Pasta House Italian Restaurant

Best Italian food in Mechanicsville hands down

The food was absolutely amazing and would have earned this place 5 stars. However, we had about an $82 bill, we paid in cash with $100. We should have gotten back about $17 and some change. When the receipt was given back there were two mints and none of our change. We were going to leave the change as a tip anyway but to not be given the choice on how much we tipped was rude. The waitress was incredibly kind other than that one thing but it did leave a bittersweet taste in my mouth. I recommend paying with a credit card for anyone thinking of eating here. That all said it was amazing food and I would still recommend it.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

We were there for a group event. Service was good and food was very good. Well be back

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

7 of us with reservation. Food was very good. I had flounder stuffed with lump crab meat with creamy Parmigiano sauce. Service was perfect.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I didn't expect cloth tablecloths and napkins. Decor is nice old-school Italian. I had the baked ziti, with neatballs. Good flavor.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

I ordered the steak salad. Expecting the steak to be thick and savory... NOPE!!! They pounded the crap out of it, and extremely dry and bland. I would not even give this to my dog.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 5

This is the go to Italian restaurant in Mechanicville!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

This place is GREAT!

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

I’m honestly not sure how this Restaurant is still in business . The owners wife was absolutely rude & disrespectful. The lasagna noodles & the lobster ravioli was hard . The bread we received had fur or hair of some sort . The first time I’ve been to this place it was the worst experience. WOULD NOT RECOMMEND.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 1

We had a reservation for 7pm on valentines. We showed up at 645 and were told they hadn't even seated the 6pm reservations yet. There were so many people waiting, I couldn't even get to the hostess station so I messaged them and, then called them. I was told we wouldn't be seated until after 8, at the earliest. I can't recommend them based on the horrible customer service and the fact they ruined my wife and my first valentines as a married couple. We ended up leaving.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Busy and understaffed for Valentines Day. Which is so understandable for a small restaurant. They honor reservations just hard for them on such a busy day!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

reservations dont matter. you will wait up to an hour.

Service: 1

We came into Pasta House to sit at the bar and grab a to go order. We were instantly judged for wanting to sit at the bar. For an hour, we had to wait for an order and not get offered a drink. The manager or owner was so very rude and ignored us at the bar. The restaurant was not really that busy. This is the second time we have been there and customer service is truly sub par. My family will never be visiting them again. I have never been treated so rudely by the owner of an establishment.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

My husband and I were stationed in Italy for 4 years. While there we learned that American interpretation of Italian food is way off. After we left Italy in 1995, we only found three places that serve meals that reminded us of the food we had in Italy. One in St. Louis, one in Swaffham, Norfolk in the UK, and one right here in Mechanicsville, VA. , and not a one is Olive Garden (which has nothing remotely similar to true Italian food). Angel is a master chef, he and his wife Carla prepare and serve meals that are made fresh daily and remind us of the meals we had in Italy. We have been going here for eight years and have enjoyed every meal. Yes we tried a couple other places in the Richmond area, however they do not even come close to the quality of fresh, and perfectly flavored meals. We decided no where else is as good. Pasta House is a hidden gem and a well kept secret.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Hidden gem in Mechanicsville. Excellent food and very friendly staff! The Toasted Ravioli app and Chicken Florentine were both outstanding. Unfortunately, I got a tad too excited for my entree and failed to get a photo when it came out.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4