Pasqualino's Italian Restaurant

While visiting Bryson City, we decided to give this restaurant a try. We were quickly seated then greeted by a friendly young waiter named Griffin. He was able to tell us about the restaurant as well as the food choices. Once we placed our order the food arrived quickly. I had the chicken noodle soup to start with and it was wonderful. My main meal was the Baked Tortellini. It was just as good as the soup. I would love to go back and try some of the other dishes if I ever get back in the area. Definitely worth the visit.

Absolutely fantastic food! Great service, nice atmosphere. Meal prepared quickly and of very high quality. Our server was an older gentleman with a great personality, and very attentive. Although we've visited this area many times before we've not been at this restaurant previously. We'll absolutely be back soon!

My husband and I were in Bryson City for our anniversary and stopped into Pasqualino's for dinner. The food was phenomenal, the customer service from beginning to end were superb! If you're in the area, you don't want to miss it! The chicken parmesan is perfection, and you should definitely try the tiramisu and sangria while you're at it!

We had a wonderful dinner tonight at Pasqualino’s Restaurant. Our server, Jackson, was great (he was spot-on with his recommendations) and our dishes excellent. I had the Manicotti (picture); my husband had the Meat Lasagna.

PS Side story: we had made reservations at the Everett Hotel Bistro (across the street) and we cancelled our reservation there in favor of the menu (and wine list) at Pasqualino’s. The BEST DECISION for us . . . (and it was our anniversary)!
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It's a genuine, honest to God, Italian restaurant. The owner (I believe he was anyway) took our order and I believe may have cooked it. The old saying goes, "never trust a skinny chef..." Well, he appears pretty trustworthy! We were there on a cold, wet Thursday around 2:45 pm and there was only one other occupied table in the place. One other table came in as we were finishing. We are all seated near the window as the rest of the place was a bit dark for lunch. So it's a little dark in there, and a little worn, but again, real Italian restaurant... It's one big open dining area with enough small tables to seat maybe 100 people. My wife got the manicotti and it was amazing. I got a pizza and it was okay. The staff were all having their lunch together in the middle of the dining room by the time we finished and the owner interrupted his lunch to come to the register and check us out. I feel the service would have been super if we weren't there at such an off hour on such an off day. It was good enough that we'll be back again when in the area. Good food, authentic for sure, good service all 5 stars. Atmosphere and cleanliness 4 stars.

I truly cannot say enough good things about this little restaurant. Today was our second time here. Our first was October of 2022. We had side salads and pizza. We loved it so much we made this our first night of vacation dinner choice on this trip. Once again, we got side salads and pizza. There's only one way to describe their pizza..... PERFECTION 😋. The crust is crispy, not chewy at all. Just the right amount of mildly seasoned sauce, just the right amount of cheese and toppings as well. The atmosphere is old world Italian. What I like to call casual dining with a classy flare. The minute you walk in the door, you feel at home. The entire staff is attentive to each guest with excellent service. I love this place so much, I want to take it back home with us. We just may have to drop by again this week before we head back home to try one of their pasta entrees.

We ended up back at Pasqualinos two days later for pasta. My husband had chicken parmigiano with pasta and marinara. I had spaghetti with meat sauce. Side salads for both of us. And of course their delicious fresh made bread sticks with garlic and red pepper olive oil. Everything was absolutely delicious. The salads were fresh, the pasta cooked perfectly al dente, and the marinara sauce...perfection 🤌.

My apologies for the pictures on pasta night. We started eating before I remembered to snap the pictures.

Amazing and Authentic traditional Italian and American Italian cuisine. Deserves at least one Michelin star if not two. I have not eaten at every restaurant in Bryson City however I can tell you it would be very difficult to top this place. Must have the dinner salad with house dressing. The house dressing is one of a kind and hits every tastebud in your mouth. I have traveled all over the country and rarely do you find Italian food this exquisite.

Recommended by a local to try this Italian restaurant in downtown Bryson. Glad we did. The chicken parmigiana was delicious. My wife got the Manicotti, which was also very good. Good service and quick. Only thing I’d change was maybe have some music playing. It was deathly quiet. All in all a great experience.

Absolutely loved my experience here. Service was excellent, didn't have to wait very long for our food, mind you this was during a Saturday night dinner rush, and we received very generous portions at a good price compared to other restaurants. The food was great, all had a very homemade and fresh feeling to it. The house-made balsamic vinaigrette was delicious, and the bread along with the dipping oil was both never ending and delicious. By far my favorite experience at an Italian restaurant. Will have to come again someday and try the pizza.

I highly recommend the chicken Parmigiana.

Phenomenal! My husband and I ate here twice on our trip to Bryson City for our anniversary. We had take out on our first night and dined in on another night. The food, owner, staff and prices were excellent. If you're visiting Bryson City make sure to put this gem on your dining list!

Great food, wonderful atmosphere and wonderful service. I had the 14oz ribeye, pasta Alfredo, a salad with Bleu cheese and the Carmel cheesecake for dessert. All were very good. I was there with four other people who also really enjoyed their meals.

Hidden Gem! Highly recommend! If you are passing through Bryson City you gotta stop here and eat. ITS FANTASTIC!

Pasqualino's is the real deal... NOT a fake preying on tourists! One bite of the veal told me everything I needed to know. Order with confidence and EAT!!

Came here after we discovered the Pizza Hut down the road was closed for no good reason. The pizza here didn't disappoint!! The crust on the pizza was cooked to perfection. Not tough, like so many other pizzas are. Great service and atmosphere as well!

This place was packed when we arrived for dinner. But they were able to turn the tables over very quickly, and we were seated relatively fast. We were told by numerous people that it would be worth the wait, and they were right. Every member of our party enjoyed their meals. The cheesecake and tiramisu were both delicious.

Pasqualino's is a staple in Bryson City.
A good sized restaurant with plenty of seating.
If you can arrive around 5PM you can avoid the dinner rush.
The absence of bright lighting gives it some ambiance.
All our orders came in without extensive waiting times.
The menu has quite a few choices and you'll find all your favorite Italian dishes.
Everyone on our party made different choices.
And everyone seemed happy.
There are a number of deserts on offering and I picked the Tiramisu which was a nice portion.
All in all a decent place.
Not cheap but not expensive either.

What a delicious Italian spot! We had Jackson as our server & he was truly amazing, so attentive and kind. Extremely helpful with all our questions! He even prepared the cannoli himself, which was mouthwatering. The food came out so fast and it was delicious. Hefty portions well worth the price! I got a glass of wine & a three course meal for two for less than $60.
Great recommendation from Mr. George at the Sleep Inn. 10/10 would highly recommend coming here!!

Some of the absolute best service I have ever experienced and the food was delicious. There was a wait, but the owner was overly hospitable and made sure to go out of his way. Highly recommend visiting not only for the delicious food but excellent service.

Amazing food! The meat lasagna with ham was so delicious! Every bite yum! My hubby got the blackened shrimp pasta. The dessert tiramisu was rich and a must try.
Great place to eat if in Bryson City NC

It may have been a routine Thursday night for the staff at Pasqualino's, but for us it was a special night to get out and have some traditional Italian favorites. I love the aromas that tempt me from the sidewalk, the precise professionalism of the waitstaff, and the lovely environment. Chef Pasqualino runs his kitchen the right way and is deserving of respect for this wonderful place, and his employees are very well experienced. I love the pizza and cheesecake and pretty much everything about Pasqualino's Italian Restaurant.