What an incredible hidden gem! From the outside, this is a small, unassuming restaurant, but don't let that fool youit serves some of the best homemade Italian food I've had in Nashville.I ordered the truffle pasta and added grilled chicken, and it was absolutely phenomenal. You can truly taste that the pasta is homemade, and the truffle sauce was rich, creamy, and perfectly balanced without being overpowering. We also shared a Caesar salad, which was fresh, flavorful, and the perfect start to our meal.The desserts were another highlight. Everything was homemade and authentic, cannoli and tiramisu are to die for and it was honestly one of the best Italian desserts I've had in a long time.What made the experience even more special was meeting the wonderful couple behind the restaurant. They were so warm, welcoming, and genuinely kind that they made us feel like guests in their own home rather than customers. That kind of hospitality is becoming harder to find, and it made the meal even more memorable.This place may not have the flashiest exterior, but it's exactly the kind of hidden neighborhood restaurant everyone hopes to discover. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Amazing food, wonderful people, and such a cozy atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We'll absolutely be coming backhonestly, I can see this becoming a weekly tradition for us. Highly recommend supporting this fantastic local business! read more

Pasta Galifi - Italian Near Me - Goodlettsville, Tennessee

Pros: Lasagna was dynamite! Authentic Italian. Layers of homemade pasta, creamy white sauce and parmesan, meaty bolognese! Friendly gentleman taking orders and serving us, spoke with an Italian accent. Prices were great. Cons: Do not get the Caprese salad or Caesar salad. Caprese was just mini mozzarella balls, cherry tomatoes, and balsamic vinegar and served in a plastic cup. I would have expected green basil and roma tomatoes instead of cherry and served on a real plate. Caesar salad was a huge miss. Zero caesar dressing in sight (caesar should be egg yolk based and have anchovies) and instead was given a not very tasty store bought creamy italian dressing, and the entire salad was served in a plastic tupperware. read more

Ordered pasta takeout for the family. Was not very impressed. Everything was pretty standard and simple. Seems like a fast food version of Italian food. Canned sauces, box noodles, that sort of thing. read more

Well, while we were there, it was great, our experience with Jesse. When we got home, different, when we finally opened our food. I talked to Jesse and had him ask whomever was cooking if the lobster Mac and cheese can come without Cajun seasoning. He went and checked and assured me, it can and would come without the seasoning. We proceeded to talk about how one of his family members also cannot consume Cajun and other seasoning, as well as I. And I feel for her, as I'm sure she feels for me, because my Lobster Mac and cheese came with Cajun seasoning. So I can't eat it. None of the food was fresh. Even the pasta. Partner got the pasta ai porcini, he only took a couple of bites, and said it tasted like dirt and was also old. My daughters chicken parm, pasta old, not sure if she liked the sauce, she was so put off by the hard, flavorless chicken. Partner finally tried my sauce after I asked him to. He said it really only tasted like cream, could not taste any kind of cheese. He didn't really like the bruschetta either. That man can eat anything. None of us ate the food that was bought tonight. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The store inside was fine. Tiny, like a lot of pasta places.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We would've been better with McDonalds and not out $70, plus I know my partner always tips, even with to-go orders. Thanks? Tried to call. No voicemail set up. I saw all these wonderful five starts reviews and was so excited to try a new place!! Incredibly disappointing and more than frustrating about how it turned out. I don't know if they were having THAT off of an evening but wow. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]The dining area is small and limited[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], but imo this is the best restaurant in Goodlettsville. I highly recommend the lasagna. read more

Pasta Galifi - Lasagna (half eaten) - Italian Near Me - Goodlettsville, Tennessee

We had an excellent experience at Pasta Galifi! The staff were very attentive and kind, and accommodated our indecisive order (we bought bagged pasta and switched it out with another bag, thanks again!). I had their daily special, which was a butternut squash and pumpkin ravioli with crispy bacon, while my partner had the pasta ai porcini (mushroom pasta). Both of our dishes were AMAZING, I was so grateful that we received bread with our meal because I otherwise would have licked the bowl clean. I appreciate that our meals were served in bowls that could be used to take the food to-go, very thoughtful! We are so excited to try our pasta at home as well. We brought the cuttlefish and lemon-garlic pasta home. We can't wait to come back for the gelato! read more

