Pasta Pane offers a beautiful, raw and rustic environment in which guests feel not only welcome, but immediately at home; a familiarity that gives you the sense that you have been there before. Rooted in tradition, its menu is simple, yet delicious; approachable and comforting with straightforward, authentic, rustic food of the freshest and highest quality that bursts with flavor and distinction. Family-owned and family friendly it is from this uncomplicated and straight-forward style that Pasta Pane derives its name; which translates to Pasta and Bread.
"Due to unemployment I have found myself not going to dinner or lunch for the last 6 months so I thought the flavors and the whole meal was fantastic - but a more realistic view , my daughter who is a pilot and eats out fairly often thought it was just ok. Probably a 2 star, but me it was definitely a 3. Thanks for a great meal with my family."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: good for groups, vibrant bar scene, notable wine list, kid-friendly, romantic, special occasion
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"We made reservations on a busy Saturday night at 7:15 to catch up with old friends. The lobby was full of people waiting but we were shown to our table immediately! Our waiter gave us a list of specials but did not rush us. Service was amazing! He was there when we needed but not obtrusive. We started with crusty bread and extra virgin olive oil full of flavor. The food was hot, plated beautifully and delicious! The manager/owner (?) stopped by to see how everything was and when we told him it was our first visit he returned with 2 bottles of olive oil for us to take home. We will be back!"
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"Dinner and service were great as usual. Pork Shank and Daily Special Mahi MAhi were terrific. A large family next to us felt it was fine for children to be running, screaming, bumping into our table, and constantly in the way of the servers. I was quite surprised no one spoke to them. If hot food was spilled, it would be quite a liability. We were looking for a quiet Saturday dinner which was ruined by inconsiderate people. This is becoming more and more of an issue and restaurants need to adress how to kindly ask these folks to step outside for a few minutes. Another group that came in on the other side requested to be moved. It was quite annoying!"
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"Just moved from Saratoga to Clifton Park so we were happy to see a sister restaurant of two of our favorites in Saratoga - Chianti's and Forno Bistro. We miss Saratoga downtown but Pasta Pane helped us forget that we aren't there. Great night! We will be back."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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"Great meal-server was attentive and professional and friendly. Food portions good and filet and penne ala vodka flavorful. The owner engaged my 7 year old and sent over cappuccinos and a dessert tray after learning my husband just returned from Afghanistan. So thoughtful and engaging-great evening. Best restaurant in Clifton park!"
Dined on 04/19/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"We always love the food we order here. We try to go early before the lively night scene kicks off, since we have young kids. The menu is great for our toddler, and we enjoy just about everything on the menu as well."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly
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"We were a group of five, celebrating my mother's 68th birthday. It was our second time at Pasta Penne. Again, the service went above and beyond what to normally expect. Customer service is outstanding. They knew from the beginning we were celebrating my mom's birthday and they made her feel extra special. Not only the Happy Birthday in Italian and tastefully done, but a free delicious tiramisu and a small bottle of olive oil for her. I love this place!"
Dined on 04/07/2013
2009
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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"Love the atmosphere, great food, decent prices. Took a little time for our waitress to check back in on us after we made up our minds...and this was after 7pm. But, everything else was fantastic. Except they ran out of the beer I wanted, that made me sad."
Dined on 03/28/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic
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Review 11 for Pasta Pane
Overall rating
(Outstanding)5/5
OpenTable Diner
Food
(Outstanding)5/5
Service
(Outstanding)5/5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)5/5
Noise Level
Quiet
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic
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"Food was good, but it was very dark in the dining room with the glare of the sun coming in through the blinds. Ours was a group of four friends who had not seen each other in a while. I could not see the people across the table from me. We asked the waitress to close the blinds, which she did, but that made it even darker. Then the hostess came and reopened them. So we were back to the same problem. We ended up closing them again ourselves. It seemed like a constant battle with the blinds. Dinner was good, not great. Three of us ordered coffee, which tasted like it was from an old pot.... bitter. We asked the waitress about it and she said it was just brewed. We couldn't drink it. Sorry, but I don't know if I'll return."
