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    Pacino's Restaurant

    3.7 (503 reviews)
    ModerateItalian, Pizza, Salad
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    PACINO'S RESTAURANT ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Glenn M.

    We stopped by on our bikes and enjoyed the patio for lunch. We enjoyed two types of ravioli with a side Caesar salad. I also enjoyed a local brew with lunch. Great service.

    Jeff H.

    Still amazing! Been coming here for years and it's just consistently solid as far as food and service. Quirky crowd at the bar. Mostly super friendly customers and the staff are on point.

    Glenn H.

    Tried Pacino's and I am hooked. I had the dish with pasta, sausage, Kalamata olives and it was so amazing. So ready to go back for more!

    Badda Bing shrimp and calamari.

    Another great visit for outstanding menu items, drinks and service. Nice patio too! Full and complete Italian specialty dishes as well.

    The scallops...so good every time!

    Best local spot in North East Mesa! The wine selection is excellent, but the food is just amazing. I ordered the scallops and my husband got the steak risotto; both were a hit. We come often and are never disappointed. Love supporting a local restaurant where everything is prepared with care!

    Kids ravioli with meatballs
    Joelle L.

    Food is really good, portions are small for how much you pay. Service seems like it would be really great however our server didn't move with a purpose, and wasn't done very quickly. Everything came out correctly aside from one thing and I think it was because of a language barrier. This will either be your favorite restaurant you go to frequently or a one and done. The ambiance is very romantic and warm. Thanks for good food Pacino's!

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    Diele K.

    If you know me, then you know I'm a caprese aficionado. Always looking for a great Caprese, which led my Yelp Bestie Chelsey H. and I to check this establishment out as we found via the Yelp App. Yelpies usually have the best recommendations! We came on a fairly busy Friday night, but they have ample seating inside so we had no wait. Our server was very attentive even with multiple tables, and the band being quite loud right next to our booth. They even had great recommendations and helped us decide on what to order. I'm happy to say the caprese was amazing, and I really enjoyed the pasta dish we ordered as well. The pizza flavor wasn't my favorite, but it was still really good! I know Chelsey said it was great as leftovers. Next time, we will try a different flavor as the crust/sauce was amazing! All in all, we definitely see us coming back!

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    Kari J.

    Amazing atmosphere. The staff are so friendly it reminds me of Cheers. The food is amazing and the prices are reasonable.

    Fantastic Sunday Brunch :) Highly recommend for anyone looking for exceptional food and top-notch service! This place never disappoints:)

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    We got Great pasta. Attentive wait staff and nice atmosphere. And good drinks. That's all I need.

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    This place has amazing food and the service is superb! Pacino's is definitely a place that we will visit often.

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    The service was very good and are server was great. Food was good also. Went on a Thursday night which is karaoke night, fun times.

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    Ask the Community - Pacino's Restaurant

    What is their policy on mask wearing? Are the employees wearing masks?

    The last time I went which was in Feb 2021 they did require mask except once you were seated and employees were wearing mask

    What happened to Frank Spacarelli? !! It has Franks name and somebody elses pic?

    Did he get engaged?

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    WATCH OUT for the SERVICE CHARGE!!! My bill had a 3.5% service charge added with no explanation…read more When I asked if it was for using a credit card they said yes it is but if you pay cash you get a 4% discount, so I paid with cash. The new bill did have a 4% discount for cash subtracted to the bill but when I got home I saw that they ADDED 3.5% back for the service charge. I called and was told the SERVICE CHARGE was to pay for the employees sick time & other costs. This is outrageous and reminds me of the feces that went on during covid and the practices that came from California, I will never go back and I will warn all of this policy.

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