I visited about two weeks ago (July 23rd) around 6:00 PM without a reservation.
My server was James, and he was a great guy—friendly, professional, and attentive throughout the entire meal.
I’m definitely not an Italian food connoisseur, but I thought the food was fantastic. Since I’m not a fan of alcoholic drinks, I wanted to try a mocktail. James asked about my preferences and recommended a non-alcoholic Aperol Spritz (if I remember the name correctly), and it ended up being a great choice.
The bruschetta was outstanding—honestly, I enjoyed it even more than the bruschetta I had at Lombardi’s in New York, the historic pizzeria. (It originally came with three pieces, but I had already eaten one before taking the picture.) The ingredients tasted incredibly fresh, and the balsamic glaze (if that’s what it was) was perfectly balanced. It wasn’t overly acidic or overpowering; it had just the right amount of sweetness, and the tomatoes were both sweet and savory. It was easily one of the highlights of the meal.
For my entrée, I ordered the Fettuccine al Filetto. The steak was good, and while I’m generally not much of a pasta person, I really enjoyed this dish. Pasta usually leaves me feeling bloated, so I tend to avoid it, but this one didn’t make me feel that way. I’m guessing the freshness of the ingredients made a difference. The portions were also very generous—I had plenty left to take home.
To finish, I ordered the tiramisu. It wasn’t overly sweet, which I personally loved. Unfortunately, I forgot to take a picture of it.
Overall, the food and service were excellent, and I’d definitely come back.
P.S. I also wanted to give James an extra shout-out. The couple seated next to me seemed to be giving him a hard time while tasting wines. They didn’t like one of the wines they ordered and asked him to open another bottle of the same wine, then commented that the first bottle tasted “awful” and shouldn’t be served. I’m not a sommelier, but from listening to their conversation, it didn’t really sound like they knew much about wine either. Regardless, James handled the entire situation with professionalism and patience. I honestly don’t think I would have handled it as calmly as he did. I left before they received their food, so I don’t know how the rest of the evening went, but James absolutely deserves recognition for how professionally he handled a difficult table.
Amanda
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March 08, 2026
very intimate setting, great esthetic, and the food quality was above what you would expect for Pendleton. I was very surprised at the quality of the food but only because i hadn't heard much about it, would dine here again and loved everything that I tried that our Group had. The pistachio sorbet was by far the best, but the chocolate and mango were just as good.
Emily Young
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February 19, 2026
Never have I ever been to a restaurant for a birthday dinner and gotten a hand written card from the staff!! It truly is the little things, and for me that was just such a wonderful touch to our first dinning experience. Lovely service and absolutely delightful food, can’t wait to dine again!
Lisa M
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June 18, 2025
This place is absolutely phenomenal! The food is so good and definitely authentic (no peas in the carbonara here). Since coming back from Italy, this is the only place that measures up
Also, We went for a birthday and we got a card which I thought was really sweet. If I lived closer, I'd be there all the time. Definitely worth the drive.
Gina Hughes (G Hughes)
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April 26, 2024
We took my Italian mamma here for her birthday. Great staff! Great food. I hate to say I devoured most of my ravioli before I remembered to take a picture. Mom had Lamb, which was excellent. They made something that wasn’t on the menu for my sister at her request. Everything we had was so good.
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I visited about two weeks ago (July 23rd) around 6:00 PM without a reservation. My server was James, and he was a great guy—friendly, professional, and attentive throughout the entire meal. I’m definitely not an Italian food connoisseur, but I thought the food was fantastic. Since I’m not a fan of alcoholic drinks, I wanted to try a mocktail. James asked about my preferences and recommended a non-alcoholic Aperol Spritz (if I remember the name correctly), and it ended up being a great choice. The bruschetta was outstanding—honestly, I enjoyed it even more than the bruschetta I had at Lombardi’s in New York, the historic pizzeria. (It originally came with three pieces, but I had already eaten one before taking the picture.) The ingredients tasted incredibly fresh, and the balsamic glaze (if that’s what it was) was perfectly balanced. It wasn’t overly acidic or overpowering; it had just the right amount of sweetness, and the tomatoes were both sweet and savory. It was easily one of the highlights of the meal. For my entrée, I ordered the Fettuccine al Filetto. The steak was good, and while I’m generally not much of a pasta person, I really enjoyed this dish. Pasta usually leaves me feeling bloated, so I tend to avoid it, but this one didn’t make me feel that way. I’m guessing the freshness of the ingredients made a difference. The portions were also very generous—I had plenty left to take home. To finish, I ordered the tiramisu. It wasn’t overly sweet, which I personally loved. Unfortunately, I forgot to take a picture of it. Overall, the food and service were excellent, and I’d definitely come back. P.S. I also wanted to give James an extra shout-out. The couple seated next to me seemed to be giving him a hard time while tasting wines. They didn’t like one of the wines they ordered and asked him to open another bottle of the same wine, then commented that the first bottle tasted “awful” and shouldn’t be served. I’m not a sommelier, but from listening to their conversation, it didn’t really sound like they knew much about wine either. Regardless, James handled the entire situation with professionalism and patience. I honestly don’t think I would have handled it as calmly as he did. I left before they received their food, so I don’t know how the rest of the evening went, but James absolutely deserves recognition for how professionally he handled a difficult table.
very intimate setting, great esthetic, and the food quality was above what you would expect for Pendleton. I was very surprised at the quality of the food but only because i hadn't heard much about it, would dine here again and loved everything that I tried that our Group had. The pistachio sorbet was by far the best, but the chocolate and mango were just as good.
Never have I ever been to a restaurant for a birthday dinner and gotten a hand written card from the staff!! It truly is the little things, and for me that was just such a wonderful touch to our first dinning experience. Lovely service and absolutely delightful food, can’t wait to dine again!
This place is absolutely phenomenal! The food is so good and definitely authentic (no peas in the carbonara here). Since coming back from Italy, this is the only place that measures up Also, We went for a birthday and we got a card which I thought was really sweet. If I lived closer, I'd be there all the time. Definitely worth the drive.
We took my Italian mamma here for her birthday. Great staff! Great food. I hate to say I devoured most of my ravioli before I remembered to take a picture. Mom had Lamb, which was excellent. They made something that wasn’t on the menu for my sister at her request. Everything we had was so good.