Charged me for an Italian sub with hardly any meat on it. I think I had more meat on my sandwich in 3rd grade

Amazing pasta !!!! And the bread is so delicious!!! The guy is amazing and works hard .. don't be weird out of how it looks inside ..the Pasta is worth it read more

No distance can keep me away from Alfredo's! My favorite place to go for Italian. Alfredo is kind and hard working. The homemade pasta is amazing! read more

A family business that transports you to Italy!! Their homemade pasta is worth it, even though there's a surcharge, I really recommend trying it!! Their pastas have gotten me through a lot of. read more

Delicious pasta at great prices! Perfect lunch spot. Don't miss out on the chicken saltimbocca Pro tip: get some homemade tiramisu made by Alfredo's wife Valeria!! read more

Place was fantastic, small place but really great food, 10/10. Went with carbonara and was very happy with it

I've liked the food in the past, however, last time I picked up from there the chef was not wearing a mask when I came in and he did not put one on at any point when preparing food either. If I can't trust you to take a pandemic seriously, how can I trust you to take food storage/preparation seriously? Have not been back since, but if he's changed his habit, please let me know because I do want to give this little place my business, but safety comes first. read more

This place is amazing! Little hole in the wall spot, the pizza and the pasta here is amazing. I was craving Italian and this hit the spot and then some. Highly highly recommend. I got the carbonara and my husband got the chicken cutlet parmigiana. We also got the Quattro formagio pizza, everything was spectacular and the service was quick. Alfredo deserves all the stars. read more

This place makes AMAZING food. The chef makes everything to order...everything tastes so fresh and the prices are right! It's kinda a "hole in the wall" (limited seating/small) place so it can be easy to miss if you're not looking for it. DON'T though. Really...don't. read more

Excellent lobster ravioli and homemade pasta. Food is 4/5 but the service and price point bring it to 5/5.

From the outside, Alfredo's is so small and unimposing that you could almost miss it, but I'm glad I didn't. The food is cheaper than any restaurant in the North End and just as good, if not better. Only one man works the shop, but he does an amazing job. We ate inside the restaurant and our food was served quickly and was tasty. Will definitely be returning! read more

Alfredo's is a delicious and well priced hidden gem--definitely worth checking out if you live in Brighton/Allston. We've been eating there about once a week since we discovered him on Yelp a few months ago. (looking for GOOD food in Brighton/Allston--where let's face it-- there is so much crap food to be sifted through...thank Goodness for Yelp!) Alfredo's is a one man show--a place that is small on size but HUGE on taste, quality of ingredients, and authenticity. Chef/owner/host is from Italy and has been cooking forever--learning from his Mom and perfecting his skills at top restaurants in the North End until opening his own place here in Allston about 8 years ago. My advice: Eat there--fresh cooked pasta will suffer in transport...plus you will enjoy the smell of the garlic in the saute pan while you wait! DEFINITELY insist on the homemade pasta ($1.75 extra)..... Ask him to go a little "light" on the salad dressing...(each pasta dish comes with a small salad and great bread from the North End bakery-- I forget the name) Our favorites so far are anything with shrimp...the puttanesca...the chicken and eggplant parm combo...the francese...the garlic bread with or without cheese... In fact--Anything we've had has been great--which is why we keep going back and we try something new each time. Never disappointed..... Excellent dinner for 2 for around 30 bucks--Awesome! read more

It's a tiny shop with just one person working and he does a great job! Everything we've tried from there is amazing. The homemade pasta is always a must. The carbonara is tasty and so is the Alfredo. Their Greek salad with chicken is also a fav. It's one of our fav spots in Allston! read more

Lately I went to Alfredo's again (okay fine, I've been about 100,000,000,000 + times...) and I tried some new stuff, and I was just thinking how in my first review, I didn't talk about what delicious dishes he has. So here are some suggestions: I think all his pastas are amazing, but my favorites are -Chicken and brocolli in wine and garlic sauce -carbonara -bolognese -sorrentina and Chicken Marsala (it's under chicken dishes but it's pasta with chicekn mushroom in marsala sauce) It's my all time favorite. I came back from Italy a month ago, and this is the first thing I wanted to eat after arriving in Boston... :) The guy also makes amazing sandwiches. Parma Prosciutto is a super delious and refreshing sandwich that always puts a big smile on my face. I tried his chicken parm while a friend tried a BLT, and oh my, he is taking regular american sandwiches to another level...SO GOOD! He also has very good lobster ravioli, gnocchi, pizzas/calzones, and his antipasto della casa... simply perfect. I can eat the whole antipasto della casa with a whole plate of pasta, while Alfredo stands there and laugh at me for eating so much, because it's just so good. I believe he gives reasonable portion for the price he charge and I think the quality of the food shows serious effort from the chef. read more

