Really great. The place was spread out so you could move freely, it was clean, smelled WONDERFULLY. I looked at all the food as I was being seated and had no idea what to enjoy! Smiles, laughter, nice color pallet. The staff are amazingly talented! Fantastic. Everything was amazing except... The tails were left on the shrimp. It's very annoying to have shrimp tails on is a white sauce dish. Shrimp cocktail would be the only reason to leave it on. The basic rule in dining is "never place anything on a plate that's not eatable". Removing tails is part of food prep. It happens in lots of places, even high end plates. Part of prep is "get rid of the tail". But besides that... fantastic. 4 stars if tails were not on the shrimp. People say it's to keep it juicy. They say it's to not deform the shrimp while cooking. No, during prep, remove the tail shell. Never plate an item you can not eat. Love the place though. Definitely go there and enjoy each item; it's all so very good! read more

Food here is pretty yummy overall! They offer generous amounts of grated Parmesan on the side which is appreciated. My dislikes from this restaurant are simple fixes. The prices charged for their Side of Broccolini and Small Caesar Salad are hard for me to justify considering that the servings are very small and are made of basic inexpensive produce. Although pricey, they are tasty! I also really enjoyed the Fried Mozzarella but next time I order it for takeout I will request sauce in the side since it makes the dish soggy. Lastly, I hate to say but I've never had such bad Calamari Fritti. It's paper thin and some pieces you can't even chew through. Reminds me of the tough outer layer of an onion. read more

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Food was AMAZING! Service was so quick and kind! Our food tasted amazing! I had the pesto pasta and my fiancée had the rigatoni ala vodka with shrimp! We also had the tiramisu which was FABULOUS! Visiting from AZ this place is 10/10 read more

Pastini - Tiramisu - Italian Near Me - Bend, Oregon

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So glad to have gone here on a hot tip ~ from my husband. HA! He'd been to Bend before while I hadn't. A mutual friend of ours whose family lives up here LOVES this place and insisted they go here multiple times years ago. Fast forward to my first visit to Bend, coupled with a craving for something yummy, and boom! Ingredients for a great meal. Brought a few colleagues here after a day in the field, so we were ready to get our grub on. Arrived a bit early, hoping for a 6pm table on a Friday night. We were told by the helpful hostess that there was a 15-20 minute wait. Perfect! Just enough time to go check out the riverfront and take a gander at the menu while the others were en route to meet us. Just about on time, we were seated and the terrific service continued in their comfortable dining room. Lots of seating options with tables, booths and hybrids, as well as patio seating outside. Glad we got an inside booth on this blustery fall eve! Food and drink were served with a smile by Jay. We got the Parmesan bread and shrimp scampi for starters, which were quickly gobbled up. Their pasta offerings are abundant and super generous in portion. We each got something a little different and all just about cleaned our plates. Too full to order dessert but definitely left satisfied. read more

Pastini is one of my go-to spots in the Old Mill. The patio overlooks the Deschutes River, and it's hard to beat that view with a glass of wine and a plate of pasta. The caprese and ravioli are favorites, and the menu has something for everyone. It's also super kid-friendly, which makes it an easy choice for family meals. Their lunch specials from 11-3 are a great deal, and service is always welcoming. A solid spot whether you're out with the kids, meeting friends, or just want to enjoy a relaxed meal on the patio. read more

Pastini is in the Old Mill District right on the Dechuttes River. We stopped in for a late dinner. While waiting for a table I notices the Cocktail for a Cause sign on the hostess stand, I thought that was awesome. More places should do things like that. We were seated and our server Teah came over promptly and took our drink orders, and gave us some time to look at the menu. I ended up getting one of the Hot Honey Peach Margaritas and let me tell you, it was the best Margarita I have ever had. The flavors went so well together, such an amazing flavor profile. This drink 11/10. If your thinking about it - try it. It is not spicy for those worried about the hot Honey. We ordered the parmesan bread, the fried mozerella & a caprese salad to start. All were delicious. The parmesan bread is the perfect amount of soft and fluffy and crispy, I think it was made on some type of ciabatta roll. We also ordered the fried mozerella, which was similar to mozzarella sticks but more if a slice of mozzarella breaded and deep fried and served over mozzarella. And I am a huge fan of caprese salad so I ordered a small side. The caprese comes with both Roma and sundried tomatoes, absolute best sun dried tomatoes i have ever tasted. For our main course we had the spaghetti carbonara & the linguine pesto pollo. The Carbonaras flavor profile was amazing, the bacon was just the right flavor to tie it all together. The linguine was delicious, chicken cooked and seasoned to perfection. The whole dish came Toger nicely. We would definitely come back - as we had a rough time in choosing which entree to get! read more

