Italian Al's

06/07/2026

*****UPDATE****
Beginning soon, we will be reopening on a limited basis from our home location on Route 202, just up the road from our Torrington location. We will be posting our opening details and menu shortly. While our family continues to heal, this feels like the right first step toward reconnecting with all of you.
Today, I harvested our first batch of heirloom tomatoes and basil. Guess what's next?
I'll be peeling, chopping, blending, stirring, and simmering!
Fresh-made pesto and scratch-made tomato sauce.
This year's opening will feature many of the old-school favorites you've been asking for, including our scratch-made stuffed breads, Ciccoli Ring, seeded bastones, handmade Italian ice, and many of our Take & Bake family meals.
Thank you

05/24/2026

To our friends, customers, and extended Italian Al’s family,

We wanted to share why we have been absent and why Italian Al’s has remained closed longer than expected.

Very recently, Al’s mother was tragically killed in a car accident, and his sister was seriously injured. This has been an incredibly painful and life-changing time for our family.

Over the past weeks, we’ve received many messages asking when we will reopen, and we sincerely apologize for not responding as we normally would. The truth is that Al is still processing the sudden loss of his mom, and right now, focusing on healing and getting through each day is what we can manage.

Italian Al’s has always been more than a business to us, and we absolutely do plan to reopen. We are simply taking the time needed to heal and regroup.

In the coming days, I will be posting our menu as a first step toward reconnecting with everyone as we continue to move forward and navigate this difficult time.

We would also love to hear from you. What items have you missed most from Italian Al’s, and what would you like to see when we return?

Please continue to follow our page for updates. Thank you for your patience, kindness, and understanding.

We look forward to seeing you again soon.

With love and gratitude,
Alex and Sherry

11/17/2025

🍂❤️ A Note to Our Amazing Customers ❤️🍂

Italian Al’s has wrapped up our season for the holidays. We want to thank you for the incredible support, kindness, and memories you’ve shared with us throughout the year.

From Italian Al’s table to yours, we’re wishing you love, warmth, shared traditions, and a joyful holiday season filled with happy, heartfelt moments. 🧡🤍💚

We’re so grateful for each and every one of you and look forward to seeing you again in the spring.

Have a beautiful holiday season! ✨

11/12/2025

ITALIAN AL'S 0 Hart Drive Torrington CT https://www.facebook.com/ItalianAls/
WILL RE-OPEN THIS SATURDAY 11/15 11:30 am (CASH ONLY)
THIS WEEK FEATURING AN ASSORTMENT OF PRE-BAKED, {ready to eat} STUFFED BREADS & ITALIAN BREAD
FEATURING ***PANE CON CICCOLI BREAD** AKA LARD BREAD!!! “Time, Heart, and Tradition in Every Loaf " EVERYTHING BELOW IS HAND MADE FROM SCRATCH! “It takes hands, heart, and time to make all this — a tradition we are trying to proudly keep alive ” ITALIAN AL'S THANK YOU
---"PASTIICCIOTTO" and **individual CHEESECAKE ** (mini baked pastries) *THESE ARE ALL AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDERS*, ***we will also have plenty on hand Saturday*** TAKE AND BAKES all cooked just heat and serve:
Stuffed Bread: $12 each
Eggplant Parmesan $12
Spinach and cheese $12
Pepperoni and Cheese $12
LG. Ciccolli Bread Ring: THE MOST AMAZING BREAD EVER! $16
FRESH MADE MOZZARELLA LARGE one pound JUMBO BALL $10
ARANCINI (Sicilian style meat and peas inside) JUMBO $4
STUFFED MUSHROOMS assorted trays / prices depending on size
MEATBALL POTATO POT PIE "torta di patate" $18
CHICKEN POT PIE $22
NACHO CHEESE GROUND BEEF CASSEROLE: ground beef, smashed Potatoes cheddar cheese sauce, topped with JUMBO onion rings. This is a take and bake, all cooked and assembled you bake at home. $24

