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| - As it is very hard for my wife and I to identify our favorite food, having palates for the diversity the Washington DC Region has to offer in cuisine - what we do like to do is compare and categorize the local ethnic eateries, with the final outcome being whether it is favored enough to provoke our return to that establishment. Pacino's Italian is one we thought would be one of those 'return to' places we've in this region. Although for the diehard Italian food buff, this may not be the best place - it does fair well in its presentation, quality and taste. Its presentation and attention to the service detail seems lacking, both the prices and quality of the offering are worth returning - depending on who serves you! But, after such experience, we were pleased with the dishes we sampled. The Zuppa and Diver Scallops were very good! The scallops were fresh, and the ingredients well portioned and tasty. Our fave ended up being their excellent rendition of meatball sliders, and a very, very good Avocado, Basil and Tomato Bruschetta. Although on our second visit the service was way off we might be inclined to visit them again. They do make a good Rob Roy and their Cannoli is pretty good. Overall, this is the kind of place you can go to have a quiet meal, without hustle and bustle and have the choice to be by an outside fireplace, or inside quiet area. Bon Appétit from Gástro Ecléctico!
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