Pasta Pooks is consistently praised for fresh handmade pasta and high quality ingredients, with standout dishes like spinach ricotta ravioli, gnocchi and casoncelli, while the lively cozy vibe in Little Italy is noted, the space is small and can get loud, and portions are sometimes described as modest for the price; the rotating menu and strong wine list are valued, and service is frequently highlighted as friendly and attentive, though a few visits report slower or understaffed service and crowded pacing; overall the reviews position Pasta Pooks as a must-visit for pasta lovers, offering an exceptional homemade pasta experience that justifies a premium price.
This restaurant is on another level-the dishes are made in-house with incredible attention to quality & freshness. The ingredients were top-tier, the flavours were layered & bold without being overwhelming-just the way real Italian food should be.
The ravioli was absolute perfection-& the gnocchi was melt in your mouth delicious.
Having grown up with an Italian grandmother, I truly appreciated the unique, thought out selection of entrees. I've been to plenty of Italian restaurants, but here I found dishes I'd never seen before-creative & inspired takes, rooted in tradition, not trend.
& then came dessert. My boyfriend & I shared the panna cotta & tiramisu. No exaggeration-it was the best tiramisu & panna cotta we had ever had! The layers, the texture, the balance of flavours was exquisite.
A special shout out to Emma & Margaux for providing warm & attentive service. It made the experience even more memorable.
Hands down, the best place for fresh pasta in the city. If you love fresh, quality Italian dishes made with heart-check out Pasta Pooks.
A very casual, small pasta shop that focuses on producing homemade high-quality pasta dishes. It's a nice addition to Montreal's Little Italy neighbourhood. The menu is very limited with only 3-4 pasta choices, & I wasn't able to order the gnocchis for takeout for some reason. But I was able to find a dish I liked, the spinach ricotta ravioli. Which to be honest, was absolutely delicious & quite filling that it literally melts in your mouth! However, in general, I think the portions are on the smaller side because the restaurant seems to be focused on the quality of ingredients. I would go back again since they seem like they switch up their menu every few months, but I was disappointed the outdoor patio wasn't available when I went to the restaurant. Therefore, it might be better to order takeout since the restaurant has limited counter seats & can get quite cramped during the busy hours. I recommend eating at the nearby Little Italy Park, as there are tables available.
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Seriously, charging over $20 for a Bolognese & still serving clumpy powdered parmesan should be criminal. The ragù is overly acidic-likely from going overboard with the red wine-& the pasta falls apart easily when I lift it with a fork. By the time I finished, the plate was just scattered with broken bits. It feels like the pasta dough wasn't kneaded properly, way too hydrated, & lacking gluten development. Overall, the whole thing gives off more of a hobby project vibe than something ran by professional chefs.
Reaaaally disappointed with this place. First of all the place is tiny & can sit max like 8 people? So they know that most of the customers are going to ask for take out. From the 3 pasta choices, I asked for the gnocchi & they told me they don't do it as take out ?! So I was left with 2 options only. We took both of them & it was really underwhelming to say the least. Portion was super small too for the price. Service was not great at all either. Let's say I won't go out of my way to eat from this place again.
Ravioli was a 10/10 - soo good & perfectly filled! You get to actually taste the flavour of the ricotta & spinach filling because there is a generous amount inside. Probably one of the most delicious pasta I've ever had!
Love an easy to grab pasta place & especially with fresh pasta. Would have been my type of place. The location was beautiful. Did not try their wine- & maybe that's where all the hype is about.
Unfortunately, i didn't really understand the hype, the plates are over 25$ each & the portions are very small. The chosen ingredients are simple & straightforward. The gnocchi pesto & pistachios, felt like they had no pistachio.
For take out, I was expecting more at this price.
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Delicious & high quality food. However, we got a pasta dish & were very disappointed by the serving size. It almost felt like they forgot half of it. The sandwiches & salads were very generous though.
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Al fresco dreams at the new Pasta Pooks - this vibrant Tagliolini al Pesto is pure green gold. Fresh, fragrant, & topped with a snowstorm of cheese. One of the best we've had in ages.🍝💚 #MontrealEats #FreshPastaMagic
Pasta was excellent, but the prices are slightly expensive for what you get. Seating is tight, but I believe this is the style that they were going for. I would recommend at least trying for the freshness factor.
