This place knocks it out of the park every time. From the spicy tomato oil, to the carbonara, specials to old standbys it is all mouthwatering. Classic dishes mixed with more creative ones makes it a crowd pleaser. Plus the service is outstanding. I can't say enough good things about this place. Some of our favs: Cheesy garlic bread Carbonera All the desserts especially the Biscoff cake!! Riggies Tomato oil read more

tonight was my first time eating at the restaurant. I have been to the bakery many times for many years, all good and wonderful there, keep it up. Not too thrilled with the food. for a drink, a black cherry Saranac bottle was not cold just room temperature. Sonoma Caesar salad same, not very cool and it was a struggle to taste any 'Caesar' in it, mainly white lettuce, weak. Alfredo rigatoni pasta just warm, very runny like melted butter, worst of all the blackened chicken had a bitter taste like a medicine bitter and under cooked, I had them toss it. I felt like I gave them 50 bucks for half room temp lettuce and some runny noodles and a soda. Would you come back? Oh and the meatball appetizer was ok until I dipped it in that hot tomato sauce which is awful-tastes cheap. bread very good though! read more

Came here to celebrate a friend's 50th bday and we couldn't be happier. The staff, the place and the food was a 10/10. I had the braised short ribs, best meal I've ever had. read more

This was my first time eating at Pastabilities and I was excited to try it considering all the hype it has. The atmosphere of the restaurant was dark and moody with different pockets of dining rooms lit by various orangey-red light fixtures. The service was very good and our waitress was attentive but not overbearing. The hot tomato oil starter they're known for lives up to its praise. However, the bread it came with could have been better quality and warmer. For my main course, I got the Spicy Bolognese with rigatoni and a side salad. It was okay, but left me a bit disappointed. The sauce didn't have much flavor and I found myself salting it a lot. It was also not spicy. My mother got the Braised Short Rib Stroganoff. It's definitely a heavier dish with its cream sauce, but the meat was notably delicious along with the mushrooms. Overall, it's a good restaurant, but overhyped. I would go back and order something different. read more

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Always a great place, food consistent and service always first rate. The fact that it is always crowded speaks to the quality of the place

What can I say other than fabulous! This is a great place to have a nice bite and conversation for two or a big loud group. If your here for dinner bring a hearty appetite. Great fun eclectic decore and beautiful sexy entrées. It's awesome that they offer half portions of there fresh pastas. We enjoyed many and they all were spot on made with wonderful ingredients and tossed with love. Our server Avery our server was attentive and delightful, guiding us through the menu with ease and a smile. Didn't see a manager though who needs them when you have a staff that treats you line your their personal guest. Bravo! read more

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We choose this restaurant due to all the good ratings and it did not disappoint! Everything was really well done. The appetizer bread and dip was so good we licked the plate clean. The pasta I had was pappardelle with vodka sauce. Fabulous!!! My husband had chicken gnocchi (instead of rigatoni) with the spicy sauce. He really enjoyed it. The portions were quite large so we were not able to finished either meal. Can't wait to visit again to try something different on the menu! read more

Pastabilities is an awesome pasta place right in the downtown of Syracuse. Disclaimer, you will need to make a reservation by calling ahead or stopping by the restaurant. I went by at 4pm on a weekend and they put me on the waitlist for 2-2.5 hours - we went home to wait, and we were seated at 6:30. But also disclaimer, it's definitely worth it. The restaurant itself is very popular with a full and active bar. It's modern yet casual inside, and they had very cute holiday decorations! Every table gets a basket of fresh bread with their signature tomato and hot oil dipping sauce which is to die for. (You can actually buy a jar to go!) The menu is full of tons of yummy customizable pastas and other Italian entrees. I ordered the spicy chicken riggies ($22) - a spicy creamy tomato sauce with rigatoni and grilled chicken. The portion was huge - I actually ate the second half for lunch the next day. The sauce was rich and tasty, the pasta was delicious and al dente. My friends got the bolognese and the lasagna and spoke highly of them. I'll definitely be back here when I'm in Syracuse again! read more

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Lunch and dinner both have different vibes, but are both good in their own right. You will most likely wait (in line for lunch or for a table at dinner) but it's worth it. Parking is tough, it's downtown so not unexpected, but be prepared if you're not familiar with the area. read more

Food was excellent - except the carbonara. The carbonara tasted like straight cream. Prob worst I've had. Other than that we loved the food & can't wait to return. Host staff, server, timing, overall cleanliness, table cleanliness, restrooms, 10/10. (Call ahead/wait list program sucks, never could get anyone on phone) read more

Definitely a Syracuse classic. It is a bit crowded in there, but makes sense considering it is one of the more popular spots. I usually get the Hot Vodka and it always hits. Also can't miss their bread and Hot Tom. read more

Best pasta and sauce I have ever had not just in Syracuse but anywhere. I normally order the sauce from their website but having it at the restaurant tastes much better. read more

If you have not tried this place, you have to! They make their own fresh pasta and offer free bread and tomato oil to start, both of which are delicious. I got the whicky whicky chicken riggies with Campanella so I could get the fresh pasta option. It was very spicy and delicious. Server was very attentive and friendly. The only so limited reservations. A month out they had 4, 4:15 and 8 and 8:15. We arrived at 3:50 to a huge line waiting for them to open at 4 pm. We were told this is normal. It took us about 8 minutes to get seated, so they were moving people in pretty quickly. read more

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Food is always good . Service offers multiple options. I'm not wild about the QR code menus or online ordering but it works. It's just cause I am an old boomer Luddite. Ambiance is warm and sociable. It's convenient. Parking can be a challenge or expensive during high volume times. The bread . Don't get me started. I'm absolutely addicted. A go-to for sit down dining. read more

Fire Pasta Tasty Beverages Chill Spot Would definitely come back to try another dish read more

Pastabilities - Chicken Parm wriggys - Italian Near Me - Syracuse, New York

The food was delicious, the place was packed to the brim, and the service was superb.

Oh. My. Pasta. This place is amazing! The pasta is made from scratch and aways cooked to the perfect texture, the customer service is fantastic and the atmosphere is comfortable and relaxing! I had the angel hair pasta with the carbonara, my friend had the hot tom alfredo and my sister had the pesto fredo! The portions are huge, so we all got a half portions and still had leftovers! My sister had the pineapple rhubarb sangria and LOVED IT! If you're in the area, this is a must go! Make sure to make a reservation because the fill up quickly on the weekends and the waitlist does as well! read more

Pastabilities - Italian Near Me - Syracuse, New York

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Great food and great service. Was visiting Syracuse U with my daughter. Called ahead, they said come right over. Restaurant just opened and we're the first seated. It was only 4pm a little early for dinner. But it worked because we were starving. Both our dishes were fabulous. Waiters were attentive and polite. 5 stars. read more

This was our second time here, hands down our favorite restaurant in Syracuse! Stopped for lunch this time as it was New Year's Eve and knew I'd be crazy during dinner service. Everything was truly fantastic, delicious food, overly attentive and positive staff, get ambiance... even the bathroom is top notch . Between the two of us we've now tried four different dishes during our visits and every one was fantastic. I wish this restaurant was on my hometown I'd spend every special occasion there! read more

We got rerouted from Buffalo airport to Syracuse en route home and I found this place on Yelp, wanting to avoid airport food at all costs. The food was excellent and the service was also A+. I called and placed an order right when they opened and mentioned that I was flying out and needed my order quickly. They had it ready in 15 minutes and everything was delicious. My kids gobbled up their whole wheat fettuccini with Olive oil and cheese; the wife enjoyed her walnut pesto pasta, and my hot vodka was the perfect mix of spice and cream. I would say that the cheesy bread was just pretty good, but not an essential order as their regular bread is probably all we needed and just as good. The homemade chocolate chip cookies were a great finishing touch. It is a little pricey as with tip it was about $100. But I am happy to pay a little more for quality food and quality service. Thanks Syracuse Yelpers for this great find. read more

The food was delicious, I ordered a Bolognese. It definitely hit the spot along with the fresh bread and sauce. The service was excellent, our waitress was very polite and attentive to our party of 6 girls. The ambiance I think is my favorite! Love the decor and the feel of the space. They also blocked the cold in the front of the house. That's so nice for our winters in Cuse. I highly recommend going on a weekday. Otherwise you may have to wait at the bar for a while. That's fine if you want to drink a few. Or a bottle of wine to share read more

Coolest spot in Armory Square, great vibe and atmosphere. Love the beer selection, and the flexible and amazing pasta dishes truly show their abilities! It's a must-do if you are downtown. read more

The Tom oil and bread to start was to die for. We got an incredible burrata with mango chutney, Thai chili, mint and spiced peaches and the pesto/alfredo Campanella pasta Fantastic. Justin was our server and was super friendly, knowledgeable and had a great vibe. We will be back! Note: The waitlist is no joke, we called at 4pm and were seated at 7:45. read more

You know when a local restaurant is good as you can't get in without a reservation! The restaurant is casual and very loud. Wait staff is Excellent! The food was Excellant. Come visit Syracuse and plan to make a stop here for dinner. Pastabilities is a great place to enjoy some great pasta dishes and the red dipping sauce is very good but a little spicy for me but it's very popular. read more

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First, not ADA compliant. We waited an hour. My mother is clearly using a cane and then after an hour they were going to put us in the back room that you need to go up stairs. When we asked for a table on the first floor. The attendant stated she would have to be put us back on the waitlist and it would be another hour wait. Completely disappointing experience. Shameful how we were treated. read more

Well done! I sprung a relative from his old-folks home and he requested Italian food. From the smile on his face, I'm glad we took him here. The spicy pasta sauce was just the right amount of spicy. Everyone who had the traditional meatballs loved them. The vegan meatballs were things of beauty. The salads were also perfect. I'll be back. read more

Pastabilities - Italian Near Me - Syracuse, New York

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Service wait time is long. Just to get our entrees was an hour after being seated. The food itself was good. The hot tomato sauce they use for the bread service was by far my favorite part of the entire meal! They need to bottle that up and sell it. DELICIOUS!!!! read more

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I was truly looking forward to trying this restaurant, however experiencing the mass chaos that accompanies getting a table was not worth it. You cannot book a reservation for under 8 people. Call ahead is the only option. The phone lines open at 4. After calling at 4 we received a seating time of 2 to 2.5 hours. We were not told that there would be a text notice with a 1 minute window to accept the a table is ready in 5 minutes. Literally. So we missed our window by showing up at 6:15. We got put on the "next available table list". It was so overcrowded by the hostess with people picking up take out and so many others probably all in the same situation. So we wasted 45 minutes waiting in a crowd when we were there at 6:15. I even called to say we were almost there but there was no grace given. No one explained these "call ahead" rules so we were blindsided by it. I also took offense to the joy and condescending tone of the hostess as she now explained this policy. We were first timers, impression is everything. Will not go back. We were celebrating a division one meet day; our college student was starving and exhausted. We traveled 5 hours to Syracuse. After a long day this is not the experience you want to have. Solution: take reservations. If your getting inconvenienced by no shows, hold a credit card to ensure people hold their reservations read more

I had the vodka sauce pasta. It was good, but felt the portion was small. The bread dip is really good that they give you. I got the sangria. It wasn't as sweet as I like it though. **PRO TIP** Make a reservation or use their call ahead service!!!! A table for 2 can be a 2-3 hour wait. Ever during the week! No joke! It's crazy. And there's really no where to wait. read more

So good! The food is awesome, especially their hot tom sauce. Good wine list, fun restaurant. The service was incredible, and the bartenders were so kind. The free bread and sauce was INCREDIBLE. Somewhat loud, but it wasn't too bad! read more

Pastabilities - Max Pasta's Creamy Mac and Cheese Bake - Italian Near Me - Syracuse, New York

