Average at best. But what truly made this experience unacceptable was the host's response to feedback. When I voiced my concerns, he basically said that "maybe you shouldn't have come" and suggested I "go eat food from your own country." I have not experienced this kind of disrespect and xenophobic behavior at a restaurant before. Completely unprofessional and deeply disappointing. Update: After I posted this review, the general manager, Mr Paul, reached out to me personally, listened to my concerns, and apologized sincerely for the interaction. I appreciated the professionalism and the fact that the issue was taken seriously. I still believe the comment that was made to us was inappropriate and should not have happened, but I also want to acknowledge management's response and willingness to address it directly. Thanks Paul! read more

We had an awesome meal to celebrate our son's birthday! The food was delicious! Service was great! Our waiter,Evan, was terrific. The host, Paul, could not have been nicer! A great choice for our family!! We'll be back!! read more

Love their model of a new shape of pasta for everyone. They have gluten free options! Our server was very friendly and the Pasta Rose Spritz was very delicious. read more

Great pasta at a spot with a cozy neighborhood feel. Would def recommend making a resy, as there was quite a wait on a Friday night when we visited. 4.5 /5 Rose Spritz 4.5/5 Pompelmo Spritz 5/5 Burrata with Pesto + Sourdough 4.5/5 Seasonal Focaccia Platter 5/5 Spicy Shrimp and Calamari -- wow this was SO good, calamari was so tender, loved the shape of today's pasta, and the spicy kick was so satisfying! 4/5 Classic Ragu 4.5/5 Special (Ramps and Parmesan) read more

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Cute restaurant in a nice area. We were able to get reservations but were cramped into a corner where it was a little difficult to get through the closely placed chairs. The service was quick and everyone was nice though! They have a scholarship for a nearby high school for students who have lost a guardian from cancer which I thought added another reason to support the restaurant. Aperol spritz {5/5}: I haven't had many spritzes, but this was a memorable one for me! Not too sweet with great citrus flavor. Loved it Main dish {3/5}: Daily pasta shape today was a rigatoni I believe. Chose Dad's famous red pepper sauce and added breadcrumbs + spicy crispy prosciutto. Good portion size and was definitely full. Traditional focaccia {4/5}: Good crunchy edges and soft/fluffy inside. Good with the olive oil read more

Pasta Louise - Dad's Famous Red Pepper Sauce and breadcrumbs and spicy crispy prosciutto - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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This place used to be phenomenal when it was located in the old location . Ever since they moved I've been there three or four times and the food has just gone a little downhill. The flavors are not as great as they used to be. Everything is either overpowered or too salty. I let it slide the first two times this is my third time coming back - just take a look at my picture of the red pesto pasta if you look at the old pictures, how good they used to be. Now it's just filled with seasoning and it takes away from the basic flavors. Service is good, although that was always busy. read more

Pasta Louise - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I took my parents here to show them one of my favorite spots. They loved it!! It was for my birthday and the hostess actually drew a handmade happy birthday care to reserve my table! Our waitress Indy was amazing, very friendly, helpful with the menu, and personable. She even did a zodiac reading on me. I got the rose spritz for drink which is good and it donates to their scholarship for high school students who lost a parent to cancer. As usually got the ricotta toasts for app, love these. We also did meatballs which were good and Brussels sprouts which were amazing! The pasta shape of the day was a rectangular spaghetti aka guitarra. I for the mushroom truffle sauce to pair it with which was amazing! Got the lemon crème brûlée for dessert it was okay. Overall love these Louise family! read more

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Been coming here since they were more hole in the wall than sit down restaurant and it is has been so nice to see them grow! Always order the charcuterie board, I am a sl*t for their pickled veggies and homemade crackers. We also usually order a burrata app to go with as that's my favorite cheese. But these two and a glass of wine make the ultimate girls night out. Come visit in the summer when you can sit outside too! On a warm night, it is perfect as the street isn't that busy. read more

