Service was 10 stars out of 5. Our server was phenomenal. She even went out into the street to save a parking spot for our friends. Food was 5 stars and super delicious. Great taste and portions. The meatballs were the bomb!!!! read more

It's on the Denton square and has a fun ambiance. Good spot for kids (a little loud and a little rowdy vibe). Deep drink menu and they were well made. I tried the Rasta pasta, a little spicy and tasty. Good value without overwhelming portions. Kids got classics (cheese pizza, mac and cheese, fettuccine Alfredo) and liked them. A fun place that has something new for you to try but the classics if you are a picky eater. Would go again. read more

Authentic, home made, always fresh. Never had anything here that I didn't like and the atmosphere always puts me in a good mood. It's a regular go to for me! read more

I'm honestly mad no one told me sooner about this place. We are all sad that J&J's (which used to be in this spot) closed, but who knew it would be replaced by such a delicious pasta and pizza spot! It balances family friendly and bar-on-square vibes, so take any crowd and they'll be glad you did! Definitely some of the best pasta I've ever had. The baked ziti with meatballs is a precious favorite! The mac and cheese has a nice baked top with oogy gooey cheesy deliciousness. I'll tell you this - our 14 year old who of course isn't ever impressed by anything said this Mac and cheese is "literally the best ever." Every pasta dish comes with a free yummy garlic roll, too! Excellent vegetarian and vegan options, too! And they make some strong and deliciously unique cocktails. Sometimes the service is slow but is always super friendly and honestly everyone is doing their best. I wish they had draft beer - though their canned selection is good! read more

Graffiti Pasta - Mac and Cheese - Italian Near Me - Denton, Texas

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Great food, great service. Quick drinks, Thanks for a great night! Love the opportunity to make my own pasta. read more

Graffiti Pasta - Made my own pasta! Linguini, lemon Alfredo, broccolini, mushroom, tomatoes, salmon. - Italian Near Me - Denton, Texas

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I came in on a Thursday night by myself and really enjoyed my experience here. Pasta sounded so good on a cold night and it didn't disappoint! The bartender was very helpful and kind, she recommended me some vegetarian dishes. I'm really glad I went with the baked ziti, it was flavorful and had shredded impossible meatballs in there. read more

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This place is on the square, so expect to walk a ways. Inside feels like a different world. It has a basement bar type vibe. I settled on brisket pasta but definitely going back to try the chicken spaghetti. The bow tie pasta and sauce were delicious. The pico garnish had a nice kick. The only negative was the brisket, as it must have been left over from Mother's Day. Fortunately, there was not enough to affect the dish. The bartender was on point and friendly. Definitely, a return trip is warranted. read more

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What a charming place to eat. There were seven of us with seven different dishes. Every single dish was just delicious. Service was a little slow but I think our waitress was doing her best. If I lived in Denton, this would be one of my go to places to eat. read more

Good food the salad was amazing. Pasta was pretty good. Garlic knots are always. Good. Pizza is amazing. Ranch is amazing. Prices are a little high but you go into the graffiti pasta knowing that service is always good. Ambience is there. just an FYI I my stomach wasn't too happy after. read more

Graffiti Pasta - Italian Near Me - Denton, Texas

Service was great. Pasta was definitely al dente, they do not lie it's even posted on their menu. The breakfast pasta was an interesting mixture of flavors and creamyness. My service was awesome read more

Yum!! What a cool and unique place in the heart of the square with an equally cool menu. I ordered the brisket bruschetta and it was amazing! Delicious small bites with the perfect amount of spice-- I could have easily eaten two trays! I loved the graffiti and eclectic decor, and appreciated the kind and professional staff. If we lived closer, this would definitely be my go to spot! read more

Food was ok. I had higher expectations. I ordered the fettuccine with shrimp and veggies. They left off the shrimp and we had waited 70 minutes for the food. read more

Intrigued by the great reviews we chose this restaurant on a short visit to Denton. The restaurant was empty at almost 4pm and only had one server/bar tender. Ordered two sodas, that came completely flat, server was always nice and very apologetic and brought us replacements "from another gun" that were also flat, like zero carbonation. When she came back after a good wait she said that their sodas are always "funny"...what? OK, drinks were exchanged for something trying to resemble iced tea, but we quickly gave up on the drinks completely and against our basic instincts (should have paid and left) we proceeded to order. Started with the garlic knots, which were warm and slightly flavorful, not a show stopper, but a step up after the drink situation. Then we ordered a margarita pizza (?) that was the flattest pizza dough ever, maybe flat bread would be a better description, flavors were ok, but definitely missed big on the dough. Next came 2 baked zitis, that looked ok, and were probably the best entree that was ordered, nothing to call home for, just ziti, marinara sauce a couple of cheeses and a hot oven, the sort of thing you will get at a church potluck and be satisfied, I guess. Lastly, I wanted the green chicken lasagna that was sold out, so our really nice server recommended a ziti that would have "the same ingredients ", great. The pasta came and first impression was, where is the green sauce that gives this dish its name? It had a browned sauce, tasty yes but extremely greasy, and with some pieces of chicken that were really tough, like when you leave shredded chicken in the fridge without any cover and it dries out and forms a crust...sigh To sum it up, we were not impressed with anything, and the highlight of our meal was the iced water and the garlic knots. I don't get the 4+ star rating , but if you're the kind of person that enjoys your non-Italian grandma's version of Italian, this is your place. read more

