By Zack & Brooklyn Bolin, Facebook:
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Zack was craving pasta for his birthday dinner, and I have been dying to try Sorella in Kendall Yards, so we decided to combine the two.
What we enjoyed:
~Arancini
~Bolognese
~Speciale
~Aperol Spritz
~Limencello Spritz
~Tiramisu
I love a red sauce for my pasta, and bolognese is usually my go-to. However, this dish was out of this world. They serve huge, fresh, house-made pappardelle noodles smothered in a rich, buttery, creamy beurre blanc sauce. Then they top it off with a generous amount of savory bolognese. The combination was absolutely insane, and I ate it faster than I would like to admit.
Zack decided to order the Speciale pasta, which was unlike anything we’ve ever had. Those delicious big pappardelle noodles get tossed with large chunks of brisket and sautéed mushrooms, then everything gets coated in this almost indescribable creamy, savory, broth-style sauce. They topped it off with huge shavings of Parmesan cheese.
Onto the extensive, fabulous drink menu. I love an Aperol spritz, but the ratios need to be just right, or you can end up with an Aperol-heavy cocktail that tastes almost like syrup. On the other hand, if there’s too much prosecco, not enough of the zesty-citrus flavor of Aperol comes through. I am ecstatic to report that Sorella not only made a perfect cocktail but also garnished it with a big orange slice. It was so refreshing. Zack ordered a limoncello spritz, and again, they nailed it.
When I made the reservation, I noted that it was Zack’s birthday, and they not only had a little birthday card ready for him but also brought out a birthday cake and limoncello
shots for dessert. Of course, I couldn’t eat his birthday cake, so I had to order tiramisu. The consistency was excellent; the ladyfingers were soft but not mushy, and you can never go wrong with the combination of chocolate and coffee.
Sorella knocks it out of the park in both food and ambiance. The kitchen is open concept, so you can see the chefs as they cook. They have beautiful marble countertops and tons of candles burning; it is very upscale and romantic. This restaurant is perfect for special occasions, but make sure to book in advance, as they fill up quickly. Next time you are celebrating, consider dining at Sorella.
1122 W. Summit Pkwy, Spokane sorellaspokane.com
509-443-4023