Pasta Louise - Lemoncello & Aperol Spritz - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Staff at the front thought I was a delivery driver when I was picking up for takeout. They never asked for my name and told me to wait outside and that my order wasn't ready. So I thought maybe they didn't have a lot of takeout orders, but while I waited over 20 minutes past when I was told my order was ready, I saw many takeout orders given. I further checked in and they finally asked for my name and told me I was at the wrong location. Wish they could have caught that sooner as I didn't notice they had two locations when ordering on their website. Pasta was good though, just disappointing how they profiled me. read more

Pasta Louise - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Everyone here is just so nice. We needed a table for 8 but there were no reservations. There were two tables for 4 around the restaurant and the servers moved things around just to accommodate us. They had a great drink menu with wine and cocktails. It was hard to narrow down our appetizers because they all looked so good. Our favorite pastas were the ramp special and lasagna. Whatever you try you won't be disappointed. App the breadcrumbs to your pasta for a good crunch! read more

We found this place walking around Brooklyn and it was so good! We didn't have a reservation but we made it in before the dinner rush. Everyone was very nice and accommodating. We ordered martins olive oil and pepperocini and a manhattan they were all very good and reasonably priced. The daily special focaccia was a leek potato and it was ok would go with just a plain focaccia next time. The cacio y pepe was excellent as were the red pepper sauce and marina and meatballs all came with rigatoni. Everything was great as well as pricing. Definitely will go back. read more

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Amazing service, cozy, great vibe, fun music, and the food was delicious ! We got the mushroom and truffle pasta, meatballs, and fennel oil focaccia. Our server was also so nice and the service was quick! We'll definitely be coming back, thank you for such a delicious dinner ! read more

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Visiting Brooklyn the evening before my half marathon, we stopped by Pasta Louise for dinner. I had booked a reservation for Friday, but as luck would have it, the two of us were seated right away as walk-ins. Quick note on parking: there is free street parking. We managed to parallel park nearby, but others may have to circle around a bit. The ambiance struck me immediately: warm, inviting, and cozy, with more seating than I expected thanks to a neat little outdoor patio. Starters: Our server pointed us to the specials, so we began with the Stracciatella focaccia (seasonal). The bread, layered with melted cheese and herbs, was excellent -- quick to arrive, light but flavorful, and frankly a bit addictive. I held back after a couple of pieces, saving room for the real test: pasta. Mains: My dinner partner ordered the Spicy Red Pesto -- sun-dried tomatoes, lemon zest, garlic, Calabrian chiles, sunflower seeds. No option to add shrimp, so they took it as-is. I went for the house favorite: Cacio e Pepe -- cracked black pepper and salty pecorino -- with burrata and arugula added on top. Both dishes looked modest in portion at first, but appearances deceived; they were filling in just the right way. I tried both but, unsurprisingly, preferred my own. The pecorino on the Cacio e Pepe carried the dish: sharp, savory, and absolutely sublime. I couldn't pin down the pasta shape -- penne, or something close -- but it hardly mattered. Each bite was balanced, deeply flavorful, and worth savoring. For me, this easily places in the top three Italian restaurants I've experienced. I restrained myself a little -- half the burrata, a careful share of bread -- mindful of the half marathon ahead the next morning. That race went spectacularly; I placed in the top 10. Pasta Louise played no small role in fueling that performance. Verdict: Pasta Louise is a gem of Brooklyn dining. Cozy atmosphere, excellent service, and pasta that borders on transcendent. I'll absolutely return when I'm back in New York, and I recommend it without hesitation to anyone in search of genuinely excellent Italian fare. Last visited: August 22, 2025 read more

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Pasta Louise was very accommodating to vegetarian needs. I had the autumn squash pasta and it was delicious! Every day they do a new pasta shape which is fun. The inside is pretty spacious and the sound level is moderate. The staff were all kind and friendly. Definitely would love to come back and try other dishes read more

