Pat's Italian Cumberland — Restaurant in Cumberland

We really really wanted to like this more.

Positives:

The caprese salad, regular bread, and ceaser salad were awesome. There were a few mocktail options, and they could make gluten free dishes.

The chicken itself of the chicken parm (made gluten free) was delicious.

Good serving sizes.

Neutral:

The staff were nice but not super attentive. It was relatively quiet when we went, and it took longer than expected until someone came over. Overall, the service was underwhelming.

While I appreciate that items could be made gluten free, it would have been even better if it were marked on menu, as there was only one app that the waitress said could be made GF.

The truffle pasta was good, but the sauce was very very liquid.

Room for improvement:

With an Italian restaurant in RI, they could come around with fresh Parmesan cheese or at least offer it .. it is RI after all.

I would love a GF bread option for before meal and for appetizer.

House salad had almost nothing on it ..

Considering the bill came to $86 for two entrees, one appetizer, one soda , and one mock-tail, I was a bit disappointed. If the food were slightly better for the same price cool. If the price were a little better for what we got ..

Overall, it is meh. Not terrible. Not the best. A few minor changes and this place...

Our family had a great meal here earlier this evening! This new restaurant has a good thing going. Started off with some great cocktails and nice wine (Meiomi Pinot Noit). The appetizers were great - especially the Fig and Prosciutto Flatbread and the Mozzarella Triangles.

For dinner I had the chicken inferno off the specials menu and it was excellent. The chicken was cooked to a perfect juiciness and the ingredients were fresh. The radiatore homemade pasta + pink sauce 🍝 is no joke - and the side chicken soup was nice as well.

As we dined our server, Shauna, was sweet, knowledgeable, and responsive. She made sure our glasses stayed full with drink and water, and kept our table free from dirty dishes.

The music was good as we stayed after and chatted and enjoyed the atmosphere. Pat’s closed at 9 but they did not rush us at all as we ordered one last drink. We ended the night with espresso + Frangelica drinks that put a nice top to a nice Fall Dinner. Overall solid experience and would definitely dine here again.

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This is one of the best itilian restaurants in the area.  It is located in Cumberland plaza near Searbra nested in a corner spot with plenty of parking.

The restaurant has a large bar.  The tables are on the smaller size, but given the space at this location, it is easy to see why.   If I could change one thing, it would be dim the lighting for a warmer feeling.

The staff is very attentive here.  The restaurant was at capacity, and we spent very little time waiting for anything.

The salad was good made with crispy Romain lettuce, tomato, cucumber, and olives.

I had calamari for an appetizer it was crispy and tender.  My main course was the oh so delicious chicken parmigiana smothered  with cheese and Pat's soon to be famous tomato sauce.   It's sweet and has just the right amount of moisture.  The chicken was cut thin, fried crisp, and tender. The pasta was prepared perfectly.  It was a delicious course.

It can't speak for my wife's scallops and risotto.  She did note that it was...