While the name of the restaurant doesn't sound old school, the food is definitely a cut above old school. The restaurant is elegant, crisp and inviting. The pasta perfectly al dente. The service and attention from the staff is the right level between attentive but not hovering. I loved the mix between well known pastas and a few not so well known regional dishes. I had a specialty from Amalfi. A Spaghetti with the most tenter octopus and succulent clams. We enjoyed an exceptional late lunch, unhurried and left to savor each bite. This is a definite recommend for me. read more

Pasta Eataliana - Special of the day octopus and clam spaghetti from the Amalfi Coast. The octopus was so tender and the clams were the best I'd ever had. - Italian Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

A bit pricey, but delicious pasta! One of my favorite things to do is go to Italian restaurants in New Haven and this one is one of the best! Their pasta is made from scratch and tastes so fresh. The texture is perfection. I got pappardelle w/ sausage and porcini mushrooms and it was delicious! My friends also enjoyed their meals. They were also very good portion sizes. As stated earlier, it's a bit pricer than other places but worth it. And you get complimentary bread. The service was also good. read more

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Mario was so welcoming. Beautiful restaurant with homemade pasta and Italian hospitality. Fiori di zucca were fresh and perfectly stuffed with a delicious tomato sauce. The star was the signature short rib pasta. My partner enjoyed the pasta bolognese with gluten-free spaghetti. Generous portions. read more

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Service was horrible! After taking our order we did not see our waiter for the next 1.5 hours that we waited for our food until we finally stopped him to ask him for more drinks and ask for our food. Shortly after our food arrived- 1 dinner was totally cold, 1 was lukewarm and the other two were steaming hot. Never saw our waiter again. Asked the runner for the manager because the food was cold and she only brought the food back lukewarm. No manager! Will never return and will not recommend to any of my friends. read more

ABSOLUTELY AWFUL DINING EXPERIENCE. Probably the worse dining experience I have ever have and my boyfriend and I go out to eat A LOT. We went to Pasta Eataliana as a celebration for my sister which was unfortunately soured by the awful service at this restaurant. Even though I made a reservation we were seated at the back of the restaurant by the restrooms and service table (group of Asian people). We put our drinks, appetizers, and entrees all at the same time probably 10 -15 minutes after being sat. 30 minutes past after appetizers are finished and I ask our server to check on our entrees, another 30 minutes has past and I have watched a 6 top and 4 top that were seated AFTER us get their food. This is when I get feed up and ask for a manager who promptly swings by and very quickly apologizes and says he will discount our food. Around an hour and 20 minutes after ordering we finally get our food and dessert. We get pretty much ignored by the manager after he apologized so I ask for the bill from a random server only to find out that he only discounted 10% off the 4 entree items and not the final bill so a measly $10 off a few hundred dollar bill. Ruined our entire evening and will never go or recommend this restaurant again read more

Went to pasta EATaliana on a Friday at 6 PM. The restaurant is very cute, they have a projector playing clips from the New Haven area (and maybe Italy)? But it was quite innocuous and the vibes were good. Not a ton of people from 6-7:30. We ordered two appetizers to go with our bread with olive oil and balsamic vinegar, the scallops and arancini. The scallops were quite lemon heavy, but overall not bad. I ordered one of the specials, which was the scallops and shrimp pasta. And it was delicious! We ended up getting dessert, which I was blown away by. We all got a separate slice of cake. The limoncello cake was super light and had a great flavor, a good end to the meal. The other cakes also tasted great. Great place, would definitely recommend! read more

Pasta Eataliana - Shrimp and scallop pasta - Italian Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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Visited based on Yelp reviews and preview of menu, and very happy that we did! Despite having eaten pizzas at Zuppardi and Frank Pepe earlier in the day, we sat on street side table in the cool air and enjoyed our meal. Zucchini blossoms stuffed with mozz were crispy, light, not greasy. Fresh marinara was nice dipping sauce. Arugula salad very fresh, huge portion that we couldn't finish despite sharing. Finally, the papardelle with porcini and sausage was great: properly al dente homemade pasta, silky cream sauce that was full of mushroom earthiness, and plenty of crumbled sausage. ( almost too decadent? Nah....) We were caught by surprise by $25 corkage fee; miscommunication between our initial server (not main guy) and me. For that fee, I'd have ordered theirs, but didn't see any mention of wine/beer on their online menu ( ummm, Yelp- fix this!). Overall, delicious food, attentive service, and incredible list of small plates that I felt had excellent value for the price, especially since the portions were very large. Yum. read more

