Pelino’s Pasta

We went to Pelino's Pasta on New Year's Eve. Had to wait a bit for our table (9pm reservation), but it's a small restaurant, and they were doing their best I'm sure.Dishes were all over the place in terms of what we liked- the pear and polenta antipasti we thought was ok. The risotto was excellent, and we felt the winner of the antipasti's was the bruschetta. It was unique and very tasty!The Gnocchi 2nd course was descent. The tortellini was alright. For the main courses, the cacio e Pepe was traditional and very delicious! The mafaladine pasta was a let down. The duck was tough and the flavors seemed less interesting than the other dishes. The pear and Gorgonzola pasta dish was good for those who enjoy blue cheese... it's VERY heavy on the blue cheese flavor (which I personally was not a fan of).We tried the tiramisu, cake, and the panna cotta for dessert. I must say the tiramisu was one of the best I've ever eaten. I would come back just for this. The panna cotta was delicious as well. I didn't love the cake, with the peppermint flavor. Overall, I wouldn't mind coming back... probably would get the Cacio e Pepe and the tiramisu (or even a couple orders of the tiramisu).

I love the vibe. I love the idea of it. But something just isn't quite right. Firstly, the portions are crazy small. And I'm no stranger to fine dining and small bites. But there's only a few courses here, so you're going to leave hungry as well as underwhelmed (more on that). To start we had the bruschetta which was basically the size of half of a piece of white bread (as an example). We also had spaghetti as our entree and while the flavor was good the texture was horrible. Caveat, again my family is Italian, we make fresh pasta at home. I've been to Italy maybe 10 times in my life. I know what fresh pasta is and what al dente should be. The spaghetti was gluey (couldn't be separated when picked up with the fork) got stuck in your teeth, was white in the center. The hallmarks of either being poorly constructed or way undercooked. I asked them very nicely to make me another, and the second was exactly the same (though they said it had been cooked longer - so maybe the recipe is off?). It was sadly inedible. I wasn't angry, and we enjoyed the rest of our wine. The waiter asked if we wanted to take the leftover spaghetti home and maybe "heat it up in the pan and cook it"...No discount on the bill. So we left hungry and disappointed. We won't be back.

I went to Pelino's for the third time last night for my friend's birthday. This is a popular spot for special dinners with loved ones for their warm, small (not too tight) and welcoming atmosphere. I love that the servers are trained to be very knowledgeable about the menu and seasonal/monthly (?) dishes they offer. I come here for the experience of their course menu (3, 4, or 7), but there's always one dish out of the 3-4 course meal that I don't enjoy and it is usually their pasta - which is the course I look forward to the most. My friends and I agreed that the pasta dishes lack flavor, and the temperature of the dish is not consistent throughout. The Cacio e Pepe is delicious so if you're ever torn on what to get- you can't go wrong with it since it is always available and doesn't change. Their tiramisu is also creamy and tasty as well! I loved their seasonal pumpkin torta that they currently have which is served with a gelato from their sister spot Piazza Pelino!If I return, I would love to try the 7 course chefs tasting and enjoy the antipasti & pasta piccolo dishes that I usually do love.

I absolutely love Pelino's Pasta - the food is amazing, the service is great, and the atmosphere is so cozy. I've had a great experience every time I've been there. The cacio e pepe is definitely my favorite dish and I love that they toss it right in front of you in a big wheel of parmesan, so so good. I also love their selection of wines, I always try something new when I'm there and have really enjoyed everything. The restaurant itself is small and is a popular spot so you definitely want to make sure to make a reservation or else you might not be able to get in. Parking can be a bit tricky as you have to rely on street parking and probably will have to walk some. This is a pricier place but for good reason, so be prepared to spend a little more for some really great authentic Italian food!

Stopped in for a birthday celebration dinner, we were greeted and given lots of time to peruse the menu. They also offered to give a tour of the menu if we had any questions. We both ordered a s spritz, an Aperol and a Hugo, both were great! We also both did the 3 course selection. I ordered the zucchini crostini, which was super crispy and salty! My fiancé ordered the melon and prosciutto which was plated beautifully and came with a really great melon sorbet. For the mains, I did the cacio e Pepe, which they toss in a cheese wheel table side! The pasta was truly the star!! Lastly, I got the tiramisu which was delicious and came out in the top of a moca pot, so cute. Overall, food was very good, everything felt very fresh and high attention to detail. Definitely more of a special occasion spot due to price point. My only reservation about this place is the ambiance, we were seated in a very awkward corner next to the bar. I think if we were seated in a different area, our experience would have been much better. Due to where we were seated, a lot of the table side experiences were difficult to see and it was difficult to engage in conversation.

My friend and I wanted to go to Cafe Pelino but the timing didn't work out so we decided to try Pelino's Pasta. It is located in a cute little neighborhood, so you'll need to find street parking (pay by app in the area). The servers were wonderful! I honestly didn't realize it was a course meal setting, but the server did a fantastic job of explaining the menu (which rotates monthly to ensure the freshest ingredients!). The bruschetta is amazing. The focaccia is delicious, the pesto was perfectly paired with the blackberry compote. The l'oro d'Agosto was ok. The noodles were a little bland but the pieces pancetta was delicious. The saffron was difficult to pick out as far as flavor profiles go but it was fun to try!The torta della nonna. Now this. The passion fruit sorbetto was AMAZING. I don't typically like passion fruit but I could eat this all day long! The torte was so good in pairing with the lemon curd and toasted pine nuts. Overall, it was a fun experience!

What a cool experience at Pelino's Pasta. Having a reservation for this restaurant is a must as it is not a very big location and fills up fast. There is some seating outside but at this time of a year, people were asking to come inside. We had a reservation for 7 pm and were seated around 7:15 pm as there is very limited seating. This restaurant is very good but the portions are very small. There are three options on what you can order. One that has three courses, another four and the last is the chefs tasting with seven. If you are looking for a budget friendly restaurant, this is not it. The options start at $49 and go to $99. My friend and I decided to splurge and got the 4 course menu that is $64 that comes with an Antipasto, Pasta Piccolo, Pasta (main dish) and Dolce. All portions came over with big time gaps which was good for digesting your food. The meal did take 2 hours to complete so do not come in a rush. It is an experience not a quick meal. The menu changes seasonally and we came in Fall. We started our meal with an additional charge of Focaccia and Evoo that is made daily in house. The oil was so smooth and amazing. I highly recommend you adding this to your meal. Second, I got the Bruschetta con Mortadella e Cipolla which is highly recommended as well. The third portion that I got was Roselline con Mele which is an acquired taste and was good but did not love it. For my main pasta, I got the pasta made in a cheese wheel that does not leave the menu, Cacio e Pepe which was good but too cheesy for me. Lastly for my dessert, I got the La Strega d'Autunno and I recommend that as well. All the food was delicious and I suggest coming here for a try just know it's expensive, an experience not a faster meal and portions are smaller. It would be a great place for a birthday or celebrating an anniversary. I do not know if I would come again as I experience everything I needed and it was too pricey for me. Great experience to come once!

This was one of the best meals I've ever had at a restaurant the food was fantastic, the service was great, they have a fun vibe. Everything about the evening was wonderful. I will definitely be going back the next time I'm in town!

We did a wine pairing dinner and it was fantastic!! I highly recommend the experience. Food was divine and the pairings were appropriate. The owner of the featured wine (Valle Martello) was an added plus to the evening.

Great ambiance, decent location, mediocre tasting food and plating size could have been for a toddler. I am just shocked how they get away with the pricing and the quantity and quantity of the food. Online photos are zoomed in and deceiving.