This place can be overwhelming when you walk in. The manager was very enthusiastic about the food. My wife and I both got the salume trio pellini and a side of artichoke dip. Our 2 year old got a mac and cheese bowl. My wife and I had some trouble deciding what we wanted in it at first, but eventually got it all in. We tried each others and were amazed that both tasted great and were completely different. The mac and cheese was bland and watery, but they replaced it with the pasta bowl, which was nice. unfortunately the kids pasta bowl wasn't amazing either. My 2 year old devoured the dip, which was good, not $5 good but good. I think the pellinis are a cool idea. the pasta in it makes for a great texture and you can mix it up. If you are wanting a good pasta dish, I'd say not here. Go with the pellini. And the manager said after we ordered that she could make a tiny pellini for my daughter. that isn't on the menu, but it should be. I don't think the current kid options are very good.