Dusty B.
Yelp
·Sorrento's Italian Joint-NORWOOD
5143 Montgomery Rd, Norwood 45212
(513) 531-5070
www.sorrentosnorwood.com
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Finally made it to Sorrento's after a soul-crushing football loss (RIP Big12 Champs), and wow -- consolation dinner did its job.
The place is cozy, decorated like your Nonna swiped an Instagram aesthetic, and the patio's fire pit was doing its best to convince me November is a suggestion, not a rule . 60 degrees #GlobalWarming #AlGore #Internet
We parked in the auxiliary lot -- main lot - Packed!
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hought for a second about sitting on the Patio - headed inside like a normal human being.
Hostess stand was a busy beehive; after a few polite seconds of being wallpaper, we were shepherded to a side room away from the main dining area that smelled like garlic and good decisions.
Music in that room was auditioning for "Most Likely To Compete With Conversation," but shoutout to Emma, our server, who promptly turned it down and actually cared. Service = excellent. Sound level = negotiable. Shared the step cousion room with 2 very large - very loud parties. #Insidevoice
Food highlights (because that's why we're here):
Bread basket ($4) -- yes, it's not free; yes, you should still buy it. Fresh knotted Italian bread + herbed garlic butter = sauce mop of champions .
Also: Who charges for bread at an Italian restaurant? Sorrento's that's who. Worth the $4!
Garlic Mozza Pizza Sticks -- Full disclousure, I didn't read the description. I expected pizza-flavored sticks; instead got glorious cheesy pull-apart bread and one of the best marinara sauces I've tasted.
Spaghetti & Meatballs -- homemade everything; meatballs the size of fist. Worth the calorie commitment.
House salad -- technically salad-shaped iceberg. If you like crunchy water with dressing, this is your salad. Tomatos, Cucumbers, and croutons. #WheresTheCheese Otherwise, Caesar me next time.
Da Meatball pizza (10") -- hand-tossed, perfectly cheesy, slicled handmade meadballs, onion for drama; Delicous .
Portions? Generous. Leftovers? Confirmed. Price?
Surprisingly sane -- three people, way too much food, and leftovers for another day: about $70. Value = chef's kiss.
Vibe: locally owned since 1956, full of Cincinnati pride photos, decent live-music potential (we missed the band by being exiled to the "cousin closet" side room).
If you bring a crowd or book a reservation, you'll probably get the main dining room and maybe even a band serenade. If you don't, expect a noise closet and being unwhittingly involved in others conversations! #InsideVoice
Final tally: delicious food, great service, charming atmosphere with minor seating lottery drama.
Solid place to make up for a bad afternoon -- or make a good one even better.
Stop by Sorrento's and tell them the Bald White Guy sent you!
Rating: 4 out of 5 Bald Head Emojis
(minus one for banishment to the cousin closet)
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