Wow! Not since visiting Italy have I tasted this kind of Italian food. Had the special (Baratta Tortelloni ) and garlic cream fussilli with the harvest salad and a RETAIL PRICED bottle of Cantina Zaccagmini (no triple-price wine). It was fantastic. We ate there which is a very casual family table (seating for about 20). No bread was available, but that left room for Tiramisu and a peach jam thumbprint. Both were a great finish to the meal. read more

The food was delicious and the staff was so friendly! I will definitely be back to Pasta LaFata!

I ordered pasta la fata through Grub Hub at prime lunch time and my food was delivered hot, fresh, delicious, and early! I had the "Hungry" sun dried tomato pasta with extra sauce. 10/10 would have again. Amazingly tasty with the perk of dining at home. Loved it! read more

We did a to-go order and it was hot and ready for pick up by the time we got there! The pasta and salad was enough for two delicious meals. I'll definitely be back to try the bakery items I saw in the window!! read more

Pasta La Fata - Pasta Carbonara and Harvest Salad - Pasta Shops Near Me - Columbia, Missouri

Holy wow! The Italian Dinner Series is a must! Came to the dinner featuring foods and recipes from the Liguria region and it was exceptional! This featured a hearty five course meal with an optional wine pairing. There were so many things that made this meal special: the focus on a region's food, the selection of dishes and recipes, the chef's introduction of each dish, the presentation at the table, the wine pairings and of course the FOOD! My favorite part of the food was hearing how Chef Michelle La Fata hand picked ingredients from her garden just that day to put into nearly every dish (maybe it was every dish!). The chef is passionate about "farm to table" and it shows with every dish. Highlights of the food: - Antipasto: House made focaccia, spectacular young cows milk cheese, fried sage leaves, peppers, olives and grapes - fresh made pasta and pesto (she picked 8lbs of pesto that morning) - rabbit stew: wow! This was so tasty! - green bean & potato salad featuring her garden fresh tomatoes and pickled onions - lovely almond and pine nut tart with vanilla gelato and raspberry compote They also did a great job transforming this retail store to a very nice dinner setting. The vibe was wonderful. Can you tell we liked it? ;) read more

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I wish I could give this place more than five stars. I went for the first time a couple months ago and I have been back four times since. My favorite dish is the burrata stuffed tortellini that is on special on Tuesdays and pictured in this review. The pasta at Pasta La Fata is all amazing though. I truly have not had one dish that I did not like. It reminds me of pasta that I had when I was in Italy- fresh, colorful, and bursting with flavor. Definitely a must-try if you love authentic Italian food in a homey casual setting with the most pleasant staff in town. I brought back some cookies for my Italian mother after one visit and she was OBSESSED so don't forget to try those while you're there as well. read more

Pasta La Fata - Burrata Tortelloni in Bolognese - Pasta Shops Near Me - Columbia, Missouri

Delicious!!! Service, food and such a cute ambiance! We are from are visiting from ca. but know where to go for fresh Italian when we return! read more

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We purchased the spicy tomato sauce and frozen homemade pasta. It was easy to finish preparing the meal at home with a few tablespoons of milk to make a pink sauce and grilled chicken breast. We will purchase more take home items in the future! read more

Best Italian food in CoMo. Locally owned and authentic. I haven't had anything I didn't enjoy. Don't forget to grab some Italian cookies when you visit. read more

Wow, super delicious Harvest salad and Crab ravioli with the most flavorful brown butter sauce I have ever eaten. Fast service with pleasant and helpful staff, lots of smiles, I love seeing this, too many places do not offer this , lol. Small and quaint with a feeling of Italy with a warm and welcoming atmosphere. We will be back - thank you ! read more

Went after church on Sunday for lunch and was very pleased with how quickly we (3 adults and 3 kids) were able to get our food and it was good for an $50 including an appetizer. The kids read pasta was made with olive oil instead of butter in the pan to make it vegan for me. Will go back. read more

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What a great little Italian shop and bakery. This little delightful shop has everything Italian. I'm from St. Louis and we have the neighborhood, "The Hill" which is known for its Italian shops and this one blows many of them away. For me to get the full experience of shopping, Pasta La Fata, I'd have to visit multiple stores back home. PLF has basic grocery items and spices to prepare a home cooked meal. They also have a cooler filled with premade sauces in two different sizes. A sign boost that they use local farmers for their meats and other ingredients. I got a giggle on how they label their sizes for carry-out meals. Instead of small, they call it Light and a large is called, Hungry. I was tempted to get something to eat, but I just had brunch around the corner at Ozark Biscuit. They offer; soup, salad and pasta. I can only imagine how delicious their food would be. I however, did try their cookies and biscotti and both were excellent. I bought a bag of Biscotti Bits to take home and they're a perfect accompaniment to morning coffee. The entire staff was friendly and engaging with our group of 7 shoppers. If they can keep up with me and my cousins, they've got some good customer service skills. read more

