Chalet Ticino (formerly Pasta Grotto)

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bubblet

Joined 10 years ago

wow what a gem! - (update). New paint, new patio furniture, new decor inside - food still perfect! This a must try!(that's my update)

Don't let the terribly dated pink and forest green decor or plastic patio furniture outside put you off. I almost left when I saw the place but sooo glad I gave it a chance. The food was amazing and the service was top notch. I had a pork loin baked with brie which was part of a prix fixe (I chose a delicious clam chowder and to die for peach melba) all for $16.95. All the menu items seemed very innovative and there were certainly many to choose from. If you want fancy food (without the fancy prices) on an evening you don't feel like dressing up, this is the place to go!!

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neim1

Joined 9 years ago

Swiss Italian w/ heart. Stumbled across this gem of a place, in a quiet shopping center, by accident. Sunday night, its a one-man show, and the owner takes pride and care in the food. Cloth napkins but not pretentious. Pastas are reasonably priced with a good assortment of soulful sauces. Offers Rotolo, which is medallions of pasta filled with chicken, spinach and ricoota cheese with a house rose marinara sauce. I had potato encrusted fresh sea bass on a bed of carmelized mushrooms, carrots, and peas.. came with Wedding soup (chicken base, chard, pearl pasta, tiny meatballs) or salad. The food was damned good and the owners european training shows. He deserves more customers... check it out.