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| - After reading the reviews from whiners complaining about the prices and service at Cafepino I had to update my review. First of all, the service at Cafepino is better than I have experienced at most restaurants, not only in the valley, but in most of my travels in the US and abroad and at any price point. The staff are mostly charming French men (what's not to like about that?) and they are incredibly attentive, efficient, but not intrusive. I have never experienced a negative attitude or anything but a warm welcome from the staff and proprietor. As for the prices, yes they are on the pricey side, but all the food is incredibly high quality, fresh and completely made in house, including the pasta and desserts. The owner will whip up a special "house" salad on request to perfectly complement your entree. Last night he surprised us with the Monte Carlo...fresh greens, still warm roasted veggies and a light dressing with flavors to die for. This is not the type of establishment one goes to if they have to pinch pennies. If you want a bargain for your family of four go to a chain restaurant with dodgey ingredients, tasteless food, zero atmosphere, poor service and guaranteed heartburn. Cafepino is fine casual dining and priced accordingly.If you want a nice dining experience for a date night, casual lunch with friends or just a great glass of wine and dessert after a movie, Cafepino is the place to go.
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