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    Albertino's Italian

    4.3 (147 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood, Sicilian
    Closed 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Dinner entree
    Karen F.

    The food was exceptional, but even though we had a reservation for 7:45, had to wait outside in the heat on the pavement, and we were not seated until 8:25. We had driven over an hour to meet family there for dinner and did not get our main courses until almost 9:30 . The restaurant was a sauna inside. The fan was set to 81 degrees. We were baking. The amount of time in-between courses was super long. Not sure we will return. We did not get home until after 11:30.

    Scan for the menu cards. 4/13/25
    Michael G.

    My family came here recently for a celebration. It was our first time here and it came highly recommended by my supervisor. So rather than going to one of our old staples, we decided to try a new place. We absolutely made a great call. The dimly lit restaurant seats about 30 or so and brings you back to a lovey Italian home with pictures and cross-stitch on the walls. It's definitely a family-run restaurant with mama making the rounds to make sure all is going well, poppa in the kitchen, daughter as wait staff with all the stories, and I'm sure there's others. Our eyes and ears were bigger than our stomachs today and we had plenty of leftovers for additional meals. We shared our appetizers and tried each other's mains and desserts. We were more than full. We had appetizers of the Caesar salad, eggplant Parmesan (special for today), the vegetable burrata, and the artichoke. Wow, wow, wow, and wow. The salad had the best light dressing that you couldn't tell had anchovies within but it did. The eggplant was lightly fried and had some really good gravy. My wife said she could eat 10lbs of it. The veggie burrata had a great drizzle of balsamic and the burrata itself was so creamy. It wasn't runny like I've had with other burrata. We also ordered the focaccia bread which came first. A wonderful bread with some olive oil. We were about to order a second one but glad we didn't. For our mains, we had two pastas. One was a rigatoni with pancetta crumble in a butter sauce, the other was a special of fettuccine in a mushroom sauce with shrimp. That was just divine. Some of the best pasta we've ever had. The three colossal sized shrimp were delicious. Our server said that not only is everything homemade, but many ingredients are imported all the way from Italy. Does it make a difference? We think it does! Even if it was just psychological, we were very happy with these dishes. We also ordered two servings of the Berkshire double-boned pork chop. This is a house speciality and saw plenty of tables being served this two inch thick piece of meat with a nice glaze and some mashed potatoes with carrots. We savored a little of each and took the rest of this outstanding dish home for another meal the next day. Had to cut off a hunk for my kid to take with her. Of course we had to go for dessert even though we were already full. We had the special blueberry cannoli, box cake (which is a chocolate/vanilla custard with Graham cracker crumble), and a "chocolate lava" cake with vanilla gelato. The cannoli flavor took me back to Maine and all the blueberry festivals I've been to. The filling was not heavy at all. I wasn't a fan of the lava cake but my wife loved it. The vanilla gelato was admittedly not made in-house but was quite good. We also had some of the strongest cappuccino I've ever had. Maybe a little more cream, please? Overall, we were so impressed and happy with Albertino's. On Wednesdays I'm told the place gets packed for the tableside pasta with the large cheese wheel. I bet it's quite the spectacle. We're going to be making a return. BYOB here, and everyone had their favorite whites and reds on the table. They surcharge 3% if you pay with a credit card, so save some money by bringing cash. It's street parking and you pay by app. Our meal came to $265 not including tip for bread, four appetizers, four mains, three desserts, and two cappuccinos. It was so worth it to take the trip over the Benjamin Franklin Bridge to come to Albertino's.

    Cacio E Pepe - Table side
    Jon H.

