Sorella is owned by Nancy Cristala, an Italian immigrant from Northern Italy and her two daughters Laurel and Lillian, together they have been serving the good people of Bakersfield since 1993 with authentic Italian dishes that both surprise and delight their customers. Nancy is the youngest of 5 sisters all with Italian restaurants to include the original Rosa's in Pismo Beach.
Sorella has garnered a reputation not only for their amazing Italian recipes, desserts & gluten free dishes, their hand-cut steaks are simply the best in town!
Reservations are recommended on the week-ends and during the week you are sure to get a table just by walking in.
We look forward to serving you! Arrivederci.
A critical opinion (the good, the bad and the ugly)
We called ahead the restaurant about we coming over, upon arriving we were seated right away at a nice corner booth, we all three ordered a Filet Mignon with a baked potato and salad.
Our salads where served timely and was offered cheese and freshly ground pepper (nice detail) upon finishing, our Steaks were served and they were cooked just as we asked and were very good.
After finishing eating server left the bill, and few minutes later came back to pick up the payment, we visited for about 10 more minutes before leaving, at no time they offered to take away/clear empty plates from the table, (good service just not complete).
Now the ugly...their menu section for the steaks and specialty dinners do not list prices instead they are MARKET PRICE, I don't like to order something without knowing what the price is (don't like surprises) so I asked the server she mentioned $47.95ish, bill listed at $50.99.
I would have feel embarrassed if I had asked to have price corrected so I didn't, I have always felt that restaurants use this strategy as to overcharged the guest, in my opinion is shameless at the very least...(maybe illegal (SB478)
Published 2 years ago
I want to start by saying that the food was delicious as always. I called in a order for an XL Calizone, minestrone soup, and some extra sauce. I was told it would take 30 minutes and arrived about 35 minutes after placing the order. I gave them my name and was asked if the order had been paid for. I had not and I was told they had never put my order into the system. I then put in my order and paid and was told 20 minutes. After 30 min I checked to see if the order was done and after waiting a while they finally completed the order. I asked about bread for the soup and was told it wasn't an entree and did not come with bread. I didn't want to make a big deal out of it, so I just took my food and left. This was the second time in a row where they didn't put my order in when I called and I had to wait. Anyone else who places a take out order should make sure to ask for the price, so they have to put the order in for you then. 5 star food, 2 star service.
Published a year ago
The food was great, but the time it takes to place ur order from the time u arrive was way too long and getting the food after ordering was again way too long again. We were here for a business lunch arrived at 1:00 pm for a party of 13 people. All orders were placed by 1:45 pm. Most orders were not brought out to the table until after 2:30 pm we were all supposed to be back in the office by 3:00 pm. I was under the impression that they don't have enough staff because it did not appear to be more than two other tables that had patrons at them
Published a year ago
My wife and I had 5:00 reservations and we’re promptly seated, our server Jamie is the last senior staff, everyone else has left. Our steaks, Ribeye and Fillet Mignon were no where near the caliber of past visits, so sad at $51.00 each. Once they were the best in town. Our friends warned us but we did not believe them. The Putinesca was excellent as everything else
Published a year ago
Unfortunately, they gave away our table even though we had a reservation (someone said they were us?!). Then tried to squeeze us into a tiny booth that clearly was too small for our party.
Eventually, they moved us to a better table thankfully.
The service from then on was good; food was okay. I liked my chicken cacciatore but another person in our party hated the halibut special. Probably will not return by choice
Published a year ago
My family has spent every Christmas Eve dinner at Sorella's for as long as I've been alive. One of my favorite spots in bakersfield for lunch. Nancy knows how to keep her guests coming back for more.
Published a year ago
Celebrated our anniversary today at Sorella. First time here and it did not disappoint. Our waitress Denise was amazing. She made us feel so comfortable, answered all our questions and gave great recommendations. Seafood Portofino delicious. Can't wait to go back.
