Reviews for Allora in Portland, OR
It didn?t worth 25 min waiting and $35 for this pasta. I don?t know the authentic Italian spaghetti, but this spaghetti was like... Ramen or yakisoba noodle, not the spaghetti I know lol And the taste was okay not even ?good? Definitely not worth $35. I wouldrather go to Pastini???? Read more
Wonderful dining experience! Servers were so welcoming and friendly. The flavors in the dishes were creative and incredible, it... made for a very fun dinner. Also, the bartender is very talented and even stopped by our table to chat, since my husband triedout a brand new cocktail creation. Overall, I would highly recommend Allora for a special night out!! Read more
Went here for a date night last night and it was perfect. Atmosphere is warm, romantic, cozy and has that lived in, been here... for years feel to it. The food was fabulous, we had freshly baked bread and the soup as appetizers and it was SO tasty. Thecarbonara was to die for, perfectly creamy and delicious. Had a wonderful bottle of wine (they have a fabulous wine list). Andthe server we had was so lovely, helped us choose the perfect wine! Thanks Allora, you made our night :) Read more
We went here for our anniversary dinner with our two teenage kids and sat outside in the covered patio area. They do take... reservations, but not for the patio. The inside space is on two levels, and great for date night or groups of 4 people. There'salso a private dining space next door. Overall, we enjoyed the food and wine. We weren't blown away by anything and some dishesstood out above the others, but it's definitely worth a visit. Polenta Fries - nice and crispy on the outside, served with aspicy dipping sauce (which we think is the same as the calamari sauce). Calamari - my daughter wasn't a fan (and she lovescalamari) but I really liked how nicely the calamari was cooked and the slight sweet/salty combo of the seasoning in thebreading. Spaghetti Carbonara - my son loves carbonara and the one at Allora got two thumbs up. I had a taste and it was,indeed, delicious! Rigatoni Pomodoro e Prosciutto - my husband ordered this and we loved it. The sauce was just right and whilehe didn't care for the way the prosciutto was sort of just torn by hand and thrown into the dish, it tasted amazing. Spaghettial Sugo di Carne - I was sadly disappointed in the dish I ordered. The spaghetti tasted old and stale (totally different thanthe spaghetti that came with my son's carbonara), and the sauce was very bland. I love sugo di carne at most Italianrestaurants; this one was a miss. The wine list is a solid list. My husband had a glass of Chianti and I had a glass ofNebbiolo; both were enjoyable. You'll pay $3 for a half order or $6 for a full order of focaccia bread with olive oil. Thebread has some red pepper flakes so some bites have a little kick, but the bread itself was fluffy and tasted fresh. Overall,Allora is still a nice neighborhood Italian eatery and I look forward to visiting again. It's a great spot for a glass of winewith friends! Read more
We were able to get right in, just before the rush and tables began filling up right after we were seated. We were seated... upstairs. It was cozy and a bit warm. The bench seating was comfy but the chairs were not comfortable for the others in ourparty. Great drinks and appetizers that got the palate ready for the next round.. For the food, YUM. The ricotta gnocchi is thewinner for most at the table but the flank steak with a great chimichurri was a close second but all of the meals were worth it!We took desserts to go and would definitely go back for the Nutella tiramisu. Read more
Always an amazing experience here. The good is fresh, very well made, tastes authentic. I always loved everything we ordered.... Met the owner too and he's pretty awesome! Very friendly and helpful staff and romantic setting. Gnocchi is to die for. Read more
Peaceful and nice little place with awesome staff. The ravioli (especially the lemon stuffed ones) were superb and the gnocchi... was great too. It was some of the best Italian food I've had in a while and I highly recommend it! Read more
Cute, tucked away spot. Food was great, drinks were great, staff was exceptional. Will be back, strongly recommend the gnocchi... with tomato sauce! Read more