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Carina Sorella, Bryn Mawr, PA

Carina Sorella

4.4
4.4
300 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 47 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Lively
  • Good for groups
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.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 16:00–22:00
  • 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.

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!
    Family Style Prix-Fixe photo

Menu

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What 300 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Carina Sorella stands out with its "exceptional service" and "fantastic food," making it a beloved spot for Italian cuisine on the Main Line. Highlights include the "best chicken parm" and a vibrant atmosphere. While noise levels can be high, the lively environment adds to the charm. Highly recommended for special occasions.

300 Reviews

  1. Tom

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    9 reviews

    2.0

    9 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    We heard good things about Carina Sorella, but the experience was lacking. The meatballs were cold and firm, the cacio e pepe was basically just buttered spaghetti noodles with a little pepper sprinkled on top, and the onions in the tomato sauce were raw and didn’t seem to have been sautéed at all. The restaurant itself was very crowded and loud. On the plus side, our waiter was great.

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  2. Helene

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    88 reviews

    4.0

    88 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first visit. We had a 7:45 reservation. Valentine’s Day. The table was not ready so we went to the bar. Waited for at least 15 minutes for someone to ask if we wanted a drink. I had a wonderful glass of the Sangiovese. The hosts kept coming over to say that the table would be ready shortly. When we were finally seated, we were placed near the front door-which in February-is not an ideal situation. Every time the door opened we had a blast of winter. I felt sorry for the people at the host stand. Our server was delightful. We ordered a Caesar salad to share, the arancini( which supposed to be my dinner) the focaccia bread and the bolognese for my husbands meal. The salad, the bread and the arancini came out quickly. We waited for a very long time for the bolognese. Our server kept saying it would be out soon. It took close to 45 minutes for this to appear. We loved the food. And, we will go back. However, not on a holiday especially in winter.

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  3. Domenic

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Only disappointment was no complementary bread. Other then that food was 10/10.

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  4. Elaine

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Second time here and went with friends. We all loved it! Will be back again!

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  5. ALYSSA

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful Atmosphere. Food was fantastic. Must try if you haven't already!

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  6. Karla

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and ambiance is absolutely incredible for an amazing weekend lunch! Will definitely return soon.

    1 person found this helpful

  7. Christina

    New York City

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 7 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excited to go back and try more dishes - great vibe

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  8. Jeff

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on 6 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a very nice experience. The food was great as was the ambience. The service was spotty and it’s loud.very much a city vibe and welcome addition to the Main Line.

    2 people found this helpful

  9. Michele

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 6 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service and the food are consistently incredible

    2 people found this helpful

  10. Ginny

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 3 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious dinner with a bonus appetizer sent by the chef.

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

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

Carina Sorella is rated 4.4 stars by 300 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 47 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Carina Sorella

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

Additional information

  • Area
    Bryn Mawr
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 16:00–22:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Gender Neutral Restroom, Takeaway, 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.
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