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 food was 2/5.. drink from the bar was 1/5.. I ordered a NY strip steak & for the price it should have been perfect.. was bit tough & I ordered it medium.. service was 3/5... I personally think the prices are too high for the bland food, the restaurant is nice but the food absolutely sucks! Sadly
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.
Mar 5, 2026
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We ordered traditional Syrian dishes during our visit for lunch. Unfortunately, the meat platter was overcooked, the portion size was quite small, & the price did not reflect the quality or quantity served.
The calamari were initially served cold & overcooked. We sent them back, but the same plate was returned to us - slightly warmer, yet even more overcooked.
On a positive note, the hummus was very good, & the cheese rolls were also enjoyable.
We are not sure whether the timing (during Ramadan) may have affected the food quality. However, we left feeling disappointed. We do not mind paying higher prices when the food quality justifies it, but in this case, it did not meet expectations.
I ordered a fried calamari was was hard & dried, the salmon dried & no taste , the lasagna dried & very salty. The service is super fast we are not even having time to go the bread station & our appetizers, main course come at the same time no time to enjoy our food. The menus is very pricey for this type of restaurant.
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.
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.
Nicely decorated,renovated restaurant.
Order sangria, they brought the wrong one but changed it.Sangria not the best we have had small pitcher for price.
Our reservation was father's day at 630pm
Meal only served at 800pm
Long wait no appetizers
Thank goodness for bread bar.
I had lasagna with agrula salad,mushrooms,
Meal decent, portion size small.Spouse had spaghetti with meat balls,portion good but lacking sauce.
I hope they improve or they will be closed. INTERESTING, no one has replied to my post & edited my photos with comments,not impressed
Food was expensive for what it was, the salmon was overcooked, although the waitress said before'our chefs typically cook the salmon on the pinker side, I hope that's ok!' However it was tough & way overcooked.. The pesto pasta that accompanied it was very bland & needed a lot of salt.
Caesar salad was good & the chicken was decently portioned but the salmon seemed like a waste of money.
Beer prices are quite elevated to be honest. The meal was about 25% more expensive than it should have been.
