Nancy & Pasquale Simon (Pasquale originally from Spain) have struck out on their second restaurant in the area after having sold their original Pasquale’s restaurant; thus the variation on the Pasquale theme for the new place.

The Pasta e Fagioli soup was freshly made with just the right amount of beans, and served hot (bravo). Nice wine choices by the glass (with variety to suit most tastes), and fair pours. I loved their Pasta Carbonara and give them credit for finding good pancetta (though they say prosciutto on the menu, it sure was chunky and fried hard, thus my license to call it pancetta). Cream sauce was a bit heavy; but heck, why not have some cream once in awhile. My guest’s ribeye was well prepared. Our second dinner the following evening with Veal Marsala and Pasta Primavera were good, too.

25 Everett Street

Bryson City, NC

(828)488-9555