Great pasta. We came here without reservations around 6/7 pm on a Friday night. They were able to seat us immediately in the downstairs area. They gave us a time limit of 90 minutes (because we didn't have reservations), which was plenty time. A few of the other Italian restaurants we were looking at had weird hours, required reservations, or were very pricey. I got the spaghetti aglio olio - loved it. With two pilsners on the side. I thought everything was reasonably priced (not as cheap as the rest of Prague, but taking into account that it was one of the nicer restaurants in the area). This place filled up throughout dinner time but never got loud. Food was quality and ambiance was overall calm. Only docking a star because the servers tried to rush us to order at first and then disappeared completely for the remainder of the night. read more

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This is a MUST eat at place while in Prague. The food and staff are great! Our waitress Petra was friendly, helpful with the menu and very polite. We ordered the burrata for an appetizer and then 2 pasta dishes. The food was absolutely delicious! read more

Pasta Fresca is located near the Old Town Square, and not too far from the Boscolo Hotel. The size of the restaurant is quite deceiving from the outside. When looking inside, there is a narrow hallway of tables, but the downstairs of the restaurant is immense. The décor of the restaurant upstairs is rather casual, but downstairs the restaurant is clean, and decorated in a somewhat homely manner as there are prints on the walls with shelves of books, wine bottles and knick knacks. The meal started out with some bread and fruity olive oil. The bread had a nice crust but was nice and soft inside. The minestrone soup contained a lot of fresh vegetables, and had a bright tomato finish. The added cheese added a layer of salt and depth. The Calamari and Baby Octopus was tender and well cooked. There were some char marks on the seafood adding a slight but welcome bitterness to the dish. The serving size was very generous. The Butternut Squash soup was nice and thick, and finished with pumpkin oil. The soup had a creamy texture, and sweet finish. The soup was topped with seasoned croutons which added a textural contrast. The Grilled Salmon was a generous portion topped with a butter and caper sauce. The salmon was well cooked and remained moist with a nice crusty exterior. The cauliflower was slightly charred but retained its crunchy texture. The roasted potatoes were also nicely cooked with a slightly crunchy exterior, and creamy interior. The spinach was just slightly wilted and maintained a lot of its texture. The Tortellini with Butter and Sage was a slight variation of the burnt butter with sage sauce. As the butter was not burnt, it was missing that slight nuttiness. The tortellini were rather large and well cooked. The past was cooked to a nice al dente, with the richness of the sauce and bite from the sage providing perfectly complimenting flavors. The Chocolate Cake with Cranberry Mousse was very rich and creamy. The cake was dense, as it contained little, if any, flour. The richness was offset by the cranberry mousse, which was actually just a sauce. Normally, chocolate is paired with raspberry, but the cranberry added a different layer of tartness and acidity. The sauce was not very sweet, so it did provide a stark contrast in flavors. The Tiramisu was a take on the classic dessert. It was a bit more "wet" than it should have been as it was slightly leaking on the bottom. The dessert was bursting with flavors, and the coffee, chocolate, mascarpone and alcohol could be discerned. The melding of flavors was a great way to end the meal. The Hot Chocolate was very thick, dense and chocolatey. It basically tasted like melted chocolate, and was not too sweet. It was served with almond biscotti which was super crunchy, and perfect for dipping. The cappuccino was perfectly made, and a way wake you up from your food coma. Service was very attentive throughout the meal, even though the restaurant was rather busy. The food was excellent, prices were reasonable although a bit expensive for Prague, but very well worth it. read more

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So I'm torn on this one. My husband and I had a reservation and we were sat easily which was great. The staff was friendly and sort of attentive. My husband's gnocchi was GREAT! Definitely the most pillowy gnocchi I've had (and I lived in Italy for awhile so that was surprising!). But my spaghetti carbonara was pretty bad. There was no depth of flavor. It was seriously lacking some acidity to balance it would. So if you go here get the gnocchi! read more