Pasta Galifi - Butternut squash and pumpkin ravioli (daily special, the orange dish) and the Pasta ai Porcini - Italian Near Me - Goodlettsville, Tennessee

I tried Pasta Galifi while at a wildflower picking party at Long Hollow Gardens and was pleasantly surprised by the quality and speed of this food truck! I ordered the fettuccini Alfredo with chicken on top that was very good. The chicken was shredded, which was great, but there was too much of it! I wish there had been a little bit more pasta and a little less chicken. My friends tried their blackened shrimp dish - which they liked - and the mushroom pasta - which also received good reviews. read more

Wonderful service and amazing food!!! Lovely experience will be returning! they also have homemade pasta, beautiful!

We went as a family to try out this great little Italian restaurant for lunch over the weekend. We had amazing food! We've spent time in Italy and were transported right back! From the home made pasta to the yummy desserts, everything was delicious. A standout is the Pasta Ragu. Having gotten very tired of the chain Italian restaurants, this was a welcome respite. We will be back! It's a family owned business, so please support them. We need more! read more

Extra small Caprese salad and undercooked day old meatballs. Also, no one could speak English. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Dirty tables.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

The pastas are so good!! We got the spaghetti pomodoro and the porcini. The porcini was my favorite!

First time eating here. The fresh pasta, tomato basil soup, and bread was delicious. Will definitely be going back for more.Owner and Staff is so kind.They make ALL pasta FRESH read more

Service was friendly and fast! The food is outstanding! Fresh pasta, fresh bread, fresh Parmesan! It was all so authentic and delicious.

The fresh pasta here is the way to go! It's a small place more suited for take out. They serve everything in to go containers but so have table to sit at if you want to dine in. Portion sizes are generous and the pasta is a great texture. My brother got the truffle pasta and I definitely preferred the cream sauce in his over the one I had. It had more of an Alfredo taste which I prefer. My mom chose the pesto which was also great. The prices are great for the portions and taste was great. We did have a Caesar salad that I probably wouldn't get again as the dressing and croutons weren't anything special to me. I would 100 percent recommend going and getting the pasta though! The owners were incredibly kind, helpful, and appreciative. If so lived locally this would be a go to spot. read more

Pasta Galifi - Pasta ai Porcini - Italian Near Me - Goodlettsville, Tennessee

The pasta is great !!!! Actually the best you can get in the area. Also good bread which is also hard to find locally (sometimes they have special offerings like focaccia). VEGAN / VEGANS : order the pomodoro with no cheese--the pasta is vegan. Welcoming and helpful service. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Cute shop location with dry pasta to buy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

This is such good, authentic Italian food! The service was great and friendly. So happy to have this special spot in our neighborhood. We will definitely be back. read more

I've had Italian all over Nashville.... This place... is the most authentic Italian I've ever had. Hands down! Second best Italian I've had was in Puerto Rico. So I'm serious... this place is 12/10.... So much so I'm headed there right now actually! read more

My wife and I popped into this small gem of a place after hearing good things about it from friends. I knew they started as a food truck and then opened this brick and mortar place. [[HIGHLIGHT]]All the food is packaged to go, but they have some 4 tops if you want to eat there.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The woman taking the order explained their concept which is fresh pasta made in house daily. So fresh and cooked perfectly. My wife had the Lasagna and I had the ePepe pasta. The truffle power on my pasta was amazing. If you live in the area, do yourself a favor and swing by this place on the way home from work and grab a few items to take home. You won't be disappointed. They also have Italian style cheesecake and tiramisu etc. read more

