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L'Allegria
L'allegria, conceived by brothers Saverio and Giovanni Allocca in 1984, experienced a meteoric rise to stardom. It has maintained its lofty status due to the Allocca's dedication to optimum quality. The fashionable ristorante, with the casual feel of al fresco dining in a Mediterranean courtyard, features proficient, unpretentious European-style service, an award-winning wine cellar and a New York City trained kitchen staff. The delicate blend of exquisite renditions of authentic cuisine and wines from Italy's diverse regions, coupled with L'allegria's charming ambiance, create the quintessential Italian dining experience. As a result, L'allegria consistently wins the acclaim of restaurant critics and the applause of diners.
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32 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Rating Breakdown 32 reviews
5 stars
(8)
4 stars
(13)
3 stars
(6)
2 stars
(3)
1 star
(2)
Food
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- special occasion(17)
- neighborhood gem(10)
- notable wine list(10)
- fit for foodies(8)
- good for groups(8)
- romantic(8)
L'Allegria Reviews List
Review 1 for L'Allegria
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Overpriced and bad food.
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Overpriced and bad food. Terrible combination. The grilled brazino was completely unseasoned and the fillet was mangled. It came with overcooked snap peas with no snap, and some random piece of potato."
Dined on 04/19/2013
2002
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Review 2 for L'Allegria
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Took my mom while visiting
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Took my mom while visiting and stayed for hours. The food was delectable and waiters' very attentive. Although the ambiance in the dining room was lovely, the highlight of the evening included singing along to the lovely piano music in the bar. A most wonderful evening!"
Dined on 04/13/2013
2008
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 3 for L'Allegria
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great service and the food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great service and the food as always was exceptional especially the pasta dishes."
Dined on 02/24/2013
2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 4 for L'Allegria
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Seafood dishes are always
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Seafood dishes are always perfectly cooked. Nice menu offerings that are not seen elsewhere."
Dined on 02/27/2013
2010
Special Features: romantic, great for lunch
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Review 5 for L'Allegria
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Very good food and have enjoyed
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Very good food and have enjoyed many meals there. The restaurant is very dated and smells musty. The ambience would be so much better if it had a refresh. I am sure the staff would also appreciate the improvements!"
Dined on 02/24/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 6 for L'Allegria
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Our dinner at L'allegria was
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Our dinner at L'allegria was wonderful. The restaurant has a wonderful ambiance and the wait staff pays very close attention to the diners. The food was excellent as was the dessert. I live locally and have passed this restaurant many times not knowing the treasure inside."
Dined on 02/24/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 7 for L'Allegria
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
We had not been to A'Allegria
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We had not been to A'Allegria for several years and thought we'd try it again. We now remember why we haven't gone - its not pleasant experience."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2007
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Review 8 for L'Allegria
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food was very good but way
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was very good but way over priced. It's probably because its in Madoson. Waiter needs to speak better English so you can understand the specials. More attention was required. Our water glasses were empty."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 9 for L'Allegria
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Very nice ambiance and service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"HAd live entertainment in the bar area, piano very nice. Very good service, and enjoyed our food. PArking in rear, not easy to see that at night. I had veal, very good."
Dined on 01/29/2013
2005
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 10 for L'Allegria
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Live piano is a rare find
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Live piano is a rare find - quite a treat. Food and service are vey good - we'll be back."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2012
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Review 11 for L'Allegria
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great place for Italian.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great place for Italian. Bolognese was fantastic. Appetizers were fantastic. Will be back again."
Dined on 01/30/2013
2012
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Review 12 for L'Allegria
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Long-standing Italian neighborhood
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Lovely restaurant, warm reception, delicious food, friendly staff."
Dined on 02/07/2013
2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 13 for L'Allegria
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Poor value, mixed reviews on meals.
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The ambiance of the restaurant was excellent. Piano music, very nice decor,etc.
We were disappointed with some of the dishes we ordered.For a group of 4 people, we ordered 6 appetizers, & 5 entrees. Some dishes, such as the veal chop & chilean sea bass we found very good. The veal saltimboca (of the scallopines,this one was recommended by the waiter), was tough like the sole of a shoe. The desserts were very poor (tiramisu, bread pudding, cannoli) or incredibly basic (dish of berries).
The wait staff was terse, humorless, and impatient. (understaffed?) And,overcharged us for our bar/wine tab, which the manager was gratious enough to adjust. It was not good value & believe there are better high-end Italian restaurants in the area."
We were disappointed with some of the dishes we ordered.For a group of 4 people, we ordered 6 appetizers, & 5 entrees. Some dishes, such as the veal chop & chilean sea bass we found very good. The veal saltimboca (of the scallopines,this one was recommended by the waiter), was tough like the sole of a shoe. The desserts were very poor (tiramisu, bread pudding, cannoli) or incredibly basic (dish of berries).
The wait staff was terse, humorless, and impatient. (understaffed?) And,overcharged us for our bar/wine tab, which the manager was gratious enough to adjust. It was not good value & believe there are better high-end Italian restaurants in the area."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2004
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 14 for L'Allegria
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Menu is very dated and tired.
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Menu is very dated and tired. Nothing our table of six had was memorable. Sorry to say but the restaurant needs an overhaul."
Dined on 01/27/2013
2006
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Review 15 for L'Allegria
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The service was only ok.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The service was only ok. We had to ask for water three times before it showed up. The food was hit or miss. My pasta was delicious but my son's steak was fair - and not really cooked enough but he didn't want to make a big deal of it and send back. i could not have eaten it. I thought for the price, the portions were very small. A $15 appetizer had two shrimp and three clams. I have frequented many upscale rest and that is light on the quantity."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2013
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Review 16 for L'Allegria
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
The food was overpriced. I
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The food was overpriced. I enjoyed the calamari but, found the micro sized steamed clams to overwhelmed by the sausage. The dish should be titled "Sausage with steamed mini clams". The host and server were attentive, however the reddish creepy crawly on the wall was distracting. My guests were not impressed. $190 with tip for three offered very little value. It was not surprising the see a very empty dining room. The locals probably know L'Allegria' s reputation."
Dined on 01/20/2013
2013
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Review 17 for L'Allegria
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Could have done better
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Not happy. My husband asked for the cherry tomato dish which he frequently gets and apparently there are two cherry tomato dishes on the menu. They brought the Sea Bass with cherry tomato dish ($24.50 versus $17.50) and when questioned said, "It's good for you, fish, healthy" there was no apology and no offer to bring the correct dish. I ordered veal parmigiana and instead of pasta as a side (I didn't think one had to ask for this) they brought mashed potatoes. Out of curiosity I took a bite and they were reminiscent of powdered potatoes. We will not be back in any hurry. Their prosciutto pizza still remains excellent."
Dined on 01/20/2013
2011
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Ratings-Only Reviews for L'Allegria
Based on the average of (15) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
1 out of 1 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate