Lovely fresh pasta with fresh ingredients. We were surprised by how large the kids' cheese pizza was. For $12, you basically get a full 15-inch pizza. The pizza crust was lighter than expecyed, a little bit more like focaccia than the pizza dough I'm used to in New York City. Still good, but not my favorite. The pastas we had were all wonderful. We had the seafood and mussels, the bolognese, and the pappardelle fungi. The pasta was clearly freshly made and had a nice spring to it. We started with the calamari appetizer, which was nice and light with a delicious lemon aioli sauce. It felt like the dish had more batter than actual calamari, which I did not prefer. I would have wanted more squid. Great service, lovely restaurant. read more

Pascolo Ristorante - Kids menu cheese pizza - Italian Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

See all

Very disappointing experience. Our group was refused patio seating even though the patio was about 90% empty, with only two tables occupied, and it was only 4:50 p.m. on a Friday. Before everyone arrived, I went in to ask if we could be accommodated. The first hostess said yes, as long as we split into two separate tables. Five minutes later when everyone arrived, another hostess refused to seat us, saying they couldn't accommodate relatively large groups on weekends. We explained that we were happy to split into two or three separate tables, with no more than 3-4 people at each table, and that no tables needed to be rearranged. The answer was still no. The biggest issue wasn't the policy--it was the way it was handled. The hostess rolled her eyes and treated us with a surprising lack of professionalism and respect. If this was truly the restaurant's policy, it should have been communicated consistently from the start and by all staff to all the other customers too. Our group has been dining together at restaurants around the area almost every day over the past few weeks, and we've never been treated this way anywhere else. We left and took our business elsewhere. read more

Service was attentive and friendly! We ordered the olives which were wonderful. House Meatballs and pasta delicious!! No complaint from my friend's menu selection either. A bit dark for my liking as far as ambiance, however the service made up for that as mentioned! Will def be back! read more

Came across this place after extensive research on where to find quality Italian in Burlington and i was not disappointed! The atmosphere inside is cozy with a cool ambiance. Both of our servers (one was in training) were very helpful, friendly, and attentive. I ordered the Queen of Hearts drink, which tasted great. Split a caesar that was incredible enough to land in my top five for caesar salads. Nice balance of parm, croutons, anchovies, and dressing. Ordered the bolognese rigatoni for my main, which was also incredible. All of their pasta is handmade daily! I will definitely be returning when i'm back in Burlington! read more

Pascolo Ristorante - Rigatoni Bolognese - Italian Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

See all

I tried the eggplant Parmesan, gnocchi sorrentina, and spaghetti Al pesto with two friends. We shared all the plates and all agreed all three were excellent. We had decent service from the host and waiter staff. Nothing bad but nothing outstanding from the team. The ambiance was really nice! With the 90 degree heat today it was nice to go underground to cool down. The wine cellar vibe was great. Great Italian food all around. read more

See all

It is a large restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating. Our server greeted us promptly and took our drink order. We sat inside and the vibe was very pleasant. We got the calamari to start. It was flash fried and came with marinara sauce. I got the chicken parmigiana with a side pasta and my wife got spaghetti and meat balls. The sauce was light and very flavorful. Very good meal. One thing that seemed a little strange is they do not give you any bread with your meal. You can purchase.bread but nothing complementary. Not really a negative just different I guess. read more

Pascolo Ristorante - Chicken Parm - Italian Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

See all

We needed a good carb load before the Vermont 1/2 Marathon and we chose Pascolo's. Our server was were lively and super nice. It sucked that you had to pay for table bread. It was good tho, nice garlic taste and covered with cheese. We also started with the Caesar salad which was really good. There were 5 of us and we split 2. Lots of cheese, the croutons tasted homemade, and the dressing was tasty. For my entree I got the vodka pasta and added chicken. I honestly was disappointed in the vodka sauce, it didn't have much flavor. I also thought the portion was small, if I didn't add the chicken I still would've been hungry after finishing. Although, the crispy chicken I did add was delicious. I'm glad we finally tried it here, but not sure I'll be back. read more

Pascolo Ristorante - Rigatoni alla Vodka with Chicken - Italian Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

See all

We had a solid time at Pascolo Ristorante. Grabbed a last minute reservation off Resy and got a table for the evening which was great when we showed up there was a hour plus wait. We started with some Pinot Grigio it was okay for a house wine. Garlic bread came next, this was the star of the show for the evening. Simple yet bursting with flavor a real hit. I had the pappardelle salsiccia which had a solid white sauce. Noodles are all made in house daily which is nice they were cooked properly. The dish just didn't pop. Not sure what it was missing but something. It was good but not great. Kinda the theme besides the bread things were average to good but nothing else stood out. My wife had the gnocchi sorrentina said it was just okay and I agreed. We also got the alla vodka pizza and it again was okay but not great. Service was just okay waiter gave a big spiel to the table after he helped us about the menu and all the things but for us just said pasta is made in house and they don't have any specials haha so that was odd. The place gave good vibes and enjoyed the kinda wine cellar look and feel going downstairs. I would try a new Italian place next time in town but it's not bad just not great. read more

