Via Allegro Ristorante

My girlfriend and I dined in for my birthday today. The service as you walk in was exceptional and very welcoming. It’s evident the staff here work as a team. All the recommendations for food and drinks did not disappoint.

We want to shout out our server, Z, he was amazing and took good take of us from the start to the end.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The atmosphere is high end, great for dates and special celebrations. The food is delicious. The waiter was very pleasant and informative, but service was very slow throughout the entire night. Even as I was trying to leave, I had to flag a waiter down to get my coat from coat check. Allegro is also on the pricey end of the spectrum.

Vegetarian options: Vegetarian options are limited. I wanted the ricotta and spinach dish, but they sold out after I ordered it. They did offer to talk to the chef to figure out a vegetarian option that is not on the menu

Dietary restrictions: They're willing to work with dietary restrictions

Kid-friendliness: This is not really an atmosphere for kids, but there are no restrictions

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Truffled Mushroom Risotto

I recently dined at Allegro Italian Restaurant and found the experience mixed. The calamari appetizer was enjoyable, and while I appreciated the shrimp pasta, the sauce was less flavorful than expected. My first choice on the menu was sold out, which was disappointing. Their bar selection, however, was impressive, living up to Allegro's reputation for variety. The service was a bit lacking, as the staff appeared short-staffed; our server seemed overwhelmed, and I had to signal for attention twice, though he apologized for the oversight. Overall, it was a decent experience with some room for improvement. The atmosphere was divine. Otherwise, I would rate a 3

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 2

My goodness, how delicious! Spacious, welcoming place, slightly outside the center but in a very accessible area. So far so good but what really makes the difference are the people who work there and the incredible food! I ate an amazing sea bass and was pampered with a sweet spriz and a spicy Barolo Chinato. I thank Zlata the sommelier who works there and who recommended it to me. Unforgettable experience, I recommend it to all travelers passing through Toronto. PS- Among the top 4 wine lists in the state! More than 7000 wines on the list!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Zuppa Di Funghi, Crostata Ai Funghi, Frutti Di Mare Classico, Caponata, Zuppa, Maialino

Where do I even begin? Food: Good. Service: meh. We were really disappointed with the service here.

My mom is visiting from overseas, and since it's her birthday, we decided to take her to a nice restaurant to celebrate.

We brought a cake that I had ordered elsewhere, and I had already agreed to pay the service fee when we arrived. For some context, my mom is East Asian, and this is her first time in Canada. Unfortunately, most of the steak dishes would be too rare for her taste, plus she’s not a big fan of seafood, and she doesn’t drink wine. I know I know - it really doesn’t leave us with a lot of options, and it’s always a bit tricky eating out with her. But it was still her birthday so…

In the end, she only wanted one of the pasta dishes, so the 3 of us ended up ordering an appetizer, 3 pasta dishes and some light cocktails (which she barely touched because she doesn’t drink much alcohol).

Here’s the thing - I get that waiters often rely on tips and commission based on the number of dishes or wines sold, but our waiter (who seemed like a nice enough guy and took the time to explain the menu), seemed unimpressed by our choices (no $$$ for him?) — just 1 appetizer, 3 pasta dishes, some cocktails and no wine. As the night went on, the service became noticeably slower and slower, almost to the point where it was hard to ignore.

I spent most of the night trying to keep my mom’s spirits up because it was her birthday, but my boyfriend was annoyed with the waiter’s attitude and didn’t want to stay there anymore. It took some convincing to get him to leave some tip, even though I agreed the service really really fell short.

What can I say? Please step up your customer service so that diners don’t leave feeling uncomfortable or disappointed during a special occasion?…

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 1

Wowowowowow is all ill say. Just go and try for yourself! You ? will ? not ? regret ? it!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Truffled Mushroom Risotto

A beautifully decorated restaurant that invites you to spend a cozy evening here. We were in a group of 5 people and had a great table.

The service was very friendly, attentive and helpful in choosing the dishes. Different dishes were shared as starters, which were delicious! The main courses ranged from stone oven pizza to homemade pasta. The portions were adequate and the taste was excellent.

We really enjoyed the evening. We'll definitely be back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

A true 5 star dining experience!!! Atmosphere is great for any occasion and the food was delicious. We had a memorable dinner

Great experience today, we celebrated our anniversary and received great service by Bernard!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Food is very overpriced.
Pizza's were terrible, and at $30.00 each, they should be amazing.
Salad was also below average.
Very disappointed
Service and venue are definitely 4 plus.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 2

Service: 4

I have driven by this place a million times over the last 20 years and never went there because the sign looked old & dated but OMG!!! Never judge a book by its cover. This place is phenomenal. Our scallop crudo was amazing with a show stopping performance. A must have. The special tonight was duck ravioli and it was incredible. Once we finished we got a strawberry sorbet palette cleanser. I had the rack of lamb - it was honestly... a flavor bomb. Wow. Everything was incredible. Service is like Michelin 3-Star performance. They've been here 27 years! Everyone should experience it. Once you know... You know... I'm definitely coming back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Rack of Lamb, Whole Branzino, Scallop Crudo

Great spot!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Title: A Fabulous Birthday at Via Allegro

Celebrating my birthday at Via Allegro was an unforgettable experience from start to finish. The impeccable service, delectable cuisine, and charming ambiance left nothing to be desired. From the moment we stepped in, we were greeted warmly and guided to our table, where every detail was attended to with care. The menu boasted a tempting array of dishes, each one bursting with flavor and expertly prepared. From the first bite to the last, every dish was a delight to the senses. The ambiance was elegant yet inviting, setting the perfect tone for a memorable celebration. Overall, dining at Via Allegro was an absolute pleasure, and I can't wait to return for another exceptional experience.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

My simple dish, lobster puttenesca, was OK. Not really noticeable. I would have liked to try some of the other dishes.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Fantastic food and service. Enough said. Chef Marco is very talented.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5