There is a stone fruit salad on the menu right now that is beyond delicious. First time I'd had plumcot, and I'll be looking for them at the grocery now. I had tagliatelle with the lamb ragu sauce. It was a bit spicy but delicious. The sweet tea was very good also. The gelato is not to be missed. I've never been keen on mint, but the Chef gave me a sample of the chocolate mint. It was stunningly good. I ordered a scoop for dessert. They make it with fresh mint and dark chocolate. There is dark chocolate in throughout. It was particularly hot that day and I found it very refreshing, light (and no added green coloring). There were a number of other gelato flavors on offer that day also. Highly recommend a visit. We went early for a very late lunch, around 4pm, and it was very serene. Not sure what it would be like for evening dining.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nathan Wells
Love this Italian gem of a restaurant with a great bar! Atmosphere is great and food is amazing. Great portions of all homemade pastas. And the dessert menu is awesome! Some say it’s the best pizza in town too. Will be back again and again!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pistachio Ravioli, Pastaria Chicken Parm, Gelato, Fresh Pasta
Kay Cordell
We had great service, the pasta seemed fresh, and the portions were sizable. What I didn’t expect was the gelato to be so good! We noticed on the way out and were pleasantly surprised at how good the gelato was.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
kissa periconi
Ohhh man did this place deliver! I was visiting from out of town to house sit and my son and I came out for some yummy pasta and ohhh did the flavors and freshness hit just so… also I love the ability to see the kitchen staff as they work and it looked so inviting, reminded me of my own family all in the kitchen cooking together and having a good time. Cant wait to come back🇮🇹
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Allison Kennedy
We attended a retirement dinner, which had been set up by reservation, held here on a Sunday afternoon at 5PM. They were not very busy. The decor and atmosphere is warm and inviting. A friend joining us had been there before and had said how much she enjoyed it.
20 of us were seated at long tables, 10 on each side, in an alcove that was sort of cramped. Made it hard to move around and visit with those we weren't sitting close to.
We had one server and she was not very attentive at all. It's unclear if she was new and inexperienced but she did not help make this a good experience. She served drinks and took orders from one half of the table before she ever came down to the other end. Half our party were almost done eating their meals before the other half even ordered appetizers, drinks or meals. My husband's and my drinks ran dry and did not get refilled. Fortunately the tables were set with water pitchers and glasses so we drank that. But we paid almost $5 for our nonalcholic drinks with refills included. That was very disappointing.
Our friend had told us bread would be brought to the table and it would be really yummy. Our server never brought house bread to the table at all. Also very disappointing.
The pasta and pizza portion sizes were large and provided us with leftovers the next day. We both got the Pastaria Chicken Parm. These meals came with two large chicken breasts and spaghetti. Several in our party got the pizzas. They were large portions and received well.
As for appetizers and shareables, several in our party got the Crispy Risotto Balls as an appetizer. It was almost $13 and only came with 6 silver dollar size cheese balls, making them over $2/each. Our friend who had visited previously got the Burrata again as a shareable. It only came with three pieces of focaccia bread, not very shareable. And the pieces were burnt. Not a good deal at almost $15.
As per their policy, we were charged 18% gratuity for the large group, which was fine. Our dinner for two was $84.
Parking is in the garages on site, and 2 hours is supposed to be complimentary for Pastaria patrons. My text alert said I was parked for 1 hour & 58 minutes. I was charged $5.99 even though I scanned the QR code provided for complimentary parking.
After this experience I feel we will not return unless we have another work event here. The service and portions did not reflect what we paid and being charged for parking after being told it was complementary was another disappointing mark.
They do host a full bar and their wine menu seemed to be fairly large. And maybe in a smaller party things would have been different. But this experience really turned us off from this establishment.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 2
Alex Knodel
Had an incredible dinner at Pasteria! We ordered the crispy risotto balls (there were 6 of them, which was great for 2 people) and the burrata as an appetizer. The bread that was served with the burrata was INCREDIBLE. It was grilled and had light salt that was swoon worthy!! True chef’s kiss for that bread. We also got the cacio e Pepe which was good, and the pistachio ravioli which was divine. I’ll be thinking about that ravioli for weeks to come. Highly recommend this spot. Only wish I had had more room in my stomach to try more dishes!!
