Pellegrino's Italian Kitchen

Sorry you feel that way Nick, but I call 'em like I see 'em. Nothing personal. I do admire you for supporting your friends though. Perhaps I was a bit harsh.

Posted 05/27/09 | Report Abuse

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I don't know what the other guy's problem was, but his review sounds more like vendetta and obsession than fact. Who gives a crap if a cook is smoking outside! Talk about nitpicky! Did he forget to kick his dog or something??

I have been going to Pellegrino's Italian Kitchen for years, and used to go to their Harborside location many years ago. I know the family personally, and it offends me that someone would go to so much effort to cost them business. They are an icon in the community and very active in charity work and donations, so hurting them only hurts the community at large.

I am a veal lover and have it at least half the time I go there. My favorite dish is the veal parm, and I have never once had an issue with it.

Further, I've never had an issue with the professionalism of the staff. No, it's not El Goucho, but it sure as heck isn't the free-for-all that this other guy says he encountered.

So if you want great veal (or pasta, or whatever else Italian), I highly recommend Pellegrino's Italian Kitchen, and highly refute the angry, obsessive words contained in the other review!

Posted 04/24/09 | Report Abuse

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This was our anniversary dinner. It was romantic and the food was delicious. I especially liked the waitress who was so busy but did an exceptional job. Thank you Pellegrino family!

Posted 01/30/09 | Report Abuse

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Email to restaurant:
I just had a horrible experience at your Cleveland Ave location, and I think I deserve an explanation. First of all, there was no one in the downstairs room at 6:30 pm on a Saturday night except me, which should tell you something. Secondly, my server, Kristin was unprofessional, unknowledgeable about the menu, and curt. I ordered the veal parmigiana which I've had a couple of times before, and as the menu reads: Breaded Veal Cutlets Topped With Marinara. What I got was ground veal, or whatever it was. It was tastless, so who knows. What I want to know is, where do you get off substituting ground veal and still charging $16.99 for it? But, I ate it, and when Kristin finally came back, only after I was done, to drop of my bill, there was no, "Is everything ok, would you like some desert, coffee?" just here's your bill. When I asked her about the veal "cutlet" she said she had no idea. "That's what it was last time," she said. Oh, and to top it off, the staff was huddled in one corner of the room playing "grab ass", laughing and talking loudly, boisterously singing along with the music, and reveling in there social life. Well at least someone was having a good time, but it sure wasn't me. I was so irate at this point, I just paid my bill and hurried out of there, only to find the kitchen staff out back smoking cigarettes. Tell them not to do that. If they don't give a damn about their own health, I can imagine what kind of an effort they're making in the kitchen to protect my health. None! The place use to be good. What happened? Is this the end for Pellegrino's Italian Kitchen? Sam should be ashamed of himself.

Posted 08/24/08 | Report Abuse

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