Moe’s Pasta Bowl Italian Mix prepares food to perfection
There is a huge difference in a restaurant that operates just to make money and those who do it because they love it.
Chef Moe, proprietor of Moe’s Pasta Bowl Italian Mix is a prime example of the latter: The Pasta Bowl brings dining born of devotion, passion and love—at its best.
“I love what I do, and when a customer comes into my restaurant, I want them to be completely comfortable and pleased with their food,” Chef Moe said. “I want the music to be perfect, the food to be prepared to perfection and the customer to know that we care about their dining experience.”
In business for two years now, Moe’s Pasta Bowl Italian Mix has gained a steady following of repeat customers.
“As a chef, you have to always look at what is out there, and provide something more interesting and delectable,” Chef Moe said. “I believe in flavor at an affordable price and always giving people what they want.”
When a new customer comes in to dine, it’s not unusual for Chef Moe to drop what he’s doing to help the customer decide. Want salad? The Pasta Bowl has plenty. From the Chef Salad with its delightful blend of ham, salami, egg and American cheese over fresh crispy Romaine ($6.99) to the Chicken Florentine, featuring spinach, grilled chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, black olives, fresh tomato with olive balsamic vinaigrette dressing ($7.29), each item at The Pasta Bowl is carefully prepared.
“When you get people over and over, it tells you you’re doing something right,” Chef Moe said.
If there is one problem with Moe’s, it’s their almost hidden-in-plain-sight location. Situated along Mid-Rivers Mall Drive (across from Red Robin), at 318 Village Mall Plaza, Moe’s new customers remark, “I didn’t even know you were here.”
Moe’s Pasta Bowl is worth the search. It is an easy-going place where you can count on comfort, enjoy the environment and be amazed by entrees like his Baked Penne Rustica, a penne pasta creation laden with grilled chicken, hard salami and parmesan cheese baked in a roasted Alfredo cream sauce (lunch $6.99; dinner $7.99).
All entrees come with Moe’s home-baked garlic bread, and you can add a crisp salad or savory soup for just $1.99. Pizzas and calzonettes are mouth watering and economical ($6.99-$8.99) and his Calzone Tuscan Lunch allows you to choose any of the half calzonettes, grilled chicken Caesar or Italian roast beef, while complementing it with your choice of house salad or soup ($7.49). Sauces, lasagna, pizza, cannelloni and more are all made by hand with Chef Moe and his extended family at the helm.
Feel free to ask for changes in an entrée. Want a bit of the beef and less of the ham? Moe and his staff will accommodate.
Moe’s Pasta Bowl Italian Mix is understated elegance; eons away from a batch of semolina and a pot of boiling water. The Pasta Bowl is overflowing with panache, with its Italian travertine tiles and walls in warm shades of rust. His gleaming stainless steel kitchen is in plain view, and Moe invites you to watch the food preparation process.
“I wanted a menu with sophisticated ingredients that are as high profile as a big chain but with more affordable selections,” Chef Moe said. “And I didn’t want to hide a thing.”
After more than 25 years in Iowa as co-owner in his extended family’s string of highly-rated Italian restaurants, Chef Moe brings true quality to a casual atmosphere.
Catering from Chef Moe can be a dream come true. Wedding showers, family gatherings and more can be catered on-site in The Pasta Bowl’s private room or served at your home or special location. He’ll prepare fabulous selections for eight special guests or create a cornucopia of culinary masterpieces for a crowd of 250. Make Pasta Bowl your meeting place for groups or work sessions; for a morning or quiet afternoon; for whatever brings you together.
There are specialties galore, but oh, don’t forget dessert. Chef Moe creates his own special cannoli (tubular pastry shells stuffed with a sweetened filling of whipped ricotta, nuts and bits of chocolate) and out-of-this-world tiramisu (an Italian dessert with coffee and liquor-soaked layers of sponge cake alternating with mascarpone cheese and chocolate) (each $4.25).
“Customers are smart, educated enough to know when they’re getting freshly made, quality foods,” Chef Moe said. “Our food is made with devotion, passion and love, and it seems to be paying off.”
The Pasta Bowl
318 D Mid Rivers Mall Dr. (across from Red Robin)
St. Peters, MO
Dine-in or carry-out • Free wi-fi
Call 278-TO GO (8646)
Visit www.pastabowlonline.com
Hours:
Monday – Thursday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sunday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