I live in town and used to come to Pastaria a lot years ago, then it felt like the quality fell off a bit so I stopped. I’m here to say we are BACK baby. This most recent visit was the best I’ve ever had. When we walked out at the end of the meal, we were actually laughing and startled at how nice everyone was to us. It was extremely impactful. We sat at the pasta bar and the whole line of cooks talked to us, modified my meal to be exactly how I wanted, and even taught us some cooking tips. The waitress and host team was also so kind. The chicken parm is the best in the city right now, and I stand by that. The chicken was heavenly crispy Romano type chicken. 5 out of 5 stars and I’m so happy to have this neighborhood favorite back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
j phillips
Some of the best pasta in Nashvillle. Never disappoints.
This is the best in Nashville. PERIOD. all scratch. Fresh pasta cooked al dente. James Beard was right about this.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amy Levin
Wonderful food and service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pistachio Ravioli, Fresh Pasta
Quintin Perez
From the moment I walked through the door, I was greeted with warmth and genuine hospitality. The staff here aren’t just attentive, they’re inviting, kind, and create an atmosphere that feels like a home away from home.
As for the food, spectacular is an understatement. Every dish was a beautiful expression of classic Italian flavors, prepared with evident care and passion. From the first bite to the last, the cuisine was rich, authentic, and deeply satisfying.
If you’re in the mood for Italian, this spot is an absolute must-visit. I wholeheartedly give it a 10 out of 10 and will most certainly be returning. A true standout in the world of Italian dining.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
asher levine
All was good. Atmosphere, service, food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rawenna Sunshine
Holy WOW is this place good! Our server, Careena, recommended the Cachio Pepe with fried chicken, and we could NOT have been happier with it! We'll definitely be back soon.
Great fresh homemade brick oven pizza and pasta.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very nice place, friendly staff and good food.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
There is a stone fruit salad on the menu right now that is beyond delicious. First time I'd had plumcot, and I'll be looking for them at the grocery now. I had tagliatelle with the lamb ragu sauce. It was a bit spicy but delicious. The sweet tea was very good also. The gelato is not to be missed. I've never been keen on mint, but the Chef gave me a sample of the chocolate mint. It was stunningly good. I ordered a scoop for dessert. They make it with fresh mint and dark chocolate. There is dark chocolate in throughout. It was particularly hot that day and I found it very refreshing, light (and no added green coloring). There were a number of other gelato flavors on offer that day also. Highly recommend a visit. We went early for a very late lunch, around 4pm, and it was very serene. Not sure what it would be like for evening dining.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love this Italian gem of a restaurant with a great bar! Atmosphere is great and food is amazing. Great portions of all homemade pastas. And the dessert menu is awesome! Some say it’s the best pizza in town too. Will be back again and again!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pistachio Ravioli, Pastaria Chicken Parm, Gelato, Fresh Pasta
We had great service, the pasta seemed fresh, and the portions were sizable. What I didn’t expect was the gelato to be so good! We noticed on the way out and were pleasantly surprised at how good the gelato was.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ohhh man did this place deliver! I was visiting from out of town to house sit and my son and I came out for some yummy pasta and ohhh did the flavors and freshness hit just so… also I love the ability to see the kitchen staff as they work and it looked so inviting, reminded me of my own family all in the kitchen cooking together and having a good time. Cant wait to come back🇮🇹
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
We attended a retirement dinner, which had been set up by reservation, held here on a Sunday afternoon at 5PM. They were not very busy. The decor and atmosphere is warm and inviting. A friend joining us had been there before and had said how much she enjoyed it.
20 of us were seated at long tables, 10 on each side, in an alcove that was sort of cramped. Made it hard to move around and visit with those we weren't sitting close to.
