Dining at Allora was a good experience from start to finish. The ambiance was elegant, the service impeccable, and the food good. Each dish, including the signature firey lambchop, was a masterpiece of flavor. The staff was knowledgeable and attentive, ensuring a memorable dining experience.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Porterhouse, Spagetti Meatballs, Gnocchi Pesto, Prosciutto, Pasta with Meatballs, Red Snapper
Cecilia L.
Food 3/5 Service 5/5 Ambience 4/5 Came here for a birthday celebration and the food was quite mid but service was phenomenal. They gave us complimentary drinks (limoncello + champagne) too. Fadil and Noli provided amazinggg service but I also don't appreciate when someone keeps telling me to write a review either so I can see how this place may be over rated because of that particular reason. We had a big group of 9 so we gave him the list of things that we wanted to order. What I didn't appreciate was they placed a few extra items without asking / consulting us first (what if someone's allergic?!) because they thought it wouldn't be enough. And our group doesn't eat that much so not surprised we didn't finish. 30 feet pasta 3.5/5: pasta here wasn't all that great but hey they're known for the 30 feet long pasta and they ordered another one so everyone had enough. They told us when it came too lol which was better than not knowing at all pesto Ghocci 3/5: quite bland and not good Lobster crab meat ravioli 4/5: one of the better dishes here Four cheese ravioli 3.5/5: this was mid Veal chop 2/5: didn't touch this because I didn't realize it was breaded lambchop 4.5/5: best thing here!! They do a great job with lambchops and the show was amazing too. For someone that doesn't like lamb because of the aftertaste - they do a good job here! Porterhouse 2/5: this was very disappointing and lacked taste and was rough. Prob the worse porterhouse I've had Filet of red snapper (denture Mediterranean) 4/5: this was a good change in palate after all the carbs prosciutto melon 4.5/5: this was one of the best things here - first time try prosciutto with mozzarella and melon and it was a great combo -- Chicken parm 1/5: we did not order this and no one touched it - but they put it in because it pairs well Would I come here again? Maybe for a celebration b/c they know how to get make you happy
Anita L.
Fadil and Noli was super sweet! They were great very nice. The 30 feet pasta was good and lamb chop. I would come again :) espically bc of the service.
Jessica Z.
Fadil and Morina were amazing hosts! Food was phenomenal from the prosciutto and melon to the veal. Made our birthday dinner an amazing occasion
Victor C.
Awsome vibe, the owner is funny, I enjoy the lamb, you got order that shit ..........
Kai Weigel
We are there for breakfast as guests of the “Bernic” Hotel. Very nice, attentive service, great service, unfortunately the breakfast itself wasn't good enough for the prices. In the evening the complete opposite. I have never experienced such an arrogant, self-absorbed counter worker who can't even make eye contact when ordering. This person's unpleasant attitude makes their stay in the evening miserable. A PITY
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
carrie olivero
Our doorman at The Lexington Hotel around the corner recommended to try this restaurant instead of another touristy steak house. We are so glad we made the switch! We had the porterhouse for two and it was so good. Service was amazing and quiet romantic atmosphere. Don’t pass it up!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ani H
Amazing and delicious food. Great atmosphere and customer service. Will be back for sure. Thank you
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Becky S.
We enjoyed this small, quaint restaurant very much. Food was great. Waiter was great. Bathroom is very nice. We'll be back!!
Andy M.
The food was basic. They gave me the wrong order, I had asked for chicken parmesan and they gave me veal parmesan. They also took 2 hours to get us our entrees. Service was slow and apparently don't understand customer requests.
I wish I had the five-star experience like other reviewers. We were visiting New York for a few days and would love to eat the best Italian food there. What a disappointment! I want my money back. The one star is for the ambiance. The host/waiter who took our order thought he was a character but he turned me off. We ordered certain appetizers for certain people in our group. He then gave all of us all appetizers ordered. He thought he knew best. One of us ordered salad with truffle oil. The truffle oil was not in it at all. When she complained to the manger who walked by, he dismissed her completely and said it was sprinkled on top and walked away. All the food was bland! None of us liked anything. There was nothing special, especially for the prices. I could make better Italian food, and I am Thai. The whole time I was there I thought this place was a scam. I had to write this review so others wouldn't waste time and money here.
Ray Potts
2 Aspects to this review:1. Allora linked to next door BERNIC Hotel for Bed & Breakfasts - provide top notch friendly & efficient service (Alyssa is excellent). Good varied menu from granola / oatmeal thro to hot meal choices.2. Special evening meal menu, with fantastic Italian food, & drinks, well cooked & presented. Very much a family style restaurant, and ideal for our last night.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
L C.
