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Pastabilities

4.3 (1.5k reviews)
ModerateItalian, Salad, Pizza
Closed • 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Updated 2 months ago

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for groups
Good for kids

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Carbonara with a meatball
Ted K.

Very popular place so reservations a must. They switched from Open Table to Toast. They take reservations 90 days in advance. I stopped by at 4:30 on a Friday and got the last seat at the bar. As you can tell from my pictures it's a dark place. Happy Hour is from 4-5:30 to lighten the mood. And I was quite happy. Frozen margaritas! As the name implies, you have to try one of their housemade pastas. I had the carbonara. It was wonderful. Comes with an order of their stretch bread and spicy hot tomato oil (so don't have to order separately). I hear they have an extra spicy tomato oil that I'll have to try next time.

Basil-Walnut Pesto
Kate F.

Pastabilities is such a classic and always a great go to whether you go for lunch or dinner i've never been disappointed! I recently went for lunch and it was great service, quick, and delicious! I do miss when it was cafeteria style for lunch where you walk down the line and made right for you but now they have a QR code on the table that you order through and food still comes out quick. They have a great variety of options for lunch and enjoy their speciality items for dinner as well, there's simply not a wrong answer when it comes to ordering here! The bread and hot tom oil is always a must when you're here as well.

Bread
Luke F.

I visited Pastabilities several times during my visit to Syracuse, and enjoyed every meal! This place is literally always packed, even early in the week, so make a reservation in advance. The menu is large, with customizable pasta entrees, as well as dishes created by the chef. Their homemade pasta is excellent, and don't pass up on their complimentary freshly baked bread. They have a full bar with some tasty local beers on tap, which I enjoyed. If you're craving delicious pasta, look no further!

Marissa B.

I've always heard good things about Pastabilites and was very much looking forward to checking it out for myself. We had a reservation for 4:30 and were seated promptly. Our server was the best! She was so knowledgeable about the menu options and enhanced the experience. The room we were seated in had vibrant decor and big wide open windows, overlooking the outdoor seating area. A great vibe. We loved getting complementary stretch bread with the hot Tom oil. It is something Pastabilites is well known for and I can see why! It was so delicious and I loved the garlic chunks in the oil. I ordered the hot Tom vodka pasta with grilled chicken. It was amazing! The pasta is homemade and you are able to select the pasta for your meal. I also ordered the soup of the day: a creamy chicken and mushroom. It was so fresh. You could taste it through the ingredients. For dessert I really wanted to try the homemade gelato. I was so full and the sever informed us we could get a kids portion. I happily ordered the pistachio twist gelato. Once again, loved the offering. Everything was perfect. I long to visit again.

Vinnie R.

I am not gonna lie, I am literally a staple at Pastabilities. It is one of my absolute favorite spots every time I come back home to Syracuse. I always make it a point to stop here. Always. If you're planning to go, definitely get on the waitlist. I recommend calling a few hours before dinner whether you're going with friends, family, or on a date night because this place stays busy for a reason. The ambience is adorable. Sometimes it can get loud depending on the vibe and crowd, but honestly that's part of the charm. You can grab a booth, a table, or sit at the bar. The drinks are amazing and the servers are always great. I go so often that I actually know a few of them. Lilly is amazing and such a sweetheart. Every time I see her we just end up chatting. She's so good at what she does, she answers every question, makes you feel taken care of, and just makes the whole experience better. I am a HUGE fan of their Caesar salad. Love love love it. They always bring out bread with their spicy tomato oil and oh my gosh it is to die for. Their pasta is homemade and you can genuinely taste how fresh it is. I've read that the owner traveled through Italy and found a lot of her inspiration there for the dishes they serve, and honestly that just puts the cherry on top for me and makes the whole experience feel even more authentic. I love Pastabilities and I will be advocating for them forever. I'm so happy this restaurant is in downtown Syracuse. It brings the city to life and makes going downtown fun. Truly a great spot.

Spicy Bolo
Allison Z.