Alfredo is a nice guy. I might have ordered wrong. I got a calzone with 4 ingredients on top of the cheese they all come with and what i got was a mostly empty burnt bread come on Alfredo wtf??? I will come in at some point and call you out on that because I'm from the neighborhood and that's just wrong. Second i ordered meatballs and he did say they weren't in house but when i asked if they were from a bag he said some lady made them home made when i tasted them they tasted just like the super market meatballs in a bag huge disappointment these folks that give this place 4 stars have no clue. It's a shame people with more discerning taste don't write reviews so that we the people that look for guidance are not mislead. Sorry Alfredo but you dissed me pal. read more

If you don't like this place, you need to take a hard look at your heart, and your stomach, and your life in general. My dad, despite all outer dad appearances (whatever that means...), is the realest foodie ever. He discovers local places like it's his job and is basically friends with everyone he meets. Anyway, this is relevant because he took us here to eat one day before we knew yelp existed... which is a long time ago, so clearly this review is overdue. We've been there quite often since and it is consistently excellent. The chef and owner is this gentle Italian man (Alfredo?) and you see him actually making the food! The pasta dishes are just honest goodness. You walk in and it feels like you're eating at a friend's house, a friend who cooks delicious comforting food. The way Alfredo prepares and makes his food is beautiful. You can tell he cares about the food he makes. The prices are absurdly reasonable (and please stay that way!) and my stomach thanks me after every meal here. You just feel warm inside. And happy. It's a small restaurant, sort of hole in the wall-y, but most people take the food to go, so eating in with a couple of family members or friends is very possible. I love this place. One of the best places in the Allston-Brighton area. Thanks dad! and Thanks Alfredo! read more

Alfredo has been cooking me dinner and lunch for 6 years now. I am a regular here for at least 3 meals per week. I speak from experience when I say that Aflredo is an authentic Italian cook pumping out amazing sandwiches, salads, pastas, and dinners. He has homemade pasta options, and the gnochi is top of the line. Top 5 items: 1. Alex or Jason special sandwich (not on menu, but ask for it) 2. Chicken Saltimboca 3. Greek Salad w/ grilled chicken 4. Eggplant Parmigana over linguini 5. Gnocchi w/ red sauce Truthfully, you cannot go wrong at this place. I cannot recommend this hidden gem highly enough. In the past, I have introduced like 20 friends of mine to this restaurant, and they are all regular customers now. read more

This place is the real deal. Best pizza for miles. The owner is great and the pasta dishes are cooked to "al dente" perfection. Try the chicken saltimbocca, it is one of my favorites. It's tiny and you know this place is authentic because of the RAI playing on the television in the corner. read more

I just finished one of the largest, most delicious, chicken cram packed Chicken Caesar sub I have possibly ever had. It was only $5! The chicken was fresh and moist, breaded, and thick. There was delicious tomatoes, lettuce, dressing, and all the rest. I will order from here again most definitely. It will be hard to try something new but I will force myself! read more

Placed an order for delivery and it took an hour to get my food despite them saying it would be 40 minutes. When my boyfriend went down to get the food, the guy had his hand out for tip and the bag by his side as if he wasn't going to give us the food without tip. I ignored the delay and the demand for tip since this place had such great reviews, but I was in for a huge disappointment. My boyfriend and I ordered a cheese calzone, gnocchi with the red sauce and mozzarella, the chicken and broccoli ziti with wine sauce, and a slice of tiramisu. First of all, the calzone was burnt on the bottom - like practically charred. The whole thing lacked flavor and freshness. The two pasta dishes were just as terrible. The gnocchi tasted like raw flour and the wine sauce in the ziti was uninspiring. The slice of tiramisu (which is $4) was extremely tiny! I've also had better. Overall, I'm left extremely unsatisfied and feeling a bit ripped off. I'd rather spend the extra money and go to Sabbatino's. This meal definitely ruined my night. read more

Got chicken broccoli Alfredo as a takeout and was disappointed to see that it's pretty light on the Alfredo. From other places it's usually nice and creamy and thick but this was too dry! read more

