Everything was great! The service is awesome! Same with the food. The restaurant has a big room for reserved big parties. They also have booths and tables. I love a lot of things there! You should try it! read more

My first time ordering from Pasta Express and happy to say it was excellent. It's rare to get what you want from any food establishment but you all nailed it, well done. I had Mama's Fav and a side salad. Great taste and the side salad was a meal on its own, I added a few extra toppings. Meal ready time and DoorDash delivery was freaky fast. Thank you!!! read more

I thought this place was pretty decent for semi fast food Italian. Love the concept. I actually did not try any pasta but would def come back to try some. I had gotten a small soup and anti pasta salad to go. The salad was very good, heavy on dressing so next time I would ask for it on the side. But lots of toppings. Ordered potato soup also and it was very salty but also very creamy. I would try this place again. Good prices. Fast service. read more

Sorely disappointing. My food arrived first and the rest over 5 min later ... my food sat on my table awkwardly getting colder as I waited for my friends food to arrive. Menu was confusing anyways and we were not happy with how everything tasted, super bland. Being a vegetarian I assumed the garlic cheese bread and marinara was safe but both said and bread overwhelmingly tasted of smoked meat, I couldn't even eat it. This concept could work but everything about our visit was off. read more

Disgusting food. My pasta was a thick disk of noodles smooshed together like a pie. I'm not one to write reviews but this was repulsive. It tasted absoutley nothing like any fettuccini I've ever had, worse than a 99 cent microwave meal. read more

Cold food for each and every one of us. We had each ordered hot food that morning. Breakfast IS the most important meal of the day.When your day starts to overwhelm you. STOP, TAKE 3 VERY DEEP BREATHS, THEN GET YOUR FAMILY TO BE QUIET SO YOU CAN ENJOY. read more

We have been eating here for years. After tonight's visit, we will never be back. Horrible customer service and the prices have become outrageous. It would be nice to have known that adding chicken to a dish cost $3 each for a very small amount. And you get changed an EXTRA $1 for Caesar salad. Quality in the food has dropped significantly. I'm very sad because I really used to like this place a lot. read more

I haven't been lately, not because of an issue, but rather lack of time to get to all the great restaurants in 417 land. The side salad is always a fantastics starter...make sure you add cheese to bring it to the next level. The meatball and parmesan chicken sandwiches are always a favorite. My kids love the simplicity of the pastas dishes and always are happy when we go:) read more

The pasta was really good here. I had the Mamas favorite. The chicken was still crispy and the sauce stuck well to the noodles. I loved the peas that were in the sauce. A good comfort food! read more

I'm giving 3 stars for the prices. Not for the quality of the food. First of all, we had never been to Pasta Express before. So when we walked in through the enter door, we were confused. We didn't know if we should seat ourselves or wait to be seated so we just followed the random half-wall to the front where the registers are. There, a server asked if we were dining in and would we like a booth or table. We ordered our drinks immediately from the paper menu and within seconds it seemed our drinks came out. The sweet tea was perfectly sweet and we assumed we were off to a good start. We looked over the menu and the prices and everything seemed fine. I ordered the 8" cheese pizza with green peppers and tomatoes and my husband ordered the canneloni. Let me tell you about the canneloni. Two canneloni shells. Two. That's it. For $7. It was the size of a personal appetizer. The complimentary rolls were more filling for him than the canneloni. My pizza was good. But the "tomato slices" were cherry tomatoes cut in half and set on top of the pizza. And there was not nearly enough cheese on it. I ordered a side house salad to go with it and she asked "tomato and cheese on top?" and of course I said yes because what is a salad without tomato and cheese? The salad was delicious. Their house dressing is this perfect oil and vinegar blend that I cannot recreate. When we got the bill though, to my surprise, the tomato and cheese cost me an extra dollar. 50 cents for each. I was completely unaware there would be an extra charge for that. Maybe I overlooked it on the menu but I'd have thought the server would mention it instead of asking the way she did. Overall, we spent $18 on food that was not worth $18. I'm half surprised that they didn't charge us for the extra rolls she brought out. Bizarre way of doing business. read more

This place is pretty overpriced and the food is not that good to be honest.. not a fan!

Matt and his staff are always amazing! Not only are they great about getting yummy food to the table or drive-thru quickly, but they can accommodate your dietary needs without an attitude or a long wait. They have two side rooms that are perfect for any size meeting or event. The smart board works well for presentations and slide shows - because everyone loves a good power point. :) As if that weren't enough they have a catering division that can do anything from soup, salad and sandwich trays up to beef medallions with cheesy garlic mashed potatoes and asparagus for a plated dinner. Pasta Express is more than pasta - and the staff is AMAZING! read more

Every time we order here, it's always fast, friendly, delicious, and our order is always right! ....and I highly recommend the fettuccini Alfredo or the Manicotti!! read more

Looking for quick delicious pasta? This is your place. Highly advise getting the antipasto salad. It's my favorite! Love their baked mostaccioli and Mama's favorite with red sauce. read more