Selected this restaurant based on midtown location and star rating. I try to rate my dining experiences based on similar criteria for food quality, hospitality and ambiance. Unfortunately this meal was a disappointment, some fundamental issues which can't be overlooked. There is access to the restaurant from the lobby of the Meridian Hotel or the street. Decor is very basic. We were seated and waited almost 5 minutes for a server to approach with menus, a greeting or water. We ordered bottled water that was poured at a 180 degrees angle, very abruptly, to the very rim. Why that bugged me was, we could easily have used 3 less bottles of water and it was so aggressive. Cocktails took a very long time to arrive, approximately 40 minutes into the meal. We ordered a couple of appetizers, again took a long time, which were ok but I did not like the way the server reviewed the options, quite negatively, which was weird. Complimentary bread was quite hard and dry, but we were so hungry at this point it was good to have something to eat. My main course chicken was plentiful (4 pieces) but so hard I could not cut it, left most of it and I was not alone with this problem. The side of potatoes was meagre and served on a flat plate which is crazy considering it was so runny it was like water. I'm not going to detail every occurrence but the most crazy thing that happened was the server took one of our groups partially consumed wine glass and emptied it into mine. ?? Totally not food safe, shocking and unsanitary. Never seen anything like this before. I was in shock, others saw this and didn't understand why he did that. As a result I left an almost full glass of wine because it was co-mingled - yuck! Makes me wonder what they do in the kitchen, but reading some of their reviews it does seem like they have a serious service issue. I asked our table for their review and all said it took too long, service was sporadic and food was so so. Based on the food and service I left a 15% gratuity, which all things considered was generous. Admittedly less than normal but it wasn't great. When the server collected the cheque and saw the tip, he asked one of our party if there was a problem with the food or service. Really put him on the spot, particularly since he didn't pay the bill. After we left he mentioned this to me and I was upset. This was the same waiter that co-mingled my wine and should have, in my opinion, been fired right there and then. This was not an inexpensive meal. It should have been much better. They need to focus on food quality over pretence and fix the service issues. Sorry for the honesty, but L'Amico close by is much better.
I loved this place. The lobster bisque was on my top 3 favorites of all time. The veal with mushrooms was amazing. Perfect sauce. I had the risotto with mushrooms. The portions are plenty. Thanks
GoodFoodLAL
This was my first time dining at Allora. I have to say very simply, the food was delicious and the service was impeccable. There was a decent variety of specials, but i opted for pasta, just in that kind of mood. The pasta was cooked perfectly and the sauce was tasty. My cocktail was made just right and the wine selection was fantastic. I look forward returning.
Dining at Allora was a good experience from start to finish. The ambiance was elegant, the service impeccable, and the food good. Each dish, including the signature firey lambchop, was a masterpiece of flavor. The staff was knowledgeable and attentive, ensuring a memorable dining experience.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Porterhouse, Spagetti Meatballs, Gnocchi Pesto, Prosciutto, Pasta with Meatballs, Red Snapper
Food 3/5 Service 5/5 Ambience 4/5 Came here for a birthday celebration and the food was quite mid but service was phenomenal. They gave us complimentary drinks (limoncello + champagne) too. Fadil and Noli provided amazinggg service but I also don't appreciate when someone keeps telling me to write a review either so I can see how this place may be over rated because of that particular reason. We had a big group of 9 so we gave him the list of things that we wanted to order. What I didn't appreciate was they placed a few extra items without asking / consulting us first (what if someone's allergic?!) because they thought it wouldn't be enough. And our group doesn't eat that much so not surprised we didn't finish. 30 feet pasta 3.5/5: pasta here wasn't all that great but hey they're known for the 30 feet long pasta and they ordered another one so everyone had enough. They told us when it came too lol which was better than not knowing at all pesto Ghocci 3/5: quite bland and not good Lobster crab meat ravioli 4/5: one of the better dishes here Four cheese ravioli 3.5/5: this was mid Veal chop 2/5: didn't touch this because I didn't realize it was breaded lambchop 4.5/5: best thing here!! They do a great job with lambchops and the show was amazing too. For someone that doesn't like lamb because of the aftertaste - they do a good job here! Porterhouse 2/5: this was very disappointing and lacked taste and was rough. Prob the worse porterhouse I've had Filet of red snapper (denture Mediterranean) 4/5: this was a good change in palate after all the carbs prosciutto melon 4.5/5: this was one of the best things here - first time try prosciutto with mozzarella and melon and it was a great combo -- Chicken parm 1/5: we did not order this and no one touched it - but they put it in because it pairs well Would I come here again? Maybe for a celebration b/c they know how to get make you happy
Fadil and Noli was super sweet! They were great very nice. The 30 feet pasta was good and lamb chop. I would come again :) espically bc of the service.
