The Pasta House Co.

Founded in 1974, The Pasta House Company is a chain of Italian restaurants in the United States. The company has a staff of more than 2,000 employees in its restaurants and franchises in Illinois, Missouri and Kentucky. It specializes in children's menu that features spaghetti and meatballs, toasted ravioli, macaroni and cheese and chicken fingers. The Pasta House Company offers over 25 pasta varieties and nearly 15 specialty chicken items, beef and seafood entrees. Each of its restaurants provides a selection of dinner wine, cocktails and desserts. The company s restaurants offer the ambiance of an Italian import grocery store with framed Italian prints. The Pasta House Company also provides food service management training for food preparation, equipment operation, cost control, office procedures, inventory control, communication skills and management techniques. In addition, it offers catering services for several events, such as personal and official parties. The Pasta House Company maintains its headquarters in St. Louis.