I've been coming here for awhile my favorite is the chicken Marsala and the chicken piccata very good food. lt's sad that a lot of restaurant are disappearing , I'm just glad Cafe Allegro save my day..... read more

Came here with a friend for the first time and we ended up ordering lattes, the Stuffed Artichoke, Fettuccini Carbonara, Chicken Cannelloni, and the cheesecake. I really enjoyed the presentation of everything, like the dishes and the lattes were very cute and aesthetic! Our waiter was also really nice and helpful with recommendations. The pastas did take a while to arrive though... As for the food: The sugar cubes definitely helped sweeten the latte, and I think I'd order it again. I absolutely loved the Stuffed Artichoke! The creaminess and cheesiness were amazing, and I'd 100% get it again! The Fettuccini Carbonara was good, but if I came back, I'd want to try something different. The cheesecake was a delicious way to finish things off! I really enjoyed the sweetness and the raspberries on top. We definitely left full and with leftovers haha read more

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It had been a while since going to one of our favorite spots in Laverne. We did go in on Mother's Day so wasn't sure how crazy it was going to be. Made reservation for 4:00pm when they normally open for dinner. When we go there there were already a few tables that had been served. Found out the stayed open since lunch since it was Mother's Day . Would have liked it if I was given an option to eat earlier. Brought my own wine so felt the $20 corkage fee was reasonable. We sat outside right away. Service was a little slow even though they were not that busy when we got there. I think it was our server as the other servers responded quickly with orders and follow up. My carbonara was just OK. The rich tasting runny egg was cooked too long and was more like a hard boiled egg. Still love this place so giving them a pass since it was a difficult day - Mother's Day - read more

Allegro - La Verne - Fettuccini Carbonara - Italian Near Me - La Verne, California

My family and I have been going to this restaurant for years. The food and service was good years ago. My husband and I recently went to Cafe Allegro and everything was bad from the start. Couldn't be waited on, took long time for our cocktails to arrive and were made poorly, no bread service, waitress was too busy with her friends and their dogs to attend to us (the restaurant was very empty only a few couples), food was the absolute worst! If I could give them a zero rating, we would. Will NEVER return. read more

If I can say anything about Allegro, I would have to say that the ambience the service and the food was a complete package. Our Server whose name was Crystal made the experience exceptional. I would have to say that go with an appetite because the portions are large, but absolutely delicious. Very authentic. My wife and I celebrated our 26th wedding anniversary there and we couldn't be more happy with the full experience that we had there. We read more

Came here for the first time and I loved it. Got their Salmon Capellini and it was delicious. Large portions so took half of it to go. They were a bit short staffed but our waitress was wonderful. Didn't seem like a long wait for our food. Cute, little Italian restaurant that I'd come back to. read more

Stopped in during the morning of Valentines Day to pick up tiramisu. Very easy process of ordering and receiving. And wowza it was yummy as dessert after a home cooked meal! It was $13 for the slice but as a special treat it was worth it. read more

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Allegro's has become one of the of our fave spots in La Verne. The food is always so delicious, I swear their carrot mousse is to die for!!!!! The chicken piccata is so flavorful and the sauce is light and delicious. The chicken Parm is my husband go-to, suuuuper cheesy!!! The plate is massive and the price is just right. The seating is a bit crowded as the inside is tight. The seating outside is really cute and when it's chilly they put the heaters on which is very comfortable. The staff is always super attentive and friendly. read more

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I ordered the penne explosive and my fiancé ordered the carbonara. Carbonara was really creamy and delicious and came with a poached egg on top as a protein. Penne explosive and bread on the side were both good. One pasta dish plus a salad is easily enough for two people. It was raining when we went and we sat on the covered patio. The tenting leaked quite a bit on our table, even when we moved it over, and I saw the other tables were dripped as well. read more