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I came here for a quick dinner while visiting New Haven for the first time. I must say I was pleasantly surprised at the michelin level service my friend and I received. We ordered the short rib ziti pasta and the fig spread burrata appetizer. Both were delicious and hit the spot. More importantly, the staff all individually checked in on us and made sure we were taken care of. We felt like we were home and not being over sold food or drink. I highly recommend this place for dinner. read more

We loved our visit to Pasta Eataliana! This was our first time visiting the city to attend a concert, and we tried this spot as our pre-concert meal. It's in little Italy and it seems family owned and authentic. The servers were nice, although it seemed there were only 2 servers for the entire restaurant. The servers maybe could've been a bit more attentive, but they did not take away from our experience. Our sausage and pepper appetizer was great - nice portion size. The lamb chops were amazing. They were cooked to perfection, plenty of chops for the price and plenty of meat. The chicken and risotto were both flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly. Another plus is the bathrooms were clean. We would definitely come back to this spot and highly recommend. read more

Pasta Eataliana - Chicken and Risotto - Italian Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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Update: They also have additional seating in the back of the building to accommodate larger parties. Service was outstanding for a busy Saturday night, and everyone enjoyed their meal. read more

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This place is mind-blowingly good. With the huge variety of food on the menu, I still get the pork chop, pepper onions, and potatoes because it's one of my favorite meals. My friend got the cavatelli with pork ragu. We shared the meatballs for our appetizer. Everything is melt in your mouth delicious. Love our server, Mario. Even with the new addition, the place is busy so make a reservation read more

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Food was delicious. Service was slower but the waiter was excellent. He just had way too many tables. We were in the back room - which was nice however you have to walk outside to get to the bathroom in the main room and it got VERY cold toward the end. Other than that- excellent. Will return but ask for main room only. read more

Pasta Eataliana - Yummm Pappardelle with Porcini and Sausage - Italian Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Amazing! Definitely indulge in the antipasto platter! And the cacio e pepe is transcendant! Not to be missed!

Dollar for dollar, this was the worst dining experience I've ever had. The food was mediocre-to-bad. They brought out everyone's entrees one by one at an excruciatingly slow pace. They completely forgot about my entree until everyone in my party had already finished, and then insisted on bringing it in a to-go box after I told them I no longer wanted it, AND THEN didn't event comp it. I would only recommend this place to my very worst enemy! The cheesecake was actually really good though. read more

The ambiance was cozy & cute for date night. As for the food, fried mozzarella, the short rib pasta & the lasagna was the table's favorite! Service was friendly and quick. read more

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The limoncello mascarpone cake is one of the best desserts I've ever had. But the ambiance is...bizarre. We went through the main entrance, which had a nice dining area. Upon checking in with the host, we were led outside to a bizarre building that looked like it was a converted old garage. The walls were covered in fake clovers and it had blaring Spanish(?) music. This odd facility had a sliding glass door and everyone struggled with it, from the servers carrying plates to the puzzled patrons. The food was ok, but nothing on par with Federal Hill in Providence or the North End in Boston. We had the cavatelli with pork ragu (fresh pasta but bland sauce) and veal scallopini (not tender and kinda bland). Not sure if other dishes or restaurants in this area are more promising , but I'd stay on the highway and keep driving read more

It's always a challenge deciding where to go on Wooster Street, but I think our new go-to will be Pasta Eataliana. The menu is extensive. Our two dishes were orecchiette with sausage and a tubular pasta with braised short rib. We swooned with pleasure over each. Our server was a friendly and helpful young woman from Italy. The ambiance is very cozy--a long, narrow space. We were there uncharacteristically early so were seated without a reservation, but generally you'd need one. read more

Pasta Eataliana - A view of the long, narrow space. - Italian Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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We sat outside and had a really nice dinner. The service was impeccable. The food was even better. It was light but also left you full. Definitely look forward to returning. I think we just found our new favorite Italian spot. read more

