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| - My first dinner at Pasta Cucina in Sunset Station, not sure why it took so long to finally try dining here, but I will say it was very good.
Service was excellent and you never had to ask for more water in your glass. Empty plates were taken away promptly and overall the food was prepared perfectly.
I just realized from the other Yelp reviews, that the red and white sauces on the table was for dipping your breadsticks, but since the bread kind of reminded me of the same breadsticks from Olive Garden and they don't offer dipping sauces (that I am aware of), I didn't put 2 and 2 together and just wondered what those sauces were for. I do like oil and balsamic vinegar for my Italian bread, but either it was too far away, not on the table or I just plain ole didn't see them, I didn't use them.
The red moscatto wine was very light and fruity, if there was ever a wine geared for children this would probably be it!
Ceasar salad was good, nothing to write home about though. The fried mozzarella looked store bought, but the reviews here say they are freshly made in house. Caution, they are very cheesy! I had cheese overload on my first bite and was headed for "gag city", but I recovered with no dire consequences. The bruschetta appetizer was crispy and very tasty as was the calamari.
I ordered the Shirmp Alfredo and it too was very good. 6 or 7 juicy shrimp and the pasta was cooked perfectly with it's accompanying Alfredo sauce.
The serving was a normal size, but as I ate and ate the pasta seemed as though it would never end as it was the case with a few others dining at the table, some taking leftovers home in a box.
Overall a memorable dinner presented with classic Italian flare, great company, great food and great service! Entree pricing is very reasonable with much of it below the $15 mark.
The restaurant is open air with all the surrounding casino noise flowing in, so if you are looking for a quiet atmosphere this probably isn't for you.
Waiters are wearing casual Levis, with a black apron, white shirt and a tie. I'm not sure why they are wearing their street clothes pants, but I've never been to Italy so never mind.
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