Aliotta's Via Firenze

10/15/08

Need to improve service

by FirstimeCustomer at Citysearch

We had lunch there for the first time with our business partner. Unfortunately, I would never go back to the restaurant again. I would say that quality of food was okay, not exceptional. Price was a bit expensive for lunch. Decor is okay and reasonably comfortable. It gets noisy lunch time. A waiter who served our table was nice and friendly. However, he was too busy servicing other tables and helping the kitchen. I consider myself as a patient person. However, it was too long for me to wait for a waiter to come to our table. I had to walk up myself to look for our waiter. Having waited for a long time, we decided to leave the restaurant without deserts or coffee. I discovered that 20% gratuity was automatically included in our check because we were a party of six. Unfortunately, the restaurant needs to improve its service to have the first timer becomes a repeat customer.

07/30/08

un-remarkable, incredibly expensive food.

by MartyHorton at Citysearch

We gave Aliotta's a second chance thinking that perhaps our first experience was an anamoly and an "off" day. We came to the same comclusion the second time around -The food is edible; but not noteworthy, and very, very expensive; the decor is dated and tacky , the acoustics are bad, and the service is good.

My fussli alla bruna had 6 quarter size (at best) pieces of eggplant and no evidence of mushrooms. Not what you would expect for a dish described as "fresh eggplant, mushrooms, garlic ...". My wife's Penne Pollo E Carciofi was overcooked and un-remakable.

Don't waste your time. SAVE YOUR MONEY!

• Pros: plenty of room in the parking lot
• Cons: expensive

11/16/07

very bad

by ankimo at Citysearch

I was extremely disappointed. Menu had a big selection. Unfortunately, the food got worse as each course was brought out. Most disappointing was my pasta, it was OVER-COOKED and mushy. The pasta was practically falling apart because it had been cooked so long! Our server and the nice lady who took our dishes away were the only part of the experience that was pleasant. I woud not recommend this restaurant to anyone.