Pasto Italiano is a hidden neighborhood gem in Westfield Indiana where we have had the pleasure of eating some wonderful Italian food over the past several years. The Marsala dishes (veal and chicken) are done perfectly, as are the Piccata versions. The Spaghetti Bolognese is one of my wife's favorites, which is saying something as we have traveled to Italy several times and this is her preferred Italian dish. Posto Italiano has a wonderful story which I doubt many diners know anything about. The restaurant was founded by Patsy and Kent who were Non-Italian New York transplants. They hired a young man by the name of Mike to manage the restaurant with the understanding that Mike would buy the restaurant when Patsy and Kent wanted to sell. Mike, along with his dad Rich, bought the restaurant a few years ago and brought their Italian family recipes with them. Posto Italiano translates as the "Food of Italy". Rich put a family recipe Pasta Fagioli zuppa (soup) on the menu that is the best I've ever had (it'd more like a thick stew), and my wife loves Mike's mom Shelly's Manicotti. They replaced Patsy's meatballs with Shelly's recipe which are even better. (The one and only negative that I have with the restaurant is that sometimes the meatballs come out hard.) The wait staff are just what you want in an Italian restaurant, warm and friendly and very good at what they do. Now the reason for this review! The other night the special was Grouper Alla Piccata. Absolutely Fantastic. A perfectly cooked nice size piece of Grouper and a Piccata Sauce perfectly balanced to the Grouper, emphasizing the sweetness of the fish. Hopefully this finds a permanent place on the menu. If you've never been to Posto Italiano, give it a try - wonderful food at a very reasonable price. You won't be disappointed. read more

Had no idea this restaurant was here and am so glad to have discovered it. Great food, cute decor and extremely friendly and competent staff. Can't wait to go back and try more menu items. read more

Great food. Was a bit hot in the restaurant but it was 99 deg outside. Service was very good also.

Pasto Italiano is a fantastic Italian restaurant offering exceptional food, attentive service, and a welcoming atmosphere. My fiancée and I tried the linguine Alfredo, and it was absolutely delicious and perfectly prepared. Beyond the quality of the food and service, the restaurant's smooth, calm ambiance made for an enjoyable and relaxing dining experience. We highly recommend Pasto Italiano to anyone looking for a great Italian meal! read more

Pasto Italiano is a family owned restaurant located in a strip mall off of US-32 in Westfield. The inside is rather small, but don't let that fool you as the entrees pack quite a punch. Highly recommend a reservation if going on the weekend due to limited number of tables. We were warmly greeted and seated promptly on arrival. They offer complimentary bread served with butter, oil, and a mashed olive mixture. For starters, we got the arancini, which come with two per serving. Everyone at the table enjoyed them. For an entree, I tried the spaghetti bolognese. The portion was plenty big and had a good ratio of meat to spaghetti. Solid 7.5/10. Side note, our server Melissa was very outgoing and made us feel like part of the family. read more

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This place defines the word "gem" when describing a restaurant. I grew up Italian, and for whatever that's worth, will attest to the excellent, authentic Italian dishes that sing in my mouth. You won't find wildly creative dishes here, but what they do do, they do right. Example: the meatballs are tender with a softness that shows careful handling and the traditional parsley, ground pork, beef and perhaps veal. My chicken piccata was a perfect balance of savory and tart, with the chicken carefully cooked to fork tender. I appreciated the generosity of capers and the extra step to thicken the sauce. Our server had a great personality but could have ticked up the service when she missed a few opportunities to refill our adult beverages. Don't be put off by the strip-mall entrance - inside is a cozy, white tablecloth ambiance that is small enough to require a reservation. Highly recommend! read more

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I'm mad that it took me 3 years to get to this spot that is only 5 minutes away from me! I sat at the bar and was immediately greeted by the bartender/waitress, and I instantly knew that I had found a new dining spot in Westfield. My friend, and I got an order of calamari, which was delicious. They also got the minestrone soup and then for our main dishes I got the shrimp Florentine, which was the special of the night and my friend got the penne aurora. Both dishes were superb!! I loved the shrimp Florentine so much that I told the owner that he should make it a main dish on the menu lol we also ended the night splitting a tiramisu, and that was probably one of the best tiramisu I have ever tasted! The restaurant is a smaller restaurant, but definitely gives a cozy, old school, Italian restaurant vibe and I really love that. I especially love that they have a bar to sit at which is gonna be perfect for my solo dining nights. I definitely will be returning and I was so into the food that I forgot to take photos lol but I will add them next time! read more

I ve eaten here at Pasta italiano many times and every time is such a treat! The food is great. The service is great. Everything about this place is great! But be sure to call ahead for a reservation. It's a small dining room and it books up fast but it's well worth the wait! read more

We had a fantastic meal! Great ambiance with live music, wonderful food, and amazing service. We will be back!

