The inside of Alleia is really one of the coolest I've ever been in. Gas lanterns, huge velvet drapes, a wall of melted wax candles. I loved it all. We had the cannellini bean bruschetta : delicious, the angel hair with shrimp: delicious, the baked rigate, mostly delicious. I have a hang up about veal. I tried the Southside slammer, and unless you REALLY like cucumber I would avoid. We also tried the silencing Bruno non alcoholic drink and it was really good. The menu is seasonal, so you may not encounter the dishes we did. I wouldn't hesitate to have a meal here read more

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2 Star -- My Lawyer Friend and I Are Considering This a Chargeable Offense In the legal world, there's a concept called "misrepresentation." My attorney dining companion will tell you it applies here. I've eaten lasagna on three continents. I've never once feared it. Until now. What arrived at our table was, generously speaking, a flat pancake wearing a cheese disguise -- topped with shredded beef that seemed just as confused about its life choices as the chef who plated it. Green? Green. I didn't order a lawn clipping casserole. I ordered lasagna -- the cornerstone dish, the anchor of any Italian menu worth its salt (of which this dish also needed more). Lasagna is not a canvas for creativity. It is a covenant. A sacred agreement between a restaurant and its guests that says: we know what we're doing here. This dish broke that covenant, shredded it, and apparently used it as a garnish. My recommendation? Locate the nearest Italian grandmother. Apologize to her. Take notes. Start over. read more

First, the space is gorgeous. Second, the service is top-notch. Third, the food is outstanding! The calamari appetizer was a perfect amount. We then tried the seasonal lasagna with a mushroom Ragu and of course the classic Caesar salad. Everything was delicious! We ended up ordering a pizza to take home and eat for breakfast the next day. I have two minor complaints: there was an excessively long pause between our appetizer and our meal. That said, I'd rather the pause be too long than too short. Second, I found the menu to be very meat heavy. As someone who doesn't eat meat, making a choice was challenging. read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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Some dishes are good others not so much. Flatbread app was recommendeo as the "best item on the menu" ". We knew we were in trouble once that arrived. Of the items ordered, the angel hair and braised short ribs were the most flavorful and well-seasoned. Penne bolognese was okay. The spaghetti al pomodoro lacked any flavor. The 2 wilted basil leaves could only carry the dish so far. Even a bit of salt in the water would have helped. No offer or sighting of fresh parm or cracked pepper (or hint of salt) We were taken aback by the Kraft/ sawdust looking powdered parm on a dish in an establishment that claims to be an Italian restaurant. The spaghetti was not just al dente (as you will find in Italy) it was undercooked. We thoroughly enjoy plain spaghetti with fresh parm and it has more flavor than this dish. Kitchen is open air The ambiance is a bit haphazard. Booths are enclosed by fabric covered plywood with a blanket accent attached to the back wall. You can see between the boards and some boards even lean. We watched one "wall" move as the guests left. Parking is not easy to find in the area. This is not unique to this establishment. If your lucky you can find street parking. They require reservations but we saw 4 other groups our entire meal. Service was adequate. We had to search for server for everything. But it is easy enough to find the entire waitstaff hanging out around the computer. Getting the attention is the difficult part. No inquiry into why 2 dishes barely touched. Sufficient dessert menu. Shared panna cotta. It was alright. Pizza may be decent based on the number of tables that ordered pizza (mostly as apps). No bread service. Not worth $200 for 4 people. read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

Alleia - Hand Dipped Ricotta Bruschetta - Italian Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

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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. read more

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

Alleia - Pizza - Italian Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

Food was fantastic. I had the pappardelle with braised veal and it was delicious. Noodles are made daily in-house. My husband had the halibut. He really enjoyed it, but the asparagus was very lightly cooked. Service was okay. Waiter was in and out quickly and not overly friendly. The ambiance was what you would expect for a nice, Italian, date-night restaurant. Lighting was very low. We were seated at a table with a couch on one side and a chair on the other. read more

Positively 4 star experience at Alleia. My wife and I have visited twice over the years, both times the experience had been very consistent. Food is fresh and very flavorful, with a unique spin on a few dishes too. Also it is wonderful to have a restaurant that values the space. We can sit and enjoy each other, not jammed in next to another couple, and not over lit with extreme lighting. Highly recommended! read more

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!! read more

Alleia - Tiramisu with homemade cream and soaked lady fingers - Italian Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

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Alleia really checks all the boxes! The food/service/ambiance was what you dream for in a dining experience. The professional staff seems to intuitively know what you need and when you need it!! We were very fortunate to have Cricket as our delightful server! She added a star to our incredible dining pleasure! I'm Italian, so I am always a bit skeptical when dining out for Italian. The sauces here are authentic, spot on!! For real!! The Pappardelle with Veal is a five star winner! My first bite brought me back to my grandma's sauce, and that says it all. The two layer Lasagna is delicious!! The Mussels in a saffron tomato broth have left me wanting them everyday! The Calamari fritti, are above and beyond anything we have had yet- Sweet, lightly dusted, and incredibly tender! Don't miss out! read more

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! read more

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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. read more

Alleia - Fresh made baked pasta - Italian Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

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! read more

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We loved everything we ate at Alleia. The charred okra was a real standout, but nothing can upstage fresh pasta. Delicious food, good service. There's no reason not to go here. read more

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

We showed up on time for our reservation, but the restaurant had just opened so we still had to wait about 5 to 10 minutes for a table to be seated. We sat in the enclosed porch area where the temperature was just perfect. Once we were seated, our server promptly came over, took our drink orders and provided menus. We went with the Tennessee Mountain Road and the sangria. The Tennessee drink was similar to an old-fashioned and alcohol forward. The sangria was not overly sweet, but very fruity and tasty. We shared all dishes as our waitress's told us the portions were generous. We went with a grilled romaine, which had very thinly sliced pieces of apple, a generous helping of bra duro cheese, which was a hard but slightly nutty cheese and complemented perfectly with small chunks of salty guanciale(pork) pieces. The toppings were tossed in with the grilled romaine and a light vinaigrette type dressing. None of the flavors were bold or overpowering. Everything was very subtle, but all ingredients were complementary to each other. We also shared an order of bruschetta, which was a crispy, thinly sliced piece of sourdough bread topped with a whipped ricotta and covered with a truffle honey with a light sprinkling of herbs. I could've eaten this as a meal alone. The whipped ricotta was so sweet and delicious and paired really well with the truffle honey. Our main tray was the penne Bolognese, which was penne covered in a light tomato sauce, which had really good flavor and had a sprinkling of shredded cheese on top. The penne was made in house and it was cooked to the right consistency. The tomato sauce, like the salad, had subtle flavors, but it was seasoned just right. No overly garlic or onion flavor that overpowered the dish. Our server was very attentive, the dishes were all fantastic, the prices were reasonable for a restaurant of this caliber. The noise level was one where you could easily have a conversation. read more

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After doing some brief reddit research on places to eat in Chattanooga, Alleia was the top hit! I ended up grabbing a res for a Saturday night on the porch! There is a paid parking lot next door for $15 but you could park for 10 hours. Very steep even though I'm used to Atlanta prices. I was seated right on time of my reservation. The inside was pretty dark and intimate but I'm glad I had a patio reservation! Cricket was my server and she was super great and attentive! She always checked in just enough to be sure I was helped and got what I needed. Honestly, some of the best service I have ever received! I ordered the big dog cocktail and a kale salad to start. The big dog cocktail was nice and strong! The kale salad I was really loving but about 5 bites I had were INCREDIBLY salty and no olives were in this bite. Just seems like the kale wasn't mixed that great, but majority of the salad was so nice. The bacon wrapped quail breast for me was stunning! It was cooked very nicely and moist and so flavorful! Only thing was there were 'strands' of something when I was eating the quail and pulled a strand out of my mouth with 3/4 pieces on my plate. Didn't love that. Courses were spaces out nicely and I never felt rushed. With just these two items, I was beyond stuffed leaving Alleia and would definitely come back to try the pastas and pizzas! The pizzas are stated on the menu to serve 1 person but from looking at other tables you could get a pizza for 2 people! read more

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The service is wonderful and there are many excellent selections of authentic Italian food. I found it to be a little too dark inside, but would consider that a minor detail. Parking may be available on Main Street, but if not, there is a pay lot behind the restaurant. read more

I absolutely love this place. We made reservations here for our one year anniversary dinner and everything was phenomenal, from the service to the food. We had come here a few months ago, because it had been recommended to us from our hotel and since we were back in town for our anniversary we knew we had to come here again. I am so glad we did. With the reservations we got seated immediately out on the patio. One cool thing I thought was that when making the reservation you could choose between inside and outside. Our server Madison greeted us right away and gave a great suggestion to my husband on what drink to try. He was debating between two cocktails and she recommended the My Name is Earl, which had plum infused bourbon, amaro, earl grey simple syrup and lemon. The drink was great a little sweet, fruity and a good kind of unique. It wasn't something that you find most places and tasted great. I got the pearly noticeable, which had peach puree, rosemary syrup, angostura, lemon and soda. It was nice light and refreshing. A very well done mocktail. For food we started with the bacon wrapped dates and then for entrees the venison and the braised beef short rib. The dates were creamy and a good mix of sweet and savory with the balsamic adding a nice little punch to them. The venison was amazing, super tender and the flavors with the pistachio pesto was mouthwatering. I am not normally fond of game meat but this made me change my mind. My husband and I loved it, for us it was better than the braised beef short rib. That is not to say that there was anything wrong with the short rib. It was juicy and super tender and the cherry added a nice tartness to it. Both dishes were great. Madison made sure that we had everything that we needed, checking in on us and just doing a fantastic job. She even brought us a complimentary scoop of their buttermilk blackberry gelati which was creamy and delicious. I am so glad we decided to come back here for dinner. It was a great night and everything from the food to the service was wonderful. This restaurant is becoming a tradition for us when we are coming in for vacations. read more

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Gorgeous dimly lit place with some great Italian cuisine offerings. The decor and vibe of this restaurant is beautiful and very romantic. You'll find lots of candles for ambience throughout, and funky artwork in an old-world looking setting. It's a lovely clash of traditional and modern. The staff were spot on and extremely friendly (shoutout to Thomas and Jeanie). Food was freshly prepared and phenomenal. Definitely recommend the bacon wrapped dates, gorgonzola fig prosciutto pizza, and Margherita pizza. Really lovely food in an unhurried atmosphere. To note: reservations are required and the parking lot requires payment. They do have giftcards for purchase as well. Also, while this restaurant is quite classy, they do not have a strict dress code. Rather, they encourage guests to dress for the event they are celebrating. If you're in town, certainly recommend you visit Alleia. read more

Alleia is my go-to for a reliably extraordinary dining experience in Chattanooga. I've been there a few times and every time they knock it out of the ball park. Atmosphere, service, and the food is all always top notch. This last experience was great. Our entrees, drinks, and dessert were fabulous. Our dessert was especially mind-blowing. We were even talking about it the next day! Highly recommend. read more

Alleia - Flourless Chocolate Cake - Italian Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

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So, I dont see an option to change my previous review, which was not stellar. Not because of the food, but because of the service. The management reached out to me after my last review and explained that they had just instituted a new system, which is why the service was lacking. He sent me a gift card to come back and try again. We did tonight and I have to say not only was the service excellent, the food was as amazing, as it's been previously, and we happily almost $400. I appreciate that he gave us the chance to come back and try again, as I live over over 100 miles away and travel to Chattanooga for weekends for the food scene. We will happily return to Allelia anytime, with or without a gift card. read more

Always our favorite spot for Italian in Chattanooga. The menu can change around depending on the season, but all the pastas are house made and so flavorful. We had the shrimp tagliatelle which is always wonderful, and we tried the halibut dish this time which was flaky, moist, and the sauce was a great pairing. We always return and are never disappointed! Recommend making a reservation a week in advance. read more

What can be said about the place. Excellent still. You cannot go wrong here. Every menu item, every cocktail thoughtful perfection. Big groups, yes; date night, check; it can do it all. Effortless fine dining from beginning to end. read more

Our second visit to this incredible Northern Italian restaurant in beautiful Chattanooga TN. The cuisine is the best! House made pasta, 100 percent scratch kitchen. The Arancini with Pomodoro sauce are the best we have tasted since visiting Italy. Christian was our server. Very knowledgeable of the menu and wine list! Highly recommend asking for his area. read more

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Delicious date appetizer, flatbread, pasta outstanding, beautiful espresso, gelato is hands down maybe best I've had. Service could be a little more attentive. The bar was slow - shouldn't be waiting so long on cocktails or just an after dinner drink pour. Need more help or a larger bar. Hate the bare bulb chandelier lol - other soft lighting a bit better. Acoustics could be better - loud. read more

The waitress was great. She was nice and attentive. The atmosphere was cute. I ordered the big dog cocktail. It was a beautiful purple color and I enjoyed it. The bacon wrapped dates were fantastic as well. The meal went down hill from there. I ordered the squash ravioli. It was not good. The pasta was thick and gummy. The squash was basically raw on it. I also got the grilled romaine. It has a funky taste. The romaine and apples and cheese did not pair well. My husband got the NY strip medium rare. It came out way over done but tasted okay. He also got the squash risotto. It was not good. The risotto and squash in it were under done. I don't think we will be back read more

Alleia - Italian Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

Alleia is a culinary MUST to experience while in Chattanooga. It's perfect for a special occasion, whether it's a date night, family dinner or girls night out. Definitely make a reservation because it gets busy on weekends! The front door is super heavy and the interior is dimly lit. We were seated in front of the open kitchen which was pretty cool to see. Our server was friendly and helped make good recommendations. Drinks were just ok for me - I'm a gin girl and there was only one option on the vast cocktail menu. The Edge of Darkness was a bit heavy for me - kind of Negroni-esque. I probably should have tried a wine instead. However, the Smoke Signals mezcal cocktail was actually a refreshing alternative. We started with the steamed mussels which hit the spot since we were starving! The pappardelle with braised veal was fantastic - the pasta being made in house made all the difference. The braised short rib was a classic. I definitely would love to come back next time I'm in town and try more of the pastas next time! read more

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The manger are very rude not accommodating seating for celebration. We didn't get any bread, One of our order came cold, the tomato sauce was very cold. hardly I can get server for more water. so the service wasn't good. So either it was meant, Or something else like lake of professionalism. I wish I believed the negative reviews. read more

Alleia is a great yummy restaurant, the waiter was very nice and welcoming. I got the garlic bread for an appetizer and they were delicious! (totally recommend!) For the main I got a delicious pepperoni pizza that looks delicious and tastes delicious! Would come again, definitely recommend! read more

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The atmosphere was beautiful, dark and intimate. Braised pork and ravioli was great. Small portions. Great anniversary spot and the candle altar was very impressive. read more

Not real busy, but fine with that. Started with the hand dipped ricotta bruschetta, great choice! Waiting on dinner let's see how that goes! Wait staff is excellent so far!! Dinner came and was a ton of food. Yes, I would recommend this place. Nice job. read more

We made a reservation for Saturday night and were seated right away. By the time we got there which was around 9pm, the rush hour had subsided. The restaurant was a perfect ambience for a nice dinner. I ordered the Gnocchi with chicken sausage and mushroom. I would say it was a 7/10. I enjoyed it. I would love to go back and try something else. I also got the mock tail and that was a 10/10. Would definitely get again. Our waitress was super friendly and helpful. I would definitely come back again and try something else on the menu. read more

Alleia - Gnocchi with Chicken sausage and mushrooms - Italian Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee