We went here for the mushroom festival which is in October. It features mushroom dishes and they…read morealso have activities during the month as well. Both me and my daughter love mushrooms. We decided on splitting the mushroom croquettes -wild mushroom medley, potatoes, smoked cheese, mozzarella, and black garlic aïoli. These were rich and delicous with an amazing cheese pull. Really well done. We also each went with a mushroom pasta. My daughter went with the ricotta gnocchi with portobello mushroom, shrimp, fresh herbs, broccolini, and garlic. I went with the beef ravioli made with Barolo braised beef, wild mushroom medley, sage, truffle cream sauce, and parmigiano. Both pastas were rich and plentiful (leftovers for the next day). I did like my daughters pasta slightly more because it was fresh and not quite as heavy. But I would order both of these again. Since it was my birthday we got a free tiramisu. It was lovely and a great way to round up the meal. Our server was excellent and professional. It was beautiful inside. Really great atmosphere to enjoy a conversation.

I hosted a 90th birthday party for my mother at the Sorrentino's downtown location with 17 people…read moreattending. Dana was very helpful in setting the date, selecting our private dining room and providing suggestions for the menu. Upon arrival the room was set up beautifully. Serge took care of the service for our group and his attention to our needs was excellent. Everybody at the event said their meals were outstanding. All in all, a fabulous evening was provided to us by the staff at Sorrentino's. I would recommend this location for any event.

Easily the best pasta in Edmonton! I often order takeout from here if I'm having people over and…read moreit's really good!

So this place is one of the few places that I frequented dating with hubby 24 years ago that is…read morestill standing. (Acajutla's and Than Than are the other two if case you are wondering). We haven't been there in decades. Since kids and thought of revisiting it. Nice classic place that is simple but pretty. Classic colours of dark wood and white walls with simple art work. Menu is good and basic with an assortment of pastas and pizzas and appetizers. I think that the prices were really reasonable considering the freshness and the quanity of food you recieved. Our server was friendly and helpful. We were lucky were were squeezed in on a Friday night because the place was packed. We were in a bit of a rush going to a show, so we skipped the appetizers and went straight to the pasta. My husband chose Lasagna Fatta In Casa- Layers of homemade noodles with meat sauce and a mixture of cheeses. I chose the Pappardelle Alfredo - Wide homemade noodles, with an alfredo cream sauce. Food came out in a timely manner. We recieved some hearty bread with an olive oil/balsamic sauce. Food was delicious. My husband's lasagna portion was large, flavourful, and simple. My alfredo was creamy and the noodles had the perfect chewy texture. The flavours in both dishes were rustic and clean. No foo-foo dishes here. if you want some great basic pastas that are well executed then you need to come here. Next time with more time I would like to pair my pasta with a salad to balance the heaviness. Or i can be a glutton and order dessert instead. We don't travel much to the west end, but if we do we definately will be back and it won't be decades later :)

Bottom level was 40% full 7PM on a Tuesday night. Upstairs was booked for private event…read more Server was professional if not a little stiff. Place has "very fancy" feel and would be good for special events/celebration dinners. Free bread to start was fine but not the best I have had. I prefer mine with butter but the oil/vinegar is probably more typical. We tried the: Calamari: 10/10, great texture, loved that we got 2 sauces to dip in. Fettuccine Tavolino (cheese wheel pasta): 10/10. Boyfriend was not too full after. Pasta was cooked perfectly. Nice cheesy creamy flavor. Ravioli Alla Zucca: 9/10, I can't remember if there were 6 or 7 ravioli in the dish. Very pleasing presentation. In my opinion too many sundried tomatoes. I love that it comes with sundried tomatoes as that added some great tang/flavor. Ravioli themselves were perfectly cooked. Brown butter sauce was excellent and wanted more. Creme Brule: 9/10, exactly as expected, definitely enough to share between 2 people. Affogato: vanilla gelato was 11/10 good to me but boyfriend didn't like the flavor. We both agree the espresso was excellent. Very small portion (too small to share!). Free cookies at the end were fine. Overall food was excellent and I'll be back but to try something different on the menu.

What a lovely evening! We've had some of our best dining experiences in old homes, and thankfully…read moreonly a couple clunkers. This was one of our best! Violino, in an old home, its staff, and the food exceeded our expectations. We will most certainly be making a reservation the next time we visit the Oilers hometown. Damn that was good! Ushered upstairs, didn't really get a chance to take it in, so will be sure to stop and look around next time. The complimentary bread was great, the martini's good although one glass had far more than the other. I ordered the spaghetti bolognese, and although quite different from what we make at home, was excellent! K had the Alfredo flambé which was fired up tableside. It seems to be a popular option as it happened 6 or 7 times while we dined. They also don't soak you for the privilege of the tableside presentation. It was a little cheesy for K, but excellent nonetheless. Our server Eugenia from Hamburg was excellent, she can serve us anytime. She was attentive, and her timing was exceptional! We plan on making a reservation the next time we are in Edmonton. Top notch experience!

