Consistently great food! Lots of outdoor seating - any season. Wonderful owner and staff!!

Definitely a hidden gem in the NW area. Fresh pasta made everyday! They have been in this location for over 20 years now. Clearly they're doing something right. They are always busy so come at a good time! Reservations are only for 8+. They have a nicely heated patio area. Amazing drinks and super friendly staff! We love the pesto here that's also made fresh daily. Ample wine selection and free fresh bread! Portions are just right and their food is not heavy at all! Everything about this place is fresh and amazing! You need to try them! read more

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The service was excellent. I ordered a wine I didn't care for, and our server noticed my expression right away and kindly asked if everything was okay. I mentioned I wasn't loving the wine, and she immediately offered to replace it. I switched to a Sangiovese, which was delicious. The cheese ravioli was good, and the chard ravioli was very good. The bread was just okay and not my favorite. The atmosphere was relaxed and comfortable. If we're in the area again, we would definitely dine here again. read more

Can't believe we didn't find this place sooner! Wanted to avoid crazy parking and crowds on 23rd and boy are we glad we happened into this neighborhood. Everything was amazing, from the welcome (nice to meet you, Roland!) to our server (what? Bread and oil when you're seated?), to the friendly gentlemen waving hello from the kitchen! Spinach salad was fantastic (really flavorful feta!), we loved our pasta (the red sauce is SO fresh and tangy!), my mocktail was perfect, and OMG if there is coconut cake...just say "yes." We will see you again soon, Justa Pasta! read more

Recently dropped by to checkout this place for lunch. The space was nice, open, full of light and not as small as it appeared in some of the pictures I'd seen. Our server was very kind and was very attentive. I had the chicken risotto lunch special and it was very tasty and very filling. My wife had the half lasagna half salad special. The tomato sauce has a bit of a sweet taste but doesn't take away from the delicious dish. As is customary in these restaurants, we also started with delicious bread and olive oil. Cocktails were refreshing and were all reasonably priced for the area. We were happy to find this gem in the neighborhood and look forward to our next visit. read more

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I can't speak to the food but the wine and the service were great! A nice selection and cool cozy space to hang out. read more

Justa Pasta - Wine - Italian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Atmosphere: Nice restaurant and spacious patio with enough room between tables to not feel crowded. Great to enjoy on a nice day. Food: The Alfredo Pasta was great. You could taste the fresh homemade chew off the pasta and the sauce was a perfect creaminess not too thin or thick. The chicken was good although I hoped for maybe a little more with the dish. Bread was great as well. My fiancé got the Kale Caesar Salad which I did not taste but she enjoyed. Price: Not the cheapest pasta but the lunch one is a little cheaper so it was not outrageous either. We also chose to add chicken to the pasta and shrimp to the salad which added a little. Service: Very pleased with the service. Parking: Street parking and a few parking spots next to the restaurant read more

Justa Pasta - Caesar Salad - Italian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Fast service. Very good fresh pasta. Sauce and meatballs were amazing. Sat outside under cover, which was nice and heater was on. Definitely glad to find. read more

Justa Pasta - Italian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

First time here. Saw it in the area when we were looking for parking and decided to try it for dinner instead of where we were planning. We're so happy we did. The food was wonderful! Nothing was too heavy and the portions were perfect sized. They don't have a large menu but you don't need one. You just pick your hand made pasta and sauce to pair and it's perfect. It's on the smaller side so they may recommend reservation but we didn't have any wait time really when we just walked up. I can't wait to go back. read more

Always a good meal here. The have table service now - haven't dined in for a while so maybe this isn't new. Pasta was fresh and yummy read more

Justa Pasta - Italian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Best pasta around! Really amazing and unique dishes here. Excellent service. Lovely wines. Will absolutely return.

Small place but the lasagna is always a hit. I love being able to take fresh pasta and sauce home to create my own meal at my leisure.

