My husband and I have visited Minecci's many times. We have not sampled their pasta dishes, what we have had is tasty. Our go-to is lightly battered cod topped with marinara sauce and a few kalamata olives. It could do without the breading, but it is very good nonetheless. Soup has always been good. Salads are plain, but serviceable. The one gripe I have had with their food is their veal parmigiana. I thought it was pretty cheap for veal and there is a reason for that. It is ground meat, not a filet.
The atmosphere is certainly dated and a bit dim, but I think it feels like a little family restaurant. The decor seems to be in good condition. It is not meant for an urbanite's night out, just a comfy spot for a low-key date or small family celebration.