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    Pasta Cafe

    3.9 (167 reviews)
    ModerateItalian, Wine Bars
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
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    Romantic
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    Veal Parmesan with spaghetti
    Gary B.

    We had a delicious dinner here on our last night in Roswell. The place was warm and cozy and the staff very personable. My husband and I both had the Green Chili Chicken Alfredo. A nice blend of Italian pasta and Mexican seasonings. And it was spicy. A friend of mine had the Veal Parmesan, which was a huge serving. But it was not the size, the flavor was great and it was perfectly cooked, avoiding the chewy veal you get sometimes. I did enjoyed the bread and the garlic knots. But they weren't the highlight. Only real negative was the Caesar side salads, which were flavorful enough, but not that of fresh ingredients. Highly recommend if you are in the area.

    The wine cellar.
    Kevin H.

    Here's the updated Yelp review without the restaurant name: --- **Rating: 4/5 stars** **Visited for: In-law's birthday party** I recently had the pleasure of dining at this Italian spot while attending my in-law's birthday party, and overall, it was a nice experience. If I had to compare it to an Olive Garden, I'd say the atmosphere here is definitely classier and a bit more formal--but still casual enough that you feel comfortable. It's a step up, for sure. I ordered the stuffed manicotti, which was pretty good. If I had to rate it, I'd give it a solid 7.5/10. It was satisfying, but I would've loved a touch of fresh basil and some fresh-grated cheese sprinkled over the top. That would've really taken it to the next level. Our group had about 10 people, which I know can be a challenge for any server, but they handled it well. Service was efficient, and everything came out at a good pace. While I didn't personally order appetizers, we had a sampler platter for the table with fried calamari, fried mozzarella, and something else that I can't quite recall, but it was well received by everyone. For drinks, I went with a tall pecan beer, something I'd never tried before. The server didn't know much about it, so it was a bit of a gamble, but I was pleasantly surprised. I'm not sure how they work pecan flavor into a beer, but whatever magic they did, it worked! Cleanliness was spot on--no complaints there. I wouldn't say it's a five-star restaurant, but it's certainly better than your average chain. Definitely worth a visit if you're looking for good Italian in a small tourist town.

    Menu
    Jann S.

    The decor is Italian. It's dark and cozy. The service was fine. They were a bit slow to get started. There was nothing wrong, just ok. The food was good but not great. The pizza was pretty good. The sliced meatballs were very tasty and the crust was cooked properly. The manicotti was good but didn't have enough sauce. There was a lot of cheese on the pizza and manicotti. My son had the spaghetti and sausage. It was good and the sausage had a lot of flavor. The garlic knots were very good. They had a lot of flavor. The oil and vinegar dipping sauce was ok. It was not very strong flavored. I mostly tasted the oil. The best part was the house salad. The roasted garlic dressing was creamy and flavorful! The prices were very reasonable too.

    Bread
    Melonie P.

    I was in town for a training and was craving Italian. This place was a short distance from my hotel. The service and ambiance were great! They have a bar area booths and tables. While I usually am a bar girl, I asked to be seated in a booth. The decor was cozy and warm. The waiter was attentive and kind. The food hit the spot! I ordered an appetizer and the green chili pasta which is one of their most popular dishes according to the waiter. By the time my food came I was full from my appetizer and the bread with the delicious dipping. But I did taste it and it was perfection! I certainly hope it tastes the same reheated.

    Van D.

    The Pasta Café offers good service and tasty food, including a few menu items with local influence (such as manicotti with Hatch-chile sauce). We were the only ones seated on the patio, and the bartender did a good job of keeping our area serviced despite a busy evening. The whole restaurant is on a slope, and the patio has a privacy wall, so the roadway vanishes altogether. A nice place to relax after a busy day of walking to tourist stops.

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    Kelly S.

    Easy to find right in the main drag. The place was really nice inside, big and open. It has a full bar. The booths have embroidered wine bottles on them, which was a nice touch. The decor is simple and classy. The staff was really good and attentive. They provided recommendations which seemed to be honest. The food was good. The bread that is provided is delicious and the desert was also good. It would be a great date spot or like in our case, a nice place to fuel up from driving and sightseeing all day.

    Pasta Cafe.  Front of restaurant.
    John S.

    I visited here with three co-workers on Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at 12:30 PM. The restaurant had quite a few patrons inside. Our waitress, named Zoee, assured me that they had not run out of meatballs. This actually happened when I visited an Italian restaurant in Santa Fe named Piccolino (see my review). I ordered the spaghetti and meatball off the discounted lunch menu for $8.99. This dish came with basil, parmesan, and tomato sauce, and a homemade meatball. It took about 15 minutes for our food to be delivered. Spaghetti had been cooked al dente, and the sauce tasted great with the amped up basil. I was slightly disappointed that the ONE meatball in the middle of my spaghetti mound was so small. I did like the mob themed pizzas on their menu and the Italian proverb posted by the front door. The inside of the restaurant was clean and dimly lit. My three co-workers loved their dishes, with the calzone looking especially large and delicious. Visit here for a hearty, inexpensive lunch, just stay away from the spaghetti and one meatball.

    Tiramisu was yummy!
    Christi I.

    Me and my husband stopped in for our last dinner on our vacation. We had never been here before. We were pleasantly surprised! We had a wonderful meal. The chicken parm was delicious. Maybe the best I ever had. And the tiramisu was yummy. I would definitely return if I had the chance.

    fresh bread and oil dressing

    We were intown for the day and wanted a nice lunch so we stopped in and the food was delicious!!! Our server was very very nice and continued to check on on us and answered all questions... its very beautiful we highly recommend!

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