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    Alleia

    4.5 (880 reviews)
    PriceyItalian
    Closed 4:45 pm - 9:45 PM

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    Coffee and tea
    Ally O.

    Dark and rustic style ambiance, very welcoming and date night atmosphere. From start to finish service was amazing! Jack went above and beyond without being asked, very knowledgeable and just created a memorable experience all together, five stars for the service alone. The lasagna was divine, the meat tasted just like birria, Jack brought out a little side of chili oil that made it a 10/10. The calamari had a good saltiness that was well balanced with the lemon and sauce on it. The pizza I changed up a meat and added ricotta was very tasty and ohh my I devoured the tiramisu in seconds, the best one I've had. Highly recommend this spot.

    Flourless Chocolate Cake cinnamon gelato
    Michael G.

    Came here for our anniversary and absolutely loved it. The atmosphere was fantastic with awesome decor. I had the angel hair pasta and shrimp. And my wife had the spaghetti. We both had some drinks and dessert. No part of it was disappointing. The waitress was really friendly and helpful going through menu items.

    Arancini balls 10/0
    Valarie H.

    Service was very good . The waiter was knowledgeable and attentive. My daughter went last week and the waitress remembered her. The restaurant is in an older building and when I tell you the place is stunning from the artwork Andre sculpture wood paneling and the restaurant is huge. So many thing to see. The food is top tier freshly made pastas and deserts so good . Such a gem for Chattanooga.

    Beef Carpaccio
    Michelle M.

    We had an excellent dinner at Alleia last week. Our server KiKi was fantastic. She was personable, attentive and great with recommendations. We ordered the mussels, the white bean bruschetta and the carpaccio. The mussels had great flavor and my husband said the were tender and quite a healthy portion. The carpaccio was like butter, just melt in your mouth goodness with the bright arugula and sharp cheese. Really enjoyed both of those. The bruschetta was ok, had good flavor but the beans kept falling off. It was a generous portion and we took two pieces home. The ambience was lively without being hard to hear and the design is really beautiful. Will definitely be back to try more of the menu.

    Rigatoni with lamb
    Ashley E.

    All of the pastas were amazing- I got the tagliatelle with shrimp- so good. Another friend got the rigatoni with lamb, it was a bit spicy with the chili sauce but so good. The squash raviolis and crab was delicious- so had to choose. We started with calamari and the bruschetta with ricotta and honey- so good! Both appetizers were fantastic but the bruschetta was so unique. The portions are generous and this will be on the list when we visit again!

    left: kombucha right: queen bee
    Kyung Jin K.

    Service is fast. Drinks are prepared well. The kombucha almost tastes like a vivid adult grape soda and the Queen Bee cocktail has a nice herby scent accompanying a slightly sweet drink. Both our entrees (pork shoulder and pappardelle) were great. Only downside is that the pasta was a bit clumped in a couple places, but the flavor profile was good.

    Hand Dipped Ricotta Bruschetta

    The place was so dark, can't even see menu clearly, I have to use my phone flashlight to check the menu. Our appetizer was served cold and overcooked. My entree was served burner too. Not worth to try. After dinner still hungry, can't even compare with the random diner we found.

    FBI
    Jill B.

    The pasta tasted super fresh! They have a cream sauce that is similar to Alfredo we asked about. I didn't see it on the menu but perhaps it was there and I didn't see it. I got shrimp penne pasta with the cream sauce and my daughter got gnocchi with chicken sausage and mushrooms with the cream sauce. My husband got another type of pasta and my other daughter got pizza. The cheese flat bread appetizer was delicious. The rice balls were good too... and of course the gelato was amazing! Service was great. We were seated right away. The ambiance was nice, more of a date place, kind of dark for me. I personally like to see my food well but it was still nice. The food was definitely worth it.

    Pizza
    Sally C.

    Amazing food. We ordered almost everything on the menu and it was all delicious! Would definitely go back!

    Tiramisu with homemade cream and soaked lady fingers
    Memphis F.

    Oh my goodness, what a gem! 5 star dining in downtown Chattanooga. We loved our server, Cricket, who was well-versed in the entire menu, made several great recommendations and was prompt with drinks, refills and table service. Our table was on the very comfortable patio. We started with two of recommended drinks, the Tennessee old fashioned and Negroni; a plate of the bacon-wrapped dates and the caprese salad (more on this in a bit). Each of us selected a main dish (the shrimp and tagliatelle pasta and roast pork shoulder and ended our gastronomic adventure with a smooth Chattanooga roasted coffee and dessert (cinnamon gelato and tiramisu). Honestly, we would have been fine sharing a main dish as the portions are generous. But, choosing between homemade pasta and perfectly prepared shrimp and wood fired pork created conflict so we went for it. Happiness and joy!! So, about the Caprese salad - summer is here and the fresh heirloom tomatoes, basil, mozzarella and aged balsamic were above and beyond our expectations. Our tastebuds tingled and memories of summers past, picking the perfect red fruits from grandma's garden, launched our dining experience perfectly. (No photos unfortunately- we ate it too quickly!) To summarize -Alleia is wonderful. If you're in Chattanooga for a visit or are a native looking for a great date night restaurant, make the reservation. And be sure to taste everyone's dish!!

