Solid idea and spot. Our pasta was undercooked and a little gummy, so that hurt things right off the bat. I got spaghetti and meatballs which was solid flavor. I added oil and garlic and some ricotta. I think adding the oil and garlic kind of hurt my overall flavor and also pushed a lot of stuff to the bottom but it was solid. Brother got chicken Alfredo. It worked pretty well. He added broccoli and oil and garlic. Again solid flavor but undercooked pasta. It seems like not much pasta but ends up being pretty filling. Nothing special with the flavor. Staff was nice and explained things. Price was pretty crazy. Spaghetti and meatballs without adding anything cost $13.50. Additions cost $2-3 each. Minimal seating but it's a nice little joint. read more

Pasta Volo - Spaghetti and meatballs with ricotta - Pasta Shops Near Me - Asbury Park, New Jersey

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Was excellent food and service! We ordered two dishes and swapped back and forth. The roasted garlic sauce was phenomenal as well as the marinara. Legalize Marinara! read more

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Stopped in here after the original spot we were planning to go was closed. The staff were nice, but the 3 pasta dishes we ordered came to about $60, and the food was good but VERY salty. I also wish the portions were a bit bigger for what turned out to be about $20/serving. Not a bad spot but not sure I'll be back. read more

Paying over $1 for a scoop of mozzarella and the lady only puts legit 3 mozzarella balls. I question her if she is putting full scoops or 1/4 scoops and she completely ignored me. Same thing, when I ordered a scoop and of broccoli. she legit put 2 individual broccoli pieces in it.Spent over $57 for 3 orders of pasta and each container has 3 individual mozzarella balls in them. Terrible. They need the old owners back. read more

This is a chipotle for pasta basically! Super delicious and you get a ton of pasta I couldn't even finish it all. You pick whatever you want on an iPad and the make it in front of you. The reason I gave 4 stars was for pricing. Every thing you added was extra and brought my total to about $18, which seemed excessive to me. Other than that it was super delicious. I grabbed it and walked to the beach about 10 minutes away and enjoyed it by the water. read more

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Very good portions and the food was tasty. The staff was very friendly. The store is very close to what's nice in the area and definitely worth visiting. read more

Open NOW and the gluten free pasta is delish! Lots of options for toppings I really wish they had a salad I'm so old school Italian that I love a salad with my pasta read more

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if chipotle was Italian. if this food was served in midwestern or southern neighborhoods. if my tastebuds could settle for a little to a lot less. this place would be ok. but I can't factor in any of the above. NJ has too much competition and heritage to keep this place in mind. I nearly forgot its existence, which would have been ok with me if I hadn't been reminded to post a review about it. classic fast food service. pretty clean environment. read more

Excellent 'Home Cooked Meal' taste. Food is always fresh and made daily on the premises. They do have limited Gluten Free/Dairy Free/Vegan options. The owner is very sweet and caring. She is extremely knowledgeable with her products, and takes the time to get everything right. There is no dine-in area, but there are small tables outside to enjoy your meal in the warmer weather. It is a clean, friendly atmosphere, with great service where the selection is easily viewable and orders are promptly prepared. The prices are very affordable. This quaint little store is not on the main strip of Cookman Ave. or Bangs Ave., so make sure you map this easy to access location before you visit. It's well worth the trip! If you can't make it to the store, they deliver from the major Food Delivery Apps. read more

Casual counter, serve spot offering, homemade Italian pasta and sauces to eat in or takeout. It's not a pizza place. The workers are very friendly. read more

The staff is super nice & friendly, wait time was very quick, the place is clean & bright, lots of sauce & topping options, vegan items, inexpensive. But The texture of the pasta was a little chewy and my dish lacked some flavor. Would try it again if in the area read more