Graffiti Pasta - Margarita pizza - Italian Near Me - Denton, Texas

Food was delicious. I ordered the build your own and added the shredded meatballs. I recommend that you not order the shredded meatballs. They charge extra $4 for that. Not worth the price . You are better off ordering the meatballs which is $2.50 but I believe that at least you will get your money's worth on the food. The decor is eye catching and is very casual environment. The establishment appeared to be clean. They don't require dress code. So come as you are. The waiter was attentive and sweet. I gave this place a 4 because I was disappointed on the serving of the shredded meatballs. Doesn't appear like enough protein on the plate. read more

Graffiti Pasta - Build your own pasta - Italian Near Me - Denton, Texas

I went here with a friend for dinner when they had their green lasagna- not sure if it's a seasonal item but didn't see it on their online menu recently ): I did see an alternative. We got the mushrooms to share and they were yum! The green lasagna with extra sauce was my favorite and hope they bring it back soon! read more

They were out of all cream basis for their sauce, baked pasta came out cold in the middle, and portions varied a lot between dishes. Some were VERY small for the price. Easier to just make pasta at home. Both times we've eaten here they've been out of at least 1 primary ingredient so don't count on the dish you want being available. Service was great and decor is fun. read more

We decided to order some pasta to go for Mother's Day and let me tell you, this is some of the best pasta we've had in the area. We ordered the pasta al Denton with some chicken and some Alfredo pasta. The chicken is kind of like a tender shredded chicken. We loved it and this will be our pasta place to go to from now on! read more

Anthony, as a business owner it is your responsibility to take feedback appropriately, not to blow up on the customer. I was served purple chicken at your restaurant, in your food. I paid, left, and barely touched my meal. It isn't an attack. It's the truth. My partner and I were asked if we wanted boxes and declined. It's odd hearing about cleanliness when you have a business that clearly isn't and hides behind artwork. We paid and left a review. It is not the customer's responsibility to hold your hand and tell you about their opinion, especially since you have made it evident you wouldn't have taken it well. read more

Wow, what a surprise this restaurant was. We were just out running errands and decided we wanted Italian for dinner. Our search led us to the small restaurant on the Denton Square. What a great experience. Totally funky inside. Perfect service. Really creative drinks. Excellent food. We can't wait to have friends join us on our find. We are pretty sure it will be new to them because 100% of the clientele on the evening we were there was college aged or in their early 20s and we are far far from being that. Still, good food and service is good food and service. We started with drinks. I had an About Last Thyme. I admit that I had never had anything with Cucumber Jalapeno Tequila and Thyme Liqueur before. A few other ingredients and this martini style drink was great. I resisted drinking it down in one giant gulp. My wife had the Sangria Loren, a bit of a switch from a typical sangria that is made with red wine and hibiscus liqueur, plus fruit and prosecco. Another great drink. On to the food. Lots to select from, so we will be back. We started with an excellent house salad which was mostly arugula - no complaints there - and a flavorful dressing. We then shared the Tomato Bruschetta which was one of the better Bruschettas we have had anywhere. For the mains, my wife had a Personal Pesto Margherita Pie. Perfectly prepared, well-seasoned, crisp and flavorful. It really was a one-person pizza and there was nothing left over. I had the Rasta Pasta which was a fettuccini pasta tossed with jerk seasoned alfredo sauce and topped with jerk seasoned pulled chicken. This had just the right amount of spicy kick for me. Only complaint was it was over sauced with it swimming at the bottom. If you want a hole in the wall with excellent food and service, come here. read more

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The food was amazing but the overall atmosphere was just fantastic!! Great service and helpful staff

Perfect pasta & pizza & cocktails on the square :) We like coming here, it can get busy during peak hours. read more

Food, service, and ambiance were all outstanding. I enjoyed the graffiti meatballs with the seasoning and marinara sauce. It was served in a hot skillet. The server Emily was quick and efficient. The interior of the restaurant added to the experience. read more

