Adding onto my early review, we stopped back in on a weeknight in May. They were busy, but not overwhelmed, and again had the guitar player strumming some tunes right when you walked in the door. We were seated right away and got in our orders. They have a nice wine list and we were able to find a good selection off of that. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This time around I was able to get Veal Piccata. I am a bit of a veal snob and this was amazing! The veal was tender, perfectly prepared, and delicious.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The pasta was also fresh and tasty.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]My wife got the spaghetti and meatballs again and very thoroughly enjoyed it. I even got to snag a few bites and it was delicious.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Pasta Vino - Veal Piccata - Italian Near Me - Sister Bay, Wisconsin

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Waited over 15 minutes at the front bar for over 15 minutes before we were even acknowledged. Waited 2 hours for our food, they were out of spaghetti, we ordered linguine instead and received angel hair pasta, [[HIGHLIGHT]]the sauce (?) on the 2 pasta meals was burnt pan scrapings and the manicotti was terrible.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The manager inquired about our meals and we were very honest with him. His response was " let me see what I can do" and he never returned to our table. When we left and walked by the server area, he turned his back to us and walked into another room without doing anything about our terrible meals. The waitress did nothing when we told her about our meals. I'd be ashamed if I were the manager at this horrible restaurant! read more

awful food, terrible service, avoid this place. Took 3 hours to get out food and the spaghett sauce was inedible - little more than burnt pan scrapings. Complained to the manager, never saw him again. Complained to the server who said little more than "sorry." read more

We went with a large group of people with kids. We were seated immediately and placed our orders. Everything was fantastic, we have been coming here for a few years and can't understand how this place doesn't have a line out the door every night. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Superb Italian food with a great atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Highly recommend the veal Gorgonzola, carbonara, lobster ravioli, mussels and bruschetta.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Pasta Vino, located in a detached building on the lower level of the Country Walk Mall in Sister Bay, is perhaps the most romantic restaurant in Door Country. The place is a culinary gem thanks to its young new owners, Nick, the front man and occasional waiter and bar tender, and Amanda, his wife, who does a wonderful job as the house cook. It is a small, intimate place with comfortable seating and cloth napkins and table coverings. Like all restaurants, it can get noisy if it is crowded, so try to go earlier or later to truly enjoy the dining experience. "Bug" and Monica, their two exceptional waitresses, were off on vacation, so Nick waited on us. Joel, the other excellent waiter, didn't show up until after we were seated. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Their Italian dishes are all delicious. The appetizers are wonderful and the chicken carbonara is to die for.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We have also eaten the chicken parmigiana and the shrimp scampi, which was the dinner which I ordered. Fortunately, my wife shared her chicken carbonara with me, so I was very happy indeed. [[HIGHLIGHT]]A very nice treat is that a salad or a soup comes with your entre, something that is becoming increasingly rare nowadays.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The wine list is not extensive, but it does include some very nice West Coast and Italian wines, so kudos for that. Desserts are offered as well, but not the normal Italian desserts served everywhere else. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The bill for everything that we ordered plus the wines is comparable to most all other Door County fine dining restaurants.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Please be aware that Pasta Vino is a one person operation with Amanda doing everything in the kitchen (at least during the winter), so the offerings are fairly limited.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Not that you will have any reason to complain, though, for everything they do offer is delicious. Pasta Vino does not take reservations, a situation which limits the number of times that we are able to eat there, but this is still one of our favorite area restaurants. Please do not miss the opportunity to enjoy this culinary sweet spot! read more

Absolutely fantastic! What a hidden gem. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Veal Piccata was great, and the Veal Gorgonzola was amazing.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

We picked up carry out one night. The service was great, very friendly. The food was delicious and great portions. Although we didn't eat in, the dining room and outdoor area was very nice. Would recommend for sure! read more

We made another visit to Pasta Vino last night and once again, so fantastic! We were a party of 5 at 6:00pm and the place was already almost full. Got seated right away and our waitress, Monica, was wonderful. Attentive service, but also left us plenty of space to enjoy our time together. The bruschetta was unbelievable!! I had the chicken carbonara and Caesar salad. Everyone in our group had something different and all were pleased. The photos will tell you all you need to know about the pane cotta and house-made mint chocolate gelato! A great experience and already looking forward to our next trip up! read more

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This is a hidden gem in door county. The service and food was amazing! Everything came out promptly and was so good. Highly recommend the chicken piccata. The chicken was so good and the pasta was rich. Portions were perfect. This is a must if in door county. read more

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Excellent place for Italian in Door county. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Food was fabulous.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Wait staff over worked. Highly recommend it with reservations or get there early. read more

Would definitely go back! Katie was our server and she was very helpful! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The food was delicious![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I had the vegetable ravioli! Actually, the ravioli is a four cheese and the sauce is made from vegetables, very good![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]My husband had the sausage and peppers and would go back for it.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Highly recommend! read more

