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    PASTA MANI

    4.7 (37 reviews)

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    Jesse S.

    Best Italian. Period. We've been here many times and have never been disappointed. The dishes are creative, delicious, and very fresh.

    Tracy A.

    This gem is tucked into a corner of the Worcester Public Market. It's was by far one of the best meals I've eaten in a long time. The server was attentive, friendly, knowledgeable, and efficient. The chef is talented and loves sharing his culinary gifts with his patrons and changes his menu weekly. We savored every bite of our appetizers and meals. I highly recommend Pasta Mani for a phenomenal meal made with locally sourced ingredients at a Chef-owned restaurant. Be sure to reserve a table in advance or get there early if you want to be seated.

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    Nicholas W.

    Probably my favorite spot to eat in the city. It's small (not a lot of seating) but charming. I'd recommend making a reservation. The food is great and it never gets old because the menu is constantly changing. If you sit at the bar you can watch chef Jay work his magic in the kitchen. Everyone that works here is cool. It's nestled in the public market which is a great spot to meander around and explore the other shops/grab a drink/catch some live music.

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    Meghan L.

    Going to Pasta Mani has been some of the best meals I've ever had. I love that every week is a different menu. All of the pasta is handmade and all of the ingredients are incredibly fresh, high quality, and well prepared. I could not recommend more, especially for your next date night.

    Carrot spätzle with fava beans, scallions, walnuts and parmesan.
    Sarah L.

    I know we're late to the game but we just had the most extraordinary meal at Pasta Mani in the Worcester Public Market. We shared two dishes: carrot spätzle with fava beans, scallions, walnuts and parmesan; and strozzapreti with braised pork, peaches, Napa cabbage and parmesan. The buttery, crispy spätzle melted in our mouths. And the slight bitterness of the Napa cabbage was the perfect complement to the sweetness of the pork and peaches. For dessert we shared a divine cherry rice krispie treat with cherries, almonds, chocolate and tonka bean whipped cream. All handmade. What a treat! If you're in the Worcester area follow them on Instagram where they post a new menu every week. We will definitely be back!

    Squid Ink gnocchi
    Nina Z.

    My friend and I visited the Worcester Public Market and were trying out a few of the restaurants they had. This place was definitely my favorite place of the places we tried. Their menu changes weekly and they make everything including the pasta fresh in their kitchen. They also had a door with signatures of famous people, which I thought was pretty cool. I shared the squid ink gnocchi with my friend and you can definitely taste that everything was very fresh, from the little neck clams to the gnocchi itself. I took a star off because it was beyond salty for me but otherwise the flavor is very good. If I am back in the area, I'd love to try something else.

    Seared Octopus on a bed of Celery root purée, crispy shallots, roasted peppers and crispy bacon.
    Lynsky K.

    The close attention to detail and placement of each morsel shows first their artists side of what they have to offer. Then that first bite, just WOW. You'll have to try it to understand what we experienced. Apparently they've been open since the construction of the Worcester Market which we have been to several times. Their humble abode is nestled in quite an unnoticeable (-1star) location at the Worcester market, you have to look for it, and once you do, take a seat. You'll forget where you are because all the focus is literally on their food. Oh, and their wine selection is top shelf. Thank you guys for an unforgettable experience!

    Anchovies
    Kelly B.

    My two girlfriends and I stopped here while in the Worcester Public market. We had no idea about what kind of exceptional Italian food we were about to have!!! We just kind of chose this one on a whim. We started off with the anchovies and also the octopus appetizer which were both (especially the octopus!!!) out of this world! I can't remember The name of my meal, but it was homemade pasta with some kind of mint pesto!!! I wish I could remember the name of it because I would definitely get it again when I go back! The waitress did tell us that the menu changes regularly so I'm not sure when it will be offered again. Many of the places in the Worcester Public market do not serve alcohol, but we were able to get wine here. Seating was limited, but we did have a waitress and everything was outstanding and I would highly recommend This restaurant if you are looking for authentic Italian food!!! I'll be back!