$15 dollars for a 1/4 full chinese takeout box? My partner and I used to like this place. Please for the love of god eat somewhere else. The pasta is not worth $15 even for a full size portion, it tastes okay but the oil and grease makes my stomach hurt every time. Also, have you seen how the owner responds to these messages? I'm pretty sure it's AI lol. read more

Graffiti Pasta - Italian Near Me - Denton, Texas

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Service could have been better, food was okay , the vibes were good. I was a little disappointed with the bruschetta because it's not an authentic bruschetta but over all this place is okay read more

Although the theme of the restaurant was very nice, the food and the service was very bad. My girlfriend and me order the meat ball, linguini pasta and pizza. Only the meat ball was some what decent to good but the pizza was bad and especially the pasta... it was overcooked, greasy , and not creamy at all. Overall, i DO NOT recommend this place because the food is very overpriced and bad! read more

Food is really good here. Grungy Denton vibes. Went for lunch and was delicious. Service was also really good!

Overpriced, absolutely horrendous portion sizes. Two bites and your plate is empty. I can't stand this place but my partner wants to keep eating it. Every time I do I am infuriated by it because we spend $50 just to be hungry when we finish our meals. It's mediocre food that is overpriced to sell to hipsters in college who think they're cool for liking something "unique". I will begrudgingly be eating here again. Nothing I have ordered have I enjoyed. read more

I came here for the first time with a large-ish group of 7 people and we were seated immediately. The artichoke hummus was super delicious, I may have hogged it from the group. My favorite pasta I tried was the Rasta Pasta, it was very rich and creamy. The main dishes were pretty affordable but the drink menu was a little pricey, with most cocktails going for about $13-15 dollars. The price didn't stop me from ordering the Alderaan Sunset drink, which I really enjoyed. Overall, I had a good time here, plus it's right next to my favorite gelato spot so I will definitely be back! read more

My girlfriend and I felt sick after eating here. I had the chicken spaghetti bake and she had the green baked ziti. The chicken quality was questionable and we only felt sick until after eating the chicken in both dishes. Besides that there was an extreme about of cheese added, especially on the chicken spaghetti bake. We also had the beyond meatballs and they were good, the blue milk drink was also good. But after our we had our main entrees which we barely touched it ruined our dining experience. Won't be coming back again unfortunately. My girlfriend felt nauseous after trying her entree. read more

Got pasta to go- outrageously pricey, super greasy and not tasty at all. I was super disappointed. Part of me wants to give the place another try and get something different but for that price and that small quantity I'm not sure! read more

Had a meeting yesterday in Denton and wanted to reunite with my little brother JB, so I headed from Dallas early to meet him for an early lunch. He suggested this place. I like pasta and graffiti, so I went for it! I arrived about 10 minutes early and had a seat...Kayleigh our server was on it and got me a nice cold glass of water. i really dug the vibe of the place with the wild paint, great music selection and TV's with MTV videos and movie clips! JB got there and we ordered, since he was a regular...he got his fave mac and cheese, and I found out it the place specialized in vegan food. I did not want to feel too full, so I ordered what I thought were 2 smaller appetizers...not the case when they came out...the meat-less meatballs and pasta salad were BIG! Enjoyed the meal and company and promised JB we would be back! read more

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We stopped in for lunch and they were out of everything containing basil, however, rather than tell us that, the server hear what we wanted and said they were out. So, we looked for another entree, only to be told they were out. Same with the appetizer. Finally we asked what they did have (after 15 or more minutes of this) to finally be told that. We ordered humus while trying to decide what basil free entree to choose. It came after 15 more minutes and was tiny portion, bland and the pita bread was hard. We elected to go some where else and will not return. read more

Great location on the square. The decor is fun and eclectic, very fitting for the name. The fans were on despite it being a cooler night (around 70 degrees outside. It felt warmer outside than inside). My mom ordered a cosmo and I had a jack and coke. Hard to mess up my drink, but hers tasted like it had some sort of spice added to it. The color is very off what I normally see a cosmo as. Food was average to below average. We both got a build your own bowl. My creamy pesto was fantastic, but the shrimp was overly seasoned. I like my food on the saltier side, but even this felt like too much. My mom tried and said it was inedible with how salty the shrimp was. She stated her Alfredo wasn't anything special, but liked that the chicken was shredded. We both liked the garlic knots. Our service wasn't great. The woman who served us asked if we needed anything as soon as our food was dropped off, before we were able to start eating, but didn't come back until we had to flag her down for another drink and napkins. It wasn't busy. She never asked how our food was either, which I've found to be a customary question from servers. Overall it was just okay. I'd come back for the creamy pesto sauce, but a different protein. Wouldn't be my first choice for dinner. read more

