When my friend said that he wanted to have Italian food in the LES, I did a quick search on nymag.com and chose Sorella. It is even better than the reviews it got. It's this great, unassuming place off Allen St., surrounded by Chinese restaurants and shops-- you would not expect to find it there. I waited for him over a beer at the bar, that also serves a full menu. We were seated in the back- which is a really cute and intimate setting with only a few tables. Each dish is about $15, but the portions are just right, so you need a "Qualcosina" with whatever Entree you later choose. We went with "Un po di pasta" and each bite generated an "Mmmmmm," it was THAT good. But the sensory overload didn't end there. The chef, a female, has an amazing mix on her ipod that she plays in the restaurant. So not only were we loving the flavors in our mouths, but we were singing and dancing to her great mix. I seriously can't wait to go back here and I highly recommend it.
- Kale Salad
(Every bite of this salad is amazing. The crunchy kale, the sweet squash, the crunchy almond and the sweet/tart balsamic. It's amazing)
- Shaved Brussel Sprout Salad (Special)
- Tajarin
(Lamb Ragu with mint. The flavors were so fresh and perfectly cooked that you could taste each and every ingredient that was in there.)
- Oxtail Risotto
(This is the show-stopper. Serious OMG moments. Perfection. It is so good and gooey and the oxtail is so tender and perfect, and the melted cheese and the plums... it is just to die for. We shared, but I could have easily had a plate and a half of this on my own.)
With drinks, we spent about $55pp. I'll go back and drink water just to be able to go back again, and often.
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