Come taste a delicious dish at Queen's Pasta Cafe. Discover a menu featuring a variety of pizzas and pasta, priced at 11$ to 25$. Their atmosphere has been described as casual. Come unwind on their terrace under the sun. They are open at night all week. You can get there not only by public transit but also by car.more...See more text
After reading all of the scathing complaints here, I was a bit hesitant to try this restaurant particularly on a holiday. However, we arrived to very pleasant greeting and were seated immediately at a window table beside the entrance. The service was very good and attentive and they responded immediately to our special requests (my 90-year old Mother was with us). The food was quite good and we all enjoyed our drinks, appetizers and main courses.
HOWEVER! I was disappointed that they have apparently rescinded their "NO KIDS" policy. I chose this restaurant because I absolutely hate having the enjoyment of my meal utterly obliterated by inconsiderate parents who expect everyone around them to endure their offspring's whining, squirming and screaming. If you can afford to dine out here, you can afford a babysitter. Contrary to your belief, not everyone is as enthralled by your little darlings as you are. LEAVE YOUR KIDS AT HOME!
Finally, one other small complaint. This restaurant needs somewhere to place patrons waiting for a table. While we were seated in the window area, we were subjected to constant jostling from new comers and their derrieres hanging over our food while they waited for tables. The restaurant could do with one or two less tables to reduce that "sardines in a can" feel of the establishment when it's busy.
My wife and I returned after a 4-year absence, as we frequented Queen's Pasta throughout mid-90's up to 2004. The first item on the pasta menu we both truly enjoyed is as fantastic as we remember it from the past. It's refreshing to return to the sensation on our taste buds ! The service was impeccable, and the ambience was very inviting. It looks like we will become weekly regulars once again.
Food: The ceasar salad was ok, nothing too special though, especially for an Italian restaurant. The pasta itself tasted very fresh and was cooked perfectly. The sauce was described as garlic parmesan cream, however I didn't taste any garlic. They were very generous with the bacon, and it was the main flavour of the dish. Order the half portion because it's quite filling.
Prices: Sharing an appetizer and splitting an entree will really help with their prices. I stayed clear of the Specials because they averaged 25$.
Wait Staff: Very pleasent and very helpful.
As has been said before, the service can be appallingly rude. We had a reservation for 7:30 and were asked to wait outside on the pavement until our table was ready.....after 8pm! hostess was arrogant and condescending, manager "too busy" for us. No apologies, no concern. We won't risk being embarrassed by suggesting this place to guests again, and won't be back. Food was average, wine list mediocre.
Great place...I've never had a bad meal here! And to all of those people who expect no kids, maybe try and dine in another area next time! BWV is full of kids and deserve to go to restaurants too!
