Wow.... Amazing!.... Ordered the antipasto for starters..... Salami, sopresata cheese, roasted red peppers....Excellent! .... I ordered the shrimp FraDiavolo and it was perfect! My boyfriend ordered the penne V-one and he said it was the best he had had!... That's something. The ambiance was calming and enjoyable. They had someone playing the piano and he was amazing. I can not say enough how much I enjoyed the meal... Even down to the bread!! read more

Alina's Ristorante - Shrimp FraDiavolo - Italian Near Me - Hadley, Massachusetts

I ordered a ceaser Salad here... below is a photo of it. As you can see they didn't cut the salad up AT ALL. I had to ask for a stake knife to even attempt to cut it and even then, there was a lot of knife on plate sounds which was unpleasant and cutting the salad was difficult. I asked the waiter if I could send it back to the kitchen so they could cut it because I was having trouble, he said no because of Covid which made sense BUT it was a $15 salad and the way they prepared it was unacceptable. What upset me more then the salad was our waiter trying to tell me that the restaurant made their salads "traditional" and he was sorry I didn't like it not cut, but that was "traditional". I urge anyone reading this to google "traditional" Italian salads, because what he told me was a huge lie. I'm a excellt educater cook so I knew he was lying to me on the spot. He then followed up that comment with the fact that, maybe I should've asked for my salad cut before ordering it, even though the menu doesn't mention they literally serve you Romain out of the package with dressing. Shocked and appalled at everything about this, it completely ruined my date, neither of us are ever coming back even though we live 5 minutes away. Wouldn't recommend the salad unless you want to spend the entire time you're eating making no eye contact with the table because you're trying to cut lettuce That keeps sliding everywhere because it's meant to be cut BEFORE being dressed. Also look at it, is this fine dining? Absolutely not. i'm still shocked at the lies our waiter told me to my face, it was incredibly hard to remain polite given the entire situation, that's how unbelievable it was. One more point, when we were waiting for the hostess I looked into the kitchen and every single chef had their mask pulled down and their mouth and face exposed but apparently THOSE covid rules don't matter, but cutting someone's salad they "can't" do, What if I had been 80? Crazy logic . read more

Alina's Ristorante - Caesar salad - Italian Near Me - Hadley, Massachusetts

Wonderful, small Italian restaurant that takes traditional Italian dishes and transforms them into delicious, modern plates with an exuberance of flavor read more

Great restaurant that I have frequented during work travel. Very authentic Med. food with local charm, and Steve is a perfect bartender- professional and talented. Highly recommend. A+ read more

Alina's Ristorante - Italian Near Me - Hadley, Massachusetts

This is exactly what I expected it to be but better! Alina's was finely decorated and greatly staffed. The wait wasn't long at all on a Friday night for dinner! We walked in and were seated almost immediately. The wait staff was very attentive and accommodating. The food was delicious, I got the blackened salmon special of the day. So good!! I'll definitely be back. read more

Alina's Ristorante - Italian Near Me - Hadley, Massachusetts

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So good! I recently dined there with my husband and parents. We all thoroughly enjoyed it! We found an excellent wine on the list, which is key. From the apps and salads to the pastas, we enjoyed all the food we tried. Highly recommend read more

My friend had her rehearsal dinner here over the weekend. We really enjoyed the food. The scallops were cooked perfectly. I liked my chicken Alfredo. Tasted fresh and came with a pretty large portion. Their martinis were delicious and strong. I enjoyed my lemon drop. We had reservations at 7:30 and didn't get seated until 7:45 but they were going as fast as they could to get us all set up. They had people dining in the room where our party was going to be seated. They were very busy and shared how they are a scratch kitchen. Quality takes time. Not sure how prices compared to what we had (since we didn't pay!) but overall enjoyed it and understand why they were so busy. Plenty of parking in their lot. read more

The food was tasty. The waiter was excellent. The bread was Delicious. Would definitely come back. read more

