The main dining area definitely has a better look & feel than the back room we were seated in this time, but it was still okay. The service wasn't very good, but I guess it could have been worse. The waitress was friendly. Just not attentive. My dad said the lasagna was okay. Too much pasta and almost nothing between the layers (which you can see in the picture). Every meal comes with garlic bread & mini meatballs added. The garlic bread is amazing. I wasn't a fan of their red sauce (tastes too much like bell peppers & im not a fan of them), but everyone else in the group liked them. Every menu item we got that said meat flavored sauce came with meatballs, which was strange (not listed on the menu), but they were good (if a bit too filling). The manicotti was a crepe and manicotti is my favorite Italian dish. Next time, I'll try their fettuccini or a garlic or wine sauce. The wedding soup was pretty bland. I'd skip that one too. The Caesar salad was great. I should have chosen that instead. read more

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Excellent meal here. I enjoyed the breadth and quality of the wine list. I although I live some distance from Altoona I will certainly return. read more

Service and ambiance were great. I found the food rather tasteless and the bread dry and rather tasteless. Pasta dishes, rather than meat sauce came with "meat flavored marinara," whatever that is, and 2 rather plain tasting but huge meatballs. I think you could do better in that area of the country. read more

love this place great food, great atmosphere, great servers, nice and clean bathrooms,

Allegro is fancy Olive Garden, with about the same quality of food - everything is very average. Servings are large but there's not much flavor. We had a huge group, around 10 people, and we each got different things and I tried all of them and I can't say I was super impressed. If you like Olive Garden then Allegro will be just fine for you! Prices are pretty steep for what it is as well. Decor is outdated and looks tired and old. That is one thing Olive Garden has going for it: it was updated within the last few decades! Servers were all very nice and attentive! read more

Older place with decor etc - cozy bar when you walk in and some general dining room area and what looked like more secluded dining rooms for groups etc. We were sat at a booth in the dining room area. Nice area overall and the decor was older but just fine. My first issue would just be the comfort of the booth seats. Throughout the dinner I had to adjust myself bc my it was really uncomfortable - seats just need reframed bc the springs on the seats are shot. Upon recommendation, we ordered the veal balls - which come to the table complimentary anyway. The veal balls were really good - and the complimentary bread on the table was good as well. On top of that we ordered bruschetta as an appetizer. The bruschetta was good - just Italian bread slices with melted cheese and a roasted pepper on top. I wouldn't consider this bruschetta though the name was different in the menu. For an entree, I went with the usual chicken parmigiana which came with spaghetti and a salad. The house salad comes with a clear type Italian dressing which was really good. The spaghetti was al dente which I appreciated and the chicken was really good. For dessert I had the Italian creme cake - which was the standard type and was really good - though the coffee obviously wasn't a fresh pot. Good place, would recommend it here as an Italian option in the Altoona area. read more

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The twice baked potato is awesome. They have some excellent food, just expensive. The feel in the establishment seems a little dated. The staff is extremely friendly. The food gets out quickly. Just plan on paying more than most establishments in Altoona. read more

Another 5 star restaurant in Altoona.They have fine Italian dinners as well as a nice varied menu with specials every evening. The fillet is consistently the finest you will ever have.... Hands down!!! I also enjoy their blackened tuna and of course the Italian dinners. Especially the veal ones. You can't go wrong here!!!!.full bar. Serving is excellent read more

Great food, atmosphere, and service. An overall excellent experience. The portions were just right, not the oversized meals you typically receive at Italian restaurants. Our waitress was very knowledgeable of the menu and options for substitute items if wanted. Food came out promptly and the temperature was perfect. We will definitely keep The Allegro on our list of best places to dine in Altoona. read more

Absolutely the best Italian food in town and the filet mignon anywhere. The kindest and most accommodating servers and a fun and inviting bar. read more

I'm going to give this restaurant a three. I had orange roughy. I enjoyed it very much. I haven't been able to find it on any menu it a while. According to our friends, the pasta dishes they had were just OK. Nothing special. Ambience is average. This is a very average Italian restaurant. read more