This is a cute Italian restaurant in Westfield that people have said is the closest thing to Italy. I was on the north side in the area so I checked it out. It's located within a strip, but there is plenty of parking. Inside, I noticed how cute and quaint it was, all the workers were extremely friendly, and the vibe was relaxing with dim lighting. Tables with reservations had corks hold a name in place, i loved that. Being the first time here, we asked the server for recommendations. She pretty much said everything in the menu was good, the menu isn't overly large but there were plenty of choices. I got the linguine Alfredo with shrimp and my friend got the spaghetti and meatballs. We shared a wedge salad, and the server brought it out with each half on a separate plate, that's a plus for customer service! We were told all the sauce is home made. We also got calamari for the appetizer and tiramisu for dessert. Everything was delicious. They also give you bread to start with and it comes with 3 different spreads- butter, oil and balsamic, and an olive spread (I forgot the name but it's famous in Italy). I'm not the biggest fan of olives but that spread in the bread was delightful. I also ordered an Italian margarita, my first time, and it was refreshing. They had live music arrive after we got there. If you are craving some authentic Italian food and good vibes, check this place out. read more

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You have to have reservations to get in because they are that good. The Italian restaurant is small, maybe a dozen tables and a bar. On Wednesday, there is live music, tonight a guitarist. We were heartedly greeted when we arrived. There is a friendly vibe from the minute you walk in. We met friends, sipped wine and talked before ordering. Wine is half price on Wednesday, so we had a bottle of their best cab, Josh Cellars. The menu is filled with traditional anti pastas, salads and pastas. Our server was friendly, described specials, made recommendations and kept water coming. She and the manager checked on us during our meal. Fresh bread comes with herbed oil, butter and an olive tapenade that is amazing. I could have made a meal on the bread. The Caesar salad is fresh and delicious with creamy Caesar dressing. I ordered Linguine with clams which came out in a buttery, lemon sauce loaded with perfectly tender clams. The linguine was delicious and I ate every morsel. My husband had the Salsiccia E Spinaci (spicy sausage with spinach and mushrooms over spaghetti). He loved it right from the start. The portions are generous. We didn't save room for dessert, unfortunately. Pasto Italiano is a wonderful experience. I am determined to try everything on the menu. read more

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Pasto Italiano is truly a gem of a restaurant. We came across the search with positive reviews, and can't help but add another 5-star review. We arrived without reservations, but they accommodated us on the spot. Service was great and the food was epic. From warm bread and a trio of dips, to bruschetta, Caesar salad, and pasta- we loved every bite of our meal. The linguine with clams was ahhh-ma-zing! Pasto Italiano is the neighborhood restaurant that epitomizes excellence in food and in service. Pro-tip: call ahead for reservations (especially for large groups). There may be a charge for split plate- but portions are huge! read more

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$20-30 So first off this place is not an Italian restaurant even though it's marketed as one. It's Sicilian. So had I known that I would've never went there to eat. Because the food is completely different. Also I'm a vegetarian, there was maybe three dishes on the whole menu that was for vegetarians. And my food was so bland that I had to add cracked pepper and add crushed red pepper flakes and then I had to come home and I had to season it with a little bit of garlic and onions and oregano, and some basil. Also, the server that we had was so not friendly, she was very much unwelcoming. She acted like that we were there just to bother her. We would ask her about something and she would walk off midway when we're talking to her and completely. Ignore us when we'd ask for something else. I tried to call and talk to the owner about the FOOD and the service and all his response was this is the first time he's heard anybody ever complain. And that the reason the vegetarian food is bland is because people have allergies. That's not a good reason to have your food to be bland. Because meat eaters have allergies too. First and last time eating at this establishment. I recommend that nobody come eat here if they want authentic anything. Unless it's just authentic blandness. read more

Cute little hidden gem in Westfield. Get a reservation for sure. Yummy salad, pasta and dessert and nice selection of wine. We met friends here for a weeknight dinner and the place was packed! Always a good sign. Owner was friendly and waitress was lovely. Food was yummy! We'll be back! read more

This is our go to Italian restaurant most times we ordered it to go. It's always excellent outstanding food, very friendly owners and staff. I recommend this highly. read more

We came to celebrate my wife's birthday. They did a great job with that. The food was excellent we had the special. The service was good . The decor has always been excellent but playing rock roll in an Italian restaurant that is quaint and a hint of romance does not seem appropriate. The former owners played Italian and/or Dean Martin crooner types . We will be back because the food is excellent! read more

