Such a gem, this place! I've driven by this corner leaving downtown MANY times and we finally had a moment to grab a meal. At Tempo Di Pasta, the food and staff were just amazing. Their pasta is made in house and it's deliciously fresh. Perfectly cooked. The ambiance was just a cool vibe. Food Pictured: Ravioli di Funghi (wild mushroom ravioli, tomatoes, fontina sauce, parmigiano (v)) Arrabbiata with Campanelle pasta (shrimp, spicy Pomodoro sauce, scallions, lemon bread crumbs) Bucatini Nero with squid ink (bucatini, calamari, octopus, shrimp, pomodoro sauce, calabrian peperoncino)...I ate it ALL and I'm still full. Bread to grab that sauce read more

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Fantastic and authentic. Tiny restaurant with limited hours -- This is probably the best Italian food in the area. The ingredients are fresh, the service is friendly and gregarious, the food is delicious and exceptional. I have enjoyed several different dishes on multiple occasions now and can say without question that this food is exceptional and rare outside Italy. Everything in this space is authentic, from the relatively short menu to the service it is a treat to have such an excellent meal for what amounts to a very good price. No question, in Frederick this is consistently the best Italian food served with care and pleasure. I have not had a single issue with anything over perhaps 6 dining experiences here. It is an absolute pleasure to enjoy a lovey glass of wine with the outstanding pasta dishes! If Fredrick needs anything, it is more small and outstanding restaurants like this where quality and value are in harmony. read more

Had a great lunch here today. It was packed so we are outside. Everything was wonderful. read more

Tempo Di Pasta - Outside - Food Trucks Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

The food is amazing since it's all fresh and homemade (including the pasta)! Great service and the staff is very welcoming. It's a small restaurant, so you may have to wait for seating or eat outside...but worth the wait. read more

A True Gem of Italian Cuisine! Tempo Di Pasta is an absolute treasure for anyone who loves authentic Italian food. From the moment you walk in, the warm atmosphere and aroma of fresh ingredients transport you straight to Italy. Every dish is made with love and precision. The pasta is clearly homemade--perfectly al dente and bursting with flavor. I had the milanesa and fettuccine pasta with chicken in vodka sauce, and it was hands down one of the best I've had outside of Italy. Rich, comforting, and incredibly satisfying. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about the food they serve. Whether you're a longtime Italian food lover or just discovering the magic of fresh pasta, Tempo Di Pasta is a must-visit. This place doesn't just serve food--it delivers a true Italian experience. I'll definitely be coming back again and again! read more

Tempo Di Pasta - Food Trucks Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

Updating to add photos from our most recent visit. Everything I wrote previously, I stand by. read more

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Fried Risotto was good. Not having tap water was very inconvenient. I know he has to make money but no ice no tap water are too extreme. Even 5 stars restaurants offer those. Chicken Milanese was completely overcooked. Chicken was way overcooked and dry as hell. Pasta was very mushy. Flavor was very bland. read more

Tempo Di Pasta - As you can tell, chicken is overcooked. - Food Trucks Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

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I was looking for restaurant recommendations in Frederick and I found Tempo Di Pasta. I recommend this restaurant to everyone and anyone. The food was fabulous and service was excellent! We were greeted by the owner as soon as we entered. He asked if we had been there before, and we told him it was our first time. He welcomed us and explained that all of their pastas were made in-house, and they had a beautiful selection of fresh pasta on display. It's a small space with a few tables for dining, and it's a cafe type ambiance where you order at the counter. We were able to take our time perusing their menu board and he was there to answer any questions. When we were ready to order, he repeated each item back to us to make sure everything was accurate. He also asked if we wanted to add any sides or drinks. After we ordered, he told us food would be ready in about 20 minutes. We ordered the arancini ($16; 5 pieces), ravioli di funghi ($19), bucatini nero squid ink ($26), and tortellini ($18). The food was brought out all at once in about 15 minutes. With the cafe type environment, the place is so unassuming. Presentation of each dish was wonderful, and they all tasted even better! The arancini were perfectly crisp and topped with a lovely sprinkling of cheese. The risotto balls were a good size and so delicious, I could eat a whole tray! The entrees were all good serving sizes. The mushroom ravioli had mushrooms in each bite and were served with fresh tomatoes in a creamy fontina sauce. The tortellini was another home run - spinach, mushroom, and cheese - what's not to love about this dish? The bucatini nero squid ink dish had a generous amount of calamari, shrimp, and octopus. All of the seafood in the dish were nicely cooked. I was most impressed with how the octopus was perfectly cooked. It's easy to overcook octopus - Tempo Di Pasta's was so delicately tender, I can't stop thinking about this dish. The staff checked on us multiple times despite not being a full-service restaurant. I have nothing bad to say about this place. Tempo Di Pasta is a hidden gem in Frederick. It is definitely worth checking out. I'll be back. read more

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We had an amazing late lunch/early dinner here. Staff was incredibly friendly, food was *amazing*. We live an hour away and were in town for an errand, but would drive here just to eat here. Highly recommended. read more

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This was the MOST amazing resturant. Everything was incredible. The service was 5+++ stars and everyone was super knowledgeable. You feel like you are back in Italy. read more

Wow what great food. Moving about a block away from here so stopped by yesterday. Not a lot of seating, very friendly front of house person and the owner? came out as we were eating to chat. Excellent lasagna and porchetta Sammie. The sandwich was not totally hot but delicious. It was so large I ate half and ate the second half today after heating - even better. The last time I had this sandwich was at the food market in Florence - this one might have been better. This will be our new go to - especially as it is 100 yards from our new condo! read more

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If you see this food truck, make a hard STOP! Seriously fantastic Raviolis di fungi and just tried the lasagna bolognese tonight... my mouth can't stop drooling even though my stomach says stop. If you need an authentic Italian food fix in Frederick, Md, then you MUST eat here! I'm definitely going to take my crew to the brick and mortar location! The owners are super nice and I'm telling you, they prepare everything fresh. You can taste it in every bite! I need to finish my lasagna now, so peace out! read more

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I am positive Tempo Di pasta will be the closest I ever get to Italy and that is perfectly okay with me!!! read more

Tempo Di Pasta - Food Trucks Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

It was incredible. The handmade pasta was amazing, just as good as in Italy. The service was excellent, they were friendly and welcoming. Great place for a date night or family dinner. The ambiance was lovely, very cute and charming. The tiramisu was excellent. Next time you think about cooking pasta just come here instead. My new favorite restaurant. read more

Tempo Di Pasta - Red pepper rigatoni - Food Trucks Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

We have been trying various Italian restaurants in the Frederick area. I have to say this may be the very best! I had their bolognese and it was fantastic. Just what a good authentic bolognese should be. We felt like we were in Italy with the small space, personal service and view of fresh pasta. Yes the seating is limited but it added to the authentic feeling versus the mega Italian restaurants in the area. I am fine with the 20% service fee added because 1) they print it on the menu so I knew in advance 2) the kitchen works hard, food prep is hard work and everyone deserves a living wage. I will certainly return to try other dishes, This is simply outstanding based on my sample size of 1 visit on a busy Saturday night but I have a feeling I will not be disappointed in the future. read more

Tempo Di Pasta - Ragu or Bolognese with spaghetti and shrimp with arrabiatta sauce nd squid ink pasta. - Food Trucks Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

3 stars only because authentic quality of food, the big turn off was the 20% service fee tacked on to my bill without my consent or knowledge prior to ordering my meal. I've been to Europe often and they don't do it there so don't do it here and let me make that decision on what I tip. Also very limited seating so you need to call In advance. They offer limited counter seating but there is an insulting plastic sheet in front of your face reminiscent of the COVID area, why would anyone spend $50+ for a meal to be staring at that is beyond me. Remove the service fee and allow the diners to assess what they will tip and get rid of that God awful COVID era clear plastic shield at the counter and you win my return trip only because the food quality is good. read more

FREDERICK, Md. - A very very nice 4.33-star meal and experience. Very much will return. Wife and I stopped there on a Saturday, noonish. Right off downtown Frederick. Small interior - three tables and a couple seats at a counter. White tile interior, very clean, and you order at the cash register. Very personable staff. Wife got the mushroom ravioli in a creamy fontina sauce ($19). Very nice sauce - cheesy yet not overly heavy. I got the lasagna bolognese ($20) - big slab of lasagna, again quite tasty. Check it out. read more