ASSORTED SOUPS QUART $10-chunky chicken, minestrone, French Onion, tomato bisque, Mexican chicken
INTRODUCING OUR FAMILY PASTA KITS: ALL SCRATCH MADE SAUCES! INSANE PRICES!! $10 $12 FEED A FAMILY OF FOUR!!
YOUR KIT INCLUDES ONE POUND OF DRY IMPORTED PASTA, A QUART OF OUR GOURMET FRESH MADE SAUCE AND A GARLIC BREAD!!!
CHOOSE QUART OF SAUCE:
Spinach cream Sauce $12
Alfredo Sauce $12
Alla Vodka Sauce $12
Pomodoro Sauce$10
Arrabbiata Sauce (spicy)
Mushroom cream Sauce $12
Lemon Francese Sauce $12
Creamy garlic spinach Sauce $12

STUFFED MANICOTTI WITH A TON OF MEAT AND CHEESE (this is very similiar to lasagna) feeds 12 great to freeze for holiday $49
STUFFED SPINACH ALFREDO AND CHEESE MANICOTTI $39 feeds 8-10
ANTIPASTI $14 QUART SIZE great for pre-meal Thanksgiving
ROASTED PEPPERS $10, $16

11/08/2025

SOUP & OUR TAKE AND BAKES

Italian Al's opens today at 12:30
https://www.facebook.com/ItalianAls/
SATURDAY’S MENU 11/8 OPENS AT 12:30
0 Hart Drive Torrington CT (yellow food trailer next to Cumberland Farms near Tractor Supply)
THE SOUP YOU’D MAKE IF YOU HAD THE TIME. SLOW-COOKED THE OLD WAY.
PLEASE NOTE: All of our soups are made from scratch! They are $10 unless noted. *Quart size*
“The below items are Served on the side at no extra charge, where appropriate, to complement your soup:”
Pasta (different kinds) including cheese tortellini
Fresh-made croutons
Bread
Grated Parmesan cheese
White rice
Tortilla chips

🤍 Sausage, White Bean, and Cheese Tortellini Soup — $10
Creamy white beans sautéed with garlic, olive oil, and herbs; sweet locally made sausage rendered, then slow-simmered in the broth to add flavor and depth. A touch of tomato is added.
(Tortellini and cheese on the side)

Classic Italian Minestrone — $10
Delicious, rich, and flavorful — you will feel like you are sitting in Nonna’s kitchen or ours lol!
(Side of bread or pasta and grated cheese)

Chunky Chicken Soup — $10
A thick and very hearty homemade chicken soup filled with tender chunks of chicken in a slow-simmered bone broth.
(Side of pasta or bread, and grated Italian cheese)

Shrimp Corn Chowder — $16
A creamy, hearty Shrimp (bisque) chowder with sweet corn and jumbo shrimp
(Side of bread)

🌿 Chickpea & Lentil Soup (Vegetarian • Vegan) — $10
Middle Eastern flavors, vegetarian soup- featuring chickpeas and lentils simmered with sautéed carrots and onions, fragrant cumin, turmeric, and warm Moroccan-inspired spices. Slow-cooked to deepen the flavors. pita bread on the side

Sweet and Sour Beef Vegetable Soup — $10
Fork-tender beef slowly simmered with locally grown cabbage, onions, and carrots in a sweet and tangy tomato broth.
(Side of rice)

Bacon Potato & Leek Soup — $10
Creamy potatoes, sautéed sweet onion and leeks in a dense, hearty broth.
(Side of bread, cheese, and bacon)

🍅 Tomato Bisque — $10
Italian imported sweet tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, basil, and onions — all slow-roasted and blended with a touch of cream. Naturally sweet, velvety smooth.

💍 Italian Wedding Soup — $10
Tender meatball pieces, slow-simmered chicken bone broth, and Italian greens.
(Side of pasta, cheese)

🍄 Vegetable Barley Soup — $10
Vegetables and earthy mushrooms slow-simmered with onions, carrots, and barley in a beef broth with tender pieces of meat.
(Side of bread or croutons)

Chicken Fiesta Soup — $10
Tender chicken, tomatoes, peppers, and sweet corn shucked fresh off the cob, tastes like a chicken fajita
(Comes with a side of fresh-made crispy tortilla strips, cheddar cheese, and sour cream!)

