Crazy good carbonara. The people who work there are so so friendly they explained the menu perfectly and were very kind. I can't recommend this place more but get there early because it gets full fast. read more

It was good but not as good as Pasta Eat. Also the portions were smaller for the same price and the day I went there were only 4 sauce choices. read more

Came here beginning of December 2025 and had lunch. There was a wait to get a seat. Once you get a seat then you can order thru the counter and bring the food back to your seat. All self service, and there is no server. Ordered Carbonara and lasagna. They were alright. I had better experience elsewhere... This was more like fuzz from social media... read more

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Probably our favorite meal in Rome! Pasta Chef is phenomenal and the owner (who is out running around and organizing everything) is a great personality and very fun guy. This is not your typical restaurant since you order at the counter and then go sit down, but it is still very, very good. Prices also feel very fair. We got the carbonara and alfredo and both were amazing (though slight preference for the carbonara). Secret to this place is to come early since seating is a bit limited and it's no secret it's so good! Great food and owner is very fun which contributes to some fun vibes. Also in a very nice part of town. read more

Pasta Chef - Carbonara - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

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Amazing service and food. Best lasagna I've ever had. Felt like it melted in your mouth. Carbonara was excellent as well. Very cool experience for our first night in Rome read more

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A very small location but definitely one of the best pasta we had in Rome! The carbonara was definitely the best I ever had! It's creamy and not clunky like most cheese based carbonara. The pork is also crispy porcheta! Definitely come early or come at lunch. I came for takeout and didn't leave until after standing in line for 1 hr and finally getting my food 30 mins later. But it was definitely worth it for some of the best pasta I have ever had in my life! read more

Pasta Chef - Carbonara e tagliatelle - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

Got a recommendation to come here from a friend who came on a previous visit. The line was somewhat long and it started to rain which was unfortunate but the line moved quickly and the staff was friendly and trying to move people inside as quickly as they could. I had the Shrimp Linguine Pasta and my wife had the Eggplant Parmigiana. We both loved our food and will likely be back before we go home to try some of the other pasta. It was the best food we had in all of Italy during our vacation. read more

This was one of our favorite places when we visited Rome. Just a small place but the food was wonderful and the employees made you feel so welcome. The line outside the door may seem intimidating but it's worth the wait and goes by fast. read more

Great service, Amazing food, Go early it usually a long line. The Ambiance is quite impressive, I love the appetizers.

We did stand in line for 40 minutes... it turned out for good reason. We had just come from seeing the Coliseum and walking for nearly five hours. We ordered the pesto, the pomodoro, soup of the day, which was fish, the ragu lasagne, and even more. All delicious, amazing, spectacular. I say trust Chef Leopoldo Frigerio!! Have a I mentioned how nice the people are there? So nice. Great service. Great atmosphere. And have I MENTIONED the Tiramisu. No? Wowza. See the photos. And enjoy if you are in Rome. read more

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Price is incredible for what you get, it's delicious. There will probably be a line, we waited for 40 minutes in the heat but it was definitely worth it. read more

Pasta Chef - Fettuccini alfredo, carbonara - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

Also known as al42 Pasta Chef. There was a line when I visited for lunch, but they're "fast food", so it wasn't much long of a wait. Their menu was simple, but I felt it wasn't exactly the authentic type of pasta that I was looking for. Regardless, the food was delicious and affordable. They also have wine here! The owner guy spoke fluent English and went around greeting everyone! It was nice. Credit card accepted. read more

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Nice place where you feel special. Good food, highly recommended! The prices are very good and you feel like home. read more

Pasta Chef - Lazagna - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

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It's been almost a year and we still talk about the food here. The carbonara is something I'm going back for. Bonus: The people were so nice and knew SO many languages to help you order. read more

Pasta Chef - Tonnarelli allá carbonara (front) & fettuccine al ragú bolognese (back) - May 2022 - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