The food is great as is the service. A good place for Italian food! It has outdoor space for patrons to enjoy!

Such a cute place! Love the outdoor sitting! I when in for some creamy chicken Alfredo and it was delicious! Also got the German chocolate slice for dessert yummy! read more

Justa Pasta - Alfredo! And ravioli - Italian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

With a name like Justa Pasta, you'd expect a strip mall quick pasta luncheon type place. Nope, this place is a fine dining establishment in the quieter part of the NW district. This is probably one of the best kept secret for good pasta in town. The pasta is amazingly fresh, and all the sauces are just ah so tasty. Service has always been amazing here, too. They have quite the wine selection to pair with your pasta dinner, and their full bar menu is all there. read more

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Friendly service, fresh and flavorful food, nice atmosphere, thoughtful wine list, reasonable pricing, and they didn't flinch when I brought in a bottle of sake to pair with my meal. Will definitely be going back and highly recommend! read more

Justa Pasta was a fantastic space for our event! Working with the owner, Roland, was incredibly easy ...he was so accommodating and made sure our experience was top notch from start to finish. As someone in the event industry, I know how rare it is to find a venue that truly has it all: great food, amazing service, fun drinks and a unique, cozy atmosphere. Roland's attention to detail is outstanding, and it really shows in every aspect of the experience. One thing that stood out to me was how genuine and happy his staff were to be part of our event. It was clear they take pride in what they do. I also appreciated seeing Roland actively involved and leading by example--you don't often see leaders so hands on. He has created such a positive, welcoming environment that makes it easy for guests to relax and enjoy themselves. From the delicious food to the wonderful space and drinks, Justa Pasta absolutely deserves to be celebrated. Highly recommend!!! read more

Lovely place and great food. Chicken parm was awesome. If you are wanting to reconnect beware of jazz night.

Delicious classic Italian, nothing overly modern. Clean bright interior. Good service. I recommend the ravioli!

We went here at a recommendation of a friend whose business is around the corner from this restaurant (thanks Cristina!), and were welcomed in and started off with fresh bread and olive oil/vinegar (which was great by the way). After scanning the QR code for the menu, we ended up getting the organic Kale Caesar salad (recommended by my friend), which was very flavorful and each bite had the perfect amount of dressing in it. My buddy who ate with us said it was the best Kale salad he's ever had! They have options to add protein but we just wanted a light lunch and it was just right. ----TL;DR--- Pros: flavorful, friendly staff, reasonable prices, good location, healthy, fresh! Cons: none Bottom Line: great choice for a light healthy lunch, would definitely visit again when I'm back in the area. read more

Justa Pasta - Organic Kale Caesar salad - very tasty, perfect distribution of dressing - Italian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

The food was delicious . I had the lasagna, which was great. The service was great and I love the outdoor seating.

One of my favorite restaurants in Portland going on 10+ years now. They have some of the freshest more flavorful Italian dishes i've ever had. The freshly made pasta make all the difference and I love that you can grab some freshly made pasta to-go for at home use as well. The 3 cheese raviolis with pesto is my go-to dish, but on this visit their Halibut special was also absolutely to die for and good perfectly with a moist inside and light crisping on the outside. You also get fresh focaccia and plain bread with oil and balsamic glaze when you first sit down which is a great addition. The staff and owner is always so friendly and accommodating. The food, staff, and atmosphere made this place a go-to for any special occasion or date night. read more

Justa Pasta - 3 cheese ravioli with pesto - Italian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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i love fresh food that makes you feel good instead of sick after. that's exactly what justa pasta is! it even reheats very good the next day. the bar is a little bit dark but the staff are super friendly and attentive. i didn't get a picture of the bread oil and balsamic but it's delicious. I need to try the carbonara or the ravioli next! read more

