the food was next level delicious. Authentic flavors, generous serving sizes, excellent quality. service was phenomenal

I stopped by for lunch and I was honestly overall impressed. The service was excellent and I was able to order a to go arrabbiata rigatoni with sausage and a polara. I didn't have to wait long, everything was ready in under 10 minutes and everything was wrapped up impressively in a nice heat bag with full utensils, parmesan cheese, and sourdough bread. The pasta was fresh, the sauce was excellent with perfect spice, and the sausage was really good. I will definitely be back, and I noticed they sell pastas to cook at home which I definitely want to try! read more

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Now with two locations, we wanted to give the Mid-Town location a whirl, as it was the perfect location ahead of the show at the Pioneer Center. Located inside the Discovery Museum, Pasta Fresca is a great location, closed to the Pioneer Center, close to the river and all of its attractions. On this evening, our meal was bit of a tale of two experiences. My meal was their "build you own" setup. You choose your pasta (made fresh), then your sauce and if you like, you can add from selection of proteins. For my entree, I chose the Fettuccini with the Vodka Spicy Pink Sauce, topped with the shrimp. The Vodka sauce was quite delicious, I'm not sure I would call it spicy but there you go. I realize that "al dente" is all the trend but call me old school, I like my pasta cooked. :-). I asked the waiter if they could ensure my pasta was cooked and they were happy to accomodate. Nice. My wife's dish was another deal altogether. She decided to order the meat lasagna. An Italian Classic. It was presented as a large piece. The first challenge was the dish was warm but far from "straight from the oven". A proper lasagna should gooey with hot melted cheese, with the sauce almost too hot to eat. This was not the case here. The cheese was not melted. The layers of pasta were firm and not soft and there was little to no sauce in between the layers. What a disappointment. Clearly not our favorite. Not sure we will be rushing to come back. read more

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Solid 4 stars -- pasta itself is pretty good. The sauces felt a little unexciting (but we only got bolognese and tomato flavors due to half our party wanting non-spicy things, so that's kinda our fault. Will have to check em out again another week; it's next to the Discovery museum so we're next to here pretty much every other week... read more

Pasta Fresca - Italian Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Ever since Pasta Fresca hit the scene I've been looking forward to enjoying their pasta in a restaurant setting. Do you have bought the pasta at farmers market many times and followed their cooking instructions to great success at home and n I expected the restaurant product to be even better, but unfortunately think this restaurant misses the mark. Pasta Fresca has built a successful brand based on casually serving high quality pasta to the community, and to me this new location doesn't feel like a fit. The menu is extremely concise and focuses on what I consider the Italian essentials, which are dishes found at most Italian spots, with the difference being their freshly made pasta. One section allows you to choose from five pasta shapes and four sauces, with option to add protein, while another section has their more signature dishes. Amongst all of that, spaghetti and meatballs is oddly missing, and meatballs aren't offered as a protein add on either. They also have a small selection of starters, which are also what I'd consider expected, including two mozzarella salads (caprese and burrata), a green salad and a charcuterie board. Our server was friendly and present, but it was obvious he's still learning. The menu doesn't offer a kids section but after inquiring we found they do have this offering, which was great. I also liked that they have specials, and showing the specials on the iPad was an interesting touch. I'm not sure how I feel about it given that we're all trying to disconnect over dinner, but seeing the portions and plating definitely steered us toward or away certain options. That said, it took quite some time for our food to arrive. Fresh pasta cooks fast, and with the basic dishes on the menu, the kitchen should be flying. If the restaurant was busy I'd have understood, but there were only 4-5 other tables and it appeared all of them had food, so I'm not sure what was going on. After the long wait, the food slowly emerged from the kitchen two dishes at a time, leaving dishes on the table to cool while diners waited for the table to be served. There were two other servers on who could have helped deliver food, but my assumption is that the food was still being prepared. I ordered the agli shrimp and found the flavors flat and the dish generally disappointing. It was under-salted so I had to ask for Parmesan, which I know is a fauxpaux with seafood. But the biggest disappointment was the red Argentine shrimp selected, which are an inexpensive option that I always find have a poor texture, aroma and flavor, all of which was present in this dish. Additionally they cut them up before plating, which I assume is to make it easier to eat and make the protein seem more plentiful. The sauce was tasty but far too delicate, and it did not coat the noodles, pooling at the bottom requiring constant mixing, so my first few bites were very bland. With thousands of shapes and hundreds of unique regional preparations, there is so much opportunity for this menu and restaurant, which I hope to see realized over time. I'll continue enjoying their pasta at home and check back on the restaurant in hopes the dining experience and menu become a more interesting choice for me. When I learned they were opening in this location I'd truthfully hoped and envisioned a casual space suitable for family dinners. So often we're seeking something before or after the museum and the concepts in this location haven't quite fit the bill. Pasta Fresca could've been the one, but the space doesn't really fit the family vibe. They're clearly after a more upscale downtown/midtown crowd, and I want them to success and I do hope they find it. read more

