I think I came on an off week Also considered one of the best Italian spots in Portland. Staff is awesome! Chase and Maggie were sooo nice. Such a nice ambiance Seating inside and outside. I absolutely loved the salad, so much I took one to go. It was fresh and delicious The pasta was meh, I wanted like a string pasta but they had another option this week. Prices are reasonable for the quality of food. No reservations and when they are sold out they are done! I would try this place again. I would say they pasta is about the same as Ava genes but less then Luce read more

I've been craving Italian food, especially pasta and so when we happened to be in St John's neighborhood my husband located this restaurant on Yelp. It's in what I will call a "cluster" of other food businesses, and offer communal seating outside. There is also some tables inside but the restaurant itself is very small. Next door is The Garrison, a bar. And next to that is a ramen, sushi & sake place. The menu is very small, but every item seemed curated and was well-described. We got both the pasta offerings available that day; a rigatoni with tomato sauce and a gnocci with alfredo sauce. We also got the side of artisanal bread for dipping, and a salad dressed with cider vinaigrette. Everything was delicious. As a family of 2 adults and a toddler, I wish we would have ordered an extra side of the bread, it was some of the best bread I've eaten recently. Size-wise, I wouldn't say the plates are "sharing plates". The pasta portion was individual in my opinion, however the salad was plentiful and could be shared by maybe 2+ people. This restaurant is "tipless" and the tips are apparently already factored into the food prices. This is a cool feature however, I noticed the service was slack... perhaps because of this fact. I had to bus our table and it was never wiped clean before we ate. I also had to retrieve plates napkins cutlery, water glasses & water for our table myself. I also was a little disappointed they only had one high chair that was being used elsewhere while we visited. My spouse liked being able to easily order beers from The Garrison while eating food from Pastificio. I liked the atmosphere for the most part also, and plan on coming back in the future, but only on a good weather day so we can sit outside in their patio. read more

Pastificio d'Oro - Rigatoni - Pasta Shops Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Handmade pasta, Intentional and genuine service, from hearts that welcome you in the door. Don't skip on this pasta house! And don't bother with deciding between the choices, get both! read more

Pastificio d'Oro - Linguine, Ravioli and house made bread - Pasta Shops Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Amazing home cooked food. this restaurant prepares a limited menu each day and serves until gone. Everything is freshly prepared and absolutely delicious. It is small with a romantic atmosphere. read more

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I've been hearing such amazing things about the quality of the pasta at Pastificio d'Oro, and I was not disappointed. Make sure you arrive early because they do not accept reservations and they also tend to sell out. I arrived on a Saturday a few minutes before they opened at 5pm, and there was already a 40-50 person line at the door. The rustic/cute dining room is very small but there is also outdoor seating, as well as the cocktail bar next door. Since you order at the counter, the service you receive once you're seated is minimal, but everyone we interacted with was kind and professional. I love that the menu changes periodically and how it is set up in a way that it makes sense to order one of everything. I also appreciated how well the timing between each course was spaced out. The only dish I was not the biggest fan of was Maggie's salad. The dressing was delicious and I can see how others must love it, but something about the greens used left a spicy burning sensation in my mouth. The gnocchi and dessert were what absolutely blew me away. The pasta dishes were smaller portions than we anticipated for the price point, but since the we ordered the whole menu, we were still more than satisfied by the end. They also source only the best ingredients, so I'm sure that's a big contributing factor to the price. Overall, I would definitely come back another week when they switch their menu up, I'll just pass on the salad and arrive extra early. read more

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What can I say? Simplicity is really the key to success. I had been recommended this spot by a colleague months ago and finally got around to checking it out -- yes, I definitely slept on it because it was great! The menu is so straightforward with a couple of salads, one meat pasta, one vegetarian pasta, and a couple of desserts. It's no frills but done so so well that it's hard to really call it that. You get seated, order up at the counter and await the deliciousness. We got a salad to say we were eating vegetables and then proceeded to get the hunk of bread and pastas. The veggie option was a chickpea pasta which was incredible and the meat option was a gnocchi which my friend described as light little pillows of goodness. The salad was equally as delicious and we definitely demolished it. The drink menu is pretty simple with a red and a white wine but if you want a cocktail you can swing by to the bar next door and grab one to bring in. I love that the menu changes over time so that there is always something new and delicious to try -- aka I'll be back for sure and am excited to see what other goods they create! Service was so kind and honestly, the vibe of this spot is so cozy. Even the plates are darn charming! Parking is street parking but not that hard in this area; you should absolutely check this spot out if you love delicious pasta, a cozy setting, and friendly people. read more