We had one server and she was not very attentive at all. It's unclear if she was new and inexperienced but she did not help make this a good experience. She served drinks and took orders from one half of the table before she ever came down to the other end. Half our party were almost done eating their meals before the other half even ordered appetizers, drinks or meals. My husband's and my drinks ran dry and did not get refilled. Fortunately the tables were set with water pitchers and glasses so we drank that. But we paid almost $5 for our nonalcholic drinks with refills included. That was very disappointing.
Our friend had told us bread would be brought to the table and it would be really yummy. Our server never brought house bread to the table at all. Also very disappointing.
The pasta and pizza portion sizes were large and provided us with leftovers the next day. We both got the Pastaria Chicken Parm. These meals came with two large chicken breasts and spaghetti. Several in our party got the pizzas. They were large portions and received well.
As for appetizers and shareables, several in our party got the Crispy Risotto Balls as an appetizer. It was almost $13 and only came with 6 silver dollar size cheese balls, making them over $2/each. Our friend who had visited previously got the Burrata again as a shareable. It only came with three pieces of focaccia bread, not very shareable. And the pieces were burnt. Not a good deal at almost $15.
As per their policy, we were charged 18% gratuity for the large group, which was fine. Our dinner for two was $84.
Parking is in the garages on site, and 2 hours is supposed to be complimentary for Pastaria patrons. My text alert said I was parked for 1 hour & 58 minutes. I was charged $5.99 even though I scanned the QR code provided for complimentary parking.
After this experience I feel we will not return unless we have another work event here. The service and portions did not reflect what we paid and being charged for parking after being told it was complementary was another disappointing mark.
They do host a full bar and their wine menu seemed to be fairly large. And maybe in a smaller party things would have been different. But this experience really turned us off from this establishment.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 2
Had an incredible dinner at Pasteria! We ordered the crispy risotto balls (there were 6 of them, which was great for 2 people) and the burrata as an appetizer. The bread that was served with the burrata was INCREDIBLE. It was grilled and had light salt that was swoon worthy!! True chef’s kiss for that bread. We also got the cacio e Pepe which was good, and the pistachio ravioli which was divine. I’ll be thinking about that ravioli for weeks to come. Highly recommend this spot. Only wish I had had more room in my stomach to try more dishes!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Pistachio Ravioli, Crispy Risotto Balls
I live in town and used to come to Pastaria a lot years ago, then it felt like the quality fell off a bit so I stopped. I’m here to say we are BACK baby. This most recent visit was the best I’ve ever had. When we walked out at the end of the meal, we were actually laughing and startled at how nice everyone was to us. It was extremely impactful. We sat at the pasta bar and the whole line of cooks talked to us, modified my meal to be exactly how I wanted, and even taught us some cooking tips. The waitress and host team was also so kind. The chicken parm is the best in the city right now, and I stand by that. The chicken was heavenly crispy Romano type chicken. 5 out of 5 stars and I’m so happy to have this neighborhood favorite back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Some of the best pasta in Nashvillle. Never disappoints.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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This is the best in Nashville. PERIOD. all scratch. Fresh pasta cooked al dente. James Beard was right about this.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wonderful food and service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pistachio Ravioli, Fresh Pasta
From the moment I walked through the door, I was greeted with warmth and genuine hospitality. The staff here aren’t just attentive, they’re inviting, kind, and create an atmosphere that feels like a home away from home.
As for the food, spectacular is an understatement. Every dish was a beautiful expression of classic Italian flavors, prepared with evident care and passion. From the first bite to the last, the cuisine was rich, authentic, and deeply satisfying.
If you’re in the mood for Italian, this spot is an absolute must-visit. I wholeheartedly give it a 10 out of 10 and will most certainly be returning. A true standout in the world of Italian dining.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
All was good. Atmosphere, service, food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Holy WOW is this place good! Our server, Careena, recommended the Cachio Pepe with fried chicken, and we could NOT have been happier with it! We'll definitely be back soon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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