Long wait but food made up for it for sure! Server was friendly and knowledgeable about menu. read more

Pasta Max Cafe - Italian Near Me - McDonough, Georgia

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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.

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

This place is sooo good! The bread rolls they bring out are SO FLUFFY. If you like a softer roll, these are it. We also got the black pepper pappardelle and ravioli. Pappardelle slightly lacks flavor. It could use just a little more Parmesan which we got a side of to help. Ravioli was a little salty but still very good, both of the them were great still. I would still recommend to give this place a try if you're in McDonough! read more

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Food was average/I had the eggplant Parm and the eggplant was cold. Service was good Ambiance was good read more

I came across this place after seeing The Food Stalker (from Tik Tok) and his review. I tried the Tri-Color Bow Tie pasta with chicken and I added scallops. The pasta was so fresh and extremely tasty! I could also tell that the scallops were fresh as well. The pasta was good. My only complaint was that I like a thicker sauce for my pasta. Their's is a bit more loose. All entrees come with rolls, a choice of minestrone soup or either a house or Caesar salad. I got the Caesar salad. The rolls were buttery garlicky goodness. I'll for sure be back for more! read more

I m sorry. I have lived in this area for over ten years and as much as I'd like to dine, they do not do reservations. So I typically just go to Atlanta. But soon I've got family coming and traveling all day and they don't need to get into Atlanta traffic. Pastmax thankfully recommended serafinos in Stockbridge. Menu looks fantastic. I appreciate their input. They are a mensch to share such info. Since this meal was important I went to test. It's fantastic. I'm certain my Italian guests will enjoy. Thanks again!!! read more

Consider coming during the week with a big appetite. My 1st time was on a brisk Tuesday evening . We were able to get the perfect seat ( right at the window) . Our waitress was very friendly and highly versed of the menu and also what wine would pair the best with our entrees! And the food was amazing! Extremely flavorful and piping hot ! We began with a round of the best garlic rolls on this side of heaven ... lol , I ordered the chicken ravioli and my wife had a shrimp &scallop dish served with noodles ! It was the bomb in her words . My only regret is I don't have a picture to show but hopefully it will add to the mystique of this hidden gem in downtown Mcdonogh. read more

This is one of the best Italian restaurants I've ever eaten at. I live in New Jersey by New York and think that says a lot about their food. Went there at least three times during a two week stay in the area. Will definitely be back. I particularly enjoyed the penne rigate and salmon dishes. It seems every time we went they were pretty busy, as the locals know a good thing when they find it. I believe the chef went to the culinary institute which may explain the quality of the food. Even though it was busy we were seated relatively quickly. Mainly we were a party of two, but we were a party of three on another occasion. we will definitely go back the next time we are in the area. read more

First time going and it was delicious!!! Went here for date night with the husband and the service and food were excellent! Definitely need to come again! read more

A small Italian restaurant in downtown McDonough. Giant portions of incredible food. Service is excellent. Two people I've taken there insist on returning. I always have enough leftovers for at least one more meal. Highly recommend! read more

We were in the McDonough area around dinnertime on a Saturday and had looked up some restaurants in the downtown area. This place was high on the list and was the first one we spotted. It is located less than a block off of the square and there is street parking in the immediate area. We arrived around 5:30 p.m. They have a sign that indicates you should venture further in to get seated. It wasn't 100% clear; we noted other guests later lingering around the short entry area unsure of what to do. We walked back to the bar / cashier and someone seated us. It then took a few minutes for a server to notice us, but after that things went well. We ended up getting the last available table. The dining area is not huge and I think they have spread out the tables somewhat as well. They started subsequent guests on a wait list. I'm not sure if they take reservations or not. The menu is not extensive, but covers the basics for an Italian restaurant. We both found something we wanted. I think they brought bread. I don't recall if salads were included with the entre or if we just split one. They had a small wine list. Overall, the food was good. It had a 'fresh made' quality but better than the average cook could do at home. I got a ravioli dish and they were quite large. My wife liked her dish also. I don't think we ended up with any leftovers, though. This is a solid choice if you are in the area and want a good dinner. read more

This is definitely one of the best small business restaurants in McDonough, I ate here with my friend and their family and firstly the ambiance is great it's got a very cozy warm touch and the food is delicious, I had the lasagna and loved it which is saying something because I never like anyone's lasagna other than my mom's recipe lol, service was on point as well. read more

Food always good. Never disappointed except sometimes with the wait to get in. One of the few places you can take friends that know what good food should look and taste like. Gone for years, even when they were in Stockbridge. read more

Pasta Max is a culinary gem in the heart of McDonough's town square. The food is fresh and absolutely delicious. The atmosphere is very comfortable; the server was friendly and helpful and their portions are quite generous! Pasta Max is a great Italian eatery in the town of McDonough that will have you coming for more! (¬‿¬) read more

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We have been regular patrons since their first location. The core menu has stayed the same and is delightful. The quality of their food is consistently outstanding. Like many we wish they could sit more people yet well worth the wait. I believe the owners son Shannon is running the front of the store now and a great reflection of his parents dedication to quality food and service. read more

Good food, nice people, great ambiance! Reasonable prices too! My goodness, a diamond in the rough for sure!

Really great authrntic Italian with great service. Locared right off square in McDonough. You can park, eat, tour the shops. read more

Really amazing. Great food, even better portions, and an excellent ambiance.

