Francesco Alongi's endeavors in fine dining Italian cuisine allow him to come across some of the most famous names in the world. Those of whom who visited Alongi's first self-named restaurant in 1975 include Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, Liberace, Pavarotti, Tony Bennett, Joan Sutherland, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Charlton Heston and more. Whether in the past or at the moment, all are treated with star like quality service, the best ingredients in cuisine, and a remarkable host

~ Francesco Alongi.