Such a great spot for a date night or with the family. The food and overall environment made it feel really special, honestly perfect for a first date, especially with its central location. We tried the lasagna and the Alfredo pasta, and both were delicious and comforting in the best way. Service was a little on the slower side, but we chose to sit outside on a rainy day, so it felt worth it for the cozy, romantic vibe. It actually added to the experience more than anything. Definitely recommend, and we will absolutely be coming back! read more

Was craving Italian food and picked this place on a whim. It is located in downtown Upland so parking can be challenging, depending on the time and day. I went for dinner on Wednesday so the restaurant wasn't packed. As soon as you walk in you get git with that Italian restaurant smell (idk how else to describe it) so I was hopeful that it would be good. The restaurant is dimly lit so it creates an intimate atmosphere. Very cozy. Our server was friendly and helped me choose between two dishes I wanted. We started with bread service which includes a few different styles of bread along with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. For my entree I went with the clam linguine. It comes with chopped clams, garlic in a white wine sauce and also has a few whole clams in shell. It was so good. It was very "seafoody" which was just what I was craving. I also got to taste the carbonara, which was also very tasty. It had plenty of pancetta and the sauce was rich. Overall a good experience. read more

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Where do i start...ordered the filet-medium and calamari. Was here for a friends birthday dinner. Calamari was good. Marinara was blah. Filet meal- string beans not snipped somvery very stringy to try and eat. Basic chefs know to nip the ends! This is lazy! Filet ordered medium. Was overcooked and sauce was intensely salty. Now for the shocker and complete ummm double blink. Mashed potatoes were the box kind. Instant. No flavor. I cook at home a lot. I can tell the difference! $100 in total for a less than mediocre meal Oh theres more. Our server took our order then whomever delivered are food. Thats all we saw of him. Had to go inside to order wine and also to ask for anything else needed. We basically served ourself minus the food expo. When i went inside i was ignored for 5 minutes as i stood there and everyone was too busy doing side work and just didn't care. Yea. Not happy read more

The service was excellent and attentive throughout the meal, but unfortunately the food did not meet expectations. The interior decor was average and lacked a memorable atmosphere for an Italian restaurant. We started with the salad, which tasted bland and uninspiring. The seafood pasta was especially disappointing -- the clams and mussels had a strong unpleasant smell, and we could not even finish the dish. The carpaccio was also below average, as the meat was not soft and delicate like good-quality carpaccio should be. Overall, despite the friendly service, the dining experience was not enjoyable enough to return for another meal. read more

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We had anothef very pleasant meal here today. Minnestroni soup,bread and the meatball sandwich ( best ever). Service is always pleasant and the ambiance is welcoming read more

We have been coming here for the last 10 years- never disappoints and food is excellent. Service was also great- had ordered Calamari to Star and got it in 5 minutes. Our friends love the " surf and turf" I had pasta carbonara and it was so rich and yummy. After a martini it was an amazing dinner read more

Allegro - Pasta carbona - Italian Near Me - Upland, California

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Our experience at Allegro was exceptional. Our server Alessio was very friendly and attentive. We felt as though we were in Italy with his authentic Italian accent. The staters were delicious and the lemon ambiance was sweet and not sour. read more

Absolutely amazing Italian spot with great anti pasta options! Fresh food, rich flavors, warm service--Upland's best dining gem!!! read more

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Such a cute Italian spot! I came here for dinner with a friend, and we were both pleasantly surprised by how great the whole experience was. Our server, Donielle, was amazing! so friendly and you can tell she really loves working there. She even wore little martini earrings just for half-off cocktails Thursday ... such a fun touch! She recommended the Chicken Picatta, and wow... one of the best I've ever had. We paid the extra $5 to split the dish for two, and the portion was huge. Perfectly cooked, flavorful, and worth every bite. Also, the grilled tomatoes were to die for (mouth watering) seriously, it felt like eating a pizza without the carbs, just healthier and sooo delicious. Can't wait to come back with my family and basically try the whole menu. Highly recommend Allegro if you're looking for great Italian food, warm service, and a cozy vibe. read more

Allegro - Chicken Piccata with tons of fresh parm! - Italian Near Me - Upland, California

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The dishes I ordered from appetizers to "mains" were excellent. Decent pasta and great sauce with delicately prepared vegetables. Bread and salad were a nice touch, too. Great customer service. Beautiful, dark and cozy atmosphere made me homesick for the Italian-American restaurants I've enjoyed in NYC (back when the neighborhoods were authentic). Ran out of time for wine and dessert but I will try them next visit. Grateful for a nice experience there. Nice place to enjoy a long, leisurely lunch. read more