This family-owned and -run restaurant is a hidden gem. Look for it in a complex of stores. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Service and food were excellent, and reasonable prices.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We will be back! read more

I give one star for kicks, this Italian restaurant is the worst the Italian food was so bad. I had the sausage, onion, pepper, in a Marinara sauce and spaghetti, the Marinara sauce I thought was just tomato paste. The pasta was so bad I could not eat all of it, it was so gummy and chewy it was unbelievable. The wife wanted Lasagna so bad and the waitress said no way that was is only occasional when every!! Also there was only two salad dressing and neither one of those was Italian. We were totally blown away by the place we won't be going back no way. read more

A special place in a convenient, albeit somewhat hidden, location. Service was fantastic. Food was excellent. Ambiance is superb. If you like Italian cuisine, go here! So glad they reopened. We will return often. read more

Was given rave reviews by friends, so maybe was just an off night. The service was good, but the food was just ok. Wouldn't go out of my way to return. It is a cute place. read more

Our server, Michael, was very friendly and his recommendations were great! Food was delicious. Started with bruschetta and burrata for appetizers which were substantial in size. Each entree came with soup or salad and fresh baked bread. The entree sizes were very adequate. Overall, great experience! Service, food, and ambiance. We will definitely be back! read more

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Food was delicious. My son described the meatballs as "clouds from heaven"! Wine, bread, salad and entrees were all very tasty! We will be back. read more

Love this restaurant! Really good food, friendly staff and cute ambiance. Definitely recommend! The bruschetta is delicious!!!

We dined at Pasta Vino twice and both times the food and service were great. The first dinner had 10 guests, the second we had two. Chris handled our party of 10 the first dinner, on the second visit, Monika was our server. She had an excellent knowledge of each dish and the daily special. Nice portions and a reasonable price, about $90 including two glasses of wine. Bon Appetit! read more

Our visit was pure comfort. The wine, the food and service all were fantastic. No complaints. Not one. The Italian Wedding Soup was honestly the best I've ever had. The Caesar Salad was just as good. I had the Chicken Marsala and my guy had the Lobster Scampi. Both were perfection. We will definitely be back. read more

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Best Italian food! Hard shell clams for an appetizer were so delicious we had to savor every last bite with the crostini. Caesar Salad, Shrimp Scampi, and Ravioli Bolognese were fantastic! Our waitress from Macedonia made our evening so enjoyable! We will definitely be back to this restaurant that is off the beaten path!! read more

Pasta Vino is off the beaten path in Sister Bay, but oh so worth it. Their homemade pasta is absolutely delicious. All entrees include warm bread and either salad or soup. The entrees are reasonably priced from $16 and up. They also have a long list of wine and beers. They have a nice inside space, but the outdoor seating is a real treat. I would definitely eat here again! read more

Pasta Vino - Spaghetti carbonara and spaghetti & meatballs! - Italian Near Me - Sister Bay, Wisconsin

I enjoyed the most wonderful and amazing meal. A friend and I started with the seasonal salad, which was spinach, goat cheese, red onions, raspberries, blueberries, and strawberries. She later had the pappardelle with burrata, while I enjoyed sausage and peppers on a bed of spaghetti: both dishes were made exquisitely. We later shared the tiramisu. If you enjoy casual and unpretentious elegance and delicious food, please come to this hidden gem. read more

We had a wonderful meal at Pasta Vino during our visit to door County Wisconsin. I had a white fish fillet with marinara sauce and pasta. It was accompanied by a wonderful salad with bacon and crumbles of gorgonzola cheese. My partner had the sausage and peppers & it was just delicious The table next to us had a large plate of the muscles that looks fantastic and some of the other food around me looked wonderful as well. I have to say it was a great meal and you should try this restaurant the next time you're near Sister Bay Wisconsin. It's not a very large place so I would recommend reservations. It's not a very large place so I would recommend reservations. read more

Fantastic food! Best Italian I've had took my wife and kids there tonight. Everyone loved there food. Service was also fantastic and helpful! Would recommend! Will definitely be a staple when we visit Door county. read more

This was our first time to the Pasta Vino. We had to wait forever for our food. The place is short staffed. The food was good when it finally came out. If you have a lot of time to waste then I would recommend eating here. read more

Have not been to Pasta Vino in years and I love there new location in Sister Bay. It may not have the views of the Bay or a prominent location on "the Hill" but its atmosphere is cozy and warm. My wife had the Italian Wedding soup and Chicken Alfredo. I had the Caesar Salad and Seafood Scampi (special of the night). The Alfredo was amazing and rich. We even had leftovers because the serving was definitely generous. My scampi has 4 huge scallops, a lobster tail and two large shrimp all bathing together in a buttery, lemon, garlic infused liquid of love. So good! We have not been to Pasta Vino in awhile but we will be back. I saw numerous dishes that I wanted to try. They also have a lasagne night which can't be a bad thing! read more

The restaurant is housed on a golf course and has a sort of country club feel to it. Charming yet dated decor and plays fun and fitting Sinatra style music while you dine. Our server was one of those...got the job done but would walk away before you could ask for anything else types. She was busy but slowing down a bit and giving your customers some personalization can go a long way. The food was very good. Fresh salads, good bread and the pastas were very well prepared. And hey... they offer reservations via Open Table which is rare in Door Co. So if you are In the mood for Italian in the area I would defiantly give this place a try. read more

Great food. Chicken parm was perfect. Quiet setting. Service was solid. No complaints.