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I was a fan of Pasta La Fata! You can tell its brand new by the looks on the inside, but their food tasted like they've been open for years. It's not your traditional sit down place, although they have very limited seating inside I would say Pasta La Fata is better for take out. They offer family sized portions which makes for a really good and easy dinner. They also have a frozen section, so you can grab and go if you didn't have time to plan anything. Their pasta is homemade and you can tell (it was so good)! I got the garden zucchini & bucatini. The noodles tasted really fresh and soft, I was a huge fan. The sauce alone was kind of plain, so I added parmesan and that made it a lot better. I also got 2 cookies. The cherry one was my favorite of the two. It was moist (pardon my language) on the inside, soft, and not overly sweet! The cuccidati was good too, but I probably wouldn't get it again. I didn't love the filling on the inside which *I think* was made of figs. Along with cookies they also make various cakes that you can order by the slice, yum! If the pasta and desserts aren't enough, they also has a little grocery item section which I thought was cute. It included a variety of things from chocolates, to pasta sauce, to canned baby clams. I'm looking forward to going back so I can try more of their cookies and a salad & soup next time! read more

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We had been wanting to try this place, and wow it is so yummy. Authentic Italian food is so good. The store itself is semi spacious, with a few tables for seating. It has lots of to go and frozen options. The prices are a bit high, but probably due to the high quality ingredients. The staff was friendly too. We got the to go lasagna, and it was SO YUMMY. The pasta tasted homemade, fresh, perfect amount of sauce, savory and salty. Definitely will be back to try more! read more

My family gets the monthly lasagna subscription - what a fantastic subscription! It's always a special night when we get to bring home a delicious, from scratch, comforting meal that we can easily share with friends if we are feeling generous! There is also the option to get a wine pairing and it's never been anything other than amazing. Highly recommend all their offerings- from a quick lunch to a family style, guided regional focused dinner that makes you feel you're in Italy. read more

My husband and I discovered this gem while on a road trip from St. Louis to Omaha. The pasta is fresh and the best I've tasted. We wanted to get some of the frozen pasta to take with us, but were staying in a hotel and didn't have a freezer or oven so sadly had to pass. But a month later on the way back from Kansas City, we made sure to stop on the way home for a fresh meal there and to bring some frozen home with us. The frozen meal did not disappoint when we heated it in the oven a few days later. We've decided that anytime we are passing through Columbia we will be sure to stop here on the way home for some of the best pasta we've ever had. read more

This little shop has more than meets the eye. For a hot meal, grab and go from the daily specials at the counter. Enjoy authentic Italian, in-house, hand-made hot pastas and soups, salads. Oh, and their pastry case is full of goodies from a classically trained pastry chef! Want to have a delicious Italian meal on days PLF is closed? Grab pastas and sauces from the take-and-bake-at-home cooler cases. Don't forget to peruse the pantry items with unique Italian brands in this light filled mini-market. We grabbed some chocolates that the PLF founder first tried when she was in Italy and ordered straight from the chocolatier to share with her fellow Missourians. PLF also caters events and can be found popped up on Saturdays at the Columbia Farmer's Market. read more

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I'm kicking myself for how long it took me to check Pasta La Fata out!! I've been searching for some authentic, home-made Italian in Columbia and this place hits the spot. They've got a few tables to sit and enjoy a warm cooked dish, or lots of take home options available! The ambience felt very cozy, as if you entered right into the owners home. Can't wait to come back and share this place with friends. read more

Pasta La Fata - Pasta Shops Near Me - Columbia, Missouri

This is the most darling little grocer, bakery, and Italian cafe combined. The staff is so sweet and the ambience is quiet and inviting. I highly recommend. read more

I highly recommend Pasta La Fata. I stop in and pick up the authentic Italian cookies and other desserts. Their fresh made pasta meals can not be beat. If you're passing through Columbia, Missouri Make it a point to check out Pasta La Fata read more

Best crab ravioli I have ever tasted. Hands down. Great atmosphere, food was made fresh right in front of you. The peach Bellini was tasty, tart, full of flavor. Would 100% go back read more

I can't believe COMO has an authentic Italian food of all places! I follow them on Instagram and I love following them and seeing how they make their pasta and sauces. They also have many different frozen meals ready to warm and sometimes they offer weekly meal kits. Haven't tried them but they advertise them. Ordered: Pasta Ragu Ravioli (little Italy. Beef cheese spinach) Bag of assorted cookies The Ragu was AMAZING. It's braised meat ragu and it's so packed of flavor. The pasta tastes so good. It's nothing like I've had before. The ravioli was yummy too but that ragu knocked it out of the park. I want to go back and try it all! read more

