Troy Boscia
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Review of Quartino Ristorante
We recently visited Quartino Ristorante and tried a variety of dishes from their scratch-made kitchen. One disappointment was that they don’t make homemade noodles, which we expected from a place like this. While they do prepare their own appetizers and sauces, the pasta itself didn’t quite stand out.
The meal started with bread service, with olive oil and balsamic vinegar already set on the table for self-serving. Personally, I would have preferred it to be served with the bread rather than having to portion it myself.
As for the main courses, the Margherita pizza had an unusual taste—either from the cheese or the sauce—but overall, it wasn’t bad. I ordered the Chicken Parmigiana, which was delicious, though I had to add pasta separately, and unfortunately, the pasta fell short. My wife had the pasta with vodka sauce, which was spicier than expected, and she also felt it was underwhelming. My daughter had the Fettuccine Alfredo, which was incredibly thick and rich—definitely a dish best shared rather than eaten alone.
One major downside to the atmosphere was the bread-cutting machine, which was surprisingly loud and disrupted the dining experience.
Overall, the experience was just okay. Some dishes were enjoyable, but the lack of homemade pasta and a few flavor inconsistencies left us wanting more. While the food wasn’t bad, it didn’t fully meet our expectations, leading to a 3.5 out of 5 rating.