Great concept for good quality pasta on-the-go. The pasta is freshly made in house and you can customize your whole order. It's not expensive and the portion is rather large. Service was excellent and fast! You can also buy their pastas to take home with you. I had my pasta made with vodka sauce, chicken, mushroom, roasted garlic, caramelized onions, cheese, and truffle. My only negative comment was that the truffle was a packet they give you on the side for you to sprinkle on yourself. I wish they mixed it in with everything but whatever, it was still very good. read more

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There's a reason this place has a flawless reputation with 161 five star reviews. We stumbled upon this place trying to find parking around asbury and it was hidden away on this little narrow side street. Pasta Volo is basically a pasta version of chipotle. You walk in and create your pasta box from the iPads that they have at the front. You can match and combine different types of pasta with the sauces they have. They have a ton of ingredients and toppings to pick. You can really get creative with it. They also have cool Italian drinks that you can chose from on the side. The portion sizes don't look that big but it is def worth the price and will fill you up. This is an immediate 5 stars for me and I am really looking forward to going back soon. read more

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Amazing concept! Fresh food, fast service Vegan with and gluten-free options. The store is conveniently located, clean, and cute. Will definitely be back. read more

Came here for the first time with my boyfriend tonight and I am sooo glad we did. It was a great fast casual experience and the workers were all so friendly! A group even walked in at 7:56pm right before they were about to close and they were still greeted with smiles. I love the take out concept and the make-your-Own bowl and I love that the pasta is so fresh and cooked perfectly al-dente. We both ordered the vodka sauce which was delicious and also pancetta, which was deliciously Smokey, and the meatballs. I also ordered the peppers were perfectly spicy and tart! Also, the bowls start at $5! I seriously wish there was a place like this near where I lived. The only other thing I have to say is that I wish the bread that they served with the pastas was toasted or rubbed with garlic. Other than that, this is a wonderful fast casual place with an awesome staff and awesome concept! read more

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After spending a day at the beach, I always make a stop here before heading home to North Jersey. Homemade pasta and sauce - what more could you ask for? You get to choose a pasta shape and pick your sauce. Then, you can add a wide variety of toppings. My go-to order is the shells with marinara, mini meatballs (also homemade and so delicious!), and mini mozzarella balls. Their portions are generous and prices are super reasonable (price increases as you add toppings to your order). The ordering process is very easy - either order on the mobile website or order in-store at the iPad stations. The inside is kept super clean and the staff is always welcoming. Definitely a must try if you are in the area! read more

Great food at a great price. They cook your pasta right in front of you, and the sauces are delicious. The portions is generous and you will be stuffed when you are done. For $10! I was glad to see they are rated 5 star. Very deserving. read more

Good selection, extremely friendly staff! Will definitely come again when back in NJ.

Amazing food!!!!! A must visit place. Can't remember the last time I said "Wow" with my first bite of food. Totally original and creative food. Amazing food!!!!! A must visit place. Can't remember the last time I said "Wow" with my first bite of food. Totally original and creative food. The Volognese sauce was fabulous. This will be a regular stop for us. read more

Awesome idea for a joint and the friendly staff walked us through how to order. Great food that's worth the price! read more

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Great food, friendly staff, go there after the beach it makes the trip even more worth the drive. read more

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Everything is now computerized when you order your spaghetti in a cup. Staff was super helpful with assisting me with ordering since it was my first time there. This place is vegan friendly as well. Make your own pasta cup by choosing the type of pasta, sauce, and add ons. Each add ins increase the price of the cup. Just note if you add truffle oil to your pasta they offer it to you on the side in a packet. Fountain and bottle drinks are available. Service is super quick but seating is limited. read more