Tried this Italian restaurant for dinner last night and it was fantastic! Service was also really good. Had the veal Marsala with vegetable linguini and it was amazing. I resisted the garlic roles but they smelled and looked wonderful. Will definitely be back! read more

Pasta Max Cafe - Italian Near Me - McDonough, Georgia

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Really good food and service. I like the ambiance here. My co-workers and I go here quite a bit. A great option off the Square in McDonough!

Great food and service! Great location in the heart of town where there's a lot of good eats near y

Looking for a mid point to meet my sister and brother-in-law to celebrate our parents anniversary. Definitely picked well! The place was packed at opening but the wait was worth it. We shared appetizers of calamari and bruschetta. Meals included the redfish special, veal Marsala, black pepper pappardelle and chicken angel hair pasta. Vanilla cheesecake as desert to share. Everyone was pleased with every dish. Fresh and well seasoned. The cheesecake was amazing. Definitely recommend and will come back again. Hidden little gem! read more

I was so looking forward to this place we went to celebrate our anniversary. Since it's local and have good reviews we tried it. I was disappointed our drink came out wrong. The Caesar salad had too much garlic, our main course and appetizer came out at the same time. The waitress was nice it just took forever to get our meal I probably won't be returning. read more

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Had an amazing dinner last night with my mother and sisters. Always check the specials as they are excellent. The crème brûlée and strawberry cheesecake were delicious. Ask for the chocolate drizzle. Josh was attentive and had a great personality. Thank you for a great dinner and experience Pasta Max. read more

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Was passing through headed north of Atlanta, and wanted to miss rush hour traffic so I came here for an early dinner. This is a small quaint restaurant that looks like a house. When I walked in, I was informed to sit wherever I pleased. I picked a small table since I was dining alone. The menu wasn't overwhelming, and I wondered about specials they might have been offering. My waitress asked for my drink order and came back to ask what I was having without telling me about the specials! I had to ask about the specials and there were many! I ended up getting a special and felt let down they weren't offered until I asked. Anywho I had the grilled shrimp and scallops pasta which was made with a lobster broth, veggies and angel hair pasta! I started with a Caesar salad and warm bread! The pasta dish was massive! Great portions. I ended with crème brûlée for dessert which was tasty as well! Overall, I had a pleasant time. Just wish my waitress was more attentive and checked on me a bit more. read more

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One of our absolute favs! Excellent homemade pasta and customer service is always friendly and helpful. read more

Great food and service. The only negative is they need a larger building. Not much room on the Square to park

Pasta Max is a serviceable place for a casual evening out with a significant other or family for a filling and tasty meal. Yet, this establishment is far from the holy grail of Italian dining. Service is great, but the food falls a bit short of the craved Italian delicacy experience. read more

Walked up to the restaurant , five people were outside drinking, walked in side. Had to walk through the restaurant to get to the hostess/bartender. Stood in front of hostess for for a few minutes before I was greeted. Looking around I saw four open table, I was told it was a twenty minute wait.... I went around the corner and went to one of 5 different places to eat at read more

Exceptional food in a small town! Every time I have been it's been the best! Make sure you go early on the weekend or you will have a little wait, but the square is a nice place to visit! read more

The food was amazing the only thing I would probably say is that the place is very small and tight. The wait was about an hour.When ever I go back I would probably just take it to go. read more

Pasta Max Cafe - Chicken, ravioli - Italian Near Me - McDonough, Georgia

Should expand place. Food great ut not many tables. Food delicious - we were with two other couples. Excellent customer service. Dave B. 5pt Veteran read more

Friendly associates and fantastic food. Great service. Nice place to eat. I will recommend this.

Great food, service with a smile, with a welcoming atmosphere. Very welcoming with great wine pairing suggestions.

Well well well.. I'm here to update my review. First thing first, no more piece of paper. The iPad is out and in play, and my was the service quick, organized and smooth. I received a texted and Josh greeted me at the door. I'm absolutely blown away. We've struggled with pasta max and continued trying again. I have to give y'all 5 stars even though you all deserve 10. Josh, you've been there 3 days and I've never seen anyone do such a great job. Whatever they pay you it isn't enough. You absolutely killed it. My order was quick fast and in a hurry, and you knew the menu already. Thank you guys. I love your food, and I hope this level of service continues on, I will be back, and I love doing reviews. 10/10 read more

Pasta Max Cafe - Beautiful woman, with a amazing menu! - Italian Near Me - McDonough, Georgia

The place is small and quaint. There is a sign that masks are required but no one is wearing it and neither did the staff. It was very busy when we walked in so we had to wait 5 minutes before a table became available. We ordered the calamari as appetizer and the marinara sauce serving that came with it was very generous. We have never seen any place that has such plentiful sauce with the appetizer. The sauce was very rich and tasty. We read comments about the garlic bread. It was different but tasty and not as extraordinary based on the comments on Yelp. For entree, we had the Penne Rigata. Again the portion was huge, good rich flavor with nice mixture of spices that complement the tomato sauce, which does not carry and overly strong tomato taste. The shrimp and scallop linguini in lobster broth was on the specials and absolutely tasty. It has a very unique flavor to the sauce which I have not experience before but very glad I did. Service is exceptional with very intuitive timing. Would definitely like to try the other items on their limited menu as well as their posted list of daily specials that are very inviting. read more

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This was a one and done for me. As a cook the food needed a little more flavor. This was a daddy daughter date and the first thing my daughter said was dad you make better Alfredo. We didn't finish it at all. I must say the service was amazing very friendly. read more

The food is never disappointing ... it's always good ! The service was on the mark as well as the location ...it's worth a trip!

Ambiance great, the seafood wasn't worth the money. Service was great and friendly. I would go with a different order next time.