This was a very nice restaurant esthetically. Very clean and the service was warm And pleasant. Sadly, my partner and I didn't think the food was all that great. I had the Cacio e Pepe with shrimp and the whipped ricotta, which is one of their popular dishes. It was creamy, but lacked real flavor in my opinion. We also had the grandmas meatballs, meatballs were moist good flavor, I like sweet sauces so this one was good. However, I feel like it needed something to balance the sweetness. I see Al dente is very popular, but the choice in noodle they serve and it being Al dente wasn't my fave. His dish didn't wow him either, the pasta and meatballs. My fave was the focaccia bread with the whipped ricotta. We both agreed, their style of dishes weren't our thing. So we wouldn't go back. read more

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This seems to be a family favorite in the neighborhood. Very kid-friendly restaurant. Love the beautiful interior, especially if you manage to get a seat by the floral walls. I ordered the bolognese lasagna, cacio de Pepe, Grandma's meatballs, and pizza bread off the kid's menu. Their lasagnas are said to be made to order and would take about 25 minutes but definitely came out faster than expected with the rest of the food. I was a bit disappointed as the lasagna seemed to be just warm, given that it is made to order and probably just fresh off the oven. It tasted okay; I've definitely had better. The cacio de Pepe was good, especially with spicy prosciutto, which is their recommendation. Grandma's meatballs were delicious and tender. The bread was crunchy and soft. Pizza bread was a hit too. read more

Pasta Louise - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I won't be coming back. There are simply too many good Italian restaurants in Brooklyn to waste a night (and a check) on mediocrity or worse. Let me be fair where fairness is due: the shrimp scampi was better than average. Not just edible, not merely decent, actually better than most I've had. That was the high point. Unfortunately, from there, the meal took a devastating turn. The sausage and peach Ragu was an outright failure. Sweetness and richness can dance if balanced well, but this dish? It crashed through the floor. The sweetness overwhelmed, the sausage underwhelmed, and the texture clashed. It was the culinary equivalent of a blind date who brings their ex along. To top it off, I need to invoke what I call the Dog Protocol™: when leftovers don't even tempt me for a second round, they go to my dogs. In this case, that Ragu skipped any consideration, it went straight from the plate to the pups. And let the record show: they didn't hesitate. They devoured it. But that says more about their lack of discernment than the dish's merit. The space is charming. The staff is kind. But no amount of ambiance or goodwill can rescue a dish that shouldn't have left the kitchen. Brooklyn has standards. So do I. read more

Pasta Louise - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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We went on a Wednesday. 1/2 price on bottle of wine w pasta order. They make fresh pasta everyday, one kind, the day we went was rigatoni. So good. N you can have it any sauce. It was is very busy the day we went. So we sat by the bar. Resies recommended. I'll definitely come back. Great service, great food w great company. read more

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Food was amazing. The bread for their sandwiches are to die for. The lemon pasta was perfectly seasoned, simple but tasty.

I pass by here often and always see a crowd outside so I wanted to see what the hype was about. We got the cacio e pepe and the shrimp calamari pasta with burrata add-on. I got the shrimp calamari pasta which I thought was just okay, it was watery and not as flavorful as I thought it would be. The cacio e pepe was great and creamy. The servers are very sweet, however, our food came out missing the burrata add-on and focaccia side order. It was also kind of hard to get their attention despite there being so many of them and the restaurant not being busy. I did however enjoy the ricotta whip appetizer and the burrata. The side order of focaccia could have been a little less doughy but it wasn't too bad paired with the burrata. read more

