Pasta Pooks serves handmade pasta shaped by traditional techniques and seasonal ingredients. The kitchen produces delicate ravioli and tender gnocchi that carry authentic flavors in every bite. Each bowl relies on fresh components to define the character of the preparations. The interior space remains compact, creating a sensory environment that centers entirely on the warmth of the food. These dishes provide a focused exploration of texture and flavor, where the natural quality of the dough remains the primary feature of the meal. Simple preparation methods ensure the integrity of every noodle, providing a direct connection to the kitchen's approach to scratch-made staples.
Pasta Pooks is widely celebrated for its exceptional, high-quality handmade pasta and standout dishes like the ricotta and spinach ravioli, gnocchi, and signature tiramisu. Many diners describe it as a premier destination in Montreal for authentic, seasonal Italian cuisine, often praising the vibrant atmosphere, warm service, and thoughtful wine pairings. While some visitors find the restaurant to be on the pricier side with smaller portion sizes, and occasionally note challenges related to the small, loud space or long wait times, the majority of patrons consider the culinary experience to be well worth the visit and frequently return for the heartfelt, top-tier food.
Une expérience exceptionnelle du début à la fin ! Thomas, notre serveur, a été incroyable, attentif & chaleureux tout au long du repas.
Côté cuisine, nous avons commandé la salade de pieuvre en entrée, ainsi que les gnocchetti & le plat du jour aux palourdes avec des pâtes importées de Sardaigne (voir photo). Chaque assiette était délicieuse & soignée. La selection de vins est incroyable!
Je reviens tout juste d'un voyage à Florence où nous avions dégusté d'excellents plats de pâtes, mais honnêtement, c'était encore meilleur ici ! Je recommande ce restaurant à 100 %.
July 26 update
4th visit to Pasta Pooks, & it's just as good every time.
Even after just getting back from Italy, this Montreal Italian staple continues to impress & consistently delivers.
We didn't have a reservation, so we put our name down, grabbed a drink, & about 40 minutes later we were seated on the terrace. The service was lovely from start to finish.
The fennel salad to start was fresh & delicious. We shared the Ravioli di Ricotta e Spinaci & the Triangoli con Stracchino e Funghi, & both were outstanding. Paired with a nice Montepulciano, it made for another memorable meal.
Four visits in, & Pasta Pooks never disappoints. 🇮🇹🍝🍷❤?
Pasta Pooks in Montréal is absolutely delicious. The food is first rate & well worth the visit. The space is small, though they are expanding, which will be welcome given how popular it is.
We shared the fried zucchini flower to start, followed by the bean salad, pesto gnocchi, & spinach ricotta ravioli. Every dish was excellent. We sat at the counter , staff was really friendly .We waited about thirty minutes for a spot, but it was absolutely worth it for such outstanding food.
Lovedd the lobster pasta & ravioli. The tomato salad to start was also delicioussss. We had really great wine as well. Great ambiance on the patio. Shout out Mayou, the best server with the best energy!! 🫶
Jul 11, 2026
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Delicious food, quick service, & a reasonably sized outdoor patio. Definitely need to come back & try the rest of the pasta options, as this order was mostly non-pasta dishes.
On the menu:
• Salade de Fenouil & Olives
• Baccalà Mantecato (Creamed Cod)
• Piatto di Antipasti Misto (Mixed Appetizer Platter)
• Ravioli di Ricotta e Spinaci (Ricotta & Spinach Ravioli)
• Poutine Pooks Italienne
• Lemon Pookie Cheesesteak
Première visite au Pasta Pooks, j'avais très hâte, mais l'expérience n'a pas été à la hauteur.
La salade de fenouil était excellente, mais les pâtes au beurre safrané & crabe des neiges avaient des morceaux de carapace & baignaient dans le beurre. Belle présentation toutefois.
Grosse déception à la facture : le plat du jour (non affiché & non mentionné) était à 48 $. Total de 67,62 $ pour un plat & une demi-entrée, sans boisson - complètement excessif pour ce que c'était.
Point négatif majeur : mon amie & moi avons eu des nausées quelques heures après.
Super service du midi avec Dana, salade de fenouil délicieuse & coup de coeur pour les raviolis aux épinards… que du beau & du bon à ce resto accueillant & sans prétention.
'Best pasta in Montreal'? Not even close. This place is all hype, zero substance.
The ricotta & spinach ravioli had about as much ricotta as a green juice. It was basically spinach wrapped in dough. Bland, unbalanced, & honestly embarrassing for a dish that simple. This is entry level pasta & they still managed to miss.
The fennel salad was completely destroyed by a heavy, confused dressing that overpowered everything. No finesse, no restraint, just a mess on a plate.
Then you look at the menu & it all makes sense. Four mains & a wine list that reads like a novel. Over 200 bottles. Priorities are clearly not in the kitchen.
I keep seeing people call this place'the best.' Compared to what, airport food?
At best, it is a 2.5 on a generous day. Save your money & go somewhere that actually knows how to cook pasta.
Pâtes dignes de l'Italie 🤌🏻
On a adoré nos plats & la salade de fenouil était délicieuse!
Ambiance cosy comme on les aime, super service & mention spécial à playlist italo-disco 🪩🫶🏼❤??🔥
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.
waited for a table about 10 mins for 2 around 9pm on a saturday night. pasta was so good & green salad, especially the dressing. ravioli melts in the mouth & the bolognese has a great flavour. awesome wine & kind service