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Our group of 4 went to Pastini for convenience sake only given the so-so reviews. We were very pleasantly surprised on every level. The restaurant is good for both couples or families with kids. It is conveniently located in the Old Mill with plenty of close parking. Service was attentive and friendly. Both appetizers and all 4 entrees we ordered were delicious. We started with the fried artichoke hearts and calamari fritti. All of us are fairly health conscious, and were hesitant to order fried food, but it was lightly breaded and fried and did not have a lot of oil. Both were really tasty. The entrees were equally good... spicy shrimp fettuccini, linguini with shrimp scampi, cavatappi primavera, and the asparagus salad were all outstanding. In addition, the portions are generous and we had enough left over to take home for lunch the next day. Highly recommend. read more

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The food here was amazing. I definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a delicious Italian meal. I can't say much about the restaurant because we ordered to go, but the staff seemed very nice. My only issue is that the portions are small, somewhat pricey -- but you don't get what you paid for. read more

Pastini - Spaghetti & Three Meatballs - Italian Near Me - Bend, Oregon

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To so zesty experience. Service was not attentive as I had to wait a long time for server to Take my drink order. The upside was that I had more than enough time to read the menu a couple of times. Figured if it took so long to get my drink order, should probably order my meal as well. The food did come out pretty quickly, to sure what happened to my lasagne but most of the bottom was hard and crusted over. Not gonna lie I was starving and just deconstructed the lasagne and ate what was good. Similar to getting served, took just as long to get the check. Told the server/showed the server my lasagne rock and she said she would tell the cook. End of story. read more

Pastini - Crusty lasagne... - Italian Near Me - Bend, Oregon

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This restaurant is the place to be on a beautiful day in Bend. Sitting outside, the kids can play on the rocks, you can enjoy people watching and the beautiful river view. The food is good and so is the service. The kids menu is reasonably priced. Wednesday is half price bottles of wine!! read more

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Amazing atmosphere. Great service! The manager, Robbie was great to talk to and the food is fantastic! Definitely recommend this place!! Come and have a great bite to eat with some solid drinks! read more

My boyfriend and I's favorite spot for date night. We love Italian food and have never had a bad experience at Pastini.

Great location, decent experience. Honestly the inside decor and vibe felt like a diner or lunch spot. We didn't get to sit on the patio as it was much too hot outside. But on a nice day I'm sure the patio with the river in the back would be great. The caprese appetizer tasted good and the shrimp pasta was also good. I just wasn't wowed by the flavor. Lots of vegetarian options that I would love to try. Seemed to be very family friendly. Just not the ambiance I was looking for. read more

I was so disappointed in the gnocchi big squares of pasta chewy. The sauce was puréed tomatoes w/o spice or herbs. Service was ok. We won't go back. Ambience was ok It's about the food anyway. read more

Great location! Great restaurant! Great food! Besides that, what could be more fortunate when traveling? read more

Pastini - Great location! Great restaurant! Great food! Besides that, what could be more fortunate when traveling? - Italian Near Me - Bend, Oregon

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We ordered bolognese and a chicken Cobb salad. Taste and quality has really gone downhill. Sauce had no taste large chunks of carrot and cut up chewy meat cubes. That's not a bolognese sauce. Salad was mediocre mostly weedy, salad artichokes were tuff and chicken not great. read more

Pastini was an okay place. I called in my order where the the guy who answered the phone took my order. They are located in the trendy Old Mill District. It was good to see that they were a busy place when I arrived. After a few minutes of waiting, my food was done and I was out the door. The food and the prices were okay. I ordered the spaghetti with meatball, while my wife had the chicken alfredo. My spaghetti with meatball was with a marinara sauce. The marinara sauce was a little acidic. It was okay. My wife wasn't a fan of her pasta, but, she ate it anyways. It was okay for a takeout meal. Eating there in their trendy location might've been better. But, for a takeout meal, it was okay. read more

Pastini - Italian Near Me - Bend, Oregon

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It was a busy night in the mill district but this restaurant was not very busy, that should have been our first clue. We ordered the fried artichoke hearts with garlic butter sauce. The artichokes were cold too warm and the "sauce" was just some butter and garlic at the bottom of the dish that the artichokes rested on . We shared the baked ziti... It was again warm at best with a small amount of melted cheese on top. There was also almost no sauce... We had to ask for more and was charged for it. The sauce was good, the food wasn't awful but take the extra few minutes to make sure it's hot. Italian is about the sauce... Sauce it up. The wine and the service was good. read more