By far the best meal we had in Prague!!! Located right in the town square Affordable and great quality Excellent servers and staff Long wait for a table make sure you make a reservation or get on the list. The food is fantastic and magical The pasta is to die for and the dishes are freshly made. We felt like we were in a town in Italy with the flavors. Our favorite dishes were the antipasto salad, gnocchi and lasagna. The wine we chose was fabulous and well priced. We didn't feel rushed or forced to order anything. We loved it so much we dined 2 nights in a row. If we are ever back in Prague we will definitely stop at this restaurant! Must try my friends!!! read more

After 2 attempts to go in... restaurant was full... 3rd time was the lucky charm. It looks small upstairs but there is a downstairs section. We had the " special " 4 appetizers, steak and 4 sides. We made it " chefs choice " not disappointed. The fries were meh too me Everything else was spot on. But the service change after the meal. We asked to see the dessert menu. Waited 20 minutes. I was all smiles before. Our server wouldn't even look at me. He dealt with my son. He knew he messed up. Other than that... very good. read more

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Stopped for lunch the veal piccata and gnocchi with smoke chicken both excellent. Dining down stairs was very nice

Food was excellent. Nice drink menu. Ambiance was relax but classy, very clean. The price was surprisingly inexpensive for the quality of food. You will pay double anywhere else. Highly recommend. read more

Pasta was excellent, just a smaller portion than we had hoped. Chef special lentil soup was a great starter and all 3 pastas we tried were cooked to perfection with nice simple flavors. Definitely recommend if in the pasta mood. read more

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I ordered the lasagna, it was fresh and hot. I didn't care too much for the bread it was..different. It wasn't the best lasagna that I have tried. Overall, 3 read more

This place is amazing. I'm not a fan of the food in Prague so I had to seek elsewhere. They are very accommodating to your request. Truffle is a big thing here and I wanted the gnocchi with truffle and it wasn't on the menu. The chef made it anyway. It was unlike any gnocchi I've had in the states. The restaurant is almost like you are inside a wine basement. I'm here for 3 nights so I think I'm having dinner here every night. Love it. read more

Some of the best Italian food I've ever had. Made me feel like I was in Italy. I got water, wine a meal and a side all for $20USD. They will also split the check and you can pay with card. Next time I got to Prague I will definitely be coming back! read more

Pasta Fresca - Italian Near Me - Prague, Puerto Rico

Food was like whatever and it's very pricy the service was so so and the wait is ridiculous

This is some of the most excellent Italian food I've had. They were super accommodating and fast for 9 of us. The whole place is really downstairs, and on the way down you can see your pasta being handmade. We started with free bread and water, which is a treat in Prague. The bread was delicious! But nothing compared to the Truffle Linguine. I was truly impressed by the creaminess and amount of truffle given. It was a decent portion for the area, and as always, a good deal. The homemade pasta really shined. I also got the Sprtiz on a whim, which was so flavorful and orange! I loved it. I would highly recommend this place and I'm definitely returning and showing my friends this lovely spot. read more

Pasta Fresca - Linguine with Truffle - Italian Near Me - Prague, Puerto Rico

Overall: A must-visit in Prague if you're craving pasta! Intimate ambiance and helpful servers - just a great dining experience overall! Cuisine: I ordered the Spaghetti Aglio Olio with pancetta and chili peppers. It was so, so delicious and reasonably priced! Some of the best pasta I've had out of Italy. Ambiance: Intimate/romantic ambiance. Interesting layout of the restaurant, though. Some of the seating is situated in a hallway, with one side lined with tables and the other side served as a walkway that leads into the rest of the restaurant. These front tables were also very small and high so that you either sit on a high bench against the wall or on a stool. Service: Friendly - our server was patient and gave us good wine/food recommendations! But I think the server we had was also helping people in another part of the restaurant, so the service was somewhat slow - but that's also just how it is in Europe! read more