TAKE AND BAKE MENU SATURDAY 11/8

Our trays are lasagna-style pans. Fully cooked. Just heat and enjoy. Perfect for easy dinners, gatherings, or gifting a meal.

8 Manicotti + 8 Meatballs Parmigiana — feeds 8–10
Half tray of stuffed manicotti and half tray of tender meatballs, both topped with our slow-simmered sauce, mozzarella, and Italian melting cheeses.
Tray includes two dishes in one. $29

Manicotti Parmigiana $29 (Vegetarian)

Eggplant Parmigiana + Chicken Cutlet Parmigiana — feeds 6–8
Half eggplant parmigiana and half chicken cutlet parmigiana, layered with slow-simmered tomato sauce and mozzarella; bake until bubbly and golden.
Tray includes two dishes in one. $29

Lemon Chicken Francaise — feeds 4–5
Chicken cutlets in a bright, silky lemon-butter sauce. $22

Chicken Cheesy Alfredo + Five Cheese Mac n’ Cheese — feeds 6–8
Chicken cutlets topped with a creamy Alfredo and Italian cheese blend, served alongside our five-cheese mac n’ cheese. $24

Stuffed Ravioli — feeds 4
Ravioli stuffed with kale, spinach, and a blend of Italian cheeses Topped with Garlic-Butter Cream Sauce $22

San Gennaro Feast Sweet Sausage, Peppers, and Onions — feeds 4 $22

Crispy Bacon Mashed Potatoes — feeds 4–6
Bacon Mashed potatoes served with a side of bacon, shredded cheese, and sour cream. $18

Chicken Pot pies (feeds four) $22

11/06/2025

RE-OPENS THIS SATURDAY NOVEMBER 8th at 12:30 menu TBA Thank you

Send a message to learn more

11/02/2025

OPEN TODAY WEDNESDAY NOV. 5 AT 12:30 PM https://www.facebook.com/ItalianAls
0 Hart Drive Torrington CT **Time and hours change weekly**

SEE OUR UPCOMING MENU BELOW:
PLEASE NOTE: All of our soups are made from scratch! THEY ARE $10 a Quart except if noted.
These items are all Served on the side at no extra charge to enhance your soup: where appropriate:
*PASTA (different kinds) including cheese tortellini
*FRESH-MADE CROUTONS
*BREAD
*GRATED PARMESAN CHEESE
*WHITE RICE

SOUPS:

🐂 EUROPEAN SWEET & SOUR STUFFED CABBAGE SOUP
Fork-tender beef slowly simmered with locally grown cabbage, onions and carrots in a sweet and tangy tomato broth. A comforting nod to old European kitchens (rice side) (like stuffed cabbage but deconstructed)

💍 Italian Wedding Soup
Tender meatball pieces, slow-simmered chicken bone broth, and Italian greens — A match made in comfort-food heaven. (pasta, cheese, croutons side)

🤍 White Bean Pasta Fazzool Soup
Creamy white beans sautéed with garlic, olive oil, and herbs, blended lightly and melded in a slow-simmered, very light tomato broth.. Humble, hearty, and full of tradition (pasta, cheese, croutons side)

🥓 Bacon, Potato & Leek Soup
Creamy potatoes, sweet leeks, and thick-cut bacon- a hearty, dense broth that warms you from the inside out. (side of bacon to finish on top and croutons)

🌶️ Roasted Red Pepper Soup
Fire-roasted red peppers pureed to perfection with a whisper of cream, garlic, and Italian spices. Smooth, smoky, and naturally sweet. (side rice, croutons)

🐄 Hearty Beef & Vegetable Soupy Stew
Beef shanks simmered for hours in rich, house-made bone broth with carrots, potatoes, onions, and garden vegetables. Deep, savory, and soul-satisfying. (cheese, croutons side)

Chunky Chicken Soup
A thick and hearty homemade chicken soup filled with tender chunks of chicken in a slow-simmered bone broth. Made the old-fashioned way — whole chickens bubble for hours, releasing deep flavor and natural richness. Served with pasta on the side so you can enjoy it just how you like. (pasta or rice side)- croutons)

🧅 French Onion Soup
Tons of caramelized onions, hearty beef bone broth, and a splash of sherry, simmered long and slow.
Rich, mellow, and unforgettable. (Served with a side of melting cheese and fresh-made thick-cut croutons.)