Definitely one of the most expensive restaurants in Altoona, but both times I've eaten here (luckily when I didn't have to pay) I have been beyond satisfied with the meal and the service is exceptional. The feeling and decor of the restaurant definitely dates back about 30 years ago- but maintains the small-town feel that Altoona used to have before the malls and sheetz took over. The drive there says it all- off the main street, around curvy roads and in a small corner that driving by you may miss. But definitely make the effort to stop there for any special occasion. The Italian food is delicious and worth every penny. read more

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me and my wife celebrated our anniversary here and it was everything and more that I had hoped for. The service was fantastic and in just the right amount (servers were attentive but not overbearing). The food from the appetizers all the way to dessert were delicious and the filet mignon was arguably one of the best steaks I've ever had. The Allegro has a warm and inviting climate with wonderful people running the place. On top of the great food, people, and environment, the pricing and overall cost was spot on. You definitely get what you pay for. Definitely going back read more

Outdated menu and decor... probably haven't changed since 1960. We were just driving through this middle of nowhere town, so no expectations, yet it was disappointing. Five different main dishes all covered with same bland tomato sauce and mozzarella. Olive Garden looks better now. read more

The food here is fair and the decor is pretty dated. I had what I think they called veal scallopine which was veal and mushrooms. It was served on a dished plate and was mostly submerged in a heavy oil/beef stock broth which was extremely greasy. Im a steak lover and this was the first time I had veal, not impressed at all. It tasted exactly like chicken you get from a Chinese restaurant, and looked the same too. My wife got the filet, which was about $49 and she said it was just ok and only ate half. Our salads were good and the complimentary veal balls (meatballs in a marinara sauce served with garlic bread) were fantastic. For the $100+ price tag there are a plethora of other steak houses with much better food and atmosphere available in Altoona. read more

Ate at Allegro tonight and it was fabulous. The Veal Marsalis was the best ever and the ambiance (white table clothes) was really classy and made for a very memorable evening -- especially for my wife's birthday. For dessert try the tiramisu -- it's amazing. Service was the best you could want. Try Allegory -- you won't be disappointed. read more

The wasn't a long wait for a table or service and I was first pleased and taken by the quick service. But, moreover, was mistaken. The fast seating and quick service was because of the lack of taste in the food. Disgusted, revolting, I wanted to hurl when I saw the the food brought to me and tasting it was the conscience. read more

The dining room is beautifully decorated. Food is consistently 4 or 5 stars. It is charming. Homemade Italian fare. We love coming for half price night on Wednesday. Last week we had a waitress named Susan who was one of the best waitresses we every had. Very attentive. I recommend all of the pasta dishes. Old world European sauces are excellent. read more

We thoroughly enjoyed our meal. The service was top notch and the food was amazing. The filet was done to perfection and garlic and olive oil spaghetti with crab was divine. I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Didn't actually taste the food. My boyfriend and I visited Altoona this weekend. We were seated but ignored. Another couple was seated about 20-25 minutes after us and were served immediately while we only had bread and water, which took about ten minutes to arrive. (They have a water/bread person) We felt like we were treated differently so we put our coats on and left. As we were leaving, the hostess did politely ask us to stay and blamed the situation on a seating problem. We were looking forward to trying the food because we heard it had decent food. read more

Very friendly, very local. Service was great. Loved the veal meatballs, and the mussels appetizer is also excellent. The veal saltimbocca was prepared excellently, but I wasn't a huge fan of their marinara sauce on the spaghetti. Still, well worth the trip, and reasonably priced. read more

Veal meatballs kill it. Have been grabbing lunch here a few times and I gotta say It feels like lunch anyywhere else with a luxury tax. Maybe thats just it. Not sure but its ok. Dinner is a little different but not far off. Just get veal meatballs and you are good! read more

I love this restaurant. I've yet to have anything there that I didn't like. Theirs is the chicken marsala upon which I base all others. The waitstaff is excellent, as well. read more

I dined at Allegros last night. There are tables and booth seating. When I walked in everyone said hello. They have an extensive wine list. I just wanted water. My waitress, Barbara was very nice. After I placed my order, Barbara brought out a complimentary dish from the Chef of lamb balls in sauce. Omg! I was pleased with the lamb balls. The sauce was superb. I could eat it by the spoonful. I have always wanted to try escargot which I ordered. It was delicious. I ordered Veal Piccata. It was served in thin slices with marsala sauce. Both were delicious. I was full. I ordered two Cannolis to go. That evening I tried one. It had chocolate filling with a cherry. The filling had some kind of nut. It was very good. I want to return and try other menu items. The prices were a little high, but it's worth it. read more