Pasta Fresca - Spaghetti Aglio Olio with pancetta and chili peppers! - Italian Near Me - Prague, Puerto Rico

WARNING: do not come here if you are American. We tried to eat here this past Monday night, but after being literally screamed at by a waitress we left and had an incredible italian meal elsewhere. We walked in and noticed a coat room in the hallway; as I was hanging my coat, a waitress came up behind me and GRABBED me screaming "really?! REALLY?! Unlike America we have rules here, what are you doing?!" She went on and on and on, obviously making others in the room uncomfortable. We left immediately. My husband and I travel abroad at least twice a year and have been all over Europe and have never experienced such disgusting treatment in a restaurant anywhere in the world or such hateful prejudice in Europe. This was my first time in Czechia and we had only been in Praha about 2 hours; I almost got on a plane for Germany or back to Austria that night, I was so put off by this experience. read more

We stumbled upon this place and initially, I did not want to go there, not for any reason other than I wanted to experience the local Czech food. However, it was awesome in every way from the food quality, portions, service, and value. it was so good that we went back the next night to have one of our sons who could not join us the first night have the experience. We all loved this place and if we are in Prague in the future we will be sure to go again. Everything we ordered was outstanding and memorable including the Primitivo bottle of wine. Enjoy and thank you Pasta Fresca! read more

Wow. Just wow. My family and I came across this restaurant on a Saturday night after walking around Prague's Old Town. Walking in, you'll notice a hallway lined with small tables. We asked the hostess if she had a table for three and mentioned that we unfortunately did not have reservations. She said we would have to wait a few minutes while they cleaned off a table for us and we were happy to oblige. I later learned that further down, there is more formal seating, but it appears you would need to make reservations to sit down there, but the hallway seating was fine, even though the high tables were a bit on the smaller side. We ordered the Chicken Farfalle which comes with a cream sauce. The waitress was more than happy to explain what vegan options she had for my mother and provided a customized meal just for her - her recommendation was a gluten free penne pasta with Alfredo sauce, and a side of their roasted vegetables. The waitress also mentioned that since the order contained gluten free pasta, it would take at least half an hour for the dish to come out (same rule applies for baked pasta dishes like the lasagna). We didn't mind the wait knowing that our pasta was freshly made to order. After half an hour, our dishes arrived. Wow. The Farfalle was cooked perfectly al dente and you could tell with the first bite just how fresh the pasta was. The cream sauce was satisfying yet light and the chicken was delicious. My mother's gluten free Alfredo dish was a bit on the salty side, probably due to the sauce, and the toasted vegetables were absolutely delicious. Out of all my meals in Prague, this place was hands down my favorite. Service was exceptional, food was out of this world, and interior was pleasant. Just be sure to make reservations if you want a better seating arrangement, but once you taste their pasta, you won't mind where you're sitting at all. read more

Pasta Fresca - Chicken Farfalle with cream sauce - Italian Near Me - Prague, Puerto Rico

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The pasta here was absolutely delicious. Although a simple menu absolutely delicious! Ingredient were fresh and tasty! Service was great! Came back twice in such a short visit to Prague because the food was so good! read more

Pasta Fresca - Farfalle with chicken lime and cream! Delicious! - Italian Near Me - Prague, Puerto Rico

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We visited Pasta Fresca for dinner on our last night in Prague. We wanted to sit on the patio out front, but it actually belongs to a neighbouring restaurant. We ended up getting seated at a nice table in the lower level where the main restaurant is located. However, we were quite unimpressed with the stagnant smell of cigarettes as you walk downstairs. We started off with a couple appetizers. We got the grilled calamari and chicken caesar salad. As caesar salad connoisseurs, we rank the salad a 3.8/5. It was good, but not great. The condiments were plentiful (fresh parmesan, bacon, and home-made croutons), although the dressing was lacking some flavour. The calamari was cooked perfectly, but was also lacking flavour - 4/5. All the pasta here is homemade and served with fresh ingredients. We ordered the gnocchi with black truffle and truffle butter. This is a must-order for gnocchi lovers. The spaghetti alla chitarra with bacon was perfectly al dente. The tomato sauce was sweet and tangy. Portions were quite large, so we took the leftovers with us. They vacuum seal the take out container to maintain freshness. We ate it the next day and it was just as good! Not the cheapest restaurant, but quite affordable if you are looking for a high-end meal. read more

