Cafe Allegre

I hate to leave a bad review, but I must. Going by other reviews, my husband and I decided to give it a try. OMG. The food was inedible. The waiter (who as very nice) brought us some bread. You expect good bread in an Italian restaurant, but it was dry and the butter (in packets) was frozen. Then came the Cesar salads; soggy lettuce soaked in “dressing” . It’s so easy to serve 3 crisp Romain lettuce leaves with dressing, but this was small soggy pieces of lettuce. Couldn’t eat it. We ordered Artichokes, and they served breaded artichoke pieces that tasted like frozen fast food. Then came our pasta dishes; horrible. We paid our bill $116.00 and left an 18% tip along with a note saying that the food was inedible. DO BETTER!!

What a beautiful restaurant! We arrived just when they opened on a Saturday evening. I had to walk around to explore the many different dining areas. There is one table in front of a fireplace that I thought looked very romantic. Our waiter, Bill, provided impeccable service. He was attentive and friendly and went out of his way to make sure I was comfortable (I was wearing a walking boot due to an ankle injury.) The chairs in the dining room were comfortable and had a nice cushion. The tables were set with a crisp tablecloth, and there seemed to be an endless supply of warm bread on our table. We tried several appetizers, including the stuffed mushrooms and clams casino. I had the halibut for dinner and shared the Lava cake. All were exquisitely prepared and delicious. Looking forward to coming back to Cafe Allegra.

We had my friends bridal shower here and it was amazing! The staff and service was phenomenal and Lidia was an amazing help. She was so great for service and set up. We truly appreciated the space and the option celebrate our friend. Would recommend having an event here!

Cafe Allegre lives up to its name—a place that feels both cheerful and serene. The calm ambiance wraps around you like a warm hug, making it the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle. The chicken parm? Absolutely divine. It’s a perfect balance of crispy breading, gooey cheese, and rich marinara sauce that feels like it was made with love. And the espresso martini? Pure magic. It’s smooth, bold, and just the right mix of indulgence and energy. Whether you’re in the mood for a relaxed dinner or a lively chat over drinks, Cafe Allegre strikes all the right chords.

Visited here last night for a private event with a prix fixe menu. We were pleased with the variety of options, and everything we had was delicious. The New York Style calamari was really flavorful and had just the right amount of spice, and the steak was cooked perfectly to everyone’s liking. I thought that the deconstructed banana split was a really unique dessert, and I really enjoyed it! It features Doughwich’s ice cream sandwich and is a great way to support a local business. I hope to come back here soon and try more items from their menu!

My future daughter-in-laws shower was held at Cafe Allegre this past weekend and I can't thank the staff enough..Jennifer was a pleasure to deal with and did everything to accomodate my requests. The waitstaff who worked the party, Linda and Clair were excellent. Everyone complimented the efficient service and the way they interacted with my guests..The food was fantastic! From the appetizer to the main course right down the the coffee my guests could not say enough..I would highly recommend Cafe Allegre and would not hesitate to host another event at the restaurant.

So far the best restaurant in Madison, CT and nearby towns starting from fantastic service, food and seating. We had an early dinner, it was not crowded, had a nice table outside, very good atmosphere.The food was delicious. We ordered garlic bread, eggplant rollatini (5stars for this appetizer), arugula beet salad with goat cheese from the specials (amazing) and penne ala vodka. For dessert chocolate lava cake and afogato. Bellissima! Service was superb, our waiter Willmar was great, attentive and friendly. Great dining experience!

Everything is First Class at this Restaurant. It's a beautiful structure, warm & inviting atmosphere inside, professional friendly staff & a menu which offers Outstanding Cuisines and Desserts. Cafe Allegre is truly a treasure.

Lovely outdoor patio for dinner on a Saturday night. Accommodating for both a baby and food allergies. Helpful friendly staff. Food was delicious as well. Well cooked, well seasoned, came out quickly after ordering. Caesar salad was flavorful without being overwhelming dressing. Chicken parm was flawless - crispy edges and tender white meat.

The best restaurant on the shoreline. Excellent food at a fair price. The wine pour is the best I've seen in the area. Real silver and linen with a classy atmosphere. Rich the server is great. The hostess with the black hair is the best - takes good care of us. The fast jazz music has to go. Not conducive for a nice dinner out. Some Sinatra or Bennet or soft piano music would be much better. That aside - I HIGHLY RECCOMEND THIS RESTAURANT.