Alfredo's - Italian Near Me - Allston, Massachusetts

Small, cute place, cute owner, some dishes available with home made pasta. We stopped in for a little double date with our friends and it was a nice casual dinner with pretty great food. Prices are reasonable. Food can be taken out or eaten in. I think this place is a little under the radar, which makes it a nice underrated option for a bite for dinner or lunch. read more

You could easily walk past this place a few times without seeing it. Alfredo's is a true hidden gem of Allston! One of the few things I am proud of from my home state of New Jersey is our little hole in the wall Italian eateries that are the equivalent of eating food from your friend's parents' kitchen. Alfredo's achieves just that! The red sauce is so fresh and tangy and the pasta is cooked to perfection. The pizza is fantastic, if I close my eyes while eating it I would swear I am back in my old neighborhood pizza place where I had my 7th birthday party. I first heard about Alfredo's through Yelp (thank you all who have Yelped before me!) and I was so glad I took everyone's advice! The portions are huge and you definitely get more than your moneys worth. I usually spend about $12 and have enough food for two with one entree and a side. Its also more of a take out or delivery kind of place, I think there may be two tables crammed inside. read more

Alfredo's look like a worthless little shanty diner from the outside. You almost are afraid to spend your money there. However, those who can get past the exterior will find one of the cheapest and most delicious pasta joints they've ever been to. I got the Penne Carbonara. Very well done, and it cost me less than ten dollars. In addition to this, it was done within 7 minutes of getting there. The old man behind the counter is a great guy, and really goes out of his way to make you comfortable if you are eating in, which I'd recommend so that you can get this food straight off the fryer. Well deserving of 5 stars. read more

Before I start yapping about the amazingness that is Alfredo's, I want to thank my fellow Yelpers for guiding me here. You guys are the best! Now lets get down to Alfredo's.. Oh. My. God. If I was a BU undergrad I'd be screaming 'Omg! omg! omg! Like totally, like y'know, like its like totally awesome!'. But I'm not. This little family owned Italian place is amazing! From the food to the people who own it and serve you - this place is authentic. Now when I think of some delicious authentic Italian food, I don't think of a $50-60 meal at a restaurant where I will only go if its serving a restaurant week menu. Yes, I know, I'm a cheapskate. But what I do think of, is a small diner hidden in a city; so small that they barely have a seating area. I can only think of the owner as Alfredo himself. The father is the one who does deliveries for them, while the son cooks your meals. I didn't quite see a Mrs. Alfredo last night, but I'm sure she's out there at another time. I'm digressing way too much, y'think? Ok, so my friends and I decided to dine-in since we live a little far off and I was NOT going to let the T make me stand out in the cold for eternity while my food froze. We ordered the Chicken Parmesan sub, Chicken Carbonara sub and the Chicken Carbonara pasta. Wowiiiee! They all were so very delicious. The bread was crispy, not hard like some places. The subs are big enough to fill your stomach. Come to think of it, all their servings are pretty big. We are hungry little greedy pigs, so when we were done with the food we ordered Cannoli and a Tiramisu. There is a different taste to the Cannoli when served by a man with a heavy Italian accent. I don't know if its the accent that did it, but the desserts were both very tasty. Tiramisu can get ruined when its too sweet. Theirs is perfection for me. Another good point - the prices! I paid for one sub, one pasta, one soda and the Tiramisu - $19. Beat that! We were so happy we left a generous tip, I'm sure you will too when you eat here. Although they accepts cards, the server was very happy when we said we had cash instead. So people - go try this place, get addicted and I'm hoping they'll never go out of business. Support family places!!!!! read more

Maybe my hopes were too high from reading all the reviews here. Or maybe I ordered the wrong thing. But my "chicken cacciatora dinner" had about 5 or 6 little pieces of chicken in it. For $10 and change. Yes, it was very good, but I feel like I could have gotten way more delicious bang for my buck - and probably paid less - at Bottega Fiorentina. Oh, also, the "side of salad" was about 6 pieces of iceberg lettuce that didn't look very fresh, and the bread was tiny as well. If I could, I'd give Alfredo's an extra half star for being so damn close to my house. I'm sure I'll return for that reason, or try delivery, which might prompt me to re-vamp this. But for now, I had a good yet overpriced for what it was dinner. And I wish I'd gotten a cannoli. p.s. - Yelp says they take cards, but the guy told me it was cash only. Maybe they changed their policy... read more

