Bottom level was 40% full 7PM on a Tuesday night. Upstairs was booked for private event…read more Server was professional if not a little stiff. Place has "very fancy" feel and would be good for special events/celebration dinners. Free bread to start was fine but not the best I have had. I prefer mine with butter but the oil/vinegar is probably more typical. We tried the: Calamari: 10/10, great texture, loved that we got 2 sauces to dip in. Fettuccine Tavolino (cheese wheel pasta): 10/10. Boyfriend was not too full after. Pasta was cooked perfectly. Nice cheesy creamy flavor. Ravioli Alla Zucca: 9/10, I can't remember if there were 6 or 7 ravioli in the dish. Very pleasing presentation. In my opinion too many sundried tomatoes. I love that it comes with sundried tomatoes as that added some great tang/flavor. Ravioli themselves were perfectly cooked. Brown butter sauce was excellent and wanted more. Creme Brule: 9/10, exactly as expected, definitely enough to share between 2 people. Affogato: vanilla gelato was 11/10 good to me but boyfriend didn't like the flavor. We both agree the espresso was excellent. Very small portion (too small to share!). Free cookies at the end were fine. Overall food was excellent and I'll be back but to try something different on the menu.

I had really high hopes for this meal but it was just so very disappointing and I can't imagine…read moreever returning. To be clear, the service was not 1 star. We were greeted nicely, asked where we wanted to sit and had our water orders taken quickly. We had to wait a while for our server but I'm going to give him the benefit of the doubt as I don't think he is a server and may have had other things to do. But it w asnt busy and we were paying a lot so I should expect a little more attentive service. We eventually ordered an appetizer, each had a special and drinks . The appetizer was a lobster and cream cheese dip with toasted pita. And it was very good, though the pita was just cut in triangle. Hard to mess that up. The dip was fantastic and cheesy with big chunks of lobster. Great start and we were excited. That is the end of anything good. My wife ordered the special ravioli with shrimp, scallops and mussels. The shrimp was decent but nothing special. The scallops needed a better sear and were a bit soggy. The mussels were so small as to be almost tasteless. But the crime was the actual ravioli. It was thick and under cooked. The stuffing was good but you can't get over the huge bites of undercooked pasta. It was very off putting. The sauce and stuffing made it palatable but my wife couldn't finish .And I know it wasn't just us because I talked to friends at another table who said the same thing about theirs. I ordered the surf and turf special. Big mistake. Great presentation with the big lobster tail and good looking steak. The lobster was good. Not great. But it was a bit bland if you didn't dip it in the butter. And it seemed way smaller than the shell. I gave a bite to my wife and that left me with basically 3 more bites. And I'm not talking big bites. Normal bite sizes. Seemed the shell was larger than the meat in it. The steak looked great. But I couldn't even swallow the first bite. It was so stringy and fatty. It is hard trying to spit out food at a fancy restaurant. But I had to. And not just once! Every piece around the edge was fatty and gristly and stringy and I couldn't eat it. I tried to cut around the sides and just eat middle pieces. Managed to get a couple pieces but most of them were still stringy and I had to chew forever to get it down to size to swallow. My jaws hurt. In the end, I managed to eat less than half and left two big spit balls of inedible meat and the circumference of fat on the plate. To make it worse, it was close to rare and almost raw looking in some parts despite ordering medium rare. Just an awful steak all around. The mashed potatoes were very good though not plentiful and not near enough to overcome the meat. The veggies of one carrot, one bush of broccoli and a couple soggy zucchini slices were well done and actually I could have made a meal of them and been almost satisfied. When we started the dinner a group of four was sat behind us and they were the loudest people ever. No indoor voices. They seemed to know our waiter as they had a couple loud conversations with him and he was over a lot. I mean our food was terrible but the ambience had been nice. There was at least that. But now even that was ruined by these people. And I know I can't blame the restaurant for that. But I will say that they got much more attention from that point than we did. I actually think he came over exactly once to see how things were and we didn't get offered another drink at all. Our water glasses were refilled, not always by him. Again, maybe he had other things to do, but he seemed to have time for this other table. But I would still expect more attentive service at a place like this. By this time, we just wanted to leave. My wife still had half her plate and my plate looked like a bloody massacre on porcelain. Then our waiter came with a dessert with a sparkler going. Our friends surprised us by ordering it. It was bread pudding with a ball of vanilla ice cream. The bread pudding was good not great. IBut it was passable and it was free so that makes it better. Ice cream is ice cream and great but it is ice cream and hard to mess that up. In all it was a passable dessert but did not come close to making up for the atrocity that was the main course. Unfortunately, we are not the kind to send food back or cause a scene but it would have been deserved. Anyways, he leaves us the machine and we don't see him again. Got a good bye and thanks from the hostess but that was it. We got in the car and looked at each other and agreed it was terrible and we would never go back and that we would have a do-over anniversary in a couple months to make up for it. Such high expectations and promising start but overall not good at all. There are too many good restaurants to go to and explore in this city to waste another night there.

