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New Italian Restaurant Open

Started by Roberto · Jul 5, 2011 · 28 replies
Roberto
Got the announcement below today from the Coffee Haus


Hello everybody!!
We would like to take this opportunity to recommend to you this new restaurant from our friend Chef Luka !

It is called "PANE E VINO" and is located close to the railway tracks across the Bank Santander /beside Cosmos 2000 !
Please try it ,our friend Luca is serving excellent italian food with a little twist and just started last week Friday
.
He used to work in Mare Blu ,so if you liked the food over there you will love his food as well.
We feel very connected with them,since they started the same way we did six years ago--- with just an idea and the passion to open a small restaurant to serve excellent food in a cozy place!!

Please help to support their ambition and visit them!
They are open Thursday to Tuesday at 5 pm for dinner ,Wednesday is closed!

All the best to Luka and Karina


From all of us here at Coffee's Haus
Ladyjeeper
Is there a menu online? I'm looking for a new Italian restaurant since we lost Portofino's............Sniff Sniff!
Roberto
Don't know if they have a web site.
Ladyjeeper
I just looked. I didn't see one in PP.
Senor Pescado
I just noticed the restaraunt this weekend but didn't stop in. I didn't know if it was open yet. We did go to the old Portofino location that is now the No Sol Agua or something by that name. The food was pretty good.
Roberto
Senor Pescado said:
I just noticed the restaraunt this weekend but didn't stop in. I didn't know if it was open yet. We did go to the old Portofino location that is now the No Sol Agua or something by that name. The food was pretty good.


They still have pasta on the menu, pizza as well. The Frutti de Mare is one of my favs.
Ladyjeeper
Does any one know if either of these restaurants has the filet with the avocado cream that old Portofino's used to serve?
Pane e Vino Ristorante
Roberto said:
Don't know if they have a web site.


No, we don't have a web site yet... but if you want to see some pics you can check our facebook page http://facebook.com/paneevinoristorante
Pane e Vino Ristorante
Ladyjeeper said:
Does any one know if either of these restaurants has the filet with the avocado cream that old Portofino's used to serve?


Filet with avocado cream sounds good, but on the menu we have:

- FILETTO AU POIVRE
10 Oz beef tenderloin with black pepper sauce, served with sauteed vegetables.

- FILETTO AL GORGONZOLA
10 Oz beef tenderloin in a creamy gorgonzola sauce, served with sauteed vegetables.
Ladyjeeper
OK, I will try the Gorgonzola if you will make a filet with avocado cream and serve it.......
GV Jack
I want both the Poivre and the Gorgonzola. How Much and where is this place?
Pane e Vino Ristorante
Roberto said:
Got the announcement below today from the Coffee Haus


Hello everybody!!
We would like to take this opportunity to recommend to you this new restaurant from our friend Chef Luka !

It is called "PANE E VINO" and is located close to the railway tracks across the Bank Santander /beside Cosmos 2000 !
Please try it ,our friend Luca is serving excellent italian food with a little twist and just started last week Friday
.
He used to work in Mare Blu ,so if you liked the food over there you will love his food as well.
We feel very connected with them,since they started the same way we did six years ago--- with just an idea and the passion to open a small restaurant to serve excellent food in a cozy place!!

Please help to support their ambition and visit them!
They are open Thursday to Tuesday at 5 pm for dinner ,Wednesday is closed!

All the best to Luka and Karina


From all of us here at Coffee's Haus


We just want to take this opportunity to thank you guys (Uwe & Lily) for everything you've done for us. You are amazing!
Grazie!
Roberto
Chef Luca;
Do you have wine? Chianti?
Pane e Vino Ristorante
Ladyjeeper said:
OK, I will try the Gorgonzola if you will make a filet with avocado cream and serve it.......


We have a deal!
Pane e Vino Ristorante
Roberto said:
Chef Luca;
Do you have wine? Chianti?


Yes we have wine, but it's difficult to find here in Penasco someone who sells italian wines, but I'm working on it, looking in Mexicali or/and Phx.
Pane e Vino Ristorante
:) $17.95 usd each... We are located in Boulevard Benito Juarez by the railroad tracks. Do you know where the liquor store "El Crucero" is? at the end of the Plaza Cosmos.
GV Jack
Chef Luca..Thanks for the response. $17.95 is reasonable for that. Do I know where that liquor store is???? I practically live there.

Hope to see you in August.
Pane e Vino Ristorante
GV Jack said:
Chef Luca..Thanks for the response. $17.95 is reasonable for that. Do I know where that liquor store is???? I practically live there.

Hope to see you in August.