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It was Tuesday. There must be food trucks! The last food truck Tuesday in our neighborhood was 10-3. We decided to try the last location we hadn't as of that point, tried. Italian food - 1. the pasta was amazing! 2. Sauce, yum! Overall a good place, and the food was well prepared. The sausage was a bit bland. The sauce though was worth a star on its own! Overall the impression was a solid "this is a great place." I will miss Food Truck Tuesday! read more

We found Tempo Di Pasta on our road trip and it is absolutely worth the drive to enjoy such amazing authentic Italian food. It's a family owned restaurant that makes their own pasta and does NOT serve small portion sizes. I wish we would have had room for dessert because it looked so good! This place is absolutely adorable, the service was great and the food was wonderful! read more

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Excellent homemade pasta! Very small place but so worth it. Owners very nice. You can see the chefs cooking your food - so fresh! Desserts amazing! read more

Everything here is fresh. The pasta is handmade and you can actually taste the difference. And for being fresh and handmade the service is pretty quick too. Biggest bummer is that because it's a small kitchen they do sell out of certain items and then you're just out of luck for the rest of the day. And when I said small I mean small--3 tables for 4 and 3 bar style seats. They have a few seats outside but also do a booming carry out business. 10/10 will return read more

Off the charts! Homemade pasta, we had mushroom lasagna and spinach tortellini . Place was packed come early. Very traditional feeling Italian neighborhood cafe. read more

We tried a few different items from their menu through a pickup order. Our favorite was their ravioli! Their bolognese was pretty good, but I think we expected balsamic with the burrata salad. We'll have to come back and try some other dishes though! read more

Best Italian cuisine and service we have ever had. Family owned, and the most authentic food you will experience.

My family and I happened to be in Frederick for the day and decided to have some Italian food. We luckily stumbled upon this cute hole in the wall place. The second you walk in, you feel like home. Everyone is so kind and attentive. The food is AMAZING. I've eaten and Italy and didn't love the pasta as much as I did at this gem of a restaurant. My mom isn't a big pasta person and ate her entire bowl of pasta. And she is a tough critic! I'm so happy I found this place. I will be coming back with my husband for date night for sure! 10 out of 10!!! read more

Staff was rude! Limited menu. I sat down at a table inside to decide on menu item and was told to Move because the table was for customers eating there. It is a small establishment and mostly carry out. When asked about menu items he rolled his eyes like Ineas inconveniencing him . Won't be back!! read more

Finally made my way to the Tempo Di Pasta restaurant! It is a gem in Frederick. Fresh pasta, homemade pasta sauce, decadent desserts...what more could you ask for? I ordered the Creste di Gallo, an amazing dish with grilled chicken, cherry tomatoes, and fresh pesto. I also tried the garlic bread (a must) and the limoncello cake which was incredible. I'll be back to enjoy another delicious meal at Temp di Pasta very soon! read more

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I had always seen the food truck around Frederick and when I saw them at Alive at 5 I thought this is my chance. The sausage and fresh ricotta were the best part of the meal. I felt like the sauce lacked depth and wasn't as robust as I would've wanted. The noodles were also over cooked and not as al dente as I'm used to in Italian establishments. The fresh rapini added nice texture to the dish. Some fresh garlic could've taken it to the next level. read more

Tempo Di Pasta - Rigatoni e Salsiccia - Food Trucks Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

Amazing authentic Italian pasta. All pasta is handmade and all sauces are perfect. 20% service charge for dining in is worth it for this great food. Good portions that are filling but not stuffing read more

The food is good, Quality and delicious, however the front operations has a lot to be desired. Start with limited seating which could be overlooked if service exceptional - but that's where it all goes wrong. One inexperienced staffer operating as cashier, waiter, bar tender and clean up. Inconsistent pours of wine, arguments supplying additional silverware after forks hitting the floor, and serious overall lack of awareness. Top off this "fine dining " with yet the charge an automatic 20% service fee for subpar service. If you try this restaurant order it to go to truly enjoy the experience otherwise you will truly be disappointed. read more