The Fettuccini Alfredo - $17 Express Lunch Special - comes with hefty, juicy, pan-seared chicken laid upon firm, bountiful fettuccini noodles doused in freshly melted, creamy parmesan cheese. It's a cheese lover's delight. The beverage also comes included! Coupled with the intimate, romantic aesthetic, Allegro - La Verne delivers exceptional value for such decadent Italian food. However, Allegro - La Verne can be easily nitpicked. Not all menu items are good value. For example, the calamari appetizer ($17) is delicious but extremely tiny! Most calamari resembled the size of Cheerio cereal bits (Photos Attached). Horrendous value if ordered without the Happy Hour deals. In addition, the menus were all smudgy and old; the tiny plates have smudged watermarks from improper drying; complimentary bread is not offered; and the limited, friendly staff rarely check-in on the guests. Allegro - La Verne attempts to portray themselves as fine dining, but its resources are too limited and stretched thin to reach that aspiration. Regardless, Allegro - La Verne is an absolutely wonderful location for delectable, quality Italian meals for lunch. The beautiful, romantic location is filled with college students in business casual attire and elderly office workers due to such stellar lunch deals. I arrived on a weekday (around 1PM). They offered indoor and outdoor patio seating, and I'd chosen to dine outside. Romantic, slow music echoed from the speakers. Instrumental and Italian songs played gently. The waitress (Katherine) is extremely friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful when available. Katherine never provided her name, but it was listed on the receipt. Katherine happily explained the menu items in extensive detail, and Katherine spoke with a pleasant smile and upbeat demeanor. Unfortunately, it appears all servers appeared to only order, drop food, and leave. It's difficult to find any staff otherwise. I ordered the Calamari ($17) and the Fettuccini Alfredo Express Lunch ($17). The Express Lunch comes with a beverage; I selected Passion Iced Tea. The Passion Iced Tea arrived in one minute and 30 seconds. It's unsweetened and refreshing. The Calamari arrived in 11 minutes and 30 seconds. As mentioned prior, the portion arrived dinky and small at $17. Thankfully, it was breaded well and tasted fresh. The Fettuccini Alfredo arrived at the 20 minute mark. And as mentioned prior, it's spectacular! [Note: The Express Lunch (11AM to 3PM) is offered Monday to Friday. The location is also near a public parking lot. In addition, there's plenty of nearby street parking.] Overall, Allegro - La Verne offers spectacular Express Lunch Specials with a romantic ambiance. If you adore cheese and juicy chicken, I heartily recommend this exceptional, great value meal! Delizioso!!! 4.5/5 read more

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Food good. Service excellent. Ambiance I enjoy the outdoors seating. Inside too loud and crowded. read more

This is such a special restaurant. The food is excellent and there are so many really good choices. My favorite is the salmon on angel hair pasta - they just do it so well, but the eggplant parmesan tastes just like in Italy. My husband loves the stuffed artichoke and fettuccini carbonara. also they have a nice wine selection and some fun cocktails. Service has always been excellent and we have been there many times because it always feels like a celebration. read more

Our waiter was really nice and attentive. Atmosphere nice romantic setting, the food was great! I would do smaller cheese balls this spread better as they are so rich- delicious though. My least favorite; au gratin potatoes. The filet mignon cook perfect and the red pepper sauce - so yummy!! read more

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Favorite restaurant. Service is the best always. The restaurant is beautiful and rustic .

We came in for a little Italian dinner in old town La Verne. The outdoor seating was relaxing and cozy. The menu was traditional Italian items and the wine list was decent. Hubby had a Vesper martini and he was glad the bartender knew how to make it. I had a bottle of Rose to myself. For food we had bruschetta, sausage pasta and baked pasta. Everything was so comforting in large portions. Italian food is one of my favorite foods so I enjoyed it very much, our waitress was very attentive and friendly. A great Italian place we will visit again whenever we are in this area! read more

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Came here with my mom's friends and boyfriend after her church concert. The food was delicious! I love that you can substitute any type of pasta in a specific dish. The service was great! I would definitely recommend eating outside or in the other room as we sat next to the kitchen and bathroom which wasn't that enjoyable. read more

Nice ambiance. Good service. Great italian food. Big portions. Lunch specials until 4pm. A very enjoyable meal read more

