Reviews for Alfresco's Italian Bistro in Oneonta, NY
What a gorgeous restaurant! Such a clever way to make it feel like you're dining al fresco inside. We just happened upon this... place & decided to try it. Unfortunately, they were booked for their dining room (college open house time) so we opted to sit atthe bar, which is VERY small. They offered a sofa & tv tray table or the coffee table, if we wanted to sit there toeat...definitely didn't like or think that was super classy. I can do that at home for free. Had an Awestruck Apple/Pear cider,which was crisp, light & refreshing. Good thing too as temperature in the bar felt like you were sitting on the sun! Our guesswas the ovens are adjacent to the bar, hence the extreme heat. Tried their cheese ravioli & their Greek stuffed shells special(think spinach, kalamata olives, feta stuffed) & fresh garlic bread. We got THREE pieces of pasta for $16, which we thought wasa tad pricey. Shells were very tasty & creative. Ravioli was just ok. Sadly, the rustic tomato sauce wasn't very flavorful. Iknow that in Italy the tomato is the star, but this was plain boring. The bread was excellent- very garlicky, which I like.Maureen our server & bartender was very sweet & really, really nice! Read more
Food was very good taste, they may have been short staffed but it seemed that we were forgotten. When our order arrived there... was an error but correct. Received a refill of soda after asking and it was wrong (regular Pepsi not diet for the diabetic). Yeswe would give it a try again Read more
I love this place. I always stop in for a piece of pizza on my lunch break. I find everyone from the owners to the wait staff to... be friendly and unique, and that means something this day and age. My Mom and I got to eat here before she passed away and shecouldn't get over how beautiful the plants outside were. We also got to eat inside once. I'm so glad I got to take her here! Read more
Very disappointed with the service. I suggested this place because i had good experiences in the past but this time was pritty... bad. We waited very long for everything. Waitress very very slow and would dissappear and not come back for quite awhile. Itwas my daughter-in-law's birthday and i had a company of 7. I was excited to bring my party here for their first time. Very badexperience! The food was okay but someone in my party found a hair in her food. They should add a salad with the meals. IT WASTHE WORST SEATING ARRANGEMENT I EVER HAD and they would not change it, stating they did not have anywhere else to seat us. Itwas not crowded! Mind you, i made reservations! THEY SHOULD HAVE PUT US IN THE BACK PRIVATE ROOM BECAUSE WE WERE CRUNCHED INTOGETHER like sardines, WHICH SEEMED LIKE A SIDE TABLE IN THE HALLWAY OF THE RESTAURANT. Uncomfortable seating! Poor atmosphere.Poor service. I must have asked about 4 times when the birthday cake would come out for my daughter-in-law's birthday. We werewaiting close to an hour after our meal. It was very embarrassing. If there is any decency in this place, i should be offered tocome back, courtesy meal from Alfresco's. Read more
What a wonderful atmosphere. In the summer the outside is loaded with beautiful flowers and the interior is cool and quiet. I... believe during the holiday time in the winter is when they shine. The interior dining is transformed into a magical holidayexperience. With lovley tress decorated in different styles, it truly adds such a magical ambiance. The food is alwaysdelicious, pasta is cooked to perfection with tasty sauce options and a cup of their cappuccino or a cannoli always hits right Read more
My husband and I came for a late night meal after a long day of traveling and it did not disappoint! Decor inside is charming,... service is friendly, and food was solid, red-sauce Italian-American. Went there after our original reservation elsewherecouldn?t accommodate us, and so glad we did! Our waitress was great: authentically friendly, timely, and made us feel like ourbusiness was valued. Definitely worth a visit. Read more
Discussed with this place! I ordered eggplant parm add chicken. Paid 60$ No chicken added, very watery with no flavor at all... amd the pasta taste like they opened a can of tomato paste and dumped it in. I've eaten here before it was amazing. I dont whathappened to this place. Read more
Place is Beautiful, food was good!!! For the area this place is a 6 star. Just keeping my rating at 4 because of all the high... end resturants we visit. This is a must try if in the Oneonta area!!!!!!! Read more