Excellent!!!!!!!!!! Food!!! Service..., friendly!!!! Quaint... a taste of old Italy..... flavors....

Finally made it to Pasta Fresca's restaurant! We had tried dropping in before on a busy weeknight, and they were completely booked. But we were randomly in the area again early one evening, and it was a perfect time to try out their restaurant. Have been searching for a go-to Italian restaurant (Reno has so many Italian options, but it's been surprisingly hard to find well done pasta), and this is it. Their homemade pasta, perfectly cooked (not mushy or too chewy) with juicy shrimp (tagliatelle agli scampi) was exactly right. Portion size was generous, and it came with complimentary bread (oil and balsamic). Unfortunately, not enough room for dessert, but will definitely be back either here or at their new downtown location! TIP: Definitely worth calling ahead. The table seating is somewhat limited, but well spaced, clean, and comfortable. Parking outside at the onsite lot for this small shopping center can also get crowded. Also, you can find them on Sundays at the Riverside farmer's market and pick up some convenient and delicious frozen pasta! read more

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Nice little restaurant. Stellar pasta. We've had a variety of their pastas from their truck at the Idlewild farmers market, and they've all been consistently good, so we decided to stop by their restaurant for a meal. Very satisfied not just with the food but with the thoughtfulness of the preparation and the friendly attentive service. I got the special, which was salmon in parchment paper, which came with a side of pasta, and my wife got the tagliatelle with shrimp. Both phenomenal. I'd say their pasta is the best aspect of any dish they serve, but the proteins are also thoughtfully prepared. Maybe a bit on the pricey side, but the quality is there. read more

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Best Italian food I've had in the States. Salad was perfect. The combination of honey and cheese created a flawless balance, that it wasn't bland at all, yet completely avoided being greasy or heavy. Carbonara was incredible and truly authentic. You can distinctly taste that they don't use cream (which is the real way to do it!). It wasn't oily, yet the flavor profile was incredibly rich, substantial, and deep. The Gelato was the cherry on top. The texture was dense and creamy, and I loved that it wasn't overly sweet. It was actually better than what I've had at dedicated dessert shops. The service is also outstanding, The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming. I was so impressed that I happily left a 100% tip. They truly deserve it! read more

Service was fine and we were served quickly even during lunch. I had a panini which was okay, but my friend found the sauce on his linguine bland. Decent of a bit pricey for lunch. read more

Pasta Fresca - Dining area - Italian Near Me - Reno, Nevada

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Pasta Fresca's lasagna is my newest obsession. I can't stop thinking about it. It's the perfect meal. Their pasta is so fresh and delicious. The service is always great. I love the ambience of both locations, this one is a little bit more casual. read more

Pasta Fresca - Spicy Vodka - Italian Near Me - Reno, Nevada

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I've been to the original a few times and this is the first time at the new location. Definitely have a lot more space to work with accommodate large parties. Staff was very attentive and helpful, service was great. Menu seems pretty much the same to me. Burrata was well seasoned and disappeared quickly. I recommend anything with the vodka sauce, it's my go to option. They do offer specials off menu that they show on an iPad. Nice to see what the specials look like. One difference is that they serve two smaller cannolis instead of the single larger one, but still tastes great. Great place to go for simple and tasty house made pasta! read more

Pasta Fresca - Meatball special with spicy vodka sauce - Italian Near Me - Reno, Nevada

We ordered the vodka sauce with sausage and it was so good! The staff was friendly and had homey feel to the place.