🍅 Tomato Bisque
Italian imported sweet tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, basil, and onions — all slow-roasted and blended with a touch of cream. Naturally sweet, velvety smooth (croutons on side)

🐖 Split Pea Soup
Green split peas, sautéed onions, carrots and potatoes are braised with smokey ham hock, - broth is added - then blended all together for a creamy texture. A hearty, favorite. (croutons on side)

🍄 Tender Beef ,vegetable,, Mushroom Barley Soup
Slow-braised beef, its marbled richness melting into the broth, earthy mushrooms, slow simmered onions, carrots, and barley. Very thick and dense. (crouton/ or bread on side)

Beef Chili and chips (side of Tortilla chips and Cheese)

🐔 Chicken Tortilla Soup —
Tender chicken, tomatoes, peppers, and sweet corn shucked fresh off the cob, Mexican spices — (Comes with a side of fresh-made crispy tortilla strips, cheddar cheese, and sour cream!)

🌿 MOROCCAN LENTIL SOUP WITH A SIDE OF CRISPY FALAFEL BALLS AND SOUR CREAM ($16)
A hearty and spicy vegetarian soup featuring tender lentils simmered with aromatic cumin, turmeric, and warm Moroccan spices. Slow-cooked to bring out rich, layered flavors, this vibrant soup is both comforting and full of character.
(Served with fresh-made falafel balls on the side and sour cream).

TAKE AND BAKES: ALL $22 FEEDS FIVE (except where noted)

(12) Meatballs in Marinara & side of pasta (uncooked)

Pizza fritte (five fried dough) side of sauce and cheese

Lemon Chicken Francaise

Chicken Spinach Alfredo $24

Chicken Cutlet Parmesan

Chicken Caper Piccata

Five Cheese Mac "N" Cheese

*Classic Lasagna (meat) $39 feeds10-12

11/01/2025

11/01/2025

TODAY OPENS at 12:30 pm
We will have hot soup and sides as well as SOUP QUARTS TO GO ALL SCRATCH MADE AND TAKE AND BAKES SEE BELOW
0 Hart Drive Torrington CT 860 806-7810
https://www.facebook.com/ItalianAls
TAKE AND BAKES: ALL $22 *except noted ones* FEEDS FIVE

English Countryside Overstuffed Pot Pie: $27
A hearty, comforting pie filled with tender braised meat, garden vegetables, and golden potatoes in a rich, savory gravy touched with sherry. Wrapped in a flaky, buttery crust and baked to perfection — it’s the taste of old-world comfort, straight from the English countryside. feeds 6-8

Comforting Classic Overstuffed Chicken Pot Pie: $27
A timeless favorite made generously with tender chicken, hearty vegetables, and a rich cream-based filling, all tucked inside a golden, flaky crust. It’s the ultimate comfort meal — warm, filling, and baked with love in every bite. feeds 6-8

Five-Cheese Layered Mac ‘n’ Cheese:
A decadent twist on a classic comfort food, featuring layers of tender pasta baked with a rich blend of five melted cheeses. Creamy, gooey, and perfectly golden on top — every bite is pure cheesy bliss.

Mushroom Marsala:
A rich Decadent dish, portabella mushrooms simmered in a rich sauce

Chicken Florentine al Forno:
Tender, fully breaded chicken, deep-fried to golden perfection and baked al forno with a rich spinach cream sauce and melted mozzarella on top. Crispy outside, juicy inside, with savory, cheesy layers in every bite.

