Alfio

A Disastrous Dining Experience - Avoid at All Costs!

I had yesterday the misfortune of dining at La Casa di Alfio, an establishment that masquerades as an Italian restaurant but has absolutely nothing in common with authentic Italian cuisine. This place is an absolute travesty, and I urge anyone considering a visit to think twice.

Let's start with the pizza. The portion size was laughably small, more suitable for a child's meal than an adult's. The dough was dense and flavorless, the toppings were sparse and of poor quality, and the overall taste was a far cry from any Italian pizza I have ever had. It was clear that no care or expertise went into its preparation.

To add insult to injury, the wine we ordered was grossly overpriced. We requested two small glasses, but when the bill arrived, we were charged for two large glasses. As if that wasn't enough, we were also billed for a bottle of water that we never ordered. This bottle was already on the table when we arrived and wasn’t even sealed. When we questioned the €7 charge for this so-called mineral water, the waiter had the audacity to insist that we had consumed it and therefore had to pay for it.

Our attempts to resolve the issue were met with hostility. Despite agreeing to pay for the mischarged wine glasses, we refused to pay for the water we never ordered. In response, the waiter threatened to call the police on us. We called his bluff, prepared to wait for the authorities, at which point he hastily revised the bill to exclude the water and charged us correctly for the wine.

Even after this debacle, the waiter shouted at my husband as we left, accusing us of being dishonorable. This unprofessional and aggressive behavior was the final straw in what was already a nightmarish experience.

In summary, La Casa di Alfio is a poorly run establishment with terrible food, deceitful billing practices, and rude staff. Save yourself the trouble and avoid this place at all costs. And whatever you do, don’t be fooled by their suspiciously positive Google reviews—it's clear that they are either fake or purchased.