This is amazing. Kathryn is a really good server! Ask for her. The food and drinks are amazing and affordable. Your welcome! read more

Allegro Italian Kitchen - a dining room with red chairs - Italian Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

Great food. I love the seafood pasta in white wine sauce! Also, the cannelloni is fantastic.

I was here this past Saturday night for a big birthday celebration. Our group was seated in the private room. The restaurant itself has pleasant surroundings and was packed full for their evening service. The reason I'm giving the restaurant 3 stars is because I (and many of my fellow diners), felt that the price of our set menus was pretty steep compared to the portion sizes served. As we were a larger group, we had to order off a set menu. And from my understanding, they have a few different options price-wise. Our group ordered off the cheapest option, which still ended up being $39.95 each. For this price, we had our choice of salad starter, an entree and dessert. I chose the house caesar salad, which although had good taste, was way over-dressed with dressing, to the point of being almost inedible. For my entree, I chose the salmon. The portion size was a bit of a joke. The salmon piece I received was about the size of my palm whereas another friend's salmon portion was almost 1.5 times larger than mine. And the accompanying portion of penne with tomato sauce was also the size of my palm and the veggies, although grilled, was nothing to write home about. For dessert, there were no dairy-free options so I settled on the tiramisu (vs. the New York Cheesecake); and when it arrived, it looked like it had been sitting out of the fridge for awhile as the cake was melting and oozing out of itself. I only took a small bite and found the taste overpowering with the coffee liquer. When you factor in a drink each, the bill for my boyfriend and I was $100 not including tip. The saving grace was our server who was excellent and did her best with the large group. Some of us received our dishes after others were almost finished though, which was the kitchen's fault. read more

Hm, first time going to Allegro's on a Tuesday evening for my mom's birthday and it's exactly what I expected it to be. Nothing mind blowing but not bad either. Place is a bit hard to spot but if your driving, it's on the north east side of the street. Lots of free parking nearby which is a bonus. Like how they have a little patio area outside - too bad it's the ugliest view. Guess that's what you get when your on the main floor located in a random office building. Anyways, we sat inside the restaurant where there were only a few other tables occupied. We were seated right away and they brought us some buns (fresh and hot which was nice) along with an oil vinaigrette dip. We ordered and shared: - Calamari ($15) - baby squid served with a spicy marinara sauce. Squid cooked perfectly. Not greasy at all and marinara sauce was a perfect compliment to the squid. Good way to start the evening. Comes with red onion and lettuce. - Linguini fruitti di mare ($21) - your typical seafood linguini pasta dish. Came with an assortment of shrimp, clams, mussels and a white wine, garlic sauce. - Lamb shank ($28) - lamb braised in a mixed tomato sauce. Lamb was tender, fall off the shank. - Linguini Mare Monte ($19) - pieces of chicken and tigers prawns tossed in a pesto cream sauce. I had this one and it was good but as several people have said, their pastas have an excess amount of oil added to it. Very unnecessary. Prawns were good but chicken was a bit on the dry side. We opted out of dessert as we were pretty full (and nothing special caught our attention) but it would have been a nice touch if they had gave a complimentary dessert or something for my mom's bday! Anyways, overall for Italian, I wasn't amazed. Still sticking with my go to Italian restaurants - Tasty Tomato or Piccolino's read more

I came for lunch with a friend and the restaurant was about half full. We had the option of eating on the patio but we didn't want to risk our food being blown away or sand blowing into it. There were a few tables to choose from and we picked up towards the back. The menu included pastas and sandwiches. The sandwiches are served with a salad and penne pasta so a great deal! My friend ordered the chicken sandwich and it looked good. She was only able to eat half since it was so much food. We asked our server if there were smaller sizes of pasta and he mentioned you can get a lunch sized portion for about $3 cheaper. The pastas are around the $15 price so you can order and likely have leftovers or get the lunch size. I wasn't too hungry so I ordered the minestrone soup for $9. I noticed the buns they serve are huge so I knew it would be filling. The soup has large chucks of potatoes, broccoli, celery, and carrots. It was good for those who like a bit of spice but since I can't handle it much, I didn't drink much of the soup and enjoyed the veggies. It was a big bowl though, and a decent meal with the bun. If I had ordered another item, I likely would have enjoyed it more. I will definitely be back for lunch and try a sandwich or pasta next time. read more

Came here for Downtown Dining Week because the menu posted online looked promising. I made a reso for 6 people online and when we got there we still had to wait about 15 more minutes for a table...which turned out to be a fold out table with a table cloth over it in the private room. We finally got menus and it just seemed like the whole restaurant was being served by one person, who was kind of all over the place. Figuratively and literally. We got bread but no olive oil and balsamic vinegar...nor plates or cutlery. We ended up taking some from nearby tables. It was a crazy night for the place as it was packed and the server kept apologizing saying it was super busy and he's going crazy, which I get but at the same time it was ridiculous. We ordered wine and the wrong one was brought out (but yes, we still drank it because at this point we all needed a drink). When the food finally came out it was good. I got the veal and everyone else got the Arctic char. It was flavoured well and the pasta was nice. When dessert finally came out we had been sitting there for well over 3 hours. I get it. It's a Saturday night and it's busy, and I really felt for the waiter. You could tell he was overwhelmed and overworked. But considering we paid $35-45+ per person, I honestly expected so much better. It felt like we were guests who showed up unexpectedly and the restaurant had to scrounge up a table and settings for us. But we booked a table well in advance and paid a lot and to be honest, the quality just wasn't there. I'm hoping it was just a one off night but I do not think I'll be returning. read more

Positively outstanding. I had the veal and my daughter had the salmon. Both were amazing. Beautifully prepared and served. Great service. Nice quaint location. Highly recommended. Yum. read more

As I write this review I'm sitting in Allegro Italian Kitchen at the best seat in the house. I'm at the piano bar, which is attached to the piano that's played here on weekends. Looking outside, I can see the traffic and downtown crowds. It's noon and the place is full with mostly reservations. I've connected to Athabasca University's Internet here, at 50% band width. They're located in the same building eight floors up. Yay ... free Internet makes me giddily happy! I'm sipping a glass of Santa Margharita Pinot Grigio, at $8.50 a glass. Frankly, I've had better, but the Allegro Salad I just ate ($12) with fresh greens, abundant feta, pine nuts, raisins and vinaigrette was delicious, as was the perfect cappuccino I started with. The space here is quite lovely. The walls are painted a rich saffron gold and long window drapes in red, indigo and gold create a half shaded terrace feel. Multi-coloured stone tiling and high ceilings give an outdoor spacious feel, but the soft lighting is soothing to eyes abused by fluorescent lighting all morning. The menu's a little expensive, but the food's quite good. I'll have to come back on the weekend for the live piano entertainment. read more

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This place serves authentic, traditional Italian. Don't expect anything thought provoking or out of the ordinary. On the other hand, they do the cuisine justice, with excellent menu options, relatively reasonable prices (sort of), and great service. Now, in general, I take issue to the pricing of most Italian restaurants. Italian food is most typically very cheap to make, particularly vegetarian pastas. Even importing, say, pricer San Marzano tomatoes and using premium toppings still doesn't get you close to their pricing. Heck even the parm isn't the read deal. This is completely irrelevant, as every Italian place seems to do this.. so I'll shut it for now. What I did like; my veal pizzaiola was unbelievable. Exactly the way my mom made it. Lots of veal scallopini, cooked perfectly, with a nice neutral tomato sauce with penne, capers, and parmesean. Would definitely go back. Oh, and the house wine was great. Every good Italian place needs a reasonably priced house wine to complement the pasta. read more

My wife and I had dinner here on January 15 during the recent deep freeze. The pasta dishes we had were fabulous. I have never experienced pasta sauce the way the owner prepared it. FABULOUS. Will definitely return the next time we are in Edmonton. read more

Allegro is a decent little Italian restaurant in the government district of downtown. I work in the same building, so I occasionally go downstairs for a working lunch with colleagues. The casual atmosphere is nice and the food is generally good, but I find that it is typically too oily (even bordering on greasy, at times). I like olive oil as much as the next person, but I really feel like Allegro uses way too much. Despite the oiliness of many of their sauces, Allegro makes good food at a reasonable price. The atmosphere is nice for a working lunch or a casual night out with friends. The service is really hit-or-miss, and that's what keeps me from giving Allegro a 4-star review. Because, despite my complaint about the food being too oily, it really is a nice place with good food. But the service is spotty. Sometimes, the service is really good. Other times, I've had to steal a napkin from an empty table beside me because they forgot to give me one and the waiter is nowhere to be found. Overall, Allegro is a decent Italian restaurant. I wouldn't go here too often, because the food is a little bit too rich for my usual liking and the service isn't always the best, but it is still a place that I return to at least a few times a year. read more

