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Carina Sorella, Bryn Mawr, PA

Carina Sorella

4.5
4.5
331 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
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7:00 pm
Booked 46 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Hot spot
  • Neighbourhood 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.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–14:30 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 16:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–23:00
  • Phone number
  • 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!
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What 331 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Carina Sorella is a vibrant dining spot known for its "delicious food" and "friendly service." Guests rave about the "amazing arancini" and "fantastic chicken parm," though some find the noise level high and seating tight. The ambiance is lively, making it a popular choice for both celebrations and casual gatherings.
331 Reviews
  1. John VIP

    Philadelphia61 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 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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  2. Mandi

    Philadelphia23 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  3. Kate

    Philadelphia1 review

    1.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  5. nuget99 VIP

    San Francisco16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    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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  6. Andrew VIP

    Philadelphia19 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    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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  7. Monica VIP

    Washington DC31 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  8. BethH VIP

    Philadelphia6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  9. marita VIP

    Atlantic City45 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is at least the 5th time I’ve dined here and absolutely love it! Food, service and vibe is spectacular. Arancini balls are a must, salads are fantastic, especially the Caesar ! Can’t wait to return

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  10. Csenge VIP

    Washington DC4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 19 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I recently visited this restaurant to celebrate my birthday, and unfortunately, it didn’t meet my expectations. While the food was decent, it wasn’t anything extraordinary. Despite mentioning it was my birthday,( I had mentioned that in my reservation ) they didn’t acknowledge it in any way, nor did they make any effort to make the occasion special, like most places tend to do. It left me feeling a bit disappointed overall.

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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 331 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 46 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Carina Sorella

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

Additional information

  • Area
    Bryn Mawr
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–14:30 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 16:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–23:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access
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