Pesto Ristorante

Fantastic Italian food. Their bread is amazing! Not too expensive for the quality of food served. Will most definitely be going back. New favorite spot in town.

What a surprise!!! I went with my son and doubted the good reviews. We were proven wrong. Great service, awesome food!!! Loved it and will be back for more.

Was really hoping to find a local Italian restaurant that I liked. The parmesan crusted artichokes are a must try! The service was awesome, ambiance is nice, and the food is genuinely good. I’ll definitely be back!

This place was fun! It had a live singer. The food was fabulous and I look forward to returning soon for more. The prices were just right.

My family and friends have eaten here often. I found the place by accident and it has been quite the treat. Their food is always delicious and speedy! I’ve never had to wait very long. The staff is always friendly and ready to help.

It was fabulous. The service outstanding. Even though the restaurant was doing a great business. We just love it. One had porkchops, one had lasagna, one Romano crusted chicken and one had veal piccata. Oh yea we had dessert. The chocolate torte. Very good.

I’ll start off on a positive note. The main course was actually really enjoyable and the waitress was friendly although not that attentive and it isn’t a busy night. Parking is almost impossible to find since it’s a tiny lot and the prices are as if it is a high end restaurant which I personally don’t think it amounts to. The caesar salad tastes like salad with mustard on top. For the price it wouldn’t be my first choice. Or second…

Quaint little place! A bit hidden from the main highway. Small location but well designed to fit enough people. The calamari was seasoned and cooked to perfection, and the bisque was a large serving and filling. We ordered the shrimp Alejandra, the eggplant parmigiana and a pepperoni pizza for the little one. OMG I CANT STOP TALKING ABOUT THE CALAMARI! The food was delicious, my eggplant was perfect but my tomato sauce could have used more seasoning. Other than that it was perfect. Definitely recommend making this trip!!!

Haven’t been there in several years. On my last visit, I was picking up a to-​go order. I was shocked at the price of my order. I was told that there was a 10% charge for to-​go orders, I had to pay nearly $ 4 for basically nothing.

The pesto grilled chicken and pasta did not disappoint. The caesar salad was by far the best I have since living in SA. The atmosphere was perfect for date night. Servings could be a little bigger for the male perspective but as a lady it was perfect.

Everything I’ve tried out if this kitchen has been spectacular. Imagine classic Italian cuisine with the flavors kicked up a notch. I’ve had their food at weddings before as well, and they never disappoint!

I start drooling every time I drive by the place!
The staff is friendly, and always on the move. The place is small enough so the plated orders are just seconds away from being served hot, right in front of you! They are a very ‘drink-​refill’ attentive bunch of servers.
It is delicious, homey Italian Mama Mia fare.
BTW, it you’re a shrimp fan, the bisque is out-​of-​sight! Oh… So is everything else.

Well, I remember when this place was just a Blimpie’s Subs and so the décor? They’ve done wonders. The food of course is totally different, and as for my particular tastes, I’ve had about 4 or 5 dishes from salad to dessert and personally, it’s not my taste. Don’t get me wrong, it’s «okay» just not «wow».
About two months ago I went with my then-​bf and we were going to get a table and dine in. The person who took our order couldn’t bring lemons for my guy’s water after asking 3 times, yet he *could* come tell us «Due to it being so busy tonight there will be a dealy.» with no apologies or bread or anything to pass the time. Though we were seated at the worst-​placed table closest to the staff-​in-​general, trying to get our waiters attention wasn’t working so I walked the half inch up to the register where people go to pay (did I mention the badly-​placed table? LOL) to command attention from someone as I’d be standing like to pay instead of sitting to wait… the cashier guy was looking flustered and so I, with as much cool as I could muster since the issue was between my guy and our waiter, not me and the cashier guy, I asked for a side of lemons. And bread to go with the plate of oil on our table.
We got another brush off from him and so I simply told our waiter lets take the food to go on second thought. He obliged, yet didn’t even stop to ask «Is there something we can do to make it better?» or «Let me get the manager, I’ve been outta sorts tonight with the crowd we’ve got, but we want your business tonight and to make sure you return.» or anything. So… we went home and ate our «just okay» food, and I have not been back since. That said, I live right across the street so now Wu’s (the Chinese place next door) gets a lot of my business; I really was trying to love Pesto’s cause of the convenience and how much I soooo love my Italian food.