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I couldn't help but feel an overwhelming wave of nostalgia when I first learned Pastificio d'Oro would be opening in St Johns. I spent several years living in Reggio Emilia, a northern Italian community where local ingredients and traditional culinary methods really matter. I developed a genuine affection for the unique flavors from this region, so to be able to relive those sensory experiences in my own hometown was great news, indeed! Entering Pastificio d'Oro for the first time, one senses a warmth and coziness that isn't easily explained. Could it be the amber-gold luminous glow coming from the wood-fired oven? Maybe it's the romantic lighting and vintage European aesthetic? It doesn't take long to realize that, yes, there is magic in this space. But it's not just the decor, the magic stems from the infusion of love and dedication Maggie and Chase bring to their restaurant. Pastificio's rotating menu showcases a commitment to serving authentic northern Italian cuisine, prepared with high-quality, locally-sourced ingredients. Their handmade pastas are formed using traditional tools that infuse every dish with a touch of class, preserving the authenticity and integrity of time-honored recipes. These restaurateurs understand that love is in the details. Every dish I've ordered at Pastificio d'Oro is worthy of praise. Since the restaurant opened, I've savored gnocchi, bigoli, tortelli, and other Piedmontese dishes served fresh from their kitchen. Exercising restraint becomes a challenge because all I want to do is order seconds, the food is that delicious. The attention to detail and the balance of flavors in every dish represents finely-honed skills and a passion for creating the best Italian cuisine in Portland. I promise you, this restaurant is an absolute must-visit. A few details to consider: As interest in Pastificio d'Oro increases, it also means the restaurant may have a few growing pains along the way. Due to the handmade nature of their food, quantities are limited. That means folks should arrive earlier in the evening to ensure they'll be served. Another thing to consider is there's limited seating in the restaurant itself, but diners will find sufficient outdoor seating under a large covered patio, as well as space inside a neighboring pub that allows outside food to be brought in. And finally, don't underestimate the distance to St Johns from elsewhere in Portland. It takes a good 25 minutes to drive from my neighborhood in NE. read more

