The food here was spot on, great variety and really well prepared. The service was ok and the wine list could definitely use a little improvement, but I couldn't fault them a star for that because the quality and ambiance was top notch.
(5)
Tad L.
I wanted to give it 2 stars but I couldn't because the food is so good. The service, unfortunately, is horrendous, and has been all six times I've gone. The owner is very nice, there is usually one member of the staff that is friendly and helpful, and our waiter is always awful. We've been ignored there, forgotten about, etc. Tonight, our waiter was blunt and unfriendly to the point of rudeness, although another waiter who was serving as host was great. A member of our party asked about a specific drink and our rude waiter said "I don't know anything about the bar" and left it hanging there. There was an awkward pause, we all looked at each other, and she said, "OOOkay, I guess I'll just have water then." $$ directly out of the owners pocket. Anyway, at the end of dinner we got their lasagna special to go for a friend and when we got home we found the garlic bread had not been included, which of course was part of what our friend was looking forward to, and also of course part of what we paid for. I will continue recommending the Italian Underground to visitors from out of town, or as a previous reviewer did, I will tell them to keep it strictly carry-out. This last visit was bad enough (but WOW the food is good) that I won't go back for quite awhile. Bummer, 'cause I definitely feel like it's a lose-lose.
(3)
Philip D.
Hands down best meal I ever had. Being Italian I am overly critical when eating out Italian, but everything here was perfect and fresh. Service was great and chef came out to thank us! Must eat here!
(5)
Dan V.
We have eaten here twice and enjoyed it both times very much. Great Service and meals.
(5)
Kimbo B.
Allegria popped up out of the blue a couple of months ago, and we all felt some excitement at the arrival of a proper little Italian joint in Carbondale. The space is quaint and cozy and feels like you're at someone's home. The service was attentive and good, and the food was incredible. We had a party of five and everyone tried a different dish: my husband had the tortellini and he literally almost licked his plate clean (and he eats most pasta with long teeth), my mom had the spring veggie risotto, a friend had the polenta lasagna which was interesting, and two of us had the calamari gnocchi, which was like a putanessca sauce with perfectly cooked calamari and fluffy pieces of gnocchi heaven. The only thing we didn't enjoy was the veal saltimbocca side, but we let them know about it and they graciously took our suggestions. We'll definitely be back - it's a place with a decent price point, great food, and attentive service.
(4)
Leah T.
Coming here was absolutely delicious! I was on my way back from Aspen with family and I really didn't want to stop! But then I did, and OMG it was definitely worth it! Would come here anytime (: The homemade bread was absolutely amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(5)
Julie B.
Visiting from out of town and came here for dinner, everything was absolutely delicious and the staff was really wonderful. The polenta was the best I've ever had! Highly recommend this place!
(5)
Karol M.
Great service and fantastic food. Homemade bread and fresh ingredients in my pasta. Very clean and elegant. Don't miss it if you are in the area. You'll feel like you are in Italy!
(5)
Judy S.
This is Fantastic!!! Had the stroganoff and" Lindas favorite. Superb Lobster bisque, staff Will come back
(5)
Trent B.
Wonderful little Italian restaurant. Everything we ordered was fantastic. Ricotta cavatelle is fabulous. Service is excellent. We will he back!
(5)
Breffni M.
Open the front door and use your own nose to judge and you will be happy. Try a soup and you will be happy. Keep a close eye on the specials. Extraordinary. Wine list has a fabulous Nebbiolo, reasonable price from the Langhe, the area of the wine of Kings and the King of wines. Lovely music, lovely ambiance, lighting, atmosphere, menu simple and everything wonderful and seriously unexpected in this tiny town called Carbondale. Ice cold prosecco, fire engine hot fresh bread rolls, dreamy, with a special olive oil to dip. The Pork Belly special was amazing beyond imagination and to top all of this off, Everything was so reasonable. Chef owner came to welcome me as I entered. Professional , perfection, pleasant, thanks Chef for an extraordinary meal, service, and your staff are as lovely as your food is, many thanks, Breffni
(5)
David T.
Definitely worth a visit if you are in Carbondale. Food and service are quite good.
(4)
Tim B.
Great food! I don't think they were really ready for a party of 10. Sitting "on" the road was a bit disturbing too. This would be a great place for a date... Now I just need to find a date...
(3)
Kristin H.
What a fabulous place! Great friendly accommodating service. The food was wonderful and they have a nice wine list. It is a great value.
(5)
Sandra S.
Spent a lot of money and were sorely disappointed. Where to start? Lobster bisque was way too salty - no lobster in there, just SHRIMP cut up! Mentioned salty soup to an employee who said they would "advise the kitchen." My special was hangar steak. Ordered medium rare to rare but what arrived on the dish was RAW. TOUGH. Odd tasting. Teensy tiny sweet potato chunks so small that they had no taste and were overcooked. This was a $22 entree that was just so bad. The free rolls - first round - were perfect. Second round were under baked and doughy. Ugh.
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Specialities
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Parking : Street Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Noise Level : Loud Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : No Has TV : No Waiter Service : Yes
The immense popularity of Italian cuisine globally isn't unknown. You can find an Italian Pizzeria around every corner of almost every city in the United States. Not to forget that in every house, people enjoy mac and cheese as comfort food. But it would be wrong to believe that Italian food starts with pizza and ends with good pasta as this Mediterranean country has much more to offer other than these two dishes. In Italian Cuisine, there is a high use of fresh tomatoes, all kinds of herbs, great quality of cheese, all types of meat, seafood and fresh handmade pasta. Many find it hard to believe that Italians have been making noodles long back.