I had such a great experience at this Italian restaurant, and a big part of that was our server, Gabby. From the moment we sat down, she was welcoming, attentive, and genuinely kind. Gabby knew the menu well, gave great recommendations, and checked in at just the right times. Everything came out smoothly, and you could tell she truly cares about her customers' experience. The food was good with generous portions. We enjoyed the outdoor patio. Definitely will be coming back and asking for Gabby. read more

We used to love the surf and turf on Sundays? I will never step foot in that over priced place again!! Shrimp over cooked! The so called filet is from a dairy cow. Broccoli so hard and undercooked! So, i told the waitress, she said no problem, i will get you more. Sorry, not answer i wanted? More came after my wife was finished..... just as undercooked as first simple batch? Service used to be sooo much better? Food used to be so good? The ownership is blind? Your menu is WAY overpriced! read more

The pasta portions were huge and they put so many clams in which was great. The lasagna was also fantastic. The goat cheese bread was something we gambled on but it was worth it. They were busy for a Wednesday night and we sat outside but the heat lamps worked really well Will definitely go back ! read more

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Came here for a nice dinner on a weeknight and had a great experience. We got seated quickly and ordered a few drinks. The drinks themselves were alright, they were more strong than anything. I ordered the Pomegranate Martini and it was just a bit too sour for my liking. I ordered the Fettuccine Carbonara and it was out of this world. The pancetta they used was super crunchy which had a nice contrast to the egg they had on top of the pasta. I was savoring every bite because I loved it so much. Our waitress was really sweet as well. Can't wait to come back again! read more

Allegro - La Verne - Fettuccini Carbonara - Italian Near Me - La Verne, California

I have been a patron of Caffe Allegro for almost 4 years. My overall experience has always been very good. On Friday Jan, 16th I was celebrating my belated birthday with my friends at Caffe Allegro. We took a few bottles of wine and Kristen was our waitress. She always does a wonderful job. My friend opened the 3rd bottle of wine, since Kristen was busy. All of a sudden, we were approached by a lady with an unpleasant attitude. She introduced herself as the office manager. My first impression, before she spoke, was that she was homeless. She then proceeded to tell us that there are so many people in uniform that we can't get away with not paying the $20.00 corkage fee. I have been dining at this establishment for the past four years. I have never considered leaving this type of review. I've always been more than satisfied by this establishment, and many times tip as much as 50%. Caffe Allegro owns Bardot restaurant in Claremont which is managed by Hector who is very professional. We never have had any problems for as long as we have dined there. To make a long story short this office manager, who apparently was the acting manager that day, did not know how to handle the situation. This incident could have been settled in an amicable way, but she chose to be nasty and belligerent. In other words you don't have to be attractive in order to have a good attitude. Obviously she is not cut for managerial job and not famous for her sagacity. read more

This is the best value for a good variety of lunch specials with delicious high quality large portions of food and excellent servers Yaretzy and Kristen. Nice ambience with added bonus of listening to italian music! read more

What a wonderful little cafe!! Service was good, ambience was just perfect for an Italian cafe, food was amazing!! Would highly recommend!! read more

I'm sorry to give a bad score. Those who read my reviews know that I'm very objective about my review. The service is very good and our server was very nice. The cocktails were great. The Linguini with clams was very good. The seared ahi I ordered was not 'seared' at all, but over cooked (you can see in the photo), I could only eat 2 pieces. You may be thinking why didn't I send it back. I have been in the hospitality business for over 40 years and one piece of advice is to be careful when sending food back. You may get something extra back, if the person doesn't appreciate the food being sent back. Not saying this restaurant would do anything like that. It's just a personal choice not to send anything back, hoping that the manager or server would recognize that the meal was not eaten. I report this with the hope that this will be a teachable moment. Maybe I should have ordered something more Italian, but I believe if a restaurant has an item on the menu, then it should prepare all the dishes to best. The arugula salad that accompanied the meal was excellent. Bread service is an extra charge,but was worth it. There's plenty of street parking and there's a parking lot across the street. I hope to return and have a better experience and update my review. Please support small businesses. read more

