When I googled "pasta downtown Phoenix", I was SUPER excited to see this spot pop up. I had eaten at this food truck a few years ago at the Pemberton, I had ordered the linguini garlic and oil w breaded chicken cutlet, and it was yummy! I was sad to see when they closed down. Imagine my delight to see them have a brick and mortar store! AMBIANCE: The place is honestly a little bit small, but they definitely work with what they've got. Expect lots of bar top seating and only four proper seated tables. The kitchen is also an open concept so you can see what all the people are doing. When you step in, you can smell the garlic smell in the air (mmm ), but you do end up smelling like that a little bit too. It was kinda noisy and the music was a little bit too loud for me (tho it was fun old school r&B jams). I had to scoot real close to my friend to hear what she was saying. The lighting is also reddish-blue, so not the cutest for pics of food and selfies. The place was bustling and busy the whole time we were there, good for them! FOOD: The menu is pretty limited; however, I would rather a place have a small menu with yummy food, rather than a large menu with mediocre items. For pasta, I do feel the pricing is a little bit on the higher side. However, the quality of the food is good and the flavors are yummy, so that makes up for it. Caesar salad: We got this to share and it was really good. I wished there was a stronger anchovy flavor; however, that is just personal preference. I loved the breadcrumbs on the salad. Linguini garlic and oil (I added a breaded chicken cutlet): The linguini was perfectly al dente (I don't usually like al dente pasta, don't come for me ) but I liked it! It was crispy w breadcrumbs and garlicky. The breaded chicken cutlet was perfectly crispy. I think the only thing I would have added was a teensy bit of salt. And I wish my linguini portion was a little bit bigger. Chicken vodka Parmesan: My friend got this and she liked it. I also thought it was good, not overly mushy. I also got a Jamaican cider and it was decent. They do have a varied drink menu as well, w beer, wine and cocktails. SERVICE: Being such a small spot, it's hard to have bad service, I feel. Our server was very attentive and checked up on us often. They also refilled our waters without asking, which was nice. OVERALL THOUGHTS: I was happy to see the food truck had evolved into this place. My friend enjoyed her food and so did I. The total bill ended up being $100 after tip, so maybe on the higher side, but I felt it was worth it for me. The rules are strict here though (no substitutions, etc) so please don't be fussy or rude to staff, otherwise you will literally end up paying for it. We left, full and happy but also smelling like eau de garlic (no regrets though! ) I would definitely come back to this place and try some other things! read more

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Best Italian I've had here in phoenix! Not only was the food amazing but the place was pleasant on the eyes . Great for laid back business or to bring your date :) well done saint pasta ! Will be back read more

Service and food was excellent. A little over priced but what can you expect during these trying times.

I was so looking forward to eating here because the food all looked amazing. Unfortunately they lost our order and we didn't have time to stay, but we did try the Caesar salad. It was great. One thing to consider is the music didn't necessarily fit the atmosphere if you're OK with NC-17 music that loud and hard to have conversation. I'll probably give them another try because the menu looks amazing read more

Great food, service and music! Came here for the first time last night after seeing a video review about it and I had a great time. Would definitely come back again read more

Saint Pasta - American Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Great quick service. Menu is straightforward and ordering is simple as there are no modifications. The quality of the pasta and the flavor of the sauce are great and the prices are extremely reasonable considering that. Will have to come back whenever I come back to town, would recommend to anybody in the area. read more

Amazing birthday dinner! We ordered one of everything on the menu and shared, and every dish was excellent. The food is outstanding. The Caesar salad was unlike anything we've had before and was my absolute favorite (not sharing their house secret ). The pasta was cooked perfectly and the sauces were spot on. The staff is friendly, attentive, and works like a well-oiled machine. The owner is present, greeting and chatting with guests, which really adds to the experience. The restaurant is very clean with a relaxing industrial feel. Parking is convenient despite the location. Don't let reviews about the owner's attitude scare you off. He clearly cares about his business and his staff and has zero tolerance for nonsense. The menu is exactly what's offered, and dishes are not altered--which is why they're able to operate so smoothly and consistently. If you're very picky or need modifications, this may not be the place for you--but if you appreciate great food done right, you'll love it. Highly recommend. Arrive early or expect a wait. read more

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We started with the garlic bread, which was amazing. I ordered the gnocchi, and Otto got the rigatoni vodka and added a cutlet. The cutlet was incredible, thin with just the right amount of breading. We will definitely be coming back! If Guy Fieri hasn't checked this place out yet, he definitely should. read more

