Pasta Pooks propose une expérience culinaire italienne authentique axée sur la maîtrise des pâtes fraîches faites maison et des sandwichs artisanaux. La cuisine privilégie les techniques traditionnelles pour produire des textures et des saveurs robustes à travers un menu varié de plats de nouilles signature et de sélections de pains grillés. Les ingrédients sont sélectionnés pour maintenir une constance dans chaque assiette de pâtes al dente classique servie à la clientèle. Le menu souligne des méthodes de préparation copieuses et directes qui définissent la trattoria de quartier par excellence. Les textures croustillantes rencontrent des sauces riches et savoureuses dans une sélection équilibrée conçue pour un service rapide et efficace. L'établissement fonctionne comme un centre dédié aux amateurs recherchant des recettes classiques exécutées avec une précision professionnelle et des normes culinaires constantes chaque jour.
Pasta Pooks est largement reconnu pour ses pâtes fraîches artisanales de qualité exceptionnelle et son menu saisonnier créatif, de nombreux clients le décrivant comme l'une des meilleures expériences italiennes à Montréal. Bien que la nourriture, notamment les raviolis ricotta et épinards, les gnocchis et le Philly cheesesteak, reçoive des éloges pour sa saveur et son authenticité, le restaurant divise en ce qui concerne son rapport qualité-prix. De nombreux clients trouvent les portions assez petites par rapport aux prix pratiqués, ce qui suscite des avis mitigés sur le coût global. L'ambiance est souvent décrite comme vivante et chaleureuse, bien que le nombre limité de places, le bruit occasionnel et l'étroitesse des lieux puissent rendre l'expérience parfois inconfortable. Si le service est souvent qualifié d'amical, passionné et professionnel, certains visiteurs rapportent des incohérences concernant les temps d'attente, les procédures pour emporter et quelques lacunes dans l'accueil, donnant à certains l'impression que la réputation du restaurant surpasse l'expérience réelle.
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
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 !!
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Best pasta place ever. You truly get what you pay for. We tried 3 out of the 4 pasta dishes on the menu, & every single one was amazing. Highly recommended!
Such a great hole-in-the-wall sort of restaurant. They have a limited menu & it really allows skill to shine. Their semolina pasta was perfectly bouncy & the white ragu was delicious. The raviolo pasta was beautiful - thin pasta, stuffed full, with a lovely sage sauce. The service was also so lovely, one of the waitresses sat down to explain various dishes to us which helped a lot! If I lived in Montreal, you'd see me here weekly.
Wonderful homemade pasta!
Pasta Pooks is a must stop for pasta lovers. Delicious antipasti to start, & daily incredible pasta dishes. My advice is to share orders of different pastas on the daily menu. Save room for dessert. Good wines & beers to choose from. You can eat in the bar anytime with the amazing Rosemonde making everyone feel welcome, or make a reservation for the dinning room. Come hungry & enjoy!YUMMY!
The food was quite good overall. We ordered the baccalà, zucca, & bread with butter, & the zucca was a standout dish. The butter with honey was a pleasant & unexpected touch. Our pasta dishes were also well executed, particularly the tortellini in brodo.
The environment, however, was lacking. It was unclear how to access the main dining area-we initially walked into the takeout space & weren't directed, aside from being told to keep the door closed. The dining room itself was cold throughout the evening, with the door frequently opening & no barrier (such as a curtain) to block the outside air. The space also appeared unfinished, with exposed insulation in the bathroom & visible wiring, which raised concerns about hygiene.
Service was good overall, but there was some confusion around reservations. We were told that more than half the restaurant was booked for friends & family that evening & were initially given a 40-minute dining window. That restriction ultimately didn't seem to be enforced, & we were able to stay longer, but the situation was unclear.
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.
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.