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You will return for so many reasons. The food is heavenly, get the alfredo! I tried everything I could and the food kept on getting better and better. The host is charming and one of the reasons you will return. He makes you feel welcomed and takes good care of you. The helper behind the counter is kind and knowledgeable. Multiple languages are spoken. The atmosphere feels like a deli, nothing pretentious or forced. You can see the little details that make it a genuine local staple. I highly recommend it for the price, quality and service. It's technically a food lab. Their experiment, serving the best. read more

Pasta Chef - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

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I've been going here since they first opened in 2015, when the Monti region wasn't popular as it is now. They've always been great, but they've evolved and grown over the years. They still have that street food feeling, but as they've grown in popularity, they've figured out how to serve their very diverse clientele, from locals, to tourists, to frequent visitors. There is something for everyone. My order with my group: -Amatriciana -Carbonara -Caesar salad They're very generous with the guanciale and the portions. The staff is warm and efficient. The pasta comes out fresh. Sometimes they are able to accommodate mixing the pasta with the sauce, but more often than not, it comes as is as they have to be efficient in their small kitchen. They are absolutely the best street food pasta in town. read more

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Wait, this is a chain with multiple locations? Noticed in multiple places... Or I passed it during different times of day and couldn't tell First pasta in Italy -- home cooked pasta is better. Review based on carbonara and the second menu item. People said to try out carbonara but the taste is too strong that I couldn't finish it! Should have seen the black pepper warning. I don't know if this is a case of adding too much spice or whatever you know the more you have the more distinctive/unique taste you have but you sacrifice food quality. Also there isn't much meat on the food. The second option had better tasting sauce, which was distinct and tasted fine, but didn't sell it. Pasta is chewy. read more

Pasta Chef - Carbonara bottom, second option top - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

Delicious pasta dishes that are worth the wait! It is a small place with bar stool seats with counters and tables. Prices are reasonable. Thoroughly enjoyed it! read more

Good place food good too. Try both soo good. Service efficient. Atmosphere friendly and worm crowded. read more

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Amazing pasta that's fast and relatively cheap! The portion size is generous too. Their regular size was plenty enough but they do offer a large size if you're feeling super hungry. The carbonara was delicious. It was cheesy and rich with the perfect saltiness and bacon pieces. Oh I could eat that all the time! My husband got the pasta ragu bolognese and it was good and hearty. They have a spice tray of level 1-17 and there a chart to tell you what pepper is closest to that level. I believe a 5 is like a jalapeño. I didn't have the tiramisu but everyone else seemed to order and enjoy it. Friendly staff. Quick service. read more

Pasta Chef - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

Pasta Chef was my first taste of real fresh Roman pasta. What I love about the pasta is that it is fresh and made as you order. The location is pretty small and during typical lunch hours, it does get busy. The location is great after spending the morning at the Colosseum and Roman Forum. It is about a 15 minute walk so it's far away from the tourist trap but not too far where your feet want to collapse. The first time I came here, I ordered the Alfredo. I'm not a fan of tomato sauce so I get pretty excited when I see non tomato options for pasta. The Alfredo was so good. It was creamy and soft. Not too moist or dry. Even though the pasta was good, what made me come back for dinner again before I left Rome was the service. The service is fantastic. They are nice and friendly. No matter how busy it was, they always present the food with a smile like they are genuinely glad that you are here eating the food they are proud to make. The second time I ordered carbonara after discovering it on a food tour. That was good too. I liked the Alfredo more because of the noodles but the carbonara was delicious too. Can't go wrong with any of the options on the menu read more

Pasta Chef - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

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My wife and I work out and have big appetites. The tuna and anchovies salad was just ok. Think the anchovies were super salty but I don't know my anchovies so maybe that's what it was supposed to be like. Anyways, the fusilli pesto, lasagna ragu, and spinach ricotta raviolis were all good. The best was the fusilli pesto I liked how they had spice powder from level 1 to level 17, which was the Carolina reaper read more

Pasta Chef - Spinach ricotta ravioli, lasagna ragu, fusilli pesto, and anchovies tuna salad - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

Dropped by because of trip advisor, but didn't enjoy it that much. It had good service, my pasta had good flavor but I didn't like the texture of the noodles. read more

Pasta Chef - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

Quick, delicious, and cheap pasta! Embarrassingly, and admittingly, we went to this place days In a row on our trip in Rome (and in one instance, twice in one day!). For 7-8€, it was better than any pasta I have eaten in the US for that price!! Everything tasted fresh! I tried the fettuccine Alfredo and it was everything I'd hoped it would be! The Alfredo sauce was creamy and flavorful. Tried the pesto, and the carbonara as well. Both were equally amazing!! This place is a must try. We've tried so many other pasta places in Rome, Venice, and Florence, but this is by far our favorite!! The price is great and the pasta is unbeatable! The portions here were large! I was full for hours! This is not a sit-down restaurant, which was super convenient! You can come in and take it to go or sit down at one of the self serving tables. All the utensils including the plates are made from plants and can be biodegraded. What a plus! The employees here rave about the biodegradable utensils, which shows they really care about our Earth as well. ;) read more

This place is amazing. My review is long overdue, but when we visited Rome for 4 days, we ended up having 3 separate meals here (2 lunch and a dinner- and 2 were on the same day....). Granted it was close to our Airbnb, quick, and inexpensive, but everything we ordered was so delicious! We were trying to convince the manager (owner?) to open one in the US. The Alfredo was my favorite, but the carbonara and pesto were both really tasty too. Beware, the carbonara is very traditional (salty). The service is quick and the place is usually pretty busy, but if you get lucky you can find a seat to eat it there. Overall I can't say enough good things about this place. 10/10 every time and if I lived here nearby I'd eat this all the time. read more

Great pasta for a very inexpensive price - what a steal! Came here for a casual dinner one night. I must warn you all that this is a very casual place, predominantly targeting those looking for a quick and easy takeout meal. When we came, the place was packed (the place is tiny and maybe seats 20 people max). It took us roughly five minutes before a table was free. We ordered two fettuccine ai porcini, one lasagna ragu, and one fettuccine al ragu bolognese. As I only got to taste the fettuccine ai porcini, I am able only to comment on that particular dish. It was fairly light and not heavy at all, with sufficient olive oil and mushroom flavour. The porcini mushrooms had a great earthy and fragrant flavour. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed the dish. Our experience was pleasant, and I was more than ecstatic to find a cheap pasta joint serving plates at less than or roughly 10€! read more

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Americans here: heard that this was among the best fettuccine alfredo in rome, came to see for ourselves. gentleman very efficient in getting everyone in and explaining the flow of the place, very personable. we might've looked a little crazy ordering 6 pastas for 4 people but all orders were the best pasta any of us have ever had- guess i've never actually had real "al dente" pasta before, some serious bite, most filling pasta too. read more

Great service and great tasting food. Super friendly customer service. Be prepared to wait as it is a very small restaurant. But the service is very quick. You order at a counter in the back and sit down to eat. Located in a very cute neighborhood. read more

Pasta Chef - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

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This is the review that I hate to write because this amazing little place will be "discovered" but I had to give a shout out to this so amazingly delicious food! You wont notice it walking by, but it is the best pasta you will find in Rome - not lying - and look at the prices! I literally saw people licking their bowls - again not lying! You order at the counter and then sit, they have beer and wine and the maître d' takes great care of you. Since I am only here for two more days (and intend on eating the rest of my meals here) please don't discover it until then so I can get a seat! read more

Quick place to stop by for some pasta on one of the side streets of Monti. They have a small menu and a few daily specials of various pastas. I opted for the spaghetti with prawns and the sauce was amazing, a garlicky fresh tomato sauce. The pasta itself was also fresh and al dente. I also tried the fusifilli pesto which was a bit chewier. Pesto seasoning was great, but I wish there was an option to add some protein to it. And for those who like a larger portion, you can add on another 50 grams of pasta for 1-2 euro. read more

Pasta Chef - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

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You are making a grave mistake if you don't eat here. Wait in the line or become the start of the line before they open. Worth every moment you wait. read more

Local gem in Monti. Here you will find delicious, fresh pasta at reasonable prices. The portions are large. We came here a little before closing and we didn't feel rushed at all. I had the fettuccine bolgnase and my boyfriend had the pasta with pesto- we also shared the pasta chef salad. If you're in Rome you have to try a pasta bolganase and I would recommend trying it here. read more