Pasta Louise - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Love the idea of a new/different "surprise" pasta shape per day and then you just pick the sauce. Never seen that done before but the quality of the pasta spoke to the quality of the chef for sure! Came in with a group of 4 for dinner on a Saturday night and snagged an 8:15 reservation. We were seated immediately and the entire staff and hostess were very hospitable, our waitress even asked about our thanksgiving plans which I thought was sweet. For appetizers we got the whipped ricotta, Caesar salad and the Mac and cheese. The Mac was amazing, crispy cheese on the outside but super gooey in the middle. Probably the best bite of the night. The whipped ricotta and Caesar were both very tasty, the Caesar was a little too salty for me and a bit over dressed and soggy. Pastas were great, I loved my spicy red pesto with shrimp (3 shrimp for $6). It was definitely also a little too salty though. My husband got the cacio e Pepe with the crispy prosciutto and didn't love it (again, way too salty, especially when you add in the prosciutto). My friends loved the chicken parm and the pasta with meatballs. Desserts were good, the tiramisu was really fun served in a coffee cup. It was a tiny bit dry. The chocolate cake was decent but nothing extraordinary. Other than most things feeling a little too salty we loved the restaurant and would definitely return. The inside is super cute and cozy, nicely decorated, brick walls and nicely spaced apart tables. As mentioned, pasta was very high quality and perfectly cooked. read more

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Walked by this place a couple times and the food is great. I love pasta in general and they have some great options on the menu. They only have one type of pasta shape available and it rotates every day but the sauces stay consistent. I had the wild creamy mushroom pasta which was incredible. They also have a lunch special where you can get either appetizer or dessert with your pasta. read more

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I got their 'best seller' Cacio e Pepe and added the crispy prosciutto. I found it way too salty and this is coming from someone who likes salt. The pasta with meatballs wasn't as salty but lacked some flavor. The burrata we added was a small portion. The whipped ricotta was served on focaccia and was a good light starter to have. During the summer months, I'd recommend having a reservation especially if you want to sit outdoors because we weren't able to get a table outside or be placed on a waitlist. They have a couple high top tables just outside the entrance as a second option. read more

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Great fresh pasta with a fun ambience and good service! Food: I came here for dinner on a Sunday and was very excited about it because they make the pasta fresh! My favorite was the whipped ricotta on focaccia bread! It was so flavorful and just melts in your mouth! The sausage and peach ragu pasta was also really incredible! I'd definitely order that again! So flavorful! The pesto pasta was good as well but I got it without the short ribs. Next time I'd just get a different dish! The one call out I will make is everything is very salty! So it did feel like a lot! We tried one of the special tiki drinks they had, which was fun! Service: great service! Our waiter was really friendly and spent a decent amount of time talking through the menu with us Ambience: this seems like a local spot that families go to especially for Sunday dinner! It has a lot of seating Price: reasonably priced especially for portion sizes read more

Pasta Louise - SAUSAGE + PEACH RAGU PESTO WITH BRAISED SHORT RIBS - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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The food here was really solid, and they have great music. I came here for a birthday dinner, and they were really nice and had great service. I ordered the meatballs and beets! The food was so tasty and the meatballs melted in my mouth. The focaccia was wonderful; I loved the olive/mushroom one. Definitely would go back!! read more

What an incredible dinner experience. From the moment we sat down, the vibe was just right -- cozy, lively, and full of that Brooklyn charm. The focaccia alone deserves its own round of applause -- warm, fluffy, and perfectly seasoned. The farro salad was fresh, balanced, and surprisingly addictive. Then came the pasta -- I had the one with squash, spicy prosciutto, and shrimp -- and honestly, the chef outdid himself. Every bite was layered with flavor, texture, and heart. And just when I thought it couldn't get any better, the crème brûlée arrived -- crisp top, silky inside, absolute perfection. You can feel the love and craft in everything here. On a busy Friday night, the kitchen and staff didn't miss a beat. Can't wait to come back. read more

Beautiful ambiance, delicious food, great service. Went there with family and another time with a friend. read more

Got the cacio de pepei with burrata and for $22 it feels like a huge rip off. Usually when I'm this hungry food tastes even better but this tastes meh to me. It's like for noodles and some butter and pepper I wish I just made it myself for a lot less. And next time I will. read more