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4/5 solid stars Delicious, great service, and very affordable. I can't really say from a Prague point of view, but from an American POV, the entire meal was roughly $40 for two ppl. Note: Come early if you don't have dinner reservations. We arrived around 6pm. We finished our meal around 7:30pm, and there were patrons who wanted to dine, but the hostess had to turn them away b/c the restaurant was completely reserved on a weekday! Ordered: Truffled gnocchi: 5/5 SOOO GOOD!!! This dish was by far one of my favorite dishes during my central/eastern Europe trip. I would come back to his restaurant to order another plate of gnocchi! YUM!!!! Calamari: 3.5/5 Yum..not fried, but you can definitely taste the freshness of the calamari Avocado salad: 3/5 eh, this was again, OK--nothing special. Spinach pasta: 3/5 eh, this was just OK. Tiramisu: 4/5 YUM read more

Favorite restaurant in Prague! After spotting the Pasta Fresca sign several times while walking around Old Town Square, we decided to make our way in. We shuffled down the long entryway and down a couple flights of stairs to find fresh fish and an open kitchen on our way to be seated. The clean, simple, and fresh ambiance of the restaurant makes for a perfect lunch no matter what you may be looking for. My favorite is the seafood risotto. Honestly, it is the best risotto I've ever had thus far. It's filled with octopus, mussels, and several other types of seafood. It's bursting with flavor and if I could have I would have asked for another helping. They also surprisingly have free bread, which is difficult to find in Prague for all you bread lovers out there! They also have an amazing gorgonzola salad with walnuts and strawberries. It's perfect for a light lunch or appetizer if you please. I highly recommend giving Pasta Fresca a try if you're in Prague! read more

Pasta Fresca - Gorgonzola salad with walnuts and strawberries - Italian Near Me - Prague, Puerto Rico

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I had the pasta of my life here. It was the shrimps in cognac sauce and together with the starter, tiramisu and super friendly staff, this has been an awesome experience! Go there!! You will not regret it. read more

Pasta Fresca - Best pasta ever :) - Italian Near Me - Prague, Puerto Rico

Came to this restaurant because of the high ratings, but left very disappointed and on an empty stomach. Service was great, the ladies were very nice, place (although a bit small) was very nice and cozy too. Had the pumpkin soup, which was very savory and delicious but the rest of the meal fell flat. Chose the lasagna because it looked so good on here but it was just a lot of pasta, very little meat and even less sauce. Imagine trying to look for any meat within the lasagna, and then trying to somehow eat minimal lasagna pasta with a good amount of meat to offset the bland taste and dryness of the plate. It was just too dry, almost no sauce which is crazy to me since most lasagna I've had is oozing of sauce and cheese... this one was mostly pasta, little bit of meat, a lot more pasta and then cheese on top. Not your typical lasagna, and not my favorite. The other plate we chose which was recommended was a pasta dish with tomato, capers (which i wasn't aware of until the plate arrived--didn't see that ingredient on the menu) and meat slices. Again very very dry plate, disappointed because apparently the sauce here was olive oil and overall a bit bland. Took a bite and left the rest. Also pasta was a bit thought.... Only recommendation here is the soup and I guess pasta if you don't like sauce in yours! Servers were nice, i let them know what i thought about the plate, they tried to fix it but by that time i just wanted to leave and try to find some food elsewhere. read more