Place was 50% full Saturday at 2PM. Gender specific bathrooms with stalls…read more Place feels very classy and professional. Server was nice but never refilled our table water even after we moved it a couple times to be within her view of the table (my friend swears he saw her see us move it to the edge of the table too). Rialto Float cocktail was nice if you like Pisco. Royal Jamaican Ginger beer was good too. Olive Calde - large portion for price. Olives were fine. Calamari - 10/10 delicious, dips were great too. Gnocchi with pancetta - 10/10, surprising filling and even though the Gnocchi were huge chunks they were well cooked. Waitress recommend Campanella Aragosta - 7/10. If you like spicy it's fine but otherwise the flavor is actually very bland. Pasta itself was unique and well cooked. Large portion. Beef Brisket Agnolotti - 7/10, 8 large ravioli filled with brisket. Sauce was good, ravioli were well cooked but brisket inside was pretty underwhelming. Friend who got this dish was ++ hungry still after and said he would order something else next time for the price. Funghi Cipolla - 8/10, it was as expected. Ricotta cheesecake - cheesecake itself was great with the ricotta taste but crust was soooo bad. So overly thick and dry and considering our waitress failed to give us water the entire meal it was impossible to eat (so dry). Date cake - Unfortunately they didn't have gelato as was advertised on the menu to go with the cake so whipped cream was substituted. Was told this only after we ordered and friend asked for the flavors of gelato. Cake had a few uncooked flour lumps. Flavor was fine but not as flavorful/spice-heavy as I hoped. Sprouts on top looked really messy but tasted fine. Overall not a seamless experience as I would have expected from an establishment of this caliber.

It was my first experience. It was a sunny day and we looked for a nice restaurant with patio and…read morewe found this restaurant and went there. The place was beautifully designed and decorated. The staff were friendly and they had a big patio. We ordered some drinks and all of them were delicious and fantastic. The appetizers were delicious with big portions. The food was delicious and we loved them. Desserts were also very delicious! Overall we loved our experience and we will definitely go back there again! :)

Easy to find the parking lot but the actual restaurant it quite hidden in the strip-mall complex…read more Parking is right in of the restaurant. We were asked if we made reservations and then made to feel it was a busy night when he "made room for us". 20% full when we arrived at 5:15PM. 60% full at 6:45PM when we left. Fancy place that would be great for a nice date. Waiter was nice and refilled our waters once. Bread was brought soon after being seated. Nice and fresh with an excessive amount of mini butters. BUT on the bill there was an "Open table" charge of $1 that I had to ask about and he said it was for the bread. Little shocked and disappointed so many other restaurants (Old Spaghetti Factory, Red Lobster, Olive Garden) provide FREE unlimited bread. Also just wish the waiter would have asked if we even wanted bread that costs. Loved that there were hand sanitizers on each table. We ordered the "Allegros famous Caesar salad" as a starter, $13. Waiter offered to split it onto 2 plates to make it less awkward to share which was nice. 9/10. Dressing was 10/10 but some big lettuce stems and big pieces made it awkward to eat. I got the Penne con Asparaci. Looked quite bland but there was a small pool of sauce under the noodle pile. Noodles were cooked well. Sundried tomatoes were plentiful and flavorful. Asparagus was perfectly cooked. This was a half order $18 and it was a Lot of pasta. Can't imagine how big the full order is. Only ate half. Overall, a little bland (sauce was bland) but everything was well cooked and a nice blend of flavors. My mother got the Vegetariana pizza. Only 1 size available so be prepared to share or take leftovers. Decent price, $23. She did eat half a pizza on her own. Crust was great, very thin and perfectly cooked but not burnt. Toppings were very nice but the artichoke hearts were really big and awkward to eat. Personally, would love to see more zucchini/all vegetables evenly on top but overall flavor was good. 9/10. We also got the tiramisu dessert that was recommended, $9. Crème caramel and chocolate cake were also available per the verbal dessert menu. Tiramisu was fine but I would not order again 6/10. Cookie/lady-fingers were very soft/mushy and no texture. Very light mascarpone flavor (I like it slightly stronger). With 1 appetizer, 2 entrees, and 1 dessert it worked out to ~$70 for 2 people. Overall, a fine place for Italian food but I would recommend the half orders of pasta and the pizza (I like the crust!).