I was extremely skeptical about going here. When I see too many pictures posted by the business and not many from customers, and those that are posted by customers don't look noticing then I tend to avoid those restaurants. Well, we went anyway. We have three small children. The experience and food exceeded my expectations. The from the friendly and speedy service, and tasty food we will be returning. Ambiance is perfect for families. read more

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Dinner at Pastini's was super enjoyable. I had the Lasagna and my wife had the Primavera, both were delicious. The ambience was very enjoyable even with a full dinner crowd. The hostess was super welcoming, the waiter was very attentive. Great dinner for a mid price range restaurant. I'm read more

Let's start by saying I grew up in a restaurant and my husband served for a long time so we generally give a lot at restaurants. I wouldn't come here again. We sat outside on the patio with our little toddler, beautiful sunset. Food was delicious and the only saving grace. Manager had to take our order and serve us. Server walked by us many times, looked at us and bused the table next to us that no one ever sat at. One other table on the patio and they were pretty upset too. For me it was leaving us on the patio with our kid with the lights off for over 30 minutes in the dark that killed the experience. We asked 3 people to turn the lights on and it took that long. We couldn't figure out what was going on on a Tuesday. read more

My fiance reccomended Pastini and needless to say it was a 10/10 experience! As soon as you arrive you are greated by a freindly hostess which continued through to our server. Our drinks and pasta came out quick and both were fantastic. If you are looking for great food great service and amazing river and mountain views than Pastini will be your next favorite spot! read more

Just a big hot "NOPE" You ever been to a restaurant where you suspected every one was high? Yep, this is that place. While people were surface-friendly they were definitely distracted and spacey and VERY forgetful. We had to tell the host twice we wanted inside seating and were served the wrong food twice. All those interactions seemed to baffle the staff, as if we were trying to trick them. IDK, weird. The food was C to C minus. My wife had the shrimp scampi which had WAY too much lemon on it. The shrimp looked almost like tiny salad shrimp. The pasta was done just slightly over. I had the braised short rib ravioli. The short rib filling had the consistency of refried beans and was virtually tasteless. The pasta was overcooked. The mushrooms were raw and the sauce was watery. I left most of it on the plate. The place gets VERY crowded early, at least during an event night. Wait times kept going up and up. The tables arent bussed quickly. We had to sit next to a table with someone else's leftover food and dishes the whole time we were there. Several times someone came over and kinda sorta took a stab at cleaning it, but it only got done just before we left. So, the place just has a kinda dirty vibe to it. Kind of feels like an olive garden mashed up with a red lobster but with the class of a Sinclair Gas Station. Did I mention the seemingly stoned staff? Anyway, we wont return. Good luck! read more

Pastini - The braised short rib ravioli aka the overcooked ravioli stuffed with refried beans served with raw mushrooms and watery tomato paste. - Italian Near Me - Bend, Oregon

Not sure why, but my last review was 2012 so time to update. YELP Short Answer: Definitely YES - great location, food, and outdoor seating. I don't give out too many 5 stars these days but did in 2012 and now again in 2023 because everything is done right... nothing incredible just correct. Location: Fantastic indoor seating with views of the River and Old Mill happenings. Nice large outdoor seating options on the river across from the amphitheater so they have some outdoor seating options during concerts, check with them first. Menu: Not a huge menu which makes it nice, simple is good. Food Prep: excellent, always no matter what dish it may be. Probably visited here 20 times since my last review, and every visit has been a lunch or early dinner and all prep has been the same, done with care. Food Quality: Very good, fresh, and cooked perfect. Libations: Yes they have a bar with a nice offering and fair prices. Waitstaff: Everyone is always nice and inviting, zero attitude here. Overall VALUE: Excellent TIP: We dine on off peak days and times so I would suggest the same for a similar 5 star experience. read more

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Hey this a good restaurant and have good people and management The conglomerate "Live Nation " dictates how they operate. Apparently all the restaurants in The Mill are under their thumb. The way to change that is to not spend money there. If you're local don't send friends or family there and don't patronize them. Maybe the city will let them control their destiny. In the mean time just don't spend money there read more

