4 out of 5 Stars
On 47 U.S. Hwy 380, Bridgeport, TX, a rare gem can be found. This gem goes by the name, Pronto’s Italian Restaurant. Driving into the restaurant, a sign can be seen displaying the name of the establishment and underneath it reads “Homemade Pasta & Pizza.” The front of the restaurant is a mahogany red and a green, white and red awning can be seen on the right side. A stone fountain is near the front entrance and several bright green bushes can be seen, adding to the aesthetics of the place. On the right window, a blue and red open sign flashes, inviting all who wish to enter.
Upon entering the restaurant, friendly waiters and waitresses greet you, their smiles warming your heart. Once greeted, they escort you to a table or booth and hand you a menu once you have been seated. They have soft drinks, coffee, hot tea and ice tea available as beverages. Their menu is extensive and has a variety of dishes to order. Italian music can be heard playing in the background, as the clatter of forks and spoons scrape against plates. Patrons can be seen in the background, enjoying their meals and laughing and talking about their days.
The dish I ordered was Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo. The pasta itself was amazing. The texture was smooth, yet firm, which made for a good taste. The chicken tasted soft and rich, and you could taste the fettuccine Alfredo sauce in every bite. The sauce itself was rich in taste and was a pleasant surprise. It tasted creamy and it wasn’t too salty. I myself have had dishes that were too salty. The Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo was not one of those dishes.
However, while the Fettuccine Alfredo was good, the sweet tea did not taste right. It had an off taste, almost as if it were brewed differently than normal tea. I attempted to add sugar to it, hoping it would remedy the problem, but the off taste was still there. I ended up returning it and asking for a Coke. The Coke tasted right and I happily gulped it down.
Another dish, the Supreme Pizza, which has mushrooms, green peppers, red onions, tomatoes, pepperoni plus mozzarella cheese, beef, mild sausage, ham, Italian sausage and bacon bits was too salty. The taste overall was good, but it was salted too heavily. The dish was too salty to eat all at once and I ended up taking it home.
Overall I give this restaurant a four out of five, because of the poor taste of the tea and the overly salted Supreme Pizza. It is a nice place to eat at and I highly recommend it. However, go eat here and decide for yourself whether or not the food is good or not. If you are a fan of Italian food, this restaurant is a must to eat at.
Pronto's Italian Restaurant
All photos were taken by me.