Pasta Eataliana - Italian Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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I haven't had Italian food this good since I was in Italy! My favorite part is that it came out piping hot. Everything on the menu sounded delicious. The burrata was fresh. The bread was good. My pappardelle porcini was creamy, meaty and super filling. The pistachio ricotta cake was light and delicious. The service and the ambiance were also great. Shoutout to the two waiters working all the tables and the bar! I will definitely be back! read more

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Absolutely delicious! The atmosphere is wonderful, and the service was excellent. In warmer weather, the outdoor patio is covered and a great place for the family to gather. I look forward to going there again, soon. read more

I purchased a spaghetti carbonara to go. I arrived at the restaurant and waited almost 10 minutes before someone helped me. Afterwards, I waited an additional 10-15 minutes for my order to be brought me. When I got home, I found the carbonara was mostly scrambled eggs with bucatini pasta that was poorly separated. Furthermore, I had to use a fair amount of salt and pepper for the dish to have any flavor. Very disappointed with the whole experience. read more

Mario took excellent care of us. All of the food is delicious. You cannot go wrong with the menu. read more

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Food was good but the service was the absolute worst. Waited for menus, had to ask for bread, ignored throughout the meal and finally had to walk up and find someone to close out the bill. read more

I recently dined (again) at an PE and as always it exceeded my expectations (again). this is a big statement for a restaurant on one of the biggest and iconic food streets in New Haven. (Wooster). The food, especially the pasta, was amazing--perfectly cooked and bursting with authentic flavors. The menu offers a fantastic variety of dishes, and the appetizers were just as delightful. The quality is consistent every time, and the service is top-notch, making each visit enjoyable. The intimate setting adds to the charm, creating a cozy atmosphere ideal for a relaxed meal. Highly recommend for anyone craving great Italian cuisine! read more

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Amazing homemade pasta. My wife's risotto was better than what we had in Italy. Good wine good food great place. read more

Absolutely authentic Italian food in a cozy, contemporary elegance atmosphere with Italian servers who know their menus. I took advise of the server and was pleasantly surprised with his recommendations and impeccable service. Bravissimo! read more

Outstanding! In every aspect, food, service and charm. Want to go to Italy for dinner? Go here. Amazing!!

Super cozy italian restaurant on the corner of Chestnut and Wooster. Parking can be difficult to find on Wooster street, especially on Friday evening/weekends but can be found easily on side streets. First off, the food is amazing! Bread was brought out very promptly after we were seated, and it was fragrant, warm and toasted - delicious with the olive oil and balsamic. We started with the fried zucchini flowers, which were very mozz stick-like with an excellent cheese pull. The pasta was fantastic as well. I ordered the paccheri with fried eggplant and my partner ordered the tagliatelle with ragu. Both were perfectly al dente and the portions were very large. We were able to snag seats without a reservation even though it was a Friday night, with the caveat that we needed to finish dining within an hour to accommodate later reservations. My only issue is that the acoustics are not great. The restaurant was packed and it was extremely loud - I could hear other parties' conversations from across the restaurant but had a hard time hearing my partner right across the table. All in all, impressed by the delicious pasta! I'll definitely be back to try more of the menu, but probably on a quieter weeknight. read more

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My family and I arrived back from Naples, FL this afternoon. We are always spoiled with our restaurant options done there. Coming from the airport, we were starving and on a whim, decided to try this spot. Called and got a table for 4. Let me tell you, this little gem did not disappoint. We ordered 6 items and all were fantastic. The service was attentive, organized and honestly they looked happy to be there. We love octopus and we were surprised to not only see one but 3 items with Octopus in it. Every dish was fantastic and fresh. We can't wait to come back again. read more

Pasta Eataliana - Octopus over Brocolli Rabe, Seafood Misto and another octopus dish (forgot name). Salmon was also fantastic as well as the bolognese. - Italian Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

At 127 Wooster Street in New Haven there is a spectacular, Italian restaurant called Pasta Eataliana Trattoria Napoletana which opened in 2020. It is the perfect place to celebrate your birthday or any other special occasion. The restaurant is intimate, very clean and remodeled in an impressive and stunning way. Jewels our waitress, was the consummate professional. She was warm, welcoming, observant and very attentive. She treats you as if your happiness is her primary goal and you were a special guest in her own home . Today we ordered the Zuppa Di Pesce with, scallops, calamari, mussels, shrimp and clams over linguini. Aside from serving two mussels that obviously did not open, the meal was delicious. We also had the Pappardelle Con Aragosta topped with fresh lobster meat. Unfortunately, my friend said the lobster was overcooked and was not impressed overall with her dish. For an irresistible appetizer, we ordered the Fiori Di Zucca which are fried zucchini flowers stuffed with fresh mozzarella and topped with ricotta cheese. The phenomenal appetizer was absolutely delicious. Special thanks to my wonderful friend, for inviting me for the birthday lunch, Jewels for making it a memorable positive experience and Pasta Eataliana Trattoria Napoletana for the terrific food. It made my birthday extraordinary and exceeded my expectations! read more