See all

Went to Pascolo Ristorante for dinner during our trip and had a really lovely experience. We made a reservation for two online, which was super easy, and when we arrived, they were able to seat us a bit earlier than our scheduled time. Initially, we were seated outside, which looked charming, but it was an incredibly hot day. Thankfully, our waitress was very kind and accommodating and moved us to a table inside without any issue. My partner started with a cocktail called the Queen of Hearts. It looked beautiful and he said it was refreshing and well balanced. I went for their house-made unsweetened iced tea and it was exactly what I needed on such a warm evening. It had a clean taste and was served cold, which really hit the spot. To start, we shared the arugula salad. It was light and fresh with a peppery kick, and the ingredients tasted high quality. For our main course, we split the Roma pizza. The crust was thin and crispy, and the toppings were flavorful without being overwhelming. It was more than enough for the two of us and left us both satisfied. The ambiance inside the restaurant was cozy and stylish, with warm lighting and a welcoming atmosphere. Everything felt clean and well maintained. Service throughout the night was friendly and attentive without being overbearing. Overall, we really enjoyed our meal and the overall vibe of the place. Pascolo Ristorante delivered on flavor, service, and atmosphere. Would definitely recommend it if you are looking for a nice dinner spot in the area. read more

See all

Sat at the bar due to no availability inside and a long wait on the patio. No complementary bread (never been to an Italian restaurant that didn't offer bread). Service at the bar was okay. Don't get the espresso martini, worst I've ever had. Food took a long time and the pasta did not seem fresh at all. Got the Bolognese and the mushroom pasta dishes. Very small portion especially for pasta. I left hungry and went to Wendy's afterwards. I don't think I've ever completely finished a meal going out to dinner ever in my life and this was a first. Don't recommend if you're hungry. read more

Not sure how you could ever give this place less than a 5!? Get the garlic bread! Rigatoni à la vodka was perfect---homemade pasta....you could tell! Side of their meatballs hit the spot as did a huge salad! Must be on the dinner reservations if you're visiting Burlington! read more

See all

We had an amazing client dinner here on Tuesday night. Zoe was an amazing server, and took great care of us. She recommended wines and entrees with expertise. The interior decor is absolutely gorgeous, and such a nice place to bring clients. For appetizers we tried the insalata caprese, garlic parmesan bread, and castelvetrano olives. These are the first olives I have ever tried and liked. We did not get the fried ones, we tried the ones with olive oil, sea salt. For main entrees we got a variety of dishes including chicken marsala, chicken parmesan, the gnocchi, and the brosato de manzo. Everything was cooked perfectly with delicious sauces, and the creamy polenta was amazing! Pascolo ristorante came highly recommended to us, and I can see why. Thank you for an amazing meal! read more

Pascolo Ristorante - Brasato di Manzo - Italian Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

Review This was my second visit to Pascaul. We arrived a little after 6 PM, and while there was seating available at the bar, the restaurant wasn't very crowded. We decided to sit at the bar, thinking we'd get a little more interaction with the bartenders, but unfortunately, that wasn't really the case. It took a while for someone to take our order, and the service overall was pretty underwhelming. That said, once our food arrived, it was really good. The flavors were great, and the food was definitely the highlight of the visit. My only complaint about the food was that the noodles were lukewarm. Overall, I'd come back for the food, but I'd definitely like to see more attentive and engaging service, especially when sitting at the bar. read more

Really nice restaurant and vibe. We brought a big party, appetizers, drinks, entrees, but sadly over half of our party of 16 left disappointed. Chicken Parm was dry and over-cooked, and pasta was cold and running sauce. Calamari was bomb, but was left wanting a lot more for the price we paid and food we got. Server was really nice, but could have made more of an effort for such a large party to check in more on drinks. read more

So delicious. Get a side of garlic bread. Great service. Lots of locals there. Always a good sign

Fried Olives This was everything I wanted it to be and more! Golden fried, Castelvetrano olives surrounded by sausage then dusted with Parmesan. The sausage was fresh So freaking delicious! The aioli with it had a hint of lemon that cut the salty olive. A must try for an olive lover! #ThisFeedsMySoulStatusConferred on the olives only. Homemade Meatballs Two medium sized meatballs, the balls were good. After the flavorful sausage I expected more seasoning in the meatballs. The sauce was thick and had good chunks of tomato. They really had it balance with no tang to the sauce. Very well executed. Grilled Italian Sausage The sausage is phenomenal. Creamy polenta that was smooth and buttery. The broccolini was bland and the char was overpowering making it taste burnt. Having a bit more red sauce would've been great. I Cynivised by using the remaining sauce from the meatballs. All in all, very good food. I would say it's worth checking out. read more

