Been a number of times & always has great food & atmosphere. Nice pasta dishes. Friends loved the pizza.

First, I want to start of by mentioning that the staff here is super friendly, accommodating, and attentive, so 5 stars to them. Second, depending on when you go, parking is usually available, although not always easy to find. There's street parking and also a paid parking lot. This place is located in a cute little neighborhood/block/strip with bakeries and shops so definitely tour around a bit if you're in the area. Now into the food. We started off with the calamari e gamberi fritti. I've never had a calamari dish that came with shrimp as well but I love the seafood combination. Each piece was fried to perfection and crispy. The portion is pretty good and could be for 2-3 people to share. The shrimp were nice and thick and still juicy (not over cooked). The chimichurri sauce was good, but for some reason the sesame seeds were more overpowering than expected--it wasn't bad but it was different. The bolognese was good and had a ton of meat. Note that it does not come with pork meat anymore, just beef. I'm not a fan of red sauces but this one was not too acidic which is good. I do have to admit that although the dish was good it was not amazing or did not stand out. I personally enjoyed the gambero bianco more. It was a unique tasting dish so the best I could compare it to would be a diluted pesto with a stronger taste of garlic. I wish there was more spiciness to it. I was skeptical of the anchovy paste since I've never had them and I thought it would be too fishy or salty but it was subtle and good. The shrimp again was thick and juicy. The drinks were also good. I honestly cannot remember their names but I believe one was a passion fruit drink, maybe a mule, and definitely a pomegranate fizz. All were good and it was tough to decide which was my favorite but I might have to go with the orange one in the top left. read more

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I know Rhode Island has so many Italian restaurants, but pasta beach it's just one of my favorites. The food is always so fresh and the pasta is al dente. Their pizza is phenomenal as well. The pasta with clams is always my go to. they use fresh seafood. Wait staff is very friendly. read more

Pasta Beach - Pizza Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Pasta Beach is like the Ford Taurus of Italian food restaurants. Really nothing to write home about. The foods ok. Pasta, despite it's namesake, isn't so fabulous. Best things on the menu are probably the pizzas. This is our first time back since Covid. But honestly, it's just hard to get excited about coming back to this place. Service is mediocre, like the food. Staff is young and not so well trained. read more

The food was not filling at all and tasted like a ballon.The restaurant was cute and the ambience was cool with the lighting.I guess but the service was alright all though when I asked for more bread I had to remind the waiter twice for her to get it for me. But overall there are better places in RI to go to for pasta.Dissapointed. read more

A friend took us here for a late lunch the day we arrived in Providence. Her Italian friend swears by Pasta Beach, so we were excited to try it. We arrived around 2pm and were seated inside, as it was a bit hot outside. There were only about 2 other parties inside, so we felt super safe. I had the squid ink pasta and X had the cacio e pepe. I loved his dish and kind of wished I had it - only because I love cheese and pasta. My squid ink pasta was very good and I loved the texture of the pasta. Bread was also very good and soaked up the sauce well. Service was a bit spotty, but I think this is the case everywhere you go right now. We understood and managed just fine. read more

Lots of big smiles from Pasta Beach Providence. Greeted by konstantina we entered this spotless restaurant and greeted again by our professional server Kenneth. Wearing a spotless uniform, also with big smiles and guided us through the lunch menu. We live in Boston, but have dined ath their Newport location from the day it opened. Food was wonderful, and desert was a great finale. Thanks again Pasta Beach Will be back Wahooooooooooo read more

The place seems nice enough until you take price into consideration. I think I probably would have been happier going to Olive Garden. My family ordered a variety of pasta dishes. Nothing spectacular I tried them all no different than any other pasta. I got a pizza with egg plant. It tasted good enough but the bottom crust was so soggy it fell apart. Not a single slice could be eaten by hand. I ordered a bunch of non alcoholic drinks for the kids like lemonade or something and they changed $12 a pop. The most disappointing part was the caprice salad. The waitress brought out bread and oil about five minutes before the cheese and tomatoes on two separate plates without saying anything. So we thought she was just bringing out bread for the table and ate it all. Apparently that was the bread for the cheese and tomatoes so then we had to wait and ask for a separate plate of bread, but my kids started messing up the cheese and ate all the tomatoes before that came out so we never actually got to have the whole package together. There was also a complete absence of basil. read more

