Established over 35 years ago and still calling its original location on State Street home, Cafe Pasta is a charming neighborhood restaurant that has been serving casual, homecooked fare ever since. Owned by Ray Essa, the café serves a menu of all-American fare including prime steaks and other meat dishes, ocean-fresh seafood and catch-of-the-day fish, handmade pasta and sauces, farm-fresh vegetables and herbs, and decadent desserts. Signature dishes include Linguine Rustica, Chicken Parmigiana, Five Cheese Lasagna, and Italian Sausage, accompanied by easy-drinking wines from around the world, imported and local craft beers, and handcrafted cocktails. The café hosts monthly beer and wine tastings, and live music on the weekends, and is open for lunch and dinner, Tuesday through Friday, and dinner only on Saturday.

305 State St, Greensboro, NC 27408, Phone: 336-272-1308