I attended an event there on Sunday and must say, the food and service was extremely disappointing. The issues: 1. All of the hors d' ouerves were frozen/fried, not handmade. Calamari was worse than diner food. Same with Mozzarella sticks. Clams Casino had no clams, just breading and tiny bit of bacon on top. 2. NY Strips were inedible- old, tough, tasteless. Everyone complained. Mashed potatoes were not from scratch, tasted like boxed flakes. 3. Steak knives were not plated with food, came out 15 minutes after food served. 4. No grated cheese on tables for pasta course. Staff brought jars out in armloads, not on trays. Disgusting! 5. Only 2 staff for 50 people. Slow, disorganized, not prepared in advance for our party. 6. Specially made Anniversary cake was not presented. Shoved on a table behind s door then cut up before guests could see it. Should have been on display for viewing and picture. The dark haired "Banquet Manager" is out of her element. Had no clue how to prep or execute an event. Wasnt friendly, made every request feel as though we were inconveniencing her. Bottom line: i had my wedding reception there in '95 when it was Cafe Lafayette. it was exceptional! This place is a sad poor imitation. Whomever owns it should be humiliate.

Our waiter Justin was very nice and sociable. Fried calamari and lemon butter barrumundi and rice pudding all of them were fabulous. I liked the paintings and all of the award plaques on the wall. very nice will be coming back again

I have a lot of conflicting feelings about this place. First, it was a beautiful space with an excellent location. Definitely a nice space for a dinner or drink at the bar. We ordered garlic bread, chicken parm, salmon, chocolate cake, cheesecake, and two drinks. As excited as we were to have the meal we weren't blown away. The garlic bread was good. The artichoke hearts didn't come as expected and were okay. The chicken parm was your typical chicken parm with sparse sauce on the pasta. My friend had the salmon and it had a sauce that was tasty (reminded us of lobster bisque). The chocolate cake was pretty, but they cheesecake was very good. My friend both drinks were delicious. We split everything except for our mains. My friend woke up this morning very sick and the only thing she ate that I didn't was the salmon. She did give the restaurant a call. The staff was nice and again it was a beautiful space. I don't think it lived up to what it was described. But each experience is different.

Go see for Joe for HH! They have a good bar menu and cocktails at a discounted price! I wouldn't bother with the fried artichoke hearts or the calamari, unfortunately (as much as I wanted to live them both). The espresso martini was very good! I haven't been for lunch or dinner; but will update if that changes!

Great food, and kind service! We stopped in for a quick drink and a small bite before dinner time. Got the meatballs as a side they are huge and their Sunday sauce is delicious. The place was very clean and the bartender made us feel welcomed even just a our snack

Our waiter Robert was beyond amazing. Very respectful, totally in tune with everything. I really appreciate him. Food was delicious

Amazing place, beautiful setting and authentic Italian! Linda is great! Gave us great concert recommendations as well

I am sorry I did not take any pictures of the food. My party and I were heading to a concert and pulled off the highway (I-95) using YELP and stopped here. FOOD was amazing, (worth the $$), SERVICE was incredible and the ambience was very nice. I wish I didn't live 90 minutes away, because I would certainly go back!! In the end, worth your time and your money! KEN

I here for a seminar that provided a meal. I got a salad, entree and dessert. First of all they served a nice hard crusted bread that comes from New York. It was so very good. I then got a salad that was fresh and crisp. My meal was chicken marsala, which was good. The waitress name was Karen and I can't say enough about how good the service was. The restaurant is conveniently located in the center of the town. I didn't see a parking lot so I had to park on the street.

Good food... but some crazy prices. Ordered Surf and Turf special.. (they don't tell you the price). Figured $45 maybe.... Nope, $60. Small lobster tail and maybe a 6oz steak. I could have had a massive plate at a seafood restaurant... plus more

If you don't order from the specials of the day, and you order off the regular menu you will get barely any food I ordered the Sicilian chicken and it came out with three pieces of chicken medallions maybe 2 ounces of chicken in all and then the rest was homemade gnocchi. Definitely not worth 26 bucks.

First, a shout out to Justin, our server. You're a consumate professional and made our experience a lot of fun! We were all amazed at all of the specials available. They all sounded so good All of our party of 4 were very pleased with our selections We were seated in the front room adjacent to the bar. I liked being there. The atmosphere had a nice vibe. Thanks for a great experience.