Justa Pasta - alfredo with whole wheat fusilli and a huckleberry citrus - Italian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I've been wanting to try this place for a long time now and I am so happy I finally did! Food: 9/10 absolutely divine! Fresh pasta, fresh prawns, seasoned well, perfect portion size, served HOT and timely! Both my friend and I had enough for leftovers the next day. I loved that there were fresh garlic cloves (I love garlic) in my sauce. The after dinner drink was just the perfect way to end the night. Our waitress was friendly and attentive. I would highly recommend for a cute date night or a girls night. There is covered and heated seating outside along with seating inside and bar seating. 10/10 highly recommend! **I am making the review a few weeks after visiting so I am missing a few details but trust me this place is worth a visit read more

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Casual little restaurant/market that you can buy house made pasta cooked or to take home and cook (along w/ wines & pasta sauces and such). We tried a seafood linguine which was great - nice & creamy without being too heavy or creamy & fresh light flavors w/ parsley & cherry tomatoes. Could've been a bit more generous w/ the clams but still good. We also shared a dessert, I forget the name but it was something like Paris Breast or something lol. It was like a buttery croissant cookie sandwich with cream & strawberries, quite tasty. Cafe vibes with a few indoor seats but a good amount of seating on their covered heated patio. Open for a few hours during lunch and then again for dinner later. read more

Justa Pasta - Paris Breast (I think?) - Italian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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After grabbing a glass of wine at a nearby winery my friend and I needed a small bite so we crossed the street to Justa Pasta. We split a ceasar salad and garlic chili oil ravioli. It HIT!! We also were served work crusty bread with balsamic and police oil-yummy! The ceasar dressing was flavorful with crunchy fresh greens. The pasta was seasoned well with the garlic chili oil and pasta perfectly cooked. We sat in the outdoor area as it was the best summer night, vibe was casual and cool. Staff was so amazing, smiley and happy and they had interior seating as well! read more

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This place makes their own pasta! The food are delicious and the service was great. They have really delicious free bread to soak up the pasta sauce. Definitely will return to try all the other entrees. read more

Justa Pasta - Seafood linguine. I removed all the shells already. - Italian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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I hosted my birthday party in the Justa Space next door to the restaurant. The made in-house food and beverages were fabulous and the service was top notch. Roland and Keema were so easy to work with and got everything right. I would absolutely host another party here. Until then, we'll keep dining in the lovely restaurant. read more

Best pasta in town. Try it and you know what I mean. Service is outstanding as well.

This place NEVER disappoints. I 1000% recommend it. The food is always amazing. The staff is always friendly and knowledgeable. Yesterday I had one of the most amazing Mocktails I have ever had. The 'Summer Refresher' was incredible and I truly hope it's available even after summer. It was a light, minty, foamy masterpiece. The outdoor seating is a big plus too. I've been going to Justa Pasta since they opened and it's a place with amazing atmosphere and amazing food! I love this place and you should absolutely give yourself the gift of it! read more

I dined there last evening, only my second time at this restaurant. The food is good, I enjoyed the chicken Caesar salad. Chicken was cooked thoroughly and moist on inside, lemony Caesar dressing. However, the service is s-l-o-w. It took the hostess checking on us then reminding server we were there to even get acknowledged. Even then everything was very slow. Food was delivered long before the drinks. It seems like no one's in sync. Would be nice to be acknowledged by someone when waiting, waiting, waiting. read more

I was so unsure what to get between the linguine with clams (my most favorite food) or bolognese. I chatted with the waitress and she let me know both are great and go with the daily special of linguine with clams because they always have the bolognese. The portion was just enough to where you still have room for dessert. My friend (who'd been here before) suggest we get the cheesecake because it's the best he's ever had and he doesn't even like cheesecake! Okay, twist my arm. The cheesecake was delicious. It was super creamy and light - almost like a whipped cream cheese was used. Man it was good and the crust was perfect texture. So good that it was fine plain with no toppings!! I'll be back for sure. It is all street parking but the area is where you don't have to pay after 7. Nice!! read more

