Huge portions, excellent service, and beautiful ambiance. I had a business meeting here with 10 people and it was PERFECT.

café Alegro, Upland California Very strange place. We checked in and were told that the wait was a whopping two hours. I'd say about 25 minutes later we were seated. There was inside and outside seating and there were lots of tables in both places. They put us outside. The heater were just so-so, it was a chilly evening and so we froze our butts off and wondered why we were outside when there were so many tables inside. We didn't get any knives or forks or plates and when the food arrived, given all the waiting, we just ate it from the serving plates and scavenged for knives and forks (that looked unused) from other tables. The lady checked on us occasionally (apologized for forgetting the plates) but they were just not on top of it. In addition, comically, there was a light that just kept going on and off for a long period of time. It would come on for something like two or three minutes and it was super bright almost like a security light and then it would go off and we'd sit there in the dark. And then after maybe 10 minutes or so the light would come back on all by itself and blast us again! We managed to maintain our sense of humor during all of this but the whole operation just seemed scattered, chaotic and unsatisfactory. Although the food was really good, given everything else, we will not be in a hurry to return. read more

I have ate here on many occasions mainly lunch. However, decided to have dinner with my sister who is not a meat eater because we wanted pasta. She order the house lasagna that only comes with marinara sauce. She noticed meat and didn't complain just moved it to the side. When we asked for the bill she questioned it and it was an add on to her food. Server said you asked for it even though she said I don't eat meat. Manager came out and said you ordered it, you have to pay it, I can't take it off the bill. It wasn't about the money but the way the manager responded was rude and condescending. Almost like scolding a child about not eating their food. Definitely will not be back! read more

Made a reservation for 2. It was a special occassion. then got a call couple hours later. They said they lost electricity and are closing early. Wasn't windy but have to take their word for it. I was just disappointed. read more

I visited for lunch with my coworkers. The food was delicious, and the service was fast and friendly.

Cortney is an amazing bartender! We've been here several times and every time she's served us has been exceptional. The bar and restaurant can get super busy and she still does not skip a beat and is friendly and quick to serve. Drinks are fresh and tasty. Our favorites are the Italian margarita and boozy sangria. The juice for the margarita is freshly squeezed right in front of you and is so delicious. The flatbread is amazing as are the meatballs and bruschetta. Everything is a good, shareable portion. The bread service comes with a wide variety of freshly baked bread that is a perfect pairing to any meal. We've also tried the filet and shrimp scampi which were also very good. Every server is friendly and attentive! read more

This was not an easy review to do, as we enjoy the food here. This is more of a public service announcement. ***Please review your bill carefully *** My husband & I went for a quite mid week happy hour. Perfect place for it, not to loud. However, when we received our bill we had been charged full price for the 2 beers (they were on happy hour). We ordered a mixed green salad with blue cheese. They took the liberty of adding extra Gargonzola cheese cubes on top. Not only did we Not request this, but were charged an extra $3. They charged $5 extra to split our entree in the kitchen, which we did NOT request. Had we been given the option, we would have asked for an extra plate. The server was nice enough and ambiance was nice and quiet. We would be willing to give it another try. read more

Allegro - Original bill (right) & adjusted bill (left) - Italian Near Me - Upland, California

I attended dinner there last Thursday My credit card was charged with two charges someone else's dinner was put on my tab. I've called several times no one's gotten back to me. I have things on my bank account bouncing cuz I'm insuffension funds now. And no one cares no one's going to pay me for those overdraft fees let alone refund me my money for someone else's dinner It shouldn't be so hard for some of the credit me since I have a copy of my receipt and I have a bank statement showing that someone else's dinner was put on my tab. Not very happy at all. Why is it so hard for someone just to return my money read more

First impression the place looks a little run down. The pictures on here look more clean and modern but the place looks more old school Italian villa vibe. Some might think it's romantic because it's low lighting but to me it felt more dungeon-y lol But then we got the food and I was pleasantly surprised. I went with the fettuccine Alfredo, to play it safe lol, and it was REALLY GOOD. The sauce was nice and creamy. Good flavor our waitress was nice and attentive. read more

All good. Friendly servers. Great food Huge portions. Ambiance is good. I'm a regular. Everything I've tried has been great.

