The homely little room is illuminated just enough to see your dinner companion. Wine bottles, empty and full, hang all around. Red and white checkered table clothes shroud tabletops. Cliche music from Italian movies floats overhead.
For a moment, you forget you’re in Baton Rouge. Instead, you’re tucked away in an eatery on a brick-laid side street in Italy.
Pinetta’s European Restaurant is exactly what the name states. It’s a quaint getaway to Europe located in our capital city.
As soon as I walk into Pinetta’s a wave of aroma and atmosphere overcome me. My stomach growls, and I immediately get hungrier.
Pinetta’s is a far-cry from any chain restaurant. When you sit down at the candle-lit table be prepared to stay for a while (not that you’ll want to leave any time soon). The service is a tad slow, but the food will leave you in a euphoria filled stupor.
Oh, the food.
Scaloppini, veal parmigiana, musaka potatoes, French onion soup, bratwurst, sauerkraut, lasagna, spaghetti and meatballs, panzerotti and my favorite, chicken parmigian -- just a few of the delectable items from the menu of Italian, German, Turkish and Armenian cuisine.
Prices at Pinetta's are fairly affordable and range from $8 to $13 per dish.
Prices at Pinetta's are fairly affordable and range from $8 to $13 per dish.
If you’re a bit confused or indecisive about what to eat, it’s a safe bet to order any of the dishes that come with Pinetta’s red sauce. It is, by far, the best red sauce I’ve ever enjoyed. It has a sweet taste with a tinge of spiceyness.
The dining experience that Pinetta’s provides is unlike anything you’ll ever receive at a chain restaurant or fast food joint. The dishes are served at the table in miniature black skillets, still bubbling from the stove’s heat.
If you’re looking for a friendly environment for a night out with friends or family or a romantic dinner by candlelight, Pinetta’s will meet your expectations and more.
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