This is a pretty nice place with alright food. Nothing that really stood out for me but it got the job done. The service was slow. I don't think they serve to larger groups to often so when we came in they must have been in shambles. Our food orders all came out randomly and separately. It was kind of awkward. Everyone was hungry and checking out each others meals. It was like 8 or 10 minutes before everyone had everything they ordered. Other than the slow and shaky service this place wasn't too bad. read more

This restaurant is within a block or two of my work so I go here fairly often for work birthdays, business lunches etc. Being that there are not too many other restaurants around, it does get very busy over the lunch hour,so definitely make a reservation. I'm a creature of habit and almost exclusively order the Panini Chicken Grigliato for lunch. it comes with a nice fresh salad with barely-there dressing, and simple penne pasta with a tomato sauce.( I think it's just crushed tomatoes and maybe a bit of garlic but it's delicious.) Of course with the salad and the pasta you cannot finish the panini, so half (or sometimes all) of the panini becomes dinner. For around $15 that's not a bad deal. The servers are friendly but they can be slow. I've waited 15-20 minutes for the server to come back with the bill, which isn't great when you have to get back to work. Otherwise I'd recommend it for a nice work lunch spot. read more

This has been a favourite restaurant of a friend and mine since opening and usually our first choice for our birthday celebrations. Today, I was very disappointed in the service! Upon arrival I waited 10 minutes for someone to show me to reserved table. Me guest arrived promptly at 12 and as we knew the menu we ordered right away. Food finally arrived after 1 She had to get back to work so needless to say she couldn't enjoy her meal. For the prices charged I certainly expect better service. Food is very good but good service goes hand in hand in my opinion. Very disappointed! read more

It's this kind of meal that makes me SO wish Jack's Grill had this space and WAS HERE instead of where it was in Lendrum Square where it closed last month....ugh. We came to eat at Allegro on April 5....a chilly Friday night, and yes, there was snow, so YES, I came wanting a nice dish of pasta. I went to Allegro with hopes that it would be competitive with what is around, however, I was sadly disappointed beyond belief. The staff is quite nice, however, it doesn't make up for the kitchen. To be fair, my appetizer (Calamari Fritti) and my companion's (Insalata Caprese) were good. However, my Fettuccine al Salmone alla vodka were NOT....in fact, I counted about 5 small pieces of salmon and with it there was asparagus ...the STEM....grated stem (mandolin style, so large slivers). The sauce was more red and creamy and heavy, and a bit overcooked. My companion had the Seabass which was better, not memorable, at all. The dessert, I ordered the "homemade" tiramisu'.....it tasted old, like having been in the refrigerator at least 3-4 days (if anyone has made tiramisu', after a few days in the fridge, the creamy mascarpone starts to "dry" out a bit and taste and have a bit of a "sticky" sensation).... For those that feel this place serves 'authentic' Italian food .... go home and read the recipe for what you order.....especially if it is the Fettuccine al Salmone alla vodka....I can assure you that what you eat at Allegro is NOT the "authentic" Italian recipe.... read more

This food is incredible, the atmosphere is calming and intimate and the service is always awesome. My boyfriend and I love it, and try to dine here at least once a month. We have probably been here 4-5 times in the last six months, and usually try something new, always with a bottle of wine (they have a pretty large selection of reds). The last two times we were here my boyfriend ordered the Sea Bass. It is cooked perfectly and tastes so delicious. Only downside is, there are always a couple of bones in it. I know this is hard to avoid when cooking a fresh fish, so there is no docking stars for such a thing. I almost always get something related to the Salmon, so I most recently tried the Salmon / pasta dish they have. This was a very good sauce, and still cooked perfectly. The fish is never over cooked. For dessert, their tiramisu is a great choice, or just a double shot of espresso with a shot of dark rum added. There is a pianist on weekends which makes the atmosphere even more relaxing and enjoyable. read more

Have been going to this restaurant since we came to Edmonton over 6 years ago! Since day one the food has been top class, we never had a bad meal! The whole atmosphere is relaxing and enjoyable! The way they treat you is perfect! Paulie is the best waiter we have ever met! He welcomes us like old friends every time, is able to have a laugh and joke with us while providing an excellent service! The owner also makes us feel welcome each and every time! I would recommend this restaurant a million times over! It's a real hidden gem in Edmonton! Thank you for the exceptional food and service every time we visit! read more

Pasta was soggy an unflavoured. Service horrendous and the house wine had turned. Won't be back

This restaurant is only one block from my workplace. I have been there with my co-workers there for a few times. It has never disappointed me yet. I really like the seafood pasta they made. It is so delicious. This restaurant could be busy some times. So make sure you book with them in advance. read more

I've gone here for lunch with my mom a couple of times because she works in the building attached. I thought the food was fine and the service was okay, but there is nothing special. I actually had a pasta from here once that was seriously bland, but whenever I have had sandwiches they have been really good. I also think the price is a little high for what is being served. I wouldn't go out of my way to go here. read more

I took my girlfriend to Allegro for dinner one weekend. She had the spicy sausage with pasta and I had the veal with mushrooms. Both were pretty good. Unfortunately, neither of us had ordered these meals! She had ordered her pasta with chicken and I had ordered the chicken and mushrooms. We assumed they had used weird cuts or had created some franken-chicken sausage; however, half way through our meals we were convinced that neither of our meals contained chicken. We were too embarassed by our own ignorance to send the meals back and never said anything. If you go here, do not order using the italian titles on their menu. Supposedly, their servers don't actually speak italian (i.e., Pollo con funghi supposedly does not mean Chicken and mushrooms but veal and mushrooms) read more

Don't let the outdated exterior fool you... the food and customer service are amazing! I went on a weeknight at 7 recently, and it was totally empty. We had the service all to ourselves and were treated wonderfully! I honestly think they just don't draw in many passersby because the outside needs some redesigning, but it is certainly not a place to miss out on. Our server recommended a nice wine to pair with our food and we had pasta with it and it was delicious. They had nice music playing and candles on the tables, and also provided complimentary dinner rolls. I will definitely be returning to try more of the menu! read more

Consistent, casual and authentic Italian food. I'm surprised this has not received better reviews given my highly critical nature and love of this restaurant. From my observation, Edmonton has a tendency to favor the "chains" and its good to see that Allegro continues to attract a crowd and maintain excellent food and service during my second visit. Excellent food, staff and service on both occasions. This is more of an adults restaurant as they focus on fewer excellent dishes rather than appeal to the masses. Overall, this is what good chic Italian should be. read more

Very good Italian food, I really enjoyed the pasta dish I had. Service was slow, this could have been due to the fact that I went for lunch and there wasn't as many servers as there would be for dinner. The atmosphere was very casual and inviting, however I found the tables in kind of awkward places. Very convient location, only a couple of blocks from the LRT. I would come back to this restaurant and would recommend it to others! read more

This place was an amazing find. I live downtown so it was nice to be able to just walk down the street and have amazing Italian food at my disposal. The great thing about this place is the smaller menu. It made it very simple to figure out what I wanted and MAN was it ever good! I had the penne with spicy sausage--to die for! I've spent in total about a months time in Italy and this place was on par with the experiences I had there. The service was exceptional, the waitress was very attentive and made sure that our wine was always topped up (my favorite thing). The atmosphere was intimate and not too loud. They have music playing but not so loud that you can't hear the people across from you. I recommend this place to everyone I know :) read more

Love this little restaurant, good food nice atmosphere, the piano is a great touch, and the staff are great............. But they need to change the light bulbs. The cool white bulbs against the beige walls looks horrendous, change the lighting to a warm white bulb and the atmosphere would some much more pleasing to the eye. Just a thought. read more

Great food, go there hungry, as the portions are a fair size. Private and cozy patio, the food was very flavorful, service was awesome! Price point, it was well priced, due to the portion sizes that you receive.I would recommend this restaurant to others and would return again myself... would like to try the lunch menu next time. read more

I love love love Allegro! We try to make a trip every time we come to Edmonton. The Penne Angelo is my comfort food, and one of the things I miss most about moving away. It's such a great place to escape for a meal, and is pretty reasonably priced too! read more

We got married here and had a fabulous time. A party of only 8 or 9 we just needed a place to have a quick vow exchange and paper signing with the marriage commisioner and so we reserved the party room in the back, there were doors that closed w/ curtains for privacy. The house wine was very good and my guests really liked the food. All in all we were pleasantly surprised in the friendliness and coziness of the restaurant and the good food. They definitely offer something different compared to other nearby italian restaurants. read more

