More Than Pasta: Family and Italian Roots in Chickahominy

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For Michael and Robyn Bordes, Pasta Bowls of Greenwich was built around something much bigger than food: family.

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Located at 160 Hamilton Avenue in the Chickahominy section of Greenwich, the restaurant feels especially at home in a neighborhood with deep Italian-American roots. That history resonates with Michael and Robyn, whose own Italian heritage and strong connection to family have influenced the kind of restaurant they wanted Pasta Bowls to become: a neighborhood gathering place where guests are welcomed warmly, fed generously and encouraged to stay awhile. Since becoming part of the Greenwich community, the couple has made giving back an important part of the restaurant's identity. Pasta Bowls has embraced local schools, PTA programs, community partnerships and other Greenwich initiatives, with Michael and Robyn viewing the restaurant not simply as a business in Greenwich, but as part of the community itself. That sense of connection carries through to the dining experience.

From the moment guests walk through the door, the goal is for Pasta Bowls to feel comfortable and familiar. Diners are greeted by a staff that Michael and Robyn consider an extension of the restaurant's family, settle in at the table, and are welcomed with fresh-baked sourdough bread before deciding what to order. A selection of mocktails adds to the experience, whether guests are stopping in for a casual lunch, meeting friends or sitting down for dinner with the family. And despite the name, one of the biggest misconceptions about Pasta Bowls is that the restaurant serves only pasta. Pasta may be an important part of the menu, but it is only the beginning. Guests will find daily specials, steaks, chicken dishes, sandwiches, fresh salads, Italian favorites and more, giving families plenty of options even when everyone at the table is craving something different. Of course, those who do come for the pasta won't be disappointed. Pasta Bowls celebrates the comforting Italian flavors that inspired the restaurant while creating a dining experience that feels approachable rather than formal. The emphasis is on fresh, satisfying food served in the kind of atmosphere where guests can relax and enjoy the people they're sharing the table with. For Michael and Robyn, that last part matters. Family is at the heart of Pasta Bowls. It influences how they approach their food, how they treat their staff, how they welcome customers and how they participate in the Greenwich community. The couple wants guests to feel less like they're dining at a restaurant and more like they've been welcomed into someone's home for a great Italian meal. That philosophy is perhaps best reflected by the restaurant's Italian phrase, "La famiglia è tutto" — family is everything. It's a sentiment that extends beyond Michael and Robyn's own family. Their staff, customers, neighbors and the broader Greenwich community have all become part of the Pasta Bowls story. So while the name may bring guests through the door expecting a great bowl of pasta, Michael and Robyn hope they leave having discovered something more: a neighborhood Italian restaurant rooted in family, hospitality and the community it calls home.

Pasta Bowls of Greenwich
160 Hamilton Avenue
Greenwich, CT 06830

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