A real gem in the heart of Madison that is a great place for an Italian meal. Place was really charming and a pleasure to be able to carry on a conversation without having to raise our voice in an almost full dining area. A nice drink menu to pick from. Drinks arrived quickly and hit the spot. We had the stuffed artichoke appetizer which was a special and it was very good and easily enough for two to share. Wife had the Sole Florentine and I had the Seafood Risotto. Both were prepared very well and were ample in size. We both took some home with us. We shared a rice pudding from an extensive dessert list and loved it. Service was excellent led by our waitress Christine. Answered all our questions and never felt rushed or neglected. This is a wonderful place to dine and will definitely be back

Terrible food; avoid the tenderloin, just awful. The service was good. The decor was a little dated. Had the vibe of a 80s bar restaurant. I've never eaten there before but people in the neighborhood said that it has gone downhill. Maybe the manager should sample some of his food.

My family and I have been here a couple of times and have not been super impressed. The seafood risotto I had is nothing like any risotto I've ever had and was really disappointing. The whole thing was just weird(picture posted.) I ended up throwing most of it out. My family seemed to enjoy their chicken parm, but weren't overly impressed.

This is the best Italian restaurant around! I went last night with a party of 11...a family reunion. Amazing. The food is incredible. The hospitality is exemplary. Every time I go it's even better than the last time.

Great Italian food. We especially love thier zuppa de pesce. Great espresso martinis and wine list. Service is always friendly and prompt. We prefer the outdoor seating in the warmer months but the main dining room also reminds me of old school Italian restaurants and is enjoyable, if dated.

Very quiet on a Labor Day weekend Sat night. Sat at bar where I feel you can be a bit casual and take your time. We have been here several times and the bartenders are all fabulous. Warm bread with Evoo cheese and pepper flakes is a nice accompaniment. I always get the Salmon Sofia with lobster sauce. I sub angel hair for the potatoes and it was super delicious tonite. A generous portion!!! Hubby had the seafood risotto and he said it was fantastic . Prices are reasonable and quality is consistent.

We chose Allegre after getting into town a little later than we anticipated, starving from the road. We were lucky enough to find seats at the bar, and were greeted by both the bar tender and multiple locals. This place is like the red sauce version of Cheers. Full of locals, everyone knows each other, and they were welcoming and warm to us as outsiders. The locals next to us offered their recommendations, all of which were spot on. We started w the prosciutto and fig salad, which was a delicious intro course to share. We then shared the eggplant parm and a side order of meatball. The star of the show here is their Sunday sauce. Holy mama, I want to eat it by itself like tomato soup. So good. Both the eggplant and the meatball were great on their own, but honestly, I could eat a hat covered in that sauce. I didn't pay much attention to the drink menu, just ordering a Chianti and letting the bar tender do her thing. The wine was good, very well priced, and heavy pours. This place is a gem, and I only wish we could come back again during our stay. I'll be thinking of that red sauce for days.

We spent Easter in Madison CT and booked a reservation here for dinner. We are from Westchester County NY where great restaurants are plentiful. After reading the good reviews, and looking at their large menu of many different options; we decided to give it a try. The food was delicious! I had the eggplant rollotini, my husband had the liver and onions (which is a favorite), and son had the rigatoni bolognese. We all thought the meals were spot on. My husband cleaned his plate! Afterward we had the cheesecake, lemon sorbet, and homemade cannoli. All were excellent. Highly recommend.

Very good service. Food was exceptional. One of the few restaurants where you could actually hear across the table and understand the person you were talking to. Price was a little high but would be in a range for a upscale restaurant. Plenty of parking and the location is right in the middle of Madison Connecticut.

We have patroned Cafe Allegre for many years. I am very much disappointed that I have just had one of the worst meals this evening here that I have ever had. The veal special tasted like cube steak with a tomato and cheese thrown on it and the seafood risotto lacked seafood with the exception of fishy tasting calamari rings. Someone needs to taste what is going out of the kitchen. Saving grace for our dining experience was the service. This was my go-to restaurant in the area. I will be rethinking that moving forward.

Fabulous service and atmosphere. Beets in salad were undercooked and salad was so-so. Salmon entree was delicious and very generous.

Cafe Allegra was excellent. The stuffed artichoke was the best I ever had. The salmon with the beet salad was tasty. Billy our server was a highly professional. I'm always amazed when someone can recite specials without reading them off. Always made sure our water glasses were full and we were satisfied. Outstanding service.

Visited here last night for a private event with a prix fixe menu. We were pleased with the variety of options, and everything we had was delicious. The New York Style calamari was really flavorful and had just the right amount of spice, and the steak was cooked perfectly to everyone's liking. I thought that the deconstructed banana split was a really unique dessert, and I really enjoyed it! It features Doughwich's ice cream sandwich and is a great way to support a local business. I hope to come back here soon and try more items from their menu!

