Overall, Pasta Pooks is praised for fresh, handmade pasta and bold, well executed sauces, with many calling it among the best pasta spots in the city. The atmosphere is described as intimate and cozy, often lively and popular, though seating can be tight and reservations confusing, and a few reviews note slow service or uneven handling at peak times. Prices are repeatedly described as high for the portions, with some guests feeling value does not always match cost, especially for takeout or counter service. Still, the quality of pasta such as ravioli, gnocchi, tagliatelle and other daily specials earns wide acclaim, and desserts like tiramisu and panna cotta are frequently highlighted. The menu tends to rotate and invites sharing, with strong emphasis on the freshness and authenticity of the dishes. Some comments mention terrace experiences and occasional distractions like bees or unfinished spaces, but the consensus remains that the pasta is exceptional and that a return visit is likely for many diners. In short, Pasta Pooks stands out for its craftsmanship and flavor, offering a memorable pasta focused experience with caveats around price, portion size, and service.
Fine but not nearly what I was expecting. It's overhyped & overpriced in my opinion. Expensive, small portions, few options, mid service, & the pasta was definitely not mind blowing. Personally I would go elsewhere in the neighbourhood if you just want pasta & a glass of wine.
très bonne qualité de nourriture, court menu , serveur un peut au dessus de ses affaires, le resto manque un peut de umfff … some toute mon dîner a été agréable & très bon .
consistent, fresh & delicious every single time
Servers are kind helpful & cute with a wonderful wine selection
Great for a girl night or a hot date, don't miss this meal (:
We had a excellent lunch here. The service was so professional, every single staff was so amazing! I will dream of the pasta till the next visit.
One of the owners served us & was extremely helpful & kind.
Definitely one of our favs in MTL!
Feb 7, 2026
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I mean we didn't have reservation so we sat at the place where everyone's order to go which is ok but since a lot of people was in & out of the place it gets cold while you are eating. But it's totally worth it because the food is amazing, the sausage & the bread as an entry are great, the pasta is amazing so good that I'm wanna go back for sure but the very very best is the tiramisu at the end wow the best one in Montreal & trust I had try so many already 😋. Next time we will reserve so we can enjoy more on the resto side
Expérience dans le restaurant, pas sur le côté pour apportez. Seulement un choix de vin au verre, qui était malheureusement horrible (vinaigre), aucune autre option disponible malgré une carte des vins exhaustive. Le verre de blanc était OK. Les plats étaient tièdes dans le meilleur des mondes ou froids.Je comprends que la température extérieure était froide mais il devait faire maximum 14 ou 15 degrés dans le local. Particulièrement décevant au prix du repas 160 $ pour 2 (2 verres de vin). Vous nous y reverrez pas.
Feb 3, 2026
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Hit & miss but overall doesn't live up to the hype. We had 2 antipasti: veal tongue was great BUT stracciatella +'seasonal veggies'(2 small spoonfuls of stracciatella, a sad log of undercooked leek & 2 pickled garlic) was an absolute joke for 20$. Seriously, shame on whoever thought about putting that on the menu.
Butternut squash ravioli was excellent but definitely overpriced for the portion size (25$ for 6 ravioli if I remember correctly). Ragu was good but nothing to write home about, & also expensive for the small serving.
Decent but won't be returning.
J'avais de grandes attentes compte tenu du hype & de la couverture médiatique entourant ce restaurant.
Malheureusement, l'expérience ne suit pas. C'est overrated.
Les portions sont petites pour le prix demandé. À ce niveau, chaque bouchée devrait marquer. Or ici, les plats manquent de relief & laissent peu de souvenirs au palais. Une fois sorti, aucune envie d'y revenir, aucune assiette qui s'impose à la mémoire gustative ou au palais.
Les pâtes sont fades. Ceci dit: les gnocchis étaient réussies mais pas au point de se dire :'wow, je dois absolument revenir en manger!'
La salade en entrée, sans intérêt particulier, la vinaigrette est plutôt anémique au goût.
Le sandwich lemon pookie n'a rien de marquant.
Le tiramisu s'éloigne de la tradition italienne: l'ajout de sel brise l'équilibre classique & la texture, trop spongieuse, manque de fondant.
L'espace est exigu, bruyant, avec une musique trop forte & peu élégante. De plus, la salle était inconfortablement froide.
Pour de véritables pâtes fraîches, l'expérience est bien plus convaincante & plaisante dans un authentique restaurant italien à Saint-Léonard ou dans la Petite Italie.
👉 À souligner néanmoins : le service.
Une serveuse dynamique, chaleureuse & très professionnelle.
Délicieuses pâtes maison comme si Nona était dans la cuisine.
Menu simple savoureux sans prétention
Vins d'importation excellents
Super service
Un must dans le quartier!
Jan 29, 2026
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Mon père & moi avons commandé les cappellacci romagnoli di magro. Le plat était bon & l'expérience au restaurant a été agréable. En revanche, il y avait beaucoup trop de beurre, au point que nous avons eu mal au ventre toute la soirée, la nuit, & même le lendemain :(
This is the pasta restaurant I've been dreaming of & that comes closest to the authentic homemade pasta that I had in Italy. We skipped the appetizers so that we could try all three of the daily pastas: spaghettoni al ragù d'anatra (thicker spaghetti with a ground duck sauce), casoncelli mantovani (pasta stuffed with squash & coated in a brown butter sage sauce), & ricotta gnocchis in a parmesan & pomodoro sauce (they were like little pillows!). Each pasta dish was cooked to perfection with the right texture & the right balance of flavours. I debated reordering the casoncelli mantovani but refrained since I was trying to be responsible!
We finished the meal with the tiramisu, which we agreed was the best we had ever eaten.
Beautiful wine selection & the service was also really great. The atmosphere in the restaurant was really vibrant, maybe a little too loud for our tastes but totally acceptable given the excellent experience overall. The prices were VERY reasonable for the quality of the meal. I can't wait to return.
