Sorrento Ristorante

We stumbled across this place after we were tired of walking from our hotel to find dinner. We had a large group and a lot of the restaurants in San Diego are tiny! This place had a lot of room and we were all able to sit together (6 plus a baby). The server was extremely nice and helpful! We all loved our food and drinks. We also enjoyed sitting near the kitchen and smelling all the food. We will definitely be back!

We had a great lunch here while on vacation. We were slow to be served at first, but then we got our bread and water and shortly after our server came over and we were able to order. We were given more bread and dipping sauce while waiting for our food. Our glasses were full the whole time, as we were given bottles to refill as needed. The food was absolutely delicious and had large proportions. The service was wonderful. They seemed short staffed, but they worked as a team to make sure everyone was taken care of. We highly recommend.

The food is mediocre for the prices. My lobster ravioli came with 5 tiny pieces that tasted over salted. The waiter got our orders wrong and my son didn’t get his food until we were all done eating because of that error. He didn’t even apologize, instead sounded mad that we told him he never gave my son his food. Waiter never came to check on us and because of their party of 5 or more gratuity, he still got a hefty tip for ignoring us the whole time. He didn’t bother refilling our waters or even giving us our check when we were already done eating, boxing our food and clearly just sitting and waiting. Do not recommend this place at all.

Great food and authentic atmosphere. The marinara sauce was spicy which I love, but it might not be for everyone. I would hope they have another version that isn't so spicy. The complementary bread and calamari was delicious. Got the lobster ravioli which was rich and savory. I expect to be back to try more.

I am mortified I brought my family here. Everything seemed promising at first until we ordered our food and didn’t see our server again until she brought back our card to sign for the tip ( she didn’t even bring our check someone else did) so not once did we receive refills or even get asked if everything came out okay (spoiler: it didn’t). We were also up charged for multiple things which is fine, but it’s very simple to let your guests know “there is an up charge for such and such is that okay?”. At the end of our stay we wanted to speak to a manager to let him know about our experience and the young man simply let us know he wasn’t the manager and walked away……. So disappointing

Great outdoor dining. You can enjoy a beautiful afternoon of fine dining while taking the beautiful scenery in. Really enjoyed their risotto with Italian sausage. Great staff willing to guide your palate. Salute

5 stars all the way around! My husband and I had an absolutely wonderful experience. All of the staff was great; multiple people checked in on us and the food was amazing. Drinks were great. Definitely somewhere to stop when in Little Italy

Good food. The red sauce is fresh. I had the short rib ganache. It was good. Husband had chicken Marsala. They have off menu kids spaghetti or noodles in a butter sauce. Wine list is decent. If you expect to see your waiter, more than twice, you’re gonna be disappointed.

Mushroom ravioli is greatness! Love the paintings in the back patio. Ask for Alex as a waiter if you can. He is from Rome and makes you feel like you are having a mealnwith an Italian family. We can't say enogh nice things about our experience here.

Best customer service we’ve ever received at a restaurant! Ended up here on a whim after seeing nutella cheesecake on the menu (which was amazing) and I’m so glad we did! We also had the Hawaiian pizza which was amazing too! Multiple members of the staff checked on us as we dined. I was so impressed!! Highly recommend. We will be back!

A fun way to experience Little Italy in San Diego. To walk up and down India St and see the vibrant neighbour, and to stop and be welcomed with such warmth and hospitality. This is exactly what Sorrento Ristorante did. The welcome from the Chef’s wife at the door and inviting us in really had such a warm charm. The food was great and portions were perfect!

My wife and I recently dined at Sorrento Ristorante and it was an absolutely delightful experience. The setting was perfect, with a warm and inviting atmosphere that made us feel right at home. But it was the food that truly stole the show. I ordered the Penne Pollo e Funghi and my wife had the Ravioli Burrata, and both dishes were fabulous.

My Penne Pollo e Funghi was a delightful combination of tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and al dente penne pasta, all tossed in a rich and flavorful cream sauce. The dish was perfectly balanced and every bite was a true delight. The chicken was cooked to perfection, the mushrooms were tender and flavorful, and the cream sauce was rich and decadent without being too heavy. It was a pasta dish that truly hit all the right notes.

My wife's Ravioli Burrata was equally impressive. The ravioli were stuffed with creamy burrata cheese and served in a luscious tomato sauce that had just the right amount of tanginess. The dish was beautifully executed and every element was perfectly cooked. The ravioli were tender and flavorful, and the sauce was just the right consistency to coat each bite of pasta.

Overall, we would highly recommend Sorrento Ristorante to anyone looking for excellent Italian cuisine in a beautiful setting. The Penne Pollo e Funghi and Ravioli Burrata were both fabulous and a definite must-try. The service was also exceptional, with a friendly and knowledgeable staff that made us feel truly welcome. We can't wait to come back and try more of their menu offerings!

My husband had the “penette polo e funghi” and I had a Margherita pizza and WOW. 10/10
In both dishes you could taste the quality of the ingredients used. It was so fresh and came out within a reasonable time. Staff was kind and service was great.

Little Italy has too much Italian food to offer and Sorrento Ristorante is one of them, we love the place and the food… staff is great!