I haven't been to Pastabilities in years, but it is just as good as I remember it! Thankfully this popular shop started taking reservations. They have a short but sweet happy hour during the week. Although it is a pasta shop, the duck flatbread pizza is not to be missed! The low lighting, warm hues, and industrial brick makes for a cozy ambiance, and was a great place to cozy up with some good drinks and filling pasta on a rainy evening. I love that you can mix and match the sauces and will be back soon to try a new combination!

Chicken Riggie Turn Down
Justine D.

I feel like I just keep updating my review of this place so that I can keep track of what I've eaten for the next time I come. Because... there will always be a next time. This is one of my top ten favorite restaurants. Anyway, the new reminder of what to get again is the cannoli cheesecake. My husband doesn't even like cheesecake and he said it was delicious. The best part about it was the almond flavor. So good. The chicken parm was a good, well-made, chicken parm but not different from other good well-made chicken parms. The manicotti and meatball appetizer are the must-haves.... As well as the dipping sauce. So sad this place doesn't exist in LA.

Vanessa O.

There was a wait. Be prepared if you have no reservation. But the wait went by fast for me. So I'll keep it at five cause everything was great. I went to dine alone after finding this spot on yelp. I figured go soon as they open, there will be no crowd. Wrong lol. I guess that's what happens when you're just a good spot. The service was great. My waitress was super nice. The aroma of the place was so delicious. Really gave me good Italian resto vibes. The sauce that came with the toast was a bit skeptical at first. But I tried it and asked for more bread lol. It was amazing. And it made me full. The chipotle short rib pappardelle pasta was super yummy. After the bread indulgence, I had to take the rest of my pasta home. This place is a great find. I have to go back before I leave town.

Pink Vodka Cream Sauce
Ruriko S.

This is my second time I came to Pastabilities, and it never disappointed me. Food is delicious. Ambiance is great. Perfect place to come with friends or a date. Our waiter and bus boys were amazing. It is always hard to get a reservation for weekends so try to reserve it way in advance. Only street parking.

Garlic Oil, Broccoli & Walnuts
Clarissa A.

Really solid pasta spot in Syracuse. Super popular, definitely recommend making a reservation online if you can otherwise there can be a long wait. The stars for me were their hot tomato oil and their drinks (had the Forbidden Fruit). That hot tomato oil I could dip anything in it, so flavorful with just the right amount of spice. I ordered the spicy bolo with pappardelle pasta - it's a combo of their bolognese and hot tomato oil. I liked it but probably should have stuck to the tomato oil vs the mix. While flavorful the meat in the bolognese was a bit overdone. But the pasta was good to perfection! I'd pass on ordering the broccoli with garlic oil and cheese/walnuts, something about the way the broccoli is cooked in the oil gives it a bit of a gummy texture, not quite pleasant. Love the upbeat urban inside, great and friendly service and lively crowd!

Katie P.

Loved coming here over the weekend! The food was so good. They served warm bread and sauce (Tom Sauce) to dip in before our food came. I ordered the Fettuccine Alfredo and it was delicious. There was a very large portion. Our server was friendly and helpful. We loved all the decorations and lights for the holidays. It had a festive vibe. Perfect place to get pasta in Syracuse!

Mocha coffee
Laura A.

Visiting my daughter here in Syracuse for the first time and had the chance for lunch at one of her favorite places. Everything was excellent. The restaurant was crowded for a later lunch time and we took a moment to find a table since it was a seat yourself situation. Each table had a QR code for ordering and payment, love that, especially for an efficient weekday lunch! Also allows for each person to order and pay separately if needed. Waters were brought to the table while we browsed the menu on our phones. We placed our orders and everything came out really fast. To start, we ordered Spicy Hot Tomato Oil & Stretch Bread to share. It was delicious with just the right amount of spice. My only disappointment was that the bread was not warm and the tomato oil was lukewarm. My mocha coffee was rich and creamy, better than most coffee shops. For our entrees, we decided to get two sandwiches to split and share. The chicken Parmesan was juicy, flavorful and really fantastic. The meatball riggies sub was also good, just a different meatball flavor than I expected. We added some of the Spicy Hot Tomato Oil from our appetizer to this sandwich and loved it. The restaurant itself is warm and inviting with different seating options throughout. Great place for lunch and would recommend.

