The Quintessential Italian Dining Experience:
Welcome to L’allegria
L’allegria is an Italian restaurant in Madison, NJ, that provides elegant dining with a sense of home. With a highly-trained kitchen staff using fresh ingredients, we ensure each customer leaves our restaurant feeling relaxed and pampered. Customers can enjoy traditional Italian flavors with an innovative approach, introducing new ingredient combinations and exciting dishes. We aim to serve the Madison, New Jersey, community with exceptional customer service and an unforgettable dining experience.
Enchanting Lunch
Our lunch menus feature a variety of light dishes, from pasta to salads. They are perfect for catching up with old friends or taking a break from errands. We use the freshest ingredients available to make our dishes, along with professional, modern techniques for cooking pasta, sauce, seafood, and other dishes.
Evening Delights
Customers can enjoy authentic, delicious Italian flavors through our selection of different menus, including dinner menu services. For dinner, try one of our popular seafood dishes. Or, you can have a classic pasta dinner that delivers flavors of home and nostalgia for some. Customers can even pair their dishes with a glass of wine from our award-winning wine cellar.
Celebratory Feasts
We also provide a party menu for those looking to host a large gathering, allowing L’allegria Restaurant to play a role in your exciting plans. We have the space to accommodate many events, including large dinners, bridal showers, corporate events, birthday parties, rehearsal dinners, and retirement parties.
Our Menu
Flavors of Italy
Our culinary treasures are a testament to tradition and innovation, capturing the essence of authentic Italian cuisine. Explore our menu and immerse yourself in a journey that delights the senses and warms the heart.
Antipastino all'italiana
Insalata Mediterranea
Bucatini all'amatriciana
Fusilli Napoletani
Strozzapreti pasta
Cotoletta casareccia
Veal cutlet with sliced tomato and roasted peppers.
Filetto al dragoncello
Medallions of grilled filet mignon with a pink tomato purée enhanced with tarragon.
Pollo all'Aglio e olio
Free-range all-natural drums and thighs in garlic and oil sauce with a tasty wild mushroom mix.
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Serving You Since 1984
L’allegria began with a dream by two brothers, Saverio and Giovanni Allocca. To deliver authentic Italian flavors to the Madison area, L’allegria was born. In 1984, it became a wildly popular Italian restaurant in Madison. For years, we have maintained a quality, innovative dining experience with a professional, trained staff of chefs, servers, and other personnel.
We have been recognized and awarded for our achievements through numerous awards, including the Distinguished Restaurants of North America (DiRoNA) and the OpenTable Diner’s Choice 2023 awards. Contact us today or book your reservation.