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| - The first time I ate at Queen's Pasta Cafe was after a lengthy apartment move, so pretty much anything was going to taste like 5 stars at that point. I've been back several times since, but it's never been quite so calorically magical as that first time was. One thing that never fails is the quality of the freshly made pasta. What often does fail is the execution. If you're a fan of North American style pasta preparations (i.e. extra-large portions with heavy sauces), then this is probably the best you'll have, but if you're hoping for more authentic, light and fresh flavors, you won't get that here.
I recommend the Penne Carbonara, which, counterintuitively enough, is probably the lightest, subtlest dish on the regular menu. The specials are usually good too, but they can be pricey (they usually include a seafood pasta and a lamb pasta).
The interior on the main floor as well as the nice summer patio make this a great place for a cheapish dinner date in the west-end.
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