'Real Housewives' Stars Dine At Popular Greenwich Eatery

GREENWICH, CT —Constantino's Pasta Bowls in the Chickahominy neighborhood of Greenwich has become a hot spot for celebrity stop-ins since it opened last July, and that was the case on March 22 when Melissa and Joe Gorga of "Real Housewives of New Jersey" dined at the popular eatery with their children.

The Gorgas were celebrating Melissa's birthday, according to owner Robyn Bordes. They enjoyed classics like fried calamari, mozzarella in carrozza, cold antipasto, spaghetti and meatballs, and other delicious favorites. Additionally, they treated themselves to St. Joseph pastries in honor of St Joseph's Day.

"It was so exciting to have Melissa and her family at Pasta Bowls to celebrate her birthday. What an incredible family. We all had the best time celebrating her!" Bordes told Patch via email.

Melissa and Joe joined the hit Bravo TV series in 2011. The show follows the personal and professional lives of affluent women in different geographic regions around the country.

The visit came several months after another "Real Housewives of New Jersey" star Danielle Cabral dined at Constantino's Pasta Bowls as well as Love You A Latte, which is next door and also owned by Bordes and her husband Michael.

Love You A Latte features a variety of coffee drinks, from regular coffees to espressos, cappuccinos, cold brew, and of course, lattes.

Last September, Vinny Gaudagnino, Ronnie Ortiz-Magro and Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino from MTV's "Jersey Shore" series visited Constantino's Pasta Bowls after filming nearby in Stamford.

"It's been incredible having so many celebrities come into Pasta Bowls," Bordes added. "Everyone that we have had has been so engaged with other diners in the restaurant and the response to the food, the presentation and how great the neighborhood is, makes Michael and I so happy. We are so proud to have three successful businesses in Greenwich!"

At Constantino's Pasta Bowls, customers can make their own fresh pasta bowls with over 80 possible combinations.

Other menu items include salads, sandwiches, wraps and burgers; classic Italian entrees from chicken parmesan to chicken francese, chicken saltimbocca and lasagna; baked squash; trendy dishes such as taco burgers; filet mignon; vegetable side dishes; and desserts like tiramisu, cheesecake, churros and more.

The Bordeses also own Constantino's of Greenwich at 699 W. Putnam Ave. The eatery primarily offers pizza, along with authentic Italian dishes and ice cream.