    Gnocchi & penne
    Claire M.

    Alleia is a top spot to go to celebrate a special evening in Chattanooga. The dark, moody, modern interior gives off romantic vibes, while the staff is friendly and attentive. The menu is pretty big - it was hard to choose what to get! My husband and I got a couple of cocktails, some appetizers (bacon-wrapped dates & arancini), the grilled romaine salad, and for the main course: gnocchi and penne. We also got a piece of cake and gelato. Everything was really good and it was an all-around great experience. I'll come back for more special occasions!

    Fresh made baked pasta
    Brad M.

    I had dinner recently at Alleia as part of an anniversary getaway with my wife. It has a great dark, moody vibe that makes for a great date place, and despite being busy it wasn't overly noisy where we were seated. Our server was top notch and made some great recommendations; they have more than just the usual Italian standards so it's a varied menu. We split a local lettuce salad which was very fresh; for mains I ordered an interesting baked pasta dish while my wife opted for a mushroom gnocchi with chicken sausage. Both entrees were great and we could tell the pastas were freshly made. The portions were very generous so we had some left to enjoy the next day. To top it all off they gave us a really nice pistachio gelato in celebration of our anniversary. Definitely a great experience and highly recommend a visit.

    pappardelle * braised veal
    Jason C.

    We had a date night here recently to celebrate our wedding anniversary & had a great meal overall. We paid for parking as free spots & street parking were non existent for a Thursday night. Service overall was fantastic & ambiance was romantic. Very friendly & helpful. The food was incredibly fresh, & the cocktails were great as well. Be warned that the pasta size portions are larger than they appear in photos. We got calamari, bruschetta, & then a pasta dish for each of us, & dessert & it was borderline way too much food for 2 people. If I had to nitpick one thing - There was a spot on the reservation where you could mark if it was a special occasion or anniversary & we did so, but no one acknowledged or asked the whole night. Not a big deal, but I'm not sure what the point is if there is no acknowledgment. The table behind us got something special for a birthday, otherwise I probably wouldn't even put this in the review. Still a fantastic night out! Highly recommend!

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    Absolutely amazing experience. Loved the food, the ambiance, the service and our overall experience was excellent.

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    Ask the Community - Alleia

    Do they have bar seating? We're trying to go tonight but see there are no reservations available? Is there wait list seating?

    We have 5 bar stools and four tables that we use for walk-ins. When you check in with the host, they will be able to seat you or tell you an approximate wait time if those spaces are full.

    Do you allow BYOB of a special wine?

    Yes, with a $20 corkage fee.

    Do they offer gf options?

    Alleia offers many options that are gluten-free abdominal discomfort and the servers are always happy to tell you about the current gluten-free items.… Read more

    So stupid question. Is alleia like 3 course dining or like pick on thing off the menu?

    Just to add a little tip, you can get half orders of the pastas if you want to try more things. Another pro tip...get the grilled romaine salad.

    Can Alleia accommodate vegans? My mom is vegan, and while I'd love to eat at Alleia for my birthday dinner when I visit her in Chattanooga, I hate taking her to places that are just going to give her a house salad (when nothing vegan can be made).

    Hi Alexis, Thank you for reaching out. We would love to be able to host you and your mom for your… Read more

    How expensive would an average friday night dinner date be?

    Expect to spend about $100 before tip, with appetizer(s) and two entrees, depending on the amount of drinks (and possibly dessert) you order.

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    Most Italian restaurants try to look like someone's house…read more Tony's skipped the decorating phase and just used an actual house. Tony's Pasta Shop & Trattoria has real charm because of it. Walking in feels less like entering a restaurant and more like being invited over by the Italian neighbor who cooks too much food and doesn't mind if you stay awhile. Cozy rooms, a relaxed buzz of conversation, and a staff that is genuinely friendly and helpful. I went with the build your own pasta. Linguine, bolognese, and meatballs. The waitress suggested getting it baked, which sounded like the culinary equivalent of "trust me on this," so I did. Good call. It came out bubbling, cheesy, and comforting in that perfect pasta way. The bolognese was good but a little polite. It could have used a little more pop. The meatballs, though, clearly had Italian sausage in the mix and they sang. Big flavor and a nice texture. Then dessert showed up. The Italian cake quietly stole the entire meal. Light but firm cake, a beautiful nutty flavor, and just the right amount of crème filling holding it together. One bite in and it was obvious. I came for the pasta. The cake stole the whole show. Quick tip. Be patient when hunting for parking. You might have to park across the bridge and walk a bit. Honestly that walk will burn about 25 of the calories you are about to put right back on. Four stars. Go for the pasta, enjoy the charm, and absolutely do not skip the cake. It's worth the walk.

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    Dined here for the second or third time yesterday. We arrived just before it got crazy busy on a…read moreSaturday evening. The wine was good, the food was tasty, the staff were friendly and attentive, the setting was comfortable and enjoyable. Really enjoyed co-owner Jake stopping by for a discourse on wine and music and the correlation between the two. The guy is knowledgeable and welcoming. He must be swamped but takes a few minutes to talk vino with guests. The wife and I appreciated that. I definitely recommend this place for a classy Italian meal.

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