    Tortellini Pesto.

    $20 for a handful of tortellini swimming in oil. Get the pasta carbonara they do a good job with that.

    Jay pouring truffle honey! (P/C: MassLive)
    Bruce M.

    You'd be excused for overlooking this nondescript location tucked into a corner of the Crompton Collective in Worcester Public Market, and that's fine with the regulars, who know Pasta Mani to be one of Worcester's finest restaurants in terms of fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Chef Jay regularly conjures fresh pasta--gnocchi, lasagna, fettucine, stuffed shells, macaroni, farfelle, you name it. He matches the fresh pasta with unique ingredients and spices that happen be within arm's reach, generating delicious, handcrafted, cooked-to-order dishes. If you're really hungry, try the tasting meal: A small, tastefully presented dish of each item on the menu: salads, appetizers, entrees, and dessert. Whatever you order, save room for the Tiramisu--and be sure to read the ingredients label: It's made with love, like everything else Jay cooks.

    Baby kale, Caesar salad, croutons, Parmesan
    Corey C.

    Delicious food! Had the kale caesar salad (baby kale, caesar, croutons, and parmesan) and spaghetti (spaghetti, toasted garlic, ground beef, fresh sauce, and parm). I think my only complaint is that there was too much parmesan cheese on both the salad and pasta. But still, very good and very filling! I didn't even finish the pasta!

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    Farewell to a great original pasta experience. Worcester lost out when Pasta Mani closed

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    Pasta mani makes amazing pasta! Everything is home made and tastes delicious. If you're in the area, definitely check it out.

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    Delicious Italian. Love the rotating menu. Making a reservation is easy and recommended.

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    One of the best foods . I have ever tasted!! Highly recommend.From the salads to the main course it's all an explosion of flavors!!

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    Amazing pasta! Jay is so creative and has a new menu every week. Our favorite is the octopus - we always come back for it!

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    Hands down the best in Worcester. Don't be fooled by the venue... this is fine dining that rivals anything in Boston.

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    Excellent food. Excellent service. We got lucky walking up to this place en route to Cleveland.

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    Difiore Ravioli Shop

    Difiore Ravioli Shop

    (45 reviews)

    Decent ravioli, not the best dine in experience…read more Came here as a lunch option for the area. The inside is well decorated and there was a lot of coolers with pasta and raviolis. We went to the front and ordered the butternut squash ravioli in butter sauce and their lobster roll special. Food came out in a reasonable timeframe, we perused the oils and vinegars while we waited. The lobster roll was a flop. Dry lobster on top of lettuce barely warmed on a non toasted hot dog bun. It's a ravioli shop, so I didn't have high expectations, but figured they have worked with lobster before so I had higher hopes The ravioli we got were also a pretty big flop. Raw uncooked pasta in broken butter sauce and no seasoning. The butternut squash filling was puréed to heck and reminded me of frozen butternut squash sides you buy from the grocery store. Not bad, but lacking. The fries and onion rings were good. Bagged but good quality, the highlight of our meal. The staff were friendly, and the space was small but cozy. I highly suspect the faults of the kitchen are mainly due to them not having dine in orders frequently. I would stick with the prepared pastas and make whatever you buy at home.

    I ordered 4 different trays for a birthday party I had to travel out of state . I really loved the…read moreway they packaged everything. The food stayed well. My favorite and everyone's were the manicottis, they were delicious. The gluten free chicken Parmesan was delicious as well as the gluten free penne. The gluten free shrimp were ok. I and one other liked them 4 others did not. They had a gluten free stuffing which was too heavy on the shrimp which were flattened for some reason. It took away the succulence of the shrimp and the gluten free stuffing needs some seasonings and not so much of it. The gluten free orange Italian cookies were fantastic! I loved them and so did most everyone. All in all they did a very good job and most of the fishes were great. I highly recommend them and would order gluten free itslian from them again especially those orange itslian cookies! Amazing!