We did pizza takeout from Allegro and it was great. We're really looking forward to ordering a…read morepasta and entree very soon. My husband was offered a glass of wine as he was early! He enjoyed it so much that he bought a bottle the next day! If Mr. Grumble enjoys something is has to be good!

Came here on a date night and was greeted right away. There…read moreweren't that many people when we came in which was great. To our surprise, the food portion was big so we were happy with that. It also tasted great so can't complain

A friend of mine and I were at the restaurant at 2 pm on April 8 celebrating my birthday. I used to…read morework close by and frequented your restaurant often. The Diavola was my favorite dish and I loved it. The first shock was the price. $38 for pasta? I don't know what happened to your food quality and presentation but it was sadly lacking yesterday. The chicken looked as though it had been hacked any old way and was not juicy and tender at all. I had to dig to find any lobster at all. I was hugely disappointed with the meal. I will try to send pictures of the chicken especially. I'm afraid I will not be back until some changes are made. And will not recommend your restaurant either until something is done to change my mind. Do the right thing to keep a regular customer. Know what I mean? Regards, Lyn Miller

This is my second trip to Sorrentino's Little Italy…read more Last time I was there, I had the pasta Stephenson which was full flavored and nicely cooked. This time I had the gnocchi Gorgonzola which is one of my favorite things of all time. Sadly, this gnocchi Gorgonzola was gummy and didn't have enough Gorgonzola for my taste. Still I do believe this is a matter of taste because it wasn't poor quality. Having said that... The service here is outstanding. Atmosphere is wonderful. And it might have just been an off night... Everything else we had as a table was well prepared. We had arancini, calamari, and some salads, all which received few complaints from our large group. I find the wine to also be reasonably priced which is another reason to go back. If I could do it again: Calamari (arancini was less outstanding) Pasta Stephenson Amari for dessert (the Amari was delicious.)

If you try to think of the longest standing Italian restaurant in Edmonton, you will likely come up…read morewith Sorrentino's. Now an empire with six restaurants in the Edmonton area, three pizzerias, a cafe, cooking classes, catering, annual festivals, and tons of philanthropic work... Sorrentino's is a force. It all started with Carmelo Rago, who came to Canada from Italy as a child and opened Sorrentino's in 1979. It's now 44 years later and the restaurant group is certainly the largest and most recognizable Italian restaurant brand in the city. Edmonton Journal has named them the Best Italian Restaurant 2020 and Favourite Italian Restaurant 2022. No matter what corner of the city you happen to be in, Sorrentino's is likely there. I decided to pay them a visit on a Saturday evening and I specifically set my sights on the Little Italy location in the McCauley area. Of the six restaurants currently operating, this one is the oldest. All of the other restaurants boast massive, gleaming, modern dining rooms... But Little Italy remains humble. You can feel the roots of the business in the space. There are no more than ten tables in the dining room and as such, a reservation is necessary. The best part is that they have tried to keep the same atmosphere and food as the first year that they opened. It's genius, really, to operate a restaurant that fully captures and maintains the nostalgia of the brand. The building feels a bit like an Italian villetta in the countryside, with dark wooden beams and a fireplace in the center of the space as a focal point. It's warm, cozy, and feels special. Seated by the window, I could take in the room and feel the vibe of the history reverberating in the walls. I gazed over the wine list but in the end I asked if the bartender could make a Negroni ($9.95). There was no cocktail menu in sight, but I was fairly certain that they would be able to make me this classic Italian cocktail. Our server confirmed that they could indeed. Made with gin, vermouth, Campari, and garnished with a slice of orange peel (I'm pretty sure this one was served with a slice of lemon instead), this cocktail has become my go-to when I dine at Italian restaurants. I find that the slightly bitter flavour balances well and cuts through the heaviness of Italian foods, similar to how I love to drink a can of Brio when I eat a pizza. It wasn't the best negroni that I've ever had, but this no-fuss version delivered the flavour notes that I was hoping for. A basket of warm bread and butter was also delivered to the table and I settled in happily for a delicious carb-filled journey. An antipasti was a must and all of the classics are on the menu; from bruchetta to arancini. However, I was in the mood for the Calamari Fritti (Flour-coated squid, deep-fried with canola oil, served with spicy tomato sauce - $16.00). Something easy to share and fun to eat. First of all, I loved the plate that this dish was served on because it was refreshingly adorable! We squeezed the lemon over top and began to dunk the crispy rings of squid into the sauce. Delizioso! The calamari was cooked to absolute perfection, which can be tricky sometimes. The meat was tender and not at all rubbery. The fried batter coating was light and crispy without being too heavy. I loved the zesty tomato sauce but I wouldn't exactly call it "spicy." It's so interesting that in Greece this same dish is served with tzaziki. In Spain it's allioli. In Italy; sugo. All of these Mediterranean countries have their own similar versions and each are wonderful. I wanted to bring some freshness to the meal and looked to the insalate section for the answer. While I was very close to ordering the caesar (made with anchovy dressing as per tradition) I had to go with the Bocconcino (Fresh mozzarella, tomato, basil, oregano, EVOO, balsamic vinaigrette - $14.00 for full size) because it's one of my favourites. In retrospect, I probably should have ordered the sorrentino salad because it's named after the restaurant itself. Beautifully plated and wonderfully fresh, I loved the bright slices of roma tomatoes. This salad is like eating in an Italian garden and the mild slices of bocconcini complimented the dish well. The olive oil and balsamic really punched this simple dish up in a delightful way. My only complaint is that I felt that the dried oregano was a bit heavy-handed and instead I could have used a bit more coarse salt. When it came to my main dish it had to be pasta. It just had to be. There are hearty dishes on the menu that include several preparations of veal, chicken, and even braised beef short ribs, but I had to choose one of the delicious pasta preparations. There are nine different options to select from and for me, it had to be the Gnocchi Gorgonzola ($24.00 for full size). All of the pasta dishes (and the salads as well) are available in full or half sizes, which I think adds a great way to customize your meal and also helps to accommodate your level of ap