Service was great, Michelle was top notch. Key lime martini was fantastic, needs more IPAs, nice wine selection. Garlic bread was delicious definitely recommend, so was the normal bread. Food was great, cooked well, chicken parmigiana was good, salmon sofia with lobster cream sauce was delicious sauce was very good. Halibut special was very good sauce was good. Very clean and well maintained restaurant, good environment.

We love Cafe Allegre and eat here so much that it's borderline embarrassing. My son is obsessed. My husband and I don't typically seek out Italian food, but we realized that we love it as much as our son does, hence we are here all the time. The ambience and service are hard to beat. Everyone from front of house to servers to bartenders are so consistently classy, we can't get enough. The teens bussing tables are learning from the best! And the historic house smack in the center of town with tablecloths... can't be beat. Again, I'm not one to seek out Italian food but they really do it right! My son is a penne and Sunday sauce kind of guy, but I usually get whatever seafood entree is on special. The swordfish is especially good, as is the cod. The bartenders take great care of us here. Generous pours, I'm usually out after two. Long live Cafe Allegre!!

I really enjoyed my meal at Cafe Allegre in Madison. I came here based off a recommendation and was not disappointed. My boyfriend and I came here for dinner and ordered the fried artichoke special and off menu cacio e pepe. We also had an espresso martini and wine. The drinks were fine, but the food was great. The cacio e Pepe was amazing and some of the best I've had. The service was great as well. Madison is such a cute town and this is a great stop in the area.

This came recommended by someone and we were disappointed. Everyone raves about the Sunday sauce and we cannot agree as our 2 orders of veal parmigiana with penne had very little sauce. In fact a large portion of penne had no sauce. It was dry and the veal was also very thick.

The salmon Sofia was super delicious. The service was great and it was in a cute building!

Phenomenal doesn't even describe Cafe Allegre! I went on Saturday, 12/11/2021 with a reservation for 5 people. First off, I live in Shelton, CT and it was a rainy night with lots of traffic and was running 30-minutes late for my reservation (which I despise doing to any restaurant) but I called them, and they said to me "no worries, drive safe." Wow, that was a really nice way to start off my visit to them. I have been here before, it was always great, but have not been back in several years. Well, that will change, I assure you. Let's face it, a lot of restaurants during these pandemic days frankly, are not doing that well. Service is lacking (I know it's tough to find help) and the quality of the food has gone downhill at so many places as well. Fear not, at Cafe Allegre. The restaurant at 6:00 pm was comfortably full and the waiter came right up to me, maybe he could sense we needed to eat and have check in my hand in 1-hour as we were heading to East Haddam, to the Goodspeed Opera House afterwards. He took the drink orders, the appetizers and all of our dinner selections promptly and before we all knew it everything was coming out in nice order, but not rushed. Alright, the food, oh my, there were numerous dinner specials one of them being a swordfish in a nicely done sauce of fresh tomatoes, Kalamata olives and olive oil. It comes with linguini but I asked for a vegetables instead and found a delicious bed of garlic sautéed spinach underneath the fish. It was a huge piece of perfectly cooked swordfish and I have to tell you, it was the best I have ever had. I don't know what they did to bring out so much flavor, but it was just unbelievable. My guest had another special with was Atlantic halibut and simply prepared broiled with olive oil and lemon and garnished with capers. Again, cooked to perfection, and with such simple preparation, it was delicious! Did I mention my Cesar salad I had with extra anchovies or how great the cocktails were prepared? Was so good!! The rest of the guests ordered a variety of menu choices and they were raving about their meals (all of them their first visit to Cafe Allegre). I cannot wait to go back here, you probably guess by now that I highly recommend this restaurant. What a gem of a restaurant in Madison, Connecticut that gets my vote as a "must-do" delightful Connecticut shoreline food experience!

Very lovely space, with lots of light and space, very tastefully decorated with beige walls and Man Ray-style B&W, framed photographs of Italian cityscapes, very friendly staff, terrific food, and reasonable prices. We were seated immediately and given the table of our choice by the very sweet hostess, our busboy Ryan was prompt and courteous, and our waiter Bill was superb--personable, fun, fast, and accommodating. The fried calamari was as light as a feather, accompanied by delicious marinara, and both my (very generous) swordfish steak on linguine with lemon and garlic and my date's cid in penne with a similar sauce were both very good. The side of broccoli we ordered was not overcooked nor overpowered with garlic, and was a nice complement to dinner. No room left for dessert!