Wow, wow, wow! Absolutely delicious.Every bite was better than the one before. Highly, Highly recommended. Thank you to our server Charlene who made our evening so delightful. Fantastic service read more

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I have been here several times and it's one of my favorite date night spots. Last time I went service was a little slow, but the food was still overall good. I like the atmosphere as it's very cozy and the ambiance is nice. There's also a nice bar that serves pretty good drinks. read more

The wife and me had the best late lunch we started with the best garlic bread, very flavorful. The wife had the chicken piccata and was extremely delicious. I order the fettuccine carbonara it was amazing. Serving portions are big as their flavors. The best Italian food we had in quite a while. Let me suggest the sangria and the tiramisu you don't want to miss them out. read more

Allegro - Tiramisú and crème brûlée - Italian Near Me - Upland, California

Allegro has gotten its food mojo back! All delicious from the appetizers to the Caesar's salad to the delicious perfectly cooked salmon. Great service from J and H. Will be 5 stars when they preheat the entree plates and stop over-air conditioning the main dining room. read more

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We went again today to celebrate my mom's birthday and once again everything was awesome. The food was delicious and served hot. Our server, Andrea, was friendly and attentive. She kept us up to date on where our food and drinks were in the process. One of our orders of calamari wasn't hot so she took it back and brought out a hot order. My mom had a great time and everyone was happy. read more

Allegro - Shrimp Scampi - Italian Near Me - Upland, California

Allegro is a clear step up from your typical chain Italian restaurant, both in food quality and the variety of menu options. The appetizers are flavorful and well-prepared, entrées are portioned just right, and the drinks are excellent. Service was attentive and friendly, we were happy with our server. I also appreciated that there were a few meatless options to choose from, which made the menu feel even more thoughtful and inclusive. The warm, inviting atmosphere feels like a cozy Tuscan osteria, perfect for a relaxed evening out. Highly recommend the baked ziti and the Pearflower cocktail! read more

Great little small place, we have been here a few times. My favorite is the pesto pasta, delicious, pesto sauce really good. Garlic cheese bread we ordered because they ran out of the bread basket, but not too bad... The service however was very slow. The waitress took forever on everything. And she didn't even come back for the 2nd half of our meal, we had to ask another waitress where she went off, and I guess it was her break we were like thanks for letting us know. Overall not a bad place for food and drinks, happy hour is great, just need to work on service. read more

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We went here for a birthday celebration over the weekend. I'll start with the ambiance, it was dimly lit, cozy, and had a nice vibe inside. Our server was attentive and friendly. The food was unfortunately, just okay. The shareable bread didn't even come with butter and was NOT worth the $10 for it. If you're coming here for a birthday, keep in mind they will charge you for a dessert. I wish I would have known this beforehand, we would have done something else for dessert. It's worth noting that at the time we went (January 2026) the restaurant had a B rating. When inquiring about this rating, our server didn't even know the reasoning behind the B rating. Not sure I'd give this a shot again in the future, unfortunately. read more

Food was very good. Good service as well. Got chicken parmesean so good. Went there for my birthday Should have taken picture of food.

First off have to say Jenna is a legend of a server. She is kind, witty, and attentive. The restaurant overall has a classy vibe. You can show up in shorts and a t-shirt no harm no foul. However you can go fancy too. They have a lovely bar. Tonight I tried the meatballs. I am picky about my meatballs. Please do not take this wrong. They were not amazing. I love meatballs that have a good sear going all around before being baked in sauce. The texture of them felt undercooked even though they were completely cooked through. The chicken piccata yum!!! Perfect sauce best I have ever had. The amount of food you get for the price is wonderful. They have a new cake desert that is very light and airy perfect for summer. Has mango gelatin on top with light vanilla mousse with a very thin airy cake and creamy strawberry base it's delightful. Thank you Jenna for an incredible service night. See ya later hand twin haha read more

