This midtown tourist restaurant has exactly one thing to recommend it, but it's worth putting up with the place's cheesiness to get to it. This is the New York branch of the original Alfredo's in Rome where Fettucini Alfredo was invented. And this is probably the best fettucini alfredo you'll ever have. It's just noodles, cheese, and butter (no cream) but the way it's presented and served just make it really special.
In it's Rockefeller Center location, Alfredo of Rome joins its award winning predecessors at Epcot Center in Walt Disney World and the original Alfredo of Rome where in 1914,the original fettuccine Alfredo was invented. New York's new 8000 square foot installment offers a contemporary twist on the classic Roman fare that made Alfredo a household name and, of course, the irresistible only...
Alfredo's of Rome Restaurant Review:
You’ve heard of fettuccine Alfredo. Now meet the restaurant that invented it. Well, sort of. The Alfredo's of Rome in Rome was where fettuccine Alfredo originated. This New York location continues innovating Italian food, with Italian sushi that's sure to prepare your palate for the entrées.
A little bit of Rome, a little bit of New York and a claim on the original recipe for fettucine Alfredo.:
In Short
Alfredo feels stuck somewhere between the worlds of the red-and-white checkered tablecloth Italian joint and business-meal restaurant. Visual adornments range from the campy to...