Published 2 years ago
Published a year ago
Great Food And Great Service,
Published a year ago
Published a year ago
I want to start by saying that the food was delicious as always. I called in a order for an XL Calizone, minestrone soup, and some extra sauce. I was told it would take 30 minutes and arrived about 35 minutes after placing the order. I gave them my name and was asked if the order had been paid for. I had not and I was told they had never put my order into the system. I then put in my order and paid and was told 20 minutes. After 30 min I checked to see if the order was done and after waiting a while they finally completed the order. I asked about bread for the soup and was told it wasn't an entree and did not come with bread. I didn't want to make a big deal out of it, so I just took my food and left. This was the second time in a row where they didn't put my order in when I called and I had to wait. Anyone else who places a take out order should make sure to ask for the price, so they have to put the order in for you then. 5 star food, 2 star service.
Published a year ago
The food was great, but the time it takes to place ur order from the time u arrive was way too long and getting the food after ordering was again way too long again. We were here for a business lunch arrived at 1:00 pm for a party of 13 people. All orders were placed by 1:45 pm. Most orders were not brought out to the table until after 2:30 pm we were all supposed to be back in the office by 3:00 pm. I was under the impression that they don't have enough staff because it did not appear to be more than two other tables that had patrons at them
Published a year ago
My family has spent every Christmas Eve dinner at Sorella's for as long as I've been alive. One of my favorite spots in bakersfield for lunch. Nancy knows how to keep her guests coming back for more.
Published a year ago
My wife and I had 5:00 reservations and we’re promptly seated, our server Jamie is the last senior staff, everyone else has left. Our steaks, Ribeye and Fillet Mignon were no where near the caliber of past visits, so sad at $51.00 each. Once they were the best in town. Our friends warned us but we did not believe them. The Putinesca was excellent as everything else
Published a year ago
Best steak & pasta in town by far
Published a year ago
Went for office Christmas lunch...my first time. Food was excellent and service was above what I'm used to seeing these days. I'm looking forward to returning the steak I've been hearing about.
Published a year ago
Very friendly and food really good.
Published a year ago
Unfortunately, they gave away our table even though we had a reservation (someone said they were us?!). Then tried to squeeze us into a tiny booth that clearly was too small for our party.
Eventually, they moved us to a better table thankfully.
The service from then on was good; food was okay. I liked my chicken cacciatore but another person in our party hated the halibut special. Probably will not return by choice
Published a year ago
Published a year ago
Published a year ago
Nancy was so nice! Good service great food! The fettuccini carbonara is outstanding!
Published a year ago
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Published 2 years ago
1st time trying and I was extremely disappointed. The pasta was so watered down and flavorless. The water itself was gross had a funny taste. The service was not the great either. They just walk by you and don't bother to ask or check if you need anything. I do not recommend. You're better off eating Olive Garden or Frugattis.
Published 2 years ago
Everyone there is so friendly and attentive . The food was really delicious. I would definitely come back thank you
Published 2 years ago
Published 2 years ago
This place is good really good but their bread sucks if they can only fix that that'll be cool… update.2024 this place sucks now
Published 2 years ago
Very great service. The waitress were head was always there when we needed her. I had the porterhouse steak. It was so delicious and tender that it melted in your mouth. Would recommend this place for anyone who is looking for a good Italian restaurant or steak house.
Published 2 years ago
Old outdated restaurant. I don't know why the rave reviews are about.
Service is slow by the time you get the food, is already cold.
Sorry I have no pictures.
I am not going back.
Published 2 years ago
I can't begin to tell you what a wonderful place this is with a caring and talented owner and staff. Nancy accommodated us with a last minute memorial luncheon that was delicious. It felt like she was family... You can see why she has such a booming clientele .. Thank you so very much!
Published 2 years ago
Published 2 years ago
LOVE LOVE LOVE
This Family Owed Business! Mom, daughters and granddaughters ❤️. On top of this, the head cook, Gus is AMAZING!! Love the food, Love the environment and Love the service!!
Published 2 years ago
Came here for my sons birthday. The waiter seemed new to the whole "server" business. When brining out a slice of cake, no happy birthday was sung, but just left the cake and left. ..
Published 2 years ago
Published 2 years ago
Denise was our server and she went above and beyond to provide my family and I with amazing service. Quality of food is great too. My 6 year old cannot wait to go back to table 14.
