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Pasta Max Cafe

4.4 (365 reviews)
ModerateItalian
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Casual
Romantic
Moderate noise
Good for groups

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New York Cheesecake with Strawberry
Amber M.

AH-mazing. I'm a huge fan of supporting local family businesses. Been wanting to try Pasta Max for some time so I was super pumped to finally go. The food was fresh, tasty and the portions make it all worth it. Our server was very diligent with us and made us so comfortable. Can't wait to visit again. If you are near the square and looking for a bite to eat. If the wait isn't too long check them out.

Brenda L.

A gem in the town of McDonough! Came on a work trip and this was nearby where I had to go. Everyone raved about this spot and I ended up going right when it opened at 11am! Got seated immediately and placed an order for the Black Pepper Pappadelle. It came with two bread soaked in garlic and a minestrone soup. The portion of the pasta was big and it was fairly priced. I really enjoyed the minestrone soup. Definitely loved the chill vibe here too!

William N.

Pasta Max is a hidden gem within McDonough. If you're not from the area, then you probably wouldn't know about it. Located in the McDonough square (downtown McDonough) this small intimate spot is definitely a spot to try for all the Italian lovers. The service was warm and welcoming. The food was delicious and the rolls they serve are addicting! This place was established in 94' I believe and I can see why it is still in business.

Angel Hair (red) and tricolor bow tie

First time visiting and we will definitely be back! Everything was delicious, the service was phenomenal, and just a perfect little spot in McDonough!

Penne Rigate
Brianna E.

We had an amazing time at Pasta Max Cafe. The food was incredible. Our waitress was very friendly and quick on the service. There was a bit of a wait to get a table but absolutely worth it!!

Broccoli soup
Robin N.

This is a great local spot for pasta. I've been several times and have never had a bad experience. All of their pizzas are good. The pastas I've had are pretty good. All the soups are really good as well. The servers are always very nice and helpful. This is a probably not the best place if you want to bring a large group though. I wouldn't bring more than 4 people at a time because the restaurant is kind of small and they can only do so much. Overall I'm going to keep coming back.

Chocolate chip cheesecake and stale cannolis

This is a very popular Italian restaurant in this city. The food is mediocre overall. The food is greasy and contains lots of oil and covered in cheese. The service was fine and my server was attentive. I ordered the Cesar salad which was good but when asked for extra dressing it was a glop of something that tasted like stale mayonnaise yuck. My tricolored pasta with chicken and mushrooms corn and tomatoes was ok but very very very oily and cheesy. The chocolate chip cheesecake was delicious however, the cannolis were definitely stale. I could not send it back because my dining partner ate a small piece but it was definitely awful and we both spat it out. I was disappointed. The restaurant is quaint and close to other mom and pop restaurants.

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Food is freaking. Delicious. The service was decent and the ambiance is fine. BUT GIRL the food. The food is really amazing

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Love the atmosphere...food is yummy and the service is excellent! If you want a quait dinner place this is it!!!!

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Great food, authentic flavors, great folks, cozy surroundings. Wonderful find. I will definitely be back.

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Good food...very nice quaint place. I would go there again for sure. Food is plentiful...the bread is amazing!!! Delicious!

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This restaurant is ok. The ambiance is rustic and very loud. The service is friendly but slow. The food is ordinary.

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Pasta Max is one of my favorite hidden gem! The Food is always amazing! Customer service is always on point and with a welcoming atmosphere.

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My husband and I were celebrating our 38th wedding anniversary. Food & service was excellent. Highly recommend this restaurant.

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Crust & Craft

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Not my first time here, but it is my first review for them! This is really good pizza! (Is there…read morebad pizza?) very traditional, thin, Neopolitan style crust. Not huge, but two or three people could enjoy. (6 slices cut) I wanted to try something different so we got two and boxed the rest. Shelby greeted and seated us, and although she lacked a little knowledge on the beer menu, she made up for that with a trip to the bar to investigate our questions on sour beer, and came back with two excellent samples! We settled on a Dr. Robot and the Charcut-a-pie. I loved the toppings and balsamic drizzle. Goat cheese and arugula just go together. A little honey and I was in heaven! The crust on this one was a little well done, which disappointed but, the overall flavor was on point. Next, we sampled the Spicy Italian. I'm usually pretty good with spicy things, and while this was no exception, it did have both of us in a small sweat! If you are averse to spicy, stick with something else. This crust was also cooked and not over done. I'm not sure what McDonoughs' obsession is with vaults, but it seems to be a recurring theme around the square. You'll find vaults or at least doors that look like vaults all over. The rest of the decor inside and outside was well done. Exposed brick gives it immediate rustic charm, while black floors, raw wood art, and leather stools wrap the package nicely. I definitely like their lighting! Oversized bulbs hung around the pizza oven bar (which you can sit at if there's space) and giant hoop rings finish the rest of the space. It isn't that glaring light that spotlights your table, it's just a nice warm ambient light that makes you wanna pour a vintage red into a wine glass over and over. Oh! I almost forgot, they do have an outdoor patio up front, so on those less humid days and nights, I'll definitely be hanging out there!

