Restaurant Review: Fratelli Pasta Grill

At the beginning of the month, my husband and I relocated from Old Riverside in Windsor to a cute home in Tecumseh Town. The move was crazy, but the house is worth it! 


After a few days of unpacking we agreed it was time to celebrate this new town we lived in (regardless of the 15 minute distance we were from our old place). Our good friends Natalie and James decided to show us Tecumseh, and decided on a newly opened restaurant just around the corner: Fratelli Pasta Grill

taken from Fratelli's Facebook Page
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fratelli-Pasta-Grill/168899966528013

As soon as we walked in the door, I knew we had found a gem of a restaurant. A waiter saw to us right away and then the restaurant owner approached us to engage us in some light conversation before we were shown to our table. The staff was engaging and served us well the entire night. 


I love a restaurant that gives importance to the decor and atmosphere. The restaurant was busy and buzzing when we arrived. The colours are warm and contemporary and the lighting makes the place sparkle. I loved the wall of mirrors! 

taken from Fratelli's Facebook Page
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fratelli-Pasta-Grill/168899966528013

As it was a Friday night, we made reservations, and I would highly recommend doing this. The restaurant is casually elegant, and you could go a little dressed up or in business casual clothing and fit right in. 

Now on to the good stuff, the food! Here is what we ordered:

Natalie and James started off with an appetizer of Parmigiana di Melanzane which is eggplant with roasted tomato sauce and mozzarella.

For dinner Natalie ordered the Salsiccia Rapini: a pasta with grilled sausage, roasted garlic, broccoli rabe and sundried tomato & evoo.

James ordered the Mare Monte: pasta with shrimp, mussels, squid, mushrooms, grilled tomato and evoo

My husband Matthew opted for the special of the day which was a NY Strip with gorgonzola cheese topping, garlic mashed potato and salad 

I chose the Filetto Di Manzo: two beef tenderloin medallions with a chianti wine reduction, garlic mashed potatoes and ratatouille 

The verdict: I can only speak for the flavors of my meal, and I can truly say they were dancing in my mouth. The steaks were grilled to perfection, and the wine reduction was a lightly sweet and savory partner. The potatoes, though strangely colored, were rich and delicious. 

Everyone else around the table agreed that the food was delicious. The flavors were well balanced and you could tell that the chef put much thought into what went on the plate. 

As for cost, the pasta dishes ranged in the high teens and twenties, and my steak was 28 dollars. Matthew's special of the night cost a whopping 40, which was a bit pricey, but not typical of the menu offerings. 

Fratelli's also offers lunch, dessert, a gluten free menu and a takeout menu, which I will have to explore at another date. 

Overall the restaurant was a big hit from the moment we walked in the door, to the moment we left. Great food, lovely atmosphere, good service. I highly recommend giving them a try!

Website: http://www.fratellipastagrill.com/