This fast Italian place is located conveniently in Nulu if you are visiting that area. You order at the counter and are able to choose your own dining spot. The menu was big enough to have several options and the wait time to receive food was relatively short. I tried the fettuccine alfredo with grilled chicken - it was a healthy portion of pasta, but a little skimpy on chicken - all well done and tasty tho! The breadstick that comes with it was a bit too thick/doughy for me. I also tried the chicken parmesan which was delicious as well. Overall recommend this place if you have a hankering for Italian in the Nulu neighborhood. read more

Pasta Garage - Chicken Parmesan. - Italian Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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Love everything about this place. Great casual date spot. Every time I have family and friends visiting from out of town we come here and no one is ever disappointed. Great food and service. read more

Stopped in for a quick bite after the soccer game. Staff was friendly and quick to take our order. Shrimp scampi- shrimp was cold, pasta was good and had a hint of lemon and parmesan. Beef gnocchi were soft and the sauce had a demiglaze beef flavor. Could use more steak bites to round the meal out. Pasta primavera- tomatoes were overwhelmingly taking over the dish, cold and mushy, the peas were good textured, spinach was overcooked and mushy as well. Overall an ok quick bite place- nothing to rave about . read more

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I've been twice (once was a busy Saturday during a NuLu festival and once a weekday around 3pm. I enjoyed sitting at the bar and receiving service but found out on the second trip that is it counter service establishment. They did have a full bar and plenty of seating for both large and small groups. Loved the fresh pasta and house made sauces. My surprise was the gelato which was a large portion that transported me to Italy. They have a great coffee bar as well, so an espresso to end the meal was very welcome! read more

Pasta Garage - Italian Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Great addition to the Nulu area! Make sure you check the address, my gps kept taking me to Garage bar and not pasta garage until I put in their exact address. Cute decor and decent sized dining room. It's neat they have a window to see the kitchen staff making your food. We came for dinner and placed our order at the counter to get a number and sit down. We got the shrimp scampi, the honey honey Mac & cheese (which was a special) and 2 a' siciliana soda, one pomegranate and one lemon. Both were refreshing but the lemon was our favorite. Once the pasta came out they were hot and fresh, the noodles were excellent! They are freshly made in Lexington Kentucky and brought to the restaurant. Definitely not your typical pasta. The flavors in the hot honey Mac & cheese were okay, not really hot but decent. The shrimp scampi was good but was a bit over powered by red onions but not a deal breaker. We got a tiramisu to go and it's was chef kiss. Decent meal and great food and service. Perfect for dinner or lunch. read more

Pasta Garage - Hot honey Mac & cheese special - Italian Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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Very disappointed. Lexington location is awsome, but Louisville is very mediocre. Bruschetta was bitter, and pasta was TOO al dente. Self serve, order at counter, obtain your own beverages at soda fountain, asked ti please return your dishes when done. Server came to the table one time, to deliver food. Portions are on the smaller side and price point did not reflect service, quality or portion sizes. read more

Pasta Garage - Bolognese - Italian Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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I was really excited to try pasta garage even though I'd heard mixed reviews about it. One friend said it was a mix between Chipotle and Fazoli's. I'm not entirely sure what they meant in regard to the chipotle reference because you don't tell them what you want and watch them make your food ... and I couldn't tell you the last time I went to Fazoli's but I also 8 get it in a weird way. When you are ready to order, you walk up to the counter, place your order and then they give you a number to take back to your table which I don't mind. Sometimes it's nice to have a sit down experience with more speed. I ordered first in our group and did the build your own pasta. I asked for the gnocchi, and was asked what type. They explained they have regular gnocchi, spinach and cheese stuffed gnocchi and caprese stuffed gnocchi. I was intrigued by the spinach and cheese stuffed gnocchi so I ordered that with grilled chicken and Vodka sauce. One of my girlfriend's ordered regular chicken Alfredo and the other got KY shaped pasta (which I love this option) and vodka sauce as well as the kids spaghetti and marinara. When my food came out I wasn't expecting the gnocchi to be fried but it wasn't bad. However the grilled chicken also came out fried and the two together with the sauce made the dish very dry. I think the gnocchi would have been better with a cream sauce and the chicken by itself was really good. My girlfriend did not like the Alfredo and said she couldn't even eat it, I should have tried a bite bc I'm curious. The KY shaped pasta and vodka sauce came out correctly but the kids spaghetti came out as Rotini with Butter instead which he didn't like. Before you ask, no we didn't ask for it to be fixed, by that point a bunch of people came in after the UL game ended and the place was packed. read more

