Contemporary music, fine dining in Westfield

Troye Kinnett, keyboardist for John Mellencamp, will perform at Pasto Italiano on June 12 and 26. (Photo provided)

During the pandemic, many have not only been missing a night out at a good restaurant, but also longing for some entertainment that does not come from a computer or TV screen. Pasto Italiano, 3150 E. State Road 32, Westfield, has just the thing for you.

Not only are they open for both dine-in and carry-out with a selection of new menu options, but from 6 to 8 p.m. on June 12 and 26, you can enjoy both fine dining and the music of Troye Kinnett, keyboardist for John Mellencamp.

For safe and socially distant dining, Pasto Italiano is operating at 50 percent capacity until Sunday, June 14. After the 14th they will move to 75 percent capacity and once again offer seating at the bar.

If you are not ready to go out for a Friday night yet, Pasto Italiano also offers live acoustic jazz from 5:30 to 8 p.m. every Wednesday evening with Benito DiBartoli, former guitarist for Eddie Money. Every Wednesday is also half-price bottle of wine night.

You can visit Pasto Italiano at 3150 E. State Road 32, Westfield. They are open seven days a week, from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and from 4 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Reservations are recommended, but not required. Call (317) 804-2051 or visit pastoitalianowestfield.com.