The presentation of the food was extremely high class and it was even tastier than it looked. The service definitely could have been faster but the atmosphere and the food truly made it worth it. read more

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Ambiance & pianist were very nice. Restaurant was too cold when we were there - had to wear jackets inside. Although the meal was good, the "pan-seared" scallops were not seared at all! Yikes. Just say 'scallops' if you aren't going to pan-sear them. read more

Fantastic service from beginning to end. Our server was very professional, great balance of being attentive and leaving us alone; read us perfectly. Well rounded menu that allows for some customization of preparations and different meat options (12 oz sirloin, 8 oz filet, rack of lamb. Both meals were very good. I especially enjoyed the beet salad, and my steak was cooked to order. read more

I discovered this restaurant the first time I came to drop my daughter off at Hampshire College 4 years ago. Every time I visit my daughter, I make a point to go to Alina's. The food is amazing . Last night was my last visit to Alina's as my daughter is graduating, I am looking forward to no more tuition, however am going to miss my regular visits to Alian's. Enjoy. read more

Awesome just awesome! Just went again for the 4th time this year and another great meal! I love all the pasta dishes! I finally tried the NY strip and the mushroom wine sauce was amazing! Emily are waitress was fantastic. I think this might be the best restaurant from start to finish is western mass!! read more

We had our first dinner at Alina's tonight and we have found our GO TO place! The food was top notch and the service was perfect! Can't wait until next time. Haven't enjoyed a meal this much in a very long time. read more

Great, simply great, from staff, to food to ambiance. All around enjoyable experience!

We have been to Alina's about 4 times (about once a year) and it has always been consistently good. We always remarked that the waiters were top notch. Our recent visit was an exceptional experience. The food was fantastic and the service great. Drinks very professionally mixed and waiter was excellent. The food was the best we've had in a while. The waiter even gave my umass graduating student a congratulatory card. Just a nice touch but of course it's all about the food which again was top notch. Only quibble was that the desserts were not up to par with rest of the meals read more

Excellent service. Low light cloth napkin two fork dress up kind of place but this being the valley, you can come in silk or fleece, doesn't matter. Scallop app delicious. Salad fresh and artfully arranged. GF vegans will be out of luck entree and dessert-wise but there's a vegetarian dish that comes close, and the flourless choc torte over raspberry sauce is yum. Being gf/dairy free I probably won't go back but if you don't have restrictions this is a beautiful little spot and you'll be treated well. Enjoy. read more

Never in my life have I had such bad stomach pain. I got one of the only vegetarian options on the menu, and I really regretted it. This is not FCC (food, culture, class). read more

Had a lovely dinner out here. Formal Italian place. 2 pasta and 1 seafood dishes in our party, all were well within expectations. Quality pasta was cooked perfectly, seafood was blackened but not overcooked. Very positive experience all around, just not blown away. read more

We cannot say enough about the wonderful food we have enjoyed at Alina's for years and years. Despite so many restaurant choices in the Amherst and Northampton area, Alina's is ALWAYS our family's #1 choice for dinner. Amazing appetizers from Buona Bocca, to Calamari, Scallops Mare E Monti or Brasato. The Caesar salad, Beet Salad and Avocado Salad are light and delicious! And the entrees? Our regular go-to's are Crazy Alfredo, Fettucini Al Gorgonzola, and fillet but the veal, lamb chops and pesce are absolutely delicious! Drinks and dessert are the icing on the cake! Lovely atmosphere for fine dining!!! read more

Dinner on Thursday, September 12, 2019 was spectacular. The Zucchini Flowers, the Eggplant Rollatini, dinners and the wine, were all absolutely mouth watering and fantastical. You would think with wonderful food and wine, what more could there be??? The SERVICE! Absolutely the best service we've enjoyed in a long time. Service with a smile. Service with care. Welcoming Service. Doesn't get any better! Can't wait to return, next time up north. Highly recommend Alina's! Bon Appitito !! read more