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Warm friendly neighborhood place. Great service ! Food is very good. Eggplant parmigiana appetizer good size for 2 or could be a main course. Perfectly done. Many specials. Highly recommend this place for a comforting meal. Be sure to give it a try. read more

Authentic Italian. Delicious food. Small but cozy with still an intimate experience. Great service! Plate Presentation was very appealing. Great portions and value for your buck. Good date spot. Went here after visiting the Peabody museum. Will definitely recommend. read more

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I decided to go to little Italy in New Haven for the holidays and I stumbled upon this gem. We wee greeted quickly and the staff was friendly. One thing I admired was that once the other table overheard us saying that it was our first time dining here , the bragged about how good the food was and how you couldn't go wrong with anything on the menu. That spoke volumes to me and I was even more excited to order . I ended up ordering the fried calamari and shrimp as the appetizer and then ordered the zuppa di pesce for entree. It was chefs kiss ! read more

Pasta Eataliana - Zuppa di pesce - Italian Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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All looks great, wish we got to try it. My gf and I drove up from westerly to come to your restaurant. We were taken to the back seating area where we waited over 20 minutes for service that never came... the 2 waiters told us they be right with us while they were outside vaping.. it wasn't even busy. We left and will not be returning read more

Omg what a great find . We stopped in Connecticut for some pizza but driving around it was impossible to get anything . The lines were out door , being from NY we couldn't understand that , you want pizza you walk in ask for a couple of slices and walk out but for some odd reason here pizza is a hot commodity. Anyway finally we found this place , it's a cute corner restaurant and the menu was really nice , when you walk in it's clean and bright . We ordered the buffalo pie , the wait wasn't bad 12 min and the pizza was fantastic!!! Very tasty , the dough was just wow!!! Would recommend 10 out of 10 . read more

Pasta Eataliana - Buffalo pizza - Italian Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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When growing up in New Haven in the 50's and 60's, Wooster Street was a Mecca of Italian food. Pasta Eataliana, relatively new to the area, is a spectacular authentic Italian food, fresh, locally made pasta, and a unique variety of dishes that are not found in other restaurants. Their appetizer of calamari and shrimp was exquisite and overwhelming. There main dishes were so varied that I could close my eyes, point to any one on the menu, and know it would be Delicious. We ordered their Sangria wine which was huge, and so refreshing. It is a comfortable setting , intimate and relaxing. You would not be disappointed, as the staff is truly Italian ! read more

My first time here was for a Christmas party, we were seated in the outside heated tent. The food was great, homemade pasta is my absolute favorite. Specially squid ink pasta. 2nd time, I brought my family for a New Year dinner. Again it was good. read more

My favorite new restaurant! A birthday lunch - The food was absolutely delicious- all at my table were so happy with their meals. Mario our waiter was beyond amazing. Italian music playing- a wonderful time was had by all! I won't be waiting for a celebration to return to this gem of a restaurant. read more

So, we ordered take out, cacao e Pepe, spaghetti quadrati con burrata and side meatballs. Got the order home and the spaghetti quadrati con burrata was not... That. It seems to be Carbonara which I actually love, but the eggs are scrambled... so it was a little ick. -Meatballs Good -Cacao e Pepe Good -Carbonara Blerg -Free Bread Bad The app we ordered from refunded us the wrong dish. Not sure if the restaurant knows, not a super crazy big deal! read more

Pasta Eataliana - Scrambled... Carbonara - Italian Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Great quiet Italian eatery on Wooster Street. Courteous staff, quick service, and delicious food. Tonight I had the Orecchiette Nonna Luigia. So fresh and hot at the table (I want my food served hot). Delicious! read more

Pasta Eataliana - Orecchiette Nonna Luigia - Italian Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut