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I had heard good things about Alta Strada, but my experience was not good at all. This is an Italian restaurant that has a big brunch following on Sundays and for good reason - they include booze for a very reasonable price which may be a reason for coming in itself. My issue with the Alta was with the food and service. The brunch menu allows you to order three items including a pasta. I ordered the salad, Brussels and pasta. The salad did not make it until after I was finished because the waiter forgot it. To be fair the Brussels were really good, slightly crispy and cooked just right. However, the pasta which was spaghetti with course pepper was amateur hour. The noodles were something you could buy at the grocery store along with this watery sauce - not at all of fine restaurant quality. If you are going for the booze this may be your place, but if it is for the food and service, look elsewhere..

Great happy hour. Get the cavatelli on the main menu, will not disappoint

Full disclosure: I visited here with a first date from hell. This did not help. We ordered the fried artichokes which were well made. Great texture and cooked long enough to bring out the umami flavor -- highly recommended. We also shared a pizza margherita. Big enough for two people. Too salty. I kinda thought the price was too good to be true for this item. I couldn't taste the fresh basil because salty. I would consider going back with better company, but this area has so many good culinary choices so I wouldn't necessarily go unless I was in the mood for it.