First time here. Saw it in the area when we were looking for parking and decided to try it for dinner instead of where we were planning. We're so happy we did. The food was wonderful! Nothing was too heavy and the portions were perfect sized. They don't have a large menu but you don't need one. You just pick your hand made pasta and sauce to pair and it's perfect. It's on the smaller side so they may recommend reservation but we didn't have any wait time really when we just walked up. I can't wait to go back. read more

The service was excellent. I ordered a wine I didn't care for, and our server noticed my expression right away and kindly asked if everything was okay. I mentioned I wasn't loving the wine, and she immediately offered to replace it. I switched to a Sangiovese, which was delicious. The cheese ravioli was good, and the chard ravioli was very good. The bread was just okay and not my favorite. The atmosphere was relaxed and comfortable. If we're in the area again, we would definitely dine here again. read more

Definitely a hidden gem in the NW area. Fresh pasta made everyday! They have been in this location for over 20 years now. Clearly they're doing something right. They are always busy so come at a good time! Reservations are only for 8+. They have a nicely heated patio area. Amazing drinks and super friendly staff! We love the pesto here that's also made fresh daily. Ample wine selection and free fresh bread! Portions are just right and their food is not heavy at all! Everything about this place is fresh and amazing! You need to try them! read more

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It was after lunch hour so not very busy. Staff greeted us right away, outdoor seating was amazing, love sunny fall in Portland. The outdoor dining area was very inviting. Food and wine were great, I love pasta in the afternoon, so well flavored warm and delicious. read more

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Justa Pasta is a lovely neighborhood restaurant with a great menu. I enjoyed the mushroom Alfredo Lasagna while family members had halibut over pasta, a pancetta bucatini and a chicken marina lasagna. The service is attentive and friendly. There is a nice indoor area but the patio out front is truly a great community vibe. I'm glad this is a NW Portland staple. read more

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I dine out 5 or 6 nights a week, and I have lived in Italy. I ordered the spaghetti with pesto. The supposedly homemade pasta was toothless and tasteless. The alleged "pesto" was chopped basil and oil, totally separated, with no hint or tatste of pine nuts and cheese to bind it. This was probaly the worst pasta dish that I have ever had. Justa mistaka! read more

Recently dropped by to checkout this place for lunch. The space was nice, open, full of light and not as small as it appeared in some of the pictures I'd seen. Our server was very kind and was very attentive. I had the chicken risotto lunch special and it was very tasty and very filling. My wife had the half lasagna half salad special. The tomato sauce has a bit of a sweet taste but doesn't take away from the delicious dish. As is customary in these restaurants, we also started with delicious bread and olive oil. Cocktails were refreshing and were all reasonably priced for the area. We were happy to find this gem in the neighborhood and look forward to our next visit. read more

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I can't speak to the food but the wine and the service were great! A nice selection and cool cozy space to hang out. read more

Justa Pasta - Wine - Italian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Home made pasta, I had the cheese raviolis and the dish was outstanding. Friendly wait staff that was attentive. The restaurant has an industrial vibe which works well. read more

Atmosphere: Nice restaurant and spacious patio with enough room between tables to not feel crowded. Great to enjoy on a nice day. Food: The Alfredo Pasta was great. You could taste the fresh homemade chew off the pasta and the sauce was a perfect creaminess not too thin or thick. The chicken was good although I hoped for maybe a little more with the dish. Bread was great as well. My fiancé got the Kale Caesar Salad which I did not taste but she enjoyed. Price: Not the cheapest pasta but the lunch one is a little cheaper so it was not outrageous either. We also chose to add chicken to the pasta and shrimp to the salad which added a little. Service: Very pleased with the service. Parking: Street parking and a few parking spots next to the restaurant read more

Justa Pasta - Caesar Salad - Italian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Fast service. Very good fresh pasta. Sauce and meatballs were amazing. Sat outside under cover, which was nice and heater was on. Definitely glad to find. read more

Justa Pasta - Italian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

My parents used to frequent this place. I wanted to take them out for dinner (for my bday!) and they grumbled about so many places so we decided to come their regular. It was amazing as always, but actually better. The service and staff were beyond. The manager (blonde glasses?) can read your soul. I was busy trying to order for my tween and elderly parents and she saw how I was overwhelmed and brought me a lovely cocktail, allowed me to charge the tween iPad, and brought my elders a paper menu because... obv. The house made spinach pasta was so good and my kid devoured his bolognese. I got the most delicious prawns with spicy garlic. And the Caesar is impeccable!!! My picky teen devoured it. For a single man juggling kid and elder parents this was the most awesome night with my own needs attended to. When I confessed how I was struggling the lovely manager ? Was so awesome in reading our needs and relating. I feel like I went for the pasta, and left after having therapy. What a lovely evening. Amazing crew and delicious food and wine. (Seriously the wine ) read more

Justa Pasta - My dad maybe 84 but he still is the most popular guy I know. Running in old mates at Justa. - Italian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Excellent choice for Italian and the staff serve each dish with a smile.. I fell in love with my waitress..

Justa Pasta is a long-time neighborhood staple with world-class food and service. Love the covered, heated outdoor seating. Our services - from seating to serving to check-signing was friendly and professional. Nice array of interesting wines by glass and bottle. Food was excellent - we liked the olive oil so much we tried to buy a bottle from them. Main pasta dishes were cooked to perfection and piping hot. read more

Can't believe we didn't find this place sooner! Wanted to avoid crazy parking and crowds on 23rd and boy are we glad we happened into this neighborhood. Everything was amazing, from the welcome (nice to meet you, Roland!) to our server (what? Bread and oil when you're seated?), to the friendly gentlemen waving hello from the kitchen! Spinach salad was fantastic (really flavorful feta!), we loved our pasta (the red sauce is SO fresh and tangy!), my mocktail was perfect, and OMG if there is coconut cake...just say "yes." We will see you again soon, Justa Pasta! read more

I have been a long-time, frequent customer and with great disappointment, will no longer return. The quality of the food is not what it used to be. For example, the lasagna is not fresh at times, and the noodles were hard and dried out. The chicken dishes are frequently tough and overcooked. But the biggest disappointment is the service and lack of consideration as a long-standing customer. On my last visit, two of us ordered the same dish and only one dish was brought out. We were told that only one dish had been ordered by the server. It took another 20 minutes + to get the order and the rest of us were all finished by the time the second order came out. There was no apology to us by the wait staff or by the owner. There was no adjustment to our bill or recognition of the problem. The server was aware and did nothing. This isn't the first time I have had a problem, but it will be my last time. Sadly, they have become quite popular, but are no longer the quality restaurant that they once were. read more

Always a good meal here. The have table service now - haven't dined in for a while so maybe this isn't new. Pasta was fresh and yummy read more

Justa Pasta - Italian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Best pasta around! Really amazing and unique dishes here. Excellent service. Lovely wines. Will absolutely return.

With a name like Justa Pasta, you'd expect a strip mall quick pasta luncheon type place. Nope, this place is a fine dining establishment in the quieter part of the NW district. This is probably one of the best kept secret for good pasta in town. The pasta is amazingly fresh, and all the sauces are just ah so tasty. Service has always been amazing here, too. They have quite the wine selection to pair with your pasta dinner, and their full bar menu is all there. read more

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Such a cute place! Love the outdoor sitting! I when in for some creamy chicken Alfredo and it was delicious! Also got the German chocolate slice for dessert yummy! read more

Justa Pasta - Alfredo! And ravioli - Italian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Small place but the lasagna is always a hit. I love being able to take fresh pasta and sauce home to create my own meal at my leisure.

Consistently great food! Lots of outdoor seating - any season. Wonderful owner and staff!!

Friendly service, fresh and flavorful food, nice atmosphere, thoughtful wine list, reasonable pricing, and they didn't flinch when I brought in a bottle of sake to pair with my meal. Will definitely be going back and highly recommend! read more

We went here at a recommendation of a friend whose business is around the corner from this restaurant (thanks Cristina!), and were welcomed in and started off with fresh bread and olive oil/vinegar (which was great by the way). After scanning the QR code for the menu, we ended up getting the organic Kale Caesar salad (recommended by my friend), which was very flavorful and each bite had the perfect amount of dressing in it. My buddy who ate with us said it was the best Kale salad he's ever had! They have options to add protein but we just wanted a light lunch and it was just right. ----TL;DR--- Pros: flavorful, friendly staff, reasonable prices, good location, healthy, fresh! Cons: none Bottom Line: great choice for a light healthy lunch, would definitely visit again when I'm back in the area. read more

Justa Pasta - Organic Kale Caesar salad - very tasty, perfect distribution of dressing - Italian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Justa Pasta was a fantastic space for our event! Working with the owner, Roland, was incredibly easy ...he was so accommodating and made sure our experience was top notch from start to finish. As someone in the event industry, I know how rare it is to find a venue that truly has it all: great food, amazing service, fun drinks and a unique, cozy atmosphere. Roland's attention to detail is outstanding, and it really shows in every aspect of the experience. One thing that stood out to me was how genuine and happy his staff were to be part of our event. It was clear they take pride in what they do. I also appreciated seeing Roland actively involved and leading by example--you don't often see leaders so hands on. He has created such a positive, welcoming environment that makes it easy for guests to relax and enjoy themselves. From the delicious food to the wonderful space and drinks, Justa Pasta absolutely deserves to be celebrated. Highly recommend!!! read more

I've been wanting to try this place for a long time now and I am so happy I finally did! Food: 9/10 absolutely divine! Fresh pasta, fresh prawns, seasoned well, perfect portion size, served HOT and timely! Both my friend and I had enough for leftovers the next day. I loved that there were fresh garlic cloves (I love garlic) in my sauce. The after dinner drink was just the perfect way to end the night. Our waitress was friendly and attentive. I would highly recommend for a cute date night or a girls night. There is covered and heated seating outside along with seating inside and bar seating. 10/10 highly recommend! **I am making the review a few weeks after visiting so I am missing a few details but trust me this place is worth a visit read more

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Casual little restaurant/market that you can buy house made pasta cooked or to take home and cook (along w/ wines & pasta sauces and such). We tried a seafood linguine which was great - nice & creamy without being too heavy or creamy & fresh light flavors w/ parsley & cherry tomatoes. Could've been a bit more generous w/ the clams but still good. We also shared a dessert, I forget the name but it was something like Paris Breast or something lol. It was like a buttery croissant cookie sandwich with cream & strawberries, quite tasty. Cafe vibes with a few indoor seats but a good amount of seating on their covered heated patio. Open for a few hours during lunch and then again for dinner later. read more

Justa Pasta - Paris Breast (I think?) - Italian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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After grabbing a glass of wine at a nearby winery my friend and I needed a small bite so we crossed the street to Justa Pasta. We split a ceasar salad and garlic chili oil ravioli. It HIT!! We also were served work crusty bread with balsamic and police oil-yummy! The ceasar dressing was flavorful with crunchy fresh greens. The pasta was seasoned well with the garlic chili oil and pasta perfectly cooked. We sat in the outdoor area as it was the best summer night, vibe was casual and cool. Staff was so amazing, smiley and happy and they had interior seating as well! read more

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The food is great as is the service. A good place for Italian food! It has outdoor space for patrons to enjoy!

One of my favorite restaurants in Portland going on 10+ years now. They have some of the freshest more flavorful Italian dishes i've ever had. The freshly made pasta make all the difference and I love that you can grab some freshly made pasta to-go for at home use as well. The 3 cheese raviolis with pesto is my go-to dish, but on this visit their Halibut special was also absolutely to die for and good perfectly with a moist inside and light crisping on the outside. You also get fresh focaccia and plain bread with oil and balsamic glaze when you first sit down which is a great addition. The staff and owner is always so friendly and accommodating. The food, staff, and atmosphere made this place a go-to for any special occasion or date night. read more

Justa Pasta - 3 cheese ravioli with pesto - Italian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Lovely place and great food. Chicken parm was awesome. If you are wanting to reconnect beware of jazz night.

Delicious classic Italian, nothing overly modern. Clean bright interior. Good service. I recommend the ravioli!

The food was delicious . I had the lasagna, which was great. The service was great and I love the outdoor seating.

i love fresh food that makes you feel good instead of sick after. that's exactly what justa pasta is! it even reheats very good the next day. the bar is a little bit dark but the staff are super friendly and attentive. i didn't get a picture of the bread oil and balsamic but it's delicious. I need to try the carbonara or the ravioli next! read more

Justa Pasta - alfredo with whole wheat fusilli and a huckleberry citrus - Italian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

This place makes their own pasta! The food are delicious and the service was great. They have really delicious free bread to soak up the pasta sauce. Definitely will return to try all the other entrees. read more

Justa Pasta - Seafood linguine. I removed all the shells already. - Italian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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I hosted my birthday party in the Justa Space next door to the restaurant. The made in-house food and beverages were fabulous and the service was top notch. Roland and Keema were so easy to work with and got everything right. I would absolutely host another party here. Until then, we'll keep dining in the lovely restaurant. read more

Best pasta in town. Try it and you know what I mean. Service is outstanding as well.

This place NEVER disappoints. I 1000% recommend it. The food is always amazing. The staff is always friendly and knowledgeable. Yesterday I had one of the most amazing Mocktails I have ever had. The 'Summer Refresher' was incredible and I truly hope it's available even after summer. It was a light, minty, foamy masterpiece. The outdoor seating is a big plus too. I've been going to Justa Pasta since they opened and it's a place with amazing atmosphere and amazing food! I love this place and you should absolutely give yourself the gift of it! read more

I dined there last evening, only my second time at this restaurant. The food is good, I enjoyed the chicken Caesar salad. Chicken was cooked thoroughly and moist on inside, lemony Caesar dressing. However, the service is s-l-o-w. It took the hostess checking on us then reminding server we were there to even get acknowledged. Even then everything was very slow. Food was delivered long before the drinks. It seems like no one's in sync. Would be nice to be acknowledged by someone when waiting, waiting, waiting. read more

I was so unsure what to get between the linguine with clams (my most favorite food) or bolognese. I chatted with the waitress and she let me know both are great and go with the daily special of linguine with clams because they always have the bolognese. The portion was just enough to where you still have room for dessert. My friend (who'd been here before) suggest we get the cheesecake because it's the best he's ever had and he doesn't even like cheesecake! Okay, twist my arm. The cheesecake was delicious. It was super creamy and light - almost like a whipped cream cheese was used. Man it was good and the crust was perfect texture. So good that it was fine plain with no toppings!! I'll be back for sure. It is all street parking but the area is where you don't have to pay after 7. Nice!! read more

Justa Pasta - Linguine with Clams - Italian Near Me - Portland, Oregon