This place was great, the service was phenomenal, and the food was top notch. However the one star rating goes to the manager in charge the night of June 2, 2018, the night of the famed asparagus festival, yes the same night every son and daughter of the Connecticut river valley looks forward to each year. We were a party of about four and our server, a female who I'd prefer not to name was amazing at every point during our entire dinner, agreed to take my card at the beginning of our meal so that I could cover the check for our table. Unfortunately when we finished our meal put waitress had misplaced my card, not a big deal but she was unsurprisingly distressed. I approached her and the manager immediately came up and without any decency toward our server or the situation said the card was gone and assured me it would be found. She then told me that the bill would have to be settled some other way and asked me how I was going to pay... Honestly I wasn't concerned with the card, I had others,l and I could freeze it, but the managers flat demand for payment was extremely off putting and unprofessional. I felt terrible that our waitress was as being reamed out by her boss. Ultimately they found my card hours later but the entire situation was handled extremely poorly by the manager. I would go back but I wouldn't be my first choice based solely on the managers actions. Oh, the manager was nice enough to send our waitress home early on a busy night to drop my card off at my house. Way to go read more

My wife and I are from out if town and dined twice at Alina's in August. We would do it again in a heartbeat. Different waitresses; both were very attentive and personable. The pasta selections were the most interesting and varied part of the menu, with an emphasis on Sicilian dishes. Be aware that some tables are very close to each other, making your and others' conversations easy listening. SRO on Tuesday night (date night special). read more

This has to do not with food or service which was adequate. To my dismay, NO MENUS given out. They expect you to look at your phone!!!! Talk about cheap.. We go out to eat a lot and never have been treated like that. My advice, stay away....unless you want to look at your phone for a menu. Not cool. read more

Alina's is an excellent choice for anyone seeking a fine dining experience. Visually, the setting is stunning in it's simplicity. The dining room is spacious and comfortable with a bar along one wall and tables comfortably arranged around the room. White table linens dominate, softened by candlelight and warm accents, and the walls bear pieces of local art. The effect is relaxing and soothing; much like the dining room of a comfortable, well-appointed home. We were initially seated near the bar but were moved to a different table on our request without any difficulty. Our server was gracious and accommodating. He listed the specials of the evening, and recommended the Tuesday Night Couple's Special, which includes one bottle of house wine (red or white), two side salads, one appetizer to share, two entrees and a dessert for $75. All food choices may be selected from the regular menu. We decided to choose this option and were not disappointed. Our wine choices for the evening were Piazzo Barbera and a Pinot Grigio, I believe the Companile. We chose the Barbera. It was a decent wine; spicy with a hint of grapefruit toward the finish. For our appetizer we chose the Involitino di Melanzane - thinly sliced baby eggplant rolled around a generous serving of a rich and delicious seasoned and whipped ricotta. A fresh tomato sauce and thinly sliced basil rounded out the dish which was both delicious and beautifully plated. Side salads were served with a choice of balsamic or cranberry citrus vinagrette. I chose the cranberry and my husband the balsamic. Each salad was neatly plated and contained mesclun, grape type tomato, olives, carrot, onion and a thin slice of a cheese I assume was parmigiano. Dressings were lightly applied and complimented rather than overwhelmed the greens. Entrees were salmon prepared according to the special of the evening and served, at my request, on a bed of an exceptional risotto rather than the intended gnocchi. The salmon was very good with excellent flavor; pan seared and lightly blackened with paprika and a hint of cayenne. My husband chose a sirloin steak with a gorgonzola cream sauce. His meat was cooked to precisely the correct temperature and quite flavorful. A dessert of creme brulee rounded out the evening. It was delicious; not excessively sweet, beautifully smooth and creamy and subtle; a perfect ending and compliment to the flavors we had experienced earlier. In all this was an excellent experience and we will return soon! read more

Someone once told me that if a restaurant in New England has tablecloths on the table then you are certain that the meal will be pretty good. Well this place has tablecloths. Nuff said. This place is an "oasis" in a town where good places to eat are a scarcity. The food is top shelf... quite good. The menu offers a wide variety of choices and great seafood options. I had the special of the night which was a fillet steak in a peppercorn sauce and is probably one of the best meals that I have had in New England. I highly recommend this place. read more

Very good food. Only negatives are the generic bread and small-for-Italian-food portions.