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Service was wonderful: informative and attentive. Every dish ordered was delicious. Bolognese, Paccheri Ricotta, chicken Milanese - all were delicious - and with a perfect wine. Loving the food scene in Providence every time we visit - this was another enjoyable evening. read more

Beautiful ambiance in a cute town in Rhode Island!! Loved this dish as well as the Gnocchi... only thing is they didn't have a kids menu ): Still recommend! read more

Pasta Beach - Calamari e Gamberi Fritti - Pizza Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

The food here was excellent. We got the margarita pizza to split for an appetizer, they also put olive oil balsamic cheese and red pepper flakes on the table for you for bread and you can also use it to dip your pizza crust in. My husband got a pasta with cream sauce peas and prosciutto he said it was very good. I got the frutti Di mare it's the best I've ever had. The sauce is excellent and the pasta they pair it with is unbelievable. The only complaint that we have is they were not following social distancing with table spacing whatsoever. We were extremely close to the couple next to us. I could have reached over and touched them if I wanted to. My husband felt so unsafe with Covid still being an issue especially with the variant that we ate quickly and left. read more

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Pasta Beach is an old favorite of mine. It's a classic Italian menu with pasta that appears to be made in house. The interior has a classic feel with white table cloths and a mix of bar seating, standard seating and high tops. It feels nice, but you can also get away with dressing pretty casually. If they ever have the Amatriciana pizza on the menu, that is a MUST GET. Their drinks are also seasonal, anytime they have the Sangria, we've always gotten that and never been disappointed. The service can get a little backed up when they get really busy, but it's usually not too bad. The only thing they can improve upon is the size of their pasta dishes. I think they could be just a bit bigger, but other than that I have no complaints. read more

I spend a fair amount of time in the Wayland square area, and somehow it has taken me this long to finally have Pasta Beach. Really wish it hadn't taken so long to give it a try. Unlike the average experience at a pasta restaurant, I left wanting more. I had the Bucatini Cacio E Pepe and besides it being so simple and perfectly cooked, it was also the perfect amount of pasta. Enough to satiate you without feeling like you need to unbutton your pants. Also ordered during this visit was the Pasta Carbonara. It was a little more smoky than I cared for, but still good. Throw in a couple of glasses of good wine, and it was a great visit. Staff was helpful without being overbearing, knowing just when to pop by. read more

Pasta Beach - Bucatini Cacio e Pepe - Pizza Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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Food was just ok, I found it rather bland and quality not matching the cost. The service wasn't attentive to the point even my 12 year old niece said something! I was also disappointed I was not notified that something on the menu had already been 86'd until I attempted to order it especially since it wasn't even 7pm. I probably won't be back. read more

went on a date here last night, my boyfriend unfortunately spent $150 on dinner. For apps we started out with the brussels sprouts with goat cheese and the calamari - the brussels were really bitter with burnt guanciale at the bottom of the bowl, the calamari was horrible and fishy, barely touched it. I got the Carbonara which looked and tasted like velveeta mac and cheese. The waitress asked me if I've ever had carbonara before which I thought was a rude question since no Italian person would ever claim this as authentic cuisine. Shame on me for thinking Wayland square would have good Italian food. Ended the night with feeling sick to my stomach. read more

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

Came here on a Saturday night in March to celebrate a friends birthday. Ambiance was great, chic looking spot. We were seated quickly but the experience went downhill from there. We ordered the whipped ricotta walnut toast and house made chips to start. Chips were great - whipped ricotta was a dud (very small portion, bland taste.) We also got a pitcher of red sangria which was good but the first three of us were given such full pours, the birthday boy got served half a glass. For dinner, three of us got individual pizzas and one of us got the asparagus pasta. 3/4 of us did not like our food. The asparagus was weirdly diced into bits which was odd for the pasta dish - it was also overcooked. My pizza was difficult to eat as it was so wet/flimsy that it would fall apart when I tried to pick up a slice so I had to tear off shreds. The birthday boy got the cacio y pepe pizza which was so salty it was inedible. We let our waitress know but she said that there was no sauce added to the pizza, it's just pecorino cheese so the salt is just part of the flavor of the cheese. I've had cacio y pepe many times so I'm not sure how that can be but whatever. She declined to take it off the bill, kind of wish I'd asked for a manager but we weren't trying to make a fuss on a special occasion. The forth person liked their margarita pizza. All in, won't go back. The ambiance was good but food was across the board disappointing. read more

