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    The Pasta Palate

    4.8 (33 reviews)
    InexpensivePasta Shops
    Closed • 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Leo L.

    I'm on a pasta high right now. The last time I remember having pasta where I felt it's another level was during a trip to Venice. Who knew fresh pasta was so different from the dried, boxed ones. ‍ We got one pound (2 bags) of pappardelle and one pound of spinach (linguine?). They're $5.95 per lb. The one pound of pappardelle was actually enough for our lunch (2 adults, a 7 year old and a toddler). Boiled it and then tossed with some butter and a bit of marinara then topped with Parmesan. So good, we're planning to grab some more tomorrow to take home. Oh! The two gentlemen at the store were very friendly and helpful.

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    Rosanna A.

    The customer service is amazing in this place. Isidro and Noe are super friendly, very helpful and informative about their pasta and sauces. I brought home the lemon and pepper pasta last night and made a lemon chicken pasta dish, one that I've made a dozen times with regular pasta, but this is the first time I've used their lemon pepper pasta. My family was floored, they loved it. We barely had a tiny serving of leftovers. We will definitely be buying the lemon pepper pasta again, and again and again. Thank you Isidro & Noe

    Spinach ravioli (top) and spaghetti (bottom). Even had leftovers for lunch next day after feeding dinner for 4 adults and 2 kids. :)
    Michelle D.

    So glad I found out about this spot on Yelp! We located it easily just past the Tree House Cafe and luckily had cash on hand just for this. We love bringing home treats from Carmel to keep our vacation indulgence going. ;) We were greeted by a very nice man that went over the pasta options. We opted for spaghetti so our kids could also enjoy. We bought the accompanying marinara and so glad we did because it is far better than any store bought, and completed the special meal. The staff makes the cooking experience so easy by writing strait on the package how long to boil each one. We also purchased the green 4 cheese spinach ravioli. This was amazing!!! It was a great treat for my in-laws as well because we cooked for them, and it did not disappoint. The homemade quality is very apparent because it tastes much softer than the store bought items. We will be stopping by every trip out of Carmel from now on. Thank you Pasta Palate for providing such an affordable, easy, delicious culinary experience for home.

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    2 months ago

    We bought the butternut squash raviolis. Sautéed in a beurre monte with sage and topped with fried sage. Delicious

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    7 months ago

    What a find! The owner is such a kind man. The pasta is fantastic. If I lived closer I would buy pasta here weekly!

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    The man that works here is so rude! The raviolis are nothing to write home about. Being polite would be a great start!

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    3 years ago

    The pasta is excellent and the pesto is the best I've ever had. Seafood raviolis and the mushroom are my favorites

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    4 years ago

    Lovely fresh inexpensive pasta great frozen mushroom ravioli as well lots to choose from you can never have enough fresh handmade pasta!!!

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    7 years ago

    Great fresh pasta at a reasonable price. It's cash only. They also sell pasta sauces and raviolis, which I have not yet tried.

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    Gourmet pasta for home cooking. Mushroom Ravioli, Sundried tomato and Goat Cheese ravioli--too many to list here. Sweet local gem.

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    IL Tegamino - gnocchi sorrentina

    IL Tegamino

    4.3(706 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    Amazing service and amazing food! We absolutely loved our meal at Il Tegamino in Carmel-by-the-Sea…read more I had the gnocchi, and I cannot say enough about how good it was! It was perfectly cooked, so flavorful, and had cheese, cheese, and more cheese in the best possible way. Rich and delicious without being too much. I would absolutely order it again! My niece had the linguine pescatore, which was also delicious. We normally don't like pasta dishes that are too soupy or have so much sauce that the pasta ends up drowning in it, but this one was perfect. The amount of sauce was just right, and all the seafood tasted incredibly fresh. Everything together gave the dish this slightly sweet, fresh seafood flavor that we really loved. And I have to mention that gnocchi one more time because it really was THAT good! Definitely one of the highlights of the meal. Atmosphere was just right.. quiet and cute just like most little restaurants in Carmel by the sea. We finished with the tiramisu, which was another surprise. So delicious, with this wonderful little crunchy topping that added a really nice texture. Great food, wonderful service, and a meal we thoroughly enjoyed from beginning to end. We will definitely be back!