The food service and price was so mid compared to cost. It took 3 hours start and finish with only 3 other people in the restaurant. It's okay if the food was so good to cook but no. Our drinks stayed low and the food was so mid for how long it took and the price. If the service was good, and the food was cheaper it would be much more fair. But at the cost and what you get it was not worth coming back for. There's so many alternatives for good pasta in Reno that this doesn't make the cut for my go to restaurants. Edit: I love the sass, maybe if you emphasized the freshness i just assume it's Cisco because trust me you can taste fresh at Gastropub or other restaurants. But compound better service with the price and it will be good. Desert was great but once again for the price serving in plastic cups seemed off. Honestly if service was better I wouldn't bat an eye. But the combo of the whole experience and a 100$ check didn't add up read more

Pasta Fresca - Italian Near Me - Reno, Nevada

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The fusilli pasta with the vodka sauce and sausage was sooooooo good!!! I can't wait to go back and order it again. Our server was very polite and everything came out fast and hot! I'll definitely be back when I'm ready for another comfort meal. I also like that you can purchase their pastas and sauces separately to take home. read more

Pasta Fresca - Fusilli pasta with vodka sauce and sausage. So good! - Italian Near Me - Reno, Nevada

What a great find in SW Reno. Wife had us go based on YELP reviews and they were spot on, 5 star all the way!!! All of the pasta is made fresh with varying specials all of the time. We had the vodka sauce-great flavor and spice. I had the arriabata with sausage and it was awesome. Good wine and beer selection, though they didn't have a Chianti by the glass. Went with an Abruzzo instead. Some great Italian beers as well. No desert this time but we'll be back. Pasta and sauces sold to go if you want to impress your friends. read more

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First of all, this a little bit more of an upscale Italian place, so change that shirt and put your pinky up. Oh, and make reservations if you have more than 2 people. We did not make reservations, but they got us right it, and it was so nice. Sometimes tables for 2 are just a little bit too small, this one was perfect. The staff are very presentable and kind, and knowledgeable about the menu and specials. If you like ice for your water you can ask for it, but if comes just cold in the bottle. The prices are fair, I was expecting them to be higher for the atmosphere. I'm guessing they make some if not all of their own noodles. I didn't see meatballs on the menu, so I added sausage to my delicious pasta plate. It was such a nice dinner, I was glad they got us in. read more

Pasta Fresca - Italian Near Me - Reno, Nevada

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First of all, be prepared for the fact that this is a strip mall restaurant and it doesn't have any frills so if you want the ambiance or the Italian experience, you will be disappointed. That being said, considering that everything was booked for Valentine's Day by the time we looked for reservations a week ago, it was a decent substitution. The main thing I love is that everything is locally sourced and homemade. This alone warrants a visit. Support local!! You can even see they grow the garnishes themselves. Our food was pretty good and the price was somewhat reasonable. The portions do reflect that, however so be prepared for an average size meal. My husband had the spaghetti bolognese but he is a bit of a heathen and didn't like that the sauce is more traditional made with real tomatoes instead of a boiled down sauce. The meat was plentiful and he liked it. He loved his spaghetti noodles and could tell they made the noodles themselves. His only complaint was that there wasn't enough actual sauce to coat the noodles. He will live though. I ordered the salmon special which was $34 and substituted pesto for the vodka cream sauce (can't have tomatoes). I asked about pesto when I booked and expected a traditional pesto. This is more of a parmesan cream with a undertone of basil and I think a hint of lemon. It was tasty but it might be a good idea to explain that when someone orders it. The menu items should also say creamy pesto just to balance expectations. My salmon was perfectly cooked. This shouldn't be a highlight, but more often than not. Places tend to overcook salmon, which ruins the flavor and texture. This was perfectly soft and flaked, a light flavor except the parts with whole pieces of shaved garlic. Those were my favorite bites and they did not skimp on the capers. Yum! We automatically ask for no chili flakes on anything regardless of what the menus say because chefs love to add it for color, but they genuinely do serve everything with chili flakes per our server. So let them know if you can't have anything with heat. We opted not to have dessert but they had the cutest heart shaped tiramisu in the dessert case. You'll probably like this better as a to go restaurant or a quick service kindof meal. I would really like to try the raviolis, and hopefully I'll be able to next time. I initially chose between the lobster ravioli with cream sauce and the salmon which I ended up getting. It's the first time i've actually had real tasting homemade pasta since having Original Joe's in San Francisco so I imagine the ravioli will be bomb. read more

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Good spot decent prices for nice italian food. Looks so unicorn in making. I have expectations for this place.