This might be my new favorite take-out Italian place in the area. We got so much food - and good food at that - for so little money. And they delivered. Nice. We got the pasta bolognese, the chicken saltimbuca (which came with pesto pasta, bread and a salad), and a side of eggplant parm - which isn't even on their menu. The man on the phone had a very thick accent, but he was super friendly and I think he was the same guy who brought the food right to the door. They were very fast...when they said 30 minutes, they meant 30 minutes - maybe even less. My total price for all this food: $25. NICE. I'm totally ordering from here again. read more

This is my first review, so I'm going to keep it short. I just recently moved to Brighton from Norwood and have been incredibly happy with the number of delivery places here in comparison (Norwood had like 3 places, and all of them were Pizza). In any case, I *love* this place. I don't know why the last review said they don't deliver anymore - they've delivered to me consistently. The food is great, and you can tell it's not the mass-produced crap you find at Bertucci's. When I order the same guy picks up every time - and I believe when asked he said he was Alfredo. I'm assuming he also cooks the food by the way he handled my requests. He's open to making anything however you want it - as long as you can convey it to him that is. Communication is sometimes an issue with his heavy accent, but he's never come off as rude as a result or anything. The delivery is the fastest I've experienced in Boston hands down. I place an order and it's at my door around 10-15 minutes later. A+. I've ordered from them about 3-4 times since discovering them last week. read more

I just finished a delivery meal from Alfredo's, and I'm still filled with the warm glow of really REALLY good bread and chicken. If you like chicken parm subs, you pretty much have to love this place. I'm a fan of their salads, and their pasta trades in the usual massive portions for delicacy and quality... but still plenty to eat. As I mentioned, I'd get any of their subs, and their Amatriciana pasta with linguini will wake you right up. Their pizza, like their bread, is just the perfect mix of crunchy outer crusts and soft (yet flavorful) centers. The cheese is fresh, whatever the type (although the fresh mozzarella is SO good), and the mild sauce lets you enjoy a flavor profile that is mellower than the salt-sugar bombs you get from *insert chain pizza joint name here*. That might be the ONE issue people have with Alfredo's however. They are going for a classic Italian flavor profile, which means the garlic isn't just smooshed on everything (although you're depriving yourself if you don't try their garlic bread and bruschetta). Some people are going to feel the sauce is on the bland side, but try a few bites to get your palette adjusted and you start to get the fresh plum tomatoes, and the taste of REAL fresh baked goods, and cheese. By the way, their cannoli, while tiny for their price, are delectable. They clearly whip honey into the ricotta, and instead of a thick oily crust, the shell is fresh and light. If you're a college student looking to get 2 meals from 1 sub... this is not the place for you. I've been in that situation, and other places have a better value per volume. That said, I dare you to find a better value for flavours unless it's homemade. read more

Just got back from lunch. This place is hidden and tiny. I ordered a special of pasta with chicken and spinach in Alfredo sauce. I asked if I could substitute the sauce for red and he gave me a hard time saying he had never heard of such a thing!! He asked if he could take a picture of me for his facebook. He offered a white wine sauce instead and I complied. So amazing! He knows what he is doing. My friend and I were pleasantly surprised to have our meal served with bread and on real plates and cutlery. I will definitely be coming back again. read more

Do Not order the Bruschetta. Ive only ordered their cheesesteaks and bruschetta so far. Cheesesteak is subpar, "subway tastes better." Whatever you get just don't order bruschetta. I am in no way bashing on this restaurant since I have limited experience with food here, but I seriously do not recommend the bruschetta. It is crude with poorly made with large sliced french bread thats slightly burnt; has large chunks of tomato and cheese which looks and tastes bland and boring. Then there is also this vinaigrette sloshed all over it for whatever reason which doesn't help. All in all you can make your own that tastes 50x better with some bread, tomatoes, salt&pep, oil n vinegar, No joke read more

I ordered out from here... although I have walked by and seen how tiny the shop is. I ordered a chicken broccoli fettuchine in a white sauce, and a garlic bread. However, they told me i needed $15 for takeout. I added in a diet coke. They delivered in good time, and the food was still hot when I got it. The garlic bread was very good.. nothing special but I definitely would order it again. The serving of pasta was HUGE... enough to last me at least 4 more meals. The chicken could have been cut a little smaller, and the broccoli a little bigger. Overall the taste and flavor was just right. It certainly wasn't too creamy, which is how I like it. I can't really comment on the consistency because I got it delivered.. it was pooled at the bottom and not spread evenly when I ate it. Great service, and great pasta! Great for a night in on a snowy night :) read more