I accidentally forgot my lunch at home today so I decided it was the perfect chance to try out Pasta Galifi. I discovered that I need to "accidentally" forget my lunch more often. When I walked in, I was greeted with friendly service and even provided some complimentary Bread + Butter on the house. Even as I browsed the dry pasta, they were kind enough to share about their process and how their noodles are made fresh. I ordered the Italian Mac & Cheese w/Chicken and it was absolutely delicious. The noodles were the perfect texture and the sauce was a phenomenal balance of richness and flavor. The Mac was followed by a cup of Dark Chocolate Gelato. As someone who never had Gelato until today, I regret not trying it sooner. I'll absolutely be back for the other flavors that I saw. The surprise of the meal for me was very unexpected but left me wanting the recipe. The Butter. That little dish of golden greatness was a welcome surprise considering I first thought it was Italian Dressing. Now that I've had it, normal butter will never taste the same. Whether it be for the Pasta, the Gelato, or the Butter, find your way here and try it. You won't be disappointed. read more

Pasta Galifi - Italian Mac & Cheese w/Chicken - Italian Near Me - Goodlettsville, Tennessee

We stumbled upon this place by accident and were thrilled with our experience. The food was great, service was friendly, and we'll be back for more. The tiramisu was delicious! read more

The food was amazing. Barb was the sweetest and explained everything to us. She was kind, quick and everything was delicious. 10/10 would recommend and we will be going again! - polpette al Sugo was amazing! Meatballs and bread - Tartufo E Pepe we LOVED! Will get again. - Duabai chocolate strawberry cup was also so so good! read more

The food was handmade and delicious! Conveniently located right off the interstate for travelers looking for an affordable, high quality meal. Five stars! read more

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Stopped in after a heavy real estate day for delicious authentic Italian food at Pasta Galifi 2. Robert N. Hoff had a yummy lasagna and I had chicken fettuccine. Tirimisi for desert and a lovely side salad too. Fabulous hidden jewel. They offered homemade pasta to go too. read more

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This review is an impression of our very first visit to PG. we came 30 minutes before closing about a month after it opened. * Customer Service - Superb. Great cheer. * Space - Just fine. Super clean. * Gelato - Amazing. Best I ever had. Our family tasted three different flavors and they each were outstanding. * Ceasar salad - great dressing! * Prices - $3 for a cup of this gelato is a steal. Please keep up the great work. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]This place is so so good, and the cutest brick and mortar restaurant.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We had the lasagna, and it was probably the best we'd ever had. We also ordered the caprese salad, which was super refreshing with a glass of wine. Tiramisu to top it off and it was all divine. Must try! read more

Beautiful place and very good pastas and ice cream love it very good service of the owner .iam really recommended read more

Pasta Galifi - Pasta galifi - Italian Near Me - Goodlettsville, Tennessee

The service was great. Really felt they were happy you chose to dine with them. Got pasta ai porcini and fettuccine Alfredo. Both were amazing and the bread they brought out was to die for. We'll be back read more

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My friend and I were welcomed warmly. We started with a Caprese Salad. They did not spare the fresh basil. It was an excellent start to a great meal. My friend had the special cajun chicken. I tried it and was impressed by the sauce and the chicken. Sometimes, chicken can have a weird texture, but not this day. They warned it was spicy, but neither of us thought so. I tried something new, Tartufo e Pepe. It was a creamy sauce with LOTS of black pepper and black truffle zest. I mixed it up and then took a bite. Oh my, I do not know when I ate something so simple but delicious. I could not eat it all, so I brought it for lunch. The bread was so fresh and soft. I did get the Cinnamon Roll gelato. It smells terrific and tastes good. It has so much cinnamon that I can only eat a little at a time. I cannot wait till next time. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Such a cute place with fitting decor and lovely Italian music.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service was impeccable, Barbara helped us out as one of my sisters had a gluten allergy, she went out of her way to make sure we could be accommodated. The food is absolutely divine & youre able to purchase fresh pasta for yourself to take home. Will most definitely be back, oh & try the gelato!! read more

Had the lobster Mac, and it was delicious! Perfect portion size and the service was fast and friendly! read more

Pasta Galifi - Lobster Mac & Cheese - Italian Near Me - Goodlettsville, Tennessee