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After a wearisome day of travel, we stopped into the pasta chef for dinner. The unorthodox style of ordering pasta from a counter seemed a bit odd: but patience yielded treasures unimaginable. We ordered the verde salad, the Carbonara (7 €), and the Rigatoni al Pomodoro e Basilico (5 €). The taste of the homemade pasta was like angels dancing on my tastebuds. The salad was fresh: the simplicity of olive oil and cucumbers let the romaine and arugula show off. We concluded our meal with the espresso Italiano, (1 € each) which comes with a baby biscotti, a perfect pair. The serving sizes were extraordinary for the price (especially the salad), the seating area had WiFi and even an aiding USB charging port for dead cellphones. We are planning to visit again before we leave Rome. A brilliant little spot. read more

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Maybe I'm just a stupid American but this simple pasta restaurant was the best pasta I have ever eaten IN MY LIFE. I enjoyed it so much! When I'm at home really hungry daydreaming about good food this place always comes to mind. It's small inside, so not good for groups, but I recommend ordering a few dishes to try. We ordered three large dishes and shared them. It was the perfect plan. To say we were stuffed at the end would be an understatement! I liked the spinach ravioli and mushroom pasta the best so those are my recommendations but I can't see anything not being good here. They even offer wine! Totally get some wine to go with your meal, because let's face it, What's pasta without wine? :-) read more

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Decided to visit this gourmet street food joint after reading some good reviews on Yelp. The place is small and while deemed a take out counter, it does have two small tables and a few bar stools for dine in. There a variety of pastas and salads to order and the wait time is around 20 minutes for food. We ordered a fettuccine alfredo, fettuccine porcini, the Mezze Maniche Alla Matriciana and the pasta chef salad. The salad was not overly impressive (would probably not order again) but the pastas were very good. The fettuccine porcini was one of the best I've ever had and I would come back for just that alone. I should also note there was no air conditioning when we went and it was quite warm eating dinner. read more

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Great place for a quick lunch! It's not expensive considering its touristy location, and there's a decent amount of seating inside. The pastas range from around 6 euro to 11 euro each, and I think they're made fresh in the back. The spaghetti with prawns was incredibly: super chewy thick spaghetti and really strong seafood flavor. read more

Pasta Chef - spaghetti with prawns in the front, rigatoni with cod in the back (their special of the day) - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

Rude host yelling at customers in line to move. Didn't go in to try the food due to this.

Unbelievable!!! I'm so glad that Yelp led us to this gem. Fettuccine Alfredo was so good! I just sent my son back up to order some Lasagna Ragu! I can't get enough! read more

Pasta Chef - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

Wow, my first Italian pasta and it didn't disappoint. Holy crap, homemade pasta makes such a difference. When my sister and I first arrived, there were people waiting outside and the restaurant was crowded. There were a few tourists like myself who discovered this place from good ol'Yelp, and there were so many locals. My sister got the fettuccine Alfredo and I felt so overwhelmed by the choices, I chose their simplest rigatoni with tomato and basil. First I kind of regretted not getting something more complicated, but in the end, it didn't matter. Their simple dishes taste just as amazing. The noodles were chewy and thick, how noodles should always taste. They were soft and, the texture was just perfect. The simple tomato sauce complimented the pasta perfectly. The service was great. The woman taking our order was patient even though it took us a while to look at the menu (it's all in Italian). The man calling out orders announces them in English too so, you shouldn't have a problem if you don't speak Italian. Really accommodating and amazing service. Also, it's a lot less salty than American food. The flavor is still there but less salt, which is amazing. read more

Pasta Chef - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

A friend of mine recommended me this place before my first grand Europe trip and it did not disappoint!! Really love the simple menu and wish I got to try this place at least twice. The price plus the quality of pasta is amazing. My cousin and I ordered the cabonara and fettucini. The cashiers were very friendly and asked us where we're from (haha). I came here on a Saturday evening and did not have to deal with a long line. :) read more

Pasta Chef - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM