Carina Sorella

4.5

333 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Apr 1, 2025

April 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 44 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Lively
Hot spot
Neighborhood gem

From the people that brought you Trattoria Carina, Pub & Kitchen and The Diving Horse comes their newest restaurant, Carina Sorella.

Carina Sorella is a casual neighborhood Italian restaurant with a focus on delicious and approachable food in a bright, vibrant atmosphere. Our menu is built around classic dishes - Spaghetti and Meatballs, Cacio e Pepe, Caesar Salad, Chicken Parmesan - but we surround that core of dishes with seasonal, chef driven specialties.

The Bryn Mawr location will include the addition of a pizza oven and a full bar, building on the smaller footprint of the existing location in Philadelphia, Trattoria Carina.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(610) 596-9166
Website
http://www.carinasorella.com/
Dress code
Business Casual
Private party facilities
We have a private dining room that can seat up to 28 guests, with space for standing receptions up to 40 guests.

Location
864 W Lancaster Ave, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010-3222
Neighborhood
Bryn Mawr
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Gender Neutral Restroom, Takeout, Wheelchair Access

Experiences

Family Style Prix-Fixe
Multiple dates available
Looking to dine with a large group? Join us at Carina Sorella in our Private Dining Room for the ultimate dining experience. Enjoy our specially curated Prix-Fixe Family Style Menu to share with your party. All guests must participate. Our Private Dining Room is open for large parties of 13+ Sundays-Wednesdays. A perfect, private setting for friends, family, coworkers, and more to experience! Book your reservation now!

What 333 people are saying

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

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

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Carina Sorella offers a vibrant atmosphere with "fantastic food" and "exceptional service." Guests appreciate the "friendly staff," "stylish decor," and "delicious pasta and pizzas." While some note the noise level and close seating, highlights include "the best chicken parm," "wonderful desserts," and a "welcoming neighborhood vibe."

333 Reviews

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Diner VIP
San Francisco24 reviews
3.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Sadly, it is getting increasingly overpriced. $62 for an unremarkable 5oz filet of beef (accompanied by greens) is not making people want to come back for more. It is a pity; when the restaurant first opened, the food was fantastic. Well worth it. It was impossible to get a table. Now, it is trivial to get a table, because they are not cultivating a loyal customer base.
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John VIP
Philadelphia61 reviews
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Our server was Kate and she did a wonderful job. She asked about food allergies, which we have, she kept our drink glasses full, and was just terrific all night. The three of us each had a difffrent past a dish and everyone loved them. It was so much food, that each of us brought home a leftover plate. Loved this place and will beback
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Mandi
Philadelphia23 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 24, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
It was ok. Nothing good Not bad. Meatballs were fine. Chicken parm was huge but nothing special. Espresso martini was strong but wasn’t the great. Dessert was the best. Affogato brownie was amazing and the honey panna cotta w/ strawberry, rhubarb and basil crumble was delish!!!!!
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Kate
Philadelphia1 review
1.0
Dined on March 23, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
service was not bad but not what I was expecting. hostess was great and kind. food wasn’t bad in taste but expensive and honestly the presentation looked like I just made it at home. for the price of the food, not worth it.
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia1 review
5.0
Dined on March 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our food was so delicious and the portions were large for the price!
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Jerrae
Philadelphia7 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This place is fantastic. Actually went back the next day with a friend for brunch. It’s very popular so it can get a little noisy and the seating is a little cramped in some spots, but it’s well worth the visit!
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nuget99 VIP
San Francisco16 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really nice clean modern Art deco style eatery. Upscale but casual atmosphere with friendly staff. Friday evening they had sports on at the bar and fun upbeat classics playing in the background. Great for families, dates, and cool spot to hang at the bar.
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Andrew VIP
Philadelphia19 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 21, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Great food, but very expensive. It’s a unique dining atmosphere in which all of the tables are very close to one another, so you are up in the business of your neighbors.
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Monica VIP
Washington DC31 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 20, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
We have been wanting to try this restaurant despite some very conflicting reviews and we definitely won’t be going back! The Italian chopped salad was okay but the Cacio e Pepe and the crab pasta were both sub par. Service was off and it was extremely loud. Wouldn’t recommend.
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BethH VIP
Philadelphia6 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 20, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Lovely atmosphere. Noisy, my main course of pizza was delivered nearly 15 minutes before the other entrees, friendly and nice server, but I sensed staff were a bit overwhelmed with the volume of people and things slipped through the cracks
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FAQs

Carina Sorella offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (610) 596-9166.

Carina Sorella is rated 4.5 stars by 333 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Booked 44 times today

Experiences are available.

864 W Lancaster Ave, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010-3222

Additional information

Neighborhood
Bryn Mawr
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Gender Neutral Restroom, Takeout, Wheelchair Access

Website
http://www.carinasorella.com/
Phone number
(610) 596-9166
Private party facilities
We have a private dining room that can seat up to 28 guests, with space for standing receptions up to 40 guests.

Carina Sorella

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Experiences

Family Style Prix-Fixe

Menu

What 333 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

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How is Carina Sorella restaurant rated?

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