I am a long-time fan of the original Newport location, but stayed away from the Providence spot because of the mixed reviews. Not tonight! We stuck with our go-to favorites, because they are our favorites and just to be sure we weren't swayed by the lovely contemporary interior alone. And... the penne arriabata did not disappoint and was, as we'd hoped, complemented (and balanced, from a spice perspective) perfectly by the lovely crusty margherita pizza. Service was fine - although tbh, strangely too fast. Like, meal served within 5 minutes of ordering fast. So, 4 stars because it felt like we couldn't even settle in before it was time to eat, and clearly we were left wondering if some things were precooked tonight. The space is quite appealing. Open and modern, and very clean. Very nice spacious restrooms, gorgeous wooden floors, mix of table sizes and heights. What I expected of Pasta Beach, but not necessarily what other reviewers experienced, sadly! I'm coming back, and next time having a drink by the appealing floor to ceiling windows open to the fresh air. read more

Such a cute bistro that is very well light and comfy I love their frutte de mar pasta in red sauce. So much seafood. So much perfectly cooked al denote pasta .... I had so much leftover (which is saying a lot since I can eat!) The margarita pizza was meh to me. Not bad but not like traditional Italian. I will def go back for more pasta though! read more

Pasta Beach - Pizza Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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A takeout order: Prosciutto e Funghi calzone and Tagliatelle Piselli e Prosciutto. I don't really speak Italian, but I guess 'Prosciutto' means grocery store deli ham, 'Funghi' means industrial canned button mushrooms, and 'Tagliatelle Piselli' means a grainy cream sauce that has broken. I do, however, appreciate the thoughtless, undressed and slightly yellowed arugula tossed in the pizza box with the calzone. *chef's kiss* -- Molto Bene! read more

Delicious, as always!! Nice atmosphere, good drinks...nice, clean bathrooms. Maybe, not important to everyone, but it IS to me. Staff was WONDERFUL. Went there with an out of town guest, and we were both very pleased! read more

Similar experience to the other reviewers here--overpriced, generic pasta and slow service. The menu photos on Yelp are old; prices are almost $10 more per dish now. Our server was friendly, but it took 25 mins just to get bread, and we were extremely thirsty the entire meal since everything was very salty and our small water glasses were only refilled once. The penne arrabiata had very little burrata and tasted like the sauce came from a jar; the carbonara was almost painfully salty. It's a cute spot, but I would definitely recommend just going to Federal Hill for pasta. read more

This place has horrible management and the food is sub par. If you're in the neighborhood, then I can understand wanting to dine here because you have a craving for Italian food but please, do yourself a favor and visit Marchetti's or any other long-standing Italian restaurant where they value customer service and their product. I wouldn't re-visit Pasta Beach if I had a gift card. There are so many AMAZING Italian restaurants here, in RI, don't waste your money (or time because there's always a wait whether you order carry-out or dining in) at this restaurant. read more

Solid Italian food, with an intimate setting. The brick oven pizza was light like the real deal Italian pizza with big flavors. Enjoyed the comfortable ambiance with good drinks and friends. Outdoor seating was also available with heaters for those not comfortable or yet vaccinated. read more

Italian dining is best done with family or friends and when you are a group of 6+ you are often looking at one of the Hill's over-priced restaurants where the service is totally impersonal. Head over to Wayland Square and see what family dining, Italian style is supposed to be. Fresh food, great service and a welcoming atmosphere. Any of you who have been to the Pasta Beach on Newport know what to expect; generous portions, creative brick oven pizzas, and pasta dishes that you want to share with the whole table. The Wayland square location does not disappoint. We started with the meat & cheese plate (pardon my not using the Italian name) and it was easily enough for 4 people to split, along with the Panzanella. For the Main course we went with a selection of pizzas, pasta and gnocchi. Every dish was split amongst the table and was just enjoyed by all. Entrees were very reasonable around $16-$26. The wine list was 3 red & 3 white all $10 glass or $42 a bottle - we were 6 so two bottles of red was the way to go for us. This place is going to be my go to for any group gatherings and I cannot wait to round up a horde and head back there. Eat well Providence and when you do, bring some friends. read more

