I really like the atmosphere here. It was so good. Service was good. Talked about the food, the meatballs at first seemed pricey but it was actually a huge portion. Also tried their Bucatini Carbonara pasta, prosciutto pizza. Would highly recommend.
All the food looks solid at this place. Had just the roasted mushroom pasta and it was quite good. The place is clean and suitable for business lunch in a causal setting. Food ordered at the counter and then they bring your food. Regular restaurant price, not cheap but not outrageous either for downtown centre.
I met a friend for breakfast at Alforno at 9:30am on Easter Sunday. I think 9-9:30 is the perfect time to stop in, because by 10:00 the place was busy and loud. The cafe is open and relaxing, with a fireplace in the centre of the room. We were originally seated under a heating vent that was pushing out cold air, so we asked to move closer to the fireplace which was no problem at all.
Love the atmosphere!! It’s so nice and bright in here. Service was a little awkward at first as I wasn’t familiar with the option of table service or self service. The meatballs at first seemed pricey but it was actually a huge portion! The bucatini carbonara was really good too. The best part - the cheesecake! I think the best I’ve ever had... will have dreams about that for sure haha. The chai latte was a bit bland but I would come back for the food alone!
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Nice brunch options! Evening pastas are delicious.
Good bread to take home.
Very busy cafe. Limited seating for people who are just having coffee.
Last night we ordered the Bucatini Carbonara pasta, prosciutto pizza and sirloin sandwich. All of the food we ordered tasted amazing - no complaints!
They were short staffed last night but were told once we sat down therefore we knew to go order at the counter.
We are returning customers to alforno - love the food and ambiance! Would highly recommend.
Trendy for sure! Decor is important for a cafe! When I judge if a European bakery is good or not, I tend to judge by their almond croissant. And it was quite good but just a little bit too sweet. But I enjoyed it.
It took a while to order and receive our food, as it was during peak lunch hours. The staff was very friendly and attentive, refilling our waters several times throughout the meal. I had an iced latte and salad, which were both excellent. The pasta was fine, but tasted a bland. Afterwards we ordered carrot cake, which was so delicious I took some to bring to my coworker (who is a carrot cake lover). Very nice food and pleasing aesthetic.
This place is amazing! So trendy and tasty :) I think this is my favourite cafe I've ever been to 😍 What a gem!
I'm going for a picnic in the park later this evening and I'm packing it from here. Staff are very friendly to boot.
The service of the café is alright and it is not too loud inside the café. The prices of the food are reasonable and the quality of the food is good. There are baked goods that can be bought, as well as breakfast and lunch items that one can order at the café. There is an upstairs and outside seating. One must order the food at a cashier first and will be given a small stand with a number, in which one will find a table to sit and they will find and bring the food you ordered to you. The inside of the restaurant looks very nice inside and the decorations look good as well. The funghi pizza and cream puffs are very delicious.
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