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Alloro

307 E. 77th St., New York, NY, 10021
nr. Second Ave.
212-535-2866

7.8 "Recommended"
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75% Would you go back?
66% Would you take a date?
25% Would you take kids?
75% Would you go on business?
75% Would you go on a special occasion?
Food: 8.0
Service: 9.3
Décor: 6.8
Value: 7.5
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A disappointment

Sandy MacDonald from 02554 | Posted on 1/19/09

Overall Rating: 4 (Not Recommended)
Would you go back? No
Would you take a date? No
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? No
Would you go on a special occasion? No
Food: 4
Service: 9
Décor: 2
Value: 3

We wandered in during Restaurant Week, and though the prix fixe seemed a bargain (especially vis a vis a la carte), it really wasn't. Despite an enticing menu (all sorts of odd, intriguing ingredient combos), the results were dull: e.g., the cannelini bean puree with "anchovy oil drippings" tasted like thin gruel, and the pork loin with spicy honey sauce meant dry slabs aswim in a pool of insipid sweetness. Nothing awful -- but nothing good, either. We thought we were venturing into the well-trod world of exquisite neo-Italian fare than New York is known for; no such luck. Oh, and the decor -- windowless back room with leatherette seats -- was commensurately drab. On the plus side, the owners and servers were gracious. That's just not enough, though, to compensate for the menu-to-table gap.

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3 out of 5 people found this review helpful.

Perfecto!

Sancc891 from 11201 | Posted on 7/28/08

Overall Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? Yes
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
Food: 10
Service: 10
Décor: 10
Value: 10

Great Italian food. Creative and satisfying. Warm inviting setting with a very nice decor and effective lighting. Creative desserts including Blueberry Bavarian Cream with wild berries and lemon liqueur foam are to die for. I don't live near by at all yet it was a great experience, it was totally worth it!

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6 out of 7 people found this review helpful.

one more italian joint in the u.e.s.? great eats at alloro

dirk_diggler from 10021 | Posted on 7/14/08

Overall Rating: 8 (Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? Yes
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
Food: 9
Service: 9
Décor: 6
Value: 7

gina and salvatore are truly great hosts and while the decor is still in need of work. for starters, the lonzo (cured pork) is amazing, some of the best i've had, wonder where they get it. for primi the scallops are the standout, the pistachio adds a great flavour that works. for the pastas, a huge favourite is the veal ragu, a huge portion at a great price, well balanced and light. the fava bean tonnarelli is also well done, a bit heavier, but the fava bean puree is rather light. the small bits of langoustine are a rich touch. the fried spaghetti is novel, hard to eat, but fun dish. the crispy cannelloni are solid, nothing special, but a good pasta. for the mains, the steak is uninspiring coupled with the potatoes, but the lavender swordfish is truly a different meal. the herbal taste really works. a great place, a great neighbourhood joint, the wine list needs some help, but the place is young. while not a destination place, with such a welcoming environment with great hosts and food, you won't be disappointed.

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7 out of 9 people found this review helpful.

Not your standard spaghetti bolognese

josephjacobs from 10021 | Posted on 6/30/08

Overall Rating: 9 (Highly Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? (NA)
Would you take kids? Yes
Would you go on business? Yes
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
Food: 9
Service: 9
Décor: 9
Value: 10

Just another upper east side Italian restaurant? Who needs it. We do. My wife and I brought friends of ours to this new establishment and had a great experience. An enterprising couple demonstrated that a new restaurant can have their act together. She is the manager and he is the cook. The experience was delightful. The food is interesting and not just the standard spaghetti bolognese which is certainly available on every corner. The appetizer, pasta, entree and dessert selections are all well prepared, delectable, imaginative variations on your typical Italian offerrings. In addition, they are priced well. Alloro presently offers a great selection of wine and beer which is priced reasonably. We will certainly return shortly.

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8 out of 11 people found this review helpful.

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