I came here on my lunch breaks. The space is clean with plenty of tables indoors and outdoors. I am always greeted when I enter. The pasta bread bowls are a must try. The sauce seeps into the bread creating a flavor bomb by the time you finish your pasta. My favorite is the campanelle pasta with meat sauce. On days when I want something lighter, I get the half sandwich and soup combo. The minestrone is tasty and comforting. I recommend the sausage and peppers sandwich. It could get a bit messy, but the flavor makes up for amount of napkins used. The gelato case always catches my eye, but I never seem to talk myself into getting it after my lunch. I think the flavors rotate, so I recommend taking a look whenever you're visiting. read more

I actually went here for the first time because I saw them featured on an influencers social media. There was no one when we walked in, I was quite surprised. You basically approach the left side of the counter and tell them your order, then you walk over to the right to pay. If you're dining in then they will give you a number to place on the table. As we sat down to wait for our food, there were more customers that walked in to dine in. I noticed they get a lot of mobile orders. I got the Pasta Bread Bowl and for my pasta choice I got Fettuccine with Aglio E Olio & Alfredo mix with added Pan Seared Chicken and Mozzarella. I gotta say the two sauces combined were really delicious! I recommend doing that if you're a white sauce lover. I felt like there wasn't that much sauce in the bread bowl so next time I would ask for extra sauce. I could go without the chicken next time. Overall 10/10, the breast is really good as well! The restaurant was clean, it isn't a loud atmosphere, a great place to catch up with a friend or to have a meeting. Customer service was good. I will be back. read more

Petali - Pasta Bread Bowl - Fettuccine with Aglio E Olio & Alfredo mix with added Pan Seared Chicken and Mozzarella - Italian Near Me - Rancho Cordova, California

Saw the rave reviews and decided to drop in. Ordered 2 sandwiches and the Alfredo pasta bread bowl. The Eggplant Parm sandwich was watery and very chewy, I think the eggplant was either undercooked or sitting for a long time. Not good, would not be recommend. Also got the Chicken Parm sandwich, was better but lacked chicken and overall flavor. That said the bread on both sandwiches was awesome, my favorite part of the dinner. Killer bread. Onto the Alfredo pasta bread bowl, my girlfriend was excited to try it but was nothing like the reviews/videos she had seen to get us there. It lacked chicken, there was no cheese in sight and the flavor was very muted. Onto desert, the cannolis were really awesome and the tiramisu was great. Maybe we came on a bad day not sure, but overall the meal was mid, minus the awesome desert (and bread). read more

Staple spot for Italian food in Rancho Cordova! My boyfriend and I stopped by to try their pasta bread bowls. I got pesto pasta with vegetables, and he got fettuccine Alfredo topped with eggplant Parmesan. Mine was a little dry (makes sense with the pesto) but overall super flavorful and loved the vegetables! His was absolutely delicious, love their Alfredo and eggplant Parmesan. Service was relatively quick! Ambiance is what you would expect with a suburban Italian fast food-esque spot, but can't complain. If we're ever in the area, would consider returning! read more

Petali - Pasta Bread Bowls! - Italian Near Me - Rancho Cordova, California

Been passing this place for a while and finally decided to give it a try--and I'm so glad we did! This is honestly one of the best Italian restaurants I've been to. It's a small hole-in-the-wall spot, but don't let that fool you. Their most popular item is the pasta bread bowl, and it definitely lives up to the hype. From the moment we walked in to the moment we left, the service was warm and attentive. The smell when you walk in instantly gives you that authentic Italian food vibe. The space is surprisingly big and very clean. I ordered the fettuccine Alfredo with Parmesan chicken, and it was rich and satisfying. He got the spaghetti with meatballs, which was just as good. The bread bowl is huge and super filling. They also offer gelato and cannolis, which is a nice touch to finish off the meal. If you haven't tried this place yet, I highly recommend giving it a shot! read more

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We ordered a couple of bread bowls, spaghetti with meat sauce, plus mozzarella cheese. Plus a side of meatballs. The bread bowls were decent, the bread tasted fresh, the sauce was unremarkable. The meatballs were good, although again the sauce was maybe average. You order at the counter and they bring you your food. I didn't see any Parmesan or red chili flakes. Ambience is hybrid Italian/fast casual. read more