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I took my daughter and granddaughters here for dinner, and unfortunately, it was disappointing from start to finish. When our server came over, she seemed very distracted and barely paid attention to us. While we were ordering drinks, she actually snapped at my granddaughter, who was just trying to find the beverage list. Strike one. Next, we ordered the bread "service," which turned out to be a few chunks of bread so hard they could've been hockey pucks, with oil and vinegar to mix yourself. We were ready to order our meals right away, but she insisted on putting in the appetizer order first and just walked away. Fine. When she came back, we ordered dinner. My granddaughter's "pasta explosion" was so spicy she couldn't eat it. The filets we ordered were so covered in peppercorn that they were unpleasant. Another granddaughter's tortellini was drowning in sauce -- it looked more like soup than pasta. Even my youngest granddaughter, who loves spaghetti, refused to eat hers, saying it was "gross." We just ate what little we could and called it a loss. Strike two. When we left, we stopped at a store nearby -- that's when I realized the server never returned my credit card. I went back, and a young man with a ponytail told me they didn't have it -- but he didn't even bother to look. I could see my server searching through the stacked receipt books for my card at that moment, but she never came out to speak to me. The man with the ponytail got defensive, saying, "No one took your credit card." I explained that I never said anyone took it -- just that the server didn't give it back. Strike three. Needless to say, I won't be returning. I'd strongly recommend trying The Captain's Grill across the way instead -- much better food and far better service. This dinner cost us $210 and was an absolute waste. read more

Food was delicious and so was the service. Always a good experience dinning. Tried the affogato and it was a treat. read more

Allegro - Italian Near Me - Upland, California

LOCATION: At the heart of downtown Upland, Allegro is the center and there are parking spots in downtown but may be harder to find on busier days. We didn't have a hard time finding parking, it's pretty spacious. SERVICE: We called in to make a reservation and it was pretty simple and had no wait when we got there. It seemed pretty busy that night as well so I would recommend making a reservation if you can. Service was great! We had Sam and she was very accommodating and checked on us frequently. Everything was fairly timely, not too fast or too slow. Weekend service may be a little more busier. The ambience inside is great and has a Spanish lowly dimmed setting. FOOD: the portions were a lot bigger than I thought! I got the chicken parm and it was generous! I usually eat my plate and my wife's leftovers but it filled it me up. The first one was a little burnt and they were accommodating in making a new one. The surprise was the bacon wrapped figs! They were delicious! Take advantage of their happy hour with discounted appetizers and their weekly specials. I got a glass of wine for $7 as the Wednesday special. The ahi was great and the crème brûlée did not disappoint as the finishing touch. If you are in Upland or surroundings areas and looking for a great ambiance restaurant with generous food, highly recommend giving Allegro a try once! read more

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We waited over 30 minutes for two very basic dishes: lasagna and fettuccine alfredo, along with an order of garlic bread. We assumed the garlic bread would arrive with the entrées, but instead it came out much earlier and sat on the table getting cold while we continued waiting for our food. After the long wait, the entrées finally arrived. The fettuccine alfredo was lukewarm, bland, and completely tasteless. I genuinely don't understand how this dish justifies the price they charge. It was extremely disappointing and overpriced for the quality. We did mention this to our waitress, and instead of comping the dish, she asked if there was something else we would like to replace the fettuccine alfredo with. At that point, after waiting so long already, we just wanted to leave. The dish was not comped, which made the situation even more frustrating. The lasagna was nothing memorable either. Overall, between the long wait time, poorly timed service, bland food, and lack of proper customer service, this was a very disappointing experience. I will not be returning and would not recommend this restaurant. read more

Came in for lunch . Had the half soup and sandwiches. Everything was good only a little pricy. $53.00 for a light lunch is pricy . read more

Allegro - Italian Near Me - Upland, California

Would never go here again. They turn tables way too slow. The ambiance is mediocre and they weren't friendly. We didn't get a chance to try the food. The surrounding area has a lot of vacancies so there's nothing to do there. read more

Delicious, flavorful, and fresh! Fettuccine Alfredo comes with a drink for 17$ not bad on the lunch special. We did sit outside because I have a toddler. It's quiet and nice. Our waitress was friendly, but wasn't super attentive probably because we were seated outside by choice! ( I want to mention that bc it wasn't her fault just felt alil forgotten lol) other than that overall great experience. read more

Allegro - Fettuccine Alfredo with shrimp - Italian Near Me - Upland, California

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Although the food did take a little bit longer, I would have to say the quality of food made up for it. We also got a free tiramisu. Highly recommend the dates and any of the pasta dishes. Drinks are freshly made! read more