$24 for a lasagna that was 95% pasta, ricotta and red sauce...no meat. Are you kidding? I guess I'm paying for the decor and dim ambiance.

Amazing food and service. I chose the chicken parm. The only reason I did not give 5 stars is because the amount of food that is served is for 2 people. Very big piece of chicken. read more

Allegro - Chicken Parm - Italian Near Me - Upland, California

Came here last night w/ my partner who lives down the street! Allegro is such a cute restaurant, they set up outdoor dining & the entire area is blocked off to traffic. So you scan the menu on your phone, which I always appreciate! One less thing to touch! We ordered: Calamari: 4/5 this was a huge portion, which they serve with a lot of marinara sauce. The calamari was tender and crispy, just like calamari should be! Capellini w/ shrimp: 4/5 this dish had angel hair in an olive oil sauce with tomatoes & basil. We added shrimp, which they forgot & gave us shortly after on the side. The shrimp were seasoned & cooked well! Lots of tomatoes which I loveeeeed. Italian greyhound: 4/5 this is a happy hour special drink! It was a bit sweet, but it got the job done in terms of strength! I had one, and felt a lil drunk. I recommend it, maybe ask for not too much sweetness! The meal comes with warm bread (2 kinds) & olive oil w/ balsamic! We were stuffed & had leftovers. Our server, didn't catch her name, was superb! She was constantly checking on us, and making sure we had everything we needed! Overall really great meal & will probably be back soon! read more

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A friend had invited me to go there for my birthday, and it was top notch, Italian, authentic food! I give it a five star. Will be going back. read more

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Haven't been. Have been dying to try this place. We moved to upland about 18 months ago. My husband made reservations for a 6:30 slot, he called about 1:30, received a call 2 hours later and it seemed they'd prioritized a 30 person reservation over his. I understand mistakes were made however we also made baby sitting arrangements. The call informed us that Mia made a mistake and there wasn't room there for us at that time. They wanted to push us an hour later. We couldn't do that unfortunately with the babysitting arrangements we didn't have wiggle room. There was no compensations offered. Asked to speak to a manager or owner and neither of them were there. Birthday dinner date was ruined in this mishap. read more

First time going love Italian food went last night with my friend the waiter sat us down and for 10 minutes or more he just forgot about us till my friend called him over asking him if we can put in our order and he's like oh yeah read more

Allegro - Italian Near Me - Upland, California

Great service and good food in a nice comfortable environment. Dropped in for an afternoon treat and had an awesome cappuccino with some delicious cheesecake. read more

Allegro - Cappuccino and raspberry cheesecake - Italian Near Me - Upland, California

Food was great. Happy hour menu good, half price. Service was very good. We sat outside, looking at the gazebo on 9th st.

Great customer service, delicious food!!! Good drinks, I have been dining here since 20 years ago! read more

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First time and the food and drink were so good and Bebe give us a great service we really enjoy it

What a great restaurant we found tonight while we were driving around Upland area. The place was cozy, music was relaxing, farfelle, salad with salmon, warm bread and so delicious tiramisu! Perfect Friday date night. Lots of couples enjoying time together. What a lovely dinner we had tonight. Our server was so sweet!!! I highly recommend this place!!! read more

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This place is awesome. If you can ignore the stares of rude old people then you will thoroughly enjoy this lovely establishment. The service was excellent and everyone working there seems pretty nice. We got the bread service, salmon pasta, lasagna, and a crème brûlée. The breads were varied and really nice, they were warm and great texture to all of them. The salmon pasta was very light and the dill really shines through but the dish needed a bit more seasoning, mostly salt on the salmon but the salmon was excellently cooked. The lasagna as my wife would put it is 9/10 just a little bit too much feta but I think it was perfect as is lol. The crème brûlée was kinda mid tbh the top was a bit thick and not very even and was a little bland but the fruits kinda made up for that. All together it was a really awesome night. We will definitely come back again read more

