Pacino’s Italian Restaurant is celebrating an eighth year in the neighborhood with special anniversary events on Saturday, April 24 and Sunday, April 25 — the restaurant’s namesake, Al Pacino’s, 81st birthday weekend.
“It’s been a hard year,” said Pacino’s owner Frank Spacarelli, who’s been told he bears a resemblance to the famous actor. “We are so humbled and grateful to our loyal guests who immediately after the lockdowns began ordering takeout from us, leaving large tips and offering help. Many told us they wanted to make sure we would continue being able to serve our great Italian food to the neighborhood.”
“I’ve been in the restaurant business for 35 years and I never experienced such an outpouring of love and caring from everyone. I’m a fighter and I’ve been knocked down many times and gotten back up, but this year with the support of the Lord and our very loyal customers and associates, we thankfully have been able to stay in business.”
Since opening in-establishment dining, Frank says they are already at capacity most days. Pacino’s offers a large outdoor dining patio, as well as comfortably spaced indoor tables and booths.
To give back, Frank has created some special events for the Al Pacino 81st Birthday Anniversary Party. On Saturday, from noon to 3 p.m., Frank will be giving away free samples of various menu items in a celebratory atmosphere with live music. Music will continue all day through dinner hours.
Sunday is always brunch day from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Pacino’s, with menu items such as Lemon Ricotta Pancakes, Salmon Frittata, and Guinness Mac & Cheese, as well as a variety of omelettes and salads, accompanied by favorite brunch cocktails. All brunch diners on Sunday, April 25, will be entered into a free raffle to win gifts of Al Pacino memorabilia. Live music will continue all day.
Frank realizes that some are still hesitant to dine out, so he is continuing his three special $24.99 takeout meals. Each family-style meal is a different combination of pizza, pastas, wings and Caesar or antipasto salads. Check out PacinosItalian.com for menus. Regular menu items are also available for takeout or delivery.
Frank is also offering an Extra-Value Lunch Menu, including pizzas, pastas, sandwiches, burgers, salads and entrées, with prices from $7 to $13, served Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Happy Hour continues daily from 3 to 6 p.m., with discount prices on drinks and bar food items like toasted ravioli, meatballs, mussels and more.
For reservations, to order takeout or delivery, or to check out the menus, visit PacinosItalian.com, or call (480) 985-0114. Pacino’s is located at the northeast corner of Power and McDowell roads in The Village at Las Sendas shopping center.