PASTA FRESCA, HOAGIES & WINES - NO RESERVATIONS

Little-Italy

OPEN11 am - 3 pm, 5 pm - 10:30 pm

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	Closed
Wednesday	11 am - 3 pm, 5 pm - 10:30 pm
Thursday	11 am - 3 pm, 5 pm - 10:30 pm
Friday	11 am - 3 pm, 5 pm - 10:30 pm
Saturday	11 am - 3 pm, 5 pm - 10:30 pm
Sunday	11 am - 3 pm, 5 pm - 10:30 pm

About

Pasta Pooks delivers an authentic Italian culinary experience centered on the craft of fresh, handmade pasta and artisanal sandwiches. The kitchen prioritizes traditional techniques to produce robust textures and flavors across a diverse menu of signature noodle dishes and toasted bread selections. Ingredients are sourced to maintain consistency in every bowl of classic al dente pasta served to patrons. The menu emphasizes hearty, straightforward preparation methods that define the quintessential Italian neighborhood eatery. Crisp textures meet rich, savory sauces in a balanced selection designed for quick and efficient service. Patrons find a reliable environment focused exclusively on high-quality carbohydrate-based staples and carefully assembled sandwiches. This establishment functions as a dedicated hub for enthusiasts seeking classic recipes executed with professional precision and consistent culinary standards every single day.

Pasta Pooks is widely celebrated for its exceptional, high-quality handmade pasta and creative seasonal menu, with many patrons describing the experience as some of the best Italian dining in Montreal. While the food, including standout dishes like the spinach and ricotta ravioli, gnocchi, and the Philly cheesesteak, receives glowing praise for its flavor and authenticity, the restaurant is polarizing regarding its value proposition. Many guests find the portion sizes to be quite small relative to the price, leading to mixed feelings about the overall cost. The atmosphere is frequently noted as vibrant and cozy, though the limited seating, occasional noise, and crowded conditions can make the space feel cramped or uncomfortable. Although service is often described as friendly, passionate, and professional, there are inconsistent reports regarding wait times, takeout procedures, and occasional lapses in hospitality, leaving some visitors feeling the hype outweighs the actual experience.

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Jake

5.0

Absolutely delicious! Fresh pasta done right, with great service & a cozy atmosphere. Don't sleep on the Philly cheese & the Italian poutine. They will change your life!

Jun 14, 2026

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Shelley

4.0

Delicious fresh pasta ! Servings to me could have a little more for $28 a plate & charging for bread to me a no no ! Lesley C a Mtl retired food critic for restaurants said what's with charging for things like that . A freebie goes a long way , & c'mon possible ! Maybe dress up the plates more , maybe then the plates will then look less skimpy . Loved the dishes , that being said !!

May 25, 2026

Oscar

Worth the hype! Some of the freshest pasta out there & fillings are fun & flavourful. The braised beef cheek with caramelized onion pasta was unreal!

May 8, 2026

Aldo

Incredible fresh pasta dishes! Everything on the menu was fantastic

Apr 23, 2026

Tess

Truly the most amazing fresh pasta I have ever had. We tried the spinach ravioli & some spiralized type of pasta (forget the name) with mushrooms. Both were unreal!

Apr 11, 2026

Evelyne

Small artsy restaurant. Delicious fresh pasta. Seasonal menu. We had the cod as an appetizer. It was light & tasty. We tried all their pastas. Everything was just delicious. Portions were reasonable. The waitress knew the menu well & explained everything to us. It was a very enjoyable meal. I recommend making reservations because this place is very popular & gets full quickly.

Dao

Great ambiance, great fresh pasta

Apr 9, 2026

Jodi

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 (:

Feb 7, 2026

Matt

2.0

The pasta was delicious & fresh. However, it wasn't filling at all for what we paid. We had to go buy a meal elsewhere afterwards.

We've been to'fine dining' many times in the past, however the food was not at the level to justify the cost & lack of food.

Feb 3, 2026

Pasta Pooks was amazing! The fresh pasta was great, you can tell its all high quality ingredients being used - the tiramisu was delicious! Our server Margaux was so kind & welcoming - would highly recommend & will definitely be going back!

Jan 6, 2026

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