Justa Pasta - Linguine with Clams - Italian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Wonderful food and service! We were staying in an Airbnb across the street and we ate there twice in 4 days:)

Dropped by Justa Pasta on a weeknight and was able to get a table for 3 pretty quickly! We were given some bread for the table which was delicious -- who's going to have negative things to say about bread~ My friends both had the carbonara while I went with the butternut squash ravioli in brown butter sage. They enjoyed their pastas and I personally liked my ravioli as well. The bites with the lightly fried sage were A+. Service was friendly but there was a little bit of a mixup where we were charged for our bottle of wine twice. We didn't notice till we all got home, but thankfully had one copy of the receipt and were able to call the restaurant and have the charge reversed and refunded to our cards. There a couple of parking spots right by the entrance but also street parking is pretty easy nearby. Swing by if you want some pasta goodies and a fun time. read more

Justa Pasta - Butternut squash ravioli in brown butter - Italian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Delicious pasta! How have I never been here before? Started with a spinach salad with goat cheese and pine nuts, perfectly dressed. The fresh bread and olive oil they give every table was also delicious. For my main I chose chicken Parmesan. A simple dish but not always made properly. The chicken was thin, rips on the outside from the breadcrumbs, and so tender inside. Topped with a flavorful marinara and melted mozzarella it hit the spot! Loved that they served this over bucatini pasta rather than the traditional linguini. Nice upgrade! The serving was large so I had half for lunch the next day, an added bonus. My friend had the fresh tagliatelle with olive oil, chile and finely minced castelvatrano olives which gave the typical Aglio e Olio a unique flavor. When the dish came it was lukewarm and we asked to have it remade. The waiter was very apologetic and accommodating. When the dish arrived again, it was freshly made, the pasta was steaming hot and it was delicious. I would definitely order this next time! For desert we split the chocolate bread pudding which they gave us on the house for messing up the pasta. Very nice! A bottle of an Italian blend accompanied the meal, a bolder red that we both loved. Indoor and outdoor seating, casual and comfortable. We sat outside and there are rows of heaters above which kept us very comfortable in a cold and rainy night. While Justa Pasta has mixed reviews, I had a great experience and am already looking forward to going back. The lasagna, bolognese and ravioli are calling my name! read more

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Great local pasta joint - friendly service and delicious (if somewhat garlicky) food!

You can taste the freshness in the homemade pasta. Uses as available local and seasonal produce and proteins, i.e., wild fish, Mary's Free Range" chicken and Carlton Farms beef & pork. We enjoyed the fresh spaghetti noodles in a bowl of hearty marinara sauce with scrumptious Carlton farms pork meatballs. So yum yum! A simple dish tastes great with all the right / quality ingredients and chef's that know how to cook-it-up! The open air outdoor wood patio structure features some powerful heaters across the length of the partio. You will not chill here - even with cold winds blowing - heck snow and ice would not discourage us. Under the heaters blowing warm air around the patio - simply chill out and warm up with a little wine - with a little pasta. The servers will take good care of your wine and dine cravings at Justa Pasta! read more

Justa Pasta - Break bread - Italian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Best pasta in Portland. The kale Caesar salad is also the best salad in Portland. Great service... Great quality... Reasonable prices. Will be back for sure read more

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I ordered the Penne al sugo. It was delicious! It reminded me of beef stroganoff. So dang good! Service was excellent. Food was great!

The dude at the check in was rude today. Barked if everyone in the party was present and I said they are parking. Wanted me to sit at the smallest table. Meantime another couple were seated at the size of table I wanted. He grumped, well if you need so much room go ahead. Then he served the group after me first. I guess he was having a bad day or he shouldn't be in the hospitality business. Our eventual server was lovely and the rest of the meal was fine. I don't require much when I go out to eat but politeness and accommodating the customer counts for a lot. I had been looking g forward to trying this place. read more