Saint Pasta - American Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Here for the clout... JK. Really saints here bc the persecution of these haters is relentless. I've been rocking with Saint Pasta since their food truck days, and let me tell you sum: they still deliver every single time. The flavors? Fire. The quality? Unmatched. The vibes? Immaculate. Every bite feels like a warm hug from your favorite European nonna (even if you've never had one). I've never been to Italy, but I grew up spending summers (and some winters) in NYC, and this place hits that nostalgic spot hard. Like back when food actually tasted good and you got what you paid for. Also, can we talk about the staff? Always kind, always cool, always going above and beyond. So YES, the founder's notes--especially about tipping--are 100% called for. If you've never worked in food service or customer-facing roles, you truly have no idea the things miserable people will say and do to someone just trying to serve them with dignity. It's gross. Tip your servers, check your attitude, and respect the space. Saint Pasta is that place. Periodt. read more

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Good news: the restaurant is small with limited table and bar-type seating. Service was good and the size of the food portions were large and delicious! This is where the good news ends. Bad news: the hip hop, rap music was SO DEAFENING AND SO LOUD, it took away from the enjoyment of dinner and the inability to hold a conversation. read more

We came on a Friday night around 5:30pm and it was getting busy. The service was really good, we were greeted by the host and our server was super sweet. This is a spot to check out at least once and would be fun for a night out. It's not my style, but I can see why people like it. It gives off the vibe of a bar setting, the music was playing really loud. The menu is small, so it isn't hard to choose what to order. There are comments on the menu that seem a little threatening and intimidating towards customers? There is a difference between being rude vs. constructive feedback. I understand everyone has different expectations and tastes when it comes to restaurants. Factors that determined my review rating was the price, food, ambiance, and service. You can tell the chicken is hand breaded and made in house, it was the best thing we tried that night. I wish the pesto in the gnocchi had more flavor, it was creamy. The salad was unique and had a strong lemon flavor. ig: @cravingswithcat read more

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I took myself on a solo date here and enjoyed it. I know they are typically busy but I got seated right away as a single walk in. The building is tight. Every seat feels a bit cramped though I'm not sure if the same is true for outside. The service is incredible and you could see it was all hands on deck to preserve the customer experience. I ordered the rigatoni vodka with a breaded chicken cutlet, and a can of Diet Coke. The noodles were perfectly al dente. The texture was amazing and I was very happy with the portion size. The sauce is really the only thing I have a small issue with. It was good, don't get me wrong, but it seemed to be lacking. I didn't taste any extraordinary ingredients or flavor coming from it. That said, the consistency was perfect. Many pasta places don't serve enough sauce, but Saint Pasta is generous I wasn't running out of sauce by the end of my dish. I am autistic so I wear headphones everywhere I go. The music is loud if you are sound sensitive, so consider that in advance. read more

Great food and service! Delicious pasta, cooked to perfection. One of the best places I've eaten at for a long time. A must try!

After coming across Saint Pasta on Yelp, my fiancé and I were excited to try it out. We live a mere 10 minute walk away so there was nothing stopping us, although some of their replies to reviews made me raise an eyebrow. How foolish was I to let an internet presence deter me from trying Saint Pasta. In 6 months, we have visited 4+ times and have to convince ourselves to not go weekly. Every single bite is delectable and will have you licking your plate clean. My favorite is obviously the rigatoni, with the lemon bucatini coming in close second. I ALWAYS add the ricotta ball bc duh?? My fiancé loves the chicken parm and refuses to stray due to its consistent deliciousness. We often eat in complete silence. Their menu is small, but intentional. We loved the garlic bread and mozzarella sticks, although are always full from the pasta. Have yet to try the Caesar salad as the dressing is made with anchovies and they don't accept modifications (doesn't bother us but just a note). Their wine is all natural- which is really cool and yummy. I must say my absolute favorite thing on the menu was the Caprese Martini which I was told is seasonal. Holy shit. You haven't lived until you've had this martini... pls bring it back... Saint Pasta is doing everything right. The vibes are high, service is fast, efficient and friendly. We've been during the week + weekends yet have never waited for a seat for more than 10 mins. Bar seating is great too, you get to watch the Sopranos plus the staff slay in the kitchen. This is your sign to get your ass to Saint Pasta NEOWWW. read more

