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    Pasta e Basta

    4.1 (125 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Wendy K.

    Great Italian in Midtown. I had the carbonara with perfectly al dente spaghetti, and my friend loved the fresh pasta with beef ragù and she said it was delicious. The lunch special included dessert, so we finished with pistachio gelato and coffee, which was a perfect ending. Street parking was available and easy to find.

    Aziel D.

    Great experience excellent pasta options great customer service everything was exactly what I had anticipated! Will be coming back

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    Stephanie C.

    I felt like I was back in Italy. The restaurant is small and cozy and oh so beautiful and classy. The food was delicious, well priced, and good portion. Very authentic! It's a must try. The lunch special can't be beat, a pasta, dessert, and coffee for $22... #winning. Service was great, the server was very attentive.

    Jessica W.

    Fantastic! It's small and cozy, with a comfortable atmosphere. The style is simple and casual, yet it retains a refined elegance. I absolutely love this authentic Italian pasta spot. For those of us living in the city center, it is truly a hidden gem. Our waiter, Mirko, was excellent.

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    Jessica A.

    I always rave about this place to coworkers. This is the second job I've had I was able to convert people to Pasta e basta fans!! Came with co workers for their lunch special I believe it's pasta dessert and espresso for under $25 ! I got the carbonara , it's so flavorful and the pancetta is juicy and crispy. Food is always fresh and consistent in taste. I got the tiramisu for my lunch dessert it was so good and also taste very fresh. We sat in the garden and it makes you forget you are in the middle of Miami. The vibe feels like you are on vacation in a wine garden. I can say it's a small place and fills up all at once for lunch so service can be a touch slow for extra request. But the overall experience is worth it

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    Carlos P.

    Place is small, but very charming - it has a cool and hip med/California vibe. We showed up to celebrate an event without a reservation on a Friday night around 8:45p (peak hour), and the staff was very polite and accommodating - we waited maybe 15 minutes before they found us a table for 3. The food was great: I had the carbonara - it was delicious - I rarely, if ever, give high praise, and this dish was a 6 out of 5 - it was not like any carbonara I've ever had, but it was delicious. The crispy cured guanciale (pig cheek) was out of this world (really crispy and flavorful - mind you since it's cured it's very salty, but I love salty). And the pecorino Romano had a strong acidity to it making the dish the best carbonara I've ever had. We also ordered the BEEF LASAGNA and CONCHIGLIONI AL SUGO DI CARNE (short rib pasta). I only tried the lasagna and it was decent, I would order it - I'd rate it a 4 of 5. I did not try the short rib pasta, but my friend said it was great. Throughout the experience, the staff kept frequently, professionally and 'seamlessly' checking on us without intruding at any point - they were prepared for recommendations and knew how to politely handle anything you threw at them. For desert we tried the CHEESECAKE BASCA (basque cheesecake) and it was delicious 5 out of 5 - portion is so good it's not big enough. We also tried the SALAME AL CIOCCOLATO, which are homemade chocolate cookies from a sausage form factor - they bake them into sausage shape with Callebaut Cocoa. Crushed Biscuits and Coffee Kalua. Then slice them like salame - you get four pieces - I don't like chocolate, and I enjoyed these, especially contrasted against the cheesecake. 5/5 for chocolate lovers. If you want a cool hip but intimate restaurant to take a date or a lunch business partner, this is a good spot. Make sure you make a res in advance - we just lucked out, but don't expect to find a table if you show up at peak hours.

    Cavatelli al sugo di carne (lunch special)
    Becky L.

    Came here with a friend on a weekday for lunch. Excited that there was a lunch special (pasta, coffee, dessert for $22). Complimentary bread standard and decent, love when it's complimentary. The staff said the most popular pastas were the rigatoni carbonara, cacio e pepe, and the cavatelli al sugo de carne. I ended up ordering the rigatoni carbonara and my friend got the cavatelli. I loved the al dente texture of both of our pastas. If I had to choose, my favorite would be the cavatelli because of the denser texture of the cavatelli and the beef was really good with it. For the coffee, my friend and I were able to choose the decaf options, I got an espresso, she got a latte--both good and great pairing with dessert. We shared the tiramisu and the fig crostada. If you like fruity tart flavors, the crostada is for you, otherwise I preferred the creamier tiramisu. Parking available close by as street parking either in front or across the street. Service was attentive. Ambience was nice and comfortable. Overall a fantastic lunch deal, definitely will consider coming back for the lunch special.

    Adi O.

    I had been wanting to come here since it opened, I've had only heard good things about it. Finally came for dinner for a friend's birthday. As we entered the restaurant, the staff greeted us and we were promptly seated. The restaurant is quaint, and decor is minimalistic and beautiful, with a large outdoor dining area. Our servers were very attentive, knowledgeable about the menu and friendly. I tasted a salad made with tomato, avocado and heart of palms-- I was hooked! I couldn't stop eating it. It was delicious and I want more of it. We also tasted 3 different types of pasta which I also enjoyed very much.. The sauces were *chefs kiss * I will definitely come back for more.

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    Jaime L.

    Very good, classic pastas. Adequately priced, located at a street across from the Midtown mall. Service is correct.

    Dev R.

    Absolutely wonderful service. Incredibly fresh and flavorful pasta. Nice atmosphere both indoors and outdoors, great selection of music. All the dishes had an excellent bite. Sourdough bread was also quite fresh.