This place used to be a go to for a quick meal. Over the past several months they have failed me 3 times. Poor food quality each time. Tonight I had fettuccine Alfredo that resemble soup. Lost customer read more

Went here for dinner. I had spaghetti and meatballs and my husband had the Italian Beef sandwich with an order of fries, which are not in the menu. You have to ask for them instead of the chips and even the server didn't know they sold them. The pasta was Angel hair, thinner than I like. Standard warm rolls provided with the meal. Overall, the meal was good, the sandwich and fries were very good. Service was fast and friendly. read more

Don't waste a lot of time figuring out what to order because you're gonna get what they feel like serving you and because you're tired from a long day and you didn't check your order before racing home to the family you're gonna eat the dinner you didn't order as you wonder if these folks got $15 an hour would they take a little more time and seek excellence in their service. I was sitting right next to the person that ordered. It was ordered correctly. I gave them 2 stars because it was edible, but I'm sure I'd have liked it better if it had been what I wanted. Oh yeah - not the first time this has happened. In fact just about every time I order they biff something. I get pissed off then don't order from them for a while. Then I come back because the memory of the last burn fades. They really kinda just suck. Too bad. They're close and affordable. read more

We give Pasta Express 5 stars because they have accomplished their goal of serving Italian meals at budget prices. Where else can you get a plate of spaghetti for $3.99? Their menu is full of the items you would expect, such as toasted ravioli, manicotti, lasagna, and pizza. The best item on the menu is "Mama's favorite" and it also the most expensive, around $7.49, I believe. It combines linguine, breaded chicken, artichoke hearts, and all sorts of seasonings in a cream sauce. They make their own meatballs every morning, and they are very good!! The Republic Road location has a large room for private functions, at no cost. read more

Everything is about perception and qualification. Pasta Express is not a fine dining restaurant. But for a fast food establishment, Pasta Express exceeded all expectations thus 5 stars. Wife had antipasto salad and I had chicken parm. Both were good and we would do again. I compare my lunch to other Italian places in town. Less than 1/2 price. Yes it was not as good but this was fast food so my expectations were lower. We will do again! read more

Cooked to order pasta that comes quickly. It's good food at fair prices and friendly service. It's not fine dining but with the word "Express" in the name that shouldn't be your expectation. It's been around Springfield forever and has only gotten better. read more

I was extremely disappointed with our food and service tonight. Salad was limp, rolls were literally thrown into the paper bag on top of everything. No wrapping or covering. Pasta was ok but overdone with not much sauce. I had a coupon for a $16 dinner for 4 meal. They tried to charge me $21. Still not a bad price but they failed to tell me that cheese on the salad was extra! CHEESE!! It'll be awhile before I try that place again!! read more

For those of us who miss the old J Parrino's of our youth and crave their signature house salad, give Pasta Express a go. Order it with the creamy slightly sweet Parisian dressing and make sure you ask them to add Provelone. Request the greenest part of the iceberg lettuce as I too, like another reviewer, had way too much of the white root end. The Manicotti I enjoyed was total comfort food! The ricotta filling was smooth, creamy and well-seasoned. I do prefer to feel the curd texture of the ricotta but it's not a deal breaker as the pasta had an al dente bite. Their red sauce is sweet and acidic in a balanced manner which meshed with the richness nicely. The breaded chicken in the Chicken Parmigiana was a standout! Too many times the breast is flattened like a pancake and then fried to a dry crisp. Not this chick-she was nicely proportioned, golden crispy outside and flavorfully juicy within! I'll def ask for a second date! They are now open on Sundays from 11a to 8 p. They cater business lunches, family reunions and wedding receptions. I believe they have 3 locations throughout SGF with private rooms for meetings available. This is not a high end Italian joint but neither is it a fast food dive like I had thought. You may order take out at the counter but, if you're eating in the restaurant, sit down at a table or booth and a server will bring menus and take your order table-side. The beauty here is in the subtle details of the fresh, seasoned ingredients like you'd find in any Italian Mama's Osteria around Rome! read more

Pasta Express - Colorful Public Dining Room - Italian Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

Good service & friendly staff. Mediocre food. Love antipasto salad & toasted ravioli!

For what it is (cheap, fast, provel-slinging Italian food) it's great. Don't come here looking for authentic or inventive items. It's awesome, cheap, Americanized, St. Louis style Italian. read more

My family was not impressed. The pasta was bland. The service was super slow. The time from actually ordering to getting the food was fast enough and it was pretty cheap but we must have waited over 10 minutes before the waitress finally showed up. Not awful but not an experience we'll be repeating. read more

Was here for a business luncheon. Not bad, not great. I know it was not their regular menu, so I'll cut them some slack. Not sure if I would want to pay retail if this is what they push as pasta. They should use these events to promote themselves, not move you down the line to the plastic spork and your chips ahoy cookie. One lady (obviously a manager or supervisor) was very pleasant and courteous. Other attendants had no hospitality, and seemed dis-interested until the supervisor pointed to do something, then it wasn't very gracious. I knowthey're kids, but hey, your getting paid, your indoors, not making frys, and not pushing shopping carts in the rain. read more

Food is usually good but the service is hit or miss. As long as you go in without expecting alot you will be fine.

