This is a tiny little place with counter seating. If you want to get in and relax over a meal this is not the place to do it. The pasta comes on a cheap plate and expect to get yelled at if you put your recycling in the wrong place or the fork or well...anything. The pasta came out quickly and was unremarkable. My daughters ravioli had little sauce, so I asked the guy behind the counter if I could order some red sauce on the side and he looked at me like he couldn't understand what I was saying. I then asked if I could pay for some Pomodoro sauce and the guy crossed his arms and wagged his head back and forth in an extremely exagerrated manner. Then he told me I could order pasta with sauce so he obviously understood me from the beginnng. He was an absolute jerk and I would not go back here if you paid me. read more

A true gem of Rome! Come here for pasta, ravioli and their vegetarian lasagna, but don't leave without trying their tiramisu! The owner is very friendly and accommodating! Our best dinner experience in Rome! read more

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Absolutely loved this place. Great service, great food, extremely reasonable prices. Went here for an early lunch right as they opened, but they made sure to have everything ready by that time (even the lasagna). There were also plenty of vegetarian options on the menu! I got the pesto pasta, and the boyfriend got the carbonara and the lasagna ragu. The pesto pasta was heaven: lots of basil and yummy al dente pasta. Boyfriend was in love with the carbonara and couldn't believe the size of the lasagna slice. Wine was nice as well and €3 for the half-sized bottle! The cashier made sure to ask about if we were okay with the carbonara being classically salty (which my boyfriend was) and gave a nice wine recommendation. The gentleman behind the counter (the owner?) was extremely friendly/helpful as well, taking the time to recommend a lightly chilled bottle of the wine we were buying for the hot weather outside. Overall a very welcoming atmosphere! read more

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Pasta Chef! Your service is great and your pastas are simple yet so good! I wish we would have come here earlier on our trip- we would have come every day! The seafood pasta was surely a winner and the price and size are great! Also free wi-fi and you can sit in for free. The chef also brought our food out directly. What a great restaurant! read more

Pasta Chef - Seafood pasta. - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

best pasta in rome! service is amazing, with the chef being very attentive and kind. will definitely come here again when visiting!

While rome-ing around Rome (LOL I had to) pasta was a dish I ate everyday, sometimes even two times a day! Pasta is indeed the real deal here as handmade is the standard and there was no restaurant that I could name that did otherwise. And so when I heard that you could get away with getting fresh pasta at a price point under 10EU, I was on a mission to see if I could find THE spot that fit the criteria. Lucky enough, Pasta Chef checked all the boxes. They blew me away with their pesto pasta (8EU). Ignorant me forget to get the exact name of the pasta (it was like a rolled up pasta) since once I took my first bite I devoured it on the spot. The noodles had that chew, the sign of a pasta cooked al dente and correctly while the pesto was light and full of flavor. It wasn't too cheesy not basil-y... Just.. simply perfect. Was there a pasta that could fit the bill any better? I certainly didn't think so. AAnd so did my dad as after we killed the plate he went up to the counter to order another dish, this time a lasagna ragu. Though it wasn't as good as the pesto this declaration was more determined by my personal preference as in the ranking of things, pesto is always higher above lasagna in my book. Still, it was the best lasagna I've had in a while as it wasn't overly cheesy, was generous with the meat sauce, and the pasta, well, was perfectly cooked. Like they mention, one pasta is the perfect portion for one person and so bring a few people to make some switcharoos and try their different pastas. Though there is no place to sit, there are plenty of standing tables for you to eat at. And you won't be needing to sit anyway, since you'll be eating up that plate in a jiffy - it's that good! read more

If you don't want to sit down and just grab a pasta quickly, this is your spot. This place was amazing and the food was just so fresh and juicy. I ordered a cacio e pepe and the butter was just so thick and enriched the fettuccine noodles. Also the added peppers made the dish so good. I know this fish is an Italian classic, but I've tried it at multiple places in Rome and none were better than from here! read more

Food was fantastic and the owner was so friendly and helpful! We would come back in a heartbeat!