The restaurant is very cozy and nice inside. The staff is exceptional, and very professional, The bar drinks are fantastic. We were there last summer and the food was excellent. I don't know whether they have a new chef or if something else was going on, but when we were there on February 18, 2024, the food was not good at all. We went there to celebrate our 41st anniversary. Thought it would be a restaurant that we could go to on our anniversary every year. A special place... The food was awful! I had the French onion soup, which is my favorite. The soup was tasteless, I had to add salt to the soup to give it some flavor. My husband had the minestrone soup which he said was good. For an entrée my husband had the rigatoni Bolognese. He said the sauce was good, but the more he ate, the spicier it tasted. I had the steak with sautéed onions, mashed potatoes, and green beans. The mashed potatoes and green beans were great! The steak and sautéed onions were tasteless. It seemed as though there were no seasoning at all on them. The best part of the meal was the, Keylime martini and the chocolate gelato. We won't be going back unless the food changes...

A favorite with not only my husband but entire family! We had our rehearsal dinner here, we have done family Easter's here- this past December my husband set up a work Christmas party. We love celebrating all of our life moments here and sometimes just a drink at the bar or dessert! Best food around the shoreline!

Love this restaurant. Elegant setting... white tablecloths and napkins. Quiet backroom dining, although the bar area looks lively. This is my fourth time this year. Delicious food, beautifully prepared... large portions. Appetizers included a HUGE arugula salad with burrata and peppers; stuffed mushrooms (plentiful but a little mushy_ Liver with bacon. Most and tender. Two veal dishes with excellent vegetables and a Tilapia with tomato sauce, capers, etc. Canoli and Lava cake dessert. Excellent service. Knowledgable waitress EVERY time we are there. They obviously know the restaurant. Reservations taken and honored. Value pricing for the food quality. HUGE menu with large number of specials. Highly Recommend.

Once again Cafe Allegre never fails. Joe the bartender, was such a conversationalist. Great insight to some fun facts of Las Vegas and National Parks as well as some fantastic dishes offered at the restaurant. Made the visit there enjoyable and insightful. The escarole and beans and pasta I ordered was fantastic! Thank you!! The restaurant ambiance was designed where it makes one feel inviting.

Really good Italian food, highly recommend it! Staff are friendly and service on point! Definitely worth checking out if your in Madison!

Be sure to check hours at restaurant since actual times they are open is different than what they are showing on yelp. This was my first visit here and the food was fabulous. We shared eggplant rollatini appetizer- great. One of my friends ordered the salmon with lobster and lobster sauce and it was incredibly delicious. I had the veal Compania and it was also great. Another friend had the rigatoni with Bolognese and it was the best i've ever tasted. I would've given this five stars except that the side order of pasta that we ordered was extremely over cooked and mushy.couldn't find waiter to mention it so we just didn't eat it. Making mental note to order pasta here al dente next time. Otherwise service was very friendly and attentive. Desserts: a nice selection but a tad overpriced. Looking forward to returning soon.

Was intrigued by the spicy chicken dish on the menu and asked if it could be done with veal instead. The chef accommodated up and the sauce had a great flavor and the gnocchi were delicious, but the veal was tough and the meal was a letdown. What was surprising was that the chicken dish was listed for around $22 and the veal special on the menu was in the neighborhood of $32. Our bill came and the upgraded veal dish that was a knockoff of the $22 chicken dish came in at $37.98. At that price the meal was a complete letdown. #gouged

Outstanding food and service and dining experience. It was my birthday today and they treated me very special and the chef is outstanding

Yum!!! Last night we came in for dessert after having dinner elsewhere. Decided to come back tonight for dinner. Started at the bar with a glass of wine, lively bar crowd and great bartender! Seated at our cozy table for two. Greeted promptly by our waitress, Karen ( I think) who was terrific. Great explanations of menu & specials. Excellent menu choices, traditional Italian fare as well as a steakhouse menu! Excellent seafood options. A wonderful list of specials. Shared the eggplant rollatini appetizer which was amazing! I had a seafood cioppino with lobster and king crab that was stupendous! Hubby had the gnocchi, which was enough for two people! Really a must try and will certainly go back again!

Food not good for me. Content was serve one in top of each other. Not appetizing. Service was ok. Friendly though. Ambiance was very good.

