Ordered carbonara pasta & chicken Alfredo. Both needed more seasoning-were a bit bland. The fried focaccia with the creamy tomato sauce was excellent. read more

I will start by saying the rolls were hot and fresh. I got Chicken Parmesan and it was just 3 thickly breaded chicken tenders on top of the pasta, and I like a chicken tender, but not on my pasta. Sprinkled with some pre shredded parmesan from the store, not fresh, and as we know it does not melt well. My friend got the carbonara, and most carbonara you get in the states is not authentic, but every time I see it it makes me question at how it even evolved to what it is here, Google carbonara and you will learn the difference. The side salad had some greens that were on the verge of wilting and not very crisp, but they do offer homemade dressings which I always prefer. I got the bleu cheese and the flavor was good, but I would have loved some actual bleu cheese chunks. The server was super sweet but we definitely felt like we were being rushed to finish, even though there were plenty of empty tables by the time we got our food and they still had an hour before closing. This place is not terrible, if a friend wanted to go, I would, but it's not the most authentic, and pretty on par with Olive Garden. I wouldn't go out of my way to go there again and wait 40 minutes for this. read more

Pastabilities - Chicken Parmesan - Italian Near Me - Greensboro, North Carolina

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Delicious! Caring staff. Great seafood, pasta, burgers, salad. We've tried lots of different dishes, loved everything.

This place is really good. our food came out piping hot but our server lacked attention. Our calamari appetizers were kind of mushy and we waited to send it back for at least 15-20 minutes. Thankfully the entrees made up for the service! read more

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Amazing atmosphere. Food was so good. I had lasagna. It was cooked to perfection and served piping hot. Their dinner salad was simple and amazing. We got the Cajun fried green beans for a appetizer. It was amazing with a nice kick. I cannot recommend this restaurant enough. For dessert we got the spiced carrot cake. I mean wow It was so good. read more

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Staffs was excellent and the food was amazing. So worth a visit. Four of us and a two year old. We all raves about our individual dishes. read more

Pastabilities - Amazing food. So worth the visit. Staff was excellent! - Italian Near Me - Greensboro, North Carolina

The food is always freshly prepared, and service is always attentive. You never feel rushed or inconvenient. The dining space is cozy, and not overly noisy. I've been dining there since opening and never had bad meal or experience. read more

Our personal favorite restaurant in Greensboro - great food, great people and a great way to meet new friends!! Well worth the wait and a great way to end your day. read more

Never disappoints. I love the build your own pasta. Due to the fact I enjoy the herbs and spice. The endless combinations allows a perfect blend of mouth watering flavors everyone can enjoy. All within a GREAT. One day I shall return just to try the abundant wine selections they have paired with dosages. read more

We were headed downtown Greensboro to the Tanger Theater. Was VERY concerned that we would have enough time. They worked to get us in and the waitress kept our order coming. The food was great and they got us out in time to make our show. We'll definitely be back when we can take our time to enjoy the meal. read more

You really can't go wrong with Pastabilities. I've eaten here in person and ordered both lunch and dinner for takeout. Each time it's been phenomenal, and I always look forward to bringing my friends and family here when they visit. There's a reason it's seen as a staple in the Greensboro community-- it's amazing, reliable and quick. read more

Pastabilities has a laid back atmosphere, when you walk in you seat yourself. I've been here a couple of times and each time I order the chicken parmesan. The chicken parmesan is located under the "specials" section in the menu and it includes a house salad. The chickens breading is slightly crunchy and the chicken itself is tender and moist. The only complaint I have about the chicken parm is they do not give you enough pasta, there is more chicken than pasta and that can be too much for some. read more

Pastabilities - Chicken parmesan - Italian Near Me - Greensboro, North Carolina

Honestly, the food was a disappointment. The decor inside was nicer than expected, but the food was worse--dry, tough chicken and very little flavor + soupy sauce in the Four Aces, super dry burger for the kids, chicken carbonara and veal parm were okay. Service was friendly, but a bit slow. On the plus side, the prices were reasonable, but I was surprised at how crowded the place was, given that I think you could probably have a tastier meal at Olive Garden. read more

This place does have a lot of possibilities & the fact that the name is a play on that, is ironic. I got the lasagna & idk what kinda lasagna this is but it's not good at all. It kills the hunger bc I'm starving but this is tangy marinara is not good. I expected a lot more but I'm gonna give them one more chance before I write them off. read more