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I love pasta frescas pastas! They are flavorful, perfectly cooked al dente, sauce sticks so well to the pastas, love all of the options and customizability. Their GF pastas especially got rave reviews from my gluten free friend were absolutely stellar, didn't taste like it was missing any gluten. The dishes are heavy and filling, especially the lasagna which weighed like a pound and had heavenly ricotta filling and great texture. The only let down was the dessert, at $10 a pop (not shown on the menu) it was really steep for what it was, served in little plastic containers too. The lemon tiramisu the lady fingers were falling apart it was too soaked and the jelly on top was a weird flavor/ texture. The ricotta dessert was much yummier but the cookie on top was also way too soft and some kick of flavor was missing! Good experience for the pastas, maybe will just stick to the classic cannoli for dessert. read more

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Their new location is very nice and spacious. Service was very good. The pastas were super fresh and very flavorful! We thoroughly enjoyed our meal. Wish there were a few more italian dishes to choose from, but other than that it was a great meal for a downtown date night! read more

Pasta Fresca - Italian Near Me - Reno, Nevada

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Carlos was extremely friendly. All home made delicious pasta dishes. Highly recommend for a splendid dinner experience

Off to a bit of a slow start but our to-go lunch was good. We kept it simple with an order of arrabiata and a tagliatelle scampi with a tiramisu limoncello desert to split. Wishing them all of the best in the front corner of the Discovery (old Holy Schmidt location). It is still very new in this location but they have had years of success on Lakeside. read more

Pasta Fresca - Italian Near Me - Reno, Nevada

I wanted to try out the new pasta Fresca so I went last night with another couple and my husband. We thoroughly enjoyed all of our dishes. We started out with an avocado beet salad, which was dressed perfectly, and my husband got the chicken special. I got the shrimp scampi, and I liked the touch of the green noodles. We shared a bottle of wine and it was reasonably priced at $37. We got the Italian cheese, cheesecake and tiramisu to finish off the meal. Everything was really good and fresh. I would definitely come back!! read more

Pasta Fresca - Scampi - Italian Near Me - Reno, Nevada

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Definitely a great place for simple and fresh pastas with mild flavors. They have a heavy focus on where they source their ingredients and how they produce their food. The waitress was helpful and they have pictures of their specials to get a better visual. read more

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I stopped by the new location in midtown and was pleasantly surprised to find plenty of street parking nearby as well as it being a good central location. The new dining area looks clean, organized and well maintained. The staff were super friendly and gave thoughtful recommendations on different food options. I had pasta, ravioli and a cannoli and they were all made to perfection. Can't wait to go back for more. read more

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The lasagna was amazing, the pasta was so fresh and the sauce so creamy. Maybe the most delicious lasagna I've ever had! The service was really great and this new location is beautiful. Elevated and classy with beautiful sunset views! Looking forward to coming back really soon. read more

Pasta Fresca - Lasagna - Italian Near Me - Reno, Nevada

I am obsessed with this place! Maya and Uri are amazing and welcome me back every time as a solo diner and repeat offender. I have a hard time venturing out and trying new menu items but each time I have the food has been incredible. I promise that whatever you order you will be pleased. Get your Pasta Fresca on and you'll end up like me, here once a week taking in the views and chatting up the rockstar staff while enjoying the best pasta in town. Never disappoints! Deliciousness! read more

Authentic Italian pasta with a fresh ambiance. Pasta is homemade with fresh sauces. Good attentive service. read more

Pasta Fresca - Tagliatelle Agli Scampi - Italian Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Had a great experience at the new location of pasta fresca! The staff was very helpful, friendly, and I liked the use of the iPad to visualize each dish before choosing. I felt the pasta was cooked perfectly, the flavors were great, and the value was good with pretty large portions compared to some other pasta spots. Would love to see them keep rotating the menu with fresh ingredients and unique ideas. I understand it helps with mass production for desserts to be prepared ahead in plastic containers, but it does take away from the presentation a bit. Would definitely come back! read more

