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Pasta Pooks

PASTA FRESCA, HOAGIES & WINES - NO RESERVATIONS
Little-Italy
4.4$$
OPEN11 am - 3 pm, 5 pm - 10:30 pm
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Pasta Pooks Little-Italy, Montreal: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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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.

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72%
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Reviews for Pasta Pooks

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on Google4.4 (600+)
*as of 2026-07-01
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Review Summary

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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I've been looking forward to trying this restaurant & I was sincerely disappoint. Ordered to go because we weren't told of the outdoor terrace. It seems they forgot about out order since the the people who ordered to go after us received their food first. When asked they rushed to make our food & it was sub par. A simple acknowledgment would have gone a long way. Very expensive to eat in the park

Sep 5, 2025
on Google

Im very disappointed by this place. First, the place is very small & loud so I suggest you the take out. The service is very slow, we wait almost 30min for our take out outside & they forgot our order & didn't mentioned it at all. The pricing is very very high & I would have expected a bit more quality for the service. Concerning the food, it was ok, the tiramisu & the bred antipasti was very good but the Ravioli & Bolognese was missing of flavors. & again, when you see the pricing it's pretty high for what is it especially when the portions are that small. Doesn't really worth the hype, I won't go back.

Sep 3, 2025
on Google

Les meilleurs ravioli aux épinards & ricotta au monde!!

Sep 1, 2025
on Google

Great ravioli with spinach!
I would suggest a bit less salt.
& lower the music. Seems too loud for the size of the place.
Other than those 2 things, it's a great place!!
We drove from Toronto & will come back just for this pasta!!

Sep 1, 2025
on Google

Very good place, very good food,not so much seating but you can take out

Aug 31, 2025
on Google

J'ai ramassé des pâtes pour chez moi & j'ai adoré les gars, good job!!!

Aug 30, 2025
on Google

Bonne place pour une date solo & meilleures raviolis aux epinards du monde!!

Aug 29, 2025
on Google

Bon, simple gourmand & bien conseillé par une star prénommée Margaux.
Ptite panacota pour bien finir le repas!
Pasta Pooks all the way!!

Aug 24, 2025
on Google

Excellente soirée chez POOKS!
Les pâtes fraîches sont délicieuses, le vin est très bien recommandé, le tout sur une charmante terrasse de petite Italie !!
& si vous avez la chance de tomber sur la serveuse peanut (Margaux de son vrai nom) votre soirée ne sera que plus belle !!

Aug 24, 2025
on Google

In general, had a bummer of an experience.

Waited 35 minutes from getting there to getting the food. I had ordered for takeout because there weren't any seats available around the counter. (Turns out there's additional seating around which would have been pleasant to know.) Paid about 60$ including tax & tip.
Here's where things went wrong.
It was around 6pm & they were already out of one of the three pasta dishes & couldn't do another one to go (seemed odd for a counter concept). So, I had one option + an extra off menu one. I ordered both available options. Waited 20 some minutes to receive the food but one of the pastas was missing. So I went back, to find out that that one item had never been punched. Mistakes happen, maybe the guy at the counter misheard me or whatever. In my eyes, the staff members seemed unbothered & unapologetic though. So overall I had: 25$ for a pasta, 14$ for a zucchini flower appetizer & 7$ for a bottle of water, 15% tax & 15% tip.

The food was okay but not worth the price. The 3 fried zucchini flowers were fried but not stuffed & served with mayo. They were fairly bland. Same for the pasta; very small portion for 25$ & bland once again.

Generally, there is a lot of room for improvement in the ordering process & for the food itself. But I personally will not be back, which is unfortunate because I'd been wanting to try the food for a while now.

Aug 24, 2025
on Google