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    Pasta Chef

    4.6 (236 reviews)
    InexpensiveItalian, Fast Food
    Closed 12:30 pm - 3:30 PM, 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Carbonara
    Adam M.

    Probably our favorite meal in Rome! Pasta Chef is phenomenal and the owner (who is out running around and organizing everything) is a great personality and very fun guy. This is not your typical restaurant since you order at the counter and then go sit down, but it is still very, very good. Prices also feel very fair. We got the carbonara and alfredo and both were amazing (though slight preference for the carbonara). Secret to this place is to come early since seating is a bit limited and it's no secret it's so good! Great food and owner is very fun which contributes to some fun vibes. Also in a very nice part of town.

    Lasagna
    Tim J.

    Amazing service and food. Best lasagna I've ever had. Felt like it melted in your mouth. Carbonara was excellent as well. Very cool experience for our first night in Rome

    Carbonara e tagliatelle
    Martin M.

    A very small location but definitely one of the best pasta we had in Rome! The carbonara was definitely the best I ever had! It's creamy and not clunky like most cheese based carbonara. The pork is also crispy porcheta! Definitely come early or come at lunch. I came for takeout and didn't leave until after standing in line for 1 hr and finally getting my food 30 mins later. But it was definitely worth it for some of the best pasta I have ever had in my life!

    Menu
    David S.

    We did stand in line for 40 minutes... it turned out for good reason. We had just come from seeing the Coliseum and walking for nearly five hours. We ordered the pesto, the pomodoro, soup of the day, which was fish, the ragu lasagne, and even more. All delicious, amazing, spectacular. I say trust Chef Leopoldo Frigerio!! Have a I mentioned how nice the people are there? So nice. Great service. Great atmosphere. And have I MENTIONED the Tiramisu. No? Wowza. See the photos. And enjoy if you are in Rome.

    Fettuccini alfredo, carbonara
    Edith C.

    Price is incredible for what you get, it's delicious. There will probably be a line, we waited for 40 minutes in the heat but it was definitely worth it.

    Clara C.

    Also known as al42 Pasta Chef. There was a line when I visited for lunch, but they're "fast food", so it wasn't much long of a wait. Their menu was simple, but I felt it wasn't exactly the authentic type of pasta that I was looking for. Regardless, the food was delicious and affordable. They also have wine here! The owner guy spoke fluent English and went around greeting everyone! It was nice. Credit card accepted.

    Lazagna
    Justina M.

    Nice place where you feel special. Good food, highly recommended! The prices are very good and you feel like home.

    Tonnarelli allá carbonara (front) & fettuccine al ragú bolognese (back) - May 2022
    Magz B.

    It's been almost a year and we still talk about the food here. The carbonara is something I'm going back for. Bonus: The people were so nice and knew SO many languages to help you order.

    Hugo C.

    You will return for so many reasons. The food is heavenly, get the alfredo! I tried everything I could and the food kept on getting better and better. The host is charming and one of the reasons you will return. He makes you feel welcomed and takes good care of you. The helper behind the counter is kind and knowledgeable. Multiple languages are spoken. The atmosphere feels like a deli, nothing pretentious or forced. You can see the little details that make it a genuine local staple. I highly recommend it for the price, quality and service. It's technically a food lab. Their experiment, serving the best.

    Tonnarelli alla Carbonara
    Jonas M.

    I've been going here since they first opened in 2015, when the Monti region wasn't popular as it is now. They've always been great, but they've evolved and grown over the years. They still have that street food feeling, but as they've grown in popularity, they've figured out how to serve their very diverse clientele, from locals, to tourists, to frequent visitors. There is something for everyone. My order with my group: -Amatriciana -Carbonara -Caesar salad They're very generous with the guanciale and the portions. The staff is warm and efficient. The pasta comes out fresh. Sometimes they are able to accommodate mixing the pasta with the sauce, but more often than not, it comes as is as they have to be efficient in their small kitchen. They are absolutely the best street food pasta in town.

    Carbonara bottom, second option top
    Andrew F.

    Wait, this is a chain with multiple locations? Noticed in multiple places... Or I passed it during different times of day and couldn't tell First pasta in Italy -- home cooked pasta is better. Review based on carbonara and the second menu item. People said to try out carbonara but the taste is too strong that I couldn't finish it! Should have seen the black pepper warning. I don't know if this is a case of adding too much spice or whatever you know the more you have the more distinctive/unique taste you have but you sacrifice food quality. Also there isn't much meat on the food. The second option had better tasting sauce, which was distinct and tasted fine, but didn't sell it. Pasta is chewy.

    Asks you are from I said Saudi he knows what I can eat from menu. I like how crowded and how tasty their food price good too.
    Mohammed G.

    Good place food good too. Try both soo good. Service efficient. Atmosphere friendly and worm crowded.

    Kristina L.

    Amazing pasta that's fast and relatively cheap! The portion size is generous too. Their regular size was plenty enough but they do offer a large size if you're feeling super hungry. The carbonara was delicious. It was cheesy and rich with the perfect saltiness and bacon pieces. Oh I could eat that all the time! My husband got the pasta ragu bolognese and it was good and hearty. They have a spice tray of level 1-17 and there a chart to tell you what pepper is closest to that level. I believe a 5 is like a jalapeño. I didn't have the tiramisu but everyone else seemed to order and enjoy it. Friendly staff. Quick service.

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    Food was amazing! Fresh pasta with flavorful sauces!! Such a great find! Good portion sized for the cost. Highly recommend it!

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    Had the tomato basil pasta and spinach ricotta ravioli. Fresh, light, and genuinely simple flavors elevated the entrees. Highly recommended.

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    Nearby Forum and Colosseum. Normal pasta cost 7€ but portion was quite small. Pasta was Good but Nothing special. Service was nice.

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    While rome-ing around Rome (LOL I had to) pasta was a dish I ate everyday, sometimes even two times a day!

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    3.5(62 reviews)
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    As someone who visits McDonald's frequently, this particular location is one of my favorites. We…read morerandomly stumbled into here for a quick bite without realizing it is the viral fancy McDonald's. First you walk through a hallway of Roman statues and plaques, which take you into a spacious dining hall. They have a full bakery section and plenty of seating. I got to try a few Italy speciality items like the Spinach & Parmigiano Croquettes (3 for €2.69) and Tiramisu (€2.90). When in Europe, you can always order a beer at McDonald's too, which is a treat for adults. The best of all, I was able to score the viral beach towel from here while it's been sold out everywhere else!

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