Petali - Italian Near Me - Rancho Cordova, California

Food was good, you order at one spot and the ticket gets moved to the cashier on the opposite side. Food took a while to get to us. It's more like an order to go and option to eat there. Tipping is optional but seems steep for a place where is mainly self serve. The bread bowl was delicious and they toast it up with a garlic butter spread. My kids enjoyed the pasta which says a lot since they're picky eaters. I've never had cannoli so not sure what it's supposed to be like. The shell was very hard. Overall decent place to eat! read more

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I was really craving some good pasta. I've always wanted to try this place, and was so excited to come. Upon arrival, we were greeted by two nice gentlemen, whom helped us take our order. I ordered the creamy pesto (pesto with alfredo) with spaghetti noodles and pan seared chicken in a bread bowl. My bf ordered fettuccine Alfredo with chicken parmesan (fyi, the chicken parm sits on top of marinara sauce!) We were both wowed at how delicious our meal was. The porportions were just right, pasta cooked al dente, sauce was wonderful and not overpowering and heavy! (You can mix sauces!) The bread bowl had that crisp crust, soft and fluffy on the inside. It was delicious and unique to see in sacramento. I felt myself craving the creamy pesto again the next day. This place is also very to go friendly! We were able to grab our own utensils, water, and to go box, if needed. The people who work at the bank nearby are so lucky to have this place right next to them! My only regret is not coming here sooner! I showed these pictures to my family and friends and they were all jealous! Next time, I will come back with my family. This place makes good food. read more

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Saw this on the map as I was looking for a lunch spot and thought to try it out. So glad I did! .. the restaurant is very spacious and clean.. service was quick .. walk up order.. pay and take a seat and they bring out your order. I had ordered the ceasar salad and penne with meat sauce .. my hubby ordered the fettuccine pasta with Alfredo sauce. The ceasar salad was the freshes I've ever had a ceasar salad. The dressing was not overwhelming and the croutons gave it a nice crunch and flavor.. it was delicious.. the pasta was great as well! The bread bowl was delicious! The meat sauce you can tell was made fresh.. I had a bite of my hubby's fettuccine Alfredo and wow that was delicious too! Not overly oil it was just wow. Definately will be back to try more of their items. read more

This is my new favorite place. Pay with cash for an extra discount. Very reasonable prices and this food is outstanding. I've tried most things on their menu and can't go wrong. I LOVE the bread bowl, and the pizzas and the breadsticks. The salads are amazing. The sauce is saucy and not salty! Ugh. I'm going to be contacting my 600 pound life if anyone could help roll me out of here? read more

Went here with my girl since we were both craving carbs. Found this place for first time and I am SO GLAD to have discovered this little gem next to a bank lol (i am jealous of workers there since they can just walk here for lunch). We ordered their creamy pesto and fettuccine alfredo and they were sooooo good! The bread bowls complimented the meal indefinitely and lets not forget, THEIR PORTIONS ARE GENEROUS. They have a little self serve countertop where you can get your own utensils and water in the corner. Inside is nice and cozy with about 20-30 seats available. Would def recommend this place 11/10 will be coming back! read more

Petali - Pasta Bread Bowl - Italian Near Me - Rancho Cordova, California

Amazing pasta in a tasty buttery bread bowl. This place is really good, the concept of pasta in a bread bowl just goes so well together! We got the alfredo with pan seared chicken and alfredo topped with chicken parmesean. Both were solid! Lots of space inside and outside. The chef was helpful with explaining how to order. Food came out quick. read more

Petali - Alfredo pasta bread bowl topped with chicken parmesean - Italian Near Me - Rancho Cordova, California

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Ordered spaghetti with meat sauce and extra sauce, garlic bread, absolutely delicious. Made my day! read more

Petali - My spaghetti that i was eating and decided to take a photo - Italian Near Me - Rancho Cordova, California

