I loved this place! The atmosphere, the food and the service were all fabulous! I can't wait to return!
Tom Fox
In the face of a frankly awful experience, Pasta Beach had two genuine highlights: our Austrian server was absolutely wonderful, and the spicy wine cocktail was delicious.That being said, it was the worst meal I’ve had in years.The meatballs were so overcooked we could barely get through them with a knife. The Garganelli Ricotta e Pomodorini was severely undercooked, far below al dente, and even if it were cooked properly, it would have been dreadfully bland and boring. Further, the Stella was described incredibly poorly on the menu- it should clarify it’s essentially an uncooked deli tray (stacked high) dumped on cooked pizza dough. I cannot emphasize enough how weird the Stella was - it makes 0 sense that it’s not described more clearly.
Joni Bullough
Pasta beach has the best pizza dough I have ever tasted! Such a cute spot with a great wine menu and a nice selection of salads, pasta, pizza, calzone and paninis. I got the sausage and broccolini pizza and it was delicious! I sprinkled the fresh parm they brought to the table in the dish with olive oil to enjoy the crust even more...yum!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sam L.
Great place to go, wasn't to die for but wasn't bad either - definitely worth checking out nonetheless! The vibes are cool and the staff are great!
Kacey Conlon
Fantastic food. Phenomenal service. Great atmosphere. Would definitely go back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alexandra
A popular spot for pizza and pasta, the dishes can't be beat and the cocktails are fantastic. Definitely finish your meal with gelato, you won't be disappointed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Deborah Paiva
I loved this place. The atmosphere, the food and the service were all fabulous!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bill Pendergast
Lasagna was good, but sauce was too sweet. Big portion.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
bert reid
Excellent flavor, excellent menu. The only snafu is parking.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
David G.
Service was just okay, nothing above and beyond and nothing to write home about. Drinks were good and probably the best part. Dark setting with candles placed at every table. I personally feel as if the food wasn't worth the price. Carbonara tasted purely of bacon. Overall I think it's fine but we probably won't be back.
The best food in all of Newport! I always come back to eat here every time I visit. The drinks are great, and the food is authentic Italian really good quality ingredients
Don E.
Ordered pasta e vongole-pasta with clams It was NOT what you expect from an Italian restaurant, and CERTAINLY NOT IN RI !!!! A small dish of spaghetti with canned micro clams from ASIA, not fresh cherrystone clams from RI, and a ton of garlic. I kid you not when I say the volume of clam meat in each "clam" was the volume of a green pea, or less, IF you could even get it un-stuck from the shell. This restaurant is in Newport, the most upscale town in the state, which is the clam-center of the universe! Most insulting is they charge $26 for this abomination! I live in RI and have had this in many restaurants here , and prepare this dish myself. I expected something really special for the price and this was complete CRAP. I am sure someone in the restaurant is saying "why didn't you complain"? Well the chef knew darn well what they put on my plate, here in the clam-capitol, and what they charged for it. So I am complaining, in the most visible forum I know. Fire the chef. One other note, think I'm a crabby old fart? Check my other reviews. If I love a place, everyone hears that, too!
Alexa P.
Food was good, I had the cacio e pepe. The atmosphere is super cute and modern, they have a really good drink selection. Staff was friendly and nice! Def recommend this place.
Robert Z.
Love it!! Great atmosphere and good experience you will enjoy this style of dinning if you like a real kitchen and natural people
Palak P.
Good pasta & dessert! Walking distance to Downtown Newport as well! Great ambiance! Enjoyed our time there!
I loved this place! The atmosphere, the food and the service were all fabulous! I can't wait to return!
In the face of a frankly awful experience, Pasta Beach had two genuine highlights: our Austrian server was absolutely wonderful, and the spicy wine cocktail was delicious.That being said, it was the worst meal I’ve had in years.The meatballs were so overcooked we could barely get through them with a knife. The Garganelli Ricotta e Pomodorini was severely undercooked, far below al dente, and even if it were cooked properly, it would have been dreadfully bland and boring. Further, the Stella was described incredibly poorly on the menu- it should clarify it’s essentially an uncooked deli tray (stacked high) dumped on cooked pizza dough. I cannot emphasize enough how weird the Stella was - it makes 0 sense that it’s not described more clearly.
Pasta beach has the best pizza dough I have ever tasted! Such a cute spot with a great wine menu and a nice selection of salads, pasta, pizza, calzone and paninis. I got the sausage and broccolini pizza and it was delicious! I sprinkled the fresh parm they brought to the table in the dish with olive oil to enjoy the crust even more...yum!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great place to go, wasn't to die for but wasn't bad either - definitely worth checking out nonetheless! The vibes are cool and the staff are great!
Fantastic food. Phenomenal service. Great atmosphere. Would definitely go back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A popular spot for pizza and pasta, the dishes can't be beat and the cocktails are fantastic. Definitely finish your meal with gelato, you won't be disappointed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I loved this place. The atmosphere, the food and the service were all fabulous!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lasagna was good, but sauce was too sweet. Big portion.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Excellent flavor, excellent menu. The only snafu is parking.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Service was just okay, nothing above and beyond and nothing to write home about. Drinks were good and probably the best part. Dark setting with candles placed at every table. I personally feel as if the food wasn't worth the price. Carbonara tasted purely of bacon. Overall I think it's fine but we probably won't be back.
Restaurantji Recommends
The best food in all of Newport! I always come back to eat here every time I visit. The drinks are great, and the food is authentic Italian really good quality ingredients
Ordered pasta e vongole-pasta with clams It was NOT what you expect from an Italian restaurant, and CERTAINLY NOT IN RI !!!! A small dish of spaghetti with canned micro clams from ASIA, not fresh cherrystone clams from RI, and a ton of garlic. I kid you not when I say the volume of clam meat in each "clam" was the volume of a green pea, or less, IF you could even get it un-stuck from the shell. This restaurant is in Newport, the most upscale town in the state, which is the clam-center of the universe! Most insulting is they charge $26 for this abomination! I live in RI and have had this in many restaurants here , and prepare this dish myself. I expected something really special for the price and this was complete CRAP. I am sure someone in the restaurant is saying "why didn't you complain"? Well the chef knew darn well what they put on my plate, here in the clam-capitol, and what they charged for it. So I am complaining, in the most visible forum I know. Fire the chef. One other note, think I'm a crabby old fart? Check my other reviews. If I love a place, everyone hears that, too!
Food was good, I had the cacio e pepe. The atmosphere is super cute and modern, they have a really good drink selection. Staff was friendly and nice! Def recommend this place.
Love it!! Great atmosphere and good experience you will enjoy this style of dinning if you like a real kitchen and natural people
Good pasta & dessert! Walking distance to Downtown Newport as well! Great ambiance! Enjoyed our time there!