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I went for my birthday last night. It was incredible. I'm realizing that what makes a meal enjoyable to me, it's more than just the taste of the food. They say that we eat with our senses -- smell, sight, and whatnot -- but I think there's more to it than that. There's a top-down, cognitive element to it. Basically, what I'm trying to say is that the place is just really awesome, and it makes me happy. It's these two people who opened this place up in 2020, and are just trying to make good food. The menu is super small. One appetizer, one salad, bread, two pasta dishes, and one desert. They change it every week. They get the highest quality food that they can. They take pride in what they're doing. Craftsmanship. You can tell that they're not really doing this for the money. It's about the craft and about making people happy. This feels all mushy and emotional, but for real, it's something that sticks out just kinda amplifies everything else about the meal. Which makes for a truly amazing experience. Ok, on to the food. The salad was great. It, and everything else, felt very homey to me. Like, it's not some modernist, fancy restaurant that is trying to impress some Top Chef judges. Nah, it's just a couple who serve you extremely high quality, homestyle dishes. And so for the salad, it was basically just a bunch of super, super fresh lettuces and herbs, some super thinly shaved radishes (I think?), some vinaigrette, and some shaved parmesan. Nothing crazy. You could in theory add some crunchies, nuts, protein, fruit, more veggies. But honestly, I really appreciated how this salad just KISSed. Idk how useful this is because their menu always changes, but our first pasta was Maccheroni al Torchio con Stracotto. Basically, some hand crafted pasta with a tomato-based meat sauce and fresh parmesan. It was one of the best things I've ever eaten in my life. Something about it was just so _juicy_. Looking at the dish, that doesn't feel like the right word at all. But, I don't know how to explain it. You take a bite, and your mouth is just totally coated, and you instinctively close your eyes in bliss. I can't do it justice in this description. These people know their pasta. Seriously. And something about that pasta shape itself was just so great. The bite. I dunno. I would have happily paid the same price for just the pasta itself with some butter, salt and pepper though. I don't have words for it. The second pasta dish I didn't like as much. It had winter squash and "fruit mostarda" as the filling for some sort of fancy ravioli shape. It was a little sweet for me. But at the same time, it was still delicious. Oh, and mopping up that sauce on the plate with the bread was incredible. They get their bread from Cafe Olli. It's good stuff. Nice little sourdough aftertaste. Soft. Although, to offer a piece of constructive feedback, the bread was room temperature and I'm a believer in it being important for bread to be warm. The sooner out of the oven the better. But hey, it's just two people running the place. We also got salami as an appetizer. It was good, but I think it needed something to complement it. Salami by itself is very salty and fatty. For desert, we got was described on the menu like this: "Crumbly Almond & Cornmeal Cake with a Sweet Marsala Wine Custard". The cake part was fine but nothing special IMO. I didn't like the custard at all though. It had a strong alcohol flavor to it. I'm not saying it's bad, it just wasn't a flavor that I personally like. Then I ordered another Maccheroni al Torchio con Stracotto because, well, I had to. Anyway, despite some constructive things I said in this review, Pastificio d'Oro is one of the best places I've ever been to in my life. And I don't say that lightly. They know their pasta, and the vibe you get in being there is special. I'd highly recommend giving it a try. read more

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Great meal and service but we got hassled because we wanted to wait for a two top. We are older and super Covid conscious, and don't feel comfortable sitting at a four top with other people. The host made us feel really unwelcome, and we thought about leaving, but then one of the servers came by to tell us to wait for the table and we would be happy to do so. When I then spoke with the host to let her know I had felt really unwelcome, initially, but I was glad it all worked out, the owner came to our table and reamed me out . Really inappropriate and upsetting. I just read that they're closing in July so obviously he was taking it out on us. The fact that he's gonna have to close his restaurant because he can't afford the rent. That's not a good reason to hassle customers who came in with the best possible feeling about your restaurant. read more

This place is excellent! The owner is kind and very gracious. I felt like family going to eat dinner there. And the hand made pasta is freshly rolled out. The most unassuming delight is that the plate doesn't reflect the depth of flavor until you get your mouth around it! XXX--Food porn all the way! read more

Pastificio d'Oro - Pasta Shops Near Me - Portland, Oregon

When the line is already down the block 15 minutes before opening, the food is either really good or overhyped. And Pastificio d'Oro is definitely not overhyped. It is really good. So good. Handmade with love, Chase and Maggie know pasta and know it well. They offer weekly menus featuring seasonal and local ingredients. Since everything is homemade, there are only 60 portions of pasta per night, so they can sell out quickly! When I went, they were sold out within an hour. We got everything on the menu: salame crudo, maggie's salad, pisarei e faso (gnocchi), tortelli di zucca picacentini, and bread from cafe olli. Every dish was perfect. The unique plates they use make you feel you are over at a friend's house eating dinner. Truly a homey hospitality. You can tell the pasta was handmade - soft, chewy, al dente, the sauce coated it perfectly and each bite was a pillowy goodness. Have you ever felt sad when you finish the last bite of food? That's how I felt because I didn't want this pasta experience to end. If you are looking for a great meal, please come here!! It is worth the drive and wait. read more

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The menu is limited and they sold out of dessert a little over an hour after opening, but the pastas we did have were a treat. Delicate and not heavy. Plus the salad was sizable and pleasantly refreshing. You order at the counter inside and pick a seat inside or outside. Can also eat at the Garrison bar next door which we opted for since it has a darker/more intimate ambience along with cocktail options. read more

