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They live up to their name - authentic Italian bistro!
My husband and I tried the downtown Pastini's for the first time last night and we were quite impressed. We prefer to support local restaurants and do...
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1/25/2008 Report as offensive
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They aren't even trying
I'm not an Italian cuisine snob, but I know what is good Italian and when they aren't even trying. We tried this place out a few weeks ago and were no...
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12/14/2007 Report as offensive
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They don't skimp on the scampi :)
It was hard at first to decide on a Recommended rating for Pastini. Then I realized I would only be docking them points because they're a chain restau...
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12/9/2007 Report as offensive
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time to try other Italian restaurants
Been here at least half a dozen times. Today we ordered spaghetti and meatballs substituting bolognese sauce for marinara. Spaghetti & Meatballs on me...
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11/29/2007 Report as offensive
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Excellent service, delicious food and lively atmosphere
I had a fabulous experience at Pastini last night. They were busy, but the server efficiently took our order and our food came out so fast we were ast...
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10/24/2007 Report as offensive
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Great Food, Great Service, and a Great Value - We Love it!!
My wife and I love going to Pastini. We are somewhat food snobs because we dine out for lunch and dinners multiple times a week. That said, we love th...
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10/24/2007 Report as offensive
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Just what I was looking for
I was craving pasta and Pastini delivered. The waitress was friendly and attentive even after a group of 8 came in after my friend and I. I had a deli...
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7/2/2007 Report as offensive
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overcooked, overpriced, over it
As the mother of two young children, I so wanted to like this local place. I've tried it 3 seperate times, but I refuse to lower my standards this muc...
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5/27/2007 Report as offensive
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Not Good
Our dining experience was very disappointing. The food was bland and the meat in the meat sauce was extremely dry. Cesear salad was weak as well. The ...
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12/19/2006 Report as offensive
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overall dissapointment
I went in to Pastini with my two daughters the other night and came out feeling very dissapointed with both the service, and the food. None of our pas...
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8/22/2006 Report as offensive
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"Step AWAY from the CHAIN RESTAURANT!"... and eat at Pastini's!!
Pastini's is my favorite restaurant in the Lloyd district............This is where to go when you want fabulous Italian cooking and a comfortable casu...
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8/22/2006 Report as offensive
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Pastini=Olive Garden
Although the service was very friendly and the restaurant was clean, it just reminded me too much of the Olive Garden. The servings were adequate at b...
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4/25/2006 Report as offensive
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Excellent!
I'm very glad I found this place! The food is delicious and flavorful, the staff is friendly and open, the atmosphere is very intimate, and for what y...
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4/14/2006 Report as offensive
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Nine raviolis for nine dollars... i'm serious
Well i've been here before and ordered salads everytime. I decided to try their ravoli and when i got it there was a small amount in the middle of a l...
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3/6/2006 Report as offensive
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Great food, great price
Two of us shared the artichoke-garlic bruschetta and a small Caesar salad, then each ordered an entree plus one cocktail each for the amazing price of...
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2/15/2006 Report as offensive
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best chicken fettuccini alfredo I've ever had
I've never had a bad meal there! I've gone with a party of six and every person loved their meal! It's a bit crowded but the food is worth it, and the...
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11/5/2005 Report as offensive
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Good Italian "Working Man" Food
After the mixed reviews I was happy to find the pasta very good, very Italian and very hot. It is very much like a Southern Italian trattoria, no fril...
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7/5/2005 Report as offensive
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Try the almond biscotti ice cream sandwich
Give the dessert a whirl, the almond biscotti ice cream sandwich with carmel was wonderful. For dinner I had the baked ziti, which is a favorite outsi...
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2/12/2005 Report as offensive
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Where's the bread?
Don't expect to get giant restaurant-sized portions here or get more than one small triangle of bread with your meal. And by meal, I mean just the pas...
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5/11/2004 Report as offensive
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PLENTY of food...great value
I've been going to Pastini for over two years and there is definitely NO change in the size of their portions. In fact, I can't think of another resta...
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3/23/2004 Report as offensive
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Great Food - small portions
Although we like this restaurant and travel from the southwest suburbs to get there, we probably won't return. The menu is good as is the service, its...