See all

Great spot. Highly recommend the parm garlic bread. Tasted amazing. The service was excellent too. We ordered salads which were both fresh and tasty. For the main course we got the spicy rigatoni and the chicken parm. Both were good, but didn't blow me away. Ambiance is nice, big space! Overall it was a great meal and a good value. Will be back! read more

Pascolo Ristorante - Italian Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

See all

Pascolo is a wonderful little establishment in Burlington. Our server Brooke was outstanding and unbelievably kind to us the whole night. The manager Kat came over and made sure we were well taken care of. I would come back any day. The pasta was delish and the company was even better. Good vibes all around! read more

Pascolo Ristorante - Pepperdelle funghi - Italian Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

See all

Trip to Vermont to see fall colors. Very busy time of year, early October, which explains how hard it was to get a table at this restaurant. Third attempt got us seats at the bar. Wait staff was very nice but we were both underwhelmed at our entree choices. My husband ordered spaghetti and meatballs. Said the meatballs were excellent but way too much sauce. I ordered Chix Marsala, a favorite, with broccolini. I'm very familiar with how it should taste, and this was strange. The sauce was not familiar but the chicken was tender, the broccolini was undercooked and tough. For $100 dinner, we were both disappointed. We have two days left and we'll try other restaurants this week. read more

Amazing food as always. All the pastas [handmade in house] were paired nicely within the entrees. Our server was great and has a lot of knowledge about the ingredients & menu items. Sat outdoors, great ambiance to watch Church Street. read more

See all

We absolutely loved this place. The food, service and atmosphere were fantastic. Highly recommend eating here

Had dinner with the family here. Service was excellent. Food choices are broad. Portion sizes were generous. Highly recommend.

Popped in for a couple espresso martinis and a pizza snack on a Saturday afternoon. Bartender: 5 stars. Pizza: 5 stars. Leak from the ceiling on the way to the bathroom that dripped into my hair: 1 star. Fix the hole. read more

Pascolo Ristorante - Italian Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

We were visiting from Miami and the overall experience prior to dinner was 50/50 but dinner took it up a few notches. Our server, Elias was very friendly, helpful and just a great person to interact with. My wife and I split a starter Cesar salad which may had been the best salad I've had in a long time. Then came her rigatoni alla vodka, my meatballs and our son's spaghetti bolognese. All of which were great and really tasteful. The drinks Elias recommended (including an off menu strawberry margarita) made the night that much better. Overall phenomenal experience. read more

The food was phenomenal, but the service was awful. We were in town visiting and decided to go here on my birthday. The server was so miserable it ruined our experience. It would be hard to convince me to go back here, maybe I'd order food to go so I didn't have to interact with the staff. read more

First time eating here. Found it on tiktok. I recommend making a reservation. Place is located on Church street, outdoor dining. Very nice location. Food was good and prices were reasonable. There were no specials and menu is kind of small. Pasta was good. read more

See all

I was in town for work. This was what they picked for dinner one night. They have both indoor and outdoor seatings. Even with the indoor seating, it opened to the outside. The service was wonderful, and they were able to accommodate separate checks for us. 3 out of 7 people ordered the Pappardelle with sausages, and 1 ordered Pappardelle with mushrooms. 1 stuffed trout. 1 grilled chicken marsala. 1 chicken parmesan. Everyone loved their choices. I got the Pappardelle with sausages. It was AMAZING! If it was appropriate (but it's not), I would have licked the plate clean. 6 out of 7 plates were completely empty. 1 person took leftovers. Overall, this was a great experience, food, and service. read more

Pascolo Ristorante - Pappardelle with sausages - Italian Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

Overall, our experience was not great. We sat at the bar. My husband ordered spaghetti and meatballs. It came with only two meatballs and the pasta was undercooked. We shared the fried olive appetizer, which just wasn't for me. There was way too much breading. I also had the Caesar salad, and that I really enjoyed. So, the food was mid and service was without a smile. I say that with no exaggeration. Our waitress did not crack one smile and it made us pretty uncomfortable. My husband even said after the fact, "well, that felt personal." I saw them chatting and smiling with their coworkers behind the bar, so I have no idea why they were so cold to us. We will not return. read more

I LOVED what I ordered at Pascolo. The calamari was a perfect appetizer, and my Papardelle Funghi (pasta with mushrooms and a creamy parmesan sauce) was excellent. Great portion size, filling, flavorful, and delicious. The service was friendly. My only complaint is that this restaurant, for having pretty exorbitant prices, has an interior nearly identical to the Cheesecake Factory. Otherwise, a great spot! Family friendly as well. read more