Pasta Garage - Build your own pasta - spinach and cheese stuffed gnocchi, fried chicken and vodka sauce. - Italian Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Food was mid. I had the steak and gnocchi with mushrooms (Toscano) and it was the best thing at the table. Everything else was ok. The primavera was totally boring and bland. Bolognese was fine. But not great and not worth the price. Won't go back. Could get same results at home for far less. Place is cool. Parking wasn't great but it worked. You can buy most of the sauces and all of the pastas around town (pasta is Lexington pasta). Save your money. read more

New concept kitchen--Pasta garage adds a spin on Italian street food, serving fresh, handcrafted Italian pasta with the speed of casual dining. Every dish is crafted in-house using fresh, locally sourced ingredients using signature small-batch pasta made daily by Lexington Pasta. Walk up to the counter to order, take a number, grab a table and hangout. There are bar-top tables for a casual group or booths and small-top tables for dinner with a friend or a date. Everything we tried was delicious--see pics. Will def be back to try more. read more

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Great spot for an easy yummy dinner. We brought our volleyball team here. It's nice to have Winn can order what they want at the counter and then they bring it out to you. We have brought our team here twice this year, and everyone enjoys it. Full bar service as well. Enjoyed a skinny margarita. read more

Pasta Garage - Pea ravioli special with lamb kebab and pickled red onions. Absolutely delicious. - Italian Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Pasta Garbage... no this is not a misspelling, this the food is GARBAGE. The Italian dressing is flavorless as well as their bolognese sauce. read more

The food being delicious wasn't even the best part! We came from out of town looking for Italian flavors that we missed from our time living abroad. We all tried different dishes and different deserts. Everything tasted wonderful. It's the service that will keep us coming back! Everyone was so sweet. Not sure if the gentleman who talked to us was the owner or manager, but either way he added the cherry on top of the cheesecake! The lobby and tables were kept well clean. read more

Pasta Garage - Cacio E Pepe with Chicken Parmesan. - Italian Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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Atmosphere: The atmosphere was great! I really liked the simple yet inviting decor, and the pasta machine taking center stage was a nice touch, it's always fun to see fresh pasta being made right in front of you. The lighting was warm and comfortable overall, though the front corner of the restaurant was a little too dim. Still, it added to the cozy feel. The restaurant itself was very clean, and the staff were kind and professional. You can tell they either truly enjoy their jobs or at least put on a great game face. Wait Time: This was where the experience really fell apart. We arrived and ordered at 8:12, and by 9:30, not even our appetizer had been served. I finally had to ask the manager where our food was. Waiting over an hour for any food at all is unacceptable, especially when the restaurant wasn't overly busy. Food: Pricing was very fair, two appetizers, two entrees, and two drinks came to $59.20, which is reasonable for the quality they're aiming for. * Meatballs: Cold, dry, and tough. Unfortunately, not enjoyable at all. * Cacio e Pepe: The highlight of the night. It was warm, flavorful, and the pasta was perfectly cooked with a great kick of black pepper. * Bolognese: Disappointing. It was cold, stiff, and bland, as if it had been sitting under a heat lamp for too long. * Fried Lasagna (Appetizer): Oddly, it was the last item to arrive. By late I mean that it was still not coming out by the time we decided to leave. Appetizers should definitely come before the main course, not an over a hour and a half after ordering. Overall: I really hate writing reviews like this, but I believe in being honest. Reviews help both customers and restaurants grow. It's clear Pasta Garage has a lot of potential, the atmosphere and pricing are great, and there are flashes of excellence in the food. However, the kitchen and service timing need serious improvement. I know it's a new restaurant, and I'd be willing to give them another try in a few months once they've had time to refine their process and get the system running smoothly. read more