Allegro - La Verne - Linguini and clams - Italian Near Me - La Verne, California

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Food service and Ambiance was amazing! It was such a cute Italian Vibe! Food and bread was so so good! read more

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This was my second time here the lasagna tasted like it was reheated in the van or microwave doesn't taste fresh at all they don't give bread! They put whole olives in the lasagna and their crème brûlée is awful it should be taken off the menu. Service was good! read more

I had such a great experience! The customer service was outstanding--friendly, attentive, and genuinely helpful from start to finish. It's rare to feel so well taken care of, but "KAT" went above and beyond. Highly recommend! She made me a specialty "Kat Iced Latte" read more

Allegro - La Verne - The customer service was outstanding-- Server "KAT" went above and beyond. She made me a Kat Latte and it was delicious - Italian Near Me - La Verne, California

This rating is for the last 4 times we've been to this restaurant, 2 dinners and two lunches, within the last 7 months. I find the dinner service and food to be better and more consistent. I cannot eat a pasta meal, so I go for protein entrees such as the chicken picatta or chicken parm. Both are done very well and marinara sauce is good. Last time the late lunch parm was burned on bottom and was brought to their attn and handled well by the manager. Food is generous. The crispy calamari was very tasty, not oily and not tasting like the oil needed changing in the fryer. Decent wine list. We took advantage of free wine corkage on a Tuesday night. This is a solid, neighbor Italian eatery I would recommend. Do speak up if any issues arise. They are responsive with zero attitude. read more

Our food arrive 1hr 5min after ordering No butter with bread basket. I requested it and got frozen butter. No variety of creams for coffee. whole milk only. Understaffed. And it was cold inside. Better temperature outside in February than inside. read more

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Just going to start with LYN one n she was awesome server took care of us like we were family food was very good Wednesday 1/2 on there wine great little spot read more

The best Italian food in the San Gabriel Valley. My favorites are the spaghetti Bolognese and the chicken piccata.

Disappointed! I was very disappointed with our last visit The service was average. The Italian chopped salad fell short of expectations and the chicken canaloni was dry. Over cooked. read more

My favorite local Italian place! 20 years and always get the fettuccine Alfredo and the focaccia bread to dip mmmm! Small n Cozy.

The food is amazing! Pasta, bruschetta and wine was all so good. Great service too! If you like Pesto, get the pesto pasta, I didn't get it but wish I did after tasting my husbands! read more

Walked in at 8:40pm were left standing at the host desk to be told they were closed, when hours listed say 9:30

I've been to this restaurant many times. In the past we've had mostly good experiences. Only a few negative experiences that were service related, which happened a few years ago. My last two times at this restaurant were very good experiences. read more

My sister, niece and husband had dinner here not long ago. The food was amazing. The service was excellent. Highly recommended.

Beware of this restaurant, waitress from Saturday is making decisions that can shut down this place. It's called "deceptive practices because of a potential higher tip! I got there knowing what I wanted because I viewed their menu online ahead of time. I pulled my phone out and pointed out what I wanted and mentioned the discrepancy of the prices. So, she replied that is the lunch menu--online, I said perfect since I was there slightly after 12:00. I was not trying to get away w/anything. In fact, I even placed an order to go. Well, here comes the bill, I asked what happened with the conversation we had about the lunch (1/2) order, she presented it never happened. In fact, she said "I keep telling the owner to change the online menu," then literally walked away. I was so angry and honestly, I should have NOT tipped her. But, I decided to just report this place instead. Now, that restaurant is at risk because they have an employee who is doing this to the owner to attempt to gain higher tips. Shameful! read more

Wonderful atmosphere and very quaint dining experience. I ordered chicken Marsala and was brought the wrong dinner initially and then when the correct plate arrives, the chicken was over-cooked and tasteless. After dining here a few times before I was very disappointed because of all the good experiences previously. Will go again and I'm sure it will be better as with the previous experiences. read more