Great prices, nice selection however they forgot to make my food. The weight was quite a bit and then I have to wait even longer, sucked. I would certainly try it again but don't expect air conditioning and don't expect seating because this place is small. read more

Food was fresh and tasty! They explained the menu and claimed to be best at carbonara. I had the lasagna and it was amazing.

This is a different kind of place. First off, if you're looking for a cheap meal, come here! Pasta and salads. Pretty simple and straight forward but also really good. They do not do table service as their license won't allow it. But when two people can eat for under 15 euros right by the colosseum, that's a pretty good meal. As a bonus, everything is focused on being earth friendly. I would definitely recommend as we came here twice in three days. read more

Pasta Chef - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

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One of the best pasta places we ate at throughout our entire time in Italy! And they added chicken to the alfredo for me which made me super happy! It's a pick up and go kind of place although you can eat there if you want at one of the tables. Everything is biodegradable and they recycle everything so that's neat. But great pasta and super awesome prices!!!! read more

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Located at a small walk from the Colosseum, this is a nice small self service restaurant. They dont have seating permit so you have to stand while eating. They have quite a few vegetarian options. The ravioli is really good here and their veg. lasagna is very good too. read more

Delicious quick meal! We both ordered the pesto pasta to go and ate it by a local fountain. They projected that the wait time would be around twenty minutes, and the restaurant was nearly full -- but it ended up being only about five minutes. We were so impressed with the meal and it was the perfect quick lunch in Rome -- we definitely liked taking it to go and eating outside as well. read more

Pasta Chef - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

THE best pasta I had in Italy. And that's saying a lot since I ate pasta every day for every meal during my two weeks in The Boot. After a long day of hanging out at the Coliseum, my cousin and I were HUNGRY. We stumbled upon Pasta Chef on a small street that was close to the Coliseum, but far enough away from all the tourists and tourist-y prices. I got the porcini pasta and it was amazing and cheap! The noodles were fresh and so were the mushrooms! It was a party in my tummy and I fell in love with pasta all over again here. The guy at the register was insanely nice and patient and was transparent that eating inside the restaurant will cost a bit extra. Grab your meal and head over to one of the nearby water fountains. It is such a lovely little area and a lovely place to get food! Can't wait to stop by here the next time I come to Italy! read more

Pasta Chef - Porcini mushroom pasta!!! - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

We arrived in Rome and decided to try this place out since it was down the street. I had the fettuccini Alfredo! It was absolutely amazing. I recommend trying it. So creamy. My sister had the raviolis and of course I had to try it too. Worth a try too. My mom has the lasagna and it was okay. It's affordable and worth giving a try if you want something fast and quick. We tried the Cesar salad on a different day as a quick snack and they were not great. Try sticking to the pasta as that was delicious and I wished I picked that the second time. read more

Pasta Chef - Fettuccini Alfredo - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

The cashier quickly noticed my lost look of not knowing what to get, so she nicely recommended a few traditional dishes and even showed me what some of the food looked like. The Carbonara looked too god to pass up so I ordered that -- made it a large because it looked so good. The Carbonara had a lot of flavor -- cheeses, pepper, and guanciale that was mixed to perfection as if one of the Roman gods made it himself. Very good meal that costs 8€ for a large or 7€ for a small. read more

Pasta Chef - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

Wish I could have tried it. Having to wait 25 minutes for fast Italian food is sad. Better delivery next time.