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The food was very good. We had the bruschetta, the tomatoes were very fresh and tasty, just wish it had more balsamic on them. The wife had the fried lasagna, the sauce was good and lasagna loaded with cheese. I had the chicken picante, I really enjoyed. It had the right amount of lemon in the sauce and the noodles cooked to perfection. They gave you a nice chicken breast with it. We ordered a cannoli to go and it was delicious. Service was great. Food came out hot and fast. The place was not all that busy 4pm on a Sunday afternoon. Kind of wish the tv screens behind the bar had real shows/sports on the, and not just a loop of a videos of the place on both of theTV's. Would have loved to have stayed to watch more of the college basketball if they had that on. So we just quickly ate and left so we could catch the game some place else. Over all, it was a very enjoyable experience. read more

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Food is decent but one of the most overpriced restaurants I've ever been to. Not kid friendly from a menu standpoint. Just wanted a simple pasta with butter and Parmesan, but they force you to do a build your own and it ended up costing over $20 for virtually no food. The ambiance is alright but nothing special. Service is horrifically slow and they don't check on you. read more

I really wanted to like Pasta Garage... We've been super excited to visit Pasta Garage and we were determined to give it a shot even after hearing about poor experiences from neighbors. I got the gnocchi and he got the fettuccini alfredo. We were pleasantly surprised by the prices but when we received our food, we understood why the low price point. The portions are relatively small, the 'breadstick' is a sad piece of focaccia, and the food itself is no better than a frozen meal from the grocery store. The gnocchi, while edible, was fairly salty while the fettuccini Alfredo did not taste like cheese, the sauce was more akin to Elmer's glue. We ate what we could tolerate then sadly walked home to confirm with our neighbors that Pasta Garage is indeed not worth it. read more

First of all, they have parking!!! Never have had an issue parking. Secondly, lots of room in dining area. With outdoor seating as well. Restaurant is pristine clean. Every time. Window to kitchen always makes me smile. Ordering is very easy at counter. The food comes as timely as expected for non- fast food. Portions are just right and I seem to never be able to finish it all. I've have several dishes but chicken carbonara is my favorite. I love the stations with to go boxes, wrapped utensils, napkins, bags etc. But the most amazing part is the service. I feel like royalty by everyone there. This is one of my Go-to spots every week now. The home made pasta is just the touch I needed. It's probably ruined me for other places! I just LOVE this place. Also, I was open until 11pm on a Friday so that was convenient since we were working late. read more

We're a pasta-loving family and we were excited to try this place. It's a super cute vibe inside, had lots of space, & wasn't crowded at dinner time on a Wednesday night. The employees were helpful & attentive. We had high hopes, until we got our food. Sadly, the food was not much better than Fazolis, and the drinks were disappointing. I'm glad we tried it, but it wasn't for us. read more

When this place first opened in November, the line was out the door and there was an hour wait on a Saturday night. So I decided to try again and was able to get in and get a table pretty quick. I got the carbonara and my partner got the chicken parm! I'd say this is a step up from Olive Garden but not too fancy compared to Grassa Gramma. A good middle priced pasta place! the cheesy bread was a little much and felt cartoony with the cheese pull lol! Still good though read more

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Stopped by briefly on a week night and service was fine. Tried the caprese gnocchi appetizer and it was okay, just not very flavorful and did not have an appealing texture for my personal preference. I do plan to visit again soon and will try other selections. read more

Great food, solid and fast service, and great atmosphere. I enjoyed my pasta a lot and so did my husband. We left satisfied. read more

Pasta Garage - Hugo spritz - Italian Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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Fast food pasta. Order at the bar. No servers. Small serving size for the price. Baked ravioli was cold in the middle. Sent it back to be remade and took forever to get back. read more

I am thrilled to see that they are opening another location in Louisville! I've been visiting their Lexington location for years. They are by far my favorite place there! NuLu will be the perfect spot. The Grand Opening is on 11/7/25. Go see them!! read more

