The best pasta I've ever had! This was my first time having fresh pasts and WOW. The staff was super sweet and answered all my questions, they also didn't rush me which I appreciate because I was super indecisive. I will deff be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Anna A
Popular spot so be ready to wait a while. Solid pasta. Would’ve been a 5-star review but I when I asked an employee if they have black pepper she spoke in a condescending tone stating “uh not really” before walking away. I understand y’all are busy, but it wasn’t a wild request.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
daxdagr8t
Downtown location says open during contstruction but went there today and its close. No phone number on the website so i guess message them before you go.
Nicole Tejada
My review is mostly based on the food. The pasta was great. It had the perfect texture and flavor. The sauce was also good? I’m not really sure because the sauce was almost non-existent in the bowl. I tried two different ones (Norma and bolognese) and they were both lacking sauce. It doesn’t have to be drenched in sauce, but it was definitely not enough and the absence of it took away so much from the overall experience. Not worth the money either. Wouldn’t recommend. It’s a shame because it could easily be a favorite.
Judas I Ramos
Ceres Pasta – Flavor That Hits, But the Sauce Ratio Misses
Ceres Pasta is easily one of Tucson’s best spots for fresh, handmade pasta. The quality is undeniable—noodles are perfectly cooked, and the ingredients are top-shelf. You can tell there’s real pride in every dish. The flavors are rich, balanced, and comforting in all the right ways.
The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, and the staff knows their stuff—great recommendations and attentive service without being overbearing.
Now for the one thing keeping this from a 5-star: the sauce-to-pasta ratio. Some dishes come out a little dry, with not quite enough sauce to match the amount of pasta. And when the sauce is that good, you want every bite to be coated in it. It’s not a dealbreaker, but definitely noticeable.
Still, this place is doing 90% of things incredibly right. With just a bit more attention to plating and sauce portions, it would be an all-star. Definitely worth a visit—and a return.
Sarah Fuller
AMAZING. We were blown away at how good the food was, I expected great things and was not disappointed. The Pesto with the shortcut plus a Burrata ball was 12/10. My bf got the bolognese and said it was one of the best he's ever had, and he's extremely picky when it comes to red sauces.
We also took two cannoli's to go and they made them fresh, so good.
Serena Aguilar
A lil salty :/
Alena Hearn
Wonderful food and gelato!
Michelle Peacock
Quaint, it captures a sense of a whimsical time in an old town. Maybe park at the Tucson Art Museum and visit there as well. Parking meters on the street. Weave through the Artisan Shops leisurely. JoJos is in the middle, in a courtyard. Then, exit into an enclosed freshened happy alley. Ceres Pasta is a cute canopied window where you place your orders. There's a lovely mural and lots of healthy green vines.
The line went quickly. Perhaps look online before visiting, and then look over the daily specials. They have some particular pasta shapes for the day. Vegan is red sauce and choose Gemelli, spirals, or Bucatini, long hollow pasta.
Adequate seating in round tables, umbrellas, and chairs. Free cold water opposite the paying window. Collect napkins and utensils by paying the window and finding your seat. listen for your name and they bring it to your table.
Slurp up all the tasty sauce and enjoy the al dente bite of fresh semolina made pasta. It's just the right amount for being comfortable and full.
Walk about afterward taking in the intimate gift stores.
Vegetarian options: Let them know your restrictions
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amanda Lopez
NOT worth the hype. ngl the food was ? and I never experience this. Supo a vomito wey. sorbet was amazing tho. outdoor patio is cute. will only return for the sorbet… I think?? I can live without it and get some raspados
This looks like a hole in the wall. No way am I getting anything to eat here. YOU WOULD BE SO WRONG. The pasta is perfect the sauces Amazing . I grew up in a off the boat 3 generation Italian kitchen. My mom , grandma & great grandmother would love this place not to mention wanting to trade recipes. Don't waste your money on Subway or McDonald's. For the same price ear here and savor the flavor for the rest of your day.
Kid-friendliness: Tables on the street let the kids be kids.
Wheelchair accessibility: Definitely.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pesto Pasta, Miso Cacio E Pepe, Gelato, Choose Your Noodle
Brian DeLong
Stupendous literal hole in the wall pasta place in an alley of downtown Tucson. They typically sell out. Daily specials with mix and match pasta and sauce combinations, sandwiches and salads make it fun but not overwhelming. Heard the gelato is also amazing.They have outdoor seating in the alley so go on a nice day!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Choose Your Noodle
IAMANTONIO BANDAREAZ
Excellent pasta, hidden gem near art museum. Locals love it!!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
raven
It's a little pricey but soooo worth it! The pesto pasta are my favorite, but their specials are always delicious ?
