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Not Your Mama's Pasta

4.5 (20 reviews)
Closed • 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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Pesto special
John B.

This shop is on the downtown stretch, but I had driven by it many times without noticing it as it is quite inconspicuous. It is small inside. Sometimes it is only open for takeout and the tiny hours are limited to around the weekends for dinner. I had considered trying their Roman style pizza, but a pesto pasta special enticed me. It came with a granular, sort of cheese and a robust flavor. I thought it could've done with some fresh tomatoes on top or something of that nature to balance it out, but even as is the pasta was springy and the walnuts that came with it filling. The special soda I ordered was not available, and I got switched to a regular root beer, which to be fair was quite good.

Carbonara pizza  (bottom left) and chicken  parmesan pizza.
John J.

The homemade, handmade pasta is the star, but the Roman-style pizza is quite good as well. Our server was new, but he was very accommodating with our questions about the menu. It's a smaller place with a casual, modern feel that has full-service on Thursdays through Saturday and take out Monday through Wednesday, but closed on Sunday. Highly recommend this Italian restaurant when in Blacksburg.

Pomodoro, chicken parm, and carbonara pizza slices
Noah L.

We went on Thursday night where all pizza slices and beer/wine is $3 each. This was my first time there, and the food was absolutely amazing. I got the chicken parm, pomodoro, and carbonara pizza pieces and was not disappointed, especially with the carbonara. The server was very nice but they seemed a little short-staffed given the volume of customers. I can't wait to go back and try out their pasta next time!

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A gem of a find! The carbonara pasta is a must have! Great atmosphere and good service!

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Food is unique and fresh. Definitely not your typical Italian restaurant. Very nice atmosphere.

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Most amazing food, the chef is incredible too! We had the best pizza and will definitely be making this a regular stop in Blacksburg!

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