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Came here because I was waiting for my car to be done in rancho. I picked this spot solely based of pictures without reading reviews. Needless to say I had great customer service. I went alone and the waitress was very attentive. She knew the menu very well. One thing I can say is they have a great wine selection from France and Italy!!! Their pastas are amazing. The food portions are generous. I could not finish my Italian sausage penne pasta. I got full off the acórese. Both were amazing ! Definitely recommend. Restroom and facilities clean! And a nice ambience. read more

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Outstanding dinning experience! Out waitress was amazing! Hannah made us feel like royalty. The food was AMAZING. The music the atmosphere was epic. We will definitely come here for our special occasions. Thank you staff and most importantly thank you Hannah for your amazing hospitality. read more

Another date night fave! Great ambiance, food, service, and cocktails! We always get tapas to share and whatever their special is for the night. Definitely recommend! 10/10! read more

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Caffe Allegro is located in the heart of historic downtown Upland and has a very "cozy" decor. Parking can be a challenge here, so be prepared to search or walk a little, but once you're there, it's like a little piece of Italy. SERVICE: Promptly greeted and seated (we chose indoor, but they also have a nice patio on the street, as well as a full bar area). Our waiter, Michael, was friendly and very helpful with questions regarding the menu. Once food was delivered, there were plenty of check-ins to see how we were doing, without being annoying. FOOD & DRINK: We got the evening started with a couple red wine Sangrias (very refreshing) and the Prosciutto & Burrata appetizer (high quality ham and very good cheese). Chicken Marsala (very tasty), Fettuccini Alfredo with Baby Shrimp (buttery-rich and amazing!), and Lasagna Formaggi Al Forno Bolognese (the sauce was a little tomatoey for my taste). For reference, the check for 3 guests came to $116, before tip. TIPS: 50% off bottles of wine on Mondays; No corkage fee on Tuesdays; 50% off glasses of wine on Wednesdays; Happy Hour Mon - Fri 3 - 6 PM. We really enjoyed ourselves and will definitely return. If you're looking for a romantic "date night" or just a quality meal, I recommend you give Caffe Alegro a try. read more

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Just moved in the area, we will be coming back! A gem in Upland. Our server was sweet, took the ravioli off the bill for being undercooked and offered us free dessert for the inconvenience. Side note* They played Lana Del Rey so that's always a plus. Food: Mozzarella bread 7/10. Ravioli 9/10. Beef Filet 8/10. Cappuccino 9/10. Customer Service: 10/10. Atmosphere: 8/10. read more

Allegro - RAVIOLI DI POLLO AI FUNGHI (Chicken ravioli with mushroom sauce) & FILETTO CON CHIANTI (Beef filet with mashed potatoes and green beans - Italian Near Me - Upland, California

Hadn't been here in a few months, came here yesterday for dinner and it was great! We didn't have a reservation, waited about 30min for a table. Our waitress was great and food was delicious :) Love the ambiance can't wait to go back :) read more

It's a small place so make reservations. Ambiance- 4 stars Service- 4.5 stars Bread & mozzarella garlic bread- 4.5 stars Salads- 3 stars for the Insalata Mista (house salad) underwhelming & drenched in salad dressing. 4 stars for the Insalata Di Spinaci (spinach salad) is tasty but also a bit heavy handed with the dressing Mains- 3 stars for the Pollo Alla Piccata (chicken kimono), the chicken breast was a bit thin. Order the chicken Parmesan instead because we saw that dish next to us & it could feed 3 people. 4 stars for the special of the night Chilean Sea Bass & shrimp. I'm a huge fan of Chilean sea bass so it's not the best I've had & not the worst. Good char on the vegetables. I asked for no carrots & it came with them, luckily it's just a preference not an allergy. Wine- 4 star house cab Overall I'd say 3.5 star for food but some redeeming qualities so I'll round up to a 4 star review read more