Pasta Fresca - Pasta special with sausage, red sauce with ricotta - Italian Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Love everything about this restaurant! So beautiful inside and service was great. Everything we had was fresh and delicious. We started with a dinner salad and Caprese salad. Entrees were the seafood ravioli special, lasagna and spaghetti with meatballs. Everyone loved their food and I can attest to how good it all was as I had to taste everything (thanks family!). The pasta is so high quality and sauces were made beautifully. They also have a refrigerated section so you can take more food home with you for later! Great addition to downtown! read more

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I prefer the first location over this one. The new atmosphere just felt a little too big for the intimate experience that the other restaurant location provided. The service was nice, my pasta was fine (slightly overcooked), but it just felt bit less friendly than the pasta Fresca experience I was used to. I also brought my kids here with my post museum trip and was surprised to see that it was not more kid friendly being right next to the museum. Some honest feedback would be to have a kids menu with a few smaller portion offerings and perhaps some plastic cups with straws so that the kids can dine without parents worrying about them breaking glassware. read more

Unfortunately the rigatoni was so over cooked and very dry. When I tried to say something I was told I didn't know what bolognese was and yet I'm an Italian from New York. Im so sorry I will never go back! It's not true Italian or even close. The ambiance was ok. I wish they had listened it could have better. read more

Had an amazing dinner last night , we split the special salad a soft citrus dressing, my chicken was stuffed with spinach in a wonderfully aromatic mushroom sauce, the pasta with it was delicious, my husband had the ravioli with a white truffle cream sauce they where unbelievable, the service was excellent our server a young man I didn't get his name was polite and helpful, Ciara also checked on us was very attentive to all clients at the restaurant, the atmosphere at Pasta Fresca was clean , comfortable, will be back read more

A modern take on their original location. Food is just as good. Which means it's the best Italian food in Reno! Actually ever. Will always be a regular here. read more

Pasta Fresca - Italian Near Me - Reno, Nevada

I just love this place! So excited they opened a second location so I can get a late lunch/early dinner. The pastas are simple and delicious and the service is always great. Dessert is also always tasty. read more

Pasta Fresca - Vodka penne with shrimp - Italian Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Excellent food, seriously fresh delicious pasta and sauces. Wine is lovely, dessert amazing and very friendly service. Will definitely be back. Maybe they could collaborate with the discovery museum on a cool coloring page for the kids menu. I imagine I'd mostly come in conjunction with a museum visit with my kids. read more

Pasta Fresca - I'm sorry to say that the food was so good it wasn't able to be photographed - Italian Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Absolutely loved our visit to Pasta Fresca in Reno! The food was chef's kiss. Everything tasted incredibly fresh and flavorful. The sandwiches were perfectly toasted with amazing ingredients, and the side salad was simple but so fresh and crisp. Even the little pesto on the side was delicious and added the perfect extra flavor. And you have to get the cannoli for dessert. It was the perfect sweet ending, crispy shell with a rich, creamy filling that tasted super fresh. The atmosphere was cozy and relaxing, making it a great spot for a casual lunch. I'll definitely be coming back next time I'm craving amazing pasta or sandwiches! read more

Online ordering website only has one item for sale and no one seems to be aware of what's going on when I called. Couldn't order.

Always enjoyed Pasta Fresca and now the downtown location at Discovery Museum upped its game with delicious panini sandwiches. Artisanal bread, fresh tomatoes and perfectly cooked chicken make the Pollaio my favorite. Would post a picture, but I already ate it. read more

Excellent food and service at a fair price. The interior was clean and comfortable. We will definitely return! read more

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The service was great and accommodating. Ambience was nice. The food was mediocre. Limited Menu. Would not return again.

My partner and I had not been to the original location, but we are in walking distance to the new location next to the Discovery Museum, and we stopped in for lunch. I had the Caprese panini with the side salad, and my partner had capellini with basil sauce. Both were delicious and we had enough to take home. The pesto sauce on my panini was outstanding, and the salad was perfectly dressed. Both smelled and tasted so good! The pasta dish was also excellent. We will be back! read more

Food was delicious. Service was great. Atmosphere was quiet and peaceful. Wasn't too busy.

Fantastic restaurant. We have been fans of the lakeside location for years now. The new location has the same great food with an upgraded ambiance. The owner is very kind and checks on every table. They also have great gluten free options! read more

amazing food and drinks the atmosphere is so welcoming and friendly 10/10 would recommend everything is so fresh