Unique little spot in a college town, perfect for meeting a busy student for a quick hot delicious meal, a few blocks north of Broadway/downtown. It's counter service with four tables for inside dining. Food is served in paper cartons; paper plates were available with the plastic ware. San Pelligrino drinks were available; we had ginger beer. No alcohol. I enjoyed the Osso Buco pasta which was hearty and great. My daughter enjoyed a salad and cup of chicken noodle soup. What's particularly nice is the fridge & freezer full of homemade pastas, lasagna, toasted ravioli for carryout and baking at home. Italian imported dry goods are also on display on shelves as part of decor and for sale. It reminded me of a mini version of an Italian grocery market on The Hill in St. Louis! The restaurant is located in a one story brick building & was attractive as we drove up after dark, with the twinkle lights inside visible from the street. It would be nice to treat a Mizzou college kid with a small/med pan of lasagna to share with their roommates/house mates from this gem sometime! I'm sorry I forgot to take photos, but we will be back. read more

Love the artisanal pasta and the desserts. Just simply tasty. Authentic Italian with unique items on the menu. Catch Pasta la Fata at the Farmers Market read more

Triple A for wonderful employees. It's hard to get/retain people in current times, but these folks were just lovely. Food was very good! All pastas are hand made and most ingredients are locally sourced. Everything we ordered would be a reason to return. Before you check out, look in the cases. I almost left without tiramisu! It feels like a little Italian cafe. A tad chaotic, plenty of bottles of wine, self-serve comfy dine-in. I had a glass of Sangria. The person loaded a jelly-jar glass with marinated cherries, then added chilled red. I wish I could have stayed for a pitcher of that stuff. read more

What can I say, this place is amazing!!! I ordered the pesto and it was the best pesto I have ever eaten. The staff is amazing. I didn't catch his name but a big guy helped with some other suggestions. The atmosphere is fun and casual. I love watching the cooks in the open kitchen. I will be a permanent customer as long as they are open. The best Italian food in the state. read more

I got the meatball and spinach empanada's and they were very flavorful. The pasta was also very hearty with beef cooked to perfection. Thank you for cooking quality food! read more

Tried Pasta La Fata today! It's a bit expensive for what I could afford as a college student but it was worth the splurge. I got the Ragu which was amazing, my partner got the pasta with pepper sauce which was not as good as the Ragu but still satisfying. Got the Arancini which the rice was a bit over cooked but once again I was still happy with it. Service was wonderful and the place is quaint and super cute. Absolutely worth the price I can tell the place takes pride in ingredients. The light serving was enough for me so probably enough for you too. They put love and care into the food so 5/5 stars. I will be coming back for the ready to bake meals when I'm willing to splurge again for a date night! read more

Staring at the menu for a while I couldn't justify spending $17-$20 on a normal (their "huge" size) portion of pasta I could make at home for less than $5. I understand that they use local ingredients but there's just nothing unique. I ordered an Italian sausage panzerotti cuz I felt bad just leaving empty handed. It tasted okay, kinda like a larger pizza roll. Very room temp and looked like it probs sat under the heat lamp for a while. The baked goods didn't look too appetizing either, almond cookies underbaked and pies weren't cut properly. I can't comment on their premade meals but I probably won't go back. read more

Exceptional management, lady actually remembered me after my first visit! These guys are always kind, very helpful when looking for Italian items from Staff is stellar! Everyone I've spoken to and asked for suggestions they actually were interested in assisting an older gentleman- just really appreciate the help when needed read more

I have gotten pasta from La Fata at the Farmer's Market in Columbia but had never gone to their shop. Their pasta is delicious. I decided to pick up some lunch there and chose the Beef ravioli. This was yesterday...and I have been thinking about it ever since. Their tomato sauce was perfect, with just a little cheese on top. The beef was tender, flavorful. perfection. I can't wait to go back and try some of their refrigerated meals. Do NOT miss out on what is my new favorite restaurant in Columbia!!! read more

I love several things Meatball Lasagna omg so fresh and yummy. Polenta I tasted for the first time was good also. All the local fresh ingredients used in their dishes makes it more tastier than any other pasta place, they have meals you can take home and pop them in oven. The aroma is everything. The selection of fresh baked goods and cakes is a must try. Don't forget Crab Ravioli on Wednesday. Products they have to offer straight from the land itself read more

Great food, ambiance & service. Shelly the owner is just amazing! Fabulous & authentic home cooked Italian food without all the preparation! Try it! I promise you will love it! read more

Interesting food but expensive. It's actually a carry out but you can eat inside. It was pretty busy. Got a thumbprint cookie which was vey good. They have a lot of frozen meals. read more

I'm not even a Pasta person in general, so I was surprised that I wanted to try it. Three different small sized entrées and two days later, I loved every single thing I got. I also got a few sweet treats. I will definitely be back here! read more

Recommended by a friend, was not disappointed. More casual than I had expected; the outside is super appealing and easy parking available. Inside has an open kitchen feel with nearby seating for maybe 15 people tops. Order at the counter, food came in something similar to Chinese take out packaging, even though we were eating in. OK, we can roll with this. Every dish was delicious! Italian cookies were tasty and not overly sweet. Numerous Italian specialty market items, and also take and bake entrees and sauces stocked in a fridge and freezer. Just like Nonna used to make! read more

The food was good but the service was poor. The attitude of the people waiting on my wife and I was indifference to us. They have the food part right. Now they need to remember the customer comes first. read more