I think you do, what about The Tequila Factory on the blue building on the Boulevard Benito Juarez... in front of that building but across the railroad tracks is located Pane e Vino... on the same plaza there is the pharmacy "Cosmos".
Roberto
First visit last night. Hmmmmm what should I say....... First off the place is a little hard to see at night so don' t give up, it's right there, close to the RR crossing. Pull off Benito Juarez at the crossing as if you are going to Cosmos Farmacia, then turn right. There is a continuous row of 2 story offices/shops there on the left side of the drive and Pane Y Vino is at the end in that row on the first floor. The access road actually stops there at the plant nursery next to the restaurant so you can't drive further.

It's just the size I like in a restaurant, about 10 or 12 tables or less depending on how they arrange them. Seating for up to 10 or so people at one table so don't be afraid to bring the whole family or neighborhood !! Although I was not able to sit in a corner facing the door with my back to a wall as I prefer, I found it very comfortable. When I arrived, about 7 or so, there were people at 4 tables. Mostly or all locals, good for them. I was greeted very quickly by the lovely Karina and seated by one of the two crisply uniformed meseros. The menu is larger than I expected given the size of the restaurant. Nicely divided into categories, Mariscos, Carne, Pasta. Being starved for Italian food other than the megre fare I manage to cook myself, I didn't study the menu to long as Pasta a la Carbonara just jumped at me and set my stomach to growling. No Italian wine , yet, but I had an acceptable Merlot. Fresh Pane was served with the wine and tasty it was, oven baked rather than baguette style, garnished with some tasty spices and oil. I had a welcome interlude as Karina stopped to chat again and I introduced myself from this forum. She shrieked and told me to get out immediately, no no no I am making that up, she was very welcoming and friendly.

Pacing was perfect as after munching bread and half a glass of wine the salad arrived. The waiters were attentive but not hovering. The kitchen had slowed down a bit by then and Luca came to the table to greet me as I had lettuce stuck between my teeth. Another friendly greeting and expression of appreciation. The pasta was as it should always be, al dente, not overcooked. The sauce was bellisimo !! More Northern Italian style than Southern I think. The portion was generous and attractively served. Altogether a delicioius and much appreciated meal. Yes it met my hopes and expectations.

Highly recommended.
Ladyjeeper
Oh yay! I can't wait! YUM!
El Gato
Roberto - Did they have Alfredo on the menu? (DH's favorite). What were the prices like. Thank you for the great directions - we drove by the other day and didn't spot it. Are they open for lunch? Thanks for your review.
Roberto
El Gato said:
Roberto - Did they have Alfredo on the menu? (DH's favorite). What were the prices like. Thank you for the great directions - we drove by the other day and didn't spot it. Are they open for lunch? Thanks for your review.


Well, Since I did not plan on writing a review when I went and since I flipped when I saw Carbonara, I did not pay much attention to the rest of the menu so I am absolutely no help in answering you inquiry. Guess you will just have to toddle over there and enjoy yourself!!
Roberto
I've been back 4 times now. Excellent dining experience. Yes they have Alfredo on the menu.
InkaRoads
went for the pasta special, as Roberto said carbonara was EXCELLENT however the gnocchi, marinara and pesto were equally good too, Alfredo, from old Black dog, was our waiter, for those who knows him you know then that the service was outstanding, Chef Luka and Karina came by a couple of times and all we could do was moan of satisfaction, the in house bread deeped in olive oil and balsamic glaze was awesome!!! WOW to the balsamic glaze!!!
The place is very nice and clean and the smells that come out of the kitchen are even better, next will be the zuppeta de pesci!!!
Chef Luka, Excellent work and thank you for making us feel welcome!! excelent experience all the way around, but the food WOW!!!
Pane e Vino Ristorante
Thank you for your comments, we're glad you enjoyed your dinner.

See you soon,

Luca
toetrx
Ate there last night for the first time. Food, Service and decor were excellent. We will be going back next time down!!
GV Jack
We ate there last night and I have to say WOW. The food, service and ambiance were just great. Chef Luca came by a number of times and I told him
we had learned of the place through this forum and specifically through Roberto. He said that he would put our meals on Roberto's tab. So, thanks Bob.

Ross had the Sea Bass and I had the Chicken Marsala. Both were excellent. The bread outstanding as was was the sample appetizer he gave us. Only
problem I had was deciding which entre to have. Next time I may have the Filet Gorgonzola or maybe the Lamb or maybe the Shrimp Jack Daniels.

Try it. If you like really good Italian food, you'll love it.
rockyptjoe
Just checked...and they have a FB page.....https://www.facebook.com/paneevinoristorante
Seadweller
They tagged me in their Thanksgiving advertisment photo on FB... they are offering a turkey dinner with all the fixings for $19.95... the menu sounds kinda yummy...