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2/12/2004 Report as offensive
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More pasta, less lire!
Pastini must be the best value in Portland! We have eaten here several times now and just love the wonderful pastas and reasonable wine list. The food...
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8/4/2003 Report as offensive
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McPasta
This place conjures up bad dining flashes of Macaroni Grill. Selection? My three favorites - Carbonnara, Gnochi, and Lasagna - all absent from the men...
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8/1/2003 Report as offensive
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Some Reviewers need a CLUE!
Pastini is a great restaurant! It is a place to get wonderful food fast, good service, and even better value. For those of you who think that it is no...
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2/18/2003 Report as offensive
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customer
the food was great but the service by the yooung man answering the phone was exceptioonal! He was courteous and helpful although I was being difficult...
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2/14/2003 Report as offensive
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Italian delight
We visited this location based on the ratings in this site. We were not disappointed. the food was good the wine good,seated quickly. and best of all ...
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2/8/2003 Report as offensive
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Best Italian Food in Portland
I consider Pastini Pastaria the best place to get Italian food in the city. All my friends rave about it, the food is to die for, the prices are outra...
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2/5/2003 Report as offensive
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Great feel
Great food but I thought a salad or soup should be included with the entree....
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1/31/2003 Report as offensive
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Dem dere pasta
I agree, Very good food for bargain prices. The pastas were splendid....
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12/25/2002 Report as offensive
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wonderful!!!
they have a butternut squash pasta plate that is to die for...
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12/25/2002 Report as offensive
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Overrated!
I was surprised to see so many "10" ratings, especially from earlier, so my high expectations were muted somewhat when the food hit the taste buds and...
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12/20/2002 Report as offensive
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Night out with 40yr old cuz
"Loud, bustling and sauted garlic in oil. An environment in which long lost family can get to know you through reminicent stories and amusing jokes. A...
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11/27/2002 Report as offensive
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Crowded? Noisy? Great!
A great place to go out on the cheap for good pasta. I try to go at least once a week and I'm never dissapointed. Consistent quality, service and food...
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11/9/2002 Report as offensive
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Bring your earplugs
The food was good and the price is right, but I have never been in a noisier restaurant. They have packed the maximum number of people in to a very sm...
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10/16/2002 Report as offensive
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Pastini own my heart
I ejoy the food and the atmosphere that this pasta resteraunt has. They have killer salads and the chicken sandwitch is to die for. It is not too expe...
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9/24/2002 Report as offensive
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WHAT VALUE?
Sure it's convenient and who doesn't love pasta? But you have to wait forever for a table and whaddaya mean it's a great value? I think they're overpr...
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9/5/2002 Report as offensive
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a delight within walking distance
Close to home, and offers delectable food. Be prepared for lines most days. Also be prepared for pasta that is luscious and worth the wait. Cozy atmos...
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9/3/2002 Report as offensive
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sophisticated pasta
we frequent this place at least twice a week....it is in our budget and we crave it, it is so good!!!...
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8/23/2002 Report as offensive
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Craving Roasted Veggies
This is definately the place to go for a roasted veggie sandwhich. Love this place for a great salad and sandwhich to share at lunch....
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8/15/2002 Report as offensive
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Crowded and LOUD! But good.
I love the food but you have to be up to the squished sardine feeling unless you get one of the three booths. It's very difficult to make conversation...
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8/15/2002 Report as offensive
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What's an Eatery for?
To taste something new and delicious! I'm impressed when I'm treated pleasantly, and taste a well thought out dish. Pastini does both well - so give P...
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8/12/2002 Report as offensive
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A "10"
great food at unbelievable prices! Pastini's is a great place to eat with friends and family....
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8/7/2002 Report as offensive
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threepete
I can't stop thinking about the penne pasta with Italian sausge in the light cream tomato sauce! This is one of those dishes I get cravings for!...
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8/5/2002 Report as offensive
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Great Lunch Spot!
I've been to Pastini a few times for dinner and happened to be in the area last week and decided to try it out for lunch. They were so prompt at getti...
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8/5/2002 Report as offensive
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Mouthwatering Experience!
This cozy italian restaurant is where we would take our family and friends anytime. Walking through the door with the mirrored walls and warm atmosphe...
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