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Sorella, the Italian-American restaurant which opened in late August at 2535 S. Kinnickinnic Ave. in Bay View, was blessed to inherit a gorgeous terraced patio, which has offered guests a well-appointed environment for al fresco dining.
But, as chillier days come into view, the restaurant has begun adjusting their outdoor dining accommodations to better meet guests’ needs.
Beginning today, diners will find a brand new patio experience at Sorella thanks to the installation of three columnar heaters on the Northern end of the patio, as well as a heavy duty tent on the Southern half. The ventilated tent, which accommodates about 30 diners at socially distanced tables, offers cozier dining thanks to heat generated by a centralized gas fire table.
Take a sneak peek:
Co-owner Paul Damora notes that all the same safety protocols followed by the restaurant, including mask-wearing, distancing and sanitation will apply to the tent. The hope, he says, is that the structure will extend the use of the patio, at least until the first major blizzard comes along.
Patio seating is available on a first-come first-served basis, but reservations are strongly encouraged to guarantee availability. Take a peek at their delicious menu!
Sorella is open Wednesday and Thursday from 5 to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 5 to 10 p.m. and Sunday from 5 to 8 p.m. In addition to patio dining, dine-in and carry-out are also available. Reservations can be made online at sorellamke.com.
As a passionate champion of the local dining scene, Lori has reimagined the restaurant critic's role into that of a trusted dining concierge, guiding food lovers to delightful culinary discoveries and memorable experiences.
Lori is an avid cook whose accrual of condiments and spices is rivaled only by her cookbook collection. Her passion for the culinary industry was birthed while balancing A&W root beer mugs as a teenage carhop, fed by insatiable curiosity and fueled by the people whose stories entwine with every dish. Lori is the author of two books: the "Wisconsin Field to Fork" cookbook and "Milwaukee Food". Her work has garnered journalism awards from entities including the Milwaukee Press Club. In 2024, Lori was honored with a "Top 20 Women in Hospitality to Watch" award by the Wisconsin Restaurant Association.
When she’s not eating, photographing food, writing or planning for TV and radio spots, you’ll find Lori seeking out adventures with her husband Paul, traveling, cooking, reading, learning, snuggling with her cats and looking for ways to make a difference.
