Allegro Restaurant
Allegro Restaurant offers a casual ambiance that may remind some of eating in their family dining room. Founded by native Italians, the cuisine is based on the recipes of Old World Italy. Every evening groups of four or more can dine family style. These four-course meals consist of a salad, pasta, entree with vegetables and desert. Those not dining in large groups have plenty to choose from as well. Consider starting with an appetizer of marinated and grilled portobello mushrooms or veal balls. Main courses include favorites such as chicken marsala and fresh manicotti. If you can't get enough of the sauce, purchase a jar to take home.
Allegro Restaurant
3926 Broad Ave.
Altoona, PA 16601
(814) 946-5216
allegro-restaurant.com
LaScalia's Restaurant
After a long hike in the mountains, stop by LaScalia's for a hearty Italian meal where you can dine on traditional Italian specialties such as spaghetti and meatballs, stuffed shells, manicotti and chicken cacciatore. Vegetarians can enjoy a variety of meatless pasta dishes in addition to eggplant Parmesan. The restaurant also has a large soup and salad bar. For those seeking something other than Italian food, LaScalia's offers a variety of sandwiches, burgers and seafood items as well. Be sure to ask about their daily specials.
LaScalia's Restaurant
117 Sabbath Rest Rd.
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 949-9050
lascaliasrestaurant.com
Finelli's Italian Villa
Finelli's Italian Villa has been in mainstay in the Altoona area for several decades. Run by the Finelli family, the restaurant was built from the shell of a historic building. Numerous awards have been bestowed upon the restaurant, making it a popular spot for locals and out-of-town visitors alike. If you are searching for a different twist on Italian food, consider the flounder stuffed with crab and broiled in lemon, white wine and butter, topped with hollandaise sauce. Traditionalists might enjoy the pasta primavera consisting of fresh vegetables and marinara sauce served over linguine. Wine lovers will appreciate the large selection of domestic and imported bottles.
Finelli's Italian Villa
1808 4th Ave.
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 943-8510
finellisitalianvilla.com
