L'allegria, conceived by brothers Saverio and Giovanni Allocca in 1984, experienced a meteoric rise to stardom. It has maintained its lofty status due to the Allocca's dedication to optimum quality. The fashionable ristorante, with the casual feel of al fresco dining in a Mediterranean courtyard, features proficient, unpretentious European-style service, an award-winning wine cellar and a New York City trained kitchen staff.
The delicate blend of exquisite renditions of authentic cuisine and wines from Italy's diverse regions, coupled with L'allegria's charming ambiance, create the quintessential Italian dining experience. As a result, L'allegria consistently wins the acclaim of restaurant critics and the applause of diners.
The delicate blend of exquisite renditions of authentic cuisine and wines from Italy's diverse regions, coupled with L'allegria's charming ambiance, create the quintessential Italian dining experience. As a result, L'allegria consistently wins the acclaim of restaurant critics and the applause of diners.
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L'Allegria is the proud recipient of the - DiRoNA (Distinguished Restaurants of North America) Award - Joins the Ranks of the Most Celebrated Restaurants in United States, Mexico and Canada. More than just the freshest and most genuine ingredients going to our food. Every dish is directly influenced by the finest traditions of Italian Cuisine and the land and history that made them so.
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Rob P.
Jan 26, 2022
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Robert Quinn
Jan 04, 2022
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Emma Anderson
Dec 23, 2021
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Luci B.
Dec 16, 2021
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Kam Kam
Dec 15, 2021
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Tyler Cunningham
Oct 29, 2021
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Mary Cecere
Oct 29, 2021
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Nancy Innella
Oct 19, 2021
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Sina A.
Aug 13, 2021
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Alessandra Bishop
Jan 19, 2020
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I would definitely recommend this restaurant! It’s very spacious for large groups and also has a great atmosphere for a romantic date. They don’t have high chairs for small babies but managed to accommodate our little one. The food was delicious and the service impeccable. It’s now one of my favorites!
Maureen D.
Jan 10, 2020
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I don't understand the low stars on a lot of these reviews. The guy I dated in my late teens used to bring me here every Valentine's Day, occasional dates, and it was his family's go-to spot for parties.
I have eaten & enjoyed several different dishes here, but absolutely fell in love with the Aragosta specialta della casa.. Lobster chunks in a cognac sauce.. Omg. I had mentioned it to my bff forever ago and since we recently ventured out of friend zone territory, he chose this place for our first official date. It has been over 15 years since I've had my lobster special
I have eaten & enjoyed several different dishes here, but absolutely fell in love with the Aragosta specialta della casa.. Lobster chunks in a cognac sauce.. Omg. I had mentioned it to my bff forever ago and since we recently ventured out of friend zone territory, he chose this place for our first official date. It has been over 15 years since I've had my lobster special
Anne M.
Dec 16, 2019
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I have been here with groups of 6-12
Good food and excellent service
However came with a group of 40 and ate upstairs
The service and food were not good at all
They could not support red wine at the bar,
Service (2 servers for the whole group) was SLOW
Worst of all were the entrees. My vegetables were cold my fish lukewarm.
Our server never came back to ask if everything was ok
Such a huge disappointment
Good food and excellent service
However came with a group of 40 and ate upstairs
The service and food were not good at all
They could not support red wine at the bar,
Service (2 servers for the whole group) was SLOW
Worst of all were the entrees. My vegetables were cold my fish lukewarm.
Our server never came back to ask if everything was ok
Such a huge disappointment
Jacqueline Cranston
Dec 10, 2019
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A perfect Rehearsal dinner, and an excellent experience. A couple of months prior, I had dinner there with my son and his fiance, and the meal was delicious, and we were in agreement. I booked it for their rehearsal dinner. The head count was hovering around 40 (BIG bridal party!) and the staff at L'Allegria could not have been more accommodating. The staff is friendly, willing to explain or answer questions and quite flexible. We knew we had some vegan/vegetarians attending, and asked if they could do a Pasta Primavera with no cheese, and they came up with a delicious dish. The menu offerings
David P.
Nov 13, 2019
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Lance Gillman
Oct 29, 2019
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Margaret G.
Jun 17, 2019
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This was not what I had expected from a restaurant in Madison, NJ. Was looking forward to eating here for a late Father's Day lunch. It's average at best. The restaurant was empty and the service extremely slow!
The octopus appetizer was good and tender. My pasta filled with sausage and broccoli rabe was too al dente'. This entree' comes with 4 huge portions. Dessert was good, but the fly flying around our table did not make it enjoyable. Will not be returning.
The octopus appetizer was good and tender. My pasta filled with sausage and broccoli rabe was too al dente'. This entree' comes with 4 huge portions. Dessert was good, but the fly flying around our table did not make it enjoyable. Will not be returning.
David S.
May 23, 2019
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Mike M.
May 13, 2019
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0 Zero Rating For This L'ALLEGRIA Resturante In prospect street Madison This Resturante Steel The Cridet Card Tips They Fire the Legal workers To Hire Illegal non documented Workers To Slave them & Not Paying them It is A Terrible place to dine in with the Food Recycled From table to table the Health department should give them a visit
Vincent E.
May 04, 2019
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Upscale Italian restaurant. It's not BYOB but the bottles of wine are reasonable. 30$ for a bottle of house $10 for a glass -$12 for cocktails.
We sat in the dining room but they have a bar/piano room where you can get food and tapas (small plates)
We ordered the Fresh Caves liver and chicken Parm. Chicken parm was good. Caves liver was excellent. I don't order it a lot so it was a nice surprise to see it in the menu.
All and all good food a little over priced especially considering it's NOT Byob. It's prob $60-80 per person.
We sat in the dining room but they have a bar/piano room where you can get food and tapas (small plates)
We ordered the Fresh Caves liver and chicken Parm. Chicken parm was good. Caves liver was excellent. I don't order it a lot so it was a nice surprise to see it in the menu.
All and all good food a little over priced especially considering it's NOT Byob. It's prob $60-80 per person.
Barbara Y.
Feb 23, 2019
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