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Al Fresco Italian Restaurant
Al Fresco Restaurant lets you feast on a bountiful array of Italian specialties. The outstanding menu, featuring pasta, chicken, veal and seafood, highlights a spectrum of lavish Italian specialties that are sure to please discriminating palates. Al Fresco Restaurant was planned with the summer in mind. An outdoor patio with a warm breeze and cold drinks are a perfect combination.
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23 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Rating Breakdown 23 reviews
5 stars
(8)
4 stars
(11)
3 stars
(1)
2 stars
(2)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- fit for foodies(9)
- neighborhood gem(9)
- special occasion(8)
- good for groups(6)
- notable wine list(5)
- great for brunch(2)
Al Fresco Italian Restaurant Reviews List
Review 1 for Al Fresco Italian Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Always a pleasure
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We had another very good experience at Al Fresco. We enjoyed our meals and we had very good service. It is always a pleasure to go to Al Fresco as you can always count on it being a satisfying visit."
Dined on 5/03/2013
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Review 2 for Al Fresco Italian Restaurant
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Had eaten at Al Fresco twice
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Had eaten at Al Fresco twice over a year ago and thought the food was great. We were looking forward to a wonderful meal were very disappointed. Fried calamari was greasy and very chewy, veal parmigiano had very heavy breading and very little taste. The special which was wahoo over risotto was fishy and the risotto was very gummy. The best parts of the meal were the salad and the wine which was very reasonably priced for the quality of the wine. Definitely won't ever go back and wouldn't recommend it to anyone."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2009
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Review 3 for Al Fresco Italian Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Waitress was wonderful and
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Waitress was wonderful and attentive. Food was excellent! Will definitely come back."
Dined on 04/19/2013
2013
Special Features: great for brunch, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 4 for Al Fresco Italian Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food and service. Will
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great food and service. Will return again to enjoy this new found Italian gem."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem
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Review 5 for Al Fresco Italian Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
This is just a great all around
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This is just a great all around Italian restaurant. The food, drinks & atmosphere was all very good. The service was impeccable!"
Dined on 03/12/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups
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Review 6 for Al Fresco Italian Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food was wonderful. Our
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was wonderful. Our waitress was great but we had quite a long wait for our food. There were several large parties and they seemed short staffed to handle it. The tables are very close together so it feels crowded and you can easily overhear other conversations.......would prefer more spaciousness."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2011
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 7 for Al Fresco Italian Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Very happy with the food & service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We had a very good experience. The restaurant was full when we arrived for our 6:45 reservation. Melanie was our server and she took care of us very well. We had apps, salad and entrees and everything was very well paced. One of our guests is not a big drinker, so we asked if she could get a half pour of one of their wines. Our request was accomodated without hesitation. We were very happy with our experience here and don't hesitate to recommend it."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2003
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 8 for Al Fresco Italian Restaurant
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
We reserved a table here because
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We reserved a table here because we wanted to try a new restaurant and celebrate our engagement. We were seated quickly and our prefers were taken quickly. Our meals were disappointing though. For the price, we expected more. Both of our pasta dishes were greasy. Too much pasta and and only 3 shrimps and 3 scallops in my dish that cost $19. The waitress was kind enough to take one of our dishes off the bill because if our dissatisfaction. We will not be dining here again."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2012
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Review 9 for Al Fresco Italian Restaurant
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
bad timing
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I used open table to make a reservation. I arrived on time at 6:15 pm. I told the maitre d' of the need to be out in time to get to the theatre, which takes about 25 minutes from the restaurant, to allow for parking and walking to the main building. He said to let the server know of the time need. I did. The food arrived at 7:20 pm. Needless to say, I had to try and eat a very nice meal in a matter of minutes and could not finish due to the need to leave. Very disappointing. It's now off my list."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2010
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Al Fresco Italian Restaurant
Based on the average of (14) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.6
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate