Middle Village Pasta & Grill - Middleburgh (NY)

1 /5 Karlee Square: As soon as my cousin and I walked in, it was apparent that we would be treated different. Between the glares, external judgement, and conversations clearly pointed at us (with eye contact, gazes unwavering, and faces made with their snide comments.) We’re Akwesasronon, from the St. Regis Mohawk Territory, and we wear our Nation’s legacy with pride; beaded earrings or other jewelry, tattoos, or something else within our attire. It’s not uncommon to receive external racism and prejudice. Although, hearing about the greatness of the Mohawk Valley, and the little town of Middleburgh, we never thought this would be as strong. I also am not sure if they were jealous or what else it could be other than being prejudice and racist. Moving forward, we waited 15 minutes for them to clear a table off in order to be seated. That normally wouldn’t be an issue if it wasn’t for them immediately seating a white couple ahead of us, that arrived 30seconds before us. Now, after some time, the young blond girl didn’t want to take our order but eventually asked what we’d like to drink. There was an older, plump brunette with her hair up that was the worst of them and showed the clear disgust all over her mannerisms and faces. She should never play poker and should honestly get humbled. Anyways, eventually another older woman with short, dark hair finally came over to take our order after we waited another 10 minutes. When I asked about different dishes and if they’re non-dairy (as I expressed my allergy to it), she proceeded to talk down to me like I couldn’t read the menu and started explaining what grilled chicken in, what bread is, and I had to stop her. She kept making it a theme for the rest of my ordering to ask about gluten and what has gluten in it rather than letting me know what does or doesn’t have dairy. I had to remind her several times I couldn’t have dairy. At one point I had to say, I said dairy, that I can’t have dairy, I’m allergic. I didn’t say gluten. I can have that.She didn’t really speak after that nor did she check on us like she did the rest of the customers. As we waited to have our order taken, and throughout the entire meal, the gazing, stares, and remarks continued until we left. Despite the blatant prejudice and obvious racism, the food is something that could save the place. I throughly enjoyed the house salad and lentil pasta soup. I would recommend the food but if you’re not white, proceed with HEAVY caution.

5 /5 Marissaann White: Great little place in the middle of town The service was great and the place was clean There was no wait for seats or drinks They also serve wine which I did not have this time The price is fair and the portions are large we had another whole meal left We fed three people for two days and it was good

4 /5 Michelle McCooey: I started with a salad, but the greens weren’t very fresh, and the julienned vegetables felt out of place for a salad. I ordered the chicken marsala, which was decent but not especially memorable. The pasta portion was quite small compared to the chicken, making the dish feel unbalanced. The staff was friendly and attentive, which was appreciated. With fresher ingredients and better portion balance, this restaurant could offer a stronger overall experience.

5 /5 Summer: Pasta & Grill has become my utmost favorite place to go for food. I have a food allergy to processed flour. Our waitress, Jessica, began to tell us, my family and me, that the owner is from Italy and uses 100% Italian flour. She totally understood. I thanked her up and down. I felt so welcomed here. The food was absolutely delicious! The cannoli was the best dessert Ive ever had!! It was stuffed! Thank you Jessica for your complete understanding!! You made it a cat-tastic experience!!

5 /5 Simply Zakkai: Touch down at Middle Village Pasta & Grill, a true small-town masterpiece located in the heart of Middleburgh, NY! If you love authentic Italian food and, more importantly, genuine Italian "hospitality," I highly recommend a visit. My friend and I started our adventure with a dozen Garlic Parm wings as an appetizer, and I have to say, they dont miss! The crispness of each bite and the succulent, tender chicken that easily falls off the bone is literally to die for. Beyond how perfectly they were cooked, I always pay attention to the size of the wings, and these are perfect—not too big, not too small. Its a pure sign that the staff stays away from GMO foods, which is a rare talent in the times were in. My friend ordered the Spaghetti and Meatballs. While I cant say the spaghetti gave him superpowers, it definitely makes us want to go back! The sauce has the perfect blend of seasonings and spices, the pasta noodles were perfectly al dente, and the meatballs were soft with a perfect chew, seasoned just right, and smothered in that amazing sauce! For my entree, I had to stick with a classic Italian-American dish: Penne Alla Vodka. When I thought this dish was going to be just good, it was even better. This "Alla Vodka" blew my mind! The penne had the perfect bite, and every single noodle was drenched in the absolutely fabulous, delicate sauce. This little slice of Italy, nestled in the beautiful village of Middleburgh, is a spot to die for. Food: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Atmosphere: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Service: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Overall: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Definitely come try this place out. The owners are very sweet and outgoing, and the hardworking, dedicated staff is all Ive ever seen while stepping foot into this lovely restaurant. Thank you for reading, and I hope you try Middle Village Pasta & Grill for yourselves! Where every bite tells a story!