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Delicious! The tomato oil is famous for a reason. We went for lunch and the service was super casual, fast, and friendly. Otherwise, it's almost impossible to get in. Wish they were open for lunch on the weekends since it's so hard to find a place that does good pasta like they do. The space is intimate, welcoming, unique, and clean. Definitely will go back for lunch soon! read more

We had the absolute best experience at Pastabilities! The atmosphere was great, our waitress rocked, and this might have been the best pasta we have ever had. Surely when we are back in Syracuse we will have plans to return!! read more

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Last night I went on a date, the 4th to be exact. It's one of those restaurants that creates a connection with who you are with that no other place can. There's not a single place around Syracuse that comes to mind when I think about place with the perfect menu, top to bottom, than Pastabilities. The service alone is well above average, not over the top but not negligent by any means. They recognize who they are waiting on and the vibe of each table and tailor their service to them individually. First or 64th date, this is my pick 9 times out of 10. * Spicy Hot Tomato Oil * Bolognese * Homemade Pasta (Pesto) 5 stars easily. read more

Pastabilities is always crowded for a reason! The bread with dipping sauce is a great way to start the meal. They have an excellent selection of pastas and sauces, drinks and appetizers. The scrimp and scallop scampi with garlic lemon sauce was amazing. The atmosphere is fun and makes you feel welcome. Always a good time here! read more

Pastabilities - Shrimp and scallop scampi - Italian Near Me - Syracuse, New York

Over hyped. I don't know why people are crazy for this place. Either they don't know the Italian cuisine well or are clueless.

Stopped into Pasta's at 8:00 on a Tuesday night. Place was filled as per usual, you won't be able to find a night where the place is dead- and for good reason. I sat at the bar, where full food service is available. I ordered a mango rum punch to drink, which was delicious. I've never had a bad cocktail here. To start off the meal each guest receives a house appetizer, spicy hot tomato oil and fresh stretch bread. Always classic, the tomato oil is addicting but the stretch bread is the real star- it's baked fresh every day directly across the street. I also ordered calamari to start. A generous portion and nicely fried. Even better when dipped into their 50/50 sauce. For my entree I decided on linguini (made in house) in spicy hot tomato oil. The sauce is obviously delicious as stated before, but the pasta is just as good. Cooked to a nice al dente, you won't be disappointed. The bartender was very nice and attentive, really great service. My bill came to 46 and change. Not bad for a cocktail, appetizer, and entree (especially since it was all so good!) If you haven't been to Pasta's before, you need to go. It's a Syracuse staple for good reason. read more

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Superb experience all around. Unfortunately we arrived without a reservation and the place was packed. We were just a party of 2 and ended up sitting at the bar where they offered full service. Our bartender was out of this world. Not only was he friendly and made great drinks but incredibly knowledgeable about the full menu. Made many great suggestions and I overheard him doing the same for other guests around us. I think his name was Jace, he was great. Bread and sauce with hot oil as a table app is incredible. Pasta was fresh and sauce was packed with flavor. Would 100000% return if we're in town again. Thanks for the great food and wonderful service! read more

Highly disappointed. Sat at the bar. Said house wine I was given a premium wine. What do you like? Sure I'll take that one. Three glasses later cost me $42. The third glass was the bottom of the bottom and I was short three sips was asked what I wanted to order I said after my first drink, I'll place an order, just let me know what you want the food and sat in the window and the pasta was soggy and the chicken was dry and hard and rubbery. The portion size was decent but the cooking and the flavor and everything was disgusting overrated place. read more

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I had the breakfast foccacia as carry out and it was fantastic. It was even better dipped in the hot tomato oil. Every bite was very flavorful and the texture of the foccacia was crispy and chewy. read more

this cutie little spot in downtown Syracuse is just great! the atmosphere here is great, candles at the table, pitcher of water, the works. the food was good. are you hungry for che? if so, this is the place for you! all the fancy pasta dishes can't leave the kitchen without an unhelpful helping of the stuff! the service was subpar, but that's just because our server was weird. also, one of the servers have my name so they kept calling it. read more

Pastabilities - food - Italian Near Me - Syracuse, New York