This NY girl says she was pleasantly surprised regarding the sauce and flavor . Big portions , easy to share a meal if only 2 people . Would recommended since we heard about PJ from our raft guide . read more

The food here was very good. My daughter came back a second time for the same dish, chicken Alfredo. We enjoyed sitting on the patio. The tiramisu dessert was the best! read more

We hadn't eaten all day so we came here for an early dinner and drinks. Wait staff were attentive and knowledgeable- telling us what was in the Italian Margarita. I recommend that margarita! I had the stuffed manicotti and my spouse ordered the spaghetti with meat sauce. The food takes a bit longer but it's soooo good super hot! Prices are reasonable too. Comfortable atmosphere. read more

Pasta Jay's - Spaghetti and manicotti - Italian Near Me - Moab, Utah

This is the best Italian food I've ever had the pleasure to enjoy. The way they broil the food so the cheese browns on the top is truly one of a kind. I have come here for years and I always order the Hagan option which gives you the choice to pick 3 large samples of their most popular dishes. I usually go with the chicken parmesan, lasagna and manicotti. One can never go wrong with chiding this place to enjoy the evening. read more

They brought one plate 45 minutes before our other two plates came. Food was ok, but just ridiculous service

Great Italian restaurant. Friendly good service and very generous portions. We enjoyed the Baked Brussel sprouts and baked Rigatoni. Service was friendly and efficient. They provide indoor or outdoor seating. Outside is pleasant but noisy. read more

Good place to "fill up" and carbo load. We visited when it was very busy and high paced which was not that relaxing. Waiters were good but definitely overloaded. Food was decent overall. Marinara was overly spicy (black pepper?) and my daughter and wife could not really eat their food. Would return but with the right expectations of what it is. read more

We got carry out for four; three of us ordered off the vegetarian menu. They were out of a decent number of items on the vegetarian menu, and when we picked up our order they had forgotten one entree. The manager did try to make things right by giving us a dessert, which we appreciated, but that did not make up for the poor quality of the food. I ordered the tortellini alfredo, which was drowned in sauce yet lacked any identifiable flavor other than cream. Another group member ordered the pasta margarita, which was a sad smattering of vegetables over dry pasta. A third group member ordered the veggie Mac, which was essentially Alfredo pasta with a very few veggies and cheddar cheese crusted on top. Our fourth member enjoyed his manicotti okay, but said it was nothing special. The one redeeming item was the Brussels sprouts, which were a little on the greasy side but very flavorful. The bill was over $80, which frankly was absurd for the quality of the food. Maybe it was just a bad night for Pasta Jay's, but we wished we had just gotten Domino's. read more

Split the turkey pesto sandwich and the rustics salad with my husband. DELICIOUS! You can tell they make their own bread. The lemon berry cake was to die for. read more

I thought I would give jays another chance and the 3.5 rating they have is probably about right! The food is just pretty good, I like the Antipasto salad and the pizza ( jay's roman orgy) but the service has been terrible both times and they've just squeezed in a few too many tables and chairs on the patio so you're always bumping into someone behind you. The place is looking a little dated and cleanliness is so-so. read more

Authentic or not, this was darn good food. I had the Chicken Genovese, my husband had the Stuffed Shells. THe GIANT stuffed shells. Chicken stuffed with sausage, floating in meat sauce and served with a side of penne? That's my kind of dinner. It was so good. The prices kind of concerned me at first, but then they brought the food and it was ridiculously huge. And yummy. I ate everything, even though I felt full to bursting. Can't wait to go back if we're ever in Moab again! read more

Got to dinner a little before 6 because we knew it would be busy. The service was quick and friendly with enough servers working. Food was great with too big of servings. The kid loved it and even wanted to return the following day. Would definitely recommend based off of service and food. Only downfall is tables are close together and you can hear other people's conversations. read more

