Welcome to Pastaio Cucina Rustica Italiana

“ 5 Stars - Delightful Top Notch Culinary Discovery This was our very first visit to Pastaio Cucina Rustica Italiano, and what a delightful surprise! Although we don’t live in the area, we were visiting family nearby and are already looking forward to returning. To start, we had the Mozzarella Cigars, an appetizer special made with mozzarella stuffed wonton wraps drizzled in hot honey….absolutely incredible! For our entrées, we enjoyed the Rigatoni Barese and the Chicken Piccata (Al Limone), along with a side of Bolognese. Every dish was served hot, fresh, and packed with flavor. Generous portions left us satisfied yet already eager and excited to explore more of the menu next visit. Our server, Jonathan, was outstanding, friendly, attentive, and efficient. The entire staff reflected the same level of professionalism and care. One detail that really stood out was the cleanliness. The restaurant was spotless from top to bottom, and I mean that literally. After each table was cleared, staff thoroughly cleaned not just the surfaces but even got down to wipe the chairs and table legs. That level of detail is rare and truly appreciated. The space is welcoming, with two nice sized indoor dining areas and a large covered outdoor patio, perfect for any group size. A couple of notes: there is a $4 charge for bread (not included with meals), and credit card payments incur a small additional fee, both clearly indicated on the menu. Overall, a fantastic dining experience. I HIGHLY recommend Pastaio to anyone who appreciates high quality Italian cuisine served with care and attention to detail. Bravo to the owners and staff! ”

“ Real Italian restaurant. Delicious, quality food for a great price and good portions and friendly staff! Sofia is a really good server. ”

“ We enjoyed dessert the most. Dinner was delicious. The appetizer was good. The wine was good. The service was great, if a little over eager with the silver wear exchanging while we were still eating at one point but they meant well! Will definitely be back ”

“ We just happened upon this restaurant while driving through Steubenville. It looks like a good restaurant so we stopped. The staff was welcoming and very informative and professional. They served authentic Italian dishes that you do not see in a lot of American Italian restaurants. Food was wonderful starting from the salad all the way to dessert. ”

“ I cannot say enough great things about this place. What a gem in the heart of Wintersville. We came for our anniversary. We were tested like royalty. The grilled pork special was SO GOOD. All of it was amazing from the bread to the gelato. I would come here again over and over. ”

“ We had a great first experience there! Brianna was a great server, full of knowledge and a great personality! We loved that the chef came out to check on us and make sure everything was up to par. We will definitely be back! Top notch! ”

“ We had the best evening last night. We went on our drive back from the Polar Express with 4 young tired kids. The owners went above and beyond to welcome the kids and keep them happy— including a special trip into the kitchen to scoop their own ice cream. The food and service were great and we can’t wait to come back again if in the area! Truly a gem of a place with great staff. ”

“ Our first time here and not disappointed. The food and service we absolutely out of this world. The staff was so friendly we felt more like we were invited guest rather than customers. I would highly recommend giving them a try if you haven't yet. ”