Pasta Garage - Italian Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Pasta Garage is now open!!!! They are super busy so have some grace in these first few weeks as they make their start in NuLu. We saw a steady line the entire time we were there. We opted to sit at the bar, purchase a bottle of wine and slowly graze. It was perfection and worth the wait. The meatballs are delicious. The homemade pesto & sauce put them over the top. We had the caprese gnocchi appetizer and it was a flavor bomb!!! The bruschetta was fantastic. We finished with a cannoli which we split. Delightful!!! Love the vibe. Service was very good as they were scrambling to accommodate a large, steady crowd on their 3rd day open. Great addition to our neighborhood. Be patient & kind. Staff is super friendly. We will be back to work our way thru the menu! read more

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Nice local restaurant! Been there twice for a birthday celebration and invited friend to try something new. Highly recommend the Pasta Garage for lunch and dinner. read more

Delivery only: Food was better than expected. Chicken parmigiana, cannoli, side of Alfredo sauce and bread. It's all about expectations. I wasn't thinking top tier Italian, but more Fazzoli-esq. read more

Love this place #pastagarage Italian cafe on corner of Hancock and Market in Nulu. Very Cheerful service & bright cozy booths tables casual atmosphere, they make their own pasta, delicious choices in dishes which are reasonable priced around $15 - $20 and generous portions. Nice market section in back to buy pasta and goods. Across Hancock from Heaven's Door #Dylan. read more

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Decent restaurant. The service wasn't the best. I went up to order and the woman just stared at me and didn't say a word. Neither did the person that brought us our food. The salad was decent - simple greens and veggies. The best part of my meal was by far the gnocchi. The pasta itself was super good but the sauce and other ingredients could use a step up. The ambiance inside was just strange and quiet. Not sure if I would come back other than for a to go order of a pasta. read more

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I was really wanting to like this and couldn't believe that some of the reviews were true but this was not good at all. I wanted a pasta that had chicken but I didn't want the chicken and they wouldn't let me get it without it. A little weird. We ordered two pastas, a gnocchi and a limone. The pasta was way overcooked and mushy and the lemon sauce was fake butter with some kind of weird seasoning. The beef in the gnocchi was rubbery cubes and the sauce had an odd heavy parsley flavor. We only ate about a quarter of each of our dishes. This place is super disappointing and I definitely won't be back. read more

Great food and very accommodating to those needing GF options! Thank you! I highly recommend this restaurant.

Yum, we ordered the special bucatini which was a cajun-y cream sauce with chicken cutlet. Was better than the regular chicken parm -- which was still very good. The cashier was sweet and sold us on the special bundle (app, entree, and dessert for 40ish). The starter was the fried ravioli and tiramisu for dessert with two glasses of house red. Husband walked to the coffee section to grab an espresso shot to have with our dessert. Excellent. Romantic atmosphere. Telling everyone to go here. :) read more

Pasta Garage - Tiramisu and an espresso from the adjoined coffee shop :) - Italian Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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Only my second visit. Tried the Lasagna, it was tasty, but the bottom seemed very uncooked as opposed to overcooked. The staff understood the issue and said it will be addressed to management. Which is the minimum I would expect from such issues. Good service, as usual. Clean restaurant. Tasty bread. Hopefully, I will be reached out to to know what happened. read more

I truly hate to do this but I've been here 3 times now ( twice dine in and once for to go ) and it's been underwhelming each visit. To start off I've been going to their original Lexington location for many years and love it! Fresh pasta, great portions, and the price isn't bad at all. First thing I've noticed is that the louisville location is higher priced than the lex. I assume this could be bc they make everything there in lex directly but it's a bummer that my build your own is 23 at lex location and 28 in louisville, for the exact same order. Mind you there are options that are cheaper than a build your own. All the dishes I've ordered at the louisville pasta garage have been really bland, barely any sauce on it, and the bread is stale; while at lex it's all so fresh and loaded with sauce, plus the portions seem to be larger there too. I try not to compare but it's difficult bc the difference between the two locations is night and day. I am taking into consideration that this louisville one just opened so it might take awhile for them to get their footing. But if they don't catch up soon I'll unfortunately be recommending only the lex location to people and enjoying that when I'm in the city. So sad bc I've always hoped they would open one here but currently it's just not worth going to, in my opinion that is. It's also worth noting that during one dine in experience our drinks came out after our app and food entrees. Luckily the people I went with said the drinks were great but they didn't appreciate that we didn't even receive them until after our meals had arrived and we all were almost done eating. No one came over to apologize or check on us concerning this either. I would suggest waiting a bit to try this place out so they have time to get everything a bit more under control. I plan to give it another try but if it's still the same then only the Lexington location will be receiving my business. read more