We were introduced to Pastini's by friends in Corvallis, OR. We were happy to learn that there is one in Bend, OR. The restaurant is located in the Old Mill District next to the Deschutes River. We knew that we were in the right place because we could smell garlic as soon as we got out of the car. I like the idea of Italian Inspired, locally Crafted food. We started with Parmesan Bread. As the menu says rustic baguette toasted with herb-garlic butter and Parmesan Cheese. The marinara was delicious. It took some self discipline to keep from devouring the plate before the entrees arrived. My wife ordered Braised Spare Rib Ravioli and I went with Spaghetti with Meatballs. My wife was closely guarding her ravioli; so, I was only able to steal a small bite. It was very good. My spaghetti tasted fresh with very good meatballs. The marinara sauce was the same that came with the bread. Next time I will ask for more because it was so good. The menu is on the small side and I want to try every thing on it. This visit was on a very cold evening. Next time we will go on a warm day when we can enjoy the outdoor dining. read more

Pastini was great! We had absolutely amazing service here. I ordered a drink and the server asked about my age. I mentioned to her that my birthday was the day before and she remembered and brought a little treat with a candle in it at the end of my meal. She honestly earned them a five star review because even if the food would've been horrible (it wasn't), she was so thoughtful and kind that I couldn't imagine giving them less than five stars. My meal was ravioli and my husband had lasagna. Both were good dishes. I had a mojito to drink and my dessert was the cookie with gelato. Pastini was conveniently located near our hotel right on the river. The restaurant is lovely and then you can have a nice riverside stroll afterward. Highly recommend!! read more

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Beautiful view of Deschutes river! 5 stars for the food. The roasted artichoke spinach spread with bruschetta-- delicious! We loved the pastas as well -- Tortellini Gorgonzola, Cavatappi Primavera, Spaghetti Aglio E Olio, Ziti Con Broccolini. 3 stars for the service. There weren't too many people and it took 30-35 minutes for the food to arrive. The waitress was apologetic and it sounded like they were short staffed. read more

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Our waitress was amazing!! The food on the other hand was very disappointing!! I ordered a Beet salad, there were tiny pieces of beets mixed up with a lot of Spring Mix, they should call it a Green Salad with a few beets mixed in.. Then I was given the dessert menu, I ordered a Limon semifredo, which I was told that it wouldn't be available until Tuesday..,Don't give out the dessert menu if it is not available!!! Needless to say, I would not recommend this restaurant!!! read more

The food and service were very good. It's a very nice, simple place to pop into any day of the week.

Came for dinner our first night in Bend. Calamari came out blue and pale. Like it hadn't been fried enough. Hostess who dropped it at table said "those are the tentacles" and walked off. Finally got them sent back since it tasted off and undercooked only to wait 30 mins to receive basically exact same plate. Kitchen screwed up two of our three entrees, and basically garlic bread was the saving grace for the meal. We did receive a discount but won't return. In general kitchen seemed very slowwwwww. read more

Great service and very good Italian food. View on the patio fantastic. Recommend Pastini for upscale Italian food.

I got food in 7 minutes after ordering. And the macaroni had the best aged cheese. And the decoration is very welcoming. And I only waited 12 seconds for service. So I think this restaurant is 5 stars! read more

One of my rules while traveling is no eating at chains. However, we tried to eat lunch at 2 other establishments nearby, and walked out of both due to abysmal service. We felt defeated and decided to stick to what we knew. We've been to Pastini back home a ton of times, and this menu was slightly different, but still had the staples. We walked in, sat down and were concerned we were not going to receive prompt service as our server seemed busy. However, she turned our day around. Julie rushed our order after hearing about our previous experiences, and our food came out super quick & perfectly made. It's quiet enough, with a nice option to sit on the patio or inside at booths or tables. The waterfront location is just a plus. Thank you, Julie! read more

Food was great service was great and came out fast. And the ambiance was amazing. My mom is gluten free and was very pleased with a lot of options. Over all great place to eat and the view 10/10 read more

Pastini - Linguini Piccata - Italian Near Me - Bend, Oregon

The food was delicious! And the service was impeccable. Great outdoor seating and a friendly atmosphere. Definitely will come back!

Great location! Food tastes terrible, service was almost nonexistent. Had to asked twice for utensils to eat our food that had been sitting on the table for over five minutes. read more

What absolute horrible service!! The manager Steve got into my fiancé face with no boundaries of personal space. The hostess didn't even ask if we wanted to order food and just assumed we were only getting drinks wanting to make us set in the sun with our dog in extremely hot weather! read more

We love to eat here and really enjoy the manager and wait staff. There are so many dishes to choose from. Also wine Wednesday is so yummy. Thank you so much Oh did we mention the amazing view of the river! read more

Pastini - Italian Near Me - Bend, Oregon

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It is hard to find an Italian restaurant willing to support GF experience. The gluten free ziti replacement was very good. Great service.