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allium restaurant + bar
Allium Restaurant + Bar serves casual contemporary American cuisine highlighting the best of the season in support of independent farmers and artisan producers using sustainable practices. Our chef sources local ingredients for a changing menu, paired alongside small-batch microbrews, local spirits and small-production wines. In addition to recognition as Boston Magazine’s Best New Restaurant, Allium has been granted an Editors’ Choice award in Yankee Magazine’s Travel Guide to New England. Allium serves dinner nightly beginning at 5 p.m. All major credit cards are accepted. Located in downtown Great Barrington, Allium is a member of Slow Food of Western MA and Berkshire Grown. The full-service restaurant is part of Mezze Restaurant Group which includes Mezze Bistro + Bar of Williamstown and Mezze Catering + Events, providing full-service event design and planning. For more info, visit www.mezzeinc.com.
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34 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Rating Breakdown 34 reviews
5 stars
(14)
4 stars
(15)
3 stars
(4)
2 stars
(0)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- fit for foodies(29)
- neighborhood gem(18)
- special occasion(9)
- good for groups(7)
- romantic(6)
- hot spot(5)
allium restaurant + bar Reviews List
Review 1 for allium restaurant + bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Fresh ingredients from local farms. Great farm to table restaurant with well-prepared food and attentive service in the quaint download of Great Barrington. The only downside is limited selection for main courses nd dessert."
Dined on 5/07/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 2 for allium restaurant + bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Even with a new chef, Allium
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Even with a new chef, Allium has maintained its high quality. Always new and intersting things on the seasonal menu. And knowledgeable staff halp to make for a wonderful dining experience."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 3 for allium restaurant + bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The pasta with the duck confit
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The pasta with the duck confit was excellent - a winner."
Dined on 04/07/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 4 for allium restaurant + bar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
It was quite crowded when
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"It was quite crowded when we arrived because there was a theater crowd. We had to wait to be seated. No big deal. Once the theater crowd left things quieted down. Our waitress was lovely . There were not enough choices to suit my palate. My husband said his hamburger was mediocre. Our friend had a pasta dish that she liked a lot. So, I guess, a mixed review! Too bad because it's right in our neighborhood! P.S. Our friends who recommended it to us thought it was very good!"
Dined on 04/06/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene
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Review 5 for allium restaurant + bar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Great Place-Service needs improving
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We just spent a weekend in the Berkshires and are depressed to be back in NYC. My boyfriend found this place for the farm to table menu and glowing reviews. The food and ambiance was awesome-the fish tacos and burger were outstanding. I would have given this place 4 stars if the service was anything more than non-existent and completely rushed. As soon as I put my fork down, the next course was right behind it. I noticed it happened to an adjacent table too. We asked if we could wait for our final course and the server obliged. She offered no enthusiasm or personality about the restaurant-at all. Dishes were simply dropped with no remarks. She never asked us how we were enjoying the food."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 6 for allium restaurant + bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Awesome everything Even the
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Awesome everything
Even the pig face lolol
What a gem ... delicious everything
Very clean n organic menu"
Even the pig face lolol
What a gem ... delicious everything
Very clean n organic menu"
Dined on 03/09/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, great for lunch
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Review 7 for allium restaurant + bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Some of the best fish and
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Some of the best fish and Korean tacos one will have the pleasure of experiencing. The waitress was very pleasant and the service was well timed."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 8 for allium restaurant + bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A new chef, but little change
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"A new chef, but little change in the menu. However, the service was prompt (in comparison to my last visit), and the food was better. Perfectly cooked burger and fries. One of the best in town."
Dined on 02/19/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 9 for allium restaurant + bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Very nice Berkshire restaurant
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Lovely attentive waitstaff. Food was very good though menu perhaps tried a little hard."
Dined on 02/03/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 10 for allium restaurant + bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Surprisingly wonderful experience
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The menu is organic and locally grown. We both had the ground short rib and brisket burger----absolutely delicious. Served with cheese, great tomatoes, lettuce, grilled onions and a bacon relish. The burger was done to perfection, and the bun was wonderful. Sweet potatoe fries were on the side, and they were the best I've ever had. The warm hearth bread and butter served with the salad was outstanding also.
The wines by the glass list is unusual but very good.
We ate in the bar area, which was not at all noisy (no tv), and it seemed cozier than the dining room, which was also offered to us.
We did not have dessert, but the offerings looked standard but with a twist.
The tab was quite wuite reasonable."
The wines by the glass list is unusual but very good.
We ate in the bar area, which was not at all noisy (no tv), and it seemed cozier than the dining room, which was also offered to us.
We did not have dessert, but the offerings looked standard but with a twist.
The tab was quite wuite reasonable."
Dined on 02/03/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 11 for allium restaurant + bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Chef Daire Rooney is back
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Chef Daire Rooney is back in the Berkshires and generating a host of excellent dishes. Wonderful servers complete an ideal dining experience. Don't skip the popcorn appetizer."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 12 for allium restaurant + bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Best Restaurant in Great Barrington
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Best restaurant in Great Barrington/Stockbridge area. Food is always interesting and tasty and ambiance is very good. Even the kids (who are budding foodies) like it. The area we were sitting in (larger restaurant area behind the bar) is very forgiving to a noisy family due to other large groups and the relatively high noise level. Love the opening to the kitchen, a 'live' Brueghel painting with commotion, clanking and lovely aromas, a reminder that great food is at the core of this establishment. The light airy decor with rustic accents in warm browns and greens is great. Red wine list could do with more variety, tried three different wines and they were all fruity."
Dined on 01/19/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Ratings-Only Reviews for allium restaurant + bar
Based on the average of (22) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
4 out of 4 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate