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    Pasta E Basta

    3.9 (216 reviews)
    ModerateItalian
    Closed 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Jacklyn K.

    No frills, casual pasta spot in the heart of Amherst. Looks small but has multi floor seating and quick service. I strayed away from my tried and true fettuccini Alfredo and had a shrimp spaghetti this most recent din which was just ok. My partner liked his pesto. Appreciate the make your own pasta dish option. The stand out for me has always been the Foccacia served pre meal which is top notch. The portions are enormous!

    Sweet and spicy cream sauce with breaded chicken with penne! - A plate of penne pasta coated in a creamy, spicy sauce with pieces of breaded chicken and garnished with chopped herbs. The dish is served on a white oval plate, with a fork placed on the right side. The background includes a granite countertop and a small dish with remnants of food.

    Fabulous meal tonight at Pasta! Tried the sweet and spicy cream sauce with breaded chicken! It was amazing! Husband had his usual of Lasagna. It's a drive to come from Sturbridge but we so love this place! Worth it!! Oh, and forgot to mention their bread - freshly made to dip in oil! Bruschetta was good, but a little mushy tonight with the tomatoes. PS get the Tiramasu!

    Arancini

    Waiters were very attentive and kind, the food was so yummy and it was the perfect blend of busyness and quiet ambience. I come here often to eat with my boyfriend, and it's always a great time!

    Breaded Raviolis - A white plate holds several fried ravioli arranged around a small bowl of marinara sauce, garnished with chopped parsley and grated cheese. The ravioli are golden brown and sprinkled with herbs. The plate is on a speckled granite countertop, with a bowl of salad visible in the background.
    Abigail B.

    Just wow, my boyfriend goes to umass and we came here while i was visiting for a date night and the food was phenomenal. the service was super quick and our waiter was great it made for a great date night. would highly recommend.

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    Tessa B.

    I had heard good things about this place, but it actually exceeded my expectations. The pacing and service was great, and I think my favorite part was actually the free bread and oil(never had better oil at a restaurant). For apps we got bruschetta and toasted ravioli, both of which were amazing. I didn't have time to take a picture before everyone at the table was digging in. I ordered the gemelli pasta with vodka tomato cream sauce and it was perfect. Only small complaint would be I wish they gave you more napkins since the appetizers got our hands pretty oily. Nonetheless we all loved our food and would definitely go back with the reasonable prices of pasta e basta!

    Alfredo Pasta with breaded chicken - A white plate contains Alfredo pasta with a creamy white sauce, breaded chicken pieces, and chopped parsley sprinkled on top. The dish appears to be served in a casual dining setting, with a granite countertop visible in the background.

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    Excellent food and service. A bit loud since all hard surfaces. Be prepared to hike up stairs.

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    Great food, always -- even when doing take away. Awesome dessert too. Great size portions for the cost.

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    Been wanting to try this place for a while now and finally got here. Will definitely be going back again. It's a cool place with great food.

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    Good service and nice ambiance in a classic Italian American setting. We enjoyed the make your own pasta!

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    Had takeout from Pasta e Basta and it was delicious, and reheated well as leftovers for lunch the next day as well.

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