Pasta Volo - Make your own pasta - Pasta Shops Near Me - Asbury Park, New Jersey

I was skeptical about fast food pasta but this turned out to be a delight. I was craving Italian but every spot required a reservation or was booked until 9 (that's almost bedtime) but then we found this spot. Walking in reminded me of a cross between honey grow and chipotle. A small staff but they had a great rhythm going and were moving orders out pretty quickly. I expected more noodle options but there were only 4. I did appreciate the gluten free and vegan options available. The portion size was perfect, the bread was on point (the way it's tossed in the bag made me think of Panera bread). I wish there were seasoning options. I would have loved to add fresh basil, pepper, etc to my order. I figured I would go basic to test it out. If you can't get basic marinara right, can we even say it's pasta.... but they past the test. Just the right amount of sauce to noodle ratio. I will definitely be back. Truthfully, haven't stopped thinking about my box of noodles since. This is probably best a order and take out spot more than eat in. They have chairs but it's not a lot. If you are alone and on the go the window seat is perfect. read more

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It's been closed for months It was a great take out Prices were crazy cheap I hope they return read more

Delicious! The freshest pasta I've ever eaten (& its fast serve!). Very nice to make your own choices on the iPads. It was great for our kids to tell us what they wanted. Serving size is generous but not too big and glutinous. Our picky 5 year old who doesn't like "fancy" mac and cheese loved his here! I would buy the red sauce jarred if I could! read more

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Yelpers near and far: you guys nailed it with this place! Ahhhhhhhhhhhmaaaaaaaaaaazzzzzziiiiiiinggggg! Hands down the best pasta in 'merica that's for sure! Okay I'll break this down... 1) it's a tiny place, easy to miss. Street parking..difficult to find depending on time of day. Worth the walk..you're gonna eat carbs anyway. Exceptionally clean inside, bright and welcoming. Limited seating, but it's okay since they package food in to go containers. 2) service: these ladies are goddesses in the food service industry. Seriously they all were happy, helpful, and just made you feel completely welcome. Got to meet the owner Cathy, she is just amazing. Cathy, if you're reading this..can we be lifetime friends?! You make the best pasta! 3) food: it's chipotle for pasta, but even better because everything is made to order. You taste the freshness. They will customize ur pasta to the level you want it cooked, which is great since my family enjoys it a bit more done than al dente. These ladies did not pass any judgements on that, and made sure food was up to par. Loved the meatballs...seriously go to town with combinations and share, that way you'll get to try more flavors out. Arrabiatta with alfredo mixed together is seriously out of this universe great! I will drink this stuff instead of water if I could. Found out from Cathy that she's expanding to nearby New Brunswick, and my family is totally psyched! Hoping New Brunswick location will live up to Asbury park. Will not have pasta anywhere else now. I even tried the gluten free and seriously it did not leave me wanting for fluten, but dont get me wrong--next time I'm going after the real stuff. Pasta Volo is momma approved, so my family will get to eat from here when my mom's cravings pasta! Many thanks to Cathy and her team for an awesome dining experience. read more

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Omg this place is AMAZING!! If I didn't live a hour away I would likely eat at Pasta Volo daily. It only takes one time of eating here & you'll never want to eat elsewhere when you step foot in Asbury Park. When you first walk in you are greeted by the friendly owners who love to answer all of your questions. There are so many options there I don't believe that I have ever had the same combination twice. You get to pick your choice of pasta, sauce, meat, cheese, and veggies. There are also vegan options! Everything is homemade and it tastes very fresh! One of my favorite combinations is fusilli pasta, garlic, oil, pancetta, and broccoli. The food comes in a cute takeout box and they write your name on it. Perfect for taking your food on the beach! There is seating inside (maybe 10 seats total). FYI- closed on Sunday and Monday; the days that you will crave it the most ! read more

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Such good fast food pasta! I wish there was a place like this where I lived! Everything is freshly made and the staff is awesome. You order on an iPad, but the staff is there to provide guidance and suggestions. Overall really tasty and cheap :) highly recommend the vodka sauce! read more

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Still 5* all the way. Just updating my review to reflect the change in ordering. Clip boards have been replaced with tablets. The display case with the fresh pasta and pastries is also gone. read more