Excellent dinner early on a Saturday night. We were able to sit at the bar, which was very nice. Service was awesome! Hubby had veal parm snd i had a burrata special. We shared eggplant rollatini for an app. Alll delicious, prices very fair. We'll go back!

Fantastic food, beautiful atmosphere. Very attentive service and great location. I will be back for sure when in area! I had the tilapia over capellini, which was absolutely delicious. We also enjoyed a tomato/mozzarella appetizer, the best escarole/bean soup I've ever had (and I've been Italian for all my 50 years!), and pasta Bolognese. great wine, bread etc. what more could a person want!!!!!

Great dining experience each and every visit ...ambiance food and service is always excellent and Justin our server most times is always the best!

Went to cafe Allegre for the first time last night. Was there for a private party in the back room. It was a really beautiful space with some nice natural lighting. There was one server helping out our whole party that was very kind and offered many suggestions along with food and wine pairings. . Started out with some appetizers. The Eggplant rollatini was beautifully presented and the perfect ratio of cheese and sauce. We also had the New York Style calamari and some crabmeat stuffed mushrooms. The stuffed mushrooms were my favorite appetizer of the evening, however they could've been presented a little bit better but the flavor was amazing. I paired my appetizers with an Aperol Spritz which was really well-made and refreshing. . Next we shared the New York strip, which was cooked perfect. We ordered it medium rare and it was cooked absolutely perfect. We also ordered the salmon Sophia , which was a very generous portion of salmon topped with lobster sauce. I paired it with their monkey Bay Sauvignon Blanc and it was absolutely delicious. I will go back to this restaurant just because of the salmon Sophia dish. It was that amazing! . Overall this restaurant was incredible I would definitely go back. I knocked it down one star because I fell for the size of our party there should've been another server in the room assisting to speed the service up a little. However, the one server did amazing for the amount of people in our party.

Scrumptious! Sadly, we learned that Chef Silvio Suppa passed away last year, but that was only AFTER we asked our waitress to compliment the chef on an OUTSTANDING meal! After reading rave reviews, we decided to choose Cafe Allegre for a wedding rehearsal dinner. We chose the Toscana banquet menu ($38. per person plus gratuity): Appetizers: Eggplant rollatini, pasta, clams casino and fried calamari Salad: With house made dressing Dinner: Chicken marsala, Chicken Fraincaise, Tilapia Aqua Pazza, Salmon Filet, Veal Parmigiana and Past Primavera (vegetarian) Dessert: Chef's choice, coffee & tea & soft drinks To our HAPPY surprise, every single bite was absolutely delicious! Everyone raved over the food and our family is usually a tough crowd to please. The eggplant rollatini melted in your mouth... the pasta sauce was the BEST we have ever had anywhere, and we have eaten in some prime Italian restaurants all over the country. The chicken francaise was buttery and lemony - not bitter at all. It was a song on the tongue! Given a choice between house made lemon or chocolate cake for dessert, I asked for a 50/50 split of both and was very happy when they agreed. My goodness, that was The Best cake we have ever had (except for the red velvet cake at Julia's Bakery in Orange, CT). Cafe Allegre's cake was moist and flavorful, not a flavorless sugar-bomb like most others! You tasted cocoa & chocolate, not sugar! The lemon mousse was delicate and subtle, but the lemon peeked through after a moment in the most delightful way. Heavenly! Our server Karen was extremely friendly, informative and attentive. Our glasses were never less than half full and plates were removed with expert timing. All guests were allowed to take home their uneaten portions and we were stunned when later, after our guests left and we settled the check, we were handed large bags filled with leftovers! Let me just say the leftovers we enjoyed for the next 3 days were just as delicious as they were during dinner that night. WOW! We were treated like royalty, from the initial phone call with Jen to moment we left the restaurant that night with full bellies, a happy & satiated family and smiles on our faces. "Service" appears to be a lost art, but it's alive and well at Cafe Allegre! The restaurant had two other wedding parties there that night and there wasn't an empty table in the house, but service did NOT suffer a bit! The decor is elegant and clean and reminds you of a fine inn. Even the entrance is grand with potted geraniums, ionic columns and baskets filled with gourds and farm fresh apples in the foyer. Although it was sad to learn that chef Silvio passed away, we did learn that his son Roberto and daughter in law (who have been with him since he opened the iconic DelMonaco's in Wooster Square, New Haven) are carrying on the tradition of fine, award-winning food and service. We found it touching that Chef Silvio's cookbook was proudly on display inside the restaurant. His legacy lives on. Cafe Allegre is Italian cuisine at it's finest.