Scratch Pastificio

Checked out this new place tonight. House salad was delicious and much more creative than your usual house salad. I got the spicy Vodka pasta which was the perfect size. Good music and vibe in the restaurant. Server could have engaged with us more. Chocolate moose dessert should be called pudding and served in a martini ???? glass to make it more elegant looking and to showcase the dark and white chocolate. Owners should do some sort of cross promotion with Neoteca customers with a coupon to Scratch to drive business.

First, the food & cocktails were really delicious and bartenders friendly. But we arrived at 5pm without a reservation to an empty restaurant except a two top and were told we’d have to sit at the bar. The bar has no foot rest so my husband’s toes were numb by the end of our meal. When we left in an hour, there remained 10 tables not occupied throughout our entire meal. Pretty disappointed with the experience.

Upscale Italian restaurant/bar featuring well executed, beautifully presented dishes. Homemade pasta. Pork belly appetizer could have been an entree. Octopus appetizer was unique and delicious. Hanger steak was prepared perfectly. Chocolate mousse was smooth and not too sweet. Modern decor. Great for a date night or a night with friends. Reservations recommended. Parking: Street parking in downtown Barrington.