Published 2 years ago
My first time here and I was disappointed. Had dinner with my fiancé tonight and we both ordered steak with pasta and salad. My caesar salad had a dressing that tasted almost like mustard, it even had a yellow color to it and the lettuce pieces were the size of my whole hand smh. My fiancé had a garden salad that only came with 1 crouton and very runny ranch dressing. His steak came out blue, it barely had grill marks and my steak was rare. We asked our waitress to have the steaks sent back and she questioned us about it, confirming if we both wanted our steaks medium rare. I don't like sending food back but each meal was going to be $50. When the steaks came back, I had to ask for a different knife because I wasn't able to cut into the steak. I tried 2 different knives plus the 2 knives my fiancé was given. After 4 bites into eating my steak, I decided to stop trying to cut it. I was probably better off picking up the steak with my hands and biting into it with my teeth. The fettuccine alfredo was good, thick sauce and the pasta was cooked perfectly. The spaghetti sauce however was like watered down soup. Also I had to ask the waitress for refills on our drinks every time or they would just sit there empty. She wouldn't completely fill up the cups either... she would fill them a little more than halfway.
Will never go back. Extremely overpriced for mediocre quality food and service. I rather eat at Olive Garden or take the drive to East Bakersfield to eat at Rosa's.
Published 2 years ago
Published 2 years ago
Celebrated our anniversary today at Sorella. First time here and it did not disappoint. Our waitress Denise was amazing. She made us feel so comfortable, answered all our questions and gave great recommendations. Seafood Portofino delicious. Can't wait to go back.
Published 2 years ago
Published 2 years ago
Excellent Ceasars salad and the ravioli is the best
Published 2 years ago
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Published 2 years ago
Waited an hour to get my food, PS: Cheese is to cheese
Published 2 years ago
A critical opinion (the good, the bad and the ugly)
We called ahead the restaurant about we coming over, upon arriving we were seated right away at a nice corner booth, we all three ordered a Filet Mignon with a baked potato and salad.
Our salads where served timely and was offered cheese and freshly ground pepper (nice detail) upon finishing, our Steaks were served and they were cooked just as we asked and were very good.
After finishing eating server left the bill, and few minutes later came back to pick up the payment, we visited for about 10 more minutes before leaving, at no time they offered to take away/clear empty plates from the table, (good service just not complete).
Now the ugly...their menu section for the steaks and specialty dinners do not list prices instead they are MARKET PRICE, I don't like to order something without knowing what the price is (don't like surprises) so I asked the server she mentioned $47.95ish, bill listed at $50.99.
I would have feel embarrassed if I had asked to have price corrected so I didn't, I have always felt that restaurants use this strategy as to overcharged the guest, in my opinion is shameless at the very least...(maybe illegal (SB478)
Published 2 years ago
Published 2 years ago
Great food
Great steaks
Will be coming back to try something new
Published 2 years ago
I always love coming here and seeing Nancy and her crew. I adore this place and the Fettuccine breaded chicken Alfredo! Best I've ever had!
Published 2 years ago
Family owned and operated. Incredible flavor, Haddock cooked to perfection.
Published 2 years ago
Food was fresh and tasty. Good variety of items service was excellent. Our waiter was the best !!!
Published 2 years ago
Quality to price ratio has greatly dropped over the years. They used to have great service and steak, no longer the case. Mediocre would best describe our last few visits with food and service.
Published 2 years ago
We love this place. Everything is delicious.
Published 2 years ago
What happened to this once really great restaurant? I used to loved the food here, now it's inedible. I went with a party of three and everyone hated it. The minestrone soup tasted like it was made with a ketchup base, the bread tasted like it was Albertsons bread, the pastas where way to al dente and the sauce tasted like the off brand preggo from the store. The pizza was still decent but I've had better digiorno pizza. Also it was close to 30 bucks. I kid you not, I've had better tasting food from a can. On top of all that, the food came out cold. If you're craving Italian go somewhere else.
Published 2 years ago
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The food was good. Just to little time to get the drinks going.
Published 2 years ago
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Honestly will say, service was great, but how ever. The food i got was cold in spots, probably because they are busy. The nice lady gave me a discount which i didnt eant, so i left her a good tip for just dealing with me, lol. Plus the steak was cold on some of the fat, and the fat to steak ratio is too much but boy that steak was good regardless. Probably one of the best steaks i had. Over all would of gave it a 3.5 but the server got it a nice four. Would definitely recommend and would definitely come back
Published 2 years ago
Our food was delicious. However, I gave it a 4 because my Ribeye was burnt on one end. The servers didn't refresh water glasses, I had to get the steak sauce myself. Atmosphere was good.