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Given that I live around the corner I could see myself coming back but it's not at the top of my list. After all the anticipation and wait you'd think they would knock this out of the park...alas, they do not. I put in our name for 2 at the bar, was seated before the end of my quote time, and overall started out well. The menu is really dense with dozens of kinds of pizza and pastas. They have some salads and sandwiches along with a couple more traditional entrees but this is really a pizza/pasta place. I was a little irked that I paid $11 for a very small pour of rosé... We ordered a pizza and pasta to split - turned out this was more than enough food for 2. We added mushrooms to our pizza and though the sauce and crust was really good they threw on basically raw white mushrooms (I typically see them roasted on the pizza for a bit) so that was odd. Then we got the carbonara pasta which had good flavor but the pasta was WAY undercooked. It needed a minute more. I know al dente...I'm off the boat Italian but this was just not cooked all the way through. There are some growing pains going on...if the food is refined and their hostesses are a bit *kinder* to folks they could be a real hit. Keyword: potential. read more

Pasta Beach - $11 for this wimpy pour of rosé...?! - Pizza Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

The newest Pasta Beach is in the former Runcible Spoon space in wayland square. The table area in front is small with tables along a banquette wall and then in front of Windows thst completely open up floor to ceiling onto Wayland St. There are some high tops across from the bar and also a counter in front of the pizza oven. We attempted to walk in on a random weeknight and they were slammed. It's the first week so I suspect they have some growing pains to work through with service. I secured a reservation for the following night though. We came back the second night and were immediately seated. We started with the meat and cheese platter which could easily feed 4-6 ppl as an appetizer. There were four kinds of cheese and one kind of meat but we had to ask for bread. Then I got a pizza which was good and my dining companion had a bowl of pasta. The bolognese was decent but I've had better in town but the gnocchi was delicious. They have four beers on tap and about 7-8 wines right now. Entrees were reasonable at $15-$25ish. Overall it's a welcome addition to the East Side. read more

Pasta Beach - Sausage and Gorgonzola pizza - Pizza Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Yay! Very good! Got buccatini cacio e pepe! Yummy! Also got the Bufalina starter, which was tasty, and the eggplant Parmesan. Another date, I got the margarita pizza which was very yummy but just a tad too heavy on the tomato sauce, it overpowered the taste a bit and it made the yummy crust a bit too limp. Will be back many times more! read more

Bread and olive oil was amazing! Staff was very friendly and establishment was fun! Food was a little pricey for what you get, and how it tasted. That's my only critique. I had the tuna special for $28 dollars which was an OK price for tuna but what it came with and how the dish was prepared was not the best it could have been. So when I discovered the price I was a little disappointed. Looked pretty but lacked flavor. The gnocchi was delicious though, but the spaghetti and olive oil was extremely bland, and I know it's a basic sauce but it was ESPECIALLY bland. Would I return? Probably not rushing back here but if someone suggested to go I would not sa read more

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It's Pasta Beach, what more is there to say!? So, if you've ever been to a Pasta Beach, you know what to expect, and I am a huge fan of their Newport location so I was BEYOND excited when I saw them building in Wayland Square just minutes from my office! This new location has the same menu as the other locations, so you can get all your favorite Pasta Beach dishes, only you get to stay close to your favorite city - the P V D - and stroll through Wayland Square afterward. The space is nice, and even has a function area upstairs. The food was on point. My pasta was cooked to perfection, and the pizza was delicious! All enjoyed with the front windows open and the lovely summer breeze wafting in. Love it, and I will be back soon! read more

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I've loved every single menu item I've tried. Their lasagne bolognese is sincerely the best lasagne I've ever had. The gnocchi is incredible, and those homemade potato chips are so addicting. Their takeout is excellent but eating in is great for a casual night or for a celebration. I celebrated my friends birthday here and brought my own cake last minute. They accommodated us by letting us light our own candles and took the cake to slice it into pieces and even re-wrap it up for us. read more

I literally could not speak more highly of this restaurant. I was looking for an affordable place to have a private birthday dinner party and pasta beach was the best place for me. They took care of absolutely everything! The salad, although simple, was delicious. The food itself was ginormous so everyone had leftovers that they could bring home. It's such a warm and friendly environment and I highly recommend this restaurant whether you're going out to eat or if you need a place to host a private event. read more

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The Porsches were surprisingly small, about the size of an appetizer at best. The food was incredibly bland and didn't really have a good flavor at all. It tasted like pasta boiled and water with some salt despite having what should have been a cream sauce. Definitely never ordering from here again this was not worth the price at all. The only thing they did good was the pasta was al dente read more

