Mastrioni's Cafe

Located on Rainbow. We had dinner reservations which on entry we realized were not needed. The waiter irritated me immediately by leading us to a small table when other couples were seated at larger tables. I told him a larger table would be where Captain Westie and his first mate would be seated this evening. We were served warm, but industrial Italian bread followed by cups of pasta fagioli brimming with beans, but not much else including flavor. Ms. Westie ordered the eggplant Parmigianino that was virtually tasteless and accompanied by a terrible marinara. I cast my lot with the penne with chicken and spinach in a pink sauce. Blah, blah, double blah. Our waiter continued to earn his paltry gratuity by failing to check back with us to see how we were enjoying our meal or if the water glasses needed replenishing. more

Excellent attentive service. Impeccable timing. The food is obviously made with ""amore"" - from the heart. All the flavors shout that it is made from scratch. The soup was rich and flavorful. The at lunch entree (chicken parmagiana) was cooked perfectly and well portioned. The veggie mix was crispy and buttery. The pizza was wood fired and perfectly executed. The wine list is fairly priced and well appointed. Can't wait to return!!! Pros: price to value. quality. service. menu. wine list. more

The 8.6 rating this restaurant has seem appropriate to me. I've become good friends with the owner, Peter Mastrioni, and he's definitely old school. Unlike many chefs, he's there most nights cooking your food himself. Ask him to recommend something and he'll not disappoint. Excellent Italian and seafood. more