Sorrento's Italian Bistro

Banner Elk, NC · Bistro

Rating
4.3/5
★★★★☆ 4.3
Reviews
20
Rank in Banner Elk
#14
of 31 restaurants
City Percentile
27%
rating percentile
Address
Sorrento's Italian Bistro, 140 Azalea Cir SE, Banner Elk, NC 28604
Phone
(828) 898-5214
Website
www.sorrentosbistro.com
Status
Closed · Opens 11 AM

Sorrento's Italian Bistro is a restaurant located in Banner Elk, NC. It is one of 31 restaurants listed in Banner Elk. Its 4.3-star rating is slightly below the Banner Elk city average of 4.4 stars. It ranks #14 of 31 restaurants in Banner Elk. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

Hours

Saturday11 AM–2 PM, 4 PM–11 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 March2014 · Jan 2026

Absolutely amazing ! Jumbo meatball was insanely good. Shared it with 4 people total and was plenty. Great flavor and presentation was beautiful. Had the chicken parm for dinner and best friend for the Parmesan crusted halibut- we split each! The fish was cooked perfectly and tasted great The chicken parm was enough for both of us and we had left overs! Our server was wonderful and did a great job explaining the specials and was quick with anything we needed. The host took our photo when we left and was so sweet! Our bar tender was a little short and not very personable but still made great drinks for our small group Was there to celebrate a birthday and this was some of the best food I’ve ever had Would recommend to anyone in or around the banner elk area !

★★☆☆☆ 2.0 jake sarmento · Dec 2025

We traveled from Alexandria, VA for the weekend to celebrate my wife’s birthday and noted that in the reservation(Primo). I don’t want to come off as entitled because I’m not, I’m active duty Army and didn’t ask for any kind of military discount or special treatment, but I was a little surprised that no one acknowledged the occasion. Still, I’m able to look pass that because it’s not anyone’s job to do so. However, I can’t look pass the service. Our main server was very short with us and didn’t come across as welcoming at all, which put a bit of a damper on what was supposed to be a special night. I understand people have off days, and we still tipped well, but it was a bummer overall from a service standpoint. On a positive note, the dessert was fantastic and really helped end the even

★★★★★ 5.0 Emilio Cosnotti · Dec 2025

My grandparents were Sicilian and I have eaten all over the world, this place is as good as any Italian American restaurant I've been to. The people make this place extra special. Thank you for making us feel at home!

★★★★★ 5.0 Janet Algeciras · Mar 2026

We traveled from Florida for Valentine’s Day and this restaurant (highly recommended to us!) completely exceeded expectations! Despite a few minor hiccups early on, the manager August went above and beyond to make everything right—he personally checked in, ensured we were taken care of, and turned the night into perfection. We felt so valued and pampered. At the bar, Juliana was fantastic—she was warm, attentive, and made our whole experience amazing with her great energy and recommendations. Then came the highlight: Juliana suggested we try the desserts with Felix, and wow—what an incredible show! Felix put on an amazing performance (tableside magic!), and the desserts were delicious and unforgettable. We highly recommend this place—you won’t be disappointed! The service from August, Juli

★★★★★ 5.0 Metrius Hadley · Aug 2025

I have many great things to say about this place! First, the setup is very nice and unique! This location has a split level with two restaurants and an awesome live music area facing it! The design is very well done. Our server did a great job explaining the menu as we were first timers! We ordered the chicken Francese and salads to par. The chicken was very juicy and the sauces and capers paired well with the meal. The garlic bread for the table was the BOMB and next time we’ll try for dessert. Until next time Sorrentos!

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

BistroCocktail barItalian restaurantWedding venue

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