We thought that we would give Pasta Patio a try last night and decide for ourselves.
The restaurant was about 3/4 full at 7:00 pm but we did not have to wait for a table. The staff was friendly and we were seated promptly.
We ordered dinner (no appetizers) and started with the bowl of salad. It is clearly modeled after Olive Garden with a large salad for the table (with italian dressing). The salad was fresh and the bread was hot out of the oven.
The meals arrived a bit too soon as we were still settling into the salad and conversation. The portions were generous and the quality was a little lower than say Fratellos. The pasta dishes were well prepared, but the egg plant parmesian was too thick and tough. My wife thought that the chicken marsala was a little bland. I had the cheese ravioli and it was fine other than being completely drowned in sauce. I would suggest that they consider fresh grated parmesian also...the shaker of romano (I think) is a little too low brow.
My sense is that Pasta Patio is focusing on the value market and providing generous portions. That seems to be a decent model for surviving in the lakes region. Overall it is a cut below Fratellos or Lagos, but the prices are significantly lower.
Jetskier
