12/27/08

Charming restaurant - good food!

by michelle_h

My Grandparents lived on Kinau street when I was growing up, so we passed by Auntie Pasto's while driving to other destinations for years. For some reason, we never thought to eat there all during my childhood. I was always fascinated with the ambience the place emitted, however... the red and white checkered tablecloths and general warm glow of the interior - seen through the windows from outside. Finally, when I was a teenager and was asked where I wanted to go to dinner for my birthday, I rememered Auntie Pasto's. I was not disappointed with my selection. I enjoyed the sausage and peppers pasta I ordered immensely. Every time I have been here since, the service and food has been good. Now that I live in Portland, OR, I find myself missing Auntie Pasto's. I need to make sure I stop by on my next visit home.

• Pros: Food and ambience.
• Cons: parking - no lot and located in busy area.

10/27/08

The food is not what it used to be

by jodyferchaud

Under cooked pizza crusts, changes in recipes , substitutions in main ingredients without informing the guests made for a most unpleasant dining experience.

• Cons: The food recepi's are not the same. The food isn't good anymore.

09/14/08

Service Dillema

by 4222222

The line out the door wasnt as long asI remembered it to be, 3 years ago.

I thought to myself GREAT! I havent been in there before let me check it out on a saturday night with guests.

I was standing at the door with my Niece and her Fiance',

NO one greeted us for a good 8 minutes.

When we were finally acknowledged and sat

NO waiter came by for a good 10 minutes.

I wanted to order some wine before appetizers

Waiter didnt offer something to drink.

No Friendly introduction was made upon our arrival.

I was a bit dissapointed, but held my composure. I practically had to tell the waiter that I wanted to order coctails and appetizers, he wasnt in the mood for the suggestive selling approach.

I wasnt quite impressed with the artichoke pizza, it was tasteless. I could tell that my guests didnt like their entree's as well, they didnt eat much.

Are these sauces prepared from a can? our waiter said that some of the sauces are homemade and most are can products.....That threw me for a Loop!

I thought that the owner was a real Italiano where the sauces are made from scratch.

I love authentic Italian food but haven't found any on this island. Is there any others that is not owned by some Asian fella' making up some kinda' pasta dish with chow mein noodles.