Published 2 years ago
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They seem to always make you feel like family, and there's no other Italian Restaurants that even compare. Price, atmosphere, service all is superb.
Published 2 years ago
Published 2 years ago
Everything was 5 stars except the service. Service was TEN STARS!!! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐!!!
Published 2 years ago
A family owned restaurant in Bakersfield, a go to for their bread and a variety of Italian dishes and steaks/seafood! Reasonably priced!
Published 2 years ago
The food is amazing
Published 2 years ago
Published 2 years ago
Surprisingly some great steaks too! Family owned.
Published 2 years ago
Jaime is a great waiter, we always ask for him. The chicken piccata and lasagna with meatballs are both delicious!!!! We recommend Sorellas highly!
Published 2 years ago
I love when the brothers erupt into a fight!! Total entertainment
Published 2 years ago
We went all the way over to the restaurant because it says it open tell 9 and they were all locked up at 8:25pm door says 9 also update your hours.
Published 2 years ago
Published 2 years ago
Best Italian food in Bakersfield
Great and friendly staff
The Manicotti is 5 star delicious
Published 2 years ago
First time !! Food was good service was Great!!!!!
Published 2 years ago
We went to dinner with my brother and his wife, our server was great! very attentive, the food served was hot and delicious. I got lasagna, my wife got ravioli all I can say delicious!!
Published 2 years ago
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Published 2 years ago
Food was really bad. Halibut was dry, lasagna had so much pre frozen ricotta cheese, and minimal meat, my daughter got a stomach ache. My Lobster Ravioli was sour. Our order came, table of 9, and only 8 plates served, because the kitchen "Forgot about the Filet Minion". I won't be going back. Service was great tho. Still won't be going back.
Published 2 years ago
Published 2 years ago
Very polite, great atmosphere, superb cuisine...
Published 2 years ago
Great choices good prices and wonderful service
Published 2 years ago
The minestrone soup is very good.
The Halibut is very good.
Unfortunately the quality of the filet mignon was very tough. The ribeye quality has disappointed me the last 3 times I have ordered it. I thought the filet would be safe but I was wrong. I am not ordering steak there again.
Published 2 years ago
Published 2 years ago
We go here at least twice a month. Love it!
Published 2 years ago
Great spot. Always consistent with quality. One of my favorite spots for steak.
Published 2 years ago
Loved the food
Published 2 years ago
Always great food & service. Making a reservation is recommended.
Published 2 years ago
Great dinner!
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Published 2 years ago
Denise provides excellent service, atmosphere is 20 or 30 years old, paper napkins! I wont come again due to a 3% imposed fee to pay with a credit card. I think that's greedy
Published 2 years ago
We have wanted to try for many years but this lunch didn’t make me want to return waited 25min for bread 2 waitress would disappear really frustrating it seems people don’t want to work and it’s destroying our wanting to explore new foods it’s not worth the disappointment
Published 2 years ago
I got the fettuccine Alfredo and a root beer float that was delicious, and I had an amazing time .
Published 2 years ago
Lovely evening at this place. Great food, great cocktails and fantastic service.
Published 2 years ago
Let me start saying that I wanted to eat at this restaurant for a very long time, hence my expectations were very high. The first thing you see on your way in, is how filthy the carpet is; you cannot unsee it. Bad start. The nice waitress sat us on a corner booth; the seats were uneven, if that were the only thing, well I could let it fly; but it was not. No table cloth, just some sort of greasy amd smelly plastic protection on the table. Apetizer: fried calamari; we couldn't taste the calamari, just the breading. No good at all. We had minestrone, seafood portofino, eggplant parmigiana, and a pizza. The minestrone was amazingly good, one of the best I've eating lately; the eggpant parmigiana was way to blend to be considered as good; the seafood portofino....pasta was good, creamy sauce was great, but again...like with the calamari, I didn't taste the seafood flavor that made me decide for that plate; drinks were ok, my daughter wanted to have milk, but they don't serve milk. Bottom line I will not come here again. Sorry folks.
Published 2 years ago
Published 2 years ago
Second time here, and I must say it was much better than the first..