Pastificio d'Oro - Maggie's salad - Pasta Shops Near Me - Portland, Oregon

This is a very delicious, rustic Italian restaurant that I can't wait to return to. It'd be five stars except for the following reasons. 1) Small menu- Menu changes regularly and can be found online. There's only a few pasta dishes. They are made exceptionally well, but it would be nice to see more items on the menu. 2) Smaller portions- We ordered a salad, one pasta and a special rabbit dish. I was just about full, but really would have loved more pasta. 3) Wine list- or should I say lack there of. I think there was only one Italian wine that they were pouring which wasn't great. 4) The salad-This was a very delicious salad marred by the prodigious use of garlic. Its off the charts and unfortunately burns your tongue. Overall, however, I really liked this restaurant and can't wait to come back . read more

I actually attempted to come here the first time to find out that they were sold out within one hour of opening, so I went back a few days later at opening time. The ambience of the restaurant is nice and the service was great. We were so excited to try the fresh pasta and see what the hype was about but the food was overall a miss. The pickled vegetables were exactly what you would expect, though I hoped for the special dressing to shine through more. The two pasta dishes had really nice flavors and textures but were really overshadowed by the fact that everything was served to us lukewarm and got cold very quickly. I wish the side bread was served with some olive oil or that the pasta dishes had enough sauce to be paired with the bread. The dessert was the biggest disappointment of the meal. The texture was entirely off putting and we ended up leaving about 90% of it behind. read more

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Really good home made pasta. The menu is small so you can order everything. Portions are regular size, maybe a bit on the smaller size. The place is currently run by 2 people total, including the cook. So there are daily limits and they sell out within the first hour of opening on a weekday. I hope they hire more people so that they can offer food for more hours and the wait time for the food is shorter. Expect a wait to order food and to get your food. Expect them to be sold out or you might not be able to order if you arrive after 5:30 pm. Place is small but can take food over to the bar next door to eat, and plenty of outdoor seating. read more

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This place is probably one of my favorite places I've eaten at this year. Literally Maggie's Salad is to die for.... I don't even know what is in it or what the dressing could be, but it's absolutely PERFECT. I ordered the Pesto Gnocchi as well and it was so pillowy and soft with a great pesto sauce. We asked if they had any dipping oil for the bread and Maggie made us a special oil blend, also unsure of what it was but it was ALSO PERFECT. I literally want to eat here every week so that I can try their new menu items....... The Tiramisu was some of the best I've ever had. The plates were old mismatched china and I thought that was so cute! Literally you will NOT be disappointed eating here. read more

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Perfection! Friend said to stop in. So lucky had a show to go to and saw friends in St. John's. Saw the line Saturn to form at 5pm. And jumped I. Not knowing what was in store other than fresh pasta! Fuggetaboutit everything was bueno! Perfeccion.! read more

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Thus restaurant is a dream. They use seasonal ingredients, and create the most delicate handmade fresh pasta. This hidden gem has outdoor seating, great wine and share a liquor license with the bar next door. Perfect for a celebration IPR a date, this restaurant is a must visit. Service is also amazing (Maggie is a gem). Oh and the salad will change your life. read more

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The 2 of us shared the salad, both pastas, both desserts, and ate at the full bar on the same square, so we had lovely martinis. Didn't regret skipping the olives, but did regret skipping the bread as scarpetti. Had to stop ourselves from licking up the sauce when done. We've eaten our way across Italy several times, but never had such excellent pasta and produce. We will be back many, many times. We recommend PDO to houseguests and all have said that dinner here was a trip highlight. Relaxed but professional ambiance and service by happy workers -- it doesn't get better than this! read more

Pastificio d'Oro - Spinach and ricotta malfatti in brown butter sage. Sweet Haysoos. - Pasta Shops Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Came here about 2 weeks ago to celebrate my birthday with friends. There were 4 of us and we decided to sit outside. Some of the tables have heaters next to them but a few don't. Most people were offering to scoot over on their own tables for us to sit, which was such a nice gesture. We arrived at 6:30 (1.5 hours after they opened) and while we waited for our food they got to post their sold out sign! We were so lucky with our timing. Our table ordered 1 of each dish they had (with the exception of a meat appetizer and a cookie dessert) The food was unlike anything any of us had tasted before. We all agreed we that it was so much more than just a meal and it was an entire experience. The salad was to die for and the pork ragú is something I still dream of The staff were some of the kindest folks we have met & I hope that they have much more continued success. You will NOT regret going here at all. Side note- Fiancé and friends got drinks from The Garrison bar next door. Talk about a great atmosphere and again, even better staff! They all said their drinks were A+. read more

