This hidden gem offers classic Italian cuisine the way your grandmother made it. Alfio’s has an earthy, wine cellar feel with brick walls, arches and sculptures of Roman gods and goddesses. The menu offers design-your-own pasta entrees with six kinds of pasta prepared four different ways. Their salad bar offers fresh mixed greens, fruits, Italian cold cuts and more. All pasta and meat entrees include the salad bar. Don’t forget to try one of their delicious homemade desserts!

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