Alessandro’s Italian Cafe & Pizzeria

We were looking for a restaurant and happened to be close, so we thought we’d give it a try. We ordered the Seafood Bisque special as an appetizer — very disappointing — couldn’t eat it all, it was awful! I ordered a Sausage Parm Hero (sandwich) — it was literally the worst sandwich I have ever eaten. The marinara sauce had no flavor. The wife ordered manicotti which was horrible. The inside of the manicotti was still ice cold, the sauce was extremely watery as if the entire dish had been previously frozen. The best part of our dinner was our child’s free kids meal (Monday night special — kids eat free) a cheese pizza. If we do go back, I think we will stick to the pizza!

One needs not go downtown for great Italian! Perfect every time. Excellent marinara sauce… truly authentic dishes and BYOB!

The best Italian food we’ve had in a long time. Everything was fresh, plentiful and delicious. I ordered the linguine with clams and they were not chintzy with the fresh clams. They catered our son’s wedding reception and the food was wonderful. Great people, great food.

We go there specifically for the hot cherry peppers. If they didn’t have that topping, then I prob wouldn’t bother. Pizza is good. I wouldn’t bother with the salads, but other than that I haven’t had anything there I don’t enjoy. What moves my review down is the fact that NONE of their employees wear gloves. Not even the employees that pick up the lettuce for their salads. This prob explains a health score of 89. We have extensive restaurant background, and not wearing gloves is just down right disgusting. I will continue to go back for just the pizza, but now that I saw nobody wears gloves that will be the only thing we order from now on.

GREAT choice for Italian in Canton! Now, I have told most of you that due to me being Italian, and able to cook the typical Italian food myself, I seldom go out for Italian.
Well, the stars must have been aligned because I had a hankering for Italian! After Unilocaling a few places in between our house and our friend’s home that lives in Bridgemill, we decided on Alessandro’s. After speaking to my friend who had been there before, she told me that it was BYOB. Great! I love to bring my own wine and expect to pay a $ 5-​$ 10 cork fee. Guess what people — NO CORK FEE! Are you freaking kidding me!!! LOVE THAT!
The restaurant is pretty small inside. You can go directly up to the counter and order for take out, or sit and dine inside. The server approached and took our bottles to the back where he uncorked the first and brought two glasses. She then took our app order (fried calamari) and arrived about 5 minutes later with bread.
When the Calamari arrived it was really fresh and great! I ordered Eggplant Parm and my husband had the stuffed chicken special with spinach, sundried tomatoes, and cheese over fettuccine alfredo. Y-​U-​M!!! The chicken special was DELISH and my eggplant parm was great too!
Very solid Italian restaurant! Hat’s off to them for making this Sicilian Chick a happy girl!

Very good small mom and pops Italian place. Had an excellent bread appetizer. I ordered the grilled chicken Caesar wrap, it was out of this world. Highly recommend this place

Love this place! Not much on atmosphere, but the food is amazing! My favorite pizza, New York style. We just get a cheese pie as I don’t care for the toppings, but that is all you need. Lasagna and Ziti are my favorites and their sauce is really good. Oh yeah, and their buffalo wings are the best! Who would thing good wings at Italian joint, ha! Best wings in town. And Not much seating so if you go at dinner time you have quite a wait but its worth it.

Whenever I’m in the area which isn’t often I make sure I stop here. The penne pasta with meat sauce red pepper and mozzarella is out of this world. If you are looking for authentic Italian food and a friendly atmosphere this is the place for you. Service is also prompt and and very efficient.

Great quality food and service. This place has the best take-​out in the area.
The dining area is small so we only get orders to go.
Mike S.

Quaint café style eatery.
Good value if you go on Tuesday for kids eat free if you have some rug rats.
Food is average, but they do know how to make a crispy crust on a pizza.

I’m sorry… but I cheated on you «Taste of Italy II» on Hwy 5… I «did have relations with that… restaurant» to paraphrase Billy Clinton. Had two acquaintances recommend Alessandro’s and I decided to try it out. One word — FANTASTIC! Quite a few patrons waiting out front when I stopped in to pick up my pie so that was a good sign. Brought the pizza home (about 10 mins by car) and it held up very well. Crust was chewy where it needed to be and crusty/​charred just perfectly on the edge. It’s a thinner crust pizza so if you like doughy this might disappoint. Had them add fresh mozzarella and the pools of molten cheese were divine. The pizza was a 16″ large and I ate all but 3 pieces. Yeah this pie was the equal of Delvetto’s in Neptune, NJ and that was my go-​to place up there when I didn’t want to make the 30+ mile drive to DeLorenzos. Best pizza north of the Chattahoochie IMHO.
So Taste of Italy II… I cheated but I have no guilt. I will still patronize you but my new «go-​to» Italiana is Alessandro’s.

Ordered my food for carry-​out, from their online menu which did not list prices, and for good reason. It was extremely overpriced. This was my first time eating here so I was hoping the food was worth the price. Unfortunately, it was the WORST ITALIAN FOOD I’VE EVER EATEN. Here’s what I ordered, each of which went into the trash after only a few bites.
A «house salad» consisting of 2 items. Dry, shriveled greens and onions. Also, the box was ¾ empty.
Fried calamari that was bland and undercooked.
Soggy Italian bread, under baked and drenched in garlic seasoning.
Lasagna that included 90% pasta and 10% meat. Some of this «meat» appeared to be of the mystery variety. Also, the lasagna slice was drowning in a pool of sauce which i assume was to make up for the lack of meat.
Maybe they have really awesome pizza… JUST STAY AWAY FROM THE MENU ITEMS I CHOSE.

Much better than the first time we tried it months ago!
Pleasantly surprised! We’ll be back!
Kids had spaghetti and meatballs and adults had lasagna!!!
Great dinner

Everything is great here, including the pizza. They even have great vegetarian options

Hands down, the BEST place my husband and I have found since we moved to Bridgemill! Service was incredible, food is the best Italian food we have ever had, and the portions are huge so you have leftovers to enjoy it all again! The owner, Frank, came over and chatted with us – super awesome guy! Amber was our waitress, she was so helpful answering any questions we had and even simply just chatting with us! Will make this our new go to spot! And since it’s right outside the neighborhood, that makes it that much better!

My kids love the pizza from this place! My wife and take every opportunity to take the kids for pizza because we get to hang out and eat good food!
I recommend stopping by for dinner if your passing by, very good food with a nice neighborhood feel.

Very good Italian food. Always smells so good in here! Sauce was homemade and pizzas look delicious. We will be getting a pie soon for sure.

I had a slice of sausage and mushroom za for lunch. It was a little heavy on the shrooms and the sausage could have used a little spice. Crust was NY style that held up to the toppings and folded nicely and had a perfect crunch. Not sure about the sauce– all I really got was the mushrooms. Service was great and it is a nice little shop. The bring really good bread to the table as well.
Certainly would be willing to give it another shot.

Good Italian food if you’re in the area, but WAAAY overpriced.
Had the spicy Pizza Fra Diablo (large 16 inch) and a salad and was about $ 40. That’s crazy for pizza!
I should’ve known though… Go to their website and you’ll immediately notice there are no prices listed. You don’t know until you go and order and then WHAM the bill!

When is the last time you were in a restaurant when someone literally stood up and gave the chef a standing ovation? It happened while we were there. We were very pleased to finally visit this clean, cozy, Canton establishment. The floor reminds me something of an outdoor patio. And even though it was cold outside, the staff was warmly welcoming and took very good care of us. Service was great, attentive, and personal. We wanted for nothing our entire meal. The chef (and owner? Frank?) came out to check on us, too.
The complimentary bread is warm and delicious (and it’s free and endless). Each person gets a small, rich garlic roll and a piece of soft, warm foccacia. And while other restaurants blow your socks off with lots of molten butter and enough garlic to make Queen Latifah sing soprano (there is a time and a place for that), Alessandro’s keeps it all in the right balance.
Our food was flawless. It’s clear these folks are using some very high quality ingredients in their cooking. I had a good old fettucini alfredo, and Alessandro’s put mushrooms and broccoli in it for me. Delicious. The alfredo wasn’t overly thick and heavy, and it was full of good parmesan flavor. They had a chicken, pepper, sausage special (on rigatoni, I think), which also looked very tasty. The tortellini’s are also very good, and very filling. The sea bass marsala special is what got another patron to stand up and salute the chef. Portions are also large enough to provide one with a lunch the next day.
I definitely want to back and try the pizza, which seems to be getting a lot of rave reviews. Prices were completely reasonable for the quality of this food. This is much more than just a pizza joint. This is fine dining in disguise. You won’t be disappointed. Holler if you want some company.