Authentic Made-from-Scratch
Italian Cuisine
At Pastina Rustic Italian Kitchen in Mentor, Ohio, our mission is to create memorable dishes prepared with fresh local ingredients and serve them in a truly inspired setting.
Long Heritage
Farm-to-Table Italian Cuisine with a Modern Twist
We grew up in kitchens. Literally. We are surrounded by food and wine in our family’s restaurant. Food is the bond that binds us all. That’s all we know. And, it’s the reason we decided to create a family restaurant together. To honor friendliness, good food and a commitment to the local economy, Pastina serves only the most genuine Italian cuisine. It’s in our DNA. We have it all, from scratch dough in our Italian pizza oven to daily handcrafted pasta in our Italian pasta machine. While we are proud of our Italian sourcing, we also curate from local farmers and vendors. Farm-to-table is trendy now, but it’s also our heritage. We prioritize growing our own food and supporting local farmers. As a result, our menu is always changing and obtained locally. We are proud to know where our food comes from and share it with you the same way our parents and grandparents were when they happily fed their family and local diners. See you soon, friends!
The Longo and Greci families
Best Quality
Fresh Ingredients
Baked fresh daily and always preservative-free; our bread and pasta dough are prepared using flour made with organically-grown grains from a small batch farmer in California. The result? A super light dough that never feels heavy.
Locally Sourced
From Our Garden
We curate local produce, locally-raised beef and pork and antibiotic/hormone-free chicken from small Ohio Farms and purveyors, so every meal you share with us has roots in our community.
Made with Love
A True Scratch Kitchen
Every loaf of bread, serving of pasta, hand-rolled piece of gnocchi, scoop of gelato and batch of sauce is made on-site. And, it’s this commitment that elevates our dishes and team.
What People Say
Customer Reviews
Where do I even begin? From the moment you walk in the front door to the time you’ve finished dinner and dessert, you receive nothing short of polite, smiling staff to amazingly tasty food. What a wonderful restaurant! I dined here for dinner tonight with my dad, aunt and grandparents. The calamari was the best I’ve ever had! The chicken parmesan was perfection! The cannoli presentation was exactly how it tasted. Super fantastic!
Great locally owned restaurant and bar. Older crowd. Great vibe. Consistently good food and varied menu. Make all their sauces, dressings, etc, from scratch. Farm to table when possible. We only sit on the bar side of this restaurant. Big bar with plenty of televisions. Also have entertainment some nights.
We dropped in for our usual light dinner–split a couple appetizers. The food is top-notch. The service provided by Barb at the bar was exemplary. A decent selection of wines that extended beyond the local Ohio offerings was appreciated.
I truly enjoy this restaurant. It was our first visit here; we had been wanting to try it for a while. The food was delicious, and the atmosphere was perfect for enjoying our 41st wedding anniversary. I would go back next week if I could. I thought the prices were reasonable and there were many choices. My salmon was grilled crispy on the outside and moist on the inside. My husbands chicken marsala was delicious, especially the root vegetables. Thank you for a very enjoyable meal.
Great Italian American restaurant in suburban Cleveland. Stopped in with some friends, and it was a good thing we made reservations as the place was packed; and, there was a line waiting to get in. Tasting the food explains why. It is excellent! We got the arancini, gnocchi, chicken scallopini and mushroom fettuccine. With the desserts, we rolled out of there very satisfied. If we’re ever in the area again, we’ll definitely want to stop in again!
First time eating here. Very nice place–a notch up from your typical chain restaurant. Service was friendly, prompt and very helpful with our questions. Food was excellent though when choosing from the menu you’ll need to know something about Italian pasta. Portions were large, and we each took a box home. The pricing is a notch up too but totally reflected in the atmosphere, quality and service. Would definitely recommend visiting.