We had dinner here on our last night in Moab. Each night during the week we would walk by and smell their amazing food and after a long hike at Arches, we were both craving a dinner at Pasta Jay's. Everything was perfect, from the ambiance to the salad and dinners. I think we had tiramisu, which definitely did not disappoint. Another must besides the brewery during your visit to Moab! read more

The Food was good the price was not. I have never paid this much for basic Italian food. I have paid less at the Olive Garden than Pasta Jays. the food wasn't impressive. the servings were huge though, but i would rather had a smaller portion and pay a lesser price. read more

I guess I have become a little bit spoiled by living in Denver where I can walk down the street and find plenty of yummy things to eat. While Pasta Jay's is one of the few restaurants in Moab, the food is run-of-the-mill Italian. However, after a long day of hiking, nothing beats a big plate of pasta and a glass of vino. read more

We have eaten here a couple of times in the past while mountain biking in the area but tonight's dinner was a big disappointment. The chicken tortellini Alfredo was not the same as it has been in the past. The pasta was very doughy and the sauce tasted like flour and milk with no flavorful cheese. read more

You might not expect awesome pasta in Moab, but Pasta Jay's is the place to be. I'm not a huge fan of Italian food in general, but stopped in with my mom and we both had delicious meals. I had the special which was some sort of stuffed/smothered portobello and my mother had a sampler. Nice place to cool off and refuel during a desert trip. read more

Food is okay. Service is extremely mediocre. Saw our waiter twice all evening, once to take our order, once for the check. Food prep/delivery took a long time (on a slower Tuesday night) forgot half the meal. Would not recommend when there are so many better options in Moab, with good service. read more

Three stars for good value, generic Italian. Entrees are huge and plentiful and all under $15. Go ahead and spring for the bottle of chainti at $32 because they bring you six sips in the smallest wine glass you've ever seen for $6.50. Nothing special. Will fill you up and isn't ridiculously overpriced like some places in Moab. read more

It was off season in Moab so lots of restaurants are closed, but Pasta Jays was open and we decided to give it a try. The place was packed and a popular spot among locals it seemed. Lots of families there. Food was just okay though. Nothing amazing but it was decent and if you are hungry and craving Italian, its a safe option. read more

Nothing fancy or innovative here, just good old fashioned Italian food served in a pleasant environment by friendly servers. The bathroom was immaculate. The meatball and pepper sandwich was very good. The prices seem a little high for the casual atmosphere, but that seems to true of everything in Moab. Two meatball sandwiches with soft drinks came in at just under $30, and the lunch special, a chicken dish, was $17.50. read more

I was not very impressed with Pasta Jays overall. It was overpriced, but that's expected in a high tourist town. I will admit I am picky with Italian food in the states after living in Italy for 2 years, so this place fell flat for me. My wife and i did go for lunch, so maybe dinners are better. I personally would prefer to spend my money elsewhere however. read more

Good vegetarian options. The waitress was nice enough to offer suggestions being a vegetarian herself. We came here twice during our visit to moab. Portion sizes are large for the entree! We tried their pasta, pesto pizza, garlic bread and minestrone soup and liked it a lot. The service is quick amd efficient. The food is a little bit on the oily/heavy cream side though. read more

It was Jan 1 in a small town and most places were closed. This place was open and busy! The food was GREAT!! I had the stuffed shells and they were amazing! I read about anchovies in the sauce but I didn't taste anything fishy!!! Service was great too for how busy this place was! read more

I had a nice veggie pizza and a delicious salad. The service was good and the staff was very friendly. The food arrived quickly.