Was debating on whether this was a 1 star place or a 2 star place. It got so many good reviews so I thought it would be great. I'm aware that Prague was going through a heatwave but man, it was so warm inside, I felt some air but they could've blasted it a bit more. Also, they only had one beer? Is this real? I had the Spaghetti alla chitarra amatriciana with tomatoes, Italian bacon, chilli and pecorino cheese, a long name to be sure and it is highly recommended but it was so bland. The noodles were definitely not my thing. My wife had the Lasagne with Neapolitan ragout and I don't know how they managed to make that bland too. It looked so good too. The only redeeming quality of this place is the atmosphere and the kindness of the servers. But for food, stay away. read more

If you don't make reservations go before 7. After seven they turned away anyone without them. Yes they were that packed The bread was nice light and pillowy. The Capreese salad was made with fresh buffalo mozzarella and heirloom cherry tomatoes. So Dang good. All the pasta dishes were good. All made with fresh pasta. Would go again! For 3 ppl/ 3 meals/ appetizer/ 3 alcohol drinks 75 us dollars. 1 to 24 currency read more

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I was so excited to try this place after seeing the high reviews but incredibly disappointed. It was okay "meh" just alright nothing special. As soon as you enter they offer to store your coat/jacket which is nice. If you don't have a reservation you must sit just inside the door area at the very small round tables and not permitted downstairs into the actual restaurant seating area. The waitress was prompt and courteous. The food was bland and boring. The pasta was a bit tough and could have been more fresh and used a pinch of salt to enhance the flavors. The truffle gnocchi was also disappointing with square almost hard dense gnocchi rather than freshly rolled out dough in a proper shape. It taste like truffle oil with fresh truffle shaved on top. The oil and fresh truffles competed against each other. For example:Like having artificial lemon flavor mixed with fresh squeezed lemon flavor. read more

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Best little Italy in Praha ! We went back 4 times. Good prices and the best fresh Pasta! Were going back in Sept, and look forward to walking to Old Town and eating out first meal at Pasta Fresca ! read more

This place turned out to be a nice surprise. It was our last night in Prague and we were looking for something different. It is a narrow restaurant with the street floor tabled against the walls with the walkway through the middle of the resturant. There is a downstairs area that we did not see but is intended for reservations only. They would allow you to have a table down there but the warning was that the table was needed in about an hour. Think of the headache that would cause if you were not done. Our meal actually took a little longer than the hour so I'm glad we stayed up top. I started out with a bowl of pasta fagioli which had fresh ingredients and a great soup base. I had the caesar salad as well. I ordered the spaghetti with prawns and my wife ordered the lasagna. The lasagna looked nothing look any I've seen since it was prepared beforehand...ie it didn't have that perfectly squarish cut from a baking dish look. She really loved it. My spaghetti was fresh, homemade pasta. The prawns were big and fresh as well. There's the word that describes this meal...fresh. With a wine to complement the meal. Voilà! The service was spot on. They spoke english and were very polite. A number of American tourists in here. Price: a tiny amount higher than most places in Prague but compared to the prices we saw in Italy, it was a bargain. Very good restaurant. Will go back when in Prague again. read more

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My boyfriend took me here for Valentine's Day! The freshest pasta I have ever had! They have good vegetarian options if you don't want to eat meat. The prices are cheap compared to American prices. They serve AMAZING mojitos! The best I had ever had. The service was great, the waiter was very polite and the host checked in on us from time to time. Interior is nice definitely an upscale place. Definitely recommend it! read more

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Excellent place for lunch/dinner if you want fast,efficient,good and non-pricey Italian food. We had 4 glasses of Prosecco, 1 salad, 2 pastas and 1 Panacotta - all for 43€ including tip. Would highly recommend it as a 'safe solution'...this place won't let you down. Staff is very friendly and accommodative. Smokers/Non-Smokers sections available. read more