Ambiance: small simple place Food: I ordered the rigatoni vodka ($20), it doesn't come with protein and if you want to add chicken it's $7. Pricey pasta but I've had it before and loved it so I thought it would be worth it Service: everything was fine until... my friend ordered the vodka pasta and it was too spicy for her, due to dietary reasons she can't eat spice. She then asked to exchange it for something else. Later on when the bill came, the server, Jocelyn, told us she was going to charge her for both pastas. We questioned why as she didn't eat the first one. She had the manager come over and he proceeded to say he would give her 50% off for the pasta she didn't eat. We still didn't think this was fair. We explained that it didn't say on the menu that it was spicy and he answered with "it's common knowledge that vodka sauce is spicy" he said he was a chef from New Jersey and has always known it to be spicy. He proceeded to argue with us for a few minutes and we explained that we should've been told at the time they took it away that it was going to be charged. This is what finally made him take the pasta off the bill. Very bad experience that will definitely keep me from coming back or suggesting it to anyone. The friends I was with were visiting and this gave them a bad representation of Phoenix. read more

Saint Pasta - Bar - American Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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I was so excited to hear that Saint Pasta was opening a brick & mortar location after visiting their food truck several times when it was at the Pemberton. I wasn't sure how seating would go with no reservations being taken and it being first Friday but we lucked out and were able to snag seats at the bar without a more than 10 min wait. The space is cozy but had loud vibrant music, fun mood lighting and the Sporanos playing in the background. The bartenders were so friendly and the food did not disappoint. The rigatoni vodka with the ricotta on top was delicious and saucy with a hint of a kick. The cheesecake for dessert, just yum. I can't wait to see what they add to the menu after the soft opening. I will be back. read more

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It was my first time in Arizona and I wanted to see what the hype was about the food. The service and an ambience of the place was very nice, but the food had no seasoning which made me fairly disappointed. I also felt like I could not truly express my opinion there because there is a fee for 30% if you are rude, which sounds fair, but honestly scared me from telling them that I did not enjoy the food. read more

Listen to meeeeeee lol our host had the most gorgeous hair ever The space was immaculate The vibes were amazing Music on point The cocktails - errrrmaaagawwddd soooo good! I literally went with my fave ladies and if they would have let me order everything I would have lol the caprese - too die for - the Caesar salad was divine - the pasta and the cutlets - just bury me alive now lol - it was just sooo good - easy garage parking - the perfect amount of space inside - looooovvveee ittttt read more

It's brand new so their menu is very limited. I'm excited to see their menu expansion soon. No matter tho because the vodka rigatoni with cutlet was chefs kiss! Very fresh pasta and chicken cutlet was fried perfectly. I Will be coming back to try their drinks for sure. The vibe of of this place was very cool too, great bar, and music playing. It is kinda small, so def get there early. It was packed by 6pm for a Wednesday night. read more

Saint Pasta - Rigatoni with cutlet - American Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Food and service were excellent. Great date night spot. Got on a waitlist for two and was in pretty quickly. read more

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Despite only just soft opening, Saint Pasta is already one of the best if not the best pasta restaurant in town! I ordered their spaghetti with garlic + oil (aglio e olio) w/chicken cutlet and a dollop of their whipped ricotta. The breadcrumbs and that pinch of chili flake keeps things interesting mixing both texture and flavor. It's one of those dishes that just tastes like a home-cooked meal but is clearly elevated. Bar vibe with exceptional service + food. Can't recommend this place enough. read more

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My friends and I went to Saint pasta on 1/3, we've all been fans of the sauce for a while now so we were excited to finally have a restaurant to visit. The wait was about 25 minutes, which wasn't a problem since there are multiple bars nearby to grab a drink. By the time we finished our cocktails next-door, they were ready to see us. Our waitress was inviting and extremely friendly. I would be happy to sit in Jessica's section again! We got a bottle of wine and three entrées. All were delicious and will definitely come back for more. The cheesecake was phenomenal. I ordered one to go for my husband, but ended up eating it myself. We will definitely be back! read more

Saint Pasta - American Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

It might be that my expectations were far higher. It might be that I've had really fantastic Italian New York, New Jersey style and Scottsdale in the past it might be that me and my wife are Italian from New Jersey New York and we have a different level than everyone else. It certainly not bad. It's actually very good but I was hoping for five star good read more