Pasta Beach - Pizza Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Food is very bland and had no taste at all ! Service is good but the food is not worth it. I didn't have the pizza so maybe that is better but their pasta sauce has no taste. Not worth the money in my opinion. read more

I'm from Newport RI and have only been to this Pasta Beach location until tonight. I find the atmosphere in Newport to be more inviting as far as my experiences, however it's usually just my boyfriend and I so we tend to go for more "romantic" atmosphere, something more intimate and cozy. The Prov location does have an inviting, warm and welcoming vibe but I find this to be more conducive for a night out with friends or family gatherings for special celebration due to the high ceilings and overall nature of the interior. We were seated at a high top and enjoyed our time there. First ordered was a specialty grilled peach lemonade drink, made with Ketel One Citron, St Germaine, grilled peach purée and lemonade. It was very good but very light on the alcohol. I understand a light pour at a $13 price tags but i would welcome an increase in the pour as well as price to $15 so I taste the alcohol I'm ordering. It was a light, tasty & refreshing summer evening drink that I would have otherwise continued to order more of but I stopped at one because I wanted an alcohol drink not a glass of lemonade. Next up was the Caprese salad which we requested be made with buffalo mozzarella. The waitress confirmed it can be done for an up charge and they will use the buff mozz that is normally made in a pizza. It was very good however I didn't like that the tomatoes were cut into chunks for the salad. I expected slices since this is more traditional, however I admit its my fault since their menu clearly stated chunks which I obviously glazed over. The flavor was nice overall but I would not order their caprese again just because the tomatoes aren't served sliced. We also ordered the Buschetta al Pomodoro. The bread was very good, warm and crispy with just enough texture to make it a welcomed "chewy" but yet light bread. The flavors were also great. My only complaint is that the chunks of tomato were too much, both in quantity and in it's size. I wanted bruschetta not a plate of tomatoes. It was too much. But the flavor of both dishes were there. Maybe think about cutting smaller chunks for the bruschetta. I feel that would make for a better eating experience overall especially since I like to pick up my bruschetta to eat. Large chunks falling off the bread on to the table and in my lap isn't fun. In hindsight, we shouldn't have ordered 2 plates in a row that contained chunks of tomato but I didn't realize I had done that. Lastly, the dish of the night that was magnificent! We ordered the Bucatini Cacio de Pepe - made with pecorino Romano, parmagiana reggiano, cream and black pepper. My god was that phenomenal. We split the meal and we both ordered a protein side. My boyfriend went with grilled shrimp and he loved the flavor. I had grilled salmon and it was quite literally the best salmon I've had any where. Crispy and seasoned wonderfully! Definitely a grand slam on this entree option for us. read more

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Always exceptional food, service and looks beautiful/romantic inside. The basil gnocchi is so fresh and fragrant and their lasagna is definitely worth a try! You need a reservation and parking isn't free in the lot next to the restaurant during the summer. read more

I don't understand the hype. This is one of my cousin's favorite and I can't figure out why. Nothing about Pasta Beach stands out as being spectacular or even special. There is limited street parking and a paid lot to which the restaurant has no affiliation. They even have a sign at the registration desk with a parking policy which basically says you're on your own. We had a pleasant waitress and the service was good. That was probably the best part of our experience with the restaurant. The food menu and cocktail menu is limited though they do have a full bar. The food was alright. Nothing memorable. I'll say the same about the cocktails and desserts. Expensive for what it is. We also felt a sense of rush. People are eating out less frequently and experiences like this are a big factor. read more

I don't think that I've ever been so neglected as a customer at a restaurant like I did at Pasta Beach in my entire life. I sat at an empty bar on Mother's Day and kept having to ask the bartenders for assistance every step of the way. One of the bartenders stood off in the distance and didn't really seem like she contributed to much of anything. I waited about 20+ minutes for simple appetizers and had to get the bartenders attention to place the entree order. The food was pretty good, but it is very expensive considering Federal Hill is practically around the corner. The flavors are average. The cocktails I ordered were decent. The bathroom could use some better air freshening. Reeked. Probably won't be back here. read more

We think Sal (the manager) and his team have all done a great job at Pasta Beach over the last two years. The food and service are consistently excellent and we feel incredibly lucky to have them in the neighborhood. Giuliana, is the chef and she is from Sicily and her husband works at the restaurant as well. Overall the food and the vibe are great and we always recommend them to friends. To keep it interesting, I asked them to feature more weekly, or monthly, regional specials -dishes that you might find in and around Sicily, or various regions in Italy. read more

