Among those who've eaten at a real Italian table, or frequented old-style New York italian kitchens where pasta is still made fresh, this place is a valley gem! Fresh pasta. All the pasta is fresh. I heard of this place from a friend, and wondered if it could be true. A few places around town have fresh fettucine or ravioli while the rest of the menu is from dry goods. My first look at Victorio's was from the kitchen side. There on the counter is a pasta cutter, not pushed off to the side for special occasions, but out in the middle with flour on it from immediate use. I asked a member of the family and, indeed, ALL their pastas are fresh. I see everyone else comes there for the pizza. Me i go for the pasta. Nice flavorful sauces. And a family feel to to the service which feels very small town and east coast at the same time. I still wish they had papperdelle which is my favorite, and carbonara. But as seasoned freshmakers, Victorio's staff are not averse to a little creative ordering. I stamp this place a winner. Don't be fooled. It's been there since 1964, so the strip of stores has grown up around it.
Pros: Monday night live jazz, Sunday live big band!
Cons: Location next to 99 cent store fools some. The food transcends the neighborhood.
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