Pastaio Handmade Pasta & Pizza | Royal Oak

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

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

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

Excellent food and service. On the day we went, all signage had been removed, making it difficult to find if you hadn’t been there before. If this is not yet fixed, recommend doing so, b/c they could be missing customers.
July 2025
Great atmosphere, very friendly wait staff, good pastas and chicken dishes but very overpriced on the halibut dinner, not worth $47 and the drinks are also overpriced.
I called to question the halibut price and was told the waitress sets the price and today it could be $50. Wow, surprised, never heard of that happening . Buyer beware
June 2025
We recently hosted a bridal shower in the private room at Pastaio in Royal Oak, and everything was absolutely perfect. The room looked stunning with its modern yet warm atmosphere, and the staff went above and beyond to make the event seamless.

The food was incredible—everyone raved about the Caesar salad, pasta dishes, salmon, and especially the chicken piccata. And the tiramisu? Truly out of this world! The service was attentive and personable, and our guests...
May 2025

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Pastaio Handmade Pasta & Pizza | Royal Oak

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