It pains me to write this as the food is amazing, but doubling prices for local events without informing customers is scummy. $30 for pasta is gross. I just ordered some gnocchi to-go. Everything appeared normal, but when I went to pick it up, the price was almost double what it normally is. When questioned, the waitress said they increase their prices for Derby and other large events. A chef/kitchen staff member happened to be waiting to talk to her when the conversation was going on. Even he interjected with "We really do that? Wow that's crazy." Though this is a gross business practice, I've seen it done elsewhere in town. However, all of those restaurants are up front about it, and typically reserve the increased pricing for busy periods. I went around 2pm and was one of only 2 people in the building. As much as I love the food, this will be my last time here. I just can't support predatory business practices like this. read more

I was really excited to try this new concept as its been getting a lot of buzz and fresh made pasta sounded excellent. I convinced 2 friends to go there and the experience was underwhelming. The space is well appointed (very similar to The Everyday Kitchen which was a former occupant) - comfortable seating and a full bar. You stand in line to order from the cashier and they bring it out to you. looking at the menu the prices seem reasonable, but the portions are "appetizer sized". I was hungry after my $16 meal. I got the pasta bolognese, and while the pasta was fresh, it was not cooked properly (way harder than al dente). Sauce was thin with very little meat, and had to search to find the fresh "parmesan reggiano that is included on top of every order". My included breadstick was hard and stale, any my friend had difficulty even cutting through her chicken piccata dish. I'm not sure if the place will get better with time and I like the concept of fast casual Italian, but there is simply no value here. read more

Pasta Garage - Bolognese - Italian Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

OK pasta place. I had the beef gnocchi and my wife had chicken Alfredo. The gnocchi was decent but dense and chewy. The steak tips were fine. The $5 side salad was not good. Breadsticks were tough. Wife said her Alfredo was fine but not worth getting again. Total was about $60 after tax and tip, no drinks or desert. It's OK, but not worth the price. read more

I have heard great things about their Lexington location, so I was so excited to go check them out and try out their pasta! It did not disappoint! It is a huge space with a ton of seating, and they also have a separate cafe and market area around the corner where you can order coffee and tea and take home their pasta and sauces. Their pasta is made fresh daily in small batches, and they even have a window where you can see into the kitchen where they are making the food. The staff is super helpful with recommendations! I started off with the Italian lemon soda and the fried lasagna! For my pastas, I did the chef's pick option of the chicken piccata and the build your own pasta option with Kentucky shaped pasta, white wine roasted garlic butter, roasted mushrooms, peas, roasted tomatoes, baby spinach, and house cured pancetta! For dessert, I had the tiramisu and classic cannoli! I totally recommend everything that I tried! It all was so delicious and flavorful! read more

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Here visiting Univ of Kentucky...super cute hidden down off the beaten path - kind of -great portions very casual ( you order, pay and you get a buzzer when food is up-salad could have been colder but they actually had anchovies for the Caesar salad-you can build your own pasta dish - looked like the chicken parmigiana is popular- definitely will go bk - read more

Food is great service was good Atmosphere is casual and nice location Desert was amazing as well read more

Didn't knock my socks off. We were very excited for a new pasta place in Nulu, but this was pretty bland - we had to add salt and parm to the pomodoro, and the bolognese wasn't anything to write home about. Had high hopes from looking at the review and pics from the Lexington location, but these dishes looked quite different - especially the bread. The side salad is comically small, it's not even served on a salad plate, it's a tiny bread and butter sized plate. Fun ambiance but could definitely use some work. read more

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