Fadil and Morina were amazing hosts! Food was phenomenal from the prosciutto and melon to the veal. Made our birthday dinner an amazing occasion
Awsome vibe, the owner is funny, I enjoy the lamb, you got order that shit ..........
We are there for breakfast as guests of the “Bernic” Hotel. Very nice, attentive service, great service, unfortunately the breakfast itself wasn't good enough for the prices. In the evening the complete opposite. I have never experienced such an arrogant, self-absorbed counter worker who can't even make eye contact when ordering. This person's unpleasant attitude makes their stay in the evening miserable. A PITY
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
Our doorman at The Lexington Hotel around the corner recommended to try this restaurant instead of another touristy steak house. We are so glad we made the switch! We had the porterhouse for two and it was so good. Service was amazing and quiet romantic atmosphere. Don’t pass it up!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing and delicious food. Great atmosphere and customer service. Will be back for sure. Thank you
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We enjoyed this small, quaint restaurant very much. Food was great. Waiter was great. Bathroom is very nice. We'll be back!!
The food was basic. They gave me the wrong order, I had asked for chicken parmesan and they gave me veal parmesan. They also took 2 hours to get us our entrees. Service was slow and apparently don't understand customer requests.
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I wish I had the five-star experience like other reviewers. We were visiting New York for a few days and would love to eat the best Italian food there. What a disappointment! I want my money back. The one star is for the ambiance. The host/waiter who took our order thought he was a character but he turned me off. We ordered certain appetizers for certain people in our group. He then gave all of us all appetizers ordered. He thought he knew best. One of us ordered salad with truffle oil. The truffle oil was not in it at all. When she complained to the manger who walked by, he dismissed her completely and said it was sprinkled on top and walked away. All the food was bland! None of us liked anything. There was nothing special, especially for the prices. I could make better Italian food, and I am Thai. The whole time I was there I thought this place was a scam. I had to write this review so others wouldn't waste time and money here.
2 Aspects to this review:1. Allora linked to next door BERNIC Hotel for Bed & Breakfasts - provide top notch friendly & efficient service (Alyssa is excellent). Good varied menu from granola / oatmeal thro to hot meal choices.2. Special evening meal menu, with fantastic Italian food, & drinks, well cooked & presented. Very much a family style restaurant, and ideal for our last night.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Selected this restaurant based on midtown location and star rating. I try to rate my dining experiences based on similar criteria for food quality, hospitality and ambiance. Unfortunately this meal was a disappointment, some fundamental issues which can't be overlooked. There is access to the restaurant from the lobby of the Meridian Hotel or the street. Decor is very basic. We were seated and waited almost 5 minutes for a server to approach with menus, a greeting or water. We ordered bottled water that was poured at a 180 degrees angle, very abruptly, to the very rim. Why that bugged me was, we could easily have used 3 less bottles of water and it was so aggressive. Cocktails took a very long time to arrive, approximately 40 minutes into the meal. We ordered a couple of appetizers, again took a long time, which were ok but I did not like the way the server reviewed the options, quite negatively, which was weird. Complimentary bread was quite hard and dry, but we were so hungry at this point it was good to have something to eat. My main course chicken was plentiful (4 pieces) but so hard I could not cut it, left most of it and I was not alone with this problem. The side of potatoes was meagre and served on a flat plate which is crazy considering it was so runny it was like water. I'm not going to detail every occurrence but the most crazy thing that happened was the server took one of our groups partially consumed wine glass and emptied it into mine. ?? Totally not food safe, shocking and unsanitary. Never seen anything like this before. I was in shock, others saw this and didn't understand why he did that. As a result I left an almost full glass of wine because it was co-mingled - yuck! Makes me wonder what they do in the kitchen, but reading some of their reviews it does seem like they have a serious service issue. I asked our table for their review and all said it took too long, service was sporadic and food was so so. Based on the food and service I left a 15% gratuity, which all things considered was generous. Admittedly less than normal but it wasn't great. When the server collected the cheque and saw the tip, he asked one of our party if there was a problem with the food or service. Really put him on the spot, particularly since he didn't pay the bill. After we left he mentioned this to me and I was upset. This was the same waiter that co-mingled my wine and should have, in my opinion, been fired right there and then. This was not an inexpensive meal. It should have been much better. They need to focus on food quality over pretence and fix the service issues. Sorry for the honesty, but L'Amico close by is much better.
I loved this place. The lobster bisque was on my top 3 favorites of all time. The veal with mushrooms was amazing. Perfect sauce. I had the risotto with mushrooms. The portions are plenty. Thanks
This was my first time dining at Allora. I have to say very simply, the food was delicious and the service was impeccable. There was a decent variety of specials, but i opted for pasta, just in that kind of mood. The pasta was cooked perfectly and the sauce was tasty. My cocktail was made just right and the wine selection was fantastic. I look forward returning.