This place is so cozy. It's small and such a simple menu. It's easier to go if it's just 2 of you but I have seen a group of 8 girls snag a table too. They do have an outside patio that's shaded and the vibe inside the restaurant is pretty chill. I recommend sharing a few items and doing it family style so you can taste anything. read more

Love the vibe of this place. Amazing pasta dishes. Definitely add the chicken cutlet and don't skip the salad! The caesar salad is incredible. read more

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I really enjoyed saint pasta, the menu is on the smaller side but they do each item really well (and that's all that matters). Started off with a few of their cocktails and then shared a few apps with friends-the Cesar salad was a great starter, also tried the fries (the aioli it came with was delicious!) Got the vodka pasta and added the chicken and ricotta. It all was really good, but does get a bit pricey for a bowl of pasta with any additions- as pasta starts at $20 and the ricotta adds $3 and chicken another $7. read more

Saint Pasta - Vodka pasta with chicken and ricotta adds - American Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

While the decor and menus scream a bit too millennial for my tastes, the pasta and chicken here are pretty good. I am always a fan of concise menus and as expected the dishes were executed well just a tad small for the price. read more

Saint Pasta is the best pasta in Arizona! I first tried it in 2021 out of their food truck and I was SO excited to see a restaurant open. I went the first week and the service was incredible, the food amazing, and the drinks were the perfect cherry on top. The cost is 100% worth it for the quality and portion sizes. The atmosphere with the loud music and lighting plus the Sopranos playing just made the experience even better. Will be back plenty of times! read more

Saint Pasta - Cheesecake - American Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Had this place for the first time at their food truck and loved it. Bought their sauce in the mean time to hold me over. Of course I had to check out their brick and mortar spot now that it was finally opened. Tried their ceasar salad which was amazing along with their garlic pinsa(also yum). They were unfortunately out of their chicken dishes so just added the cutlet on top of my pasta. We also got the cheesecake which was AMAZING! Overall the food is exactly how I remember it. The place is cute. We got there when it opened so seating was super fast. There is also parking in the garages nearby which is super nice. Only critique I have was the service could have been a bit better. I didn't think it was too busy but it was hard to get our waitresses attention sometimes to order, get things like additional plates so we coule share the apps or water refills. Beyond that, really good food and excited to check it out again to try the new additions to their menu along with the chicken parm dishes we weren't able to try the first time. read more

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Great pasta and wine. Gnocchi Pesto, add a cutlet and ricotta. Great stuff. If you want modifications just go to Olive Garden or use the Taco Bell app. Ride the wave they are giving you here. read more

I really loved the atmosphere and the service was great everyone was really nice! The biggest thing for me was the taste of the food. I really loved the fresh pasta however I just felt as though the sauce was lacking flavor. However I did really enjoy the garlic pinsa bread but you have to really like garlic! I got the rigatoni vodka with a chicken cutlet. There was just no dimension to the sauce. My partner got the spaghetti garlic and oil although I liked this one better I felt the same about the make of the sauce. It tasted like lemon more than anything else. read more

Saint Pasta - Garlic pinsa - American Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Can I give more than five stars please? I have been following Saint Pasta since the days of their food truck and have been waiting to try the restaurant for a couple years, but was never able to get to the truck or restaurant. Tonight we had the chance to go. I knew what to expect with the music and the menu, I knew that you don't go there and be a dick because they have the right to be a dick back. I brought my husband who only knew of Saint Pasta through the jars of sauce I used to buy at Luci's and I told him, "This is kinda like a cult online," and I prepared him to know not to ask for anything different than what's on the menu, (like the soup Nazi from Seinfeld). So we went in knowing that it would be a particular vibe. And OMG what a vibe it was! We were greeted right away and had the opportunity to dine at the bar which was a show in itself! The level of attention the cooks give to each dish, from tossing a Caesar (which was tangy and so delicious!) to grating Parm on top of their famous chicken Parm! You can tell everyone cares about the food, the service and the vibe there. Lily was awesome, took our order, offered suggestions, kept our water filled. The bartender even stopped by to make sure we liked our drinks (Tito's Cosmo and a martini). We got the lemon buccatini and the OG chicken Parm after we devoured the Caesar (which is enough salad for 2-3 people!) Yes the music is loud, but it's part of the package and also, I loved that they played some Bieber and Action Johnson on the playlist. After my husband and I finished the last bite, he looked at me and said, "holy fuck that was good!" Go prepared and have fun. Prices were also not bad at all. I see some people complain about portion sizes but they're wrong! Chicken Parm as big as your face. Pasta dishes were not skimpy either! If you're looking for a vibey yummy Italian restaurant, Saint Pasta is the place! Thanks to all who made our first trip to SP an awesome experience! read more

