Pacini is portrayed as a stylish, family-friendly spot where the bread bar and ambiance are major pluses, and service is praised when attentive and efficient. Positive notes highlight a welcoming atmosphere, good options for halal or gluten-free diets, and well-liked dishes such as certain pastas, salmon, and tiramisu, with the bread bar and wine list receiving frequent praise. However, reviews also show inconsistency: some meals arrive overcooked or underseasoned, portions can be small, sauces lack flavor, and prices are often considered high for the value. Service speed and table layout are common frustrations, with reports of slow service and tables that feel crowded or hard to navigate. Some visits are highlighted for strong family-friendly experiences and great dessert choices, while others mention dull or disappointing meals and miscommunications in service. Overall, Pacini seems worth trying for the ambiance and bread bar, especially for casual gatherings, but potential diners should expect variability in food quality and value.
The decor at Pacini is really nice & the food was cooked properly. We ordered the steak platter & a pizza, & everything was enjoyable. I also appreciated the great variety on the kids' menu at a very affordable price my daugther enjoyed it.
Unfortunately, our experience at the entrance could have been better. Although the restaurant seemed quite empty, we were seated near the door on a very cold day while dining with our young daughter. We were also asked if we were finished while our table was still full, which made the meal feel a bit rushed. Overall, the food was good, but the service experience left us a little disappointed.
First time going to Pacini's & I gotta say I'm impressed overall.
From start to finish, we had excellent service & the food/drinks were perfect, only complaint I would say is the pasta was a little dry. Everything on the menu is well organized & appealing, & surprisingly informative to our tastes. They give vegan, keto & halal options which is quite nice for them to go out of the way.
The instant bread bar to start off was a welcomed surprise. We ordered a prosciutto pizza, a plate of linguine alfredo with added chicken breast, & a plate of steak with sea salt from Sicily. Everything was rich & flavorful down to the last bite.
I came with friends to eat pizza & it was not disappointing. Their duck pizza is really good & the service is fast. The hostess are all kind & smiley especially mina who brought us to our table. We will be back again!
Correct. Probablement une des pires salades César que j'ai mangé de ma vie. La vinaigrette c'est de l'eau ? Une chance qu'il y a le bar a pain... La lasagne crevettes était bonne. Je pense que si tu vas chez Paccini tu dois prendre quelque chose de basic. Pizza ou spaghetti sauce viande.
Good food & friendly service at reasonable prices. I just wish the service had been a bit faster, as we ended up waiting longer than expected even though it wasn't a particularly busy. I'd also give five stars if they were able to accommodate custom orders - I asked for sun-dried tomatoes on my pasta but was told it wasn't possible, & my wife only had three pizza options available due to some issue with the oven. That said, we'd definitely come back to try something else & hopefully update this review next time.
Oct 9, 2025
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Food was lacking in flavour. I was in a group of 7, 5 ordered pasta. Those who ordered pasta all added salt & pepper to their dish, & two of them had pasta that was undercooked.
Seems like getting pizza here is the way to go. But for the price you can definitely get better tasting food.
Fancy Decorated restaurant
The pizzas are so delicious
The NY Steak is amazing
Highly recommended for spending quality time with your friends & family
The staff are incredible, especially Madam josé
J'y étais vers la fin d'après-midi pour un petit snack & une bière. Une très belle place pour cette occasion! Malheureusement, la terrasse n'est pas très bien visible à partir de l'extérieur & il faisait un peu froid dans le resto. Le service de Jordan était exceptionnel par contre. Une pizza & une bière sont encore mieux si on les reçoit accompagnées d'un sourire d'un serveur.