Pasta Louise - Cacio de pepei with a little bit of burrata - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The food was overall decent. Extremely long wait for even their usual dishes (they have special pasta dishes that take 25min noted on menu) but even their normal dishes took like 25min so I wouldn't wanna know how long those other pasta dishes would take. They also don't allow you to choose the pasta shape, they choose for you. Only the sauce and toppings which can get pricey added up. Got the spiced shrimp and calamari pasta actually unique flavor so it's good to try $25. The red sauce meatballs $20 was the most basic flavor and quality I've ever tried sooo meh. The bread was actually decent , got the sampler $8 , and thank goodness we did because we waited awhile for bread then ate, then still waited for the pasta. The dessert shortcake $12 was okay, decently flavored actually tasted authentic strawberry homemade in a cute cup. Biggest win: ambiance. Everything else was kinda not the most worth it to come back unless it's for the first time to try special flavors. The waiters were also not very attentive. read more

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What a gem! I came here per a park slope friend's recommendation when I was in the area and it blew me away! I'm a big pasta lover, and was intrigued by Pasta Louise's fresh pasta with a single rotating shape a day. The day we came it was fusilli, which was a bit disappointing since I was hoping for a more fun shape. We ordered the Whipped Ricotta on homemade foccacia to start, and then for mains the Cacio e Pepe and Dad's Famous Red Pepper sauce with no add-ons. I also got Louise's Special Spritz- tasty and refreshing! I liked the strawberry. The whipped ricotta was the clear favorite of the night- perfectly smooth ricotta with fluffy focaccia (one of the best ricotta toasts I've had in the city!) The pasta itself was good- very al dente, but the sauces were both fine, not super flavorful. I preferred the Red Pepper one to the cacio e pepe, but they both could've benefited from add-ins. The interior is super cute, lots of flowers everywhere. Service is friendly and fast. Would 100% come back for the ricotta alone though. read more

Pasta Louise - Cacio e Pepe, Dad's Roasted Red Pepper Sauce - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Pasta Louise was so classic and lovely, it was such a great and yummy spot for both food and atmosphere. I went with friends and we started with the bread plate appetizer, which was very tasty homemade focaccia. My pasta was also amazing and I'd like to come back to try more of their food! read more

We were able to snag a spot at the bar for 2 people on a busy Saturday afternoon. The atmosphere is so cute and I love that the dining room doors open to the outside. I got the pasta rose spritz to drink and it was lovely but I was expecting it to be a bit sweeter. We ordered a Caesar salad and ragu special to share. The pasta was amazing and both plates were enough food to split (if you are not starving). The check was so reasonable considering the quality of the food and our server/bartender was so kind and attentive. We had a great experience! read more

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What a friendly, welcoming place with delicious food! We came here after my son's little league game and were greeted very warmly by all staff and sat right away. Beautiful decor and a lovely outdoor seat. Our super friendly server, Indie, came over right away. She was very knowledgeable about the menu and very helpful and cognizant of my son's gluten allergy. We all loved our pasta dishes ..even the gluten free one! Indie's warm and patient demeanor was very much appreciated and she made our experience very memorable! Can't wait to go back. read more

I thoroughly enjoyed the gluten-free fresh pasta w spicy pesto. There's a lunch special for $29 that includes that and a dessert or app. I love park slope! Service was quick and not over bearing. Great decor for the holidays. Makes for a great place to take a group photo. read more

Pasta Louise - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

We started off with the "grandma's meatballs". It looks modest but tastes great. The meatballs were well-seasoned and flavorful. The sauce, mixed with the ricotta, was delicious to scoop up with the fresh focaccia that came with it. I do wish the order came with more meatballs - there were only 3 (I think?) and too small to share. We also got the cacio e pepe and the heirloom tomato salad with burrata. The cacio e pepe was cooked perfectly al dente. The sauce was rich and well seasoned. The pasta itself was delicious. Overall an excellent dish. The heirloom tomato salad with burrata was probably our favorite dish. The presentation was beautiful. The portions were generous. The tomatoes were perfect - ripe, fresh and sweet. You could tell every ingredient in this salad was fresh and the best quality. The sauce/dressing it came with was tangy and paired nicely with everything. This was a smash hit in my opinion. The ambience is really nice and cozy. It's fancy enough for a date night, but not too fancy. The decor is welcoming and "picture worthy". One small disappointment was that the diet cokes that me and my husband ordered were completely flat. Would've been nice to have a crisp Diet Coke with our meal. Overall we really enjoyed it here. The food was great and the vibes were wonderful. We will be returning. read more