This is a neighborhood favorite with decades of experience in delivering excellent selections and value. The owner will likely be there when you are and is responsible for sourcing local ingredients when possible and oversees an adroit and friendly staff. Pasta is of course the main theme here but good seafood, pork and beef items are available with daily specials that are definitely noteworthy. The wine list is excellent and not overpriced. The menu is broad with selections from under $10 to over $20. I personally am a fan of the lasagna, served with a small salad, at $9. The dish is very meaty and cheesy and saucy and will warm your soul. The homemade soups are well worth a try and consistently above average. Expect the dining area to be filled at peak hours. Space is at a premium but not overly tight. Noise is a little louder than intimate as it's generally filled with family and friends having a good time. Do not fret if there's a little wait. The turnover is quick. read more

This review is for a mid level restaurant Even though I did eat here, The atmosphere was so uncomfortable, it was hard to enjoy the food. It was loud, and uncomfortable. The tables are squeezed together. The location was too small for all the tables. They either need to remove tables, or they need a larger location, because it's ruining the atmosphere, and therefore the food. Eating is often about presentation, and for a place this expensive, it needs better presentation That said, the people are nice, and they have potential. It's just time to expand because it's ruining the experience. read more

Great place. Food is good service is good. Prices are not high and the it's a nice place! We enjoyed it across the board!!

Love this place! The staff is top notch! There specials are always great and there shrimp and grits are wonderful!!! read more

I Love This Restaurant! I have been here many times but never posted my review because it is hard to put into words what a great place this is. It has a nice, casual, urban feel with a great music track. They have a wonderful menu featuring pasta, salads and sandwiches . You can even build your own pasta dish. The soups are homemade, delicious and prepared daily. There are also daily salad, and dinner pasta specials. The salmon is always yummy. The staff is very friendly and the service is great. This is my Cheers - my go-to place. I am always happy here. Way to go Cindy! read more

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Pastabilities may very well be Greensboro's premier "looks good on paper" restaurant. The menu is enticing, but each of my few visits has been something of a disappointment. Tucked into a Battleground Avenue shopping center, Pastabilities seems smallish from the outside, but it is deceptively deep. Inside, a wall of wine bottles and tasteful wood trim make for appealing décor, but the charm is somewhat undercut by the close positioning of tables. Even still, noise levels were not insufferable among a dinner crowd. The biggest asset here is the menu. The pasta-with-a-twist concept may furrow the brows of traditionalists, but for those who want something creative, look no further. Classics like carbonara, cacciatore, and parmesan hobnob alongside various Cajun and Asian-inspired offerings. Want to mix things up? The Four Aces combines linguine, Anduille and Italian sausages, chicken, and shrimp in a mushroom and onion sauce while various dishes incorporate artichokes and pine nuts. And if you don't see something you like, you can always build your own. This versatility, combined with above-average service and delicious, fresh-out-of-the-oven bread gives diners every reason to get their hopes up, but within the first few forkfuls that hope is likely diminished. To clarify, the food here is not terrible, merely underwhelming. The Great Sea Caper (linguine, shrimp, scallops, capers, and clams in a tomato clam sauce) was reasonably portioned and adequately sauced, but the clams were tiny and the pasta was limp and overcooked. My companion's Eggspecially Italian (linguine, peppers, sausage, and onions in marinara sauce) suffered from similar ups and downs. Admittedly, the Cajun-inspired dishes I had tried in the past were not overcooked - and looked great on the plate - but failed to deliver the anticipated big flavors. At the very least, one can take solace in the fact that Pastabilities does not overcharge for this inconsistency. My entrée and a side salad rang up a reasonable $12.50 while my companion's dish was a mere $7. You can feed yourself well here for $10 to $12, perhaps too well to enjoy the tantalizing-sounding desserts (Cheesecakes by Alex and various flavored poundcakes). Despite the punny name, Pastabilities leans closer to tragedy than comedy. The menu, service, pricing, and décor all suggest a winning dining destination, but the food's failure to impress makes Pastabilities worth only a rare visit at best. read more