I met the lovely owner and chef at a food truck on Arrowhead in Brentwood. I ordered the meatballs and Italian bread "Polpette Al Sugo". In a humble container was the chef's sainted Italian grandmother's recipe sauce and 4 substantial meatballs; with real, chewy Italian bread and bright garlicky tomato sauce. The meatballs are juicy and the perfect flavor and consistency. L I'm am stuffed, but they offered me tiramisu- the expresso is Italian and - I swear you will never eat this well unless you return with the chef to Rome and eat at his mama's house. Wow. read more

Pasta Galifi - Mushroom pasta (OMG) an Tiramisu - Italian Near Me - Goodlettsville, Tennessee

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Absolutely amazing food!!! When we fly into town visiting family, we stop by and order quarts of sauce (and made-from-scratch pasta) to take with us back home. We freeze the sauce, ziploc it, and stow several pounds of delicious frozen quarts of sauce varieties in our luggage. Pomodoro, Bolognese and Tartufo e Pepe are all among our favorites! The owner Andrea and his family is always there greeting and giving history behind the dishes--When I eat here, I feel like I am invited to his family dinner table. You can literally taste Italian love in every savory bite. Andrea's gelato creations are the perfect way to top off the meal--so refreshing and flavorful. read more

STOP SEARCHING! THIS IS THE PLACE! My wife and I stopped at this hidden gem on a road trip across country from Oregon to Georgia to visit family. After checking into our hotel for the night we drove over for a late dinner. After our meal we both looked at each other and thought "wow... this is the type of place that deserves a line out of the front door". To anyone who is local do not let this place go unnoticed. [[HIGHLIGHT]]A slice of Italy in Goodlettsville, Tennessee.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] You can tell a lot of love is put into the food, and the family that runs it have Italian roots and are very welcoming. Bring your kids for gelato, grab some fresh pasta sold in the store to take home and make a meal, or grab one of their freshly made meals to take home or eat in the restaurant. You will not be disappointed! read more

Friendly staff and delicious food! I had gnocchi with a Gorgonzola sauce, topped with crispy bacon.

My sister and I stopped by here after seeing great reviews on here and I will tell you that they were right! Great authentic Italian and even friendlier staff. I had the lobster Mac n cheese and my sister had the lasagna and they were both terrific. For dessert we had the dark chocolate and banana gelato, they were perfect. We did get the dark chocolate habanero for our uncle togo. It was HOT, but he loved it. He said you could taste the chocolate on the front end then the hot hits you on the back end. I highly recommend that if you are thinking about stopping here, you should not think twice. read more

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My husband and I decided to try this place and we will definitely be back. The food tasted very fresh and was very good. We tried the meatballs, pasta with bolognese sauce and chicken fettuccine Alfredo. Next time I will go when I am more hungry and have room for a cannoli. :) read more

The best authentic Italian anywhere around! Had the food from their food truck previously and it's so exciting that they have a storefront now. The pasta is cooked to perfection, the sauce is rich and shines in its simplicity, the meatballs are fantastic and their bread is the best Italian style bread I've ever had. The lasagna has the perfect mix of red and white sauce and is very flavorful and not too saucy. Highly recommend if you're looking for Italian made by an Italian!!!! read more

Pasta Galifi - Chicken parmigiana - Italian Near Me - Goodlettsville, Tennessee

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The lasagna and spaghetti and meatballs were amazing. The service was very friendly when you walk in and leave read more

Pasta Galifi - Lasagna - Italian Near Me - Goodlettsville, Tennessee

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Wonderful people run this little gem of an Italian find! So very friendly, they feel like family. They have delightfully rich homemade gelato (because why not mention dessert first?). I had the fettuccine Alfredo with chicken and it was delicious. Will be back to try other menu items and also to get some of the unusual varieties of homemade pasta types that you just do not find in grocery stores. A great local find and you can support families starting their own businesses over chain restaurants. read more

The restaurant is small but nice and clean. We had the Italian Mac n Cheese and Alfredo. Both were very good. They make their own pasta. Gelato and tiramisu are made fresh daily, so yummy. Large portions. The lady in the restaurant was so very, very nice. I think we will be going here again. read more