Lemon Chicken Francaise:
Tender, fully breaded chicken, deep-fried to golden perfection, and finished in a bright, tangy lemon-butter sauce. Crispy outside, juicy inside, and bursting with zesty, savory flavor — a fresh twist on a classic favorite.

Chicken Parmigiana:
Tender, fully breaded chicken, deep-fried to golden perfection, topped with slow-simmered marinara sauce and a generous layer of melted mozzarella. Baked until bubbly and golden, it’s rich, cheesy, and full of classic Italian comfort in every bite.

Nonna's Meatballs (12) in slow cooked marinara sauce (side of uncooked pasta)

SOUPS: ALL QUARTS ARE $10 EVERYTHING IS SCRATCH MADE!!!

Braised Beef Italian Minestrone Soup :
Tender, slow-braised beef simmered in a hearty beef bone broth with vegetables and beans. Infused with basil, and herbs and a touch of olive oil, this rustic soup is comforting, flavorful, and soul-warming — a true taste of Italy in every spoonful.

Tomato Bisque Soup:
A silky, velvety soup made from ripe, fresh tomatoes and sweet sautéed onions, simmered slowly to bring out their natural sweetness. Finished with a touch of cream for a rich, comforting flavor that’s both delicate and deeply satisfying.

Cream of Portabello Mushroom Soup:
A luxurious, velvety soup made with earthy portabello mushrooms, slowly cooked and blended into a thick, creamy base with added cream. Rich, smooth, and full of deep mushroom flavor — comforting in every spoonful.

Turkey Chili (A HEALTHY ALTERNATIVE):
A hearty, comforting chili made with tender turkey meat, sweet caramelized onions sauteed in olive oil and a colorful mix of sweet and hot garden peppers. Slow-simmered to develop rich, layered flavors — warming and satisfying without being overly spicy.

Chunky Chicken Soup (with Pasta or rice on the Side):
A thick and hearty homemade chicken soup filled with tender chunks of chicken in a slow-simmered bone broth. Made the old-fashioned way — whole chickens bubble for hours, releasing deep flavor and natural richness. Served with pasta on the side so you can enjoy it just how you like.

Spinach & Tortellini Brodo:
A comforting Italian-style soup simmered in a rich chicken broth, filled with tender cheese tortellini, fresh chopped spinach, sweet carrots, and savory diced meatballs. Every spoonful blends the warmth of a classic brodo with the heartiness of a homemade Italian wedding soup — simple, elegant, and full of flavor.

10/29/2025

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT AND UPDATE:
RE-OPENS THIS SATURDAY NOVEMBER 1st.
Please follow continue to follow us for this weeks updated menu and hot soup offerings,,, Days/hours change weekly please follow:
https://www.facebook.com/ItalianAls/
0 Hart drive Torrington CT 860 806-7810 (pre-recorded message)
🔥 ITALIAN AL’S WINTER WARM-UP 🔥
The weather is turning and changing into the colder winter months — and that means Italian Al’s is changing too, bringing you a little extra warmth this season!

With the chill in the air, we’ll be turning our attention to bringing you walk-up, hot scratch-made soups and a plentiful list of Take & Bake items to go.

As the temperatures drop, it becomes impossible to continue offering our regular grinder meal deals and sides — running the exhaust fan needed to prepare those meals makes it unbearably cold inside the trailer.

That’s why, as of Saturday, November 1st, we’re shifting to what keeps everyone warm and happy — our piping hot, walk-up scratch-made soups (prepared in advance and ready to serve without the need for the ventilation system) and our Take & Bake comfort meals to go — perfect for heating and enjoying in the comfort of your cozy home.

While we’ll no longer be offering our regular meal deals, we’re excited to offer walk-up Hot Soup

Bring home the taste of nostalgia — Chicken parmigiana bubbling in the oven, the smell of garlic bread warming, and that first spoonful of our famous soup.

✨ Stay in, stay cozy, and let Italian Al’s do the cooking.
Cozy, cooked comfort food. Made fresh, served generously. ❤️