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An all-time great meal. Came here with my boyfriend on a Saturday night and the experience was phenomenal from start to finish. The food: we ordered the salad, both pastas available, bread, and dessert. I was shocked at how great the salad was. Maggie's dressing is out of this world!! And even more amazingly, when I asked about the dressing, she then proceeded to come to my table and tell me how to make it step by step. She apparently sells it occasionally as well so I'll definitely be returning to buy it in bulk. The pasta was absolutely incredible. We got the tortelli de zucca (stuffed pasta w a winter squash filling and a cultured butter sauce), and the maccheroncini al ragu. Both were cooked to absolute perfection, like a pasta has never been more perfectly al dente than this. My boyfriend liked the maccheroncini more, which was fine with me because I was having a life-altering moment with the tortelli. I ended up ordering a second tortelli. I am now so full and have zero regrets. If you see this tortelli on the menu I am begging you to order it. I may never be the same person after eating this pasta. The vibes: so fantastic. I love the honey environment of this restaurant, I love the fun mismatched plates and bowls (they're so beautiful!). I love that it's got a casual environment for some of the greatest pasta you'll ever try. The service: if I authentically write about the service to my hearts truest desire this review will be 45 pages long. Maggie and Taylor are SO NICE and SO FUN. They turned this from dinner into a dining experience, adding recommendations and jokes and genuine support when I decided I needed to order a full second plate of pasta. We had the absolute best time. I will absolutely be returning here every time I'm in Portland, this is my new favorite restaurant. Go go go go go!!!! A note -- we went early because I'd tried to go the prior night around 730 and they were sold out :(. read more

Pastificio d'Oro - Tortelli de zucca - Pasta Shops Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Went here last night for a friends birthday. The one lovely thing about this place is the decor, the plates were very cute and ornate. 2 of our dishes came out at weird temperatures, some bites being cold and others being luke warm like the food had been sitting out. The portion size was quite small for the price, 25 dollars for a pasta dish that didn't fill me up and was cold is not something I wish to experience twice. Overall slightly disappointed because we had been looking forward to trying it and even showed up early to avoid the line. read more

Pastificio d'Oro - rigatoni - Pasta Shops Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Best food in my life. Literally. I'll go back as long as I can. The sage was crunchy and delicious. The spinach wasn't mushy, it was amazing. read more

Pastificio d'Oro - Browned butter and sage dumpling - Pasta Shops Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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We really enjoyed our very delicious meal at d'Oro. Lovely and amazing two-person team making amazing food. Menu changes often so keep checking! Follow on Instagram @pastificio_ pdx read more

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The food and staff were amazing!! We ordered everything on the menu and our favorite was Maggie's salad and the homemade pasta!

Be kind and patient to the team here! If you're reading this review, you probably read the same article we all did. It's going to be busy. Service: 10/10 we got in line at it was super busy. The people working that night were so kind and upbeat all while serving with the amount of customers in the restaurant. The set up is to get in line for the register to order, then sit down at the next available table, inside or out. Outside has some heat, but it is 100% necessary to bring warm layers in the winter. They sold out of all their menu items at 6:20, plan accordingly. Ambiance: 10/10 Very cozy and quaint. The kitchen is really cool looking and there is fairly ample seating. Large parties (5-6 people) will more likely be only able to fit outside, parties of 2-4 have a better chance for seating inside. The line for the register cuts right through the inside seating so expect people to be standing by your table. Again, be kind and patient with the staff! Food: Very solid. We brought it home and had to reheat. I will not give a score because it could be a completely different experience in house. The menu is rotating so different dishes will be available week to week. read more

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Some of the best pasta I've ever had! Super creatively done. Staff were very sweet. It was so good I wiped the plate clean with my bread! I got there right at 5pm to make sure they wouldn't sell out read more

