PASTA FRESCA, HOAGIES & WINES - NO RESERVATIONS

Little-Italy

CLOSEDOpens Today at 11 am

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

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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.

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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Tiphaine

3.0

J'ai malheureusement trouvé que c'était très cher (60$ pour un plat de pâtes & un sandwich) pour des plats bons mais pas incroyables.

May 25, 2025

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Chanel

2.0

Over rated.. très cher pour la portion ca devient insultant! les pâtes bolognaise étaient très bonnes, la seule chose impressionnante sur le menu…. Mais les portions sont vraiment décevantes. 80$ pour deux assiette de pâte & un sandwich, pour apportez! N'importe quoi

May 19, 2025

Francois

5.0

Exceptionnellement bon, rien d'autre à dire. Les pâtes sont subtiles, raffinées, originales tout est restant sans prétention ou chi chi. C'est de l'artisanat & de la qualité à l'état pur, qui fait honneur & qui remonte même la bar du local qu'ils occupent. Bravo!

May 10, 2025

Violetyes

1000/10 best pasta i've had in montreal so far. LOVE the ravioli & the tagliatelle. they're just so so fresh & flavourful the first bite seriously blew my mind, i didn't know i could like a pasta dish this much. gnocchi was rly good too in itself but the other two just stole the show. then the cheesesteak was just ok for me

+ super friendly service but very small space with not many seats right now but i think they're planning to expand?

May 8, 2025

4.0

La nourriture est vraiment délicieuse & d'une qualité exceptionnelle ! Pour le prix, les portions pourraient être un peu plus généreuses, mais on va tout de même revenir car c'était vraiment super ! Hâte de goûter à d'autres plats!

May 3, 2025

Nicolas

Excellent resto! L'entrée de salade de fenouil est excellente & généreuse, & nous avons pris les raviolis Ricotta Épinards qui étaient vraiment bons!
Peu de places assises, mais un petit comptoir qui amène du charme à cette place. On va revenir assurément.
Ps: les portions ne paraissent pas énormes, mais on est plein très rapidement. Parole de bon mangeur 😉

Apr 30, 2025

Jon

As others have noted, the pasta portions will leave you feeling hungry & the bread used for the sandwiches tastes less than fresh, borderline stale. For the price, you can do way better in Montreal. Too bad, I had high hopes & the pasta is very tasty. But for now the hype exceeds the reality.

Apr 28, 2025

Simon

THIS place is HANDS DOWN THE BEST PASTA IN THIS BEAUTIFUL CITY. THE EXPLOSION OF FLAVOUR IN EVERY BITE IS AN ABSOLUTE DELIGHT THIS PLACE IS GUARANTEED FIGER LICKING GOOD

Apr 27, 2025

Valeria

Really good pasta. Good sandwiches. But very crowded.

Apr 25, 2025

Alexia

I've been seeing all the freshly made pasta & I had to try it for myself. WOW!
First off the spot is perfect! Small & cozy. You feel welcome as soon as tou walk in. The service was fast & people are very welcoming. As for the pasta… haven't had fresh pasta this good in a while.
The fennel salad was perfect pairing with the pasta.
I sure will be back in house to taste those gnocchi's everyone's been raving about.

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