Alforno Trattoria • Bar • Pizza

Nate is the host and the pastry chef - not only is he a gem of a human, but an expert trained dessert master. Gina and Rachel are extremely warm welcoming servers that were really fun to dine with. Food was authentic, high quality and affordable.

You could easily drive right past Alforno and miss it. It's quietly tucked at the end of a strip mall. But you would be missing out on an excellent dining experience. The ambience is classy and romantic, the service friendly and professional, and the food is delicious. I tried the calamari, which was perfectly breaded and fried, crunchy and lightly seasoned. Then I had the walnut and blue cheese salad which has ample sized, fresh and delicious. But the icing on the cake was the dessert of pistachio semifreddo. It was drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with sea salt. I will definitely eat dinner here again the next time I'm in the area.

Alforno in Westbrook is one of those rare spots where you can count on a great meal every single time. Ben and his team do an awesome job delivering consistently delicious food with attentive, friendly service. It is the kind of place that quickly becomes a regular go-to. The real secret on the menu only shows up at lunchtime: the fish sandwich. The flavors are outstanding, and like everything else here, it arrives piping hot. Every plate comes out hot from the kitchen, which sounds basic, but far too many places send out food that is just barely warm. The drinks are well made, and the wine list is thoughtfully put together and very reasonable. Whether you are dropping in for a relaxed lunch or a full dinner, Alforno delivers quality, comfort, and value in every visit.

The other reviews for the gluten free pizza almost made me skip this spot. I am so glad I didn’t! The gluten free pizza was delicious! The crust was crisp and nicely done. Also their bacon is amazing! The server was also very nice and accommodated my multiple food intolerances with ease.

Another great meal at Alfornos! Veal meatballs are fabulous, not to be missed, Bolognese sauce another huge hit, you really can’t go wrong with anything on their menu. Get there early, by 5:00 there’s a line waiting to get in, no reservations!