First time dining at the restaurant. Have heard many good things about it and also very busy every…read moretime driving by. Went for dinner, it was fantastic. Wish I had taken photos. Our server, Eddy was great. Personable and helpful. Highly recommend and will go back for sure.

Busy Sunday brunch but waited about 10mins to be seated. Despite being busy had great service - we…read moresat in the bakery side which was cute but a bit cramped. LOVED the coffees - tiramisu and ?french toast. Food was good (crepes and breakfast hash) but the star of the show was the drinks! Had a crème brulee cinnamon bun as well but wish we would have tried the standard or tiramisu instead.

Pazzo Pazzo is a great place for dinner after work, or before a game or a show. The service at…read morePazzo Pazzo was good, and the staff were friendly. However, at times, it felt like the service was a bit slow. The restaurant has an intimate atmosphere, which is nice for a cozy dinner. We ordered the Bruschetta, Penne Pazzo, and of course the Tiramisu! I must say, the quality and taste of the food hasn't changed in the last 10 years. It's still delicious, and the portion sizes are quite generous. Pazzo Pazzo is easy to access, with an entrance right off the street and low tables for comfortable dining. Street parking can be limited, but there are parking lots nearby, so you should be able to find a spot.

The absolute best pasta in Edmonton. The portions are HUGE, and the taste is exceptional. I go in…read moreknowing that my leftovers will be a full meal worth! The service is always wonderful and quick, even when they're busy.

Always incredible service and exceptional food. Easily the best mussels in the city. I do not say…read morethis lightly. All of their apps are great. Their steak is one of the hidden gems of the city. The owner, Sergio, has created an Edmonton staple and gem here. One of the best restaurants in the city. Iykyk

Not sure where to park but big sign out front so you can't miss it. Greeted at the door and were…read moreseated in "over-flow". Which worked out super well as it was live jazz night and the music was soooo loud in the main room I was glad to be in over-flow. Waitress was very kind, efficient and friendly. I got the Rigatoni in Walnut Cream Sauce: pasta was cooked perfectly. Cream sauce was nice but no walnut taste. Only like 6 walnuts on top. Would have liked to be offered a protein I could add. Would have liked more walnut crumbles in it. 8/10. My Mother got Spaghetti Carbonara: 9/10. Not the best I've ever had but this was the best dish of the night. Lots of bacon. Noodles were cooked perfectly. Sister got Angel Hair Sergio: she liked. great balanced meal with really well cooked chicken ( not dry!) and lots of veggies. Overall very well cooked pasta and some good sauces/flavors.