I met with a friend here. We were originally trying to get a seat at Bianco up the street, but it…read morewas full. My friend recommended this place, which was much quieter, which I preferred. We ordered the following: - Burrata Salad - Good. Simple, which is the way it should be. - Gnocchi Tartufo - Good. Again, simple and nicely prepared. - Tonno Ahi - Not good. Salad was fine, but I felt the ahi was neither fresh nor cooked very well. Service was excellent. Friendly, personable and clearly knew we were friends catching up, and appropriately came by only when needed without being intrusive. That was appreciated. Nice dinner, without breaking the bank. I would come back next time I'm in Edmonton.

I loved the ambience in this place with the lighting and high ceilings. I did see a baby high chair…read morebut I heard the bathrooms are tight (tight as in small). We came here for dessert and coffee. I liked the Sask Power water jugs. But then everything came in the same cups. The same water cups must be their go to for....everything? The tiramisu was alright, it definitely came as the top recommendation from the servers, but I didn't feel like it was super special. But the flat white coffee served with the chocolate was quite lovely tasting. I just wish it was in more of a coffee cup.

It was a great place that my friend suggested! The place was nicely designed and cozy and the patio…read morewas open since it was a nice day! Staff were friendly and helpful and the food was fantastic. I enjoyed my experience and I'll definitely go back there again! Highly recommended! :)

Very good, but a bit pricey I think, maybe just myself. 3 people for $200 with tips and tax. Food…read morewas great as well as service. Very Italian restaurant.

Excellent Service, excellent food every time, great vibe!! Highly recommend this restaurant!read more

The BEST Italian food in St.Albert Hands Down ! EVERYTHING…read moreis good !! Try the cesar salad

What a wonderful experience! We had this place on our list…read morefor a while and had to cancel last time because one person I. The group got sick! The place is beautifully designed and decorated. Customer service is fantastic and I enjoyed interacting with the staff. The food and drinks were all very delicious and high quality. I enjoyed my experience and I'll definitely go back there soon! Highly recommended!

Great restaurant. The food is excellent. We had calamari, pastas, and flank steak, and they were…read moreall very good. Excellent service overall, however, the ladies at the front reception can be a bit more welcoming. Great ambience and decor. The restaurant is located in an old brewery building, which gives it a great vibe. Recommended, if you want quality italian restaurant experience.

Apparently, Facebook advertising can work. Recently, an…read moreacquaintance checked in to Bucas and Pastas and I was completely unaware of this restaurant. I was further surprised because I know for a fact I have driven past it hundreds of times, it having been in the same location for TWENTY-FIVE years. What I saw when I looked at B&P's page was a concept that I have missed. Cafeteria style pasta and sauce, served up as you like. You pick the container, and you can mix and match from screaming fresh house made pastas and sauces. Anyone who spent any time in Hub Mall in the last century is familiar with this concept, via the ubiquitous "La Pasta," which has done this for years, albeit not as well. Having liked B&P's FB page, I got a notice that the Special of the Day was going to be Tortellini, so tired of my own cooking, I broke isolation for a drive. Like all restaurants, Bucas and Pastas are fighting to stay open during the pandemic, and they have the protocol down. They are playing safe, but the charm of the staff is still on display, and it is easy to keep one's distance whilst picking up your food. If you choose, you can phone your order in and they will deliver it curbside for you. The main selections are a rotating list of house made pastas and sauces, with a lovely selection which they are fully prepared to mix and match for you. I went for the Tortellini with a Spicy Mushroom Cream Sauce, mixed with a some Meat Sauce, just to try. The portions are huge, and my large order was dinner tonight and will be lunch tomorrow. Also included is complimentary Garlic Toast or fresh roll, your choice, and they do not skimp on the Parmesan or chili flakes. They have a good selection of beverages and are licensed for beer and wine. The restaurant itself is cozy, but small and basic. When all this is over I look forward to sitting down for a meal, but for now, I will hit them up for takeout, which seems to be the bulk of their trade, anyway. If you read my reviews, you know that I rarely give out 5 stars on a first visit, but Bucas and Pastas ticked all the boxes for me. The owner and his granddaughter were beautifully charming, and though it was my first time, I felt like a regular. The menu selection is also excellent, with a variety that changes daily. The food is amazing... The Tortellini was as good as any I have tasted, and the sauce... Oh, the sauce. The Spicy Mushroom sauce has a depth and complexity of flavour that took my breath away. The meat sauce was delicious too, but... I have some odd biases when it comes to eating in restaurants. I don't like steak houses because I am too often disappointed and the prices are out of hand. I feel much the same way about pasta joints, especially those that are charging $30 for a plate of noodles and sauce, which frankly are not that hard to replicate Yeah, yeah, I know... your Grandpa smuggled the recipe out of Sicily after WWII, the big one, and.... Yadda, Yadda, Yadda... My list of restaurants where I want to eat pasta is very short, but tonight it grew by one. I give these nice people and their amazing food the highest recommendation. Break up your isolation routine with some takeout. Eat here. Seriously. Eat here. *Note: Bucas and Pastas ARE doing delivery during the Covid Crisis.

Been coming for years! Stay or take home, the food speaks for itself. It's out of the way and…read morealways worth the drive! Always clean, friendly staff, great value. Will be going as long as they're there.