The good: The service. Good servers, but there were only 4 tables of diners on Saturday night.
The bad: The food. First we ordered a couple glasses of wine. My red wine was served in a standard wine glass. My wife’s was served in a wine glass about half the size. Maybe the size of a big shot glass. I’ve never seen that before.
The Caesar salads were average.
I had the lasagna that looked like a hot pocket or a Hostess fruit pie. It was dry and bland. Also, it’s was unusually hot. I swear it was microwaved.
My wife had a shrimp linguine dish that she didn’t enjoy.
We ended up eating half our entrees.
We left our server a 25% tip because I felt sorry for her.
I was hoping the new management had figured it out, but a big nope .
Lisa Loerke Huff
We had such a good meal tonight! Best Caesar salad I’ve had in a long time-that may seem like a small thing, but most places have limp romaine and gloppy Caesar dressing out of a jar. This was bright and crunchy and I would’ve eaten it all night…but I had to eat my pasta which was also the bomb! Waitress was awesome and we will definitely be back, thanks chef!
Jennifer Keaton
Went with my kiddos for my birthday dinner- ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS!
This place is such a gem. Perfect for a date night. Delicious food and fantastic service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Vanessa Blansett
Ordered Scallops and Shrimp on a bed of linguini, expected some sort of white sauce but noodles were in water. Very little taste plus the shrimp were not deveined. Very disappointed. ☹️
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 5
Mary Ruger
Very good food and service. The new ownership has greatly improved the menu and atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ben Rose
Arrived around 5:30 on a Thursday afternoon and pretty much had the place to ourselves. Greeted immediately, seated, and waters were brought out with the menus. (BTW, our host and server, Bryson I think, has the best stache I’ve seen in 20 years and most importantly, is great at what he does) I had the cannelloni and my wife had the pollo tuscana piccata. Both were excellent. Followed up with a spumoni and got some tiramisu and cannolis to go. Had an out of body experience with the spumoni and the tiramisu serving would feed a family a five. Will definitely go back, probably sooner rather than later.
Pesto Cafe had always been one of my few favorites restaurants in town. It used to be so cluttered and crowded (and loud) but the cannelloni was so good I didn’t mind. We decided to try the new iteration of Pesto early on Saturday night and it was okay. The bruschetta appetizer was complimentary which is very generous. Our meals came with a fresh Caesar salad. My husband ordered spaghetti and meatballs which had always been omitted at the old Pesto Cafe. I ordered the cannelloni and was hopeful but it lacked all the delicious ricotta cheese and was really heavy on the meat mixture. The sauce was different too. I wasn’t overly thrilled with my entree. But I must say that I was absolutely delighted to see spumoni, an amazing type of Italian ice cream, on the desert menu and it might have been the best spumoni I’ve ever tasted. It was served with fresh whipped cream (possible mascarpone-based) was not overly sweet but delicious compliment. So if they adjust the ricotta cheese it will improve my favorite dish. And if not, I just will go for dessert. Also this was one of the rare places that was open on Sunday night. When your birthday falls on a Sunday night it can be really slim pickings so having this option was always appreciated.
Wheelchair accessibility: This restaurant is accessible. Might be difficult to maneuver when it’s really crowded but it’s easy to get by as needed.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Ernie Sanchez
We ordered food to go and they were not busy at all and we probably should have taken that as a sign. The food was mediocre at best and overpriced for what it was. The food was bland so we didn’t finish it and threw it away. I’m surprised this place is still open. I think it’s time to close the restaurant down and someone else should try again
Food: 1
Walker Martin
In an unassuming location, nestled into the side of a motel, comes the taste of fabulous Italian food.
I took my wife here for her birthday and we were impressed. Cannolis and Lasagna to equal any we have had, even in little Italy in New York.
This restaurant is definitely going on the list of places we will go for special occasions. What Wrights is for BBQ, this is for Italian.
Have you ever been somewhere that just absolutely surprised you and surpassed all expectations? That was our recent experience at Pesto’s by Lance!!! We devoured our food before I thought to get pictures. And HE has GLUTEN FREE pasta options. Salmon Santorini was exceptional. Caprese Salad yum! And the table LOVED the tiramisu.
Dietary restrictions: Gluten free options!!!
Parking: Easy parking!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salad, Tiramisu
Renata Shelton
My friends who've been to Italy says it feels just like being in Italy here.
Fantastic service from when you walk in to when you leave the building.
It's warm and inviting, no snobbery or hurriedness. In fact, I've been able to have really lovely slow moments here, just completely enjoying my food and cocktail, by myself and with company.
The food is so delicious! and the cocktails too! Haven't had anything that isn't delicious yet, after 5 visits, and the Eggplant Parmesan is my favorite, so far, - except for a seafood special that Chef Lance made last summer...
Genuinely love being here and bringing family and friends here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tiramisu, Pesto Pasta, Spaghetti and Meatballs, Caesar Salad
Sharon Napier
Finally found an Italian restaurant in Fayetteville to love, in addition to Boccas, and both are close to home! Harder to find than expected but glad we persevered, lol. Lovely evening with my husband at Pesto's tonight. Tastey food and great service and they areOPEN PAST 8 pm. Loved it!We'll be back?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pollo Tuscana Piccata, Caesar Salad
karan oswald
The spaghetti sauce was almost entirely tomato paste, could not eat it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Salad
Randy Brecht
What an absolutely amazing dining experience. The place has been remodeled inside. Lance, the owner makes everything from scratch. I could barely eat the entire dish because there was so much. The Tiramisu is homemade and out of this world. If you live in NW Arkansas and haven’t been there yet, you’re missing out.
The good: The service. Good servers, but there were only 4 tables of diners on Saturday night. The bad: The food. First we ordered a couple glasses of wine. My red wine was served in a standard wine glass. My wife’s was served in a wine glass about half the size. Maybe the size of a big shot glass. I’ve never seen that before. The Caesar salads were average. I had the lasagna that looked like a hot pocket or a Hostess fruit pie. It was dry and bland. Also, it’s was unusually hot. I swear it was microwaved. My wife had a shrimp linguine dish that she didn’t enjoy. We ended up eating half our entrees. We left our server a 25% tip because I felt sorry for her. I was hoping the new management had figured it out, but a big nope .
We had such a good meal tonight! Best Caesar salad I’ve had in a long time-that may seem like a small thing, but most places have limp romaine and gloppy Caesar dressing out of a jar. This was bright and crunchy and I would’ve eaten it all night…but I had to eat my pasta which was also the bomb! Waitress was awesome and we will definitely be back, thanks chef!
Went with my kiddos for my birthday dinner- ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pollo Tuscana Piccata, Tiramisu, Chicken Parmesan
This place is such a gem. Perfect for a date night. Delicious food and fantastic service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ordered Scallops and Shrimp on a bed of linguini, expected some sort of white sauce but noodles were in water. Very little taste plus the shrimp were not deveined. Very disappointed. ☹️
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 5
Very good food and service. The new ownership has greatly improved the menu and atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Arrived around 5:30 on a Thursday afternoon and pretty much had the place to ourselves. Greeted immediately, seated, and waters were brought out with the menus. (BTW, our host and server, Bryson I think, has the best stache I’ve seen in 20 years and most importantly, is great at what he does) I had the cannelloni and my wife had the pollo tuscana piccata. Both were excellent. Followed up with a spumoni and got some tiramisu and cannolis to go. Had an out of body experience with the spumoni and the tiramisu serving would feed a family a five. Will definitely go back, probably sooner rather than later.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cannoli, Pollo Tuscana Piccata, Tiramisu
Pesto Cafe had always been one of my few favorites restaurants in town. It used to be so cluttered and crowded (and loud) but the cannelloni was so good I didn’t mind. We decided to try the new iteration of Pesto early on Saturday night and it was okay. The bruschetta appetizer was complimentary which is very generous. Our meals came with a fresh Caesar salad. My husband ordered spaghetti and meatballs which had always been omitted at the old Pesto Cafe. I ordered the cannelloni and was hopeful but it lacked all the delicious ricotta cheese and was really heavy on the meat mixture. The sauce was different too. I wasn’t overly thrilled with my entree. But I must say that I was absolutely delighted to see spumoni, an amazing type of Italian ice cream, on the desert menu and it might have been the best spumoni I’ve ever tasted. It was served with fresh whipped cream (possible mascarpone-based) was not overly sweet but delicious compliment. So if they adjust the ricotta cheese it will improve my favorite dish. And if not, I just will go for dessert. Also this was one of the rare places that was open on Sunday night. When your birthday falls on a Sunday night it can be really slim pickings so having this option was always appreciated.
Wheelchair accessibility: This restaurant is accessible. Might be difficult to maneuver when it’s really crowded but it’s easy to get by as needed.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
We ordered food to go and they were not busy at all and we probably should have taken that as a sign. The food was mediocre at best and overpriced for what it was. The food was bland so we didn’t finish it and threw it away. I’m surprised this place is still open. I think it’s time to close the restaurant down and someone else should try again
Food: 1
In an unassuming location, nestled into the side of a motel, comes the taste of fabulous Italian food.
I took my wife here for her birthday and we were impressed. Cannolis and Lasagna to equal any we have had, even in little Italy in New York.
This restaurant is definitely going on the list of places we will go for special occasions. What Wrights is for BBQ, this is for Italian.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cannoli, Pollo Tuscana Piccata, Lasagna - Brunch
Restaurantji Recommends
Have you ever been somewhere that just absolutely surprised you and surpassed all expectations? That was our recent experience at Pesto’s by Lance!!! We devoured our food before I thought to get pictures. And HE has GLUTEN FREE pasta options.
Salmon Santorini was exceptional. Caprese Salad yum! And the table LOVED the tiramisu.
Dietary restrictions: Gluten free options!!!
Parking: Easy parking!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salad, Tiramisu
My friends who've been to Italy says it feels just like being in Italy here.
Fantastic service from when you walk in to when you leave the building.
It's warm and inviting, no snobbery or hurriedness. In fact, I've been able to have really lovely slow moments here, just completely enjoying my food and cocktail, by myself and with company.
The food is so delicious!
and the cocktails too!
Haven't had anything that isn't delicious yet, after 5 visits, and the Eggplant Parmesan is my favorite, so far, - except for a seafood special that Chef Lance made last summer...
Genuinely love being here and bringing family and friends here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tiramisu, Pesto Pasta, Spaghetti and Meatballs, Caesar Salad
Finally found an Italian restaurant in Fayetteville to love, in addition to Boccas, and both are close to home! Harder to find than expected but glad we persevered, lol. Lovely evening with my husband at Pesto's tonight. Tastey food and great service and they areOPEN PAST 8 pm. Loved it!We'll be back?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pollo Tuscana Piccata, Caesar Salad
The spaghetti sauce was almost entirely tomato paste, could not eat it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Salad
What an absolutely amazing dining experience. The place has been remodeled inside. Lance, the owner makes everything from scratch. I could barely eat the entire dish because there was so much. The Tiramisu is homemade and out of this world. If you live in NW Arkansas and haven’t been there yet, you’re missing out.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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