Amazing food amazing service, great place. To take the family. Everytime I go to one of the three locations here in Springfield I'm greeted with a smile, quick service and really really good food. read more

Just had the chicken spiedini, and I can say it's the best pasta I have ever had! The chicken and pasta tastes amazing!! It is way better than it looks, and it looks absolutely amazing! read more

Pasta express has fantastic Italian food. Great service and environment. Good on the bank account too!

I called in an order last night, when i arrived I was given the wrong order. Unfortunately I drove all the way home before I realized this. When I returned to get the right order, I waited for over 5 minutes (I was the only person at the counter) when they finally helped me and gave me the entrees I ordered I checked the order myself and found that they didn't give me any salads!! Unbelievable! At no point during this entire ordeal did anyone apologize! Horrible customer service! read more

Pasta not so Express. I've never had any issue eating here. I love it. But tonight the service was non existent. Not once did any of the staff stop by our table to take our order. We did finally order from the front counter while overhearing the staff in back arguing. Very disappointed and now we are late to our next event. read more

This one only gets a BLAH! They have multiethnic locations and this one just doesn't make you want to come back. They don't really enjoy what they're doing and it shows in the BLAH service and BLAH food. Very disappointing. I'd rather drive 5-10 miles to another location than waste my time on this one. read more

SO.. not only did I have to wait in the car line (carry out) for a total of 27 minutes for one order of Pasta Broccoli, but when I got home with this dish, it was soupy, the pasta was way overcooked, sauce was bland, and to top it off, the small dish costs 7$ now. This place used to be good back in the day when different owners/management were in place. Don't waste your money. If you are looking for pasta,Easy Mac is a better alternative (and cheaper) than this one! Yuck. Won't be returning. read more

I love the chicken Alfredo I've never been disappointed. And prices are reasonable in my opinion. It's worth paying.

Love pasta express as it is, and their salads are usually pretty good...but the last one had was excellent! Perfect dressing and cheese. I'll be back! read more

It has been overcast and raining all day. Perfect day for comfort food. I chose pasta. I stopped for the first time today at Pasta Express. When I walked in, the building was very open and somewhat metallic. I felt it was somewhat sterile instead of homey. However, the staff behind the counter was inviting and friendly. When I said it was my first visit, my server was knowledgeable and made recommendations. I ended up ordering the "Momma's Favorite." Chicken fettuccine Alfredo using a golden crusted chicken breast with the most wonderful Alfredo sauce I ever had. The dish also included sautéed mushrooms, artichoke hearts, spinach,a few sweet peas and fresh cracked black pepper. Oh, and last but certainly not least, thick chunks of bacon. It was incredible. I declined the house salad, but the bread served with my meal was warm and wonderful. I highly recommend anyone traveling near south Springfield to stop in and enjoy. Bill read more

My experience with this restaurant was terrible! I personally witnessed the owner Matt Krupa repeatedly berate and just horribly insult one of the employees today. I was not at all happy with the food either, but I would have probably overlooked that and not written this review had I not seen the way this teenage boy was treated. I will not take my family to this restaurant ( at least not the location on Republic Road) ever again and I will be sure to pass this information on to friends, family and co-workers. read more

In the top 3 worst restaurant experiences I have ever had. Came in to a hectic situation with two waitresses trying to keep up with multiple dirty tables. Finally ordered and sat at the table for over 30 minutes with no sign of our food at this "express" place. Finally, the waitress came up and explained "I apparently wasn't even supposed to sit you because the cooks don't have time to cook everything". We were given the option to continue to wait for an unspecified amount of time or to cancel the order. The waitress was obviously in a tough spot, but no cooks or managers or anyone in charge came out to explain the situation or apologize or anything. We have never been literally dismissed that way and told that we apparently should not have been given service in the first place. Will NOT be returning and I urge you, if you want something quick, clean, and quality AVOID THIS PLACE read more

I have driven by this place several times, and on few occasions, I have even waived to it as I have driven by, and promised myself one of these days I would go in..... Well, today was one of these days, and I waltzed on in and had me me some really good Italian food. I don't know what took me so long to go, but I am glad I finally stop and went in. The place is really clean staff very friendly and polite. Our sever by the name of Dolton, was a really friendly and nice young man. I was there with my family and we had a good time. We had the Garlic Cheese Bread for an appitizer, then I had Mama's Favorite and Baked Mostaccioli and butter rolls on the side. The food is really amazing and service was quick, did not have to wait long for our food. For good and quick Italian food well, this is the place you should come to. You will not be disappointed. See you there..... read more