"The restaurant is beautiful, very cozy good vibes. We felt welcomed by the host/hostess when we first walked in. Service was good, our waiter was new but he did a good job. The 2 star review is mostly for the food. We had the pok pok wings for appetizers and it felt like we were eating rubber. I had the half grilled chicken and I give it a 6/10. The rice that came with it was amazing. My friend had salmon with cauliflower which was amazing, 10/10 highly recommend it. The drinks were great."

"I got the Dan Dan Noodles, and I was looking forward to it but was disappointed. What i liked: the sparkling NA drink was good. the texture of the noodles and the food presentation. My server asked if she could get me a replacement dish, which I appreciated, but did turndown because I was already turned off by the meal and wasn't interested in going through the menu again. What i didn't like: the food was too salty. Very salty. Both the noodles, bok choy and the meat. I could not eat past five spoons. I hate wasting food and really tried eating as much, especially since I was very hungry, but I couldn't just get myself to eat that salty of a dish. My friend got the oxtail dish which I tried but it was kind of mehhh. If you just had the dish without seeing the name, you won't know it was an oxtail pasta dish. Again, there was a lack of flavor. --- I really hope there is improvement in the future because it's a nice spot. I won't be going out of my way to visit again though."

"The cocktails and service were excellent. The food was ok, nothing was bad, but nothing was amazing either. Overall I wouldn't go out of my way to eat here again but I also wouldn't avoid it, it just wasn't worth the price point. We ordered: - Irish Chips (ok potato with great garlic aoili) - Hamachi Crudo (overpriced for quality) - Dan Dan Noodles (needed seasoning) - Johnny Cake (best thing we ate, def recommend) - Pok Pok Chicken Wings & Marinated Cucumbers (not bad, not great) - Arancini (was gummy and lacked seasoning) - Gyoza (lacked flavor, very little filling) - Crispy Brussels Sprouts (just meh, needed more seasoning) - Altera Cheeseburger (pretty solid burger)"

"I just visited Altera with a group of friends during their Restaurant Week special, and it was an incredible experience from start to finish. The ambiance felt new and refreshing, creating a welcoming atmosphere that set the stage for a fantastic courses of meals. They offered a three-course menu special, which we took full advantage of by sharing dishes to try as many items as possible. Their regular menu also looked impressive, and I’m already planning to return to explore it further. We began our meal with some cocktails, and I highly recommend the Black Sazerac, Claudel, and Sun Dream—each one was well-balanced and full of unique flavours, however one cocktail called self care felt more like some energy shot medicine rather than a cocktail. One of the highlights of dining at Altera is their commitment to making everything from scratch, which truly enhances the quality and depth of their dishes. For starters, the shrimp and pork mix gyoza were a delightful start, perfectly crispy and packed with flavor. The arancini, was well cooked and maintained the temperature—especially with the romesco sauce, which was so rich and flavorful that I could have eaten an entire bowl of it on its own. For entrées, the Pappardelle’s lamb was well braised in a tomato sauce that allowed it to melt in the mouth with an incredible depth of flavor. However, I felt that it could be more of a separated to side than mixed in the ribbon noodles and the quantity of meat was very less. 2.5/5 The Gemelli Verde was equally impressive, featuring a combination of ingredients that felt completely new and exciting to my palate; it could have been little more temperature hot but it wasn’t like ice cold. 4.5/5 The Lumache Pomodoro e Vodka was another standout, with the perfect balance of sour ricotta, chili oil, garlic, basil, and mint, creating a rich yet vibrant dish. 3.75/5 To finish, we indulged in dessert, and while the chocolate espresso cake was delightful, my favorite was the carrot cake with mango lassi sorbet—a refreshing and unique twist that made for the perfect ending to the meal. Overall, I highly recommend Altera for anyone looking to enjoy a meal that is both thoughtfully crafted and bursting with flavor. I will definitely be returning to explore more of their menu, especially the broiled miso salmon, which sounds like another must-try dish!"

"Food was okay and service wasn't the greatest experience for our party of 8. Our server seemed annoyed of our party or something, or maybe she was having a bad day, but she wasn't as attentive to us. Overall, we would most likely not return. I ordered the marinated cucumbers, beef salad, and miso salmon. The cucumbers were refreshing and a great starter. We also liked the beef salad, but the fact that they beef were on skewers were a bit of a hassle to share. I didn't enjoy the miso salmon. Something was off tasting with the salmon and the puree underneath it, so I didn't eat it. It def wasn't my favorite."