Dined on 03/13/2013
2013
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"Food was excellent, as always for this group of restaurants. Pasta Pane seems to be moving to be more relaxed as opposed to its formerly, more formal atmosphere. Sat next to the bar, so it was quite noisy."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups
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"the menue had a great selection and the food was prepared perfectly. The time of delivery of the food was great allowing us to sit and enjoy our splendid wine between courses."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"The food was excellent as usual. The mussel appetizer is large enough to share among several people or to have as your entree. The filet mignon is always done perfectly and delicious. The servers and all of the staff are very friendly. We love this restaurant."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2008
Special Features: kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot
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"always have a good meal here. Waiters always friendly and table was ready when it was promised. Tables by bar where we sat where a little too close together and you could hear everyones conversations. Otherwise we were pleased as usual."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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"The only two bumps in the road were :my wife ordered palneta with her dinner. when the server brought the meal,there was no palenta. My wife told the waitress,then her helper,and then the mananger that was going table to table. The palenta arrived half way through the meal. The 2nd was milk for a creamer.this is a big mistake,as our friends were at another table with the same problem, and they offered them heavy cream.this was the topic of discusion."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2013
Special Features: special occasion
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"Dinner selections, especially specials, were great with tasteful presentation. Steak temped to perfection at medium rare. Great selection of craft beers. (i.e. Breckenridge Vanilla Porter)"
Dined on 02/16/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"Overall the food is great with generous portions. Does tend to be on the pricey side, which I don't mind once in a while. That noted, I thought the service was really lacking, slow and our server never returned after we received our meals to make sure all was good. Once he did return, it was to ask if we wanted coffee. I asked my companion is she wanted dessert, the server never brought it up. This, hopefully was just an bad experience and not the norm. Customer service can make or break a restaurant no matter the quality of the food..."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list
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"Stopped in for an early Valentine's Day dinner. All the staff was great from the front door to the wait staff to the guy bussing tables. Enjoyed the food too. Make a reservation so you can sit down right away on a weekend."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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"The food, service, and atmosphere were wonderful. I purposefully didn't eat my entire meal so that I could savor it one more time. We will definitely be back!"
Dined on 02/09/2013
2013
Special Features: special occasion
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"Great vibe but be prepared for slow service. Been twice and have waited a long time for apps and main to appear. Last time we closed the place. Fun scene and great huge bar in the center of the restaurant. The best bread in Clifton Park. The wait staff is professional but kitchen seems overtaxed. Had a large party and the place was packed. We waited for hours. Will return but also enjoy another local Italian as well if not better. The waits we experienced both times are a managerial problem not due to wait staff."
Dined on 01/23/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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"Had an excellent meal here Satruday evening. Had the meatball appetizer, followed by the pork shank for dinner, both were fabulous. Plenty of fresh hot bread pre-meal, overall great dinner great service."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"Great food, great atmosphere, great service. Always nice to go back here"
Dined on 01/29/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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"We usually love DZ restaurants and have frequented pasta panne many times. Our waiter was very efficient, however in an effort to refill drinks, water etc. he never said excuse me and was often "right there" as you were putting food in your mouth. The food portions tomato and moz. Had hardly any cheese and tomatoes and the dinner special (pasta) was over-cooked and the braised pork was hard and had no flavor. The meal itself was disappointing. I would normally recommend this restaurant for the yummy meals, but our recent two visits have not been up to par."
Dined on 01/25/2013
2009
Special Features: good for groups
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"The staff made you feel like you were their most valued guest. They took care of us with a smile, had a table ready for us at exactly the time of our reservation (and the restaurant was crowded), and never missed a beat. The four of us who were dining thoroughly enjoyed our dinners and the excellent by-the-glass wines. We would highly recommend Pasta Pane for a fun, informal evening out if you are looking for delicious meals and superb service."
Dined on 01/23/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, hot spot
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