Al Lago Ristorante Italiano

I've had better I thought the services was okay, but it took forever. I know it's a party of 6 but then there were things about the service that just really had me scratching my head. The waitress seemed so flustered and if a table of 6 is large, then maybe a more advanced server should have been scheduled for our reservation. I appreciated being set in the back, we had the whole area to ourselves because the live music would have been way to much to have a conversation without yelling. The appetizer Brussels sprouts were tasty! Great balsamic flavor and well balanced!I will say I was very disappointed I didn't get the lamb, as it feel off the bone. I did try a bite and it was incredibly delicious. The steak was also so well done. TORTELLINI VALDOSTANA 28.Prosciutto, mushrooms, peas, sherry cream sauceUnfortunately I ordered the tortellini and added prawns. Those were first of all, not prawns, but shrimp and so over cooked. This dish was just covered in the American style heavy cream and cheese. It was like Mac and cheese. The sauce was overly thick. You couldn't enjoy the sweetness of the peas, the saltiness from Prosciutto. I had no idea there were mushrooms because of how thick the actual sauce was, I'm sorry but that is not a cream sauce. The portions were far too much! That and the lamb were 2-3 servings I will say they were nice about a corking fee. We did end up doing a bottle of Italian Prosecco since they were out of cava. I don't know how much it would have been but it's a nice option to have. My other issues was my friend got gluten free pasta. The waiter initially came over and was spilling juice all over, the floor and the table; almost getting on another friend. Then they added cheese without telling her; she's ordered the dish twice before with no cheese on top. She did send it back due to the cheese. When it came back, I had a small bite. To me, it was inedible as it so covered in chili flakes, I think she was just being too polite to send it back again. I just felt horrible. Our other friend said the steak was okay too, what was cooked. The cream brûlée was delightful!Overall, not sure I'd go back. At least not for the pasta.

I do not understand other than location what the draw is here. The owners keep opening new places thinking they are doing well but it's only due to lack of competition. They have a monopoly on locations not taste. The food is terrible. Yea it's edible yes it's a nice service and good location but the food is like almost hilarious that it's tried to be passed as high end or special in anyway.

I ordered 2 dishes to go, the chicken parmesan and the cheese lasagna. My son and I shared the chicken parm and still had some left over for lunch the next day and my hubs also had plenty to eat the next day too. The sauce on the cheese lasagna smelled so fresh and tomato-y it was perfect to balance out the cheese. The chicken parm dish had a creamy sauce or cheese that coated the spaghetti and it was so different from other chicken parms I've had. Since I didn't eat inside I don't know how service is but the staff were really friendly and the restaurant had a very romantic feel to it with the dim lights and exposed light bulbs outside. Also they have a great view of the lake!

This is a great restaurant, with great views, great service, and great food. I haven't ever had to wait for a table for too long. Their pastas are simply delicious, and huge portions too. Their appetizers are also great, big portions, and several of them are featured on the happy hour menu. I have definitely never left hungry!

Been here multiple times for business good food and service, servers where very attentive and the scenery and quiet was good it's a good location good ambiance

Lakeside Dinner destination, large restaurant with patio dining Good service and food

This Place has potential based on location and lack of dining options in the area. However, dirty bathrooms with no hand soap, overworked wait staff, and pricey/poor food items leave this place needing much improvement. FOOD: FRIED ARTICHOKE HEARTS- Great!, FRIED CALAMARI- Great!, FETTUCCINI ALFREDO W/ PRAWNS- Small portion, box noodles w/ canned sauce, Not worth it($47), INSALATA AL LAGO- Filled with Romaine stems, drowned in dressing, chicken was dry. To top off the bad food, the server brought the wrong drinks, beer was completely flat. We will not return until we see marked improvements on reviews.

It has been several years since my husband and I went to Al Lago on Lake Tapps. We were VERY pleasantly surprised. It is no longer just a restaurant, it is Fine Dining, right in little old Auburn, 4 miles from our house!It is cozy, intimate and romantic, just the place to impress a date. We went on a Saturday night and a 2 man jazz band was playing very well. Some people actually got up and danced!It's still Auburn. I would not wear an evening gown, but I felt very comfortable in glittery blue jeans, a sparkly top and diamond earrings. Thank goodness there were no baseball caps in sight. It was as lovely an evening as many of the fine dining places we went to on our 51st anniversary trip.The food and service were top notch. I had the chicken marsala which is excellent. I ordered a "small" side salad which covered a whole plate, and since it was so good, it went home in a box. If you don't want the pasta "al dente", just tell them and they will bring it more well done.This is a special place to go to for birthdays, anniversaries, special occasions, romantic dates, etc., especially when they have a band. Not cheap, but not super expensive either. Can't wait for summer when the deck overlooking the lake is open.

Ordered the chicken parmigian and was incredibly disappointed with the flavor. Way too sweet and too much bechamel. Made the food taste nothing like a classic chicken parmigian with spaghetti pasta noodles.Considering the price and taste, we were let down that dinner night. Likely will go elsewhere next time and all future times.

I was really excited to try this restaurant out. However, after trying to call their main number three days in a row, several times per day to make a reservation, I gave up. No one ever answered the phone and yes according to their own published times for being open someone should have answered. The sign of a poorly managed business.