Pascolo Ristorante - Italian Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

Not worth the money. In fact I did a takeout and interestingly for a $30 order which itself is very high I was slapped another 18% of gratuity. Can you believe anyone charging gratuity for a takeout? Gratuity is not something to snatch it is given per wish. And taste wise Olive Garden is much better. Once in a life time visit. I went there become one of my friends talked very high about the restaurant and they had to struggle to get appointment for dine in. read more

This restaurant was a perfect start to our vacation and date night. Fancy but well priced, great drinks and food. We were impressed by the crispy skin on the salmon, and the softness of the homemade Gnocci. Would totally return again. read more

Pascolo Ristorante - Gnocci and salmon - Italian Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

The bar staff was outstanding! I felt comfortable as a visitor from another state. It melted my heart that they had taralli as a bar snack. I ordered the garlic bread and it was more than generous. I felt bad that I couldn't finish it. I had the rigatoni fagioli and it was delicious. They had an outstanding Falanghina on the menu as well. I finish my meal with a Montenegro. It was perfect. read more

The in-house made pasta adds to the experience. Everything is as local and fresh as can be. Those who eat at the bar receive no less for excellent service. Some may find portions a bit small for the prices, especially seeing sides are not included with pasta entrees, so your salads are an additional charge. A salad and their high-end pasta dish would set one back $38 before tax/tip. Dishes are well presented. Their chocolate torta is amazing! Nice location for people-watching. Four colleges within the Burlington area. read more

Pascolo Ristorante - Pascolo's Chocolate Torte - Italian Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

See all

The best restaurant I couldn't stop eating. Fantastic. our server was amazing so sweet such a calm vibe.

Been here multiple times and also impressed with the food. Tonight I ordered their limoncello shrimp. Kind gave me a little bit of a Tai taste but still very delicious. Large juicy shrimp. Service was great as well. The ladies behind the bar worked very fluid together helping each guest equally. We definitely be back again. read more

Pascolo Ristorante - This is the Limoncello Shrimp - Italian Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

The food was delicious and the cocktails were refreshing. The only thing I will say is that the service was mediocre. Not too friendly and not the greatest personality. read more

Pascolo Ristorante - Chicken Marsala with polenta and sautéed spinach! - Italian Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

See all

Cute Italian restaurant in downtown Burlington. The inside is very pretty with a large bar and lots of side rooms and lots of tables. It looks like they open doors for the summer so they have lots of outside seating. We were there for NYE dinner and it was very busy but the service was very slow. They were super nice but it took her a while to come to us and bring drinks. We ordered mushroom homemade pasta, a ceaser salad and the steak with polenta. All the food was really good but the temperature of the food and steak were lukewarm. If the food was hotter it would have been way better. Overall though it was really good and a great experience. I would come back again if I was in the area. read more

See all

Excellent authentic Italian food. Pasta homemade and al dente if you know what I mean. Delicious pomodoro sauce. Delicious drinks. Fresh parmesan. Service was a little lacking. Our waitress had a great attitude but maybe they were spread thin while we were there. Although when we walked in it did not seem very busy. It took a little long to get our food and drinks but once arrived it was perfect. read more

My server, Matt, was absolutely amazing. He was working nonstop at tables making certain every detail was taken care of. Everyone at my table ordered a different pasta. The pasta is home made. We all tried each others pasta. They had a distinct flavor and great texture. For an appetizer, the mussels were great. Don't be afraid to try this place. You won't be disappointed. read more

We had a delightful dinner here while visiting our grandchild in college at UVM. This was our best dinner of the week. A gem of a find on Church Street lined with fast food sub-casual dining great for students. But overall the choice of a white table cloth resturant is very limited which is probably what to expect in a collge town. The setting is definitly old school. This historic building was once a Trust Bank (look it up if you don't know what that was). The first thing that strikes you is the warm wood decor. The 12' high ceiling does cause some echo and noise but overall it is bearable. There is also a patio seating area with heaters and garage doors to ward off the cold. We sat there on a lovely Fall evening when the temperatures with the heaters was just right. The second thing that hits you is the refined and limited menu. When I see a menu of 500 dishes I know right away I can expect average or below average food. But if the menu is focused then typically the food is good. Pascola did not let me down. The rigatoni pasta was perfectly done and the vodka sauce had a perfect tang. The dish temperature was exellent and proved that the kitchen and server were on the ball. Kudos for that. My wife's mushroom dish and grandaughters mussels were equally hot and tasteful. A very ice Pino-like Itailan wine made the meal perfrect. Thanks again for a great evening. Three dinners plus two salads plus two glasses of wine was $165 including tip. Well worth the price. read more