Il Pasticcio
Cerros de Gurabo, Santiago De Los Caballeros
Restaurant in Santiago De Los Caballeros, Dominican Republic
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Price
$20–30per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
Il Pasticcio is the right Santiago pick for a calm, casual Italian meal built around homemade pasta and a cozy old-house atmosphere. Book it for lunch, date night, or a quiet small-group dinner; skip it if the plan needs nightlife energy, bar dining, or a tasting-menu format.
About Il Pasticcio
In Santiago De Los Caballeros, Il Pasticcio is a traditional Italian trattoria centered on homemade pasta. It is a casual option for diners who want familiar Italian dishes rather than a formal fine-dining format.
The basics are direct: Il Pasticcio is in Santiago De Los Caballeros, has a casual dress code, and is priced at about $20 per person. It is open Tuesday through Sunday from 12:00 PM to 11:00 PM and closed on Monday.
Choose it for homemade pasta and trattoria cooking
The clearest reason to choose Il Pasticcio is its traditional Italian trattoria identity, especially homemade pasta. First-timers should focus on the dishes most closely tied to that profile: homemade pasta, gnocchi alla puttanesca, beef lasagna, caprese salad, prosciutto e melone, and fresh baked bread.
Macarfi 7.3 Food Rating for 2026 is a useful recognition point, but the practical takeaway is simpler: this is a casual Italian restaurant in Santiago De Los Caballeros where the strongest draw is pasta-led, traditional trattoria cooking.
Because the restaurant opens at 12:00 PM Tuesday through Sunday, it can work for an earlier or evening meal. Choose the timing that best fits your plans.
The setting is casual rather than formal
Il Pasticcio is a casual trattoria choice. Choose it when the priority is Italian food, homemade pasta, and a meal that does not require formal dress.
Dress casual. For planning, use the schedule: Tuesday through Sunday, 12:00 PM to 11:00 PM, with Monday closed. Il Pasticcio costs about $20 per person.
Readers building a Santiago De Los Caballeros dining plan can compare Il Pasticcio with other dining in the city generically, especially if they are deciding between a pasta-focused Italian meal and another style of restaurant.
Who should choose it first
Choose Il Pasticcio when the priority is a casual Italian meal, traditional trattoria cooking, and homemade pasta in Santiago De Los Caballeros. If the group wants a different format or cuisine, compare it with other dining in the city. For first-timers, a straightforward ordering path is to start with the homemade pasta and consider signature dishes such as gnocchi alla puttanesca, beef lasagna, caprese salad, prosciutto e melone, and fresh baked bread.
Planning details
- Location
- C. El Llano, Santiago de los Caballeros 51000, Dominican Republic
- Phone
- 809-806-1277
Venue details
Ambiance
Cozy, home-like Italian trattoria in a "very special house," with peaceful, quiet atmosphere, jazz or soft music, and an artistic, nostalgic decor that "transports you to another era" and feels like dining at a grandmother’s home.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Small
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Tasting menu
- Drinks Focus
- Wine, Beer
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly, Gluten-free options, Allergy accommodating
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
- Opened
- 1994
Signature Dishes
- homemade pasta
- gnocchi alla puttanesca
- prosciutto e melone
- beef lasagna
- caprese salad
- fresh baked bread
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- C. El Llano, Santiago de los Caballeros 51000, Dominican Republic
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Location
C. El Llano, Santiago de los Caballeros 51000, Dominican Republic · Directions
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at Il Pasticcio?
Start with the homemade pasta, since that is the main reason to go to Il Pasticcio in Santiago De Los Caballeros. Other signature dishes include gnocchi alla puttanesca, prosciutto e melone, beef lasagna, caprese salad, and fresh baked bread.
Is Il Pasticcio good for a special occasion?
It can fit an occasion that calls for a casual Italian meal rather than a formal fine-dining experience. The Macarfi 7.3 Food Rating (2026) gives it a useful recognition signal, and the Tuesday–Sunday 12:00 PM to 11:00 PM schedule makes planning straightforward.
Is Il Pasticcio good for solo dining?
Il Pasticcio is a casual traditional Italian trattoria with homemade pasta at about $20 per person. Check current seating and availability directly if you are planning a one-person meal in Santiago De Los Caballeros.
Is an earlier or later meal better at Il Pasticcio?
Il Pasticcio is open from 12:00 PM to 11:00 PM Tuesday through Sunday, so both earlier and later meals are possible. Choose based on your schedule.
What should a first-timer know about Il Pasticcio?
Go in expecting a casual traditional Italian trattoria with homemade pasta. It is in Santiago De Los Caballeros, costs about $20 per person, is closed Monday, and has a Macarfi 7.3 Food Rating (2026).