Italian and Greek cuisines are always mistaken to be same, but they are poles apart. The primary difference between the two cuisines is the use of cheese in most of the Italian dishes. Italians love to cultivate their own cheese and process them as per their food requirement. It is believed that some cheese is so expensive that cheese producers secure them in lockers.
If you are bored eating the same old pasta or pizza, you can try some of the authentic Italian dishes like Risotto, Polenta, Ribollita, Lasagna, Fiorentina Steak, Bottarga, Ossobuco, Carbonara, Focaccia, Arancini and Supplì. Another item which Italians love to relish every morning is a good cup of Italian Coffee. Once you taste a freshly brewed cup of Italian Coffee, you might not visit Starbucks ever again. Authentic Italian food is made with heart and soul, so go find a restaurant where you can relish Italian cuisine in your city.
Andrea B.
The food here was spot on, great variety and really well prepared. The service was ok and the wine list could definitely use a little improvement, but I couldn't fault them a star for that because the quality and ambiance was top notch.
(5)Tad L.
I wanted to give it 2 stars but I couldn't because the food is so good. The service, unfortunately, is horrendous, and has been all six times I've gone. The owner is very nice, there is usually one member of the staff that is friendly and helpful, and our waiter is always awful. We've been ignored there, forgotten about, etc. Tonight, our waiter was blunt and unfriendly to the point of rudeness, although another waiter who was serving as host was great. A member of our party asked about a specific drink and our rude waiter said "I don't know anything about the bar" and left it hanging there. There was an awkward pause, we all looked at each other, and she said, "OOOkay, I guess I'll just have water then." $$ directly out of the owners pocket. Anyway, at the end of dinner we got their lasagna special to go for a friend and when we got home we found the garlic bread had not been included, which of course was part of what our friend was looking forward to, and also of course part of what we paid for. I will continue recommending the Italian Underground to visitors from out of town, or as a previous reviewer did, I will tell them to keep it strictly carry-out. This last visit was bad enough (but WOW the food is good) that I won't go back for quite awhile. Bummer, 'cause I definitely feel like it's a lose-lose.
(3)Philip D.
Hands down best meal I ever had. Being Italian I am overly critical when eating out Italian, but everything here was perfect and fresh. Service was great and chef came out to thank us! Must eat here!
(5)Dan V.
We have eaten here twice and enjoyed it both times very much. Great Service and meals.
(5)Kimbo B.
Allegria popped up out of the blue a couple of months ago, and we all felt some excitement at the arrival of a proper little Italian joint in Carbondale. The space is quaint and cozy and feels like you're at someone's home. The service was attentive and good, and the food was incredible. We had a party of five and everyone tried a different dish: my husband had the tortellini and he literally almost licked his plate clean (and he eats most pasta with long teeth), my mom had the spring veggie risotto, a friend had the polenta lasagna which was interesting, and two of us had the calamari gnocchi, which was like a putanessca sauce with perfectly cooked calamari and fluffy pieces of gnocchi heaven. The only thing we didn't enjoy was the veal saltimbocca side, but we let them know about it and they graciously took our suggestions. We'll definitely be back - it's a place with a decent price point, great food, and attentive service.
(4)Leah T.
Coming here was absolutely delicious! I was on my way back from Aspen with family and I really didn't want to stop! But then I did, and OMG it was definitely worth it! Would come here anytime (: The homemade bread was absolutely amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(5)Julie B.
Visiting from out of town and came here for dinner, everything was absolutely delicious and the staff was really wonderful. The polenta was the best I've ever had! Highly recommend this place!
(5)Karol M.
Great service and fantastic food. Homemade bread and fresh ingredients in my pasta. Very clean and elegant. Don't miss it if you are in the area. You'll feel like you are in Italy!
(5)Judy S.
This is Fantastic!!! Had the stroganoff and" Lindas favorite. Superb Lobster bisque, staff Will come back
(5)Trent B.
Wonderful little Italian restaurant. Everything we ordered was fantastic. Ricotta cavatelle is fabulous. Service is excellent. We will he back!
(5)Breffni M.
Open the front door and use your own nose to judge and you will be happy. Try a soup and you will be happy. Keep a close eye on the specials. Extraordinary. Wine list has a fabulous Nebbiolo, reasonable price from the Langhe, the area of the wine of Kings and the King of wines. Lovely music, lovely ambiance, lighting, atmosphere, menu simple and everything wonderful and seriously unexpected in this tiny town called Carbondale. Ice cold prosecco, fire engine hot fresh bread rolls, dreamy, with a special olive oil to dip. The Pork Belly special was amazing beyond imagination and to top all of this off, Everything was so reasonable. Chef owner came to welcome me as I entered. Professional , perfection, pleasant, thanks Chef for an extraordinary meal, service, and your staff are as lovely as your food is, many thanks, Breffni
(5)David T.
Definitely worth a visit if you are in Carbondale. Food and service are quite good.
(4)Tim B.
Great food! I don't think they were really ready for a party of 10. Sitting "on" the road was a bit disturbing too. This would be a great place for a date... Now I just need to find a date...
(3)Kristin H.
What a fabulous place! Great friendly accommodating service. The food was wonderful and they have a nice wine list. It is a great value.
(5)Sandra S.
Spent a lot of money and were sorely disappointed. Where to start? Lobster bisque was way too salty - no lobster in there, just SHRIMP cut up! Mentioned salty soup to an employee who said they would "advise the kitchen." My special was hangar steak. Ordered medium rare to rare but what arrived on the dish was RAW. TOUGH. Odd tasting. Teensy tiny sweet potato chunks so small that they had no taste and were overcooked. This was a $22 entree that was just so bad. The free rolls - first round - were perfect. Second round were under baked and doughy. Ugh.
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