Pasta Louise - Heirloom tomato salad - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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The ambiance here was great! The staff was so nice. I got a spritz which was fantastic as well as one of the best ceaser salads I've had in awhile. I could tell the pasta was fresh, however my pasta was drowning in sauce and I prefer a little less sauce. However the flavors were there. It's such a cute indoor spot and would be great for date night! read more

Pasta Louise - Cacio e pepe with shrimp - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I came here on a Sunday evening with my family that was visiting from England. We were a party of 6 and made a reservation ahead of time (which I would recommend). Typically, the English are not easy to please - but everyone was very impressed!! We started with appetizers for the table, although I didn't get pictures of it all, it was all amazing! We had the roasted beets with yogurt, whipped ricotta with fennel oil, burrata with persimmon, and grandma's meatballs. Everything was delicious, but if I were to choose my favorites it would be the whipped ricotta & the meatballs. I'm typically not into beets, but they were amazing! The burrata, wasn't as large as what I'm used to, and I'd probably skip out on it next time. The menu is exquisite- as in, the kind of place where it's hard to make a decision because everything sounds delicious. I went with the spicy shrimp with lobster broth which was so flavorful! That said, I was a bit disappointed it came with 3 shrimp.. in my opinion, 5 is the standard as someone who enjoys protein with pasta on the side, but that's personal. I also tried my bfs lamb sugo which was amazing! All in all, I'd highly recommend from the cozy atmosphere to the delicious food and service, not to mention the cocktails! read more

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Coffee and Pain d' Chocolate Good for Brunch and coffee. I still have to try the rest of the menu specially dinner. By far perfect read more

We came here on a Friday night to celebrate my birthday. When we arrived for our reservation, every table was filled and they were clearing a group to prepare our seats. We opted to grab a quick beverage at the bar while we waited. Our server was prompt and friendly. Shortly after ordering our table was ready and we brought our drinks over to our table. First, Pasta Louise is incredibly adorable. The decor is picturesque and the liveliness of the eatery makes it a cheery place to dine. Second, I was impressed by the servers. They all seemed genuinely cheery and pleasant. That makes for a great experience. For food, we ordered the meatballs and olives to start. Followed by the pesto pasta with short rib and the spicy trapanese. We added prosciutto to the pesto pasta and burrata and shrimp to the trapanese. My husbands pesto pasta was delicious. The short rib, so good! On the other hand, my spicy trapanese fell a little short. It was a bit too tart (not sure if it was over salted or too much lemon), but otherwise beautiful dish. My only other gripe was that it was served lukewarm. I'll definitely be back, but will probably try a different preparation. Solid spot, decent food. read more

Pasta Louise - Meatballs with focaccia, olives - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Made a 6:30 reservation on a Wednesday evening and the four of us were seated right away even though we some how accidentally reserved for only two. Fortunately, they were able to quickly accommodate us. The place was rather full (both rooms) and there were lively conversations happening in the brightly lit, clean space. We ordered two salads, four pastas and a dessert to share. Lots of food but we love to have variety and have no issue with taking food home. The service was good and timely. We did not have to ask for anything. The server check on us appropriately. They freshly make one type of pasta every day and give you a selection of sauces to choose from. The offering of the night was bucatini (wide spaghetti with a hole in the middle of the length of the strand). We enjoyed every dish. We were a bit bothered by the two different insects that were on the wall near us that we had no choice but to kill and the two other infects that kept flying around our food. Good toothsome fresh pasta with different flavorful sauces at decent prices and good service at a neighbor restaurant. Would come again if in the mood for pasta and do recommend. read more

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