My favorite thing about the meal I had here, other than my fabulous company, was the portion size of my salmon. I ordered the salmon and vegetables KNOWING it was expensive and I expected to get some small little NORMAL "piece" of salmon. What I actually received was HUGE. Like enough salmon to feed me three times. And for that I am truly grateful and happy about Pasta Beach being so close to where I live. I'd also like to mention, my salmon was perfectly cooked. The service was super friendly here and well-paced. My veggies were delicious. My drink was overpriced but NOW I KNOW. My girlfriend got some sort of pasta with small clams and shrimp in it and she loved it. I'm certain I'll be visiting again. So glad this restaurant took over that space. read more

Let me start off by saying I have never left a bad review for anywhere, ever before. Only reason I am writing this is because it's now a week later, and I'm still baffled as to why this happened. My friend and I came here for dinner last weekend. I have nothing bad to say about the food, or the service. We shared a bottle of wine, ordered the burrata appetizer which was amazing. There was an abundance of prosciutto which I loved since my friend is a vegetarian. I had the carbonara for my entree and my friend had the fungi pasta. After dinner, a friend of ours stopped by and we each had an espresso martini for dessert. The espresso martinis were top notch, very good. My friend and I that had dinner, split the bill between the two of us, offering to pay for our friends espresso martini because we know it's annoying to split a bill 3 ways or split the bill based on what each person had. We split the bill evenly in half to make it easier for the server. So here is where my complaint begins: my friend and I, AND our friend that joined us, all work in the service industry, so we always tip above 20% regardless of the situation, with the exception of really, REALLY bad service. If the food isn't up to standards, we still tip 20% because we know it's not the servers fault. Now my complaint/question is: WHY DID OUR BILL GET AUTOGRATTED FOR A PARTY OF TWO? Never in my life have I been autogratted on a party of less than 6 people. We weren't needy customers, we didn't need continuous refills on drinks, we didn't send her back and forth for ANYTHING, and our meals were cooked perfectly. We did nothing that would've indicated that we would've left a bad tip. I just don't understand and I'm also highly offended. I feel as though our server unfairly judged us. In all honesty, the server would've received a bigger tip had she not ignorantly autogratted us, but hey that's on her. Basically, I would eat here again, but would ask for a different server if I saw her walking towards my table. read more

Overall a fair and average experience for our 1st time at PB. Had reservations already set and got seated outdoors right away. We had our dog with us and our waiter said he'd bring her water but he forgot, no biggie. We were never brought small plates or utensils even after asking so I stood up and took them from the empty table next to us so that we could have the bread and oil.. A different guy then finally brought out medium plates to share the bruschetta and artichokes which were delicious. Our server was nice but the overall service was slow and off tonight. Our pasta dishes we ordered were really tasty and yummy. Since the food was really good we agreed we wouldn't go back for dine in but maybe try 1 of their pizzas to go. read more

Salmon was excellent! Moist and cooked well over pan fried veggies which were a nice assortment. I think there could be a better sauce to go with it but overall was really tasty! Would recommend for takeout for dinner! read more

One of the reasons I'm giving Pasta Beach two stars is because of how inconsistent it is. I was ready to love this place because it's within my neighborhood and easy walking distance, but unfortunately that's not how things have been. First of all, the service is extremely variable. On our first visit, the waitress was really sweet, attentive, and friendly. Ever since then the servers have been either OK or really not great. One time I waited 20 minutes to get the waiter's attention, and we were sitting next to the hostess stand. I only got a drink at the first visit and it was OK. It was strong, expensive, and didn't taste amazing. I don't generally order OK drinks a second time, so I can't comment on how the drinks have been for quite a while now. We have really loved their Margherita pizza. The crust is thicker than NY Style and chewy, but the sauce is nice and the cheese is yummy. However, I'm scared to eat there because after getting a mediocre pasta dish with mushrooms, I got extremely ill. I can't say with absolute certainty that it was the food I had at Pasta Beach, but I think it was (I ate Cheerios for breakfast and then that pasta was my only other meal that day). I also thought the food was over-priced. That said, my husband absolutely loves their calzones. They're really expensive from my perspective, but he can't stop thinking about them. Although I don't think I'm going back, he regularly gets the calzones as takeout and likely still will. read more

The restaurants atmosphere is great and so were employees. I got the pasta carbonara and it's was tasty the flavor was all there. What wasn't apparent was the guidelines for COVID -19. People in the back were making pizza and sautéeing ( yes I know that's not a word ) with their mask off. And on their phones while going back to make the food. Not OKAY read more