This is my usual go to whenever at the square and grabbing a bite, the bar is top tier and the…read moreservice is good. The seating and outdoor area are sooo tea, it makes me wanna hang out all the time on a sunny day! Margherita pizza is my go 2

The Italian Oven Restaurant- Stockbridge - Mediterranean Pizza with mushrooms

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It has been a few months since I last visited The Italian Oven Restaurant, but it has been on my…read moremind ever since... I was in the mood for something good to eat, and I knew I really had to have something good that would satisfy my cravings. I needed hearty, seasoned, a good portion size, and great service. As such, I ended up at The Italian Oven Restaurant, and I am so happy I did. This time, my server was Sarah, and Sarah was amazing. She was so peasant and attentive to the needs of the table. Sarah ensured we didn't want for anything, allowed us time to review the menu, and shared her insights on the new specialty menu items. Thanks to Sarah I ended up getting the Cheese Tortellini with Buffalo Chicken. Let me explain! I received the specialty menu, and my eyes immediately went to the Cheese Tortellini with Buffalo Chicken. I love Cheese Tortellini and I loveeeeeeeee Buffalo Chicken. Seeing them both together truly captivated me. Sarah advised that it has had nothing but good reviews, so I was sold and had to have it. The Cheese Tortellini with Buffalo Chicken was exactly what I needed. It was well seasoned, hearty, a great portion size, and best of all, it warmed my soul bite after bite. Anddddddddd, of course, I had pounds of fresh Parmesan cheese shredded on top of it. Ummmmmmm!!! This was exactly what I needed, and I must admit, I need it again this week!!!! If you are in the Stockbridge area and in need of something that pleases the soul, make time for The Italian Oven Restaurant asap.

I just can't say enough nice things about this place. After deciding we wanted Italian, my dad and…read moreI researched and discovered this place. We went in for an early lunch. The staff was all very nice and attentive. The menu is extensive with pasta and pizza. We opted for pasta this visit. It's like Olive Garden where they serve you bread and endless salad. My dad ordered eggplant Parm and I got the mushroom Florentine. They have a great lunch time special is you get a bottle of e they discount by $12 and will cork it and you can take the remainder with you. Works great is you just want one or two glasses. And the price is amazing. With tip the whole meal was under $60 for two people and that included the tip. And the serving was so large we had left overs. Can't wait to go back and try out the Pizza!!!.

El Sartén Latino - Half Stewed Beef (w/ Potatoes and carrots) & Half Stewed Chicken + Rice & Peas + Plantain

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Gave this restaurant a one time try with my son and NEVER AGAIN!!! First issue....Dominican…read morerestaurant but most of the food is Puerto Rican. How do I know, was married to a PR for years. Nothing wrong with a Dominican place cooking PR food but just make sure that its executed well. My son ordered baccalaito and was shocked by the presentation....it was inside a red sauce. Well this dish is normally made with fried cod fish fritters. I ordered alcapurria....0 flavor in the beef, had a weired rectangle shape and it was darkly burned. Which let us know that this restaurant owner doesnt care about the food quality. Thank god that I only ordered the alcapurria and not a full plate. Wont be returning!

Place used to be 5 for me but after what was just experienced, I'll never do business with this…read moreplace again. My daughter asked for 3-4 different items that is listed on their menu. Which were all denied out of being told they weren't offering any of those (sandwiches, salads) due to being too busy. Then were blindly charging an amount that does not match their online pricing. Even if they are not affiliated with DoorDash anymore for example, they should make sure it is completely removed and have an updated menu created if needed. If their prices have went up, it is at a restaurant rate when they are not a restaurant. When called out on this, the pricing was matched closer to what I manually tallied. I heard ownership has changed, making me question if that's why this experience took place vs very different experiences in the past. At that point, I used to constantly order lunch from here and do large catering orders for house parties of 50-80+ people. This created such a terrible taste, it will be the last time I order with them. I hope to see they do better and don't permanently ruin what was once so great. The food used to remind me of NY Bodega food. Now, no where near the same taste or quality. I'm so disappointed and upset I spent $$ on this.

15th Street Pizza & Pub - Small pepperoni and a chicken salad! Beer on tap also - perfect!

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Our time at 15th street pizza was great…read more You can sit either inside or outside and more than enough parking spots. If you love beer, then you will experience a very long list of various beers and I like that's it's broken down by variety and flavor. The pizza was good but if you prefer NY Style pizza you might not like how thick the crust is. Overall the pizza was good and fairly priced. This was our first time here so I'm not sure if it was normal but even though it wasn't really busy, service was slow. Our waitress was really friendly but she was working both inside and outside so we did have to wait around a while for our check. It didn't bother me too much since I had already ordered another beer that I had to finish but I could tell my wife and kids were ready to go. Overall it's a nice spot and it's cool to see Henry county getting more dining options.

Not too shabby of a meal...kitchen was a little slow but the server was super nice. Food came out…read morehot and the veggies were fresh. Which goes along way for the part of town it's in. Burger patty appeared to be a frozen variety that they smash flat. She liked it...but she's also not the best gauge of quality food. The calzone was good, ricotta was actually inside, the basil was fresh and leafy, pepperoni was standard and the onions were purple and the crust was crispy...I enjoyed it but nothing was mind blowing or new path paving. My kid liked her cheesy bread with a side of cheese sauce...what else is there in life that's better than carbs and cheese. I will say that the crust was still pretty soft and crispy even the next day and reheating in the oven...that wasn't something I was expecting.

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