The best pasta I've ever had! This was my first time having fresh pasts and WOW. The staff was super sweet and answered all my questions, they also didn't rush me which I appreciate because I was super indecisive. I will deff be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Popular spot so be ready to wait a while.
Solid pasta. Would’ve been a 5-star review but I when I asked an employee if they have black pepper she spoke in a condescending tone stating “uh not really” before walking away. I understand y’all are busy, but it wasn’t a wild request.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Downtown location says open during contstruction but went there today and its close. No phone number on the website so i guess message them before you go.
My review is mostly based on the food. The pasta was great. It had the perfect texture and flavor. The sauce was also good? I’m not really sure because the sauce was almost non-existent in the bowl. I tried two different ones (Norma and bolognese) and they were both lacking sauce. It doesn’t have to be drenched in sauce, but it was definitely not enough and the absence of it took away so much from the overall experience. Not worth the money either. Wouldn’t recommend. It’s a shame because it could easily be a favorite.
Ceres Pasta – Flavor That Hits, But the Sauce Ratio Misses
Ceres Pasta is easily one of Tucson’s best spots for fresh, handmade pasta. The quality is undeniable—noodles are perfectly cooked, and the ingredients are top-shelf. You can tell there’s real pride in every dish. The flavors are rich, balanced, and comforting in all the right ways.
The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, and the staff knows their stuff—great recommendations and attentive service without being overbearing.
Now for the one thing keeping this from a 5-star: the sauce-to-pasta ratio. Some dishes come out a little dry, with not quite enough sauce to match the amount of pasta. And when the sauce is that good, you want every bite to be coated in it. It’s not a dealbreaker, but definitely noticeable.
Still, this place is doing 90% of things incredibly right. With just a bit more attention to plating and sauce portions, it would be an all-star. Definitely worth a visit—and a return.
AMAZING. We were blown away at how good the food was, I expected great things and was not disappointed. The Pesto with the shortcut plus a Burrata ball was 12/10. My bf got the bolognese and said it was one of the best he's ever had, and he's extremely picky when it comes to red sauces.
We also took two cannoli's to go and they made them fresh, so good.
A lil salty :/
Wonderful food and gelato!
Quaint, it captures a sense of a whimsical time in an old town. Maybe park at the Tucson Art Museum and visit there as well. Parking meters on the street. Weave through the Artisan Shops leisurely. JoJos is in the middle, in a courtyard. Then, exit into an enclosed freshened happy alley. Ceres Pasta is a cute canopied window where you place your orders. There's a lovely mural and lots of healthy green vines.
The line went quickly. Perhaps look online before visiting, and then look over the daily specials. They have some particular pasta shapes for the day. Vegan is red sauce and choose Gemelli, spirals, or Bucatini, long hollow pasta.
Adequate seating in round tables, umbrellas, and chairs. Free cold water opposite the paying window. Collect napkins and utensils by paying the window and finding your seat. listen for your name and they bring it to your table.
Slurp up all the tasty sauce and enjoy the al dente bite of fresh semolina made pasta. It's just the right amount for being comfortable and full.
Walk about afterward taking in the intimate gift stores.
Vegetarian options: Let them know your restrictions
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
NOT worth the hype. ngl the food was ? and I never experience this. Supo a vomito wey. sorbet was amazing tho.
outdoor patio is cute.
will only return for the sorbet… I think?? I can live without it and get some raspados
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sorbetto
Restaurantji Recommends
This looks like a hole in the wall. No way am I getting anything to eat here. YOU WOULD BE SO WRONG. The pasta is perfect the sauces Amazing . I grew up in a off the boat 3 generation Italian kitchen. My mom , grandma & great grandmother would love this place not to mention wanting to trade recipes. Don't waste your money on Subway or McDonald's. For the same price ear here and savor the flavor for the rest of your day.
Kid-friendliness: Tables on the street let the kids be kids.
Wheelchair accessibility: Definitely.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pesto Pasta, Miso Cacio E Pepe, Gelato, Choose Your Noodle
Stupendous literal hole in the wall pasta place in an alley of downtown Tucson. They typically sell out. Daily specials with mix and match pasta and sauce combinations, sandwiches and salads make it fun but not overwhelming. Heard the gelato is also amazing.They have outdoor seating in the alley so go on a nice day!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Choose Your Noodle
Excellent pasta, hidden gem near art museum. Locals love it!!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
It's a little pricey but soooo worth it! The pesto pasta are my favorite, but their specials are always delicious ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pesto Pasta, Ice Cream Cone, Gelato
Excellent pasta and soft-serve. Outdoor seating is kid and pet friendly. My only complaint is that they're not open more often!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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