Don't let the name fool you - Pasta Pirate is DELISH!
I've taken several people here, and it took some convincing. With a name like Pasta Pirate, people expect some kind of Italian Chucky Cheese. I get a lot of weird looks, but once they get inside and try the food they're hooked!
The restaurant is VERY small and intimate. You have to make reservations otherwise you'll easily have at least an hour and a half wait. While it's inconvenient for walk up dining, it adds a bit of "exclusivity" and insider/regular knowledge, which makes it kind of part of the fun.
The food is delicious and a great value for the money. Each dinner is served with amazing bread, salad and a glass of house wine. I highly recommend the clam Linguine with White Sauce.
If I could change one thing about this place, it would be the name. Then maybe I'd have an easier time convincing people to go! That coupled with the pretty much reservation only system and the small size (can't handle large groups) make it a 4 Star review for me. Still, overall great place to dine downtown.