Pastaio Handmade Pasta & Pizza | Royal Oak

208 W 5th St, Royal Oak
(248) 565-8722

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Diver Scallops on Corn Risotto
Cavtelli with Sunday Gravy
Pappardelle with Pesto
Spaghetti with Clams
Chicken Veal Marsala
Spaghetti Carbonara
Rigatoni Boscaiola
Kale Caesar Salad
House Side Salad
Ravioli Formaggi

Menu

Small Plates
Fried Burrata
semi-soft fresh mozzarella, Italian breadcrumbs, lightly fried, tomato sauce
Study of Italy
meatball, sausage, ribs, veal braciole, stewed in Sunday sauce
Meatballs
slow cooked in Sunday sauce, dollop of Ricotta, herbs
Mussels
mussels, white wine, plum tomato sauce, garlic, basil, Jersey baguette
Clams Italian Style
Jersey little neck clams, white wine, onions, peppers, garlic, EVOO, herbs, Jersey baguette
Grilled Octopus
Spanish octopus, mixed Mediterranean olives, blistered heirloom tomatoes, roasted garlic, lemon, EVOO, herbs
New Jersey Baguette
New Jersey baguette with fresh graded parmigiana and garlic oil.

Pasta
Lasagna
thinly layered fresh pasta, sausage ragu, creamy ricotta, fresh mozzarella, parmigiano
Gnocchi
ricotta and flour gnocci, fresh mozzarella, tomato sauce, herbs, parmigiano
Pappardelle Bolognese
ground veal, pork, beef, carrot, onion, plum tomato sauce, herbs
Quattro Formaggi Ravioli
fresh mozzarella, stracciatella, ricotta, parmigiano, plum tomato sauce, basil, EVOO

Italian-American Classics
Chicken Milanese
Nonna's breadcrumbs, tomato salad, shaved asiago, herbs
Chicken Marsala
mixed mushrooms, Marsala demi-glace
Veal Marsala
mixed mushrooms, Marsala demi-glace
Chicken Piccata
capers, sun-dried tomatoes, Roman artichokes, white wine, lemon, herbs
Veal Piccata
capers, sun-dried tomatoes, Roman artichokes, white wine, lemon, herbs
Veal Chop Parmigiana
14oz center-cut, Nonna's breadcrumbs, tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, EVOO, basil

Steaks & Chops
Bone-In-Ribeye
18oz char-grilled, red wine reduction
Veal Chop
14oz center cut, char-grilled, mixed mushrooms, Marsala demi-glace
Filet Mignon
8oz char-grilled, red wine reduction

Seafood
Shrimp Arrabiata
shrimp, fiery tomato sauce, spaghetti, cherry peppers, herbs
Pasta Nero
sauteed octopus, mixed mediterranean olives, EVOO, heirloom tomatoes, white wine, herbs, garlic, squid ink linguini
Spaghetti Vongole
Jersey clams, EVOO, garlic, white wine, Italian parsley
Fire Roasted Salmon
crusted herbs, garlic, white wine, EVOO, lemon

Vegetarian
Stuffed Portobello
mushroom caps, broccoli rabe, roasted red peppers, fresh mozzarella, breadcrumbs
Eggplant Stack
panko crusted eggplant, roasted red peppers, fresh mozzarella, spinach, tomato sauce
Fuselli Primavera
fresh seasonal vegetables, EVOO, garlic, herbs

Salads
Kale Caesar
Chopped kale, creamy anchovy dressing, shaved sharp asiago, toasted pine nuts, croutons
Cucumber Tomato
cucumbers, vine ripened tomatoes, red onion, EVOO, balsamic, basil, Italian parsley
The Beet
mixed greens, roasted beets, goat cheese, walnuts, balsamic vinagrette
Mozzarella Burrata
semi-soft fresh mozzarella, heirloom cherry tomatoes, basil, EVOO, balsamic

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Recent Reviews

First of all, I wanna say that Axel was our waiter and he was absolutely amazing and he has nothing to do with the horrific service score. We got to the restaurant at 6:25 and we were not served our meal until 8:10 PM. Axel apologize profusely gave us three plates of bread and did everything that he could while we waited.

The food was excellent. I can’t say a bad word about it, but the service was absolutely horrific. They were out of soup, they were out...
January 2025
Summary: all around slow service, good food, nice atmosphere... Probably not good for parties greater than 4

Had a reservation for 8, and we were seated promptly with two servers for us. However, the service ended up suffering greatly. Drinks took a long time to arrive from the bar, we would've ordered more drinks if we had the opportunity to. It was 1.5hrs before our food arrived, and while all the individual entrees arrived, the table side spaghetti did...
October 2024
Everything was good except for the music. Big thumping house music it's not what I want to I have to compete with while trying to enjoy dinner with my husband.

I hate to say it, but for that reason alone we won't be back.
September 2024

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Pastaio Handmade Pasta & Pizza | Royal Oak

208 W 5th St, Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 565-8722