I love linguine alle vongole and I was so happy to find a place that provided it on the menu. It came out looking great but unfortunately not to my standards. There were many broken clam shell pieces and also found sand in some of the clams. There were too many clams to the amount of linguine provided and it was overly salty and oily. read more

Pasta Beach - Spaghetti Alle Vongole - Pizza Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Went here via tons of rave reviews from friends but was pretty disappointed. pasta lacked flavor and tagliatelle itself wasn't special which you would think would be for being a pasta centered restaurant. Calamari was fine, heavily breaded but didn't really taste that crispy. Probably will not be back, much better places for similar food in providence that tastes much better. read more

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You know I gotta give probs to them during this time. The take out is honestly better than eating there. I've eaten in the restaurant once and then I ordered takeout tonight, and take out wins. The people who answered when I called were so pleasant and they delivered across the street where I was working for free and that guy was great to. But I got to give the food a 3/5. Both in store and take out, it's good but it's not $18 dollars a plate good. Plus the menu is a little limited. I know this is so weird to say because they're trying to be more upper class, but damn did I just want pasta and meatballs and they don't have meatballs which is so weird!!! Side note, loved that tomato brusetta. read more

Came here for dinner as a party of 3 about an hour before closing. It was not to busy and we were able to find parking in the street not to far. They bring complimentary bread to your table. They also offer tap water or for an extra expense you can get bottled or sparkling. I had the bottled and it was very good. I ordered the gnocchi with pesto, my sister had the carbonara and my daughter had one of the specials. The special was the best out of the three, but all were good. Our server was good and was pretty timely. The pricing is a little high for pasta, but expected in Newport. I would go back, but would order something else. read more

Pasta Beach - Pizza Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Went there for the first time with some friends and the food was pretty good. They serve you good bread with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, parmesan cheese and red hot chili peppers. All for you to drizzle and top as you like. Our table got the Salad Nizzarda (Niçoise, potatoes, green beans, olives, eggs, tomatoes, tuna, anchovies, mixed greens), Gnocchi Bolognese, Pasta Pomodoro and Verde Mista salad. All of the items were very tasty and well done. The pasta had a nice buttery, tender, al dente taste that I really liked. The prices are a bit high but the quality is there. Full bar. Credit cards accepted. Reservations accepted. read more

Pasta Beach - Salad nizzarda - Pizza Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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I Ordered on DoorDash and the pizza was soggy. Sauce was good tho, but yeah. I Put it in oven on broil but it didn't rlly help

Very good food - apps and main course. Large portions. Pasta and meat both strong. Good service. $2 upcharge for ice with my cocktail was ....interesting read more

Nice ambiance but we ate upstairs and there were hardly any lights. The later it got, we hardly could see what we were eating. The food was great, the drinks were pretty good too. Overall, it's worth the price which is a little high for pasta. It was really busy in there which made the service a little slow, so that's understandable. I would go back again. Also, you should make a reservation if you're going on a weekend or you may not get a seat. read more

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Thoroughly enjoyed our meals, generous portions, great ambiance and attentive servers. We came after a performance at Vets and were early for our reservation but they were very accommodating, even though busy. Will definitely visit again! read more

First time going and it was chill. I only had appetizer and drinks. I hope to go back soon for dinner . read more

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

I absolutely love pasta beach. You truly cannot go wrong with anything on the menu. If you are trying to go for a lighter meal but still want something Italian and hearty, I highly recommend the Zuppa di Pesce... it's so delicious. I tried the Ricotta and honey toast for the first time and it was amazing. I always order an aperol spritz and it never misses as well. Tiramisu was super fresh. Cant wait to come back again soon! read more