    Albertino's is a must make reservation! This meal easily falls in the top 5 I've ever had and I don't make that claim lightly. It's been a couple of years since we've dined at Albertino's and I'm not quite sure why because we loved it so much at our first visit. We decided to make reservations for New Year's Eve this year as my fiancé's parents have been wanting to try it. The NYE menu was pre-fixed at $100 per person and everybody was able to choose an appetizer, a pasta, an entree, and a dessert. Many of their signature dishes were included as options such as the Carciofi alla Romana Giudea (Jewish Style Artichokes), Costoletta di Maiale (double bone-in Berkshire style pork chops), and Cacio E Pepe served in their famous and popular cheese wheel. All of which are absolute MUST orders. The restaurant is small and reservations are a must regardless of the day, but it's very cozy and homey inside. I love the decor and the walls almost make it look like you're dining in an old building in Italy. There were two separate seatings (we chose the later one) and we never once felt rushed. The entire experience was relaxing and the courses were spaced out perfectly allowing for time to enjoy our food and company. The service was impeccable as each staff member we interacted with was professional, kind, and knowledgeable. Albertino's is BYOB which is a major plus. We were started with house made focaccia and an antipasto that consisted of fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and olives. For our appetizer, my fiancé and I decided to order the fried calamari and artichokes with the intentions of splitting both, and her parents did the same. Great decision on our part as the calamari was very tender and lightly fried to perfection. As I mentioned before, the artichokes are a must order. Also tender and beautifully presented. They're served on a plate with olive oil perfect for dipping bread in. The entire table chose another one of the most order dishes at Albertino's, the table side Cacio E Pepe, which is typically offered on Wednesdays and Thursdays. We all loved it and it was even better than I remember it being the first time I had it. The spaghetti was Al dente, it was creamy and cheesey, and the freshly ground black pepper added a perfect finishing touch. Just when you thought dinner couldn't get any better than the artichokes and Cacio e Pepe, Albertino's presents us with the stars of the show. The absolute BEST pork chop and Bronzino we've ever had. A double bone-in Berkshire-style pork chop that had a to-die-for crust and was melt in your mouth tender. I was speechless and don't know if I'll ever be able to look at any pork chop the same again. I asked my fiancé to describe what she loved about her Bronzino and she said: the outer crust was great but it was soft, juicy, and tender underneath, it was seasoned very nicely, and was finished with a refreshing lemon/citrusy flavor. Miraculously, we still had room for dessert. My fiancé's dad and I both got the grilled peaches in a brandy brown sugar reduction, my fiancé got the double chocolate ganache cake, and her mom had the tiramisu. I'd venture to say the peaches are another must order as I've had them before and loved them both times. I'm neither a peach fan nor a dessert fan but they're just too good to pass up. Everybody enjoyed their dessert which I wouldn't have expected differently judging by the quality of the rest of the meal. I can't believe it's been over two years since we've dined at Albertino's. We couldn't have asked for a better all around dinner experience, especially on New Year's Eve. The atmosphere was upbeat, the service was great, and dinner was elite level and was worth every penny. Whether you've never been to Albertino's or it's been months or years since your last visit, this reservation is a must make for your next night out.

    Pork Chop Entree
    Nik K.

    I caught a feature on Fox 29 a few weeks ago and made a reservation for Albertino's. I have been trying to catch a place with the famous Cacio e Pepe "Cheese Wheel." My luck didn't allow it until Wednesday, 11/27. We had a 5:00 pm reservation and entered the establishment around 4:50. We were the first diners there, so we had a short wait. We were seated and greeted by our waitress. She shared the history of the restaurant and advised that Albertino's was a family run establishment. Her dad was the head chef, sister was the sous chef and mom made all of the desserts. Needless to say we were excited for our experience. We started with the buffalo mozzarella. It was one of the specials. The mozzarella was stuffed with crab meat, capers, and topped with a balsamic vinaigrette. For entrees, I went with the Cacio e Pepe and my partner had the famous pork chop. Our appetizer arrived promptly and we devoured it. The crab and mozzarella were delicious. The capers and vinaigrette paired perfectly with the cheese and crab. Next up, our entrees. The cheese wheel was pulled up to our table and we got to see how the dish came to be. I enjoyed the experience and couldn't wait to taste the dish. At first glance you would think the pasta would be heavy, it wasn't. The fresh pepper and cream were so airy and light. The pasta and sauce were flavorful. I didn't think my plate would be so full, but it was. My partners pork chop was massive. I asked for a piece and it was juicy, tender, packed with flavor and just simply delicious. He didn't have much to say bc he was too busy enjoying his dinner. We wrapped up the evening with full stomachs and happy hearts. Thank you, Albertino's. We plan to revisit you guys again soon.

