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7/20/24: Wow. Just wow. Excellent food, friendly staff, Pacino memorabilia all over the place (well, duh), a spotless interior with a large patio. What more could you need? Oh, music!! We are definitely going to return to Pacino's because if you see the brunch/lunch menu, oh baby, we want some of that! Our server, Javier, was exceptional: polite, funny, and just on top of everything. We never had to ask for drink refills or for the table to be cleared off to make room for more food. He was constantly checking in on us from the moment we sat down, and for the entire 2 hrs we were there enjoying the ambiance and delicious food. Appetizers: bread w/ vinegar & oil, caprese board, fried artichoke. Awesome. The artichokes being fried was a new experience for all of us; we had to force ourselves to stop munching or we wouldn't be able to eat our meals. We did devour the bread, though! Meals: chicken picatta, malenzane parmigiana (eggplant, gnocchi), taste of Italy (lasagna, chicken parm, fettucine alfredo). All of it hot, well flavored, loaded with cheese, and just damn good. Again, we had to stop because there was no way we were missing dessert. Desserts: dolce vita (pizza with ricotta, blueberries, basil, thin crust), salted caramel cheesecake, mousse di limone. All of it: well worth the calories! The pizza was on the menu as being black, not blue, berries, but that was the only hiccup with our entire orders. Pacino's was a 40 minute drive for us but as alluded earlier, we will definitely make that drive again. Such a great place!
My family has been coming to Pacinos since we moved here in 2016. We have seen many changes and improvements over the years but what has never changed is the heartbeat of the restaurant; the owner Frank. He serves his guests with heart and makes decisions to improve the guest experience. Like I said, we have been coming for years.. so long that my daughter even worked there for a time before heading to college. She loved her job and all that she learned there. At pacinos, youre treated like family and the staff does a great job of being attentive but not rushing you out the door. They get to know you and remember you name. All of these things are wonderful but obviously the star of the show is their food. I havent ever ordered something I didnt love! I included a few pictures of my personal favorites! Chicken Spaccarelli, Espresso Martini and Lemon Mascarpone Cake!
Nice vibe to this place upon entry. To begin, the server forgot water, leaving the glasses provided on the table empty. I ordered a coffee, and it was chafé (what brazilians refer to as a drink that is neither coffee nor tea). As an appetizer, we ordered stuffed mushroom caps, normally served at happy hour. They were very good, and the best part of the meal. Recommended. We ordered from the dinner menu at lunch time. Although one of the higher priced items on the menu, the sea bass was mediocre, lacking vibrant taste. The steak was the highest priced item on the menu, but the composition of the platter was inappropriate because it should have a protien, a starch, and a vegetable. In this case there was no vegetable. That said, the roasted potates were fantastic. The meat quality was below acceptable grade. We ordered spaghetti as an aside led by the notion that pasta was the house specialty. Although I'm a fan of spaghetti meatballs, the spaghetti cried out: rescue me I'm drowning in sauce! The dish presented closer to a soup than a sauce over pasta. The bar sits to the left and has a lively crowd on occasion. The venue presents a large space, so if you want to dine in peace you may avoid the bar area. UPDATE: My colleague insisted we visit again, claiming it was usually better than the visit described above. Indeed she wasn't kidding. My second visit was certainly improved. I had the salmon. Delicious. The fish gently flaked apart as it should, an amazing feat considering it may have been frozen at some point. The carrots and broccoli were excellent, and the grain complimented the fish well. Asparagus was good yet the stem was a bit stiff and ever so slightly undercooked, for me. The server was attentive and extremely helpful, almost as if she could read my mind and recommend an order I would enjoy. The calamari was good, but kind of dry and didn't seem fresh. The salmon is recommended. The bread basket was good too. I plan on returning. Upgraded to 5.
We had a party of 14, and the service was excellent. All of our drinks and food were timely. Cynthia and Jason did a great job. My favorite starter is the Roasted Brussels Sprouts with the pancetta bits and balsamic glaze—delicious. For entrees, I love the Spaghetti Carbonara and the Chicken Piccata, but I’ve heard the Lasagna and Spaghetti and Meatballs are the homemade dishes made from the owner’s grandmother’s recipes. I’ll have to try those next time. We had three people in our party order the Calzone and they all raved about it and how delicious the accompanying sauce was. Another friend ordered the Linguine with Clams and she said it was delicious and would order it again. Their chocolate cake is delicious too! The service is great, the staff is very friendly, the ambiance is nice, and this place has a great vibe. Update: Visited on 4/20/24 and tried the meatball appetizer with marinara and their dinner Cesar salad. They were both tasty. There was live music to celebrate the restaurant’s anniversary.
Three of us went to Pacino’s for an evening meal. Having never been to Pacino’s I didn’t know what to expect, though I had been told it was good. All the positive reviews I had heard were true. I felt comfortable the moment we came in and were seated. The staff was attentive and courteous and gave us time to chat without rushing us for our meal selections. The menu had a great variety of choices for all tastes from pastas, fish, steak and salads. The owner came to say “hello” and was very friendly and told us how and why he named the restaurant Pacino’s. I brought home some leftovers and the food was delicious the second day…I only wished I had more. I would highly recommend Pacino’s and definitely plan on going back!