Allora Fifth Ave

Came here for a late dinner and it was absolutely incredible. The staff was extremely friendly and our server was patient and super helpful! The vibes were upscale, dim lighting, relatively quiet atmosphere. I had the Salmon Alla Griglia ordered to the chef's recommended temperature. It was absolutely amazing. I also ordered a side of mashed potatoes, one order was a good amount for 2 people to share, and paired perfectly with the salmon. The salmon also came with a lovely sauce on the side, I'm not sure what it was called but it was delicious. For dessert, we shared the Crème Brûlée and it did not disappoint. Wonderful topping and not overly sweet. Overall, 10 out of 10 would recommend.

We were staying at the Le Méridien and since the restaurant is inside the hotel, they offered breakfast to guests so we decided to check it out. Overall food was decent but the service was excellent, especially from the male server from Albania We ordered the omelet which came with a variety of veggies and cheese included, and on the side came with potatoes and bread. We also got a side of fruit and potatoes. The side dishes were a bit expensive given the quantity but the taste was decent. The omelet was cooked well. We also got tea which was also goodOverall a good breakfast with decent flavor and excellent service; a bit overpriced though

Tens, tens, tens across the board! Well, since this is Yelp and five stars is the highest rating, change that to fives across the board. I had actually wanted to go to another Italian place nearby and couldn't get a reservation and with a 4.4 rating on Yelp, this looked like a good substitute. I'm happy to say I'm glad I didn't go to the other place because Allora is outstanding.From the second we walked in (to the hotel lobby because we didn't see the outside door to the restaurant) the service was exceptional. We were made to feel so welcome and we were treated like valued guests by everyone. The pace of the service was great and allowed us time to chat and catch up as I was having dinner with cousins from Pittsburgh and we hadn't seen each other in a year.The guy who led the service team for our table went over all the wonderful sounding specials and then took our drink orders. My barrel aged old fashioned was so good I had two! My husband and I started with a Caesar salad- with anchovies- that was prepared tableside and it was absolute bliss. He had the branzino for his main course, which was also prepared tableside. He said it was outstanding. I had something called dentice Mediterranean. According to the menu it's a filet of red snapper with shrimp, scallions, parsley, cherry tomatoes and white wine lemon sauce. All I know is that it was absolutely terrific and I would order it again in a heartbeat. My cousins had pastas which they both adored.For dessert, three of us had the amazing chocolate mousse and one of us had the creme brulee. Suffice it to say, there wasn't a scrap of anything left.I honestly can't recall the last time I had such an exceptional dining experience. The team working there is perfection. I can't say enough good things about Allora. Food, service, atmosphere....it has it all. 100% recommend.

We had a private section just for our group, with four servers just buzzing around us. They were insanely attentive. The moment we put down our forks, they were there with new plates and cutlery - it felt like VIP treatment!The food was next level. We had the filet mignon that was so tender, lamb chops and the the branzino. Not only did everything taste amazing, but it all looked so good too. They really know how to present a dish. They suggested some wine pairings, and each one was spot-on, making the meal even more enjoyable.Honestly, it was an amazing night. Everything from the ambiance, the service, to the food was just spot on. Highly recommend!Ps. Their lamb chops were prepared table-side which was awesome.

Dined here for lunch and was immediately blown away by the beauty of this restaurant upon arrival. It's really a gorgeous upscale venue. Food and service were both amazing. Didn't get to try any cocktails since I had to return to work but I will make it a point to return for dinner so that I can get the full experience.

Service was fantastic !! The bartender suggested a wonderful pino I would have loved to get the borello montepulceano but at 35 dollars well I'll take the pino lol nyc Italian wine prices are a bit CRAZY . k so now meal bread service is insane the multi raspberry bread was so delicious I hope they have it for breakfast sourdough was fresh !! So this is a 5 diamond experience they came outta with hot plates for our steak well have not experienced this even in a Michelin star restaurant and I've been to MANY. Started was a the seafood mixto grilled calamari thought I was in Greece in wow steak Diana was phenomenal a little of fatty cut but I'll forgive mushrooms sauce was outstanding, lamb chop woo wee excellent whaaa and of course a limoncello digestive well but were not in Italy standard in any decent restaurant. Arnold and John are extremely exceptional service wow John started as our bartender and he was great then Arnold came to amaze description of dishes were finalized we loved all but could only eat few Raul was a side kick came like a a secret agent let me tell you im impressed!! Dinner whoa chef let me say wow food amazing but delivery was my highlight wait desert ooooh chef is NOT PLAYING so we always get a cream brûlée to talk shite well, shite on us even your basic cream brûlée was outstanding notes of pistachios vanilla present and the panna cota desert pistachio forward ambience love every song just made romantic remembrance all wrap in one .

Don't recommend this place. Came here with a group of friends a couple weeks ago. Place was filled like 30% on a Saturday night. Definitely aimed at business lunches or taking in weekend lunches. Subpar for NYStaff wasn't very friendly and kept trying to push extra items on us. They also twice came to the table to clear alcoholic drinks that were NOT empty. For like a $20 martini, I'm going to take every last sip. We corrected the waiter the first time and he did it a second. Definitely trying to make up for the fact that the place was vacant.They provided long hots, prosciutto, and cheese for the table without asking. That ended up on the bill. I will say they tasted good though.Our table ordered the following:2x tableside Caesar: nice prep, but wasn't very tastyMashed potatoes: very rich and creamy. GreatRigatoni bolognese: don't recommend. It was OK at best, but there are 1000 other restaurants in the city with better versions Risotto with mushrooms: pretty goodChicken scarpiello - OKPappardelle fra diavolo - OKFind a different place in Manhattan. Many better spots for less money

Fun experience and engaging staff but a little disappointing. I want to start by saying that the staff was super flexible and was able to accommodate our group of 12 when we realized we made a reservation at the wrong Allora. They were also great with considering allergies and dietary restrictions for our group. The staff was also very interactive and making jokes with our table. However, some may find this fun, but I felt it was making me a little uncomfortable especially since this was a work dinner and they were making a lot of awkward jokes which I didn't love. The food was not terrible but not out of this world considering the price point. We started with appetizers which came on personalized plates. The appetizers were not very shellfish allergy friendly so warning there (I only was able to enjoy the burrata and tomato). The pesto gnocchi pasta was great but didn't feel like the flavors were phenomenal (the roasted pine nuts were a great touch though). The chocolate soufflé was delicious and they even had gluten free options.

I sat at the bar for the dinner, and the bartender is fantastic. I had the pasta special, which was also excellent. The owner is very affable, friendly and had many Restaurant experiences in common with me.Will definitely stay at the hotel where it's located and have dinner there again.

The best Italian restaurant in New York , the hospitality the service the food everything is perfect 10/10 Recommend