    Cacio e Pepe with black truffles
    Esther L.

    I can't believe tonight was my first time here. A friend had been wanting to bring me here for a while and I'm so so so so so glad. Wed/Thurs if you want cacio e pepe. So delicious. I'll be dreaming of it and I know it'll be one of my cravings. The apps were good. My husband loved his pork chop dish. And their desserts are wonderful. Ice box cake is a must if you're not sure which to go with first. Our servers were great. We were able to have a lovely conversation with the owners and I realized why the whole dinner experience was so satisfying. Their work is all out of love. You can sense the warm comfort in that space. Thank you for a lovely meal!

    Bread - NOT FREE
    Sue C.

    It's a quaint family-owned BYOB that makes you feel like family as soon as you sit down. So, an A+ for the atmosphere! We started with the Caesar salad, which was a good size, not overdressed for a change, and fresh and crisp! My husband ordered the antipasto salad (app), and he wasn't crazy about it. He said the salami wasn't high quality (his words, not mine) and didn't feel it was worth the cost. I ordered the spaghetti with bolognese sauce, which was incredibly good, and a large portion. Two things that I didn't like...I was frustrated by their limited pasta options and was insulted they made me pay for bread, which was $5. Bread should be accessible in an Italian restaurant. For those reasons, we won't put this on the top of our list.

    Tony D.

    Awesome food and family!!! Pork chop was the best I ever had...was amazing, you won't regret ordering.

    A must choice of a Berkshire pork chop. So tender and delicious

    We love the family restaurant where you feel like family once you enter the restaurant and you are seated. The ambience takes you to Italy and selections of delicious homemade dishes. Service is both friendly, informative of all the dishes offered and not rushed. The fact it is a BYOB allows you to choose your own wine. I only wish I could give it a 10 star review! If you want an evening out to a fabulous family run restaurant this is a must. I know you will enjoy it as much as we always do

    $100 Valentines Day Menu

    I was really looking forward to this place. Both my sisters were jealous my bf got reservations on Valentine's Day and said how great this place was. Well...for starters $100 prefixed meal which I get (in the restaurant business so is my bf and that's a smart move on their part) but the antipast was mozz and olive and tomato on a toothpick...no meat. That was the first disappointment. Had to ask for water and bread twice. Granted it's vday so they're busy. This is my first ever review so also want to point that out. Cesar salad was drenched in dressing. Out meal was delicious (salmon and osso bucco). Yea def get the ice box cake like everyone recommends but for $100 a plate it was not worth it. Especially being BYOB. Going home extremely disappointed. On top of it they automatically put the 20% tip. Again from the restaurant business so I get that. But food was not exceptional or the hype

    Patrick C.

    Full disclosure - I haven't been able to make a reservation and THAT is the reason for the 1 star - because I can't give a zero. To make a reservation, you have to put in your cell phone number - not a problem as I do it with Resy all the time. HOWEVER, the confirmation SMS never arrived, I tried several times across several days. No luck. I also emailed the restaurant and received NO ANSWER. 2 weeks later, still no response to my email but I now see that they have a "reservations temporarily down, please call" notice up. I may try again but then again, with so many other restaurants to choose from - is Albertino's worth the effort? Based on the other Yelp reviews, Albertino's is either great or dismal. We wanted to try it based on a recommendation from Saverio at JuneBYOB who said Albertino's "is fantastic". I'll try again in a couple weeks - and I will update this review at that time. Albertino's - if you're going to make it, you have to do better.

    Cacio e pepe & shrimp fettuccine

    This restaurant was amazing! We came here for our one year anniversary. We went on a Wednesday since they do the cheese wheel on Wednesday's and Thursday's. It was cool to see the pasta made table side. The Caesar salad, and burrata were also delicious. The chocolate cake came out warm with vanilla ice cream. This is family owned and they are all so welcoming!

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