Coquitlam BC
Popped in for dinner with the boys tonight before heading to the bar.
I’ve been here a lot. It’s usually very good.
However the last time I came it wasn’t up to snuff. Looking tonight to see if that was a one off or becoming the norm.
While they don’t make a true Carbonara it is an excellent take on it. Well, has been an excellent take on it.
The last couple times I’ve been to Pasta Polo I have definitely noticed a decrease in quality.
The food just isn’t working for me of late..
And while the young man that was serving us tonight was pleasant enough, overall the service was slow. It took way too long to get our food considering the restaurant was half empty.
My daughter visited the day after I did and she said it was excellent. She tried the carbonara as well.
I’m wondering if it’s just that my tastes have matured past the level that Pasta Polo maintains.
I certainly do know that taste buds do mature as you get older and begin to understand flavour profiles, complimentary flavors and better ingredients.
Don’t get me wrong. I’m not calling it bad. Just not as good as it used to be.
I’m sure I’ll be back. This part of Coquitlam is somewhat bereft of restaurants that fall into what I consider worthy of my dollars.
Food 6/10
Service 5/10
Overall 5/10
Fred Soofi is no longer the owner, which may be why. He started transitioning out of the restaurant in 2015, and as of a year or so ago, he is totally out of the business.
Thank you for the info!