Cucina Alfabeto

Very positive experience! I'm glad to have found out about this place's existence! Service was quick and friendly, and the food was something I could eat every day. I appreciated that they had a nice mocktail selection on their drink menu. And the interior was very cool! I'd love to come back when given the chance.

Not good at all. We had a 12p reservation on a Sunday - as in, brunch. But when we got there they told us there was no brunch today, just a frittatta special. I'd suggest that they should have called us but I don't think it was an oversight - they know we wouldn't have come. That left us with the regular menu which consists of $30 pasta's and $40 entrees. Again, not appropriate for brunch. I'm unlikely to order a $50 Wagyu steak on Sunday afternoon. I asked about a Bloody Mary and its from a mix so I declined. One person got an Americano and it was undrinkable. Everyone else got the frittata which didn't have any seasoning and the group was underwhelmed. Plus you could have potatoes or bacon but not both (huh?). So, eggs and potatoes for $18. I had the french onion soup and the bread was on the side (which is actually a really good idea) but it was crazy burnt. Like black all around the edges. So, I cut that part off and ate what was left; and the soup was fine. Nothing special, but fine. Overall, this was our first trip since they switched from 40 North and we won't be back. We spent most of the time talking about other restaurants that are MUCH better for brunch (Eleven, Alihans, Alta Via). Also, most of the Open Table reviews seem to be fake (did Nancy and Diane really eat there 14 times since mid-Oct?). To the owners - I live in the 'hood and really wanted this to be good. While how you came about was shitty, I'd still like a nice place to go for brunch or happy hour or dinner. I wish this was it but, sadly, it is not. If you care, Brugge had the best menu of everything that has taken over that space - mussels, burgers/sandwiches, good happy hour snacks and full dinner if that's what you want. I am confident that if Covid hadn't happened, they would have done well and you would be smart to make a more accessible, neighborhood friendly restaurant.

Fantastic new Northern Italian Restaurant. Beautiful setting adjacent to a bookstore. We love that the music volume was low so we can actually hear ourselves talk! Outstanding artichoke appetizer. Pasta with goat cheese and lamb was amazing. Crispy duck was tender and crisp with excellent sauce. Cannoli very creative with a chocolate shell. Very attentive and polite staff. Highly recommend!

We sat at the bar. Really enjoyed the bartender. He said they were short staffed that night but he was on top of everything. Wine list is Italian wines. List is OK. Ordered the Tagliatelle pasta that has beef tomato ragu. A nice tasty meal. Others had arancini and salads and everyone enjoyed their meal.

Expensive for what you get and an uninspired menu. It's hard to pay $20+ for pasta you can make easily at home for a fraction of the price. For upscale food, the northside has better options. For Italian food, the northside also has better options. Save your money and go somewhere worth it.

Went for dinner with a group of friends. The server was terrible. We wanted to order a variety of entrees and appetizers to share, and she was rude and made ordering difficult. It was not busy for a Friday evening. The food was not seasoned well at all, very bland other than the Red sauce - had a nice kick to it. Halibut and shrimp overcooked, dry. Like the venue. The food is way overpriced. Will not return to eat there. Maybe sit at the bar and have a drink.Read less

Fantastic food, we had the agnoletti, the papardelle and the artichoke confit. All really delicious!!