorite thing, and I love their cocktails. They make great classic cocktails too. My husband ordered champagne cocktail for new years and it was delicious.

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    JoshuaT

    Seattle

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience2

    It would be nice to know when you're making the reservation that they automatically have a forced 20% gratuity. And that all the menu items are changed because it was a holiday.

    STELLA.Responded on January 7, 2023Hello, It's unfortunate that we weren't able to get the notice out to all of our reservations about the special menu, and I apologize for how this affected your evening. We do put the gratuity in writing on the menus, but further clarification will be made in these circumstances. I hope your holiday was still enjoyable, and that we see you again another time. Please feel free to email me with any further concerns or comments at amaloy@hotelsorrento Thank you, Lex Maloy Operations Manager

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28. LL

    LeslieL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The entire staff was incredible. Thanks to Travis and Ben for making the evening memorable.

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    MOke

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall2food3service2ambience3

    Husband enjoyed the crab cakes. My scallops and risotto were luke warm and bland. Calamari was chewy. Service was slow. Quality of food did not meet expectatuons for price.

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    Samantha

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Staff was attentive and courteous. The waiter adjusted our dessert for my husband who has a dairy allergy. It was lovely being placed in the Fireside Room. Looking forward to coming again when there is live music. Thanks for making it a great birthday dinner!

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    EmilyH

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Historic building with great atmosphere. Definite care was put into the menu and it so fun to try some new to me foods. The chef created pairings that balanced flavors and textures and everything we tried was so delicious. Table favorites were the Aracini, prosciutto wrapped dates, chicken piccata, and scallops. Cocktails were creative and refreshing. Ethan was our server and he was very attentive and helpful. Our group had an unforgettable dinner here and will definitely be back!

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    wandag

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I love the food, staff, and atmosphere of Stella!! Everything is so spot on and enjoyed by both my friends and family. I've been there many times. It has become one of my favorite restaurants in Seattle. Thank you!!!!

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    ToddS

    Washington DC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 26, 2022

    overall4food3service3ambience3

    Ask to sit in bar area for dinner. Better ambiance. Our waiter did come out and ask if we wanted desert. Told him we were waiting for main course first. We shared appetizers- good move

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    NicoleK

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 26, 2022

    overall2food3service1ambience5

    We made reservations for Christmas dinner; last night. I don’t even know where to begin, so I guess I will start with how obvious it was that none of the employees (minus Min) wanted to be there, inclusive of the bartender in the hotel lounge area. I get it, it’s Christmas. I also bartend and worked the night before on Christmas Eve. With that being said, fake it… please. We arrived at 4:45 and my husband went to ask if we could get a drink and the bartender without looking up said “we don’t open until 5pm.” It’s a hotel lounge. What? Okay, well If that is the rule are we at least allowed to have water? We weren’t offered that. Then When we were being seated to our table in the bar area of Stella , the person seating us said to the bartender “these are your guests, we are seating them at table…such and such” and the bartender responded with “If they are not sitting at the bar, they are not my guests”. Really? I work in hospitality, and bartend. Every person that walks into the restaurant is a guest of mine. It was rude. Then our server barely came to our table. He didn’t tell us what they were out of until we asked about it. We ordered a round of drinks and one person didn’t get their cocktail for over 20 minutes. I know that sounds like I am exaggerating. I’m not. It pains me to type it. I get it if he was busy. But we were the second table there. He didn’t even start making the drink until someone from my table went up and asked him about it. Then When we got our food, we wanted to order a bottle of wine. Our server never came over to check in on us. We grabbed the hostess and ordered through her. She brought out glasses, and when she went to get the bottle, our server returns to the table asking “oh! Did you order a bottle of wine?”. It was comical to say the least. We barely saw our server. It took almost three hours to eat. We were there to spend money. They lost out on at least $120 more of revenue.

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    CharlieM

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Nice and quiet which was nice for Xmas dinner. Food and service - excellent.

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    Princess

    Houston

    99 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    99 reviews

    Dined on December 25, 2022

    overall3food2service2ambience4

    Service was unorganized! Maple buns burn’t and served for 20.00!

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    Haley

    Seattle

    13 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on December 23, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience5

    Wonderful atmosphere, delicious cocktails, and friendly staff. Such a gorgeous space, especially when decorated for Christmastime! My only criticism is that the menu didn’t match the one they had online, and I was a bit underwhelmed with the options actually offered. Lots of fancy-sounding dishes, but none that leapt out at me. I ended up ordered several sides and they were all fantastic. But I would’ve loved a nice white sauce pasta or burrata appetizer.

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38. K

    Kelly

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This is my favorite restaurant in Seattle. The staff is skilled and personable & the food excellent. We come here on a regular basis & bring guests to celebrate special occasions. The Sorrento is a lovely locale & dining here is a singular experience compared to many other fine restaurants in town. Highly recommend!

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    GMoney

    Seattle

    14 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on December 19, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Overall service was good until our waiter moved to the fireside room and didn't let us know. Had to wait longer to checkout.

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    EddieJ

    Seattle

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 15, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience3

    If I recall correctly, Stella is a reboot of the Rhododendron room at the Hotel Sorrento. Since our reservation was at noon, I can only evaluate the lunch offerings. The menu is quite small in terms of food (with a grossly imbalanced wine list and more cocktail options than entrees). However, we were quite pleased with our appetizers, entrees, and desserts. Service was relaxed and competent and the ambiance was pleasant. I can easily endorse Stella for either a personal or business lunch - with the proviso that a picky eater might only have one or two options to choose from.

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