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    Litl Rhody Pasta ko

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    Love it here- don't underestimate the petite size and curated selection - Little Rhody Pasta Co. is…read moretotally worth the stop! My family wanted to stock up on fresh pasta before the recent snowstorm, and after I had purchased their fresh pasta during the Newport summer Farmers' Markets, we decided to take a trip to Tiverton and check out the brick n' mortar. The shop has ample parking outside- you won't be staying for long, as the inside consists of a counter, a freezer, a fridge, and a display case, all chock full of made to order pastas and frozen meals (love the chicken parm!). You'll be in and out quickly with high quality and affordable noshes in no time. The pasta can be easily frozen and stored to last, so stock up while you can! It's a small space, but the quality of the product is unmatched. We called ahead of time to ensure they had the fettuccine we were seeking, and the clerk was pleasant and professional both on the phone and in person. Until the Farmers' Markets restart in May, the Little Rhody Pasta Co.'s shop is fully worth a check out!

    I was very excited to visit this place! I buy my pasta at another local RI store because I love…read morefresh pasta. Once you have it, you will never eat box pasta again. We went on Thursday and we were the only people in the store. When we walked in, there was a table that said bread, but there was no bread available. There was one cooler that had frozen raviolis and then another cooler that had fresh pastas in addition to fresh ready bake meals like chicken, veal parmesan and meatballs. I bought the spicy rigatoni, which was fresh and frozen prosciutto and cheese ravioli as they were not any fresh ravioli. The price I paid was pretty reasonable and comparable to the other store that I go to. My friend bought six meatballs, which were made of pork, beef, and veal with one package of frozen prosciutto raviolis. Her total came to about $30. I was so excited to try the prosciutto raviolis. Tonight, we followed the directions, even though we've made raviolis many times, but the raviolis split apart and the ones that didn't stuck together. There were 10 raviolis in the package I bought. They were very filling, I ended up eating about four of them, but didn't like the flavor. They were very smoky and tasted like bacon not prosciutto. I did like that they had an Narragansett Creamery ricotta in them though. Overall, I was disappointed with the taste and the quality of the raviolis. I'm glad that they have very good ratings and people like them because I always want to see a small local business succeed. The taste and consistency just wasn't for me. I'll stick with my other place as a ravioli are fresh and I've never had one thing from them that wasn't a 10.

    Angela's Pasta & Cheese Shop - Grilled Shrimp Alfredo

    Angela's Pasta & Cheese Shop

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    Love love this place! From the homemade meals to the shop , where you can get wine, soaps, gifts,…read morealmost anything. Absolutely love it here. My only request would be to be open at least ONE night during the week past 6pm! So those of us with crazy hours and make it in during the week past that time. I love to shop here and also wish they had some sort of loyalty program!!

    What a great find. Angela's is stocked to the rafters, metaphorically speaking, with everything…read moreItalian one could wish for. Vinegars, EVOOs, pasta and specialty meats. A huge array of already assembled dishes and all the ingredients to make your own. When I asked a butcher at Hannaford if he ever stocked guanciale his answer was "what's that?". But here the response is "Sure, let me show you the selection". The prices are high, that's for sure. And a previous reviewer had a minor heart attack at the party sized lasagna now being 75 bucks. And she's right, I saw it with that price in the fridge, along with similarly priced eggplant parmigiana. Is that too much? I don't know, not having purchased it and tried it out. But I suspect the answer would be "yes, it's pricey but it's worth it". For those who buy premade stuff, that is. Personally I'd simply acquire all the needed ingredients from them and make it myself. The wine tasting on Thursdays is a great way to sample a variety of new-to-you wines along with bites of their cheeses. Fun way to sample and perhaps find a new favorite. And the fresh fish is fantastic. Rather than pics of the store's interior, I'm including pics of the products they sell in action. All dishes certified by Lovey as "Wow, that's delicious". And a bonus - free refills on the beverages!

    PASTA MANI - pastashops - Updated May 2026

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