Allora - Baltimore

Pasta was not al dente, but really undertook. sauce wasn't great either. but atmosphere is very beautiful.

After a memorable first impression, I'm convinced that Allora is the hottest cafe-on-the-rise in Baltimore. Despite the current construction next door, you are transported to a tranquil heart of Rome hideaway as soon as you step inside. Sunlight streaming through the front bay window, the cafe sets a tone as a place for conversation and creativity with artwork thoughtfully displayed along the main wall. The staff is warm, welcoming and attentive, providing menu insights and more. I ordered the recently revamped avocado toast (now with tomatoes! and a currant scone to go. Conscious of the large order ahead of me, I was offered a glass of water while I took a seat to wait. The few extra minutes were worth it! The scone has that ideal crumbling buttery texture, melting in your mouth with just a hint of sweetness from the base dough. The currants add a chewy, burst of richer baking-spices-like sweetness. Topped with fresh, juicy thick tomato slices, the avocado toast is one to bookmark! The avocado was creamy, ripe and ample to evenly cover the fresh, flavorful toast underneath with just the right level of crusty crunch. The crushed pepper and sea salt, with an extra peppery crunch from the micro greens, rounds out a delicious bite. Look forward to trying more of the menu and espresso offerings, Allora!

Such a cute cafe lunch spot! I enjoyed a pear and Gorgonzola toast and a iced latte which is the perfect light weekend lunch. Will definitely be back for the fig and prosciutto toast which they were out of today. It is a tiny place but very friendly and fast service. Parking was easy to find on the street but there is also a parking lot within walking distance.

The location in ambience this place is very cute. It's a small space but it looks very new and clean. We did not have trouble finding a seat at 1pm on Saturday. The espresso+tonic drink was one of my favorite drinks that I've had for a while--I would definitely get it again. The toast with the basil tomato jam was good, but nothing to write home about. The Gricia was very well seasoned, but to a point where it was almost too salty. The pasta was cooked harder than al dente and could've used just a little bit longer in the water. The prosciutto panino was very flavorful and the combination of ingredients worked really well together. The bread was very crispy and made for a great crunch. Overall this is a solid place to get brunch and we plan to come back in the future to try the dishes that have figs and pears because they were out when we went.

My husband and I had dinner at Allora a few weekends ago and we absolutely loved it! Every single dish was delicious and despite how full we were towards the end, we wanted more! The service was impeccable! They didn’t miss a beat, and the timing between courses was exactly how it should be done. Other restaurants should take notes! Live music was also a lovely treat. Super cute place all around. Can’t wait to come back for the tasting menu dinners!