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I am a longtime devotee of Pasta Beach after many visits to the Newport location and several mobile delivery orders from the Boston location when I was feeling homesick during college at Emerson! However, I've never had the chance to visit the Providence location until a few nights ago when trolling for something savory after a very sweet evening at a Providence Bagel Elite Event! First off, location, location, location! Wayland Square is like the Upper East Side of Providence! I've never been to this neighborhood before, and I wonder what took me so long. True to my form, I usually stay put in my artsy comfort zone of DownCity and Thayer Street, but I'm glad that my culinary wanderlust took me out of my bubble and into a gorgeous new place to explore! It was a beautiful and warm late spring evening, and the flowering trees that line the quaint main street were raining petals on the brick walkways in the gentle breeze. It was very magical and romantic - score one for me with the date night atmospheric win! The Providence Pasta Beach looks small from the outside, but is actually quite spacious on the inside - a two story affair done up in their signature nautical European chic with lots of clean white and marble details and comfortable if quite close knit seating. Be prepared to make friends with your table neighbors! Our waiter was excellent, and took our orders promptly and with a smile. I was having a carb craving, so I went for the Gnocchi Mare e Monti, which is a dish that is exclusive to this location, and my boyfriend got a Gamberi Salad because they were out of focaccia bread for the Pollo Sandwich he initially ordered. Bummer, but we'll be back soon I'm sure. The food came out super fast and my pasta was piping hot and very flavorful! The gnocchi was tender and served with a generous portion of shrimp and mushrooms all sautéed in a flavorful and creamy garlic tomato sauce. I was so excited to eat that I didn't get to snap a pic, but I would definitely recommend this if you like seafood pasta! My boyfriend's salad was good, but they gave him a lot of lettuce and not much else. I wouldn't get the salad as an entree, but rather as a starter to split with a group of one or two other people so that you can portion out the abundance of greens. I gave him some of my pasta, though. There was plenty for two! The menu is pricy, so this isn't an option for every day dining. However, if you want a special Italian meal out in a relaxed yet refined setting in a cute and stylish neighborhood, Pasta Beach is the place for you! read more

I had home delivery for six people and was very disappointed in the food. First of all the size of each dish did not match the excessive cost of food. I have to say the prices of the dish's was $$$$$ the size of the portions was negative 1. Needless to say I'm not going back. I had gnocchi with pesto, the pesto sauce was okay but the gnocchi were very pasty. The lasagna was a bit too meaty and the tomato sauce was not too tasty. My wife hated here pasta with mushrooms. Sorry to say the meal was meager and expensive. One big negative!. Fresh Egg Spaghetti read more

I rarely get to dine alone but I savor each experience when I have it! Pasta beach was an awesome experience. I started with their bread and a generous pour of red wine. The bread was just glorious dipped in olive oil and tangy balsamic! I then had their eggplant dish. It was so delicious.... I could have eaten the whole thing and another dish afterward! The service was impeccable and they really made me feel like I was at home in someone's kitchen. They were attentive and answered the questions I had about the dishes. It was a lovely dinner and I will be back next time I am in Providence! read more

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Pretty good place. Tasty food. Good service. Ask about the "kitchen appreciation" fee that will appear on your bill. I didn't know what it is. read more

Extraordinarily average and overpriced Italian food. We started with the Lasagna Fritta and Bruschetta al Pomodoro. The fried lasagna bites were tasty but without any red sauce and served over wilted lettuce. The bruschetta was covered in dried oregano and served over wilted arugula. Both were edible but leaving much to be desired. For entrees, I had the Corallo Bianco con Gamberi and my partner had the Tagliatelle alla Bolognese. The shrimp pasta was fine - 5 medium shrimp tossed in a bowl of fun shaped appropriately cooked pasta with what seems like a sauce made of falling apart broccoli in its liquid. Honestly, it wasn't bad once I added parmesan and more red pepper flakes, but it wasn't something I would expect at a restaurant. The bolognese, however, was inedible due to the overpowering dried rosemary; the pasta was not homemade (the menu says they use De Cecco, which is unexpected for a "pasta" spot). Really surprised by the food quality given the romantic ambiance and great location in Wayland Square. Service was OK. Staff wearing masks. read more

The service, ambience were excellent as always. I am upset that they took the Bucatini cacio e pepe off the menu. That was what brought me to Pasta Beach and though the other dishes are fine, I don't believe I will be returning *** false alarm, the general manager was kind enough to email me to let me know that the cacio e pepe will be available upon request. I appreciate this level of customer service and have updated my score read more

When the name of a business begins with the food that they serve, it seems that it is never good in my opinion. Pasta beach has a casual ambiance with a slight high-end feel. The service was friendly and the menu consisted of some of my favorite traditional Italian dishes. Unfortunately, I was disappointed with the food. The carbonara was bland and the lasagna had competing temperatures: the inside was piping hot yet the meat sauce on top was like a New England winter... bitter and cold. The food wasn't horrible so I will most likely try this place again and hope for a better experience. read more

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