This WAS a great Italian place, it has changed owners a few times, apparently just reopened 8 weeks ago. We were up,at our house in Sister Bay this week, our son was very excited to see Pasta Vino was open again and so we went for dinner. What a huge disappointment! The pasta is thick and gummy, I had the chicken Parmesan the chicken was too thick, should be two pounded out chicken breast more like schnitzel, the cheese was tasteless shredded mozzarella and the spaghetti it was served on was so gummy and stuck together it was practically inedible. For the prices they are charging, the owners need to start with a new chef and a new pasta distributor. Or better yet get a chef that can hand make pasta to order. I make my own pasta all the time it's quick and simple. We would not go back $100.00 for dinner (no alcohol ) was shocking based on the quality of the food. read more

My family and I frequent door county every summer and we like to try new things. This restaurant is hidden away for a reason. The food was so bad my grandma threw up after we left and my aunt was gaging in the parking lot. I am being 100% truthful. Service and Appetizer were okay but food was unimaginably bad. All together we tried four different dishes. The chicken seemed to raw, the noodles were clumped together and badly cooked, and the sauce was bland. As I write this, my family is taking tums and feeling sick at the hotel. All four dishes were returned to kitchen. Literally the worst food I've ever had. I do not recomendable this restaurant at all. You're better off going to the Piggy Wiggly and getting a fresh chicken pot pie. read more

Awesome hidden Italian place in Sister Bay. Food was amazing, veal Gorgonzola was so flavorful and rich as you might expect. Service was excellent. I highly recommend! read more

Love The atmosphere service and salad although the pasta was gummy and stuck together. I would think they should know When pasta sits in water to long and it's not hot enough, it gets gummy and sticky. our second time there and now there 0 for two hope they will correct there issue read more

My husband and I ate here for the first time last night. The food was fantastic! Many options for traditional Italian dishes. Something for everyone. I had chicken scampi with a caper sauce linguine. The chicken was thinly pounded and crisp with panko. Husband had chicken Alfredo. Most entrees under $20 and include Caesar or other salad and warm bread. We both loved our entrees. House Red montepulciano was very good and nice pour for $7. Nice outdoor dining area. Service from a lovely young lady visiting from Bulgaria was prompt and friendly. We are looking forward to returning to try other menu items! read more

Thought we'd try the new owned Pasta Vino. Our chicken was tough almost rubbery and the pasta was like mush. Almost felt like a mouth of flour. Tomato sauce tasted like it was straight from the jar/can. Portion was extremely small for the price charged. Mentioned our feelings to the waitress and she had nothing to say but handed us our check. Won't be going back there! As we left, the owner didn't say thanks for coming or anything. read more

We decided to try this place over the wild tomato. It was a good choice. the food was very good - I had chicken Parmesan my girlfriend had spaghetti and meatballs and we both finished our meals. Service was good atmosphere was mediocre. The bread and oil was excellent. Would definitely go back. read more

Patsy and her staff outdid themselves for both food and service in only their second week open. If you like Chop, expect the same experience with an Italian twist. The Panko crusted chicken in any shape or form was incredible. So many choices...... Will be back soon! read more

Our second visit in two years. This year we tried the red sauces, big mistake, both where tinie tasking and just out of a can. The worst was one in our party order a NY Strip Steak which was full of grisal and just impossible to eat. We told and showed our server who notified the manage who reduced the price to 1/2. In my opinion 1.) it should have been comped and 2.) they should have stopped by. When ordering our second bottle of wine, we where advised it wasn't available because the manager drank it. Salad and wedding soup are excellent, but dinner beware. read more

If you're looking for Italian in Sister Bay, I recommend Pasta Vino. The wine was really good, and enjoyed sitting outside. The Parmigiana was so good! I got the chicken. Husband had Linguini and Clams and enjoyed the dish. The olive oil and herbs were delicious as well. Kind of hard to find though, wish there was better signage. read more

Small venue that is located in an odd strip mall type setting. Food was not authentic. We heard our waitress tell a neighboring table that they do not make their own Caesar dressing. This is super odd for what is supposed to be a nicer Italian Restaurant. Chicken Marsala was bland and the Panko breading was soggy. We would not be back. read more