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Very disappointing experience at Allegro. My girlfriend and I came in for dinner after having two beers across the street. The very young bar staff refused to serve her and kept saying they needed to "assess" her, even though she was clearly not drunk. It felt judgmental and embarrassing for no reason. You would think a bar would want to serve customers and make money, but instead the bartender turned away business. The owner is losing money with staff acting like this. To make it worse, the food took forever to come out and the service overall was poor. Definitely not the experience we expected. read more

This restaurant is in a very cute area with lots of shops and places to eat! We got here around 5:20 and sat around 5:55. One thing I was a little surprised at was that you paid for bread instead of getting it for free. Small fee but still not used to that. The pasta was great! Super flavorful and came out relatively fast. I wouldn't say the quickest service I ever had felt like there was a lot of down time. Waiting for refills, check and to order took a bit long. It was packed but still wanted to mention it. My sister ordered the bolognese with meatballs and when she went to eat it there was a stick at the bottom of the meatballs. I don't know if it was meant to be there but it was hidden so could have been dangerous if she didn't notice it. She told the waitress who kinda just laughed it off and said she would let the cooks know but nothing really was mentioned again about it. All in all a cute place with good food but if it's a busy night just expect to wait a little bit, which to me isn't a huge deal read more

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Love this place, great staff and nice Italian vibe. Great food, happy hour apps. I'll be back read more

Allegro - Italian Near Me - Upland, California

We had to try this place again, we haven't been back a couple years and it did not miss, our waitress was so sweet! I wanted to add chicken parm to my pasta and she said of course and it came out better than I expected the chicken was so juicy and paired so well with the pasta ! I recommend getting it like this! Inside was very cozy and comforting! This will be my usual pasta place from now on ! read more

Allegro - Capellini Checca, angel hair pasta with a garlic tomato sauce and a chicken parm on top - Italian Near Me - Upland, California

Came here because it looked like an easy going Italian restaurant and that's exactly what it was. The ambiance is nice, the food is really good, and the service is excellent. Happy hour is also great. Really feels like a pre Covid dining experience! read more

Food were very good but I never been to a n Italian restaurant where they didn't have complimentary bread served and had to purchase from the menu. read more

Came here for private family lunch and the staff was very attentive and the food was fabulous!! Loved the ambiance of the restaurant! There was so much food and all but entree served family style! There was so much that we took lots home! My only complaint is that it's too far away from where we live otherwise hubby and I would be returning frequently! Actually hubby's entree, filet, was not that good but mine, chicken piccata, was delicious!! read more

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My husband found this wonderful restaurant years and years ago when he was selling Yellow Pages advertising... at least 25 years ago!!! We have continued to patronize this restaurant as we are always pleased with the quality of the food and our wonderful server "Samantha" who we really appreciate. Samantha is very knowledgeable about all of the dishes on the menu as well as all of the cocktails; she is also very knowledgeable about wine!!! We absolutely love that Café Allegro can be casual or "fancy". It is a very welcoming and a relaxed atmosphere. We have had many different cocktails, beers, and wine and are never disappointed. The appetizers, salads, and main courses are top notch. We have dined at Café Allegro on regular nights and also special occasions. Our server ", Samantha has always been pleasant and attentive. We have tried many of the appetizers, and main courses,, it's difficult to pick a favorite... everything is wonderful. One favorite is the salmon with pasta and two sauces, another is the short ribs; however even the simple pasta dishes are fantastic and sometimes we order an extra dish of pasta to take home! We always look forward to our next visit. Thank you " Samantha_ for another enjoyable and delicious evening, our compliments to the Chef read more

Came here with my wife for a rare date night for a second time in about 5 years (we don't live close) and it was fantastic, again. We just did apps and brought in a bottle ($15 corkage is great!). Ordered the meatballs, bacon wrapped dates (with blue cheese) and Caprese Salad and they were all fantastic. The meatballs were magnificently delicious if not perfect. No, they were perfect, exactly what you hope for from a nice restaurant but a lot don't deliver the quality and taste that these do. The dates were like candy with a ton of flavor. The Caprese, too, was absolutely scrumptious. Service and ambiance were excellent as well. I hope to get in here sooner for the 3rd visit! read more

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Our favorite in the area. Chicken Piccata is our go to. Also, enjoy the La Verne location

For italian in upland I feel this is one of the better places. Forgot her name, but love the bartender there. She is usually solo and seems like she could run the place. read more

Food was good portions What are you doing were large. Kind of expensive for more than two people good service nice vibe now I have to go to the one in LA to compare it.. read more