Alfredo's is a small restaurant with a great vibe. I was, unfortunately, kinda let down by the food. It was by no means a bad meal, but I went in with pretty high expectations. I think Alfredo's deserves about a 3.5 star review. The pasta I got was good, but it was nothing special. However, for the price, it was definitely worth while. I also got the Tiramisu which was pretty good, but I've had better. Friendly service, good food and great prices. read more

I LOVE this tiny place! I love seafood linguine. The only thing is that sometimes it closed without any notice. The price is really cheap too read more

Alfredo's - Italian Near Me - Allston, Massachusetts

This is one of those "neighborhood" secrets. I lived in allston for 2 years and brighton for 1 year and none of my friends know of this place. Quick story: I was getting my car serviced at lunch time at Boston Volvo. I was told it would take an hour to fix my car... normally I'd be upset because I don't want to wait in a car showroom lobby for an hour (I want the loaner car, dammit!)... but I was excited as this presented to me an opportunity to go to alfredo's and have a nice lunch. Happiest I've been at lunch time in a while :) anyway, the food is amazing. all the reviews are right. when I used to go regularly, like 3 years ago, I used to get the lobster ravioli for 10 bucks. Some of the best I've ever had... and I am generally not a ravioli fan. I used to get hungry just thinking about it. Alfredo himself (is that his name?) makes a really mean chicken cacciatore sub (i didn't know such things existed!). Definitely worth the visit... but unless you are going for a quick lunch, do take out! read more

Realizing that I was about to have 8 New Yorkers here for the weekend I decided to test run a new pizza place. The reviews for Alfredo's looked good, so I ordered a sausage pizza for delivery. The pictures posted by others looked so good I couldn't wait. Unfortunately, I had to-about 1/2 hr longer than I was told. Just as I was about to call, Alfredo (I think) knocked on the door. My total was $12.31. I handed him a $20.31-and he tried to walk away! I promptly stopped him and told him I needed change. He looked disappointed. Sorry, no $8 tip for you buddy! I tipped appropriately and excitedly opened the box....to find a smooshed, underdone disgusting mess. It looked like he tipped the box over and sideways-cheese was everywhere but on the pizza. Luckily (?) there were 2 slices with toppings still on them, so I ate those. The crust was chewy, but not in a good way. The sausage tasted milky-I know that sounds weird-it was. Overall, disgusting and if he wasn't already gone (and it wasn't a busy Friday) I would have made him take it back. Obviously, I won't be ordering from Alfredo's anymore. read more

Im not sure it gets any better. North End Bread, Imported cold cuts, and an italian guy that doesnt mess around with his food. Did i mention the prices are great? So my friend Alfredo feeds me, my brother, and my boys probably about 10-15 times per week. The man stays consistent with his sandwiches, pasta, salads everything. Everyone needs to try my sandwich. Go to him and ask for the Jason special. Some prosciutto, fried chicken, fresh mozzarella, tomato, cooked spinach, pesto....ridiculous. His steak and cheese sandwich embarrasses the competition and the chicken saltimbocca is simply orgasmic. Keep up the good work brother. Ill probably see u later tonight, and tomorrow, etc.. read more

I really like this place and it's super cheap BUT since it's ran by one guy, they aren't always open. I would give this place a solid 4 stars but I've walked there numerous times during their normal business hours and he was closed! However, if you do happen to catch them open the pizza is great and the meatballs are a must!! You can definitely tell he makes everything homemade! This place is worth trying for it's homemade food plus you're helping out a local business! read more

I wish I could actually try their food, but they have false advertisement on their website that says they have free delivery. Welp they don't deliver, they answer the phone tell you to order on Grubhub and hang up. I tried delivery through Yelp and the order was cancelled after an hour of waiting for it. Looks like I'll never be eating Alfredo's. read more

Authentic and delicious! I found this gem three years ago when I moved to Allston. The food is AMAZING. Between my boy friend and I we have tried just about everything on the menu and let me tell you we have NEVER HAD A BAD MEAL. The food is fresh, home made and affordable- what more can you ask for? The gentleman working (Mr. Alfredo?) is very nice- kinda hard to understand with his thick accent- but it adds to the 'feel' of the restaurant. My go to meals are: lasagna meat ball dinner, alfredo (with homemade pasta), pizza, chicken parm, steak n cheese, and the italian sub. FAMILY OWNED. AUTHENTIC. FAST. FRESH. DELICIOUS. ....If you don't believe me try it for your self. read more