What a great place! Being out of town, I did not know anything about this restaurant. Considering it was a Saturday night and being hungry, my son and I wanted authentic Italian food. I called and the phone was answered by Tom within two rings. Told me he would reserve a table for us, just a party of two. When we arrived, he knew exactly who I was. As he said on the phone, a table was reserved. Considering we were both hungry, we ordered a lot of food. First came the house spread with a various spreads, made just right. We had an anti-pasta, Italian sausage in marinara with peppers..... phenomenal. Caesar salad with fresh dressing and white anchovies..... phenomenal. My son had the special of the day..... phenomenal. I had the spaghetti with meatballs done just right. The tiramisu was phenomenal as well as the chocolate cake. read more

Servers were attentive from start to finish. Regularly checked in to make sure everyone in our party of 6 (including baby)were enjoying what they had selected. My Alla Marsala was cooked perfectly and so satisfying on an unexpectedly rainy night. With my glass of red wine I consider this meal to have been a perfect choice full of amazing flavors.This was our first time at Pasto Italiano and we will definitely be planning a return trip! read more

Pasto Italiano Restaurant & Bar - Chicken Marsala Alla Marsala - Italian Near Me - Westfield, Indiana

Great food! Very nice atmosphere and wonderful service! The lasagna is fantastic and the salads are cold crisp and wonderful. The ravioli specials are imaginative and delicious. The regular menu offers consistently outstanding Italian pastas. I have enjoyed the manicotti, the alfredo and the piccata. Some nights they offer a seafood special that has never disappointed me. There is live dinner music several nights. It's family owned and operated and generates the feeling of warmth and welcome . We have eaten there several times and have always left full and happy. They have an energy that leaves every visit feel special. They have cultivated a very well deserved loyal following so reservations might be wise. It has never ceased to be a special place we have returned to time and time again! read more

food is well worth it service is great this is a bar/restaurant so it can be a little noisy but the size, food and service makes it more like a neighborhood meeting place with great food and service read more

Great, friendly service. It's a traditional Italian menu with foods prepared & tasting as though Nano made it

Pasto is truly one of those rare hidden gems! My fiance & I had our first date here a few years ago, and it's now one of our regular go-to spots. Patsy + Kent, along with their staff are always so wonderful and the food is incredible. I 100% recommend calling in advance to check availability as they do tend to work more off of reservations vs. walk-in seating. The entire menu is BOMB - however, we are creatures of habit and tend to order the exact same things every time we go. I rotate between the Chicken Marsala & Eggplant Parmesan and my fiance almost always does the Spaghetti Bolognese + Spicy Sausage. Consistency is huge IMO & they are probably the most consistent restaurant we frequent. (Also, I think about the Romaine Wedge in my sleep sometimes.) If you haven't tried Pasto yet - GO!! **Honorable mention for the Limoncello Cake - I've never been a lemon girl but one of our friends made me try it recently and now I'm a bigggg lemon girl. read more

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Food: one dish was under cooked the pasta was crunchy and one was over cooked and mushy. Service: I was taken there for Mother's Day dinner, after paying the bill of $305 at 9:30 sharp, we were asked to leave. We were still finishing the last bit of desert and I was finishing the rest of my drink. I think they're under new ownership. We've been there many times before and loved everyone there but this experience was something entirely different. I won't be back. read more

What has happened to this place? It used to be wonderful. Awful service. Sub par food. Not acknowledged when we were seated for many many minutes. Watched as the owner just sat at the host stand of a not nearly full restaurant and didn't offer to get us water or drinks. The woman, presumably owners wife, just walked around and by us. Wasn't doing anything. Never asked if we would like a drink or apologize until we asked. Owners comment when we said how disappointed we were was "we were slammed and whatever". You weren't even nearly full. I'm glad they did remove my dinner as it was inedible. They won't be there much longer if this is how they treat customers. read more

Fantastic experience! Sat at the bar and the service was great! Food was delicious, the waitress gave great recommendations! My wife got their special and I had their manicotti! The space was nice and intimate but they did say that it often fills up quickly since it is smaller. 10/10 would recommend and will be going back! read more

We recently went to a private event here and the food was delicious! My husband is part of a men's golf league and one of the members just bought the restaurant from the previous owners (or at least I think that's the story!). From my understanding, the menu has not and will not change. The garlic butter was a great pairing with the warm bread. We both had the caesar salad and chicken parmigiana. The marinara has a slight kick that we really enjoyed. The chicken was cooked nicely and the breading had a nice crunch. I ended the night with the raspberry sorbet, which was delicious! Service was spot on. We've been to Italian House several times but we'll now be coming here when we want Italian. The food is much better! Highly recommend. read more