The first time I came here I was not impressed but that was when they first opened… Today I went and I was pleasantly surprised. Complimentary toasted buttered bread with oil and spices. Calamari appetizer was good. Ordered Caesar salad and tasty. Ordered the shrimp Alejandra taste just like shrimp paesano from Paesanos… was delicious… Husband and I shared and they split it for us. The pasta was mixed with pesto as well as lemon butter sauce. Generous portion had plenty to take home even though we split. Glad I gave this place a second chance.

Food was good. Only reason I didn’t post 5 stars is because a young Caucasian waiter on 11÷7÷15 messed up on my order & gave me the wrong food to go that I ordered for my hungry husband at home. Oh well, I guess he was a nervous, maybe it was his first night.
My mother & godmother enjoyed their meals. I just need to pay more attention to food & be assertive. Hopefully the next time will be better.

Love the fact that this restaurant is in the neighborhood! Service is excellent and the food is consistently good. We always get the eggplant Parmigiana and the baked ziti and they never disappoint. Love the bread! Only annoyance is the singer of modest talents. Sometimes he just fades into the background but tonight for some reason, I found him to be particularly intrusive.
Parking can be difficult because this is a strip center with several other businesses and a chain smoking guard that stands outside the liquor store next door to be sure that no one parks in the two spaces designated for its customers.

I was excited to try out this place. Being I am originally from the South Philadelphia area, where there is a huge Italian community along with fantastic authentic Italiano, I wasn’t greatly impressed with Pesto Ristorante.
The bread was good. The House salad was not great. The creamy Italian was very overpowering. I had the chicken parmigiana. Pasta was cooked perfectly and the chicken was tender. The sauce, however, reminded me of Chef Boy R Dee. The gentleman who provided the entertainment had an okay singing voice, but every song he sang sounded exactly the same. Very monotone singing and I wished he would’ve stopped after the 3^rd song.
I do plan to return and look forward to trying something else on the menu. Perhaps the Chicken Alfredo and the Caesar salad.

LOVE!
Not only is the food here really good, but the place is soo cute! Came here for dinner with the boyfriend and saw a bunch of families and couples eating here as well. Also, there was a table of señor couples celebrating a birthday and they danced to the romantic live music.
For a little restaurant, this place is definitely one of my favorites. Such a gem to find! I will come here every time I fly to San Antonio, that’s for sure!
Oh yeah, and the Cheese Tortellini is delicious! Mmm

Small Italian restaurant with A+++ service and food.
Another find on Unilocal.The bread was brought to our table promptly (made in house) and it was delicious! It was fluffy and warm, just to die for.
I decided to order my go to Italian dish, eggplant Parmesan, and it was amazing! The sauce was perfect and fresh, the eggplant was Cooked to perfection and the pasta was yummy.
Wasn’t expecting great food at a little shopping center Italian restaurant but I was pleasantly surprised. Love this place, only wish I lived closer.
Our waitress, by the way, was incredible. Immediately greeted with a smile, took good care of us and never left us wanting. Great place!

Hit my carb loving, pasta craving, Italian food desire on the head!
Located in a little bitty shopping area around a liquor store, bar, and convenience store, I was initially expecting a little pizza joint with typical menu items. You get the typical items but so much more in a casual but cute setting.
We’ve tried the eggplant panini, eggplant parm, cilantro pesto chicken, lasagna, and a kid sized chicken Alfredo. Everything was great!
**2 Strange but true facts of the day**
1. Who raves about a side salad? Me. The side salad served here was so dang good! Haha. It’s the dressing… perfection!
2. Bread. Keep it coming. Trust me.
Service has been consistently swell. On our last visit, we were even treated to a complimentary slice of tiramisu for my son’s birthday. Yum!

Best pasta Ive ever had! I had the pesto pasta with chicken instead of the italian sausage. It was so delicious i had to write a review (this is my first review ever!) I defo recommend it