Pastaio Handmade Pasta•Pizza

The food was excellent, we had the chicken marsala and the gluten free penne pesto. The only complaint is the marsala was to small parts of a chicken breast and a rice ball of some sort on the side and the cost was almost $30. For a pasta place we guess we were wrong to assume every dish came with pasta. Typically when we order chicken marsala out the restraunt includes a bed of pasta. Overall don't think we will return.

I just did a detailed, written review but forgot to include the following (oops...). This was my first visit to Pastaio, and only two of us went out for dinner, so I'm limited in offering first-hand recommendations. We chose Pastaio as our dining destination based on a referral from a neighbor. I recommend you're hungry when you go because they most definitely don't skimp on portioning. The menu selections can please just about any palette, including your choice of before-dinner "apertivo" such as Prosecco, various mixed drinks, wine, specialty cocktails with an "Italian flare", after-dinner "digestivo", Espresso, Cappuccino, and non-alcoholic beverages. We started by sharing an appetizer, "Mussels", sauteed with garlic, in white wine. It's listed under "Small Plates", but couldn't be more the contrary, WOW! I'm glad we shared it because the portion was big enough to be an entrée. The bread was awesome, and just enough fresh garlic and butter, nicely warmed and sprinkled with just the right amount of seasoning. As for my entrée, "Pappardelle with Pesto", and couldn't help but add shrimp. Delicious! My friend had "Fusilli with Broccoli Rabe and Sausage", (not the one I mentioned beforehand, I called him and asked), and he was delighted. His gluten-free diet was accommodated without having to analyze, substitute or omit a thing. The same is true for the vegans, vegetarians, and low-carb folks out there. Just "Google" the menu. To top off the "untoppable", all the pasta is homemade! Very happy with our choice of restaurant that evening, the food we were served, the nice Cabernet, the double-shot Espresso, the atmosphere, and our Server who was very friendly and knew her "stuff", and lastly, the prices are surprisingly reasonable. It's a gem of a restaurant and I'll be back next visit, no doubt about it.