Alina's is a World Class Restaurant! The scallop appetizer is unforgettable and the Zuppa de Pesce, outstanding. Our table of eight was attended to with the utmost courteousness and professionalism and the Ambiance was elegant, yet warm and welcoming. My Son-In Law ordered the Bistecca "Ncky D" which we of course all sampled and agreed that it was one of the best Steaks any of us have had anymore. The pasta dishes were very much enjoyed and the Calamari was to die for. The wine list was also impressive as was the personal attention given to us by the Chef and his Wife, throughout the evening. I think Alina's Ristorante is a true gem in the Valley and truly worth a trip. I can't wait to return! read more

I was confused a bit whether to give it a 4 star or 5, I finally decided with the latter. Well, a lot of things are good about this restaurant-the food is delicious, the staff is really nice, bar is awesome and jazz music on the side is cherry on top. So let's start with drinks- I love dark beer and their chocolate stout matches exactly with my taste buds. They also several cocktails which are equally good. Now coming to the appetizers- I usually go with their fried calamari, which is amazing, best part is that they fry with sea-salt and some spices which makes it really different from the ones that you find in other restaurants. Also, I tried scallop marti morant- it was okisshh, nothing special. Over to entrees- their pastas are my fav, I have tried alina's linguine and seafood risotto- both are good, taste wise and quantity wise too. For deserts- you need to try their creme brulee- I never liked before It before I tasted it here. Their tiramisu is also good. The only thing that restrains me from dining here (apart from money) is the long waiting lines they always have, you have to schedule an appointment, else it is going to be a long wait. They keep on changing the food menu, but trust me everything on their menu is worth a shot. read more

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Take it to go. Dining experience a combination of food, service, and ambience. Food check. Service fine. Ambience -- I still have a headache. The only way they could serve more people is to have you stand. Too crowded too many people. The noise level is the same as a football game. Next time I'll take it to go or bring ear plugs. read more

The first time I was there for dinner, I had the best seafood risotto I'd ever had. My husband was also very happy with his steak. We loved the place so much we returned a 2nd time within 2 weeks and ordered the same exact meals. Alas, that time the food was just "great," not "the best," so we left disappointed by the lack of consistency in our experience. Both times we did receive stellar service, however. Also, bonus points for having a grand piano in the dining room; perhaps they offer live music on certain nights. The ambience is elegant and intimate but not pretentious with candlelight and white linen tablecloths. read more

Alina's Ristorante - Seafood risotto - Italian Near Me - Hadley, Massachusetts

Very nice experience. Glass of delicious Super Tuscan wine for just $9.50. Hot crispy calamari spiced just right. Pistachio crusted salmon with risotto yum. A perfect Sicilian rabe, golden raisin, pine nut pasta. It bugs me though when a server recites the specials without the price. Then of course the price is the higher than expected when the bill comes. So simple.."our special is pistachio crusted salmon on risotto for $29." Instead of the surprise at the end. Why don't restaurants get this? Kept this visit from being top notch. read more

We finally tried Alina's for our anniversary recently and were very pleasantly surprised. The food was super delicious although the sides were very skimpy. We had a fried fresh mozzarella stuffed with sundried tomatoes with a lemon caper sauce that were to die for! I don't think I've ever have anything so tastey. There were only 2 small squares for $10 which was high, but so worth it! I had a pasta dish with sausage, shrimp, and scallops that was wonderful. My husband chose the fillet special that had an orange sauce that was terrific. My only complaint would be that his fillet came with only 1/2 of a small potatoe and a few pieces of squash. With potatoes being such a cheap product, I really think they should give the whole thing! Our waitress was very personalable and made out experience even more pleasant. We will definitely be going back again soon! read more

