Via Allegro Ristorante

Have only been here a couple times but it was a great experience each time. This is a restaurant you go to for special occasions and spend some time enjoying taking it all in. Location is a little odd, but that doesn't mean anything.

Astonished at the prices given the location but I've been in the business and I know what it costs to serve good food so I waited with anticipation. Wine list is substantial - too much so, and no help from the waiter to narrow the field (or hold the darn thing). This theme of inattention continued throughout the meal - fresh ground pepper was offered after everyone was halfway through their main course. Dessert/coffee offered quite some time after main course was cleared - OK for a leisurely dinner perhaps but not for lunch. Ordered the arctic char with sea scallops ($45) - char was hopelessly overcooked as was my dining companion's to the point of severe dryness. Scallops were perfect. Came with veg's and beans -OK but not great and could have sworn the waiter said it came with saffron risotto during his opening pitch. No mention of the price of the specials was made either - pet peeve #1. Normally I would have complained but we were on lunch with co-workers and didn't have time to wait for the AWOL waiter to go through the motions of replacing it. Pet peeve #2 is the waiter picked up the signed credit card slip before we left - perhaps to see if we penalized him for lousy service (we didn't). There are a ton of restaurants in the city that serve better food for 1/2 to 2/3's the price and offer better service and ambience. I recommend you save your money for them.

The wine list is a freaking encyclopedia! and the...

The wine list is a freaking encyclopedia! and the sommelier was extremely well qualified. This is something everyone has to experience! I have been going to this restaurant for 3 yrs now and will always come back!

Hands down. Food is always good. Service is...

Hands down. Food is always good. Service is always good. Beautiful dining room. Only complaint is that they are getting too busy and I have to make a reservation now. The leek and cilantro risotto is creamy smooth and perfectly executed. Trio of lamb is a dream come true with the thought of it making me salivate in anticipation. It does not disappoint. My wife enjoys the duck confit risotto. Rich for my taste but she eats the entire serving. Several exotic meats on the menu that don’t tempt me. I only ate horse in Europe by accident and am not willing to embrace it here. I find the boozy crust on the cheesecake harsh so I stick with the tiramisu. And I do not share it with anyone. I like this place. It is worth the drive for a social night out. 4 stars. Will be back.

Simply the best most relaxing meal I have ever...

Simply the best most relaxing meal I have ever had while dining out. Great food with the largest Malt Whisky list I have ever seen. It is nice to enjoy a Scotch in a fine ding restaurant with real food instead of a pub. The great thing is that I entertained 3 clients who loved it and I didn't break the budget. One of them was avegetarian and there was plenty for him to choose from.