Allegro Restaurant

Everything was amazing, I couldn’t complain about one thing, the staff is so accommodating and nice, the food was out of this world and it is such a fun place to be, you should check this place out!

Allegro is a great party venue for baptisms, birthdays and other festive events! We have been guests at other people’s parties here several times, as well as booking our own. They are willing to customize a menu to suit your guests, starting from traditional Russian cold appetizers to succulent Georgian style lamb chops. The waitstaff is great at bringing generous portions of high quality food. Being that I am not Russian, but instead from another Eastern European culture, I was curious if booking a party would be a problem since we are not from their culture, but I was assured that many people book parties there and it would not be a problem. This is not a cheap venue, however. Expect to pay for the quality meal your guests will receive and for the nice private environment. One thing I would ask for is to provide my own music because the Russian dance music that is played was festive, but not really known by all the guests.

It was our first visit to allegro for my fiancée and me. We went there with a group party and it was wonderful. Food was excellent and there was more than plenty for everyone to eat and try everything. Since we did not see the menu not sure what else is available but for me (I love seafood) it was a feast.
Sure there could be more extravagant decorations and fancier dance floor. But if you are looking for a old fashion Eastern European family dinner where your grandma (if she was a cousins chef) does not have to cook this is it. Looking forward to our next visit.

This is our family’s favorite place for having big parties or for ordering food trays for home parties. Their banquet menu is endless. I especially love their lamb chops — best in town! — and salmon entrées. Friendly service, live music.

Allegro is not a place you will notice from the street or the primary parking lot. It is located on the far backside of a strip mall (Yotsuba is the anchor tenant).
I give the food 4-​stars and my dining companions and the people watching 5-​stars. The facility was clean, well maintained and decorated in 1990’s fashion — 3-​star rating. The people watching was spectacular on Feb 15^th. Dunno if it was the Valentines holiday, or their usual crowd. Plenty of parking …
Our waiter highly recommended the sturgeon and marinated lamb. The sturgeon was cooked over a wood flame; and was wonderful. This kitchen knows how to cook sturgeon. The portion was generous and I was able to take one piece home.
My bride was very happy with the marinated lamb, cooked medium. Again; the portion was generous.
Hot food was served hot. Cold food was served cold. The Merlot and Pino were … nothing special. Glad that I did not order the (Russian?) beer that one of our guests was drinking.
Our waiter mentioned that they do a lot of group events. We were dining ahead of the group (s) in the facility that night and had one teenie food problems. The roasted potatoes were dusted w/​parmesan; so one plate returned for (re)plating with parmesan-​free potatos. For me, the potatoes were the weakest dish of the night.
Will I return? An emphatic, yes!
Reservations? It was quite difficult to make our reservation. I called ~20 times over two weeks before they answered the phone. I probably left ~7 message … no callbacks.

Sure didn’t seem Russian. No Russian vodkas. Mediocre food

If you are looking for an experience that is different unique and ethnic. This is the place for you ! The cuisine is Russian and Southern Russian (Armenian, Georgian based dishes) like kabobs and lamb chops. There is a band for your listening and dancing pleasure on Friday and Saturday nights because a lot of family celebrations take place at this restaurant. Don’t be taken back by the festivities of people eating, drinking and dancing at the same time. Embrace a different culture and enjoy.
Have fun and make a reservations they are busy most weekends.

This place is like a bad wedding reception venue from the early 90’s, maroon color scheme and all. Complete with icicle lights encircling a mirrored-​drop-​tile ceiling above a small dance floor in the middle of the dining room. The glass cinder blocks built into the front wall of the building add a nice commie-​chic touch,.
I’m no Russian expert, but I’ve had great Russian food before, in other cities. We had pelmeni (dumplings) and they were ¹⁄₃ as good as I had hoped. We also had Tolma (stuffed grape leaves) and those were great, covered in dill and served with 80 fat grams’ worth of sour cream on the side.
We shared the lamb chops, and they were amazing. Cooked perfectly, seasoned well, a large portion, brought to the table piping hot. The sides that came with the entrée were mediocre: steamed vegetables and rice pilaf.
They didn’t have tonic (at a Russian place where vodka ought to be consumed like water) and the wine list was really out of date.
Really excellent food would have made up for the tatty environment, made it even endearing, but unfortuantely, the food wasnt quite good enough for that. I’ve heard some nights there’s live music and lots of lively dancing, that might make for a redeeming culutral experience.

If you want a unique dining experience, head over to Allegro, a Russian restaurant unassumingly tucked away behind a few other establishments off Orchard Lake. I went with over a dozen other people on a Saturday night, and everyone had a great time.
My one friend made reservations at least a month in advance. We all had to decide on either ordering a la carte or a few courses for a fixed price. We opted for the latter, which was $ 50 (not including tip). She went there a few days earlier to choose the menu for the different courses: a variety of hot and cold starters, three entrée items, and a fruit platter. The cost also included bottles of wine and vodka (along with a pitcher of cranberry juice for a mixer), pop, and coffee.
The food was good, plentiful, and nicely presented. As a newbie to Russian cuisine, it was a great way to sample different foods. The lamb entrée was a standout.
There were a couple of other groups there, including an anniversary party, and a band played Russian and English-​language pop songs later in the night. It was like being at a wedding, complete with a couple kids running around.
(They did serve wine and vodka, and they had a small bar, but I don’t know if they also served other alcoholic beverages like beer or other liquors.)

It can’t be any better! If you speak Russian and enjoy the international cultures of the former Soviet Union, AND love to eat and dance — this place is for you. The service is superb, the food is amazingly delicious, atmosphere is fun and upbeat! Probably the best hang out spot for Russian speakers in all of Michigan!