This place is beyond wonderful, I can say that I had the best ravioli on my life right here! I've been to Italy and have had more Italian food than most people. But this is surely the best I've had in America! You are warmly greeted upon entering by I assume one of the family members. He talked us through the menu, what the place is about etc. I wanted the ravioli, it's a test to see if it's the right thickness and the quality of the filling. It blew my mind and gave me a foodgasm! The freshest pasta, the filling was both creamy and fresh, the sauce complimented the pasta perfectly. My wife had the cannolini Verdi. Same wonderfully fresh pasta, spinach that could have just been picked minutes before we walked in. Wonderful sauce. *chefs kiss!* Garlic bread? Obviously home made/made in the store. Not over powering. But yet again wonderful. None of the Sysco bought stuff here. Negatives? One might say the food is served cafeteria style. In trays, with plastic utensils. But they advertise that they do so. So you're not going in expecting silver service. And the pasta can be cut between the tongs of a fork. Another negative will be that this place may ruin any other pasta for you. Luckily we are close, so we can get take out here. But it's so good that it may ruin the experience of places you previously loved. We got dessert to go. Surely they might let the food down? Not everything can be so perfect can it? So far? Yes! The pistachio cake was wonderful. Moist and obviously not mass made. Due to the inconsistency of the nut size. Basically WOW! Go here! read more

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I can not wait to come back here. Tavala, burrata, bucatini Nero. I can not explain the warm homey feel and yumminess of this restaurant. Got a porchetta to go. read more

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AMAZING!!! Completely authentic Italian, cool and intimate atmosphere and the food is incredible!!! Do yourself a favor and go!!!

I like to support small business and I feel a lot of the reviews feel the same, and this 4 star review is generous. No tap water so you have a hidden 10$ fee for water is unacceptable. Pasta and sauce is very good. Almost 5 star level. The chicken is bad. If it's 8 dollars to add grilled chicken, it should be quality. The chicken was from the frozen aisle. To summarize, food is good, a little pricey, but definitely not 4.5 stars good. read more

Eating at Tempo Di Pasta (restaurant) is like stepping back into time and visiting a traditional Italian restaurant. Tucked away on a side street.the restaurant has a quaint and intimate setting that makes you feel like you've been transported through time. Coupled with exquisitely prepared dishes, this is a hidden gem in Downtown Frederick. read more

Tempo Di Pasta - Outdoor seating area - Food Trucks Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

Fantastic food, wonderful atmosphere, and great service! We visited with a large group with a reservation and it felt like we ordered half of the menu. Everything was top notch and everyone had a great time. A+ would recommend. read more

I was interested in having a party catered. I was advised to email them. After no response to my 3rd email, I stopped in and spoke to Harold, he seemed reluctant, but did provide me with information and asked that I email him the details that we discussed. I did and again no response to the first email. After the second email, I received a reply indicating that they would be able to cater my party. I asked for the menu that I never received and now less than 10 days prior, they have cancelled saying I didn't follow up! I will take my business elsewhere. read more

This is a real gem of Italian food. I had shrimp arrabbiata and it was spicy, but not too spicy, and flavorful. My wife had the mushroom ravioli. It was packed with mushrooms and earthy flavors. The arrancini were delicious appetizers. We really liked the bistro ambiance. Our young server was pleasant and knowledeable. It was a great visit for our first time, hopefully of many times. read more

Extremely bland overall. The burrata is over powered completely by the balsamic dressing instead of pairing with it. The ravioli di funghi is extremely one dimensional and tastes like a mouth full of just mushrooms. Overall these feel like rushed Italian dishes with little thought behind how the flavors should work together. Disappointing, and in a town with so many good restaurants, I don't see myself returning to try again. read more

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Just had an incredibly rude, nasty and disrespectful interaction from one of the OWNERS over the phone!! I was just calling to compliment him on the how good the food was and simply asked for his name so I could leave a positive review. He started to get defensive and combative and then proceeded to argue with me to explain his issues with dealing with complaints over the phone and why he never gives out his name. He still didn't give his name, nor did he apologize for such an aggressive and abrasive interaction. I will never return. This was my first time and I did not expect to receive such disrespect!! Dear Claudia and Joseph Tempo Peña, PLEASE let Harold Peña know to not interact with customers going forward! read more