Overall, reviews describe a mix of solid food and strong service, with frequent praise for the bread bar, the pizza and the pasta, and the welcoming atmosphere at Pacini. Many diners find the menu varied and the value good for Italian dishes, and several visits note meals that are well prepared or even excellent, with items such as cod en croute and gluten free pizza mentioned positively; however, some readers report overcooked calamari, dishes that have an industrial taste, and price or portion concerns. Service is described as attentive or exceptional when the restaurant is not too busy, though a few experiences mention slower service during peak times or moments when the staff seemed less present. A Valentine’s evening is noted as noisy and starting on a sour note for some, though the overall impression remains positive. The wine list receives praise in places but wine prices are noted as high by others, and the space can feel tight when full. Despite these notes, Pacini appears to deliver solid Italian cooking with generous portions and the bread bar experience, supported by friendly staff, making it a popular choice for families and groups.
Ce restaurant est l'un de mes favoris. Pour y être allée plusieurs fois, je suis toujours satisfaite. Le personnel est accueillant & courtois, l'ambiance & agréable & la nourriture toujours à point.
Malorie refused to give us a second menu, she said it is against the rules. Spent 5 minutes arguing with her, told her I will return it to her in few minutes, but no way she started talking about expecting groups & so on. I went to the shift manager & got another menu. Malorie spoke in a low voice we both could not understand her, so we asked her to speak louder, even though it was not any better. I travelled to 20+ countries around the world & during 76 years of my life I was never refused a menu at any place. EVER! This was not a good start to the evening/dining especially at St. Valentine's supper. Malorie put a damper on the experience. The food quality was excellent, but the full restaurant at that evening was extremely noisy. my advise to Malorie is to look for another career.
The manger called me today 17 Feb 2026 & to be fair to the restaurant I revised my rating to 3 stars.
Feb 17, 2026
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Souper de filles, bel ambiance on a été bien servi. Je trouve que les bouteilles de vin sont un peu chères il manque de bouteilles à prix plus raisonnable mais bon à part ça tout était parfait.
Deuxième visite en 6 mois, menu boissons pas a jour.
Demande bière en fût & la serveuse m'apporte un bouteille.
Elle me dit que le menu n'est pas à jour....6 mois de différences entre les deux visites avec la même problématique.
Sinon... bonne bouffe
Mais j ai été déçu de la nourriture, peux être que je me trompe mais je ne penses pas . La nourriture fait plutôt industriel, les lasagnes ça goûtes les lasagnes en barquettes. La décoration des assiettes bon je penses que le cuisine du lunch c est pas ça priorité.
Belle ambiance, portion généreuse & repas délicieux ! Le seul bémol a été le service. Le service était un peu long & la serveuse était peu souriante & peu présente.
Dec 20, 2025
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9.35 $ for a tiny bowl of minestrone soup it's not worth it...at least they should let us know before we order.....the apple crumble mmm not worth the price either...but the cod en croute with the pasta was so delicious...a really good surprise!!
Un beau restaurant Pacini. Valeur sur en famille pour de la nourriture italienne & une expérience bonifié par un indémodable bar à pain. Personnel sympathique & rapport qualité prix bon.
