Pasta Vino

Frommer's Review

This may not be the very best Italian restaurant in town, but the combination of high quality and low prices makes it a favorite neighborhood stop -- and a great choice when you want good food but don't want to dress up and go "out." Billy Petrucci runs this little trattoria; his father, Nico, runs chic, upscale Abruzzi in the same shopping center.

The yeasty, chewy pizzas, most of which are available by the slice, are as good as they come. Seafood and veal, served with a side of pasta marinara, are done especially well. And the mussels appetizer is large enough for an entree. The best traditional Italian dish on the menu is the lasagna, made with the most tender noodles, a little ground beef, delicate béchamel and tomato sauces, and lots of mozzarella. It's worth twice the price. The eggplant lasagna is even better. The house salad is made with boring iceberg lettuce, so choose the huge Caesar instead and split it. The wine is limited to the house varieties -- one white, one red -- but they're not bad. This place is extremely kid-friendly and usually filled with families from the local, well-heeled neighborhood. The patio is a great spot in summer.

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

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