Alena Rustic Italian

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   Barbl

   Manitoba

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   A great dinner and two thumbs up for the calamari appetizer and the pizza. Best wood fired pizza ever!!!

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   ElizabethB

   Manitoba

   3 reviews

   3.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall3food4service4ambience2

   We were seated in the adjoining more casual restaurant “Bluestone Cottage “. We were adjacent large family groups. This was not our choice when we made this reservation.

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   JessieT

   Manitoba

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Delicious food and great atmosphere. I love the smell of the wood fire and how it brings back memories of travelling in Europe and enjoying wonderful food and experiences.

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   Lesli

   Vancouver

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on August 3, 2022

   overall5food4service5ambience5

   Excellent service and food was very good! Definitely would go back!

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   Anthony

   Manitoba

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on August 2, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   Our service was exceptional last night. The food presentation was top notch and the presentation was suburb. The main meal portions were surprisingly large. I cannot express how attentive, professional and knowledgeable the service was. We will be back and we will be telling all who we interact with.

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   Brianna

   Manitoba

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on July 29, 2022

   overall5food5service4ambience5

   Definitely will be back. It was a gorgeous little place to enjoy some good Italian cuisine

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   sparklfarkl

   Manitoba

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on July 27, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   We had the most lovely dining experience with many thanks to Chef and our server Greg. We will be back!

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   SandraC

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on July 23, 2022

   overall4food5service5ambience4

   Great food and service. Pizzas was expand the appies we’re done perfectly

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   RickF

   Manitoba

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on July 23, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   I must say that this meal was one of the best meals I’ve had in a long time. The pizza and steak we had we’re excellent. I’ve never had a steak recently that was cooked perfect and melted in your mouth with tons of flavour. The service was excellent overall. I will definitely be going back for other meals in the future and will tell my friends about this restaurant for sure.

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    WendyM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Dinner was delicious! I had eggplant parmigiana with Tuscan beans, husband had boar chops, friends had parpadelle Rostiss chicken and eggplant parmigiana. Everyone e enjoyed the food. The ladies had Italian lemonade which was devine, highly recommend this restaurant

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11. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great spot!

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12. D

    Desi

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 20, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    We went to Alena for our 20th wedding anniversary. Service was great, Greg(manager) was very pleasant and knowledgeable. Recommendations were great! We had ordered tasty appies and the entrée were good too. They enjoy gave us 2 complimentary champagne to help celebrate the occasion, we couldn't finish our bottle of wine, so ended up taking rest home. Overall from ambience to service and food, I would recommend Alena for Italian food! Thank you, we had an amazing experience.

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    NancyG

    Manitoba

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 19, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Went for the 1st time and was really impressed. We sat on the pub/breakfast/dessert side. Everything was just lovely and the food was great. I did find $13 dollars a cocktail a bit high but they were delicious. Great for meeting friends/family or a date night.

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    Jocelyne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent food. We were very impressed by the flavours I’m the sauces. We will be eating there again soon and bringing friends.

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    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We were a party of four. Two were in town from Connecticut and I have Celiac Disease. Alena’s did Winnipeg proud. We were all raving about our dinner. The server was exceptional and the food outstanding. And they took special care with my food sensitivities. Thanks so much, Alena’s, for a wonderful evening.

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    Iantense

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 17, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience4

    Shared the garlic knots, calamari, eggplant Parmesan, and the spaghetti and meatballs. All dishes were outstanding and are highly recommended. The restaurant was busy and noise levels were up but not overwhelming the staff were professional and were hustling to provide great service. Thankful that this gem of a restaurant seems to be doing very well, and as it should with some great Italian food being served.

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    Serena

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Everything was perfect, start to finish. Highly recommend.

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    SarahL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The whole group really enjoyed the food and pace of service at Alena last night. We live close by and will definitely be back!

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    Frenchy13

    Manitoba

    20 reviews

    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on July 15, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    Always good. Consistency and quality are always top notch.

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    Cameron

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 12, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    This was our first dining experience at Alena's and we were very impressed. The atmosphere was cozy and quiet and the food was great. Nice to have a menu that is not overwhelming. Nice to do fewer things better. And the service was very good as we were quickly greeted upon arrival (and our server was very knowledgeable). Thank you for helping us to celebrate a very special occasion. We will be back.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Manitoba

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Quality dishes, reasonable pricing and elegant atmosphere! So glad to have this near St James!

