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| - Tucked away in the Frys Shopping Center, Pesto's is definitely a hidden gem for any wine and Italian enthusiast. This family owned and operated restaurant is fairly quiet with a calm and inviting decor.
The main attraction for us is their Happy Hour deals which are arguably the best specials in the area. And when I say Happy Hour, it should really be Happy Afternoon, holy crap! Mon-Sat from 12-6p and Sunday 3-6p, they offer 9 different wines, martinis, and draft beers for $4-6 each. And they aren't pours that compliment the price! $5 for a FULL pour that's normally $12? Deal.
But their special's don't stop at drinks! They offer a great selection of appetizer style munchies from a bowl of olives for $3 up to a Mini charcuterie cheese board for $8. Needless to say we have frequented their Happy Hours a few times just for a nice affordable date.
In the times we've gone to Pesto's we've tried their Calamari, Honey Sambuca Chile Wings, Personal Pizza, Meatball Sliders, and Bowl of Pasta. The champion of these is definitely the wings. 6 good sized wings with a flavorful and (legit) spicy wing sauce. Yeah, can I have like 20 orders of this? Thank you!
Their pizza is also amazing. While I have yet to try a signature pizza, their personal pizza was enough to sell me on trying their normal pizza. A reasonable size crust that is cooked till crispy and isn't overly doughy with a balanced blend of cheeses. The tomato was well balanced and complimented the pizza without flooding it.
The Pasta Bowl and the Meatball Sliders were a slight let down, mainly due to the tomato sauce. The meatballs themselves were great but the sauce on both dishes was a bit too sweet for my liking and a slightly watery. But both plates were still enjoyable to eat, especially at the happy hour price. Just not my thing.
All in all you're going to have a great dining experience here. The staff has always been friendly and on top of things and the prices are beyond reasonable during their "Happy hour". Makes for a great afternoon date before hitting the movies or headed out on the town.
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