    Such a cozy quiet spot in Carmel! A little hidden, a little dim, a lot of warmth :) Intimate space…read moreboth inside and outside, and even if fully packed I don't think it would interrupt the dining experience. My friend and I made a dinner reservation a couple weeks in advance, and it wasn't too crowded on Mother's Day weekend! Rucolina ($18): Salad to share, perfect amount for 2. Arugula, beets, Gorgonzola, candied walnuts are a classic combo and we polished it. Linguine Alla Pescatora ($45): I thought it was so funny two girls next to us ordered this to share, but my friend ate it all by herself LOL. A huge dish of seafood, they don't skimp! I tried a mussel and the sauce was excellent. Gnocchi (small $22, large $44): I was hesitant about ordering gnocchi because I never like the gnocchi I've ordered at other Italian restaurants. Never thought me a gnocchi snob, but here I am. But other reviews raved about Il Tegamino's gnocchi (our waitress included) so I did it. Ok fine it's the best gnocchi I've ever had. Pillowy soft, straight out of the oven, still sizzling and bubbling when it was placed in front of me. It was cheesy and potatoey without either flavor overpowering the other, and the mushroom truffle sauce is IT. It needs the sauce. I ordered the large and had leftovers to share with my mom, but you bet I could've finished it. I would come back just for this! We picked this place expecting it to be a treat and a bit of a splurge, so we expected the prices. Our server was lovely; my friend loves sweeter white wines but a Moscato wasn't on the menu. She disappeared into the kitchen and came back out with a heavy pour of Moscato and my friend loved it! I first thought it was bold of her to assume she'd want the full glass but she was right :)

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    The Pasta Market - Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo

    The Pasta Market

    3.5(325 reviews)
    59.5 mi
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    This is a local Los Altos dining spot. The local police staff are often seen dining here. W have…read morealways enjoyed coming to Pasta Market - our favorite was the one in Palo Alto where they had a glass partition where my kids could be the pizza being made! Anyway, this restaurant is a favorite of my youngest son. The staff are alway very friendly and helpful. They are patient with him as he has slow speech. The pasta is pretty good. We love the bread sticks here. They come with a cream cheese based "butter" that is so good especially with the hot bread sticks. The chicken caesar salad is also a favorite. The portions are large and easily shared by 2. You can also buy the bread and cream cheese butter to take home. We used to buy the bread and bake it at home for my son but it's always better at the restaurant! They do sell fresh pasta and sauces that you can buy to make it at home. There's also a soda fountain machine that is a self service area for your drinks. We enjoy coming to Pasta Market and also help the local community restaurants in our area.

    We have visited this restaurant in Los Altos for the past month and we were so impressed! The…read moreveggie pizza is the best! The salads are just as good. Went back and tried the spaghetti, again excellent! This is our new 'go to' restaurant when we're craving Italian. The staff is great too! Also easy to order online and pick up.

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    Bruno's Market & Deli - Build Your Own Sandwiches

    Bruno's Market & Deli

    4.0(506 reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    We stopped by Bruno's Market & Deli on a Wednesday for dinner after hearing it was a local…read morefavorite, and it definitely lived up to the hype! I filled out the order form, and the kind gentleman working at the deli let me know they were out of the hot chicken. No big deal at all. I asked if he had any recommendations, and he suggested the tri tip. I hadn't even noticed it was one of the options, so I was actually glad he pointed it out! I told him to make it however he thought it would taste best since I'm not a picky eater, and he absolutely delivered. The tri tip sandwich was so good! It was packed with flavor, the meat was tender and delicious, and the bread was just right. It ended up being such a great choice, and I'm so glad I took his recommendation. The sandwiches were made quickly, and the customer service was outstanding. He was so attentive, acknowledging everyone who came up to the deli counter while keeping orders moving efficiently. You could tell they genuinely care about their customers. When we checked out, the cashier up front was just as friendly, which made the whole experience even better. Between the amazing service and the delicious sandwich, we'll definitely be back to try more of the deli menu. If you're in Carmel by the Sea, Bruno's is absolutely worth a stop!

    Very popular spot for buying sandwiches both hot and cold. Need to take a number, fill out a…read moresandwich order form and wait for your number to be called. (We waited about 30-40 minutes for our number to be called so that we could place our order.) Sandwich is made within about 10-15 minutes once order is taken. We ordered two sandwiches: one with turkey and the other with pastrami. Ingredients are fresh and ample amounts of ingredients are placed on each sandwich. Taste is decent. Sandwiches are $11.99 each and made to your specifications with wide variety of condiments (veggies, sauces and so forth.). If you add extra meat, avocado, cheese and so on, price increases. Parking lot is available for customers and 2 hour street parking (if you can find it).

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