Published 2 years ago
Everything here melts in your mouth, I haven't tried anything I didn't like. The stake is the best 👌
Published 2 years ago
Published 2 years ago
If your looking for the best steak ever try the ribeye.
Published 2 years ago
Unfortunately, during my last visit I noticed something odd about this restaurant. The prices went up because their menu price is totally different when you receive your bill. Also, when I checked my bank statement, the tip which I added to my bill was sufficient enough (more than 20% tip), the restaurant still added $2.00. Yes, I know what is $2.00? For others, it may seem nothing, but you can't find $2.00 on the streets nowadays. For me, it's the honesty and principle that counts :(
Published 2 years ago
Great service and excellent food. Love the quaint classic Italian atmosphere. Ample portiond.
Published 2 years ago
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Published 2 years ago
Chill atmosphere, the employees are on their game and the food is always great.
Published 2 years ago
Chicken Alfredo pizza was very dried. I has asked for a refund for it.
Published 2 years ago
Ordered for pick up and never disappointed. They have the best food and best service!!!!
Published 2 years ago
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We had a group of 9 for lunch. It was the first time here for many of us. The service was great and the food was great, I'm not sure what more you could ask for.
Published 2 years ago
We had a excellent dinner! The owner checked on us several times to make sure everything was perfect!
Published 2 years ago
I'm not really into Italian. I will have to say it was not let down.
Published 2 years ago
Today was one of the worst exp at Sorella's. For a party of 17, half of the steaks where sent back . First raw then over cooked. Lasagnas where straight out of a costco tray, straight to the microwave. Sorella's you should be embarrassed to call your self Italian restaurant. Thank you for ruining our Company Christmas Dinner.
Published 2 years ago
Published 2 years ago
Wow! Amazing Service! It's been atleast 13 years since I've been to Sorellas. I took my daughter yesterday and we were both pleased. Our Waiter Johnny was absolutely Amazing! There was an elderly couple that he was waiting on as well and they adored him and he adored them they were definitely regulars. He was so sweet and attentive to them and us as well. His conversation with them and how he treated them had my daughter and I in tears. Literally! You do NOT find that anymore! Definitely will become regulars there as well! Thank you Johnny!
Published 2 years ago
The food always beats my expectations here. This is my favorite restaurant in Bakersfield.
Published 2 years ago
DO NOT GO HERE! My husband and I planned to have a nice dinner out at Sorellas but the food was so disgusting we did not eat it. I ordered the shrimp fettuccine alfredo. To begin with, my food was cold. The shrimp were not deveined and they were raw. The ceaser salad was drenched in dressing you can barely eat it. My husband's steak was not seasoned and it was not worth the price as the steak he was served was not a premium steak as stated. I do not recommend this place. Waste of $120. Save your money and go somewhere actually good. I would rate this place 0 stars if I could.
Published 2 years ago
We had a nice size birthday celebration party of 15. We had reservations.for 6 pm. We get there and our table wasn’t even ready until 6:30.. finally we all get seated. The server ask for our drink order which we all gave. They brought one small basket of bread which had 6 pieces of bread we had seven people at our table. Then we had to wait another 45 minutes to order. I read a review for a dish and it sounded perfect. So I ordered it. It was awful nearly warm. And very expensive for penne pasta. Long story short the entire experience was a nightmare. By the time we got seated until we finally got our dinner almost 3 hours. So for party of 17 people we had a nightmare experience and had to pay for it. I won’t go back. My dinner absolutely looked like it had already been served three days s prior then reheated for me. I will definitely remember Sorellas
Published 2 years ago
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The food is just ok nothing I have tried is something I go back for the sauces are very watery and their dessert menu sucks. Definitely a Cisco food truck place were they just heat of the food and sauces and give them out. Service is slow because from what I have seen the staff is all over the place and not just in a section. Which is why I think it makes them slow. I recommend Olive Garden or a different place.
Published 2 years ago
Published 2 years ago
Good service
Amazing food
And the atmosphere felt like I was in Italy
Best Italian restaurant I've ever been too
Published 3 years ago
Best steaks in town! And the lilly mud pie is the best!
Published 3 years ago
Its always s good night out at Sorella's. One hickup this time was when making reservations, it wasn't noted causing an hour and 20 minutes wait.
Published 3 years ago
Published 3 years ago
Todo inicio bien fueron amables y rápido nos asignaron mesa, pero tardaron demasiado en tomar la orden como 30 minutos y una hora más para darnos nuestra comida que no estaba como la pedimos, para el precio de $48.99 por un filete mignon al menos debería ser como uno lo pide, lo queríamos médium well y nos lo llevaron casi quemado los 3 cortes que mis amigos y yo pedimos estaban igual de malos y la pasta no tenía mucho sabor fueron dos horas desperdiciadas en mala comida, mal servicio y para el costo $ no vale la pena en lo absoluto
Published 3 years ago
Going downhill
Published 3 years ago
My family always loves this place. The service is amazing and the food is even better.
Published 3 years ago
It was only a week night, not too busy, but the waiter seemed distracted and attentive. Food was great, best steak I've had in a long time. Atmosphere seemed too dark.
Published 3 years ago
When you go places, sometimes you pay for the experience.
I didn't enjoy this place at all.
The service was terible, the waiter that took care of me and my family was kinda lost.
Food was cold.
But what it really piss me off is that a Restaurant or any business charge me in advance for something that I haven't even used.
They charged me almost $5.00 for Credit card usage on the bill. And I was paying cash😡😡😡😡
Published 3 years ago
I WANTED to love this place but it was just not great. My husband got a steak dinner and that was delicious, I however wanted Italian food and got the Italian trio (lasagna, chicken Parmesan & fettuccini) and was disappointed in the quality of the ingredients. My “chicken Parmesan” was pretty much a large breaded chicken tender. I honestly felt like it was something you buy from the frozen food section. I was shocked because I had heard such great things about this location. The service was great though—although at the front the hostess was not the most kindest. I am just glad that my husbands dish was delicious because his dish was $50+.
Published 3 years ago
Second time here. First was the weekend after Valentine’s Day which explained slow service. But second time was not any holiday, and yet it took 46 minutes to get one plate of pasta. It was an oil pasta, it doesn’t need to be baked, this should’ve been easy to do in less than 20 minutes. Insane. Will not be returning.
Published 3 years ago
Published 3 years ago
Finally a Restaurant that still understands good food, good price and CUSTOMER SERVICE! I do a lot of catering and use Sorellas a lot. I had an emergency situation pop up and I had to cancel the order last minute. The Hostess was great and refunded my bill. I received a call from the Manager personally and she assured me it was no problem. In this day of chain Restaurants that the service, food and cost is okay at best, it is refreshing to have a local business that cares about their customers! I will go out of my way to use them at future events/catering...Thanks again!!!
Published 3 years ago
Great food. Great service.
Published 3 years ago
Food is always delicious !!
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Tried out Sorella on a friends recommendation after newly moving to town......
If you've never had good Italian then you may love this place, but if you've had great Italian then this will be a disappointment. I will say the waitstaff were very friendly and prompt with service.
In regard to food - the bread comes out as thick loaf cut that is extremely dry. This was our first indication the meal wasn't going to be great. We ordered the bruschetta to start - came out on the same poor quality bread and was a soggy mess. For entrees we ordered the chicken artichoke penne and chicken fettuccine carbonara. The salads were the best part of the meal. The meals came out with gravy thick, gelatinous cream sauce that had zero flavor, very salty, and tasted like too much flour was used to thicken. We hated waisting so much food but could not eat what was brought. Very pricey for the quality of food - especially when it's not enjoyable.
Published 3 years ago
Super impressed by the highly efficient and very attentive young lady behind the bar where i had dinner and drinks this evening.
It was truly a pleasure to have been served by you, ma’am.
I had the Italian enchilada, aka, lasagna. Chef’s kiss. Rocked it.
I only had one thing to be concerned about and that was how loud that darn blender is. I would recommend it be put in the kitchen or a closet or something.
Leave the blended drinks to the kitchen staff.
Published 3 years ago
Sorella restaurant always great food.
Published 3 years ago
I like to come to Sorella's for their steak which I highly recommend if you like meat. Service has always been good. Staff is attentive! If you're looking for good Italian food, this is the place in Bakersfield.
Published 3 years ago
The best steak in town. So tender and juicy...
Published 3 years ago
Will return.
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O SORELLA, com sua simplicidade, surpreende ao oferecer um cardápio variado e rico, desde as entradas aos pratos principais. Tudo que pedimos estava delicioso e abundante. São pratos bem servidos, alguns podem ser compartimos sem receio. A carta de vinhos é também variada, com preços razoáveis.
Finalmente, enfim encontrei um serviço atencioso, eficiente e cordial.
O que o Sorella sim precisaria, seria algumas adaptações para ter uma instalação mais funcional, com um visual mais moderno.
Vale a visita.
Published 3 years ago
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I just had this restaurant delivered by DoorDash. I ordered Payne pasta with melted cheese and sauce. The pasta arrived overcooked and without cheese. The bread was dry and stale .Very disappointed and extremely dissatisfied. I will not order from this restaurant again
Published 3 years ago
My family and I had an unforgettable dinner night at Sorellas!! The atmosphere was great! Our waitress had a WONDERFUL attitude and graciousness about her. She was very pleasant and happy through to the end. She served us happily. !! The food was well all I can say is it was excellent!!!
Published 3 years ago
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I've had better food in the microwave
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Delicious Italian. Atmosphere lacks but who cares when the food is so tasty. Best Italian I have had.
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Always the Best 👌 👍
♥️ This Place! Best restaurant in Bako 💯
Published 3 years ago
The food is always delicious. Service is always amazing. We always feel like we are at home.
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good Italian food good steaks and Pizza!!!
Published 3 years ago
Stopped here on a trip between Channel Islands and Fresno after a long day of hiking and driving where apparently, nothing in the area is open past 8pm. Found this place on a whim and after reading reviews, decided to stop in. I ordered the eggplant parmigiana and chicken parmigiana dinners with fettuccine and let me tell you: this place is no joke. The fettuccine was flavorful and rich, the eggplant was melt-in-your-mouth but with enough substance that it didn't just fall apart on your fork, and the salad they threw in was large enough to be a meal in itself. And the staff was so sweet! Highly recommend to anyone in the area, you won't be disappointed!
Published 3 years ago
The best Italian restaurant!! Highly recommend, amazing service, great atmosphere and even better food. Try the Garlic knots!
Published 3 years ago
Published 3 years ago
Make a reservation!!!! Even if it’s on your way to the restaurant, it’ll save you so much time when it’s busy.
Omg where to begin, service was great. The longest thing we waited for was our drinks and that’s because it was busy. I tried the Italian cherry cream soda and it was DEFINITELY worth the wait!!! It was sweet, but not too sweet, and it didn’t have a burn when you drink it like soda usually does. After that everything was out quickly!! Service was AMAZING!!! The bread was really good with vinegar. We got the fried beef ravioli, lasagna and soup as our appetizer. Would recommend everything we got. We also ordered the cheesecake with strawberry drizzle, and the chocolate lava cake which was to die for. Will be coming back soon!! Great for a date night and celebratory event. Very nice decor inside, dim lighting, it gives an old school Italian vibe.
Published 3 years ago
The food here was very disappointing. I felt it was very overpriced for the quality of food received.
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Great service and all but the food tasted mediocre for fine Italian dining. Better quality at Olive Garden
Published 3 years ago
We went for our son's graduation dinner. Great service. Wonderful food. Couldn't ask for a better experience. I highly suggest reservations if your party is more than five. They open at 4pm if you want a table right away, be sure to get there when it first opens
Published 3 years ago
Ooooooo mama miaaaa
Published 3 years ago
Great service and exactly food.
Published 3 years ago
Best ribeye in town!
Published 3 years ago
I used to love this place but unfortunately the food doesnt taste like it did years ago. It is pretty expensive, too, even for lunch. The service was great though and they do give big portions, so 2 people could really share 1 plate and it would be much more affordable.
Published 3 years ago
Love it
Published 3 years ago
We were Frist timers. Restaurant clean staff very nice. Food was very tasty. We will be back. We live out of area.
Published 3 years ago
Food is good but takes way too long to be served. Carpet is worn and dirty. Atmosphere feels dated and not Italian at all.
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Had a party of 9.
Service: was good.
Food: was good. Most of the appetizers were not good. They were like frozen bowling alley apps. Not enjoyable. Sautéed mushrooms were good. I had the chicken parmesan. It was like a deep fried chicken patty they use for all their dishes. And that’s kinda how the food was. Nothing catered to the dish, nothing exciting.
Atmosphere: was just eh
Published 3 years ago
Accommodations for a large party met. Service was quick and staff friendly. The food was very good. A bit expensive but it was my mom's birthday and she deserved it.
Published 3 years ago
Always delish. Found a new dish, Venetian Chicken. Chatted with Nancy (owner). Got to try her special Putta Green Hot Sauce, as she told the story. Amazing company, food & service. Thank you, again.
Published 3 years ago
Best Italian food I have had in a long time. Would definitely recommend
Published 3 years ago
Best Pastrami sandwich
Published 3 years ago
The service was good, staff was helpful. We had a large party of 19 and they were accommodating. Maybe it was just the food I ordered that I thought was a little bland for my taste. Everything else was great, just wish the food was more flavorful but it was a good time with my family and the wine was great.
Published 3 years ago
This place has for the most part, amazing food! However, I've had some bad experiences coming here. Sometimes, you have to wait a very long time until you even get a table. I went to Sorella's in January, and I got food poisoned by their soup! Their Shrimp Alfredo pasta is the best. Their chocolate mousse cake is delicious. All of their waiters/waitresses are nice for the most part. Their bread is usually good. Sometimes, the bread is really cold. They always remain with the same consistency on most of their meals. Overall, I think this restaurant is very great.
Published 3 years ago
The best Italian food in Bakersfield!
Published 3 years ago
It's alright, food is above average but not the greatest thing ever. The service is excellent and they will go out of their way to help you. The atmosphere is not good, even though the place looks massive on the outside the interior is very cramped and between the tables there is only just enough room to walk around. To their credit the place is clean enough to not be disgusting but I still wouldnt want to be on the floor.
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Always love Sorella's!! The food is always delicious. The atmosphere puts me back in Italy and the service is always friendly and professional.
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There food is excellent! Their staff is helpful and kind. I'd recommend coming here on a less busy night such as a Tuesday, because sometimes its pretty busy.
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There was a cockroach in our water. They immediately blamed us. Very gross and unprofessional. Avoid this place.
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- 200 reviews
- 4.5 rating
- Phone: +1 661-396-8603
- Website: https://sorellarestaurant.com/
- Address: 7900 McNair Ln, Bakersfield, CA 93313, United States
- Coordinates: 35.316953999999996, -119.09053499999999
- Italian restaurant
- Bar
- Dessert restaurant
- Pizza restaurant
- Restaurant
- Steak house
- Monday: 11 AM–9 PM
- Tuesday: 11 AM–9 PM
- Wednesday: 11 AM–9 PM
- Thursday: 11 AM–9 PM
- Friday: 11 AM–10 PM
- Saturday: 4–10 PM
- Sunday: 11 AM–9 PM
- No-contact delivery: Yes
- Delivery: Yes
- Takeaway: Yes
- Dine-in: Yes
- Fast service: Yes
- Great dessert: Yes
- Lunch: Yes
- Dinner: Yes
- Solo dining: Yes
- Wheelchair-accessible car park: Yes
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance: Yes
- Wheelchair-accessible seating: Yes
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet: Yes
- Alcohol: Yes
- Beer: Yes
- Cocktails: Yes
- Coffee: Yes
- Comfort food: Yes
- Healthy options: Yes
- Small plates: Yes
- Spirits: Yes
- Vegetarian options: Yes
- Wine: Yes
- Lunch: Yes
- Dinner: Yes
- Catering: Yes
- Dessert: Yes
- Seating: Yes
- Bar on site: Yes
- Toilets: Yes
- Casual: Yes
- Cosy: Yes
- Romantic: Yes
- Trendy: Yes
- Upmarket: Yes
- Groups: Yes
- Tourists: Yes
- Dinner reservations recommended: Yes
- Accepts reservations: Yes
- Usually a wait: Yes
- Credit cards: Yes
- Debit cards: Yes
- NFC mobile payments: Yes
- Credit cards: Yes
- Good for kids: Yes
- High chairs: Yes
- Kids' menu: Yes
- Free of charge street parking: Yes
- Free parking lot: Yes
- Parking: Yes