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Pesto Cafe

1830 N College Ave, Fayetteville, AR 72703-2607
479-582-3330
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Ranked #28 of 162 restaurants in Fayetteville
Price range: S$15 - S$44
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- 7 May 2013
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Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States
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44 reviews 44 reviews
29 restaurant reviews
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

The place is small so don't come with a group..maybe just one or two for best luck. Go early as in no later than 6 or you will probably be waiting outside because there isn't room to wait inside. The restaurant is in a small motel so parking isn't always available. All of the pastas contain bell peppers which I... More

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Fayetteville, AR
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74 reviews 74 reviews
54 restaurant reviews
42 helpful votes 42 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

This restaurant still has the same menu as it did 5 or more years back. It's pretty good, but not the same since Ghazi left the kitchen.

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Annapolis
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7 reviews 7 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

This place has loads of positive reviews. All I can imagine is that the vast majority of the reviewers have either not experienced any Italian food better than the Olive Garden, or just are being kind. First of all, it's a bit of a dump from the outside. Hooked onto a no-tell-motel. Regardless, it's kind of pleasant inside. Was certainly... More

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Fayetteville, Arkansas
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69 reviews 69 reviews
48 restaurant reviews
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

We eat at the Pesto Cafe at least 3-4 times per year. It can get rather crowded, but is worth any wait involved. We love the comfortable ambience and relaxed atmosphere. And, the food is always wonderful! My husband usually gets the vegetarian lasagna and I typically get the pesto pasta which are both superb. But, I've tried numerous other... More

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Russellville, Arkansas
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38 reviews 38 reviews
25 restaurant reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2013

My wife and I have dined here quite often when we are in Fayetteville. The food service is always good, prepared well and the service is very friendly. If you order a glass of wine or a drink, they don't skimp on making sure your glass is full.

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N.W.A.
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43 reviews 43 reviews
42 restaurant reviews
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2013

This is my favorite Italian in NWA. I would not say that it is incredibly authentic as much as it is just fresh delicious and consistent. owned and operated by laid back "hippy" type locals, do not be in a hurry. But the food is awesome I have eaten everything on the menu at least twice and some things like... More

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Mountain View, Arkansas
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351 restaurant reviews
229 helpful votes 229 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 December 2012

My wife and i ate at Pesto Cafe during a Razorback football weekend for the first time since our daughter graduated college in Fayetteville in 2005. Usually we go by during a football weekend and it is too crowded to get in, but this time we went early and got seated. We shared entrees of cannelloni and meat lasagna. Both... More

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69 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 December 2012 via mobile

I love the meat lasagna and eggplant dishes. Sharing with friends is one option as the portions are big & its good to try more than one dish. My girlfriends and I could split 2 dishes 3 ways and have plenty. The prices are not cheap here but the food is excellent. Parking is a pain due to it being... More

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12 reviews 12 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 December 2012 via mobile

Great place to eat. Food is very good, everyone is so friendly. Portions are large, two people can share!

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Top Contributor
65 reviews 65 reviews
30 restaurant reviews
38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 November 2012

Don't let the funky setting scare you away, this is great italian food with a lot of choices for entrees and tastes. Food is always good and one of our favorite restaurants without killing the wallet.

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