Pasta Fresca - Pasta Fresca upstairs! - Italian Near Me - Prague, Puerto Rico

This place almost got 5/5 rating. The food is excellent, the service is excellent, but the thing that keeps it from getting a five, was that the steak i ordered was supposed to be cooked medium, but i got it rare. All in all a really good Italian restaurant, one of the best i've tried! read more

Pasta Fresca - Cheese, bread and ham station in the Restaurant. - Italian Near Me - Prague, Puerto Rico

An awesome place to have lunch or dinner. Here are some positives a. Very nice ambiance, with open kitchen policy b. Polite customer oriented staff, very fluent in English c. Medium priced (Very good value for price vs quality) d. Many vegetarian options available e. Highly recommend Avocado salad (as starter or main course) f. All pasta's are freshly made. Balanced quantity of sauces, but tastes wonderful g. Lasagna is wonderful; again, balanced sauces but tastes great. h. Deserts taste good too. One downside - Portion side is a little on the smaller side! read more

Went here with some friends for my birthday dinner. Off the bat service is excellent, one of the best I have had in Prague. Our server was personable, funny and laughed with us all night long. We were greeted promptly, got our drinks in a fast manner, ordered our food, asked questions about the menu and got our food all within 45 minutes I would say and we were about 6 people. Not bad if you were really on a time crunch either. Luckily we had all evening so we were just happy the service was good. The atmosphere is really nice I thought anyway. Very simple yet classy, wooden chairs, white walls, hardwood floors; this really gave you the feeling that this maze of a place was special and unique. They had their homemade pasta and fresh fish on display, and wine from all over the world to choose from. We got free bread baskets full of fresh homemade bread and delicious olive oil, one of my favorite things at a real italian restaurant. I ordered the homemade basil gnocchi with tomato and mozzerella. It was very nice and I liked the gnocchi a lot. The lasagna looked amazing, although I didn't try it. Everyone seemed very happy with their meals overall. Now I suppose we are wondering why I gave this place only 4 stars after being so nice? Well time for my disappointment of the night. The sauces. Or lack their of. An italian place should always have pesto or at least the ingredients for it. It seemed after scanning the menu that they have no normal italian sauces and to me that can easily ruin pasta. Would I go back here? Probably not because the food was not amazing, it was just good. However the service, atmosphere and wine selection are excellent, I would consider coming back for that. As a tip:This place can get a bit pricy when you have a bunch of people ordering things and by the end your bill is thousands of crowns, they add up fast so watch out for that, read more

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I'm from NY so I am a pasta snob. With that said, this was the best pasta I have had in Prague, but Prague is not known for its pasta:) service was friendly snd accommodating. The food was very good, fresh , well prepared... read more

Our first visit was fantastic. Such great service and excellent food. So we went back again and this time it was like it was a different place. The lady on the main floor shooed us downstairs and the guy was unpleasant when we asked for reservations and wait times. So we did the best best thing and walked out and ate elsewhere. Service does count sometimes more than food. read more

Hidden Gem! Loved my cheese filled tortellini! It melted in my mouth! My husband had the spaghetti carbonara and really enjoyed his just as much! read more

Experienced something here for the very first time. Walked in, no line. Asked for table. They told me, essentially, no available tables for two. Yet I saw groups coming in with no reservations who were just walking in. Finally figured out they were seating locals only. If you're visiting Prague, skip this place. Very disappointing approach to doing business. read more

So so delicious. You can see the past being made! I am a study abroad student and unluckily came during the time of corona virus, so this past was as close as I'll get to Italian pasta! I'd highly recommend!! read more

It is a very special place that is easy to walk by as the restaurant is downstairs, but don't miss it. Fabulous setting for homemade pasta. The employees were very friendly and enthusiastic and the meal was perfect. The vibe is chic, but not pretentious. Very popular with locals, so you may need reservations if you don't get there early. Definitely worth experiencing and you won't be disappointed. read more