Pastificio d'Oro - Tortelli - Pasta Shops Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Pros: amazing food, quiet and nice space, open late Cons: Pricey, limited indoor seating Amazing little hole in the wall! My friend and I went here for a quick dinner, and it turned out to be a super fun experience. The layout of the restaurant is very minimal, with self-serve water and a simple menu. The pricing is fairly steep, so be prepared to drop between $50-$100 for two people. The dishes themselves were absolutely to die for! We ordered one of each of their pastas and were surprised by them. The squash almond pasta had a flavor I have never tasted before, and I could not put it down. The meat sauce pasta was well-seasoned and classic. It took a while for us to receive our food, but it was worth the wait. The staff were all quite nice. read more

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Pasta dish was really small for the price and ok flavor. But tasted like something I can cook on my own at home. Salad and bread for pay were ok. I'm not sure I'll go back in the near future. Like that all their plates and cutlery are antique looking. It adds a quirky touch. The person at the counter was very friendly. read more

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The food is not very good. It is not worth the price that you have to pay. You're better off. Going to another Italian place where you'll get more bang for your buck. read more

Food was fantastic, with a small European vibe, limited number of choices to get to fresh well thought out menu that the chef really cared about. Limited hours. Menus changes weekly No tipping! Staff gets a living wage. We will be back. read more

Anything they make is fabulous! The homemade pasta is impeccable. I'll be back every time I am in Portland! read more

Have you ever smelled a salad that someone else at another table was eating that you immediately craved? That's something usually reserved for sizzlin fajitas at a TGIFriday's. I crave the salad from here, only had it once, but have talked about it and recommended it to people who have never been to St. John's. read more

SO DELICIOUS OMG. We wiped our plates as clean as possible with the side of bread. Such a kind staff that make you feel very well taken care of. The always changing menu keeps things interesting and you will always have one of the best meals of your life. It feels like if you were having a home cooked meal made by a 5-star chef, the kind of meal they'd make for themselves or their family. Very homey and inviting space, love that they have outdoor seating too. This place is a must!!! Amazing date spot or solo dinner treat. read more

Love, love, love this place! After finding this on an Eater list my husband and I went here for dinner on a Friday evening couple weeks ago. I definitely recommend getting there early as the place got packed by the time we left. First of all the ambience is just wonderful. The antique style decor and art in this place is really cute. We got the Maggie's salad to start and I'm always skeptical about a salad but this was delicious. The touch of mint in this salad just made it pop! We tried both the pastas they had that day and they are both delicious. Overall, extremely happy with this place and can't wait to go back and try more of their yummy food! read more

Such an amazing place! Food is so so good. Staff are friendly and went out of their way to make our anniversary dinner special. Make sure to arrive early if you want good seating and to avoid having to wait. We got there about 20 minutes before open and there were at least 4 groups ahead of us. read more

Great spot for a neighborhood vibe and delicious handmade pasta. Everything we had there was made and served with care. I like the pretty vintage plate too! read more

OMG, dont miss this one!!!! A Delightful duo crank out amazing hand rolled pastas and generous green salads with house made dressing. Casual and cozy you place your order at the counter and table service brings it directly from the kitchen. The dining area is small but intimate or you can choose to sit out on the patio, sure to be a favorite when it warns up a bit. A few wines available by the glass or bring your favorite bottle for only $10 corkage. Best tip- go early, they frequently sell out, its that GOOD. read more

Spaghetti was on the menu tonight. It was meh. Very al dente, we would have liked it cooked just a minute or two longer. The sauces were good but not good enough to make us want to return. The salad was the best part and I'm so glad I ordered it. Delicious! We're glad we tried this place and will come back and explore more of St. John's. read more

Owners are so sweet. It looks like their menu changes pretty frequently so that means you gotta come back to try more pasta! We got the salame and Maggie's salad for starters and shared a risotto. Cant remember what was in the risotto it was but it was DELICIOUS. I wish the risotto was cooked down a bit more as it wasn't as tender as most but that's not stopping me from coming back to try other pastas! read more