If you know Soup Nazi from Seinfeld :-), this place is a little bit like that. Strict rules and instructions. But just like that soup, their food is amazing. We went for dinner two consecutive nights. Tried most of their pasta menu and everything was superb. And his place is about good food. No table service, cramped space, uncomfortable seating, limited timings.....but was worth it for me. Highly recommended for great pasta. And servers are nice, service is good, they manage very well in the little space they have. read more

We absolutely LOVED our food from Pasta Chef. It was very reasonably priced, served on compostable / disposable plates and consumed at a tiny little bar along the wall. You are not getting ambience or service, but you are getting great food at a great price. We preferred the Amatriciana and the Alfredo pastas over the vegetable lasagna. The lasagna was very noodle heavy and dense, but the flavor on the Amatriciana and the Alfredo sauces were great. The pastas are made fresh in-house, and the guy at the register is delightful to speak with. He gives lots of information (in English!) and recommendations about the menu and doesn't mind taking the time to talk about everything. If we could've, we would've returned here every day for a meal while in Rome. read more

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Great price! They were fast and the owner was very friendly. Fresh pasta, good portion sizes, and cold drinks. Minus one star for the over powering flavor of the Carbonara, yet still good. Pesto pasta was very good! read more

Pasta Chef - Pesto Pasta - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

I would go here everyday if I was staying here longer. I ordered the Fettuccine Alfredo and as someone who isn't the biggest fan of pasta, this was DAMN GOOD! read more

Pasta Chef - Fettuccine Alfredo - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

Subjective: Ate here for an early dinner during our Rome trip - dishes included the pomodoro and carbonara dishes. Objective: Located in the Monti area (close to Cavour station). Mainly take-out, but has a decent amount of indoor seating. Majority of pasta dishes were less than 10 euros. English friendly. Assessment: if desiring a quick, delicious, yet wallet-friendly meal, this is the place! There are a couple similar take-out places in Monti, but this one was the best. The staff were very helpful and friendly. read more

On Thursdsy's they have freshly made gnocchi, I can't get enough of this type of pasta- we tried it with ragu- amazing and also in the 4 cheese sauce both are fantastic. We also came and got fettuccine Bolognese which is on the menu everyday and it's amazing too. If you are on a budget and want amazing food this is a great stop-you can also get wine and beer in here. I had a fabulous lager and wine on the 2nd trip out. Get the tiramisu- homemade and so incredibly creamy and soft! See my other pics - not showing on my review of tiramisu and gnochhi. read more

Pasta Chef - Fettuccini Bolognese - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

Ok it's fast but ok pasta. It's not "really" a restaurant like you imagine. Could be cleaner. Food better price than more typical places and probably just as good. You can do much worse. Ole for quick meal. Ambiance is really zero. Food is acceptable. Good if you need to get in and out. read more

Pasta Chef - Lasagna-- well the chef needs to spice it up a notch- but ok - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

Great tasting homemade pasta, well worth the wait, chef was personable and great ambience as well!

I'm super picky about pasta - could be from hanging out with a few Italians and shopping at Eatlaly too often. But I just made my first trip to Italy, starting from Milan and going down. This place had THE BEST food thus far. I had ravioli, cous-cous, and vegetarian lasagna (which my husband ordered for takeaway after tasting & he's not vegetarian). It was all bursting with flavor but also very clean tasting. Another major plus for me is it was an environmentally conscious restaurant. read more

Pasta chef is absolutely amazing. Me and my boyfriend were visiting and found this hole in the wall place. It's hidden down a little residential street so it can be hard to miss! We went early as we saw the reviews and there was already a crowd outside the door 30 min prior to opening! The food.... we both said we would fly back to Rome as a sole reason just to come eat here again. All the ingredients are just so fresh... you can really tell by the taste. I'm currently drooling thinking about my experience here. My boyfriend and I came here 2x in the 4 days we were in Rome and it was the best decision. I had the carbonara and also the pesto dish and my boyfriend had the mushroom pasta and the carbonara as well. The carbonara is the traditional Italian style so it is salty but SO good. All the other pastas were amazing as well but something about that carbonara..... HIGHLY HIGHLY recommended, the staff there speak English and are so kind as well. read more

Pasta Chef - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

Very crowded, but reasonably priced and good. Had lasagna and linguine. Both made us scrap the plate. They use paper plates though, so be careful not to cut right thru the plate and eat the paper which I did! Nice people too. Kind of a semi-fast food place. Saw a couple of bugs on the walls but tiny ones that I'd say is probably going to be at every place since it was summer. read more