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    RobertS

    Manitoba

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on July 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Date with my beautiful bride of 50 years in August. Alena’s and Chef Michael Dacquisto is always a tremendous experience. Nice bottle of red wine, seafood pasta special, chicken pappardelle pasta, shared caesar salad, tea and an Americano coffee to finish off with Italian donuts - Zeppole with vanilla custard.

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    GeorgeA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 7, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We were very impressed with the service and wonderful atmosphere. The service was great and food was very delicious and delightful. It is a great place to have a romantic experience .

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    DennenM

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 7, 2022

    overall2food2service3ambience4

    Was looking forward to trying out the restaurant after seeing a great review prior to start of covid. Was quite disappointed in the food but not sure if it was an off night as it was during the week and there were very few customers. However, the pasta was was extremely el dente to the point of being called rubbery and the pizza was very disappointing - the crust was so thin that the grease from the toppings made the crust soggy - we couldn't even lift the pieces of pizza - had to use fork and knife or fold the pizza in half. The toppings themselves were quite good - so not sure if it was an off day on the crust as had heard from someone else the pizza was supposed to be fantastic. We were a party of 6 and we all experienced the same issues with our pizza's and pasta so based on our experience we would not return again. (Staff were friendly, atmosphere was great...food not so much)

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    PENNY

    Manitoba

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 6, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    We went with another couple celebrating a birthday - Great spot! We can’t wait to go back ourselves and try the pizza! The waiter suggested the wine , very good also.

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    Darek

    Manitoba

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food, great value, great atmosphere. Definitely recommend

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    CherylD

    Manitoba

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    It was one of the best meals I have ever had. We had the 32 oz porterhouse (bistecca). It was cooked perfectly and delicious. Our family of four shared it. We also had the calamari which was awesome. It was so crisp and tender. We also shared desserts (zeppole and tiramisu). It was our first time at the restaurant. The waitress was very friendly and attentive. We are looking forward to our next visit. I highly recommend it.

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    2canucks

    Manitoba

    30 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on June 25, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience2

    Good food and service. TOO NOISY TO HAVE A CONVERSATION

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    Jane

    Manitoba

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 24, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience3

    The Cesar salad could use some help. The other dishes were very good!

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30. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Manitoba

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing food, amazing service but kinda noisy.

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    Danielcourtois

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Alena is just what Charleswood needs - an inspired menu that offers a good selection of quality appetizers and main dishes. Pastas and porchetta were extremely good and service was attentive without being intrusive or annoying.

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    PaulS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We've been to Alena Rustic Italian before, and have always enjoyed it. This time was no exception! Everything we tried was delicious, looked gorgeous, and was beautifully presented. Service was excellent as well.

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    ConradT

    Manitoba

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 19, 2022

    overall3food4service2ambience4

    Server didn’t explain menu features, didn’t use flutes to serve the bubbly, and certainly didn’t seem too concerned about our satisfaction.

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    SharronD

    Manitoba

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We ordered family style in order to maximize our experience We were able to sample a variety of foods, all delicious

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    DaleR

    Manitoba

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Everything was great except the noise level. The restaurant was full and it was noisy

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    RenzoB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent food, we will coming be back. Grear value

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    Bader

    Manitoba

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on June 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent service, as always!! Great food! We had three different pasta dishes, 1 pizza and all had an incredible Caesar salad to start. We ended off the night with the Burnt cheesecake which was superb. Food was exceptionally good this particular night- maybe because a chef Daquisto was there himself!

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    Robert

    Manitoba

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Brian, Brian, Brian, you are the waiter of the year and an example of which all other waiters need to emulate. You’ve taken care of me and my daughter Picabo on many occasions. I’m just a retired soldier on a pension and you’ve treated us like VIP’s every time we’ve visited the restaurant. The serving staff are highly professional and have a great understanding of the food and wine menu. The chefs consistently provide outstanding food and can modify your requests to meet your needs. I highly recommend this restaurant.

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    LynnW

    Manitoba

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 8, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    We enjoyed our experience at Alena's very much. Food was very good as we tried new dishes. Service was excellent.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Manitoba

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Very good food and great service!

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