I'm always on the hunt for exceptional, Italian food, and it's not as easily found as one would expect. We were headed up the hill from Sacramento to Lake Tahoe, and stopped in Rancho Cordova at Petali. I was hoping for amazing, realizing that I would be OK with good. What we ended up with was mediocre at best. You order at the counter, and then you go find a seat. Based on the fact that this isn't a fast food place, but a restaurant, ordering at the counter and then the Personal on the other side of the counter, expecting a tip and there's no table service is definitely a pet peeve of mine. Please keep in mind that the customer is also expected to pick their food up at the counter, and then bust their own table. You're also responsible for filling up your glass, whether it be with water or if you've ordered a soft drink. So again there's no service and I just don't understand what a tip would be for. Handing me my food that I've paid for? Anyway, the two gentlemen working there I'm speculating might be the owners, they're fairly friendly, but they're not necessarily serving up good food. We ordered the lasagna and this pasta bowl that was served in a sourdough bowl. It sends me to say that both of these were just bad. Even despite being recommended by the gentleman on the other side of the counter, it just wasn't good. The lasagna was a cross between I couldn't tell if it was house made or someone tried to make it versus perhaps ingredients may have been thrown together? It also could've been something ordered like many restaurants do, and then just heat it up and served. Regardless of how it was created, it's just something that should not be served. The sauce is horrible. It lacks the depth that really good marinara should have. The lasagna noodles for baked dish were still al dente and an edible. We both struggled to try to eat part of it and finally just gave up. Nonna would have cried. The pasta bowl... It sounded incredibly interesting. It's a sourdough bowl that's filled with pasta and whichever sauce you choose. We added extra meat. Yes, it sounds incredibly caloric, and I would imagine that if you're able to actually able to eat it, then it would be. The sourdough bowl should not be the main part of this entrée. But when you can't eat the rest of it, that's pretty much what you're left with. Bread. I'm not sure what's going on here, but the noodles were also more than just al dente. They didn't even taste like they were cooked. The sauce again was horrible and the noodles didn't even wanna touch the sauce. We could not eat the entrée either. We tried, especially because we wanted to have dinner before our hour and a half drive. Sadly, disappointing. read more

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Fantastic! Took my picky eater kids here for the pasta bread bowls and they DEVOURED them. Food was delicious and the service was excellent. read more

Petali - Italian Near Me - Rancho Cordova, California

Petali keeps it simple and does it really well. The lasagna was honestly the standout, light, balanced, and not overly heavy like most places. The sauce had great flavor without overpowering everything, and the layers came together clean. The tiramisu was super impressive, light, airy, and not too thick or overly sweet. You still get that classic coffee flavor, but it doesn't hit you too hard. Just smooth, clean, and really well done. Everything feels fresh and well-prepared, no shortcuts. 5 ROARS from Focusaurus Rex read more

Petali - tiramisu - Italian Near Me - Rancho Cordova, California

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Come hungry cause they do not mess around with their portions. I come up to Sac once a month for work so I try as many different spots as I can while I'm here, but not on this trip. I got a bread bowl of spaghetti. God bless the Italians and God bless Italy. I got there on a Wednesday and that bread bowl lasted me until Friday. I'm not kidding. And it was good every time I ate it. Staff was also very helpful and friendly helping me load it in my truck. Did I mention it's a lot of food? read more

I've been coming to Petali for years, and it's hands down one of my favorite spots. The food is always made fast, always delicious, and incredibly consistent -- I've never had a bad order here. The aglio alfredo sauce has a chokehold on me. Creamy, rich, and full of flavor -- it's my go-to every time. The staff keeps the restaurant spotless, which I really appreciate. Whether I'm grabbing a quick bite or dining in, I know I'm going to get great food in a clean, comfortable space. If I could change one thing, it would be to offer pasta without the bread bowl option for the regular meals. As much as I love carbs, the bread bowl plus pasta is a lot, so I usually opt for the kids' meal to skip it. Petali, please never change (except maybe that one tiny thing). read more

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Great food and love supporting local business to the men that deserve it! Pasta made fresh right there, crave this food when it's been too long! read more

