Pasta Restaurants near Maplewood, NJ

“I'd give a 10/10 if I could. Food? PHENOMENAL. Best homemade pasta I've had in years. Absolutely delicious. The service was fantastic, the people were so nice and welcoming and the atmosphere was so clean and comfortable. Absolutely recommend checking this place out.“

“great crabs cleaned and well seasoned“

“Oh My , I just received my first order from you, and you have a customer forever. Not only was the shipping FAST, the packaging was amazing, and everything looks scrumptious . Obviously real pride in your business. Thank you. I order all the time online, and this was a totally painless , pleasurable experience. Thank you so much for obviously caring about good business.“

“They were at Princeton farmer’s market on campus. They had a $5 brioche that I used a voucher from Princeton for so it was free for me. It tasted good! Probably would’ve been better if I got it at the bakery so it would’ve been warmer. It had cheese and pesto on top of it. If they come back to the farmers market and had a $5 option then I’d probably come back to get that again.“

“This place is right next to the Hamptonn Inn in Elizabeth which is pretty convenient. It wasn't super busy and they sit you down quickly with some good drinks. Our server seemed newer at her job, or perhaps not very good but the food was pretty tasty we had no complaints. \n\nIt's not fine dining but unless you want to eat at the food court at Jersey Mills or IHOP, this was the best option we found.“

“I can’t say enough good things about this hidden gem I discovered. As someone who grew up surrounded by authentic Italian cuisine, my standards are sky-high—but this place exceeds them all. Everything is well crafted with love and passion that you can truly taste. I’ve sampled multiple items, and every single one has been nothing short of just like home.

The owners, Sergio and Fatima, are an absolute delight. Their warmth and dedication to their craft make every visit feel like coming home. I find myself here two to three times a week for lunch because it’s just that good. Supporting them feels like a privilege, and I wholeheartedly recommend this spot to anyone who craves Italian food made with care and authenticity. It’s easily one of the best spots I’ve ever been to locally, and I can’t imagine a week without it!“

“Every year I make stuffed shells for my brothers super bowl party. I couldnt find the usual jumbo shells I always buy. I went to Pastosa and bought 5 bags of their shells not knowing if I would have a lot of broken ones. Well I didnt. They were the best shells I ever made. I could have made more trays if I had more cheese. Everything here is wonderful!“

“Great place“

“Amazing! I just found my favorite pizza shop! If you’re looking for traditional jersey pie, you’re going to be disappointed.“

“I order pizza yesterday. The first time I try pizza from Jerusalem Restaurant. The Vegetables pizza is delicious ! It's smells so good and tastes yummy. I'm going today to pick up another one. congratulations !“

“Only came to pick up their version of smash burgers and was pleasantly surprised to find out how popular their pizza is. (Yes it's a pizza shop, but not MY pizza shop) The homemade cookies are worth coming in for but don't be surprised if they're gone.“