Geez, I can't believe I hadn't reviewed Pasta Primo before. I thought I was coming back to update my review. No such luck.
My partner and I decided on a 5:15 PM Movie at the Shea 14 and earlier in the day I had noticed a BOGO coupon for Pasta Primo in the paper. Since it's been way too hot to cook dinner and a movie sounded great.
Having been to Pasta Primo several times before for lunch we knew what to expect. It's what I consider a somewhat fast casual place, the type of restaurant you wouldn't expect to be busy on a Friday night. Boy was I wrong.
When we arrived there was only one table left and we were directed to sit anywhere we'd like. Well, that choice was easily made. We were immediately greeted and offered and served drinks along with a delicious plate of bread and pesto dipping sauce - yum! The place was really bustling and the servers were hustling.
Shortly after our drinks arrived our waiter came back to take our orders. Unfortunately they were out of Eggplant Parmesan, my first choice so I settled for Chicken Marsala. Actually we both ordered the Marsala.
Our entrees came quickly and were presented well. A nice portion of chicken topped off with portobello mushrooms and a side of spinach. My partner had hoped for a side of pasta, but still really liked his dish.
Pasta Primo is much better than some of the "chain" Italian Restaurants and the BOGO coupon made it even better. Ask to be included on their email list and you'll get even more deals.