Graffiti Pasta - Cosmo and Jack and Coke - Italian Near Me - Denton, Texas

Really nice people. Cool casual vibe. Good pasta. Cream sauce was a bit heavy for me, but probably perfect for most. flavor was good. I'd certainly go back. read more

Not sure how they got the awesome reviews. Stopped her last night for a later dinner. Ordered a couple drinks, didn't finish them they were not good. Service was meh. Food, macaroni dish was delicious, but not outstanding. Build your own pasta was good as well but again not outstanding. Didn't go in expecting traditional food, it was different but good. Service was way below average. Dont expect much. A plain jack and coke tasted like coke. read more

These folks know exactly how to create the perfect eatery in a small amount of space. The food is excellent with good portions, served hot and very flavorful. I've gotten pasta both times with the great meatballs and mushrooms. Their main attraction is the service and the ambience. A magnificent bar with video screens that are synced with the music and everything from modern soft rock to Jackie Wilson singing Lonely Teardrops. I'm from 210 miles away to have only been there twice but it's one of my favorite restaurants ever. The artwork on the walls just adds to making this place the wonderful experience it is. The owner is hands-on, very friendly and his staff reflects his work ethic and demeanor. read more

Graffiti Pasta - Spinach noodles with Alfredo and mushrooms and meatballs. - Italian Near Me - Denton, Texas

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Second time in, and I absolutely am a sucker for a good bar AND homemade pasta with sauces! They have an excellent selection of both. The first time we went, I had the tortellini dish with fresh, edible flower bits on top. Very, very good. My hubby had the shrimp dish. My friend had the zoodles with a homemade meatball. We split a house salad, nice house dressing with good quality Feta on top. Last night, we were seated towards the back of the restaurant and kept getting whiffs of the bathroom area. Not sure if they can do anything about that but it was off putting. We got the Caprese salad to share with our table of 4 and it was enough. My friend ordered a dirty martini and it took quite a while to hit the table.. the restaurant was full BUT it's not a lot of square footage and the staff could do more to support one another to get things flying to the right tables. My hubby ordered the homemade fettucine w mushrooms, I had the zoodles with lemon alfredo, my friends ordered the tortellini dish mentioned above and the rasta pasta. For some reason, my hubby and my orders came out a full 10 minutes prior to our friends. When all the dishes hit the table, we dug in! Each dish had one of their garlic nots... I found that to be quite dense so did not eat mush of that. The zoodles w alfredo were fantastic though! I normally do not care for the heaviness of alfredo sauce but the zoodles are light enough to absorb it. My hubby's mushrooms looked pan roasted perfection! My friend's dishes were devoured! All in all, a good experience. Next time, I think I'll wait for the front table! Go there. Get some. Life is too short for boring food! read more

Came here last night for Valentine's Dinner. I came for the green chicken pesto lasagne, but since we dined after 9pm it was no longer available. The bartender was very accommodating and recommended an alternative which was the same dish with different pasta an read more

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Overall this place was passable if you're hungry enough, but nothing special. The menu situation was so confusing it almost ruined the experience. When you first arrive there is a single QR code on the table. Neither of us could get that to work and honestly just despise having to use a phone to view a menu anyways. Then we asked for paper menu, which they could only provide one of. The paper menu didn't have their cocktails listed so we then had to go to their website to see the drink menu. Honestly how embarrassing that they couldn't be bothered to go to staples or office supplies place and make a few extra copies with all the menu items. I digress. The food itself was decent. We got this mushroom toast appetizer that was pretty good, although cold. I just couldn't get into the idea of pasta that day so I got the meatball sub which was listed as an appetizer. Again with the menu, how is a giant meatball sub that you can't even fit in your mouth without first cutting up an appetizer? The meatball sub was very good, but impossible to eat like an actual sandwich. I also tried my wife's baked ziti which was good. The cocktails were probably the best part, honestly. I got the Vermont summer and my wife got the sangria. Both were very delicious! I think Graffiti Pasta has great potential, but needs to focus on getting the basics right. Let people have menus, more than one napkin and actual plate. I'll be giving it another try. read more

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Great place with very friendly staff. This place hit the spot in all the right places. The bruschetta was fresh, savory, and not too hard. Rasta pasta had quite a kick, was perfectly seasoned & cooked. Dipping the garlic knots into the sauce was a no brainer. Pasta al Denton was great. The large grilled chicken chunks was a great addition to the dish as well as the mushrooms. Overall portions were just right and I couldn't find a single complaint even if I tried. Graffiti Pasta has a casual atmosphere, perfect for any occasion. Thanks for y'all's hospitality! read more

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