Welcome
Andrea F.

On our way up to Niagara Falls, we stopped off in downtown Syracuse using Yelp as my foodie sherpa and it did NOT disappoint. We wanted quick and casual but a high quality food option. Fresh homemade pasta was all I needed to hear. Know that we found street parking and had to download an app to pay for parking. From what we could tell, you must pay to park no matter what unless it's after 6:00 pm. Once parked and paid, we walked a bit. We turned the corner and we could see the Pastabilities awning. We were asked is we wanted to sit outside or inside. Not realizing they had more seating on a back patio, we chose inside. Note: we probably would have picked the outside back patio IF we had known. However once inside, the hipster vibe was totally vibing and it was very nice, especially the music playing in the background. As we were handed menus, we were offered complimentary fresh-baked bread with their known tom tom sauce for dipping. Delicious! If you want more bread, it's still complimentary. But if you want additional tom tom sauce to go with it, then there is a small up-charge fee. Our main entrees were fresh and delicious. I was concerned that my fettuccine Alfredo would be too heavy but it was just perfect in so many ways. I ate the whole thing and that says a LOT! My hubby had the chicken Parmesan with linguine noodles. It was a hearty-sized serving too. Both pastas were just amazingly fresh and deliciously prepared. We were so full and looking to get back in the road that we skipped dessert, but the dessert options looked lovely. Lastly, our server and additional staff was very nice, friendly and accommodating. If pasta or Italian is what you are in the mood for then you can't go wrong here. Mangia!!

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Ask the Community - Pastabilities

Do they have any pastas that are vegan and gluten free?

I had gf when last there in April. I would think they also have vegan but I cant say 100%

Do I need to make a reservation for tonight?

Reservations are only required for parties of 7-10 people, but they are available for smaller parties as well. Smaller parties of 1-6 people have the option of joining our daily waitlist, and more information about reservations and the waitlist can… Read more

Are the meatballs GF?

Our regular meatballs are not gluten free, but we do make vegan meatballs that are gluten free.

Are dogs allowed in outdoor seating?

When our tables are out for the season, dogs are allowed as long as no other guests at the outside tables object to it – I have never witnessed that in my over 15+ years at Pastabilities.… Read more

Do you have gluten-free pasta?

They do!

I am interested in coming here with my young child - does this restaurant have a kids menu also? Or is it just the lunch/dinner menus?

I'm not sure, if Pastabilities have a children's menu or not. I'm sure they would accommodate, if they can. One of the best restaurants, I have ever eaten at.

Please create more vegan options?

This was a public comment following your review of our vegan basil-walnut pesto: With our upcoming new dinner menu - scheduled to start Wednesday, May 30, 2018 - we will be offering, in addition to the vegan basil-walnut pesto, a vegan pasta bake, a… Read more

Do you have gluten free options?

We do not have a separate gluten free menu, but we do have gluten free options and can easily accommodate a gluten free diet. We offer gluten free penne as a pasta choice, and all of our pasta sauces are gluten free. Your server would also be able… Read more

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Francesca's Cucina - Chocolate mousse cake

Francesca's Cucina

(515 reviews)

$$$

Thank you Francesca's. Always excellent food. Atmosphere and service! Very accommodating. Would…read morerecommend whole heartedly.

