Alta Strada

We went here for happy hour and I have to say that the happy hour deals are great! It's 4-7 (it says 4-6 on their blackboard in the restaurant and 4-7 online) at the bar only. It's $8 wines, $5 draft beer, $4 well liquor, and $8-$14 apps and side pastas. We had Jason as our bartender/server and he was so awesome. Quick, funny, and charismatic! He gave recommendations and clearly knew his stuff. I do feel bad as he was both hosting and bartending, but he seemed quite experienced so I'm sure it worked out. But let's get to the food... the food is good! Not the best Italian I've ever had, but for the price, it's very good. Not pictured (I forgot... I was too hungry to let the phone eat first) is the vodka penne. The vodka sauce was great and the side portion honestly was so filling and I don't think I could've eaten anymore! The calamari was good (according to my boyfriend) and the meatballs weren't too shabby. I don't know if they make the pasta from scratch but I don't think they do? And that's why my review is 4 instead of 5 stars. The drinks were great and I liked the house wines! For $8 I'll take it. The vibes were good and the restaurant was clean! I'd come back for happy hour again.

I have to say that I had a pleasantly wonderful dinner at Alta Strada with some co-workers. Their cocktail menu is filled with well balanced beverages that aren't too heavy on the alcohol but also not solidly sweet where you feel like you're drinking juice. I ordered the chicken penne Al la vodka (very good) and we had fried calamari and bread as appetizers. Highly recommended tiramisu for dessert. The fried doughnuts were light and coated with sugar but I didn't care too much for it. Service was really good as well. Our waitress gave us all her top recommendations and came back with Parmesan and water refills.The environment is pretty casual but nice for a business casual attire as well.

Reallllllly enjoyed our recent dinner here. Read my previous review - it still stands. While this is not a drop-in-frequently type of restaurant due to the priciness of this place (it's not cheap and you will spend a pretty penny if you dine here, just sayin' BUT for an every-now-and-again splurge meal out, it truly is worth it), the menu items are top notch, cooked to perfection (have never had a complaint with any of our meals here), service is excellent (especially if you're being served by Hera - ask for her!), and (with the exception of one time - and we did say something to the manager as we were leaving), we have never been rushed out to turn our table. OH! And! Alta Strada takes reservations and, I'll say it again, if you CAN, why wouldn't you?!! It's a no brainer. Have a look at my pics and vids. They really tell the whole story. The food LOOKS great, vibrant colors (not photoshopped I promise you!) and mouth watering. And I can tell you the food comes out piping hot (don't know how the servers handle such hot plates yikes!) with fresh ingredients and delicious. Portion sizes for the meat entrees are big and flavor combos are creative and super tasty. We really like this place as our go-to choice for nicer, more upscale (but not snooty) family gatherings.Yes, you're going to probably spend more than if you went next door to Matchbox or Ted's Bulletin (a thumbs down for me - read my review), BUT I'm confident you will enjoy your meal, the ambiance and the service here at Alta Strada. Totally worth it.PS Just re-read my prev review less than 1 year ago - a side of pasta then was $7. It's now $10 so AN OVER 40% INCREASE in less than a year. Yeh - buyer beware. I sure will be monitoring after that revelation. I still contend the food is good qual but you ARE going to pay a pretty penny for it and at some point, the nickel and diming will backfire and drive away loyal customers.

The food was pretty good. My mom loved the pasta and I loved the garlicky meatballs while enjoying the outdoor seating with our fur babies. What sucked was the service. We had to wait for way too long to get any attention - was a turnoff and it wasn't a busy day. I'd recommend not coming during busy hours.

On a cold and rainy evening, we ventured over to Mosaic and the Alta Strada for some Italian to fill our bellies. And boy, did we get what we asked for. First, the Garlic Bread. Or, more specifically, the "Alta Strada World Famous Garlic Bread" and it sure lived up to its name. Crispy, crunchy, and covered in Parmesan, then dipped into a warm ramekin of tangy marinara, it went quick. Next time, I could just order the garlic bread for my entree and be happy! I got the Spaghetti AOP (aglio, olio, pomodoro - garlic, olive oil & pomodoro tomatoes) and it was more than enough to fill my tummy with simple, smooth goodness. I had bites of other folks' burrata and lobster risotto, all excellent. And we finished off with the Tiramisu, a huge rectangle of balanced flavors and textures that really finished off the evening's meal. Five stars and a promise to come back, this place is really good!

Had an overall tasty traditional Italian-food experience that you would expect in an Italian chain. The food was delicious and satisfying: Rigatoni was perfectly al-dente. The fish had a crispy skin and savory seasoning. The location is particularly convenient in the Mosaic district, where you can stroll in the vibrant town center or grab some gelato at Dolcezza nearby.

The food came out very fast and hot. A good dinner spot for a date or family outing. I didn't think the pasta or sauce was anything spectacular. The rigatoni had a good amount of sausage but the sauce was just a little too watery for my preference. I definitely wish it was a little thicker and more flavorful. The waitress was attentive and they had parmesan in a bowl for the pasta. Honestly tasted like Cheesecake Factory but smaller portions and more expensive. My sister got the spaghetti which was a lot bigger portion and was better. The Brussels sprouts were pretty good very oiled calamari was just normal.

This place has some really good Italian pasta!!! We had their vodka pasta with chicken and it was amazing. Probably one of the best vodka pastas I've had in a while! The waiter was also very attentive and the restaurant was decorated so cute for the holidays! If you're in the Mosaic area I would recommend trying this place out!

Solid good place top notch service. Seems to be authentic Italian even just from the salad aside from the pasta and main dish we got (burger lol). Well I will take it, we are in America after all

I ordered chicken parmigiana which came with broccolini. With tip I spent over $34. How much would it have cost to throw in a little pasta?