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Morella, San Francisco, CA

Morella

3.8
3.8
27 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 23 times today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
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
  • Website
    https://morellasf.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Jesus Dominguez
  • Location
    2001 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA 94123-2701
  • Area
    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

Menu

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What 27 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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3.8
3.8 based on recent ratings
  • 3.8Food
  • 3.8Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 3.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Morella combines Italian and Argentine cuisines in a vibrant setting, offering flavorful dishes like "melt in your mouth" short ribs and expertly cooked lamb bolognese. The ambiance is frequently praised as "amazing," with a lively vibe and appealing cocktails. While service can be inconsistent, the unique menu and decor make it a must-visit.

27 Reviews

  1. Allyson

    Hawaii

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband took me to Morella for my birthday, and not only was it such a beautiful/picturesque restaurant, the service was so friendly, and the food was divine! We started with cocktails (I loved the Morella signature cocktail, and the funky flamingo). We ordered arancini, oysters, and the midnight pasta. YUM! Finished off with pistachio ice cream for dessert. I cannot wait to go back!

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  2. Elmira

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing location, staff were friendly and attentive Food was cooked to perfection Love the lamb chops a must ! Gnocchi amazing !!!

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  3. Ale

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 4 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was amazing: Food, ambience; service…. Highly recommend. Coming back for sure !!!!!!!

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  4. Brooke

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant looks amazing and I was pleasantly surprised with the food. Menu didn't seem extensive but everything looked great. I was disappointed that they didn't have any mocktail options for how extensive their cocktail list was. Service was odd, but not bad.

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  5. James

    VIP

    New York City

    50 reviews

    5.0

    50 reviews

    Dined on 3 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a drink at the bar which was good service, drink menu and ambiance for the start of our dinner. We were seated at the time of our reservation and had knowledgeable service about the menu. The food was fantastic for all of our party of 4; including Midnight and Lamb Bolegnese pastas, Chicken Milanesa and Steak Picanha. Really good food.

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  6. Kimberly

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 30 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Hostess was super great and friendly, but portion sizes were so small. We left not feeling fully satiated and I left a note on OpenTable we were celebrating a birthday and they did nothing to make my friend feel special unfortunately. I won’t be coming back

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  7. LisaP

    VIP

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 27 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    After theatre dinner

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing restaurant! We were in food heaven. Everything was delicious! From the appetizers to the dessert. Great service. Waiters and waitresses were super attentive. We paid good money and it was worth every penny. We are definitely going back. The short rib was “Melt in your mouth” delicious

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  9. Linda

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 16 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The expresso martini and chocolate gelato were the only items I enjoyed. Everything else was bland.

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  10. Lindsay

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 16 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was such a beautiful space, the ambiance is a 10/10. We ordered the Rib Eye & Gnocchi as entrees. The empanada as an appetizer. All were seasoned well, cooked to perfection. Service was great, gave us enough space to chat and not feel rushed at all.

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FAQs

Morella is rated 3.8 stars by 27 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 23 times today
Google Map for Morella

2001 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA 94123-2701

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Chestnut and Fillmore St.
  • Area
    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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