    Eric S.

    Pasta e Basta is the kind of spot you stumble upon and immediately wonder how you didn't know about it sooner. The food truly tastes like the home country--fresh, flavorful, and made with care. Our server, Mirko, was not only knowledgeable about the dishes but also spoke both Italian and Spanish, adding to the authentic feel. We decided to share three dishes, which was the best decision--it gave us a range of flavors from their menu. The pasta was perfectly cooked, sauces rich and balanced, and the tiramisu was an unforgettable sweet finish. The garden patio is lively and vibrant, while the indoor space feels more intimate and chic--so you can choose your vibe depending on the night. Parking is on the street (paid or, if you're lucky, near the residences on the west side). Walk-ins are welcomed, and they always have weekend specials that are worth asking about. Other diners rave about the Carbonara, Amatriciana, and Vegetarian Lasagna, and I can see why--every plate is carefully made. We also appreciated their thoughtful wine list, which even included kosher wine, a rare touch that really stood out. The service is warm and consistent--our experience was echoed by other reviewers who mentioned the staff and even the manager go out of their way to make you feel welcome. If you're in Midtown and craving real Italian pasta, this place is a must. Whether you sit on the bustling patio or inside for a cozier evening, Pasta e Basta delivers an authentic Italian dining experience that feels both special and inviting.

    Carbonara - Gluten Free
    Makaelah S.

    My husband and I were so impressed with this restaurant in Miami! We had such a hard time deciding what to order because everything sounded so good! Both of us were very impressed with our gluten-free pastas! The sauces were delicious and we both finished everything! The restaurant is small, but classy and quaint. Our waiter, Allan, was very friendly and helpful when ordering! Will definitely go back!

    Cacio de Pepe

    This restaurant was amazing! The inside was super cute, offers indoor and outdoor seating. They had multiple gluten free noodle options that could be exchanged for any of the pasta dishes. Love that the dishes are also seed oil free!

    Conchiglioni Al sugo and rigatoni carbonara

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    If you want to eat only pasta, it is a good choice. If you like protein in your meal I would look for other options.

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    10/10 amazing & delicious pasta restaurant! Cute place, pretty plates and awesome food

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    My boyfriend, parents, and I all loved this spot! Excellent food and ambience. Lovely service. Accomodating. Chill. Delicious.

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    I love the paccheri, the lasagna, and the tiramisu. They are delicious. The paccheri is easily the pasta I crave the most in this city.

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    2.9 miShorecrest
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    An opulent failed attempt at fine dining…read more At first glance, the place is impressive -- beautiful cars outside, constant traffic of guests walking in, crisp white tablecloths setting the stage for what appears to be a refined dining experience. Unfortunately, the illusion fades rather quickly. The first sign of trouble arrives with the server sporting a rather impressive lip piercing, followed closely by a colleague whose diamond nose stud could probably be seen from space. Not exactly the ambiance one expects when aiming for "elegant." Despite the abundance of servers floating around the dining room, none seem to notice when your knife dramatically dives off the table and lands on the floor -- where it enjoys a long, lonely stay. Water service is also quite innovative: they simply leave the entire bottle at the table, which seems less about generosity and more about avoiding the inconvenience of returning to refill your glass. The food? Sadly just as uninspired. From the octopus to the $68 Milanese, every dish managed the impressive feat of being completely flavorless. The Milanese arrived with a beautiful crust, which raised hopes... until you realized there was no sauce, no garnish, and nothing to rescue what turned out to be a remarkably bland plate. Meanwhile, the staff appears deeply committed to minimizing effort -- though not shy about judging you directly when the tip doesn't meet their expectations. All in all, this place feels like fine dining in costume. Perhaps a return to the basics of hospitality and service would be a good start... followed by a serious conversation with whoever is currently in the kitchen. Good luck to anyone brave enough to give it a try.

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    Interior is cute, tuscan

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    What an amazing experience! We came to Felice for Valentine's Day dinner and were pleasantly…read moresurprised by the food and drink. We ordered the Valentina and King Bee cocktails to start and they came out delicious! Highly recommend. For entrees we ordered the fettuccine bolognese and the short rib tortellini. We joined the clean plate club with both of these dishes and didn't leave a crumb. For desert we had the espresso martinis tiramisu and once again cleaned the plate. Safe to say the dishwashers were fans of us. The service was impeccable. Food and drinks came out quick, waters were refilled promptly, and our server Alessandro made sure we were taken care of. This is a great date night spot and I would definitely put this place on your radar when in the Brickell area.

    Stopped in for happy hour and I'm rating the dishes we sampled from…read morethat menu only. The Felice brand wine was good however, the food left little to be desired. We tried the veal meatballs and fried calamari with artichoke. The veal meatballs did not hold together and were mushy. There were two tiny meatballs for $12. The fried calamari was very good but had more artichoke than calamari. Expected more calamari for the price. We don't mind paying for high quality food but they missed the mark with these dishes. Also, the portions were ridiculously tiny for the price you paid. Not a good value and neither dish was memorable. I'm very sorry that I forgot to take pictures of the dishes. On a positive note the service was top notch. Our bartender was professional and friendly.

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    An action shot of finely grated cheese falling onto a plate of rigatoni carbonara topped with crispy pancetta.

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