Monica L Cholico
First time here and it won't be the last one. This is an outstanding restaurant. When we had our first bite we wondered if maybe they have a Michelin star and yes! They do! We started with the Brussels sprouts that from my point of view were somewhat salty, but still well cooked and I enjoyed them. I didn't find the greatest combination with the sauce that accompany them, but isore like a personal taste. I had the Rigatoni Bolognese and the experience was impressive. The flavours extend inside your mouth and are lasting leaving your taste sense satisfied but at the same time wishing another bite. To drink I had the sangria that it was good balanced, not sweet and refreshing. Also I tried the Lavender 75 and I really recommend it. For dessert I had the panna cotta and it was really delicious, light and the texture just perfect. The service is first class and the decoration the place overall really stands out. If you can visit this place you won't regret it. Hope to come back pretty soon.
Renate Ping
A change in plans led us to this restaurant and we were very glad. The food was excellent, staff friendly and helpful, and the restaurant very clean and relaxing. Highly recommend Cucina Sorella. Side note, forgot to take a before of my salad but got one mid-dinner.
Danielle M
What a cute place! Also, Thursday is all night happy hour! We tried the bartender's choice cocktail which was a blackberry rum drink with egg white...so delicious! We got the truffle fries and the meatball with polenta for food. Both were tasty. I cant wait to go back.
Genevieve Catherine
Always an excellent meal, excellent service and excellent beverages! The design your own pasta dish is the way forward!
UPDATE: Post pandemic the menu has changed a lot. Pizza is cakey. Clearly a new chef, cocktail menu got better and wine list changed. Same fantastic service and staff, bring back the build your own pasta dish!
Crissy Leen
Service was incredible. Andrea made us feel comfortable and even got something unique, I loved their gluten free craker that came with a delicious chicken pate and she asked the chef and I was able to purchase some to bring home.
Their are lots of incredible options but I need to be back soon because they chance often.
I order the yummy al dente pasta triangle with cheese and fig, and hubby the scrumptious pappardelli bolognese.
Love the decor and the cute little Market at the front.
Grazie Mille Cucina Sorella!!
Jaime Furtado
Great place in a nice area. Outstanding and very friendly service and delicious food. Great variety of wine as well.
Brock Goodman
Genuine care is taken at this restaurant
Perfectly seasoned food, nothing over or under done (not referring to temperature)
Just well balanced, executed great food
Chill atmosphere with good music
Great wine too
Already planning our next visit
Christine LeMieux
First time here and had a lovely experience! Everything was fresh and delicious. Service was attentive and helpful (with recommendations, etc). Gluten-free pasta and other options so I will definitely be back!
David Peters
This place consistently brings top quality food. The dinner salads are generous and really flavorful. The pizzas are unique and not at all like conventional greasy cheesy pizza parlor stuff. You will find light crisp crusts and perfectly combined toppings you've never tried before.
Like many current restaurants, the noise level is a bit high. The atmosphere is very family friendly. We consistently find the staff are attentive and engaging.
Patricia Ramos
I had the Lavender 75 drink and it did not disappoint. For dinner I had the shrimp conchiglie. The sauce was light and zesty. Truly delicious!
Blake Ogden
Wonderful experience here! Food was lights out delicious, very reasonable price point, Pablo was a great host and they were able to get us in on short notice (Saturday night!). We will happily return.
Isobel Bookman
Great neighborhood spot! My roomate and I really enjoyed our evening here. Such a pleasant atmosphere. The antipasto salad was my favorite item.
Jess Peak
Excellent Food and Beautiful Decor. I must say this restaurant is one of my all time favorites, especially when I want to take family or friends out for a nice time. The Pappardelle Bolognese is to die for.
Linette Pliego
My husband and I had a great time, Mac and cheese and calamari were very good, but the cheese board and hot sausage flatbread oh my god were delicious, for sure we will come back soon
SONYA SWANEGAN
Hospitality is key. You will definitely feel at home at CUCINA sorella. Amazing customer service, delicious food, awesome atmosphere. Give them a try 😋
Michanne Hoctor
Delightful Italian eatery in Kensington.
We were out to find a spot for Margheritas and failed - 2 hour wait time wasnt going to work. However, we were greeted and seated immediately in a wonderfully decorated spot. The service was attentive and the food was delicious!
Vijoy Pandey
We visited this place because it was just placed on the Michelin Bib Gourmand list. I think this place should clearly be a 1 star. Fabulous food, great wait staff, and great ambience.
Timothy Alexander
I discovered this new restaurant after waiting (and failing) to be seated at Ponce's across the street (we waited a half hour and left after being ignored that whole time - we were acknowledged when we arrived, so they knew we were waiting).
What a great new discovery! The food was excellent! Not only were we seated immediately on their ample (and staffed!) outdoor patio, we were acknowledged and our orders taken nearly as soon. We were celebrating a friend's birthday, so we ordered off the happy hour/appetizer menu to share. The food arrived VERY quickly, and everything was excellent - fresh, tasy, and ample portions. An excellent dining experience!
Here's why I took away one star. While our server arrived immediately, he struggled to take our order with the remote electronic device. Apparently the screen washes out in the outdoor sun. Hmmm...when you have a large outdoor patio...it seems like that is an issue that should have been resolved long ago. Aside from the frustration of ordering, everything else was great. I will definitely go here again!!
L Laughlin
First of all, the service was great. We were checked on regularly and things were delivered quickly. The place and atmosphere is very nice.
For our meal, I had a couple of cocktails, the fried squash blossoms, and meat pizza.
The drinks were great and I love getting the squash blossoms here. Highly recommend! The meat pizza on the other hand was meh (too much bread to toppings in my opinion). I ate 2.5 pieces and let my friend take the rest home. I have had their pasta here before, which was great. I may stick to that in the future.
Lilliani Cimolin
One of the best Italian restaurants.. Ricotta fried squash blossom to die for.. along with every single dish. Perfection �
Krystie Zarlin
Angie your server was fantastic! Food was amazing delicious and visually delicious too. Very modestly priced. Octopus was tender and one of the best I have ever had! This will become a regular night out for us. Cocktails excellent too!
Angela Marie Hall-Reed
The meatballs were delicious. The pistachio pesto pasta phenomenal. We had a nice bottle of white wine. The only reason I didn't give 5 stars was because I saw another table get a little box with bread & butter. When I asked what was in their little box the waitress told me it was bread and she could bring us some. We just felt she could have offered it sooner. We were already done with our meatballs waiting for the pasta. The dessert was a lemon verbena shortbread custard type dish. Yummy!
Marta Valenzuela Gonzales
Everything......from the wine to dessert was excellent! The service outstanding and has now become one of the best restaurants I've ever eaten at. Can't wait to go again!
Kimberly Pilgrim
Amazing food and customer service. We had an outstanding server, unfortunately I cannot remember her name but she had a pixie cut. She went over the top to make sure our table was taken care of.
Adam Setcos-Kennedy
Wonderful addition to the Kensington neighborhood! Playful decor, stellar service, and delicious food! Highly recommend Pork Shoulder, Gnochetti, and Chocolate Peanut Butter Bar!
Kathy Watt
Been here 3 times now and each meal was fantastic. Each appetizer, entree and dessert has never disappointed. Best Negroni cocktail I have ever had!
Cindy Gonzales
We LOVED the calamari, meatballs, handmade pastas, wines and desserts. We had it all! It was all 5 stars including our service. Angie was excellent!
Stepha Vautier
The Bucatini was amazing! The food was so delicious. And they have the best Sangria. Not too sweet just the way I like it. I will definitely be coming back here. ����
Michelle Crenshaw
Such a great venue for our women's event! Beautiful food and drinks and wonderful service!
Jane LaFazio
Fabulous food! I could eat here every week, if only it was closer. Charming decor, excellent service...and did I mention, great food!
Patricia Dougan Shinsky
We live in paradise when we are able to walk to this wonderful restaurant. Check out happy hour with meatballs and polenta washed down with a fruity sangria�
Lidia S Martinez
Great food and great service. The hostess could use some training though.
Pamela Penny Sexton
We enjoyed the grilled meatball and polenta, sausage in ciabatta and rosemary fries. All delicious and very fresh - they make the sausage on-site! Well worth the trip to Kensington (we live in Escondido �)
Tim Jackson
We sat at the bar and as expected DELISH food and incredible service thank you Cory (sp). Cucina Sorella does not disappoint.
Alex Ordoubegian
Great Atmosphere and staff was amazing! Can't wait to go back!
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