My partner and I had not been to the original location, but we are in walking distance to the new location next to the Discovery Museum, and we stopped in for lunch. I had the Caprese panini with the side salad, and my partner had capellini with basil sauce. Both were delicious and we had enough to take home. The pesto sauce on my panini was outstanding, and the salad was perfectly dressed. Both smelled and tasted so good! The pasta dish was also excellent. We will be back! read more

Mmhhhmmmmm this place doesn't play around. We had the bolognese, which was good, but then fallowed with the raviolis; which was probe the best pasta dish I've had in Reno ever. In the privacy of my home I would have licked the plate clean. The ambiance is nice enough it's a cute date spot but casual enough to make it a good friend spot too. read more

Pasta Fresca - Italian Near Me - Reno, Nevada

I've only had the fish special two times and it was perfect. Good portion, flavourful and not overcooked. The owner and his main man Carlos make you feel very welcome. read more

Anytime I have been at both locations they are friendly and provide great service. Yummy food.

Absolutely loved the service, the history behind the establishment, and their willingness to make me a cacio e pepe pasta that really gave me a sense of home and wholesome. I was able to share with my sister today and enjoy the dessert that was the perfect ending to a wonderful meal. From flavor to freshness, this is Italian done right. Please don't hesitate give them a visit next time! read more

Pasta Fresca - Cacio e pepe with my choice of spinach tagliatelle noodles - Italian Near Me - Reno, Nevada

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Pasta Fresca is the kind of gem that makes you fall in love with supporting local businesses. My boyfriend and I came in for dinner and ordered the nightly special: gnocchi with creamy pesto sauce. Hands down, the BEST gnocchi we've ever had. Perfectly tender, stuffed with cheese in the center, and paired with a sauce that was rich without being heavy. It was absolute perfection. We casually asked if they ever sold their gnocchi to cook at home, and to our surprise, they said no one had ever asked - but of course, yes! They sent us home with two packages, along with some extra cheese and tips on the best way to prepare it. We cooked it the next night, and it was still the best gnocchi we've ever had. The food is phenomenal, but what makes Pasta Fresca truly special is the generosity and heart of the people who run it. They went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and cared for, and you can tell how much pride they take in their craft. If you want incredible handmade pasta and a reminder of why it's worth supporting local, look no further. Highly, highly recommend! read more

I absolutely love this place. I've gone here a handful of times for a date night with my husband. The pasta is always delicious. The burrata is my favorite thing in the world, so simple, yet fantastic. The staff is always so attentive and welcoming. The restaurant itself is a little small, so I do recommend a reservation for larger groups, but it's 100% worth it! read more

Great food and service! We wandered in here because a nearby restaurant we had planned to go to was super busy, and it was excellent. We especially liked that they had pictures of the specials, that was a nice touch. The gnocchi special was delicious, as was the lasagna. The servers were very attentive as well. We'll definitely be back! read more

My daughter and I have been coming here for four years. We always loved dining here and enjoyed every experience. They make my daughter's favorite spaghetti marinara. With that we've always had very good service here but the last time we went it just wasn't up to par with what we were used to. The young lady with the short hair was frankly kind of rude, didnt speak to us much or tell us what was going on, and acted as if were an inconvenience. She seemed like maybe she never served before. Which for $20-40 dollars a plate I would expect good experienced service. It was pretty disappointing we came in for a special dinner with my daughter which I reserved and left for the first time unhappy with our level and quality of service. read more

