I dined here three times during my 3 week stay in Roswell. I had the Ravioli Enchiladas the first time and it was amazing! Cheese raviolis topped with a New Mexico style sauce made for such a flavorful dish! The garlic butter rolls went really well with it. I believe my servers name was Lacie and she did a fantastic job making sure I had everything I needed. The second time I had the Green Chile Filet. That was also an amazing dish! Cooked to a perfect medium rare throughout and topped with a delicious green chile bernaise sauce. Magnificent! Since the filet was so awesome I tried the Blackened Ribeye on my third visit there. I know this is an Italian restaurant but I thought I had stumbled upon a great steakhouse as well. Unfortunately the ribeye had a lot of grisly parts and it wasn't very tender for being a ribeye. I wish I had more time to try out the other New Mexico/Italian fusion dishes which of course is very unique to Roswell.
Pasta Cafe Italian Bistro
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I dined here three times during my 3 week stay in Roswell. I had the Ravioli Enchiladas the first time and it was amazing! Cheese raviolis topped with a New Mexico style sauce made for such a flavorful dish! The garlic butter rolls went really well with it. I believe my servers name was Lacie and she did a fantastic job making sure I had everything I needed. The second time I had the Green Chile Filet. That was also an amazing dish! Cooked to a perfect medium rare throughout and topped with a delicious green chile bernaise sauce. Magnificent! Since the filet was so awesome I tried the Blackened Ribeye on my third visit there. I know this is an Italian restaurant but I thought I had stumbled upon a great steakhouse as well. Unfortunately the ribeye had a lot of grisly parts and it wasn't very tender for being a ribeye. I wish I had more time to try out the other New Mexico/Italian fusion dishes which of course is very unique to Roswell.
Honestly, we selected the Pasta Cafe Italian Bistro purely for the sign above the front entrance. The interior is quaint but can easily accommodate larger parties. The menu offers a combination of traditional Italian cuisine as well as fusion versions of traditional dishes. I opted for the traditional lasagna with a side ceasar salad. The salad was fresh with crisp lettuce and coated with the perfect combination of dressing and cheese. I don't think I could ever express how utterly delicious the lasagna was. While I admit the presentation was weak, the flavors were perfectly balanced. The sauce had the perfect blend of Italian spices to bring out the tang of the tomato, without being overly sweet. The noodles, cheese and beef were evenly dispersed throughout the portion. My biggest regret is that I won't be here tomorrow to order it again. For dessert, definitely the Tiramisu. The lady fingers while soaked were not so saturated as to be soggy. The espresso accent was milder than many other versions I have had and this low key flavor was a great accent tothe mascarpone.
Honestly, we selected the Pasta Cafe Italian Bistro purely for the sign above the front entrance. The interior is quaint but can easily accommodate larger parties. The menu offers a combination of traditional Italian cuisine as well as fusion versions of traditional dishes. I opted for the traditional lasagna with a side ceasar salad. The salad was fresh with crisp lettuce and coated with the perfect combination of dressing and cheese. I don't think I could ever express how utterly delicious the lasagna was. While I admit the presentation was weak, the flavors were perfectly balanced. The sauce had the perfect blend of Italian spices to bring out the tang of the tomato, without being overly sweet. The noodles, cheese and beef were evenly dispersed throughout the portion. My biggest regret is that I won't be here tomorrow to order it again. For dessert, definitely the Tiramisu. The lady fingers while soaked were not so saturated as to be soggy. The espresso accent was milder than many other versions I have had and this low key flavor was a great accent tothe mascarpone.
Good food and the portion is just the right amount not leaving too full or have to take some to go. Our server was great and friendly. The place feels classic.