After visiting the Roman Coliseum we decided to try out this place, wasn't too far of a walk and we had seen the yelp reviews. My family and I were not disappointed with the quality of the food. I ordered the lasagna and my wife ordered the pasta, both dishes were delicious. Highly recommend this place. It is small but the food is great. The chef and waiter answered all the questions we had about the dishes. If I'm ever in Rome again I will definitely go back to this place. read more

Homemade pasta that raises the standard for great pasta! I recommend the alfredo and the pesto, but every thing is superb! read more

Pasta Chef - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

Good pasta, but not as good as expected. I was expected amazing pasta and just got OK. A lot of great reviews and people at the place, but it was sadly just OK. The price is decent, but only worth to eat there. It was packed, so it's hard to get a table. Free Wifi helps. It's priced just like any other restaurant, so go for the full experience somewhere else. read more

Get your quick, cheap but high quality "street food" pasta here! Food: on a rainy day, we stumbled on this cute "street gourmet" pasta shop- so glad we did! -lasagna ragú: get this- the meat sauce is absolutely amazing, not salty and packed full of meat. Went back again a second time for this -prawn pasta: generous with prawns (one whole one easy peel for presentation and a few large chunks within pasta). Fun al dente tonarelli noodles (a little thicker than your average spaghetti and square shaped). Again a great tomato based sauce that was not too salty. Forewarning the sauce is very "prawny" for lack of a better word so if you don't a heavy seafood taste, skip this) -Fusilli pesto : fun textured pasta, pesto super fresh and deliciously herby (would bet they probably made it on the spot in the kitchen) - they also sell half liters of wine and small, single-serve to-go wine cups that have lids. Service: kind, professional, fast Space: super cute, clean. Plenty of seating for how small a shop it is. All high top seating. Price: very reasonable compared with all the restaurants around :) read more

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I love Lasagna Ragu. I has it at a different restaurant last night and eating it again. Yes I am a creature of habit. It's good here too. Very popular place. It has a slight Americanized menu with items like Fettuccine Alfredo and Caesar salad which are not authentic Italian dishes. I need a bit of home so it works for me. A few blocks off of the tourist trap street coming from Roman Forum. Come here instead. Great prices and good food. Oh! And they have free WiFi! My dead phone resurrected while chowing down read more

Pasta Chef - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

Love the friendly staff in this fast food store pasta place. Food is average, but low price make up for that.

This is my favorite place for buying pasta. Prices are reasonable and the food tastes amazing. Also it is located in a very nice area called Monti. If I visit Rome again I will stop by this place. read more

Pasta Chef - Delicious pasta - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

Awesome awesome service! The lady there is soo welcoming to all tourist, really try's to communicate (and does very well) with all countries. She recommended the most fire pasta to me the Fettuccini Bolognese. YUM. So fresh, light, meaty and overall delicious. I don't know how they get that combination of descriptions but some how they do! Highly recommend and it's also close to the colosseum. read more

Delicious little pasta shop where everything is fresh, including the pasta itself! Great prices, and the food is outstanding! They offer pasta in regular and large sizes, and I couldn't finish the regular. read more

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This place is amazing! It has a pretty hipster vibe and its food tastes extremely fresh. I recommend the ravioli! I thought that tasted extremely rich and fresh. They top the ravioli off with sage I think and I think it adds a good amount for freshness to the dish. The fettuccine bolognese tasted very good but just a tad saltier than I'd expect. The coffee was very good as well. We got a salad dish as well which tasted like the standard salad. Overall, great food with a good price! read more

Pasta Chef - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

Our best meal in Rome was served on paper. Seriously. We had tried earlier in the week but were put off by the crowd and apparent lack of seating. We returned later, earlier in the evening (ridiculously early for Italian dinner at 6:00) and were practically alone. The staff assured us we would have gotten in previously because the table turn over is quick. Regardless the return trip was worth it. The linguine ragu and fettuccine bolognese were very reasonably priced and exceptional. read more

Pasta Chef - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM