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Morella, San Francisco, CA

Morella

3.9
3.9
55 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 31 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
Morella celebrates the gastronomic influences that immigrants from European countries, particularly Spain and Italy, had on Argentinian cuisine in the decades following the mass migrations at the turn of the 20th century. Morella features traditional empanadas, wood-smoked meats, pastas and internationally inspired drinks — all meant to be enjoyed in a bright convivial space. 

Our name, Morella, is a derivative of the word Morel, the earthy, nutty, and rare mushroom that is prized by chefs and restaurant connoisseurs, and is featured selectively in our menu who cousins make appearances in our vibrant decor.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Argentinean
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (628) 286-9698
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Jesus Dominguez
  • Neighborhood
    Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio
  • Cross street
    Chestnut and Fillmore St.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    30, 22, 29 Muni buses
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Wine

What 55 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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3.9
3.9 based on recent ratings
  • 3.8Food
  • 3.9Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 3.6Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Morella offers a vibrant dining experience with a fusion of Italian and Argentine cuisines. Guests praise the "amazing food," "stunning ambiance," and "friendly staff." Highlights include "lamb chops cooked and seasoned to perfection" and "melt in your mouth" short rib. The decor and cocktails also receive high marks, making it a must-visit spot.

55 Reviews
  1. Wendell VIP

    San Francisco6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice ambiance and everyone is nice luv the brunch , can’t wait to try dinner time

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    Tahoe1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing, overall great experience. We ordered the Argentinian empanadas and Alfredo

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  3. Melissa VIP

    Washington DC3 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    This was not a good experience. Food was boring and not great. Service was odd. Not a fan at all.

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    San Francisco1 review

    1.0

    Dined on March 3, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Not a great experience food was mediocre and service was slow and inconsistent.

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  5. Nancy

    San Francisco188 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 3, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    the pheasant mushroom sausage was heavenly will be back to try more sausages. lamb ragu paparadelle was excellent at first thought it would be bad because there was soo much sauce but finished every drop. I thought the crab ravioli was good hubby said it was too rich-lots of crab though. didnt see any fish on the menu-not recommended for vegans

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  6. Angie VIP

    San Francisco14 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful remodel inside that is whimsical and fantastical. Too bad the food and the service didnt match the decor - it seemed there was only 1 server and bartender for a sunday brunch day - service was super slow, the waitress kept forgetting things to bring - that or that she was overwhelmed. The food was very mediocre given the hype and marketing they did on instagram - flavors were bland/dull. Will prob come back for drinks to sit in the bar but definitely was a disappointment

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  7. Jami VIP

    New York City12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful and aesthetically pleasing restaurant. The food was outstanding as was the service. Excellent wine, selection and delicious cocktails

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  8. Michael VIP

    San Francisco6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent! Came for ambiance and surprised at the food & service. More reviews on food quality are needed. Beautiful decor/ ambiance!

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  9. Eric

    New York City2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was ok. We thought it would be better. I was excited about the place and to have e my birthday dinner there visiting from NYC, but it didn’t live up to reviews I’ve read. The empanadas were good, but my main dish, the picanha, which had no special sauces nor flavor, just steak flavor. Would maybe try again, but not sure. I did a lot of research on a restaurant and not happy with my end results especially visiting from NYC.

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  10. Teresa

    San Francisco29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambiance with an energetic vibe. The food was very good, especially the lamb chops which were cooked and seasoned to perfection! Also, you can’t go wrong with the shoestring fries 😁.

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Morella is rated 3.9 stars by 55 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 31 times today
Google Map for Morella

2001 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA 94123-2701

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Chestnut and Fillmore St.
  • Neighborhood
    Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Argentinean
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    30, 22, 29 Muni buses
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jesus Dominguez
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Wine
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