Wonderful service, amazing mouthwatering food, cozy atmosphere. I made reservations for Saturday night at 9:00 for two and the place was full. After eating there I can see why it was full and stays filled up. We got there a little before our reservation time, which gave us time to look around at the restaurant. It's a different vibe than what you would expect from an Italian place, but it was fitting. They had candles everywhere and iron lights with candles inside and some interesting art on the wall. When we were brought to our table on the patio, I was happily surprised with the strings of lights overhead and the fact that it was enclosed with fans and ac units. It kept it nice and cool on a warm evening. Our server was amazing! He was so personable and knowledgeable. He gave us great tips on what to try and also what to see around the area since we are from out of town. We took his suggestion on the short rib and the bacon wrapped quail breast for our mains and the ricotta honey truffle bruschetta for the starter. The started was really good it was savory and slightly sweet. You got the truffle flavor with honey and the ricotta was nice and creamy. The mains were definitely the star of the show. The short rib could be easily shredded with a fork and paired wonderfully with the tart cherry relish. The mashed potatoes had a slight garlic flavor and were light and fluffy. The broccoli rabe had a great charred flavor to it. The bacon wrapped quail breast was really good. Great flavor and something neither of us had had before. It went nicely with the walnut romesco and charred tomatoes. Our server brought us out a super creamy and decadent blackberry and buttercream gelato for dessert. As our last dinner in Chattanooga it was a great way to end that part of our trip around eastern Tennessee. Traveling through the area it's definitely a must try place. Great for a date night or a group. Great food and wonderful service.

This was my first time at the restaurant during a business trip to Chattanooga. The place is very nice with lots of character starting from the very big wooden front door, to all the light fixtures, paintings, brick walls and candles. Food was amazing! I had the fig preserve pizza, fire roasted okra and Panna Cott for dessert. I would give this place 5 stars but my server sucked! I told him it was my first time dinning there and the restaurant was highly recommended by the hotel where I stayed. The server never welcomed me, did not introduce himself and didn't offer to explain the menu or make any recommendations. His response was: What would you like to drink? After I told him and he came back with my drink, he said: What would you like to order? He did not ask if I had any questions about the menu. After he brought my pizza and okra, he basically dropped it off and said: Enjoy! Didn't ask me if he could bring me anything else. Now, just to add that when I went for dinner it was 5:45 and he had only one other table in his section. Majority of the time he was talking to another waiter. He never came by to check on me or ask if I need anything until I was done with food and asked for dessert. I recommend the restaurant for the food and ambience, hopefully you will have a better server than me.

Great menu and food was tasty! Table service was excellent too. We sat in the back enclosed patio.

Came in for our anniversary while we were visiting Chattanooga- restaurant was beautiful inside, much larger inside than it looks from the outside and even with the tall ceilings it wasn't loud or have an echo. We had reservations and were sat right away on a Friday night. The waiter had great recommendations and was very attentive. For drinks I had the Cherry Poppins which was bright, lots of cherry flavor, my husband enjoyed a glass of the Chianti. We started with the bacon wrapped dates and the arancini - the dates had a great smokey flavor and the arancini was deliciously crispy filled with fluffy rice, cheese and meat sauce. For entrees I had the Spaghetti All' Amatriciana which had crunchy smokey lardons of local bacon and tomatoes and had a tiny bit of heat to it which was a nice spin on the classic with perfectly al dente noodles. Husband went for the Papperdelle with braised veal which he said the veal was fall apart delicious and the papperdelle was so thin and perfect. The serving size was very generous and the prices are unbelievable. We passed on dessert since we could barely move but they came back noting it was our anniversary with a scoop of their homemade blackberry buttermilk gelato we still managed to consume all of and it was a really interesting mix of tart and fruity and sweet. We would hands down be back anytime we are in town.

Celebrated my son's college graduation here! Perfect choice! Upscale dining - but dress casual acceptable! Authentic Italian cuisine! Service was impeccable. Waitress very knowledgeable on each dish! Salads are family style for sharing. Reservations recommended! Try the flourless chocolate cake!

Absolutely amazing Italian food. We came here for our anniversary dinner and the dim vibe was perfect. The arancini appetizer and pasta dishes were so tasty. Our favorite part was the cinnamon gelato and tiramisu which we paired with espresso martinis!

A full circle experience that does not leave you wanting. We had an amazing time at Alleia with everyone having nothing but positive praise for the food, service, and ambiance. From front of house to service to the kitchen, every aspect of Alleia exudes thoughtful consideration and precision. They excel at what they do. The interior of Alleia is like beautifully appointed yet simple and comfortable. There is soft, ambient lighting from gas powered lamps and woven wicker chandeliers that accompany the warm, inviting interior furnishings. Everything comes together and creates an amazing dining experience. Definitely a must try dinner spot no matter the occasion!

Alleia is a culinary MUST to experience while in Chattanooga. It's perfect for a special occasion, whether it's a date night, family dinner or girls night out. Definitely make a reservation because it gets busy on weekends! The front door is super heavy and the interior is dimly lit. We were seated in front of the open kitchen which was pretty cool to see. Our server was friendly and helped make good recommendations. Drinks were just ok for me - I'm a gin girl and there was only one option on the vast cocktail menu. The Edge of Darkness was a bit heavy for me - kind of Negroni-esque. I probably should have tried a wine instead. However, the Smoke Signals mezcal cocktail was actually a refreshing alternative. We started with the steamed mussels which hit the spot since we were starving! The pappardelle with braised veal was fantastic - the pasta being made in house made all the difference. The braised short rib was a classic. I definitely would love to come back next time I'm in town and try more of the pastas next time!