For the price you could go have a great meal at Corso 32, the best restaurant in town. We had the veal which was good- there was no problem, but it was overpriced. I avoided ordering pasta as I could tell by looking at the table next to us that it was not classically 'al dente' it looker over cooked. Service was fast and courteous. The house red was actually really good. But in the end, take your money to somewhere like Corso or Chibo or Sorrentinos in Little Italy. read more

This place has really dipped in quality in the last few years. Calamari was clearly pre-made, frozen and terrible.The veal was good but was plated with premade penne and steamed unseasoned vegetables. Steamed vegetables, what is this a hospital? Several years ago I used to frequent this spot and they served homemade pasta (even as a side) and unbelievable roasted veggies. Beware of older reviews that seem to be glowing. Don't waste your money at this spot as it is now far from authentic Italian. read more

I'm very picky when it comes to food, specially because I come from the Mediterranean and I'm not easily satisfied. This place is one of the best places I've tried in town, and I believe I tried all Italian restaurants in both Edmonton and Calgary. It has a very enjoyable atmosphere on weekends since they have a pianist performing live. You can't go wrong with Allegro downtown :) read more

Two people. For Friday lunch. Not a very busy place. The interior design is quite appealing. Tables are located in such a manner that the restaurant provides guests some privacy. Few waiters around. Had to wait for some time before the menu and water was served. Given that we were there in the summer, warm weather I would've expected water to be served right away. Also no refills. My friend ordered pasta and he said it was OK. I ordered green salad. I was surprised about the size of the salad. On the smaller spectrum. Our plates were removed after we finished. However they did not return to ask if we wanted something more or just the bill. Had we been during the weekend I don't think that would have mattered. However given the fact that we both had to go back to work after lunch it was still a tad bit surprising that they weren't quicker. I don't think I would come back here for a business luncheon. However I probably would come back here after work or in holidays to partially enjoy the very relaxed atmosphere. read more

Absolutely incredible. Service is impeccable and food is to die for. They will specialize any dish to perfection on how you want it. 5 stars! read more

Excellent atmosphere. The restaurant felt full but the noise level was perfect. Our service was friendly and prompt while not being overbearing. Our wine was always topped up and we always had everything we needed. I ordered a salmon and asparagus fettuccine with vodka sauce; it was flawless. I would definitely go again and I recommend Allegro to anyone wanting a delicious and comfortable Italian meal! read more

We dine here about once a month. Pauly is our usually server and greats us by name and knows what we like. Feels like home but the cooking's way better. HA! Sometimes they have a Piano player on weekends, which is also enjoyable. If you're not into that, you might want to ask before you reserve. We also reserved the breakaway private room for my husbands 50th. The server was excellent, all the food arrived at similar time. Since we ran one tab for drinks she checked the balance and ok'd bottles of wine with me throughout the evening which I appreciated. Everyone had a great time. They also served a desert we brought without any concern. Easy to recommend. read more

Was not expecting this at all; the chicken parmigiana was the best I've ever had. Service was exquisite!

Best Italian restaurant in Edmonton. I love Italian food and this restaurant is amazing. The employees are extremely polite. The waiter knows us so well he has our drinks ready, and know what we want to order. He is genuine in his conversation and is interested in our lives. The food is top quality. My husband had a special one night which is not on the menu. But each night we go the kitchen prepare this for him. He has prawns in garlic sauce and I have chicken in sherry sauce and it is nothing less than perfect every time. The fresh baked bread on arrival is absolutely fab aswell! I give this restaurant 10/10 without a doubt. read more

Lovely atmosphere and friendly staff. My wife and I recently celebrated out anniversary there and it was wonderful.

Had lunch there today. They were super busy but we had reservations so it was all good. Service was fairly good for it being so busy, except that they only came back to fill our water glasses once near the beginning of lunch, and that was it, even though we lingered for a little while. I had the lasagna, which is made with homemade pasta, veal, béchamel and tomato sauce, mozzarella and real parmesan. It has whole rosemary leaves in it as well, and mine was all clumped together so I didn't try to eat it. It was also sprinkled with fake-looking parmesan, like the kind you get in the green Kraft containers, so that was a little odd, though it didn't prevent me from have more sprinkled on. You get a pretty large portion for $16, but it doesn't come with anything else, and it would have been nice if they offered a half-size with a small salad on the side. It was pretty tasty but a little on the salty side. Like, didn't love it, but I haven't eaten at too many Italian places in the city so I can't really compare. read more