I always have a great time going to Francesca's Cucina…read more Decided to get an early dinner with a 5:15 reservation in the dining area. My table was ready as soon as I arrived. I do recommend going to an earlier dinner there, as it gets very busy after 6:30. The service was lovely, very timely and I never felt rushed. Our server was very informative about the menu and answered every question I had. After ordering drinks our server let us place our appetizer order and informed us that after we were done with the app, they would start dinner for us. We got the bang bang calamari as an appetizer. Cooked beautifully. The calamari was not rubbery and the breading was crispy. Well seasoned and not overly spicy. Soups and salads were brought promptly after the appetizer. We never had a crowded table, very lovely service. I got the side Cesar salad and my partner got the Italian wedding soup. The salad wasn't a plain Cesar salad, it came with red peppers and olives. The soup was hot and tasted lovely. We used the bread that came with a tomato sauce in the soup as well, good combo. For dinner I enjoyed a filet mignon topped with garlic butter, garlic mashed potatoes, asparagus, and added 3 scallops. The filet was cooked perfectly! Very tender and melted in my mouth. Scallops were cooked beautifully as well. Everything was seasoned to perfection. For dessert we enjoyed the chocolate lava cake topped with a raspberry ice cream and chocolate drizzle. The chocolate lava cake wasn't very lava-y however, that didn't ruin my experience. I was weary of the raspberry ice cream, as I usually don't get a fruity ice cream. But it was very pleasant, the raspberry wasn't overwhelming and complemented the chocolate cake. Highly recommend Francesca's always! And I'm excited for the summer when they open outdoor dining again. All in all, I enjoyed my time. But I must add this restaurant is priceyyy. But hey, you get what you pay for.

Abbiocco by a mano - Appetizer special we ate half before pic.

Abbiocco by a mano

(123 reviews)

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Service and Food were great, we ordered so many things to try. They brought out bread with a "long…read morehot" butter to start. Then, For appetizers, the arancini, the polpette, the crab crostini, and the trapanese pizza. The Arancini were good, very cheesy. I loved the polpette - the meatballs had almost a crispy exterior, mix in the ricotta and they were excellent. The crab crostini special was just okay, not too special. The trapanese pizza was phenomenal - thin, crispy, cheesy. For entrees, with whatever room we had left, we tried the bolognese and the zozzona. Bolognese was good but the zozzona was great. The sauce was good and the sausage was very tasty. Wrapped it all up with an affogato. Would recommend!

Arrived for a Saturday evening meal were immediately seated and brought water. Service was fast and…read morefriendly. Tables were well spaced so you didn't feel crowded and could enjoy conversation without overhearing other tables. Got the meatballs and the special appetizer which I can't remember the name of but was ok not as good as it sounded. Ordered and enjoyed the Zozzona and Bolognese. Both were very good and portions were large. I think if you got one of each and mixed them together and served it would be an incredible dish. Of the two I preferred the Zozzona because of the sweet sausage. My dining partner enjoyed and finished the Bolognese. Good experience and flavorful food... But I still prefer an other Italian restaurant in Liverpool.

Strada Mia - Chicken Marsala

Strada Mia

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We visited Strada Mia for a special New Year's Eve dinner, and we had an outstanding experience…read more They had delightful seasonal cocktails - we tried the spiked hot chocolate and the Christmas Margarita. The food was delicious, and so much to choose from! We had the Arancini balls to start, and they were delicious. We both tried the soups, and I adored the micro grilled cheese that topped the tomato bisque - SUCH a cute garnish! We recommend you get your steak "Jimmy style" because WOW, there is soooo much flavor! The shrimp scampi was also excellent. The large portions gave us some good leftovers. We had to finish with cannolis to-go, and we were so happy we did. Our server was very attentive, even as the place was filling up on a holiday evening! We can't wait to go back and try more of their menu.

When we left, we said, "That was weird."…read more We booked a reservation for a graduation dinner where we were sat upstairs alone for a while. At the beginning, service was prompt. Our apps of meatballs and calamari were good but when we got our red wine, it was freezing. Then we were waiting for at least a half an hour for our food. My sister was starting to worry about getting to her graduation despite us booking 2 hours ahead of her ceremony. When we received our food, all meals came except mine which was about 10 mins after everyone else. The best meals were the Chicken Riggies & Chicken Milanese. The Chicken Piccata was very heavy of Dijon and the Chicken Marsala tasted like Chicken Teriyaki; needless to say, neither dish tasted like its traditional description. Lastly, the Clam Provencal was void of flavor. Half of our party left as soon as I got my food and we paid the check so we weren't late to the ceremony, but then the rest of our party was asked to leave for another group. Sadly, it was different than what we were hoping for.

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