Allettante restaurant — Restaurant in Newark

We were attending a show at the Prudential Center in Newark, and looking for a pre-show dinner spot. We came across Allettante, and decided to give it a try. First off, it’s a very nice room, reminiscent of a Tuscan dining room, with wood beams and warm colors. We had about an hour before our show, and for a bit it looked like we wouldn’t make it. The place was fairly full, and there were only two gentlemen serving the entire place, and they were clearly in the weeds. There were some minor issues with receiving some of the things we asked for as a result. But that said, I want to focus on the positive. The guys comped us our Saratoga bottled water for our troubles. Then, when I informed them we were really crunched for time, they jumped into action. They made sure to get our food out quickly, and it was very good. Two of us had the Chicken Parmigiana. It was very tasty. My wife had the Prosciutto and Melon appetizer as her meal, and it was delicious. One of us had the Lasagna Bolognese, and it stole the show. It was so good, the rest of us kept picking off her plate. The chef came out to make the rounds and shared his training and experience with us. He also informed us that the Grand Opening was the night before. Despite the minor issues we had with service, we will definitely give this place another go next time we are in Newark. I am convinced that once the staffing issues are addressed, Alletante will thrive in an area of the city that is lacking a ton of good options. I wish them...

Absolutely phenomenal! My friend recommended this spot, and WOW—I’m so glad I came. The moment you walk in, you’re greeted with warm hospitality and the kind of cozy atmosphere that makes you want to stay awhile.

The food? Incredible. Every dish tastes like it was made with love. We were fortunate enough to meet the chef, and you can tell her takes great pride in his craft. The pasta was perfectly cooked, the sauces were rich and flavorful…and the portions were VERY generous. I was able to take leftovers home, and the food tasted just as good reheated for lunch the next day as it did the night before. 😋

Whether you’re in the area to check out a show, a game, out for date night, grabbing dinner with friends, or just craving delicious Italian comfort food, this place is a MUST. I wish I worked near the area, I would recommend them for our company holiday party!! Five stars...

We had fried calamari, Caesar salad, Seafood Fra Diablo, and penne alla vodka. The portions are family style and the food is seasoned perfectly. I look forward to returning and telling more people about this great family owned restaurant. The restaurant is BYOB so make sure to bring some wine to enjoy...