Far exceeds the expectations when you think of it as a strip mall joint. Give it a chance. The vibe and the food are excellent. I would have given 5 stars, but our server was not exactly the friendly type and I received the wrong food initially. I got what I actually ordered eventually and it was delicious, so I highly recommend the Bolognese. My guests were all happy with their choices, so you really can't go wrong with any of your food choices. I highly recommend reservations, this place is hopping and packed to the max. read more

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Great food, and great service. Everybody is fantastic. Ambiance is perfect. Strongly recommend!

Cannot say enough great things about Pasta Italiano - the food is great, but the service is even better. Someone in our family suggests we eat there at least once a week and it never disappoints. It is a great experience overall, every single time! read more

Wonderful Italian restaurant. Family friendly, but still intimate and cozy enough for a date night. Food was wonderful and artfully plated. Wife especially liked the linguini with clams and I loved my chicken alla piccata. read more

Good food for good price! Nice music around, small but cute restaurant, kids friendly!

This is a cute intimate date night spot that has high reviews and even a waiting list. We tried to walk in buy due to all the reservations we were turned away because they couldn't accommodate it. Right as we were entering our vehicles the manager chased us down and made arrangements for us so I was pleased. We started with the calamari appetizer that was okay. Then I had a lemon drop martini that was decent. The food was bland and the server was not attentive. I think the food might be okay if you haven't tried authentic Italian food but I was quite disappointed for the price. read more

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Meal was wonderful! Service friendly and quick. Owner even came out to make sure we were enjoying our meal. Lovely family owned and ran restaurant. read more

This is a delightful, family-owned Italian restaurant in a strip mall in Westfield. Seating capacity is limited, especially due to COVID restrictions. We ordered carry-out, and everything was nicely packaged and on-time. Let's cut to the chase - two important things: 1) I found the food quality to be superior. The bolognese exceeded my expectations. Very flavorful and done properly. 2) Despite the outstanding taste of everything, I was disappointed by the portion sizes, especially the side Caesar salad. I get it that it's supposed to be a small side salad, but damn. I needed a magnifying glass. The same was true for the pasta portion sizes; adequate (I suppose), but disappointingly small. Pasta is relatively cheap, as is lettuce, so if they make improvements in that one area, they would win my business for a long time to come. read more

Reservations recommended. This place is in a strip mall and easy to miss. I had passed by many times without noticing it. Atmosphere is cozy, food is good & everyone worked together to ensure used dishes were removed, bread replaced, and drinks filled. Our party of two agreed: we'd return and reorder the same dishes. See pics. read more

Pasto Italiano Restaurant & Bar - Linguine with Clams - watery but the flavor is there. - Italian Near Me - Westfield, Indiana

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We have gone here for years, we love the food, the quaint atmosphere and outstanding service and kindness.

We found this delightful Italian restaurant during our recent little daytrip to this area. It was a very snazzy looking restaurant that had a pretty extensive Italian menu. They gave us some complimentary bread which was delicious and for an appetizer we got one of their big ole meatballs (they call it Patsy's Meatball) It was a basic big meatball and had marinara sauce and parm. Very good, no frills meatball. Great flavour in the meat as well as the sauce. For my main course I got their daily special which was a Seafood Four Cheese Ravioli. It had a white sauce similar to Alfredo but a little different. They had both crab and shrimp on top while the ravioli shells were stuffed with all sorts of cheese. Really, really good plate here that I highly recommend for seafood lovers and pasta lovers alike. My wife thoroughly enjoyed her dish as well. The service was excellent and restaurant looked really good. I can't wait to check this place out again next time we're around here. A+ read more

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Always amazing food and wine! The Spaghetti Bolognese is my favorite and I love to get extra bread which is great as well!

I was looking for some warm authentic Italian comfort food in the Indianapolis area over the Thanksgiving weekend & used Yelp to discover an absolute gem of a restaurant. You absolutely must make a reservation/call ahead or you will be waiting for a while. Once in the door, we were greeted by the owners & beautiful guitar music. Our table was waiting for us and shortly after were introduced to our experienced server. The specials seemed so yummy we tried them all with a recommended bottle of wine. We were not disappointed, the food came out hot and flavorful. It was a wonderful experience of great food & a cozy atmosphere. A++ read more

The food was amazing! I had the hazelnut cake for dessert, omg! I was there for a Christmas party. The staff took care of all our needs.