Allora - Portland

Great date night, cozy little restaurant, good for and service.

I don't eat at Italian restaurants, since I am Italian and am always disappointed. But I just went to Allora for the first time and will definitely be coming back. I still wouldn't trust cannolis from anywhere besides Connecticut/New York though, so luckily they have a nice panna cotta!!

Love this place in the summer. It's the perfect location for outdoor eating. Allora is tiny and tends to get loud inside. The seasonal options are always wonderful, and if you can't decide, the four cheese gnocchi never fails to satisfy. The only thing that keeps this from five stars besides the lack of seating? May I recommend a new pastry chef? Cannolis are not meant to be soft and lifeless. Take a page put of Mike's in Boston. The Gelato is sad and weepy. I always forget after having a wonderful meal about the lackluster desserts.

In the stylish atmosphere, we had a relaxing time while sipping wine and cocktails. We had Caprese, 1/2 Bread, Bongole and Lasagna, and for dessert, Tiramisu with Americano and espresso. Even though the Bread was 1/2, it was bigger than we expected, each dish was delicious, and overall we were both very happy with our stomachs and our hearts.

Great place for date night. I've been coming here for years now and each time they are fabulous. We always order a bottle of wine, last night it was a 2019 Chianti Riserva for $58. The wine was delicious and, as always, they served it properly. We shared a caeser and each had a pasta plate. Serving sizes were perfect and service was well-paced.