We like supporting Mom Pop type business, so this our first time to Pasta Fresca, I want to start off by saying the dinning room is a bit plan, open setting, The dinning room has all the great traditional Italian kitchen aromas, with the garlic, basil, all the delicious smells you get in an Italian kitchen. We ordered a glass of the Alexander Valley cab and an iced tea. The young man took our order at the same time, my wife had the spicy rigatoni with chicken and I had the pink spicy sauce with cappellini and shrimp. We also ordered arugula house special salad. This is were the dining experience starting to go sideways. Young men who took our order, asked us if we wanted bread and we said yes however we never got the bread, we had to ask for it again. We eat our arugula salad, and got our main courses before we received the glass of wine and the bottle of iced tea we had ordered. The food service was absolutely horrible. However, the food was outstanding the cappellini with the pink sauce and the shrimp was absolutely delicious and the spicy rigatoni, red sauce with chicken was filling and rich and delicious. The young men they have working as food servers are detrimental to your business it's almost like a comedy hour , and it didn't end it only got worse true amateur hour! One young man came over and took our order for dessert, we ordered a cannoli and one lemon tiramisu. After 27 minutes I got a hold of our waiter the young man who took her order the first time and told him just cancel the desserts and give us our check with sarcastic grin, he said sorry that the desserts didn't come, but next time you should've ordered them from me and not the other young man! The food was really good, but the service was horrible. The young men are very inexperienced at food serving and we probably won't be back for a while. There are a lot better options in Reno and this place just serves pasta. They don't even have meatballs on the menu so if you're really looking for just pasta and you're willing to be patient with their really lousy servers, then this is the ideal place to go. I feel there a lot better places in town they give you equally to the same options with much much better customer service, we will be back, maybe in a few months after they get their act together. read more

An incredible yet super simple delicious meal! The menu is quite small but don't let that steer you away! This restaurant focuses on quality and their homemade pasta is perfect. I ordered the spicy vodka rigatoni with sausage. The sauce and the sausage was super flavorful. The pasta dishes are quite large so I'd recommend sharing! Pro tip: ask for the daily specials as it's constantly rotating. Can purchase fresh pasta to go to cook from home. read more

Pasta Fresca - Special salad - Italian Near Me - Reno, Nevada

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My go-to pasta restaurant whenever I am in Reno for work. The pink spicy vodka sauce with rigatoni and truffle ravioli is always a chef's kiss. I have been here so many times that I am disappointed at myself for not already having a review for Pasta Fresca. This is truly my happy place, something about the homemade pastas, unlimited complimentary fresh warm bread dipped in a balsamic vinegar and olive oil mixture and watching the chefs top the pasta with a freshly snipped herb. Pasta Fresca has their everyday signature pastas, but during every visit, there's always at least one special item. Be sure to ask for the daily specials because you never know what they offer until you ask if they didn't already tell you. Probably one of the few Italian restaurants where I order something without meat and it is still freakin' delicious. read more

Pasta Fresca - Doordashed and still delicious- Ravioli tartufo-$26.95, pink spicy vodka with rigatoni and fusilli- $20.90 - Italian Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Just did a takeout. All three dishes were fresh and delicious. They put the food containers in a thermo bag so the food is still hot when I got home. That's really nice and thoughtful! But I must say it really should be dined in to fully appreciate their pasta! I'll be sure to come back for it soon. The place is super clean and charming. read more

The name says it all...just great fresh pasta! Super friendly staff and very gracious owner, always around for a conversation or to check on your meal. When we're in the mood for the freshest Italian in town, this is our go to. Won't bore you with the details (read my previous review)...just to say everything has been consistent, service, superior dishes, fun lively atmosphere and a great value. You won't leave hungry! My consistent go-to is the Bolognese over fusilli pasta and lots of extra parm! Make sure to make reservations, as pretty much most of Reno has caught on! read more

The food was amazing! We tried several dishes from the Lasagna, to the bolognese, arrabbiata and raviolis. Each dish was cooked perfectly. The staff were attentive and a very good evening overall. I highly recommend this place but they get busy so reservations ensure you a table. We will definitely return. read more

This is the third time we've been to Pasta Fresca, and they never cease to deliver on some great food. We came in on a Saturday, an hour and a half before closing and luckily snagged a spot (I recommend on getting reservations for Friday and Saturday spots). We ordered the lasagna bolognese and spaghetti bolognese, some of our favorites. As usual, the food was fresh, and delicious. We gobbled it up on the spot! The service was amazing as per usual, and they were extremely helpful and attentive with a great attitude. The ambiance is cozy and warm, definitely an elevated casual, but still feels like a cozy, local business. I would highly recommend Pasta Fresca for anyone who is itching for some fresh, simple, straight to the point Italian food. read more

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Really nice casual place with amazing food. The service was on point, friendly and informative. Nice selection of wines as well. read more

Pasta Fresca - Paste with Chicken - Italian Near Me - Reno, Nevada

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We have been coming here multiple times and of course for special occasions. Paulo & Carlos always take great care of us and accommodate our large groups of 15+ at times. Their menu is very short and sweet. limited to only specials and of course build your own pasta. Their pasta is fresh made and you can tell in the dishes. the sauces (spicy vodka sauce is amazing) compliment the pastas incredibly, Great dishes to note: Lobster Ravioli, and Mushroom Ravioli with pesto drizzle. if you ask them they will recommend a great wine to pair with the dishes. Their Chianti is usually our go to. To Note, the place is small with seating probably around 50 at max, plenty of parking right in front. read more

Pasta Fresca - Lobster ravioli - Italian Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Took my family here the other day and was super impressed with the food the service and will definitely be back to give them another fat tip asap!! read more

Such a great spot! We came in yesterday with a group of 7 and they were super friendly and accommodating. I had the rigatoni with sausage and spicy vodka sauce--it was so good, seriously one of the best pastas I've had in a while. The vibe is cozy and it really feels like a hidden gem. Finished our dinner with a hazelnut affogato--it was the perfect sweet ending. read more

Pasta Fresca - Rigatoni with spicy vodka sauce and sausage - Italian Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Pasta Fresca has hands down the best ravioli I've ever had--and I've been to just about every Italian spot in Reno/Sparks. If you're a ravioli lover, this place is a must-try. Perfectly cooked, flavorful, and clearly made with care. I would come back just for that dish alone! That said, the menu is pretty limited, which I understand given the small space, but I do wish they had a few more options. I tried a salad that was on special, and it was pretty underwhelming. The lasagna was a bit plain for my taste, and the spaghetti bolognese was decent but not memorable. Service, however, was fantastic--friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable. Overall, if you're craving top-tier ravioli and great service, this place delivers. Just don't come expecting a full range of Italian classics. read more

Legit Italian pasta dishes! Best Spaghetti Bolognese and my son had the spicy shrimp scampi. Both amazing. Owner was very attentive, great service. read more

Pasta Fresca - Spaghetti Bolognese - Italian Near Me - Reno, Nevada

We had the salmon ravioli, and it was absolutely amazing. We also had the lasagna and it tasted so good! They bring warm bread to the table before your meal comes and they have really good olive oil and vinegar to dip your warm bread into. The service was excellent! We also very much enjoyed the ambiance. read more

Great Italian food, great service. Casual atmosphere, were able to make a res for seven people, get free good bread, olive oil & balsamic on the table, fresh ingredients, everyone liked their food, and they did a cute canoli for the birthday girl. Far from downtown but worth the trip. read more

Pasta Fresca - Italian Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Wow! Amazing Italian food. I tried their bolognese and added some chicken, hands down best bolognese I ever had. Good portion as well. Liking spicy foods I added their crushed Calabrian chili peppers and it was super yummy. They sell jars of chili for $10 which was awesome. My partner ordered the special, lobster ravioli, it was really creamy flavorful, nice presentation and the ratio of meat to pasta was good. They served us warm fresh bread and we even got seconds. Dipping in vinegar and oil it was delicious. Service was great and friendly. Ordered some dessert for later and was a happy camper. Overall one of the best Italian restaurants I've ever been to, will definitely recommend. read more

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We came here for a double date night with our friends. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. We love how you get to choose your own combination of pasta, sauce, and meat. It may be a small menu, but you can't go wrong with any of it. Our server was awesome and checked on us often. A great spot that we highly recommend! read more