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Pastapalooza Opens to Solid Reviews

Lake Bluff's new Italian restaurant has 3.5 out of 5 stars on Yelp.

Pastapalooza, the recently opened Italian restaurant in downtown Lake Forest, has been open since April and has since then garnered mostly solid praise on Yelp

The restaurant, which is open from 11:30 a.m. through 9 p.m. daily and is located at 20 East Scranton Ave. in Lake Bluff, is owned by Chicago restaurateur Mike Moore of Lake Forest.

"A nice straightforward Italian restaurant in Lake Bluff that focuses on pasta with some pizza options," writes Jay S. "Nice atmosphere, casual, clean and kid friendly."

In addition to being a good place for families, the restaurant also seems to be drawing couples in from other suburbs.

"My hubby and I went here on a Wednesday night," writes Teri F. "He has the jalapeño gnocchi and loved it. I had the penne with sausage - delicious & great sauce. The staff was very attentive and friendly. Will go back for sure!"

Not all of the reviews were resoundingly positive. The most recent of the Yelp reviewers called the food bland. However, of the nine reviews published, gave the restaurant three stars or more.

"Meals eat like $19.00 meals but cost less than $10.00," writes Reginald A.
 "Very friendly."

What do you think of Pastapalooza? Have you eaten there yet? Let us know in the comments below!


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