I was in the mood for some good old comfort Italian food. Luckily there was one close to my hotel. Small menu but plenty to choose from with the different types of pasta and sauces. I opted to order the cheesy garlic bread for an appetizer, meatball sandwich combo, and cannoli for dessert. Food did not disappoint! Red marinara sauce and meatballs was delicious. Bread was nice and soft. Cheesy garlic bread was great just wish it had a little more melted cheese. The cannoli comes with two and was the perfect ending to a great meal. The meal as a whole reminded me of my Italian grandmas cooking...especially those cannolis!!!! read more

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I was so hungry that I forgot to take pictures I was the only one in the restaurant when I arrived at around 2 pm in a Monday. The restaurant is quite large inside and appears to occupy about three spaces in this mall space. There were a variety of seating options from high tables to booths. There was classic rock music playing in the background. You place your order at the counter and the food is brought to your table. The staff was efficient. I ordered the special half sandwich and half salad and a drink. I decided to try their meatball sandwich and garden salad. The salad arrived first with fresh, crispy romaine lettuce, several nice sized pieces of tomato; cucumbers and topped with croutons, which I forgot to ask them to leave off. The balsamic vinaigrette was a pleasant dressing for the salad. The half meatball sandwich arrived, piping hot. I think it was a generous amount for a half sandwich with about three nice meatballs on a crispy bun. The bun seemed freshly baked and had the right amount of chewiness to its' crispness and was perfect for the meatballs. The meatballs had melted cheese atop them and a nice amount of garlic in the meatball, which I enjoyed. The meatballs were light and flavorful, although they needed a shake more salt to make them perfect for me. There was some marinara sauce on the meatballs but I would have liked a bit more. Next time, I will ask for a bit more sauce on the sandwich or add a small cup. I found the portions to be the perfect size for me. As an elderly person, I really love it when restaurants get the portions right I live close by but tend to forget about this place when I want something Italian. As EVERYTHING is spiking in price, it is getting more difficult to find good food that is priced decently. Thanks Petali for providing this option. I'll be back to try some of your other options. read more

Pateli's is the kind of restaurant that reminds you why local spots matter. The owner, Vic, is one of the hardest-working guys you'll ever meet, the kind of person who remembers your name, checks on every table, and makes sure every plate leaves the kitchen with pride. The food is as authentic as it gets, fresh ingredients, rich flavors, and the kind of dishes that feel like they came straight from a family kitchen. Whether you're here for a quick lunch or a slow dinner with friends, everything tastes made with love and intention. The service is phenomenal, the atmosphere is warm, and the experience always leaves you wanting to bring more people next time. If you haven't been to Pateli's yet, you're missing one of the best kept secrets in town. read more

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Stopped into Petali by chance for the first time the other day. Their Sourdough Pasta bowls caught my eye and I had to give it a try. As I walked to the counter, Vic happily greeted me and asked if I need any help. I asked what Petali's more popular Pasta bowl was, to which he replied it was their their Pasta Chicken Alfredo bowl. And that their Chicken Parmesan was really good as well. Based on the recommendation, I ended up ordering the Chicken Alfredo Pasta bowl and some chips ans waited for my order. While waiting, I made some light conversation with Vic and inquired about the damaged chair and picture above the kitchen area. And was informed it was from a drunk driver who driver into the restaurant shortly after they opened l, forcing them to close for a bit to rebuild. Just a small reminder Petali has faced as a business, which hasn't stopped them, from providing great food and great service. Early into my order Vic wanted to confirm my order again and asked if I ordered the Chicken Parmesan. And I reconfirmed I got the Chicken Alfredo, which is what he thought but Chicken Parmesan was started instead. So while correting the order, Vic offered the Chicken Parmesan on the house. So I ended up getting to try that as well. Food: Chicken Alfredo Bread Bowl Chicken Parmesan Jalapeño Chips Overall: Great food and great service. Very friendly owners and really personable. Will definitely come back again. Also note, there's a 4% discount on your order if you pay in cash! read more

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An hidden Italian food gem! Best meat sauce I've had since momma made it. Great menu variety, generous portions. I chose this place to try the pasta bowls; pick your pasta, sauce, and options (if you like) served in a fresh baked bread bowl. And the chocolate temptation cake is too die for. Order at the counter and your hot fresh Italian fair is brought to your table by very friendly staff. I'm so glad I have Petali a try and I'll definitely go back! read more

I got the pasta bread bowl with fettuccine Alfredo and chicken parm on top and it was amazinggg some of the best Italian food I've had!! read more

Petali - Italian Near Me - Rancho Cordova, California

Bread with olive oil. Fresh pasta with tomato and basil. Calm room in Rancho Cordova. Friendly service moving quietly between tables. A dinner built from simple elements that work well together. read more

I was really excited to try this place after seeing it on Tik Tok. I knew that I wanted to get the fettuccini alfredo in a bread bowl. I also knew that I wanted to try the chicken parmesan. I noticed on the menu, that the options for chicken parmesan were to add it to the bowl, or to order it Ala cart. Since me and my wife wanted the same thing, we were going to split it, so when the person taking my order asked me if I had any questions, I asked what the difference was in the portion of the chicken parmesan between adding it to the bowl and ordering it Ala cart. I was asking, because since we were splitting the meal, I wanted to order the larger portion. So as im asking the question, and the guy taking my order is answering the question, I hear the asshole chef with the dumb and dumber haircut behind him, making noises and shaking his head annoyed that im asking the question. Not to mention he was banging the pans around and was noticeable irritated that he had to be at work, forced to do his job. The restaurant business is hard enough to be successful, so you don't need a douche bag like him making customers feel uncomfortable before you even get your food. Management should really look at this guy, because he is bad for their business. Anyways, as far as the food goes, I will keep it short. The flat bread pizza sucked. There was nothing good about it. The chicken parmesan was very good, I would definitely recommend it. The Alfredo sauce was good, but there wasn't enough of it on my pasta, most of it soaked into the bread, and the noodles were dry. The actual bread bowl was very good. it was soft and fresh. I think overall it was over a 3 star, but not quite a 4 star for the price. I spent $60 for 2 bowls, the flat bread and the chicken parmesan, which wouldn't be bad if everything was really good. read more

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Very good. Italians making fresh Italian food. Pasta bowls in garlic soaked Italian bread, crisped on outside, soft. Excellent fresh made everything. Rare in this area. read more

If you are looking for a meatball sandwich or a chicken parm sandwich do I have the place for you. I did a 4 day class in the area and found this spot on day 2. I proceeded to eat here again day 3 and day 4. The customer service is great as it feels like a family own spot. I look forward to being in Rancho for lunch time on the rare opportunity it happens now. read more

I come here whenever I can because it's far from where I live but when I do, it's always AMAZING!! I love this place & have not had a single bad experience. The staff are always super friendly & welcoming! My go to here is their Pasta Bread Bowl with Campanelle pasta, Aglio o Olio sauce, Pan Seared Chicken & the Melted Mozzarella on the top! The flavors are astounding, melts in your mouth & it's very filling, as I never finish my bowl in one sitting. Their sandwiches are also really tasty as well & I love the Cannolis! This place is an underrated spot for Italian Food in Sacramento, & one of the best places to eat in my opinion. If you haven't tried it, I seriously recommend that you do! You won't be disappointed. read more

Petali - Pasta Bread Bowl - Italian Near Me - Rancho Cordova, California

Some of the best I've had in a long time! Found Petali because of the amazing reviews, and so happy we decided to give it a try! The staff were so welcoming, the place was nice and clean with good amount of seating. In addition to our bread bowl with pasta, we had a side salad with ranch (the ranch was delicious). Highly recommend! read more

Petali - Creamy Pesto Penne with Chicken - Italian Near Me - Rancho Cordova, California

Great tasting Italian food in a casual eatery with both inside and outside tables. Dining area looked clean and orderly, so was bathroom. Easy parking right up front with plenty of accessible spaces. Grab your own utensils and then they'll bring the food to you. They have cold drinks in a fridge or fountain soda. Cash payment prices are slightly less vs card payments. I really loved their signature "petali" zucchini fritters. It had thinly sliced zucchini mixed in a fluffy batter, formed into large oblong shapes then fried. Husband opted for spaghetti noodles with meatballs. The bread bowl was perfect to soak up the garlic butter & olive oil sauce. I could not but "help" my husband to finish it. I got the lasagna which was full of delicious ricotta. A generous serving with bread that lasted me two meals. Their red sauce tasted homemade. It was a little too tangy for my tastebuds but it I still liked it. All pasta was was firm and toothy and held up well upon reheating. The two guys who helped us were very nice and funny. We really enjoyed our meal at Petali and will come back again since I really want to try their desserts and have more of that "aglio e olio" sauce. read more

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I've been to every restaurant in the shopping strip that Petali is located in and thought why haven't I ever tried this place. I have lived in this neighborhood for almost 20 yrs. Well, I finally did tonight and when I walked in remembered this place used to be a different Italian restaurant called Al Dente. Obviously, they have gone out of business and now Petali is operating out of this location. Ok Petali, I categorize this place as fast food/casual dining probably in the middle somewhere. Pretty simple menu with main entrees being the Pasta Bowl and the Lasagna. They have few sandwiches, flatbread pizzas, soup and appetizers. I just didn't get the feel of an Italian restaurant for some reason being in there. I ordered the pasta bowl so did the rest of the family, wife and daughter. I got the meatball & sausage spaghetti bowl. The meatball was pretty good, sausage was not all that impressive would not recommend. I can say the sauce to pasta ratio was not balanced. It was lacking sauce, pasta was quite dry. You have to take account that the inside of the bread bowl soaks up lot of the sauce. I believe it was the owner cooking with another employee in the kitchen. He brought my bowl out to me. I remember he mentioned that he would come back out and check on me to see if I needed more sauce but never came back to our table. I probably should have gone up and asked for more sauce but they looked pretty chaotic in the back with the just the two of them. The verdict and recommendation - Middle of the road I think three stars is adequate. Definitely ask for extra sauce when you order your pasta bowl. Again, I did not care for their sausage how it tasted and also how they were cut in strips. The meatball was a go it could of been a littler fresher thought it might of been reheated. The restaurant could use some Parmesan shakers and get salt & pepper shakers to replace the packets. This makes it so it doesn't feel so cheap like you're at Costco getting a hot dog. I know the owner is trying to save money but in my opinion sometimes little things like that make a difference. Give Petali a try you might like it. I also want to note I owned a restaurant for 18 yrs. read more

I always do takeout- have been coming here since they re-opened(.We get the bread bowls .I get chicken Fettuccine alfredo and bf get spaghetti and meatbals.The bread is garlicky inside and crisp outside ! Yum every single time.Have never had a bad dish from this place.The staff hella nice. Can't say enough about them. Oh-closed on Mondays .I guess they need a day off. You will not be dissapointed!! read more

If you want tasty, Petali's has amazing pasta bread bowls. They bring your food to the table and check up on you. Atmosphere is open, you can actually hold a conversation. read more

Walked over from the data center and ordered pasta in a bread bowl with chicken Parmasan and it was excellent. Made me all carby inside and the bread bowl was fluffy and thick. It was really filling and had to take the rest for dinner and tell my husband not to touch. Definitely recommend if you love pasta and cheese. The service was fast and staff friendly. They recommended the meal I purchased and it was good. read more

Petali - Love my carbs! - Italian Near Me - Rancho Cordova, California

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Very mom and pop feel to this humble pasta shop. Service was initially a little brusque, but quickly warmed up when we were presented our food. The petali itself was a little lackluster and had more breading than filling. The pasta and sauce didn't blow us away, but had solid flavor. We were pleasantly surprised by the soft, lightly oiled and crisp edges of the bread bowl. I was afraid the bread would be overwhelming with all of the other carbs in the pasta, but it was probably my favorite part. Big kudos for the cannoli, which was filled and brought out after service checked in on us several times and confirmed we were ready. Seemed like a clean and relaxed spot where couples and families alike could enjoy a simple bite together. read more

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Good is always delicious here... our munchkin loves this place.. she gets penne pasta and pink sauce... they also have amazing lasagna and bruschetta! service is always quick ... the staff and owners are so friendly! Next time I'll add pics! read more

I just had dinner there tonight. I had the pasta bowl with shrimp and fettuccine and it was delicious. The service was fast and friendly.

Went with a group of coworkers, we all loved our pasta and sandwiches. Excellent service and great food.