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As a first time customer, I don't think a review does justice for how great Pasta Volo is. Before even trying their incredible home-made pasta they had me at their friendliness and kindness. Also got a kick out of their amazing "Legalize marinara" Shirts. As for the pasta itself....incredible! Aside from the ingenious business idea of custom pasta-made-to-order. The freshness and fastness of the service has you in and out within a couple of minutes with a delicious box of homemade pasta with all the customization you're heart and stomach desires. I greatly look forward to experiencing Pasta Volo again and I wish them many incredible and successful years to come in the always growing Asbury Park neighborhood! read more

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GLUTEN FREE!!! First time here and they are now my favorite place! The food is absolutely delicious, some of the most flavorful pasta that I have ever had! Everything is custom ordered so you may need to order one for now and one for later! They have gluten free and vegan options for nearly every bit of their food offerings. As a gluten free person who has a serious allergy, they use a separate cooking machine for their gluten free pasta. They have a separate machine they use for their gluten free pasta and because all of their sauce and additives(like veggies/meat/cheese) to their food is gluten free there is no cross contamination at all in their store front! Eat in or Take it out and you'll be glad you did! read more

The food was fresh, affordable, and so good!! The service was amazing, and the restaurant is so cute!!

Probably my new favorite pasta place in the area! No frills, just unbeatable pasta. Their pasta is all homemade and cooked perfectly al dente. I had the canestri with vodka sauce and volognase, which is beef and pork slow cooked for nine hours. The staff is friendly, helpful, and very enthusiastic about their craft. Their love for Italian cooking is evident in the food and in the lovely shop. Each box is prepared with love and is full of flavor! If you have any hesitations about trying it, don't. You can't beat the price, under $10, for an amazing meal. What are you still doing reading reviews? You should be on your way to Pasta Volo! This place deserves five stars. Will definitely be back! read more

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I was enjoying my meal until I found a staple in my pasta. Luckily I was paying attention and didn't eat it but it was halfway through my pasta. Very disappointing and had to throw the rest of my meal out because I was scared of what else I might find... read more

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Great food and great service! The owner was there a handful of times we bought food. She was so friendly! The selection of sauces and toppings are great! Highly recommend! read more

I started going to Pasta Volo when it first opened 7 years ago and left a great review...delicious. Returned 2 years ago...just ok. Went the other night and I'm sorry to say...it was awful. I ordered shells with marinara and meatballs w/ a roll. The shells were cooked fine but the marinara tasted like tomato paste, right out of the can. The meatballs are small with very little flavor and reminded me of store bought frozen. Paid over $20 including tip and felt the food was just not worth the price. The service and roll were excellent, but I will not be returning. read more

Chicken alfredo and the Mac and cheese is delicious. Always ask for extra sauce though. I love ordering this and bringing it up to eat on the boardwalk with friends. quick, affordable, consistently great pasta! only downside is they have semi weird hours read more

LOVED their pasta! Everything from the meat, sauces, cheese, to the pasta itself. They also pack their containers full so you get a lot of food! You pay per add-on but they get very good options. Altogether, my order turned out great and lasted me a couple leftover meals . The gentleman who helped us was very kind and explained everything about ordering as well read more

Excited by the idea of this place. Quick quality Italian at the snap of a finger Liked everything about the concept and execution of the place. Down to the containers for your little treasure of your making. Totally new way to do pasta. Well done. Grazie!!!! read more

Pasta Volo is a very innovative concept. There is really no place like it anywhere in our region. The pasta has a very fresh taste to it because they make it all right in house. You can customize your dish exactly the way you like it. I recommend this place for groups with picky eaters because anyone from the carnivore to the vegetarian to the gluten free individual will be happy. My friend who tried the gluten free pasta said it was the tastiest gluten free pasta she has had in her life. It's also refreshing that they are not right in the downtown part of Asbury, so you can park more easily right out front. It's the type of place where you can come for lunch really quick and get a high quality meal without having the spend a lot of money. The owners get to know you and are really committed to making sure that you are fully satisfied with your meal and experience. The establishment is also sparkling clean. read more

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