This place has a lot of potential. That being said, I feel calling themselves Pastabilities is a stretch. I ordered a vegetarian squash dish that tasted like lemon water. Genuinely one of the worst dishes I've ever had out to eat. Ragu tastes way better so that should tell you how bad it really was. My partner had chicken parmigiana. Which they described as not very good and looked like it had frozen chicken tenders slapped on top. Some of the least lavish places around town have amazing food which keeps people coming back for more. First and foremost they should focus on fixing the food. The building itself is very cool and the signage makes this place look like a classic Italian spot but the inside could use some modern decor. The sound inside is very very loud making it difficult to speak to others. Between overly loud music and table conversation it's hard to hear yourself think. They have a nice drive thru system that would be very nice to use if the food was decent. Overall, if they had a a chef come in to create a new menu for them that used fresh ingredients it could be a hit. They should take interior style cues from 1618 midtown across the driveway. They also may benefit from an indoor vestibule to keep the wind from sweeping in on everyone and would separate some of the dining area for privacy. (similar to lock stock and bagel) The staff took a very long time to take our order with very few tables to manage but were very friendly. I hope this place makes a few changes because the location is awesome and has so much potential. read more

They use frozen meatballs for their meatballs. You can tell from the texture and taste. Im willing to bet that it's the Italian meatballs from Costco. Everything tastes frozen. read more

A great place‼‍I give it a 5 Star Review‼ The owner is a lovely lady‼ The food is good and bartender is on his toes‼I'm having a senior moment and can't at the moment recall his name‼ Will make an effort to visit soon‼‍ read more

The Spaghetti Squash Primavera can be made vegan and it was so well done I returned to have it two days later. The service is friendly, and when I dined on a Thursday there was a live performer which was a nice addition. When the server ask which bread, get the wheat. Much more flavor than the white. They also have a great selection of desserts. read more

Pastabilities - The Spaghetti Squash Primavera - Italian Near Me - Greensboro, North Carolina

Pastabilities has the best Italian food in the Triad! You'll know as soon as you walk in the door, as it's always packed on weekend nights. You can typically get a table in about 20 minutes. The red sauce is to die for, especially with the chicken parmesan. Most dishes also come with a small salad. It's simple, only lettuce, tomatoes and carrot shavings, but good. The complimentary rolls come out hot and are oh-so-delicious! That said, the waiters always promise rolls as soon as you sit down, but I've yet to get them before the meal. The service in general is slow. I usually end up with an empty glass for five minutes or so before it's refilled. The food makes up for the it though. read more

I came here for the first time about two and a half years ago on a recommendation from a coworker. When I went, I brought a friend along who had also not yet been to Pastabilities. Both of us enjoyed it greatly. We came on a Friday night. The atmosphere is cozy and the place is beautifully decorated. I ordered Shrimp with a Twist, and fell in love! The second time I came, I brought another friend along. In addition to ordering the Shrimp with a Twist again, we also split the black bean stick appetizer. My entree tasted just as good as it did the first time. The black bean sticks were also amazing! The third time I came, I brought along the same friend as my second visit. This time, I tried The Big Easy, another shrimp dish. We ordered the mozzarella crescents as an appetizer this time. I also tried one of the cheesecakes they offer from Cheesecakes by Alex. Each course (appetizer, entree, dessert) was magnificent! Just recently I brought another friend along. I again ordered The Big Easy, and we tried the grilled artichoke hearts appetizer. Needless to say, he ended up liking my entree more than his (he ordered Eggspecially Italian). We also both enjoyed our appetizer. I am confident when I say that I will be returning to Pastabilities again and again. This place is absolutely fantastic. I have a lot let on the menu that I would like to try and retry! If you have not eaten here yet, you are missing out! read more

I ate here with my 11-year-old daughter during the rain delay of a tennis tournament. The staff were extremely friendly and the food was very yummy. My daughter couldn't decide between the lasagna in the chicken parmesan, so we got both, split them, and both were excellent. We would definitely come back here! read more

We had the mushroom and leak soup, the Great Sea Caper, and the Spaghetti Squash Primavera. The food was all really good and we would definitely go again! read more

My husband and I live in Greensboro and this is probably our most visited restaurant. I have never had less than excellent service and food at Pastabilties. The staff is always extremely friendly and attentive and the food is always delicious. I highly recommend the build your own pasta meal! read more

I adore this restaurant. Pasta is something i can't get enough of! The most recent time I went was on a Friday evening so it was quite lively! I was ushered to a table quickly and waited on promptly. I ordered the kicking clam dish wish was 110% satisfying and i highly suggest it however...the waitress that came over and cashed me out never brought back my change. I understand she probably thought it would be fine to just pocket the change as a tip but just as a courtesy I would've appreciated the opportunity to make that decision for myself. Had that not happened this would have been a 5 star rating because I LOVE the place. read more