Pretty decent Italian-American fare, this is very much the nostalgic home cooking you can get at your nonna's house. As such, I think it's overpriced...but if you're not Italian, you will probably disagree! The veal meatballs were the best thing on the menu by far! So juicy with a homemade red sauce that tasted strongly of bell pepper--very traditional! The creamy cheese ravioli were delicious as well, and I really liked their homemade Italian salad dressing. The mussels were so-so and I wasn't a fan of their homemade spaghetti, which wasn't chewy enough and had a texture similar to ramen (I know, weird). The portion sizes are massive, so share or come in a state of literal starvation. The service here is very warm and genuine. You can tell some of these people have been working here a long time, and the manager was walking around and talking to tables. Do yourself a favor--skip the Olive Garden and come here instead! read more

My boyfriend and I went for Valentine's Day dinner Saturday evening. The server (Sue) was awesome. The valentine's day menu was amazing. I had the veal Saltimbocca and he had a combo of that and crab stuffed shrimp, which I had a bite of and was delicious as well. The complimentary veal meatballs and garlic toast were awesome as was the cherry covered cheesecake that we shared. I love the intimate atmosphere - even when the restaurant got busy everything was muted (or perhaps it was just the company I was in lol) We had a beautiful dinner and will definitely return. read more

Great Italian. Very friendly. It's like going home. they always handle the fresh fish well. It's dependably good.

We have eaten here quite often when visiting family in the area. I have eaten in this place when it was called Fama's in the 60s. I have never had an unpleasant meal or service until this evening. This is what I expected to receive again. With reservations, the 4 of us were seated, wine, drinks and food ordered and then it went south. Others were seated after us and served before us. We were sitting there being ignored. When our salads were brought, almost immediately the main courses arrived and was set at the table. The server removed my wife's salad before she was done with and did the same with our guests. The food was still good, but for the experience left a bad after-taste. read more

I ordered a meal and they delivered me excellence. The most authentic Italian food I have had in the Altoona area. You get what you pay for ! read more

Have been going there for years but more often as of late...why?...the cuisine has been consistent and the service has been sterling. We have been asking for the same waitress, her name is Valerie and she has proven herself time and time again. I always get the Veal Oscar and my wife orders the crab cakes. You will not be disappointed. Fantastic vodka martini by the way. read more

This is probably one of the best restaurants in Altoona. I was here today with my Grandmother and everything about the experience was wonderful. There weren't too many people but it wasn't empty either. The prices are in the higher range but it's worth it. The chef even gives you a complimentary veal appetizer. You don't see such generosity like that anymore sadly. But, I digress, I had the Fettuccini Alfredo with grilled chicken and my grandmother had the Crabcakes. The sauce was delightful, The chicken was juicy and succulent you can tell it's authentic Italian and I had more than enough to take home. My grandmother enjoyed her crab cakes as well. The crab was fresh and in generous amounts compared to most which are with heavy breading. The waiters are courteous and the ambience is one of class and elegance. The decor is fancy and charming like a 5 star restaurant should be. Overall it was just a great experience with classy people and amazing food. You truly do get what you pay for there. I'll definitely be back. read more

At best very average food but grotesquely overpriced in a venue that 25 years ago had passed its prime. In fact by 2017 standards it's severely outdated especially in light of its very high prices. While I just plain did not like my shrimp scampi, it was also priced higher than any place I've been in Johnstown-State College-Altoona area. The waitress was an older lady, competent, skilled, pleasant, and that was highlight of evening. My wife's fish was bland, nothing realty wrong but nothing good -- again as against the price. I was most amused to see various patrons complaining about prices at Finelli's -- they should compare with Allegro. It had been probably 10-15 years since we were thee + as far as I care it will be another 25 till I go again. Frankly I'd say nothing about prices IF [and I do mean IF] food was commensurate in value. Tain't so Joe! read more