Mmmmmmm. Decadent huge portions for all entrees. The ravioli and cannelloni are fantastic baked dishes with great hearty sauces and cheeses. Service was fair but the dishes were worth waiting for. read more

Pasta Jay's - Cannelloni and spinach artichoke dip - Italian Near Me - Moab, Utah

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Hostess needs to dress for the occasion, she looks like she is an example of what not to wear, really I promise. What happened to the days when people dressed as though the represented a business. This is giving people the wrong impression. The service was barely average, crazy because it seems like a great place to work in the service industry. Food was meh, with the exception of the Marinara that was darn good! The food runner was RUDE! That about sums it up. read more

This place was always busy and smelled good every time we walked by. The food we ordered was good. But not being too hungry and only ordering waters to drink, a large pizza and a family salad. The server you can tell was upset that knowing the bill was going not be alot. And was not very helpful the remaining of the time. read more

We did a takeout spaghetti and meatballs dinner with garlic bread and a trio of sauces. The flavor was really good but there wasn't enough meat sauce and the alfredo sauce was very thin. Over priced for the dinner read more

When arriving we were greeted by hostess who was dressed in tank top with bra straps showing pierced face and wearing leggings (sagging). They put two tables together to fit our group of 5. The waitress was okay but people delivering food were different. The lady delivering food was rude and inexperienced. We ordered salads with dressing on the side but didn't come that way. When I told her it should be on side she said the ticket didn't say that before I got in argument with her the waitress came to rescue and told her I was correct. The food very bland minestrone soup, fettuccine Alfredo. But I ordered chicken Parmesan and it was very good the sauce was great. read more

Generally I love pasta Jays, But tonight I'm feeling very disappointed. I checked the website for the Moab location, I was excited to see the Friday Night Special was supposed to be their stuffed shells with scallops & shrimp, only to find out that's only available during the summer months :-( read more

It's alright. Moab doesn't really have a whole lot to offer in the way of fine dining but after a day of hiking or 4 wheeling a big plate of pasta does the job. During season though you can expect a wait... read more

Exactly what we needed after a day of hiking in the snow at Arches National Park. I had the stuffed shells and my son had the manicotti. We both prefer the manicotti but both dishes are excellent. It's my second time here and I love it. read more

This place is great for a quick Italian bite IN Moab, but pricey for what you get. I had the meatball sub which was SO SAUCY the bread was completely soggy. Overall decent size menu of options and super quick from order being placed to being ready. read more

This place was great. Huge portions. I am a vegan & they created this wonderful dish of spicy veggies in the tomato sauce. Probably the best place in town. read more

I almost didn't go here because other reviews were giving me an "average Pizza-Hut-ish" vibe. However, after a long day of hiking in hot weather, I was really craving a big pasta meal. The menu and food was surprisingly good. I would love to have this place in SLC. I had no problems with the service either. Typical great Moab ambience (outdoor patio and indoors), typical Utah beer selection. read more

Good place for lunch or dinner. Not as good as the Lone Tree, CO or Boulder locations, but still good food. Big portions for most items, so considering splitting main courses unless you like left overs. Great place to carbo load before your big day mountain biking. Location is right in the center of main street and their is an outside covered dining area. We ate outside in June while it was 97 degrees, but it was very comfortable and nice on the patio. Service is great. read more

I find that the food in Moab is often not great, but after visiting Moab a number of times this seems to be one of the better options -- so a 4 star rating in relation to the other options. The atmosphere is not great, it's pretty touristy and there's a decent chance you'll have a family of 5 fighting next to you, but the food is decent "red sauce" italian. It's pretty hearty and tastes good after a long day of hiking or biking. I like the chicken parmigiana, although the side of pasta is usually pretty dreadful with a tiny dab of sauce. The garlic bread is also nice, and some of the specials can be good. The desserts are OK, but nothing special. Service is often so-so. If Pasta Jay's was in Denver (there is one actually in south Denver), I wouldn't go, but in Moab it's a reasonable dinner choice. read more

Good selection of cheesy + garlicky pasta and pizzas, kid friendly (kid menu, loud ambience), and super filling. A typical American Italian place. I can't remember exactly what we ordered, so obviously nothing was so good I can't forget it. This would be a great meal after a long day outdoors. read more

Ate here for dinner twice while in Moab. Good food, fast service, large seating area. Good portions on their pasta.