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| - Almost 3 years ago, I gave this place a very good rating. Since then I've dined there probably two dozen times and for the most part, my 4-star review continued to sum-up my opinion.
But as-of now, my opinion of Pasta Cucina has changed -- unfortunately.
They re-did their menu sometime last month, and after dining there a few days ago, it is extremely evident to me that their major revision of their menu is pretty much just an effort to lower expenses/boost revenue, and I no longer find good value in dining there. It's unfortunate, however I do look forward to trying the many other Italian restaurants in Henderson.
The new menu at Pasta Cucina is drastically smaller than their prior menu.
They no longer provide complimentary bread sticks with marinara & alfredo sauces for dipping. Now it's a small loaf of warm bread, with butter & vinegar & oil with balsamic vinegar.
Most of the main courses -- at least the pastas -- used to come with a side salad or soup. That is no longer the case.
In the past, the eggplant parmesan (& similar dishes) would come on a bed of pasta. That's no longer the case.
I ordered a salad ($9), eggplant parmesan ($14) and an iced tea & my bill was $27. That's insane. Staff is still friendly, ambiance is nice, etc. but as someone who had many a meal there BEFORE they totally revised the menu to boost profits, Pasta Cucina is no-longer a place I have any interest in returning to. I don't know how much of their business was from locals, but in looking at some other recent reviews/updates, I'm not the only 'local' to have posted about Pasta Cucina's downward trend. What was apparently done out of desperation to boost profits may very well doom the place. Too bad, but as I said at the beginning, I'm looking forward to spending my time & $$ trying other local Italian places now.
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