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I have been a fan since the early days when they had their food truck. Pasta, sauces, chicken parm, cocktails, wine, Etc. Everything is incredible. Be sure you try the dessert. Yeah, I seem like I am a person of many words. I just get to the words that are important. Go try it and make the decision for yourself. And for all the whiner complainers, keep it moving. read more

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A great location in Downtown Phoenix; small place that lends itself to a very cozy feeling. The long bar places diners, as if, immersed in the kitchen. The menu is simple, but the food is spectacular. Edible enticement awaits with every dish. Hands down the Caprese Martini is the MOST delicious drink I have encountered in Phoenix. read more

Went there last night by myself & no regrets. Absolutely loved it. I forgot my leftovers though :( 10000/10. Vibes, music, food, staff. Allll straight I love y'all so much read more

Long time regular, first time reviewer. Best chicken parm I've had since Little Italy! The vibes are immaculate. Yes, I do want to bop along to Juvenile while eating bomb Italian thank you. My millennial heart is full. The staff are all hardworking and nice, and the quality of the food is worth every penny. read more

Bruschetta martini was OUT of this world. If you are a savory girly, get it. Pasta with red sauce was awesome but I can't stop thinking about the Caesar salad. ABSOLUTELY amazing. I miss it so bad. Get the Caesar salad!!!! read more

Update: Just saw all the ludicrous threats the owner made to yelp reviewers that were less than 4 stars. Like I said the food isn't worth the price, the experience is mid, and there are better options out there. Unhinged and a grown child has a name and its Racan. Hopefully the owner is able to run this for longer then his previous ventures. I was super stoked to see them reopening after the last 2/3 year hiatus especially in downtown as I didn't know of any other great affordable quality pasta place in the area. With the rigatoni, cutlet and ricotta it came to about $30 in their new location; which to be honest I didn't feel like was at the right price point given their food truck days the pasta bowl was PACKED and cost about $20 with the cutlet; and in this case the portion was mid and the pasta was good but I could not tell much of a difference in quality from the food truck days other than the portion was much smaller. The cheesecake was divine though and the staff was very friendly and accommodating! Definitely a special occasion craving personally. Atmosphere wise I could dig the tattoo parlor lighting and pew seating vibe but the music is definitely as loud as they advertise. read more

Less than impressed. The food was good, but there were so many other things that did not make this experience worth it. My mom had been in contact via Instagram as they required reservations for a party of 6 or more. After some back and forth, we secured a reservation for my husband, two kids and my parents. We followed the recommendation of ordering according to the menu, small pasta portions, but chicken large enough to share. My kids are young, 4 and 6, so they don't eat a ton. We ordered a couple starters, two salads, a chicken dish to share and 3 pastas. My dad decided to order a fourth last minute as he saw the portion sizes were small. When the food arrived we were shocked as to how large the portions were. Long story short, they had us ordering from the family style menu, not ever mentioning to us that was the case. They nonchalantly left us with a $500 tab and not once mentioned how much food we were ordering or that we might not need that fourth dish because there was a lot already ordered. And really, it was only 4 adults, my kids eat very little. We spoke with the manager and he said, oh well I sent you the family style menu when we talked online. That was not the case and my mom went back through her messages to prove it. The manager did discount the bill slightly, but by no means made the situation right. Another reason I'll not be going back to this restaurant was the extremely loud music with vulgar profanity. We mentioned this to the manager on our way out and he said, yeah we've received that feedback before, but didn't really care. I guess they don't want to welcome families or many other groups that wouldn't appreciate that environment. The restaurant's don't give a rats attitude and rules about dining and eating will not get them very far. Lastly, we tried to resolve this with the restaurant as they requested before posting a review, but that got us nowhere. With all the great restaurants in Phoenix, this one I would skip entirely. Far better options outside of Saint Pasta. read more

Food was excellent, I enjoy a smaller menu. Sadly the beer that we wanted had just arrived and wasn't cold. The staff was very upfront with us and offered an alternative, which I appreciated because I think I would've hated a warm beer more than a different beer. read more