Sorge's Restaurant was established on June 5, 1951 by Renato and Loretta Sorge. The authentic, well-prepared meals quickly made Sorge's the area's finest Italian restaurant.

Renato (Ronnie) and his brother Remo came to the United States from Italy in 1936. After 15 years experience with local restaurants Renato purchased property at 68 W. Market Street and Sorge's Restaurant was born. When Sorge's first welcomed customers, it consisted of a counter and 11 booths (this is the area you see upon entering the front door). The restaurant's dining facilities were expanded in 1962 when an adjacent building was purchased and the present first floor dining room was constructed. In 1968 the upstairs area of both buildings was converted to the present main dining room and banquet facilities. At this time, Sorge's has a total seating capacity of 225 persons.

The two large paintings on the front walls of the upstairs dining area are from the Sorge's hometown of Strangolagalli, Italy. Ronnie, Remo and their parents are pictured in one. The paintings are the work of a former local artist, Al Valerio.

Between 1966 and 1973, Renato's two sons, Joseph and Michael, developed a serious interest in the family business, working part-time while in school. Joe went off to Cornell and Mike to SUNY at Cobleskill, both returning to Corning with degrees in Restaurant Management. Now they are dedicated to carrying on the Sorge tradition of providing the finest Italian/American food, quickly and efficiently served, at a reasonable price.