Patricia's Pizza & Pasta

10/30/09

Amazing Everything!

by Chupi05 at Citysearch

At first I was confused because the restaurant was at capacity and I didn't see a podium where names were being taken for seating. I asked a few patrons outside and was told to just hang around until the owner comes out and acknowledges you.

But don't get me wrong, this place is totally unpretentous and the atmosphere is very relaxed. Great for family and friends to gather. It might be a bit busy for a low key romantic date but trust me, the food will probably outshine your date hands down!

Alex, the owner, is super attentive to every one who walks through the door. He has obviously rubbed off on his staff because no matter who you grabbed, they were equally attentive.

Alex was aware that this was our first visit and took his time to go over the menu with us. once he realized that there were many dishes that we had never heard of let alone tried, he encouraged us to try something new and even assureds us that if we were not happy with it tha he would replace it with another dish that we were familiar with, free of charge.

From the calamari, to the steak, shrimp scampi, roasted duck, and pasta...there wasn't one thing that we didn't love!

This was the first time that I enjoyed a meal starting with the bread basket to my expresso after dessert.

I didn't mind the wait and I will definately be back there for all special occassions and everything in between!

Thank you alex and thanks to your staff. This is the first time I couldn't wait to get home and add to the reviews for a restaurant.

• Pros: Service & Food
• Cons: No formal seating arrangments. Confusing for 1st timers

04/09/09

Don't waste your time or money; go to Enzo's instead

by CinnerG at Citysearch

After having had a mediocre experience at Patricia's a few years ago, I thought I'd give the place another chance. What a mistake! My portobella mushrooms were charred and burned, my chicken cold and when I mentioned this to my waitress, she barely apologized and when she returned with another vegetable she basically ignored me and practically slammed the food down on the table.

The waitress also messed up part of the order (we were only a party of two). However, when we entered Patricia's it was not yet crowded.

The busboy passed by the table numerous times with a pitcher of water in hand and did not acknowledge the fact the my glass was almost empty but went onto other tables to serve them instead.

If you're not a recognized patron or fit a particular stereotype, I gather you receive beyond mediocre service. I am dumbfounded as to how this place has received good ratings in the past. My experience at Patricia's has been 0 for 2 and I will NOT give it another chance. My biggest mistake -- actually leaving a tip. I should have just left my two cents on the table -- perhaps they would have gotten the hint!

• Pros: Convenience to other stores
• Cons: Lousy service, lousy food

02/04/09

average...

by scatone at Citysearch

Food was average, service was shotty, the place is very small, crowded. It's not bad, just average.