Alioto's has been on the restaurant scene here since 1923, when Papa John Alioto opened his Alioto's Garden restaurant. This isn't the original restaurant, but the idea remains the same: good, authentic Italian food at reasonable prices, served with a smile and a touch of home. It seems to work, because Alioto's continues to draw crowds even during what most dining establishments would consider off-hours. This is one of the most extensive menus you will find anywhere, with page after page after page of Italian and American offerings.