Pastabilities - Italian Near Me - Greensboro, North Carolina

We have been into pastabilities a few times and every experience has been great. The staff is very friendly and timely. We got there when it was a "seat yourself" time and within seconds of sitting down we had a waitress at our table. The server was quick and efficient. My water glass was always full. The rolls they gave us were absolutely fantastic. The entrees are always out fast and always turn out perfect. One thing I would suggest would be table side fresh Parmesan offered. Very inexpensive with great service and great quality food. That is hard to find nowadays. I got two entrees delivered to my house. They quoted 45 mins. It got there in less than 20 minutes and was hot and so delicious. It was like it had just came out of the kitchen. I got two custom built pasta's. One was a cream sauce with chicken and the other a cream sauce with scallops. The protein was cooked so perfectly and the sauce was creamy and so flavorful. I recommend this place to everyone!!! read more

I've been to Pastabilities three times now and I've loved every time. I find that the food is always really tasty you can I love ordering their "Mozzaluna" appetizer is the best thing on the menu. The people are always nice and friendly and the pasta is just perfect. 10 out of 10 would recommend. read more

I had high hopes for this restaurant after having read the reviews. We went with the build your own pasta dish as this is a nice unique experience not found often. The penne was overcooked and mushy, a rookie mistake for a restaurant that specializes in pasta. The meat sauce was good and had some flavor after adding the Italian herbs to it. The warm bread was outstanding and very tasty. Service was lacking, however. Had to ask twice for refills of water. Even when the waitress of the table next to us was giving water refills to her table, she did not acknowledge the empty water glasses on our table. Excellent service shows an awareness of not just your table, but what is needed to help out your fellow staff. read more

Local, fresh and tasty. Nice staff. Like sitting in a small Italian restaurant.. oh wait, that's what it IS! read more

Pastabilities - Celebrating - Italian Near Me - Greensboro, North Carolina

Had dinner there tonight. Both my husband and I had the dinner specials. The cajun flounder was great and so was my beef medallions. The service was spot on. We hadn't eaten there in a while and I was so glad we went back. We will be eating there more. read more

The staff was great, the food, not so much. I ordered the Chicken Parmesan and was so dissatisfied. It was a plate of linguine covered in marinara, topped with three chicken fingers, and a bit of Parmesan cheese. Looked like something That had no effort put into it whatsoever. My whole group decided the best part was the rolls. However, it is very cheap, so I guess we got what we paid for. read more

This was my second time going to this restaurant, and just like my first visit I knew I made the right decision. I chose to sot at the bar and had the pleasure of being served by one of the best! I forgot the ladies name but she was country and sweet as could be! Her energy was contagious, and that made all the difference. I order the Big Easy which was a pasta with Alfredo sauce, black beans, shrimp, and andouille sausage. Whoa! An instant explosion of flavors. The best part is they aren't stingy with their servings either! Who knew black beans in pasta could be so delectable?! read more

I had a truly outstanding experience. From the moment I sat I was welcomed by Alex , one of the best servers I have ever had. She was very attentive, had excellent recommendations and was genuine. What a hard worker! Food was prompt and the servings were filling. If you want some top notch calamari with an incomparable marinara this is the place to go. Pasta was cooked to perfection, sauce was seasoned to compliment the rest of the meal. The ambient was relaxed and inviting. Will be coming back for sure. Ask for Alex for world class service. Exceptional! read more

Pastabilities - Best Calamari award goes to Pastabilities.. Outstanding! - Italian Near Me - Greensboro, North Carolina

Pastabilities is hidden on battleground Ave. the food itself is very affordable, and allows the diner to design their own dishes. Aside from a wife wine selection, you can choose the pasta, cheese, spices, and ingredients to suit your pallet. Or if you are less daring, you may order from any number of creations on the menu. The food itself is alright, but if you are expecting fresh, made from scratch pasta, you will be disappointed. The ambiance is nice and the building itself feels like it should be located downtown because of the proximity of the tables and the crowds Pastabilities draws. My main complaint is the high ceiling that makes the restaurant feel noisier than it is. Still, if you are looking for an inexpensive date night, that feels nicer than it costs, Pastabilities may just be your place. read more

Pastabilities - Interior - Italian Near Me - Greensboro, North Carolina

We are from out of town and we decided to try here because it is something different, and it did not disappoint. The waitress was very nice, and talked with us for a while and visited our table multiple times to make sure we were doing well. The bread was delicious. I got the build your own pasta, (which was so good!) and my mom got the Fiesta Chicken Rollup, she said it was okay, but it needed some seasoning on it. read more