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Alegrias Food from Spain
Alegrias on Lombard Street offers more than 20 kinds of small plates as well as a short wine list mostly featuring selections from Spain. The restaurant is run by the Faedi Gonzalez family and has homespun warmth. Framed family photographs and Spanish travel posters adorn the walls in the two dining rooms.
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54 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Rating Breakdown 54 reviews
5 stars
(19)
4 stars
(30)
3 stars
(4)
2 stars
(1)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(32)
- fit for foodies(27)
- romantic(22)
- special occasion(17)
- good for groups(15)
- notable wine list(3)
Alegrias Food from Spain Reviews List
Review 1 for Alegrias Food from Spain
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We enjoyed the warm welcome we received from the hostess and our server, Laureano, who explained the dishes to us with much confidence.
My non-alcoholic drinking friends truly enjoyed the sangria. We had 2 pitchers!
I liked the fact that they acknowledge the note I entered. The staff greeted me a happy birthday on our way out too!"
My non-alcoholic drinking friends truly enjoyed the sangria. We had 2 pitchers!
I liked the fact that they acknowledge the note I entered. The staff greeted me a happy birthday on our way out too!"
Dined on 6/14/2013
2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 2 for Alegrias Food from Spain
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great genuine Spanish food . Tasty. Will be back and highly recommend."
Dined on 6/15/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 3 for Alegrias Food from Spain
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great as always
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Every time I return, I forget how much I enjoy Allegrias and it's foods. The food is consistently very good, and the service is extraordinary. A must visit if you like tapas. rrh"
Dined on 5/16/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, romantic, neighborhood gem
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Review 4 for Alegrias Food from Spain
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Nice dining experience.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great TAPAS, especially the croquetas."
Dined on 5/16/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 5 for Alegrias Food from Spain
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Lots of fun
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We loved that we could have a mix of hot and cold things, and everything was delightful. My particular favorites were the crab cakes and the omelette. The sauce with the mushrooms was divine, as well - perfect for dipping bread into.
We need to come back to try all the things we didn't have room for the first time - I'm looking forward to it."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups
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Review 6 for Alegrias Food from Spain
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent chef
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The chef came to check on us as we had some special requests for the calamari. We did not want them fried but 'a la plancha' and he cooked them for us like we wanted. He also did so with the shrimp and that was delicious. We ordered the calamari and the shrimp twice after we finished our paella. The paella was also very good, a bit small though. After dinner the chef came back again to check on us and see if we had a good dinner. The tortilla was also excellent. As I used to live in Spain, I can say that this place is definitely 2 thumbs up!"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 7 for Alegrias Food from Spain
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food and service is great!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Food and service is great! Paella is delicious!!"
Dined on 04/26/2013
2005
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 8 for Alegrias Food from Spain
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
A fun place with tapas that
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"A fun place with tapas that are interesting and a small but notably Spanish wine list. A great place for a group."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2007
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 9 for Alegrias Food from Spain
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great tapas, great paella.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great tapas, great paella. The server was helpful with recommendations for what would make a good meal, and what would be a good amount to get."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 10 for Alegrias Food from Spain
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great tapas. Enjoyed the
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great tapas. Enjoyed the mussels, the fried potatoes in aioli, the mushrooms and also the paella!"
Dined on 04/05/2013
2006
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 11 for Alegrias Food from Spain
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food and the service was
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food and the service was good!"
Dined on 03/16/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 12 for Alegrias Food from Spain
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Awesome food! Waiting a few
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Awesome food! Waiting a few minutes logner than I liked to get at least waters on the table and an order of drinks taken..but once they realized we were there, they were awesome. Food..amazing!"
Dined on 03/16/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 13 for Alegrias Food from Spain
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Quiet location, delicious
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Quiet location, delicious and perfectly cooked food, very good service."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic, great for lunch
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Review 14 for Alegrias Food from Spain
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
We loved the vegetable version
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We loved the vegetable version of Paella. Not so good service, we never got the bread. When we asked for it, they gave us just the bread - no olive oil!"
Dined on 02/16/2013
2010
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Review 15 for Alegrias Food from Spain
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The food and service were
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food and service were outstanding. The asparagus was the best I have ever tasted and the desserts were wonderful."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 16 for Alegrias Food from Spain
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We love Alegrias! Alegrias
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We love Alegrias! Alegrias is always our choice for Valentine's Day dinner. Never disappoints! :)"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2007
Special Features: romantic
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Review 17 for Alegrias Food from Spain
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service was slow. Food arrived
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Service was slow. Food arrived at our table cold. Meat (rabbit dish) was overcooked and dry. The menu was eloquently written but the actual food lacked creativity and was poorly executed. The hostess and servers were nice but I am never going back."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
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Review 18 for Alegrias Food from Spain
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Awesome Tapas!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Awesome Tapas! alegrias staff were very very attentive to our every need! We definetely will be back!!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 19 for Alegrias Food from Spain
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Alegria's for Lovers
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Cesar always takes care of us by making sure our experience is wonderful. We celebrate Valentine's Day there every year but we go the day after for a quieter time. The fact they are so busy on Valentine's Day is a good thing because that means he'll be there for a while. The wines are sourced with care and consideration by Cesar's son and the selection while not huge is better than adequate. Everything is perfectly chosen for the menu at hand."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 20 for Alegrias Food from Spain
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great food and atmosphere. I would highly recommend this restaurant."
Dined on 02/17/2013
2010
Special Features: romantic
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Review 21 for Alegrias Food from Spain
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food in a lovely space
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We really enjoyed Alegrias! Excellent tapas and paella served in a lovely space. The ambiance/lighting in the front room of the restaurant makes you feel like your eating in a family living room. We'll definitely plan to return again!"
Dined on 02/16/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Alegrias Food from Spain
Based on the average of (33) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
6 out of 6 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate