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L'Allegria, Madison, NJ

L'Allegria

4.5
4.5
752 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
L'allegria, conceived by brothers Saverio and Giovanni Allocca in 1984, experienced a meteoric rise to stardom. It has maintained its lofty status due to the Allocca's dedication to optimum quality. The fashionable ristorante, with the casual feel of al fresco dining in a Mediterranean courtyard, features proficient, unpretentious European-style service, an award-winning wine cellar and a New York City trained kitchen staff. The delicate blend of exquisite renditions of authentic cuisine and wines from Italy's diverse regions, coupled with L'allegria's charming ambiance, create the quintessential Italian dining experience. As a result, L'allegria consistently wins the acclaim of restaurant critics and the applause of diners.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (973) 377-6808
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    L'Allegria offers private dining options for groups of 12 to 70. Whether a celebratory dinner with family and friends, or a business luncheon among colleagues, L'Allegria can accommodate all your needs. Contact us for further information.
  • Private party contact
    Saverio Allocca: (973) 377-4692
  • Neighborhood
    Madison
  • Cross street
    Main Street
  • Parking details
    Private lot located behind the restaurant.
  • Entertainment
    Thursdays, Friday and Saturdays enjoy live piano from 7:00pm to close.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 752 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 3.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Morris

    Great for fine wines

  • Morris

    Romantic

  • Morris

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
L'Allegria offers an inviting Italian dining experience with "fantastic" service and a menu that shines with "exceptional" grilled octopus and fresh sea bass. While some find the ambiance challenging, others appreciate the unique dishes like figs and prosciutto. It's a spot where great wine and good times await.

752 Reviews
  1. Jim

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was very good. We split the appetizer and entree and there was enough for two of us and the house wines are a bargain.The ambiance is the best feature. You can have a conversation in a normal voice, a rarity in restaurants these days.

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  2. Katherine

    VIP

    San Francisco

    13 reviews

    3.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    It might have been a bad night. Service was abrupt, sausage was gristly, pasta dishes just average except the homemade pasta with light tomato and basil. That was delicious. A large birthday crowd next to us didn’t help the ambiance. Host should have been aware they were coming and placed us elsewhere.

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  3. Barbara K

    New York City

    38 reviews

    4.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was a little too slow…there was mild impatience among the party.

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  4. Lydia

    New York City

    28 reviews

    4.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Problem with menu online. Prices consistently higher (much) in restaurant

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  5. Pat

    New Jersey

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was great but it wasn't crowded. Lasagna was fantastic, vegetable salad was too.

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  6. Marie

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 30, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    What a disappointment. Went for lunch. I ordered the antipasto salad which was basically strips of thinly sliced vegetables soaking in olive oil and lemon for which I was charged $14. My friend ordered the caprese salad, which was 3 pieces of fresh mozzarella with 3 plum tomatoes on top; no basil, for $17.50. The soup of the day was very good and a good size portion. Service was good and everyone who worked there was very pleasant. Overall, the food was a disappointment and greatly overpriced. Lunch was $65, and I left hungry. This place used to be really good, but is clearly past its prime. It is still trying to be a high-end Italian restaurant, but is just overpriced with mediocre food. Don't waste your time. Go to Il Mundo Vecchio instead.

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  7. Rick

    New York City

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 28, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was very good. I tried wild boar. Very tasty. Place was listed as a romantic spot. Screaming kids nearby made it anything but romantic. Waiter pushed expensive Pinot noir on us when my wife asked for the house version. Was not worth the $7 difference in price per glass. Our waiter disappeared after we finished our dinner. He waited quite a while to find him to order dessert & coffee; which he brought together. I would not go back.

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  8. Niren

    New York City

    22 reviews

    1.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on September 28, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Terrible food . What a waste of money. Will never recommend to anyone

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  9. fred

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was excellent. Shared eggplant rollatini and octopus salad. Had veal scallopini. All the food was excellent as Was the service. We were a group of six and we were a little loud.

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  10. Jim

    VIP

    New Jersey

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have been here only twice. Fantastic each time. Had figs and prosciutto. Figs grown in back of the parking lot. Only in Jersey. Cod in tomato sauce with onions and potatoes was out of sight. Love this place. Great wine too. Wife had sea bass and it was fresh and cooked right. Will go back

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FAQs

L'Allegria offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (973) 377-6808.

L'Allegria is rated 4.5 stars by 752 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 4 times today

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Google Map for L'Allegria

11 Prospect Street, Madison, NJ 07940

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Main Street
  • Neighborhood
    Madison
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private lot located behind the restaurant.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Thursdays, Friday and Saturdays enjoy live piano from 7:00pm to close.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (973) 377-6808
  • Private party facilities
    L'Allegria offers private dining options for groups of 12 to 70. Whether a celebratory dinner with family and friends, or a business luncheon among colleagues, L'Allegria can accommodate all your needs. Contact us for further information.
  • Private party contact
    Saverio Allocca: (973) 377-4692
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