3/5 stars
Alfio's is in the spot that was previously occupied by Poco a Poco. For those of you who don't know which spot I'm talking about, google it. For those of you who don't have google, #whatareyoudoingwithyourlife
Now on to the part that may actually affect your culinary choices.
FOOD
To me, this is always BY FAR the most important part. Here's what I tasted/heard reactions about from friends:
1) Fried Zucchini with Goat Cheese and Pesto - very tasty. But then again, if you're frying something and it's NOT very tasty, then #whatareyoudoingwithyourlife
2) Herbed Goat Cheese Ravioli - for those of who notice things, you'll notice that Goat Cheese is a buzz word when I narrow down a menu. But a GC* appetizer followed by a GC* entree is more GC than most baby goats produce annually.**
*Goat Cheese
**National Geographic
Also, the edges were harder than I prefer. I don't know if that means they were undercooked or overcooked, but according to anything, it means something.
3) Bruschetta - we got half and half of the Bruschetta dish listed on the menu with the Sausage Bruschetta dish listed as a special. The Sausage Bruschetta is, indeed, special; the vegetarian counterpart is more like a Cheese Bread, but an easy crowd pleaser.
4) Skirt Steak with Argentine Relish - I didn't try this personally, but my friend said this was his favorite thing he tried. And he's what I would call a "foodie."
5) Argentine Chili - both of the other people at my table tried this and neither commented one way or the other. Take that for what you want.
DESSERT
Out of the Deconstructed Crème Brûlée Bonbon, Nutella Pie, and Zuccotto Cake, your best bet is with the Creme Brulee or the Nutella Pie. But I've told you before and I'll tell you again: if you're using Nutella as an ingredient and your dish is not phenomenal, then #whatareyoudoingwithyourlife
WHAT I LEARNED
1) I should get the Seafood Canneloni next time. I was eyeing it for a while, but made a slip of the tongue when it was my turn to order. "It's ok," I keep telling myself. "Mistakes like this build character."
2) You may have had this conversation with yourself before going to Alfio's: "Argentina and Italy? Those countries don't share a border, let alone a chef." I learnt that the chef's grandparents and parents are from Italy, but he himself grew up in Argentina.
3) Meeting the chef makes it hard to not like a restaurant.