My girlfriend and I ate here earlier in the week for our anniversary. I was unlucky enough to order the shrimp fra Diablo. The shrimp was a bit chewy throughout the meal, but it seemed like a nice restaurant, so I didn't want to complain. I threw up my entire meal in the parking lot directly after eating. Then I had food poisoning and stomach cramps for three days. When I checked my left overs, some of my shrimp were still grey in color all the way up to the tail. So, it was without a doubt, almost entirely raw shrimp. read more

Definitely one of my favorite restaurants in the area. If your traveling solo the bar has a great view right into the kitchen... dinner and a show. You will not be disappointed in the food or drink options. Definitely try a seafood special. On Tuesdays they have date night, the best deal in town! read more

We were there for the first time saturday and what a great place! Great layout and we even had a jazz pianist playing in our room. I had a salad to start with a raspberry type dressing that was perfect not overly sweet nor to much vinegar. I had the veal saltimbocca and it was one of the best I ever had. I am sure the chicken would as good as well. It came with a roasted potato seasoned perfectly and a small side of perfectly cooked spinach. Nice presentation too. We will definitely be back! Lots of interesting options on the menu to check out! We called for reservations and were seated promptly and the waitress was perfect. No long wait for anything. She was always checking on us. I highly recommend it! read more

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First you're greeted by a beautiful, charming hostess who greets you with a great smile and is anxious to get you seated ASAP.! I started with an appetizer, the scallops sauteed with butter.AWESOME.! Then I started with something new, the Veal Saltimbocca.The combination of ingredients made my mouth water with happiness.Then I let the bartender pair me with a wine choice to test their abilities.Best wine pair I've ever had. TRULY A 5 STAR RESTAURANT WITH EXCELLENT SERVICE,FOOD AND PROFESSIONALISM I'll be going on a monthly basis from now on. Especially on weekends when they have a romantic Jazz pianist trio playing.I highly recommend you put this on your list of Restaurants to visit soon. read more

On my way to my hotel, I spied this restaurant, which presumably had positive ratings. I got a take out order of "Palermitana", vegetarian angel hair pasta dish with rapi greens, garlic, pig oil nuts, sun-dried tomatoes and an "Avocado Salad". The pasta was oily and bitter, presumably due to the rapi greens. Although the pasta was prepared satisfactorily, the lack of balance of this dish made it an expensive insult to my palate, costing $22 for the failed exercise. Hoping that the salad would be able to offset the poor entrée, I opened the the container of the salad, only to find an excess of dressing, absence of goat cheese, soggy lettuce, and over-ripen avocados. The dressing certainly did not rescue the salad. Although the restaurant may have had a bad moment, since it was closing time, I still felt compelled to report this failed expensive opportunity at an "Italian cuisine with a Mediterranean flair". read more

Our waitress was impersonal and kind of snobby (I don't really know why) but the food was excellent. It was very loud for a mid-week dinner that we had to yell to talk to each other, but again, the food was very good. read more

Came in on a Sunday eve pre-Columbus day weekend. We got 2 seats at the bar because they had no tables left (always a good sign to me.) We were promptly greeted by two friendly gentlemen bartenders. We both ordered martinis, and were pleased with both selections. The bartender actually asking if I would prefer fresh orange in my Woodford Reserve martini. Why yes, I do! We didn't realize that on Sunday's it is family pasta night. You can choose from 3 pasta dishes for $15. I ordered the mussels over linguini, and my boyfriend ordered the chicken alfredo dish. I asked mine to be prepared spicy, and this was not a problem at all. Our entrees were a bit too small, the price reduction for the special probably came into play for this? Our dessert (chocolate cheesecake) was too cold, and slightly dry. We will return, on a non holiday weekend and try out Alinas again! read more