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I've driven by Caffe Allegro many times but hadn't gone in until last night when my parents were in town and wanted to get Italian for dinner. This restaurant is located in historic downtown Upland and has a nice ambiance. We were greeted right away and quickly sat and given bread for the table. They have a large menu with a lot of different options whether it be salads, pasta, or different entrees with meats and sides. I opted to get the baked ziti with meat sauce. It came out cooked in a cast iron skillet with lots of cheese! The portion size was large and I had plenty to bring home to have again! I would definitely recommend Cafe Allegro for a nice dinner and look forward to coming back here in the future! read more

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First time coming here! I stopped by for an early Valentine's lunch celebration with my boyfriend on a Saturday. There are outdoor and indoor seatings available--lucky for us, it was not too busy inside. The food here is very delicious! They have a lunch menu, but they give you the dinner menu as well if you want something from there. I enjoyed their calamari fritti a lot! The batter was just right, and overall, it was flavorful. You cannot go wrong with this one as an appetizer! For my main dish, I ordered the Capellini Al Salmone, which is basically angel hair (thin) pasta with mushroom cream sauce and salmon. The portion was huge, and I really liked how creamy the sauce was. I would definitely recommend trying this one out just for the sauce. My boyfriend ordered the Fettuccini Alfredo with shrimp, and he enjoyed it! The portion was just big, and he really liked how there's a right amount of Alfredo sauce. Overall, both of them are worth trying! We had crème brulee at the end, which was a great way to end the meal :) The customer service here is great -- they were friendly and prompt. The waiter checked up on us pretty often, which is nice! This place is definitely worth a try, and the ambiance inside is perfect for a lunch date. Because we had a dining experience, we will definitely come back here again in the future! read more

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It's always a great experience at @allegrorestaurants in #upland the food, cocktails and service are excellent. I highly recommend the following plates: CARCIOFI RIPIENI A steamed artichoke stuffed with a fondue-style cheese dip with spinach and rock shrimp, garlic toasts. POLLO ALLA PICCATA #delicious Chicken scaloppini in a lemon and caper sauce, served with steamed broccoli & roasted potatoes FILETTO CON CHIANTI #chefskiss A beef filet, pepper & Gorgonzola sauce, mashed potatoes, green beans. DIRTY MARTINI & OLD FASHIONED = perfection! read more

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I enjoyed eating at Cafe Allegro, from the outdoor sidewalk dining, to the service, nice having conversation with the staff!!! The food, yum, let me tell you how good it is!!! I get the eggplant parmigiana and ravioli just yummy! I highly recommend trying Cafe Allegro in La Verne if you haven't tried it before! read more

We were there today to celebrate my mother in law's birthday and our waitress Andrea was wonderful. The food was amazing. Great atmosphere. We will be coming again soon. We had a large group of 14 and she got everything right. Thank you Andrea for your spectacular service. read more

My husband and came for date night and we will definitely be back. Food was so good! Better than other Italian chains. Hannah was our server and she was outstanding. The atmosphere was very nice. It's definitely not a quiet place but we could still talk and enjoyed it very much. Thank you Allegro!! read more

Allegro - Italian Near Me - Upland, California

Always awesome... What makes this place wonderful? Is they will try & work with your diet restrictions. read more

Allegro is a great place. Waiting for dinner getting great drinks with my wife enjoying a Friday night to ourselves! read more

Allegro - Italian Near Me - Upland, California

Great food and ambiance. Bread service is great. Nice wine selection. Always enjoy meals at Allegro.

Very good good the ambience was good and the food was good. Enjoyed it glad I went. I love Italian food so it was very good.

I love coming here for special events like birthdays. Their pesto tortellini is my absolute favorite! Courtney has served me a couple of times when I've gone with my girls to the bar & she is so sweet & kind. She introduces us to new drinks all the time & that kind of service isn't really around these days :) read more