Alfano's Restaurant

Old world gem! Loved our dinner. We drove over from Clearwater Beach after seeing gluten-free optiins and overall great reviews. Excellent food, service and atmosphere.

At first, our server, Jesse, brought the wrong bottle of wine, then we learned that the wine we actually ordered was not available. Tried to sell us a Chianti when we wanted a Nebbiolo. Gluten free bread=burnt toast, with bread that is available at any grocery store. Forgot our eggplant appetizer and claimed that someone else took it. I ordered the Veal Marsala and received chicken. Because Jesse never checked to see how our meal was, he was unaware that he’d brought the wrong entree. Grouper entree was over cooked. This meal was the worst upscale dining experience of many we’ve ever had. We will never return and cannot recommend this restaurant.

We’ve eaten here multiple times and it’s always fantastic! Great gluten free options for those with allergies, equally delicious as their standard menu (girlfriend is allergic, I am not) The carpaccio and any lamb dish are some of my favorites.