My favorite Italian restaurant! Amazing service and outstanding food. We are always so happy with our visit! read more

Pasta Beach - BEST pizza I've ever had!!!! So delicious and fresh!!! - Pizza Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

10/10 would recommend. Not just because the food was incredible, fresh, and authentic but because the atmosphere, service, and expierence is impeccable. If you get the chance, sit outside on a nice summer night, it is beautiful! read more

Had dinner here this past weekend. Was disappointing to say the least. My date had been to this location a few times in the past so we decided to come back because it was my first time. Was disappointed from the food and drink portions, to the service, and even the quality of the food. Absolutely would not recommend, nor would I be back anytime in the future. The only reason I gave 2 stars is because of the possibility they were having an off night, so I wanted to give them the benefit of the doubt. That being said I couldn't find it in me to give any more than 2 stars. Tried 2 appetizers, one was their bread, which was the highlight of the meal. We also had their fried polenta which was an utter disgrace. Zero seasoning was added and they gave us 3 small pieces less than the size of a mozzarella stick. While we were eating, we each felt very rushed from the waitstaff who seemed desperate to get our orders into the the kitchen, as well as remove plates from the table - some of which still had food. I got the saltimbocca for my entree and this was the tip of the ice berg. Was very mediocre tasting and although it was plated nicely, it was a minuscule portion for a steep price. Was not happy with our experience whatsoever. Prices everywhere are high but many restaurants at least serve food that are worth the price. For all the Italian restaurants open I would say going to pasta beach is both a waste of time and money read more

Disappointing. Burata appetizer was good, but the Carbonara was average. The cheese sauce resembled that of Mac n cheese. The Milanese was also average and bland, with plain sliced tomato and some dry arugula. Worst of all, at 8:45, when finishing up our wine, they actually flickered the lights so we would leave! Yup, you heard correctly. Won't go back. Rude! read more

I found this little spot while traveling and thought I would give it a shot ordered some food to go and I have to say it's pretty damn good read more

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My second visit here was a lot less than expected. I talked this place up since my initial visit earlier this past year, so I took an associate claiming they will gave a great meal. Unfortunately the pumpkin and vegetable soup we had were both bland, the entrees were also disappointing. Last time I was here I had awesome pastafasol (spelling?) Soup and amazing clams and spaghetti. This time not good. Maybe they changed chefs? read more

Food was delish and came out nice and hot. Servers were very friendly. Atmosphere had a good vibe!

This was my first visit to the Pasta Beach on the East Side of Providence and much like the original restaurant in Newport it's a good place for both dinner and lunch. The room is very bright with high ceilings and the front opens up during nice weather which makes it great. Our food was good and the service was very good. No doubt there are a lot of restaurants to pick from on the East Side but few Italian ones. If you are looking for a nice experience in a casual setting this is as good a spot as any. read more

Great food great service. Definitely going back. Our server was very friendly and when we asked her opinion of 2 dishes she was great at explaining the differences so we could make an easier decision. Calzones are big enough to share. Lemon sorbet was the perfect ending. Loved it all! read more

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First couple times I came it was so good and portions were great. However the last 3-4 times I've ordered here or sat down the foods been just okay and definitely smaller portions. Sangria here is very good and I like the atmosphere overall. read more

The chef makes Carbonara like I had in Rome, with egg yolks and bacon. Fresh hot pasta... really delicious and plenty of bacon! (No cream and garlic) I was traveling so I couldn't take the leftovers home, basically the portion was too big. Good service and nice restaurant. read more

Pasta Beach - Carbonara - Pizza Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

This review is just for the food as I haven't actually been in the restaurant lol. I have been ordering delivery for over a year from this place and I've never been disappointed! The portions are decently sized and everything always tastes amazing. My personal favorite is the bolognese. read more

Excellent service for lunch. I was deciding between two dishes and our waitress was so nice and patient to help me choose. The interior of the restaurant is fun and clean. I ended up ordering the Tagliatelle ai Funghi and it was delicious. Great balance of sauce (IMO) and lots of mushrooms - yum! Only reason I'm giving 4/5 and not 5 is because my mimosa was just alright given the cost. read more

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First of all I must say the interior design of this restaurant is absolutely stunning. This was my first impression when I walked in the restaurant. The staff, well they are very friendly but not very attentive and the food I ordered took forever to get to my table. Although I do need to give them I break because I only saw one waitress and the place was kind of full for only one person to attend. But still there wasn't any help from the other employees, which is something I don't like. Anyways, what I had was a Pepperoni Pizza... the wait was about 35 mins. I loved it and hated it at the same time. 50/50 The reason for this is due to the fact that the pizza sauce and the other ingredients where very great but at the same time the crust was very bland and it had way too much oil. Every time I wanted to pick up a slice, everything fell to the table and made a mess. Will I order again from this place? I don't know if I would order pizza, but I would like to taste the pasta. read more

A recommendation from a professor led me to Pasta Beach, and I was not disappointed! We had the eggplant bruschetta and the vegetariano pizza. The bruschetta was not what I imagined typical bruschetta to be; the bread was much thicker and crustier, which I personally enjoyed! The pizza was also pretty delicious, although having no cheese left the bottom crust slightly soggy from the vegetable topping on top. However, the flavor was definitely there. Splitting a bruschetta and a pizza + tip was about $30 for two people, so all in all, not a bad first meal! My waiter DJ was also very accommodating to my dietary needs (i.e. 'no cheese' was not met with an expression of bewilderment), and service was very speedy. I will say to NOT sit at the bar, because the hustle and bustle of the staff and customers makes the dining experience feel harried. read more

My interest in this restaurant all began with the aesthetically pleasing outdoors. The windows were open and the 'Pasta Beach' sign looked appetizing. Later that day I returned and was greatly pleased. The service was very quick and organized and I loved being able to watch the food being made. The gorgeous outside only led to the even better interior. read more

Pasta Beach - Pizza Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

I have been looking forward to try this restaurant so I purchased a Groupon for Pasta Beach. Waited a long time before being able to put a beverage order in then watched as people seated after us got their drinks and ordered their food before us (same server! bruchetta was a piece of slightly burnt bread which was dry and tasteless. My lasagna was tasty but pasta was very overcooked and my friend waited so long for some grated Parmesan cheese that his pasta was cold by the time the server brought it over. We were surprised to eat at an Italian restaurant that did not serve bread with dipping oil. The meals are a la carte so to add a 6$ + salad to an &18 pasta is much to expensive! Will not be returning read more

I've been going to Pasta Beach since 2017, but since the Covid Pandemic I hadn't had the chance to visit, so when my girlfriend's birthday came around I thought it would be a perfect opportunity to take her (we are both Italian and really enjoyed Pasta Beach Newport as well as the Providence location in the past). Much to our disappointment, we discovered that Pasta Beach had completely fallen off. My girlfriend and I started with the burrata and prosciutto at $22, which is obscenely overpriced considering that the prosciutto was low-mid tier. It was very poorly seasoned. After we finished our appetizers, a server delivered to us a small bucket of bread that looked as if other customers had picked-off slices from a poorly cut loaf. Some pieces were dry and others were fresh. Next came our entrees, which were priced the same as our appetizer. We ordered the Cacio e Pepe and Tagliatelle ai Funghi, two dishes we used to love from Pasta Beach. Both dishes were inedible, with the Cacio e Pepe being overwhelmingly salty and the Tagliatelle having an overpowering disgusting dried mushroom flavor. Both dishes used to be creamy and savory, but the manager kindly explained that the cream had been cut in favor of a blend of hard cheeses to make the dish more authentic. If I wanted authentic Italian food, why would I go to a restaurant called Pasta Beach? Apparently the mushrooms had changed in the Tagliatelle dish since the last time we had it, though the dish was otherwise unseasoned. The true change was that the chefs behind the counter have given up on quality control. Had the food been tasted before going out -- simply good culinary practice -- perhaps it would have been rescued from our mouths. In addition to the objective decrease in quality, we found that the prices had gone up by a shocking 50%! Though, the portions had decreased by roughly 20%! While the manager was deeply apologetic and understanding, we did not feel that our presence in the restaurant was known. Despite the multiple staff members serving us food -- including a bus boy, a bartender, and the manager -- never have I felt so unattended to in such a high class establishment. One of our servers almost looked annoyed that we asked him to take our payment for the bill. With the outrageous increase in prices, the decrease in portion size, the nosedive of quality in the name of "authenticity", and the poor service, it is safe to say that we will not be coming back for a long time. Farewell Pasta Beach. read more