Pasta Mista is absolutely delicious. Some of my favorite dishes include cheese pizza. I know, cheese pizza, so simple yet ever so delicious. They make the best around. I love the tortellini with red cream sauce as well as their chicken Parm. Their food is very consistent and very savory. It is also great for staying on a budget. Because they do not have a wait staff or fancy table cloths, they spend their money on quality ingredients and excellent food and therefore transfer the savings onto their customers. This is an excellent spot for both carry out and dining in in a very casual setting. They have multiple locations if this one does not suit you. I have yet to be disappointed and I have frequented all of the locations multiple times. Thank you very much pasta Mista! Viva Napoli!!!! read more

Pasta Mista - Chicken Parmigiana - Italian Near Me - Towson, Maryland

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Love the food and normally the people there are great which is why I wanted to support them during these tough times but found out you can't order carry out over the phone.... weird. Said I had to go online to make an order. Couldn't do that while driving. read more

Amazing pizza, creative and delicious recipes. If you go on a Friday or Saturday, there's likely a line but it's totally worth it.

Tried this place because of the reviews. We ordered the special pizza which has pepp, sausage, mushrooms, peppers, onions, sauce, and cheese. We also got mozzarella sticks. We were quoted 45 minutes online but called in and were told 20 minutes. It was ready in 15 because when we got there it was not extremely hot. They definitely work quickly to get the pizzas made as fast as possible. The mozz sticks were cold. They were definitely made before the pizza was ready. The pizza was good. It was a great size and had a lot of toppings. All of the toppings were evenly distributed, so it wasn't overkill on one specific topping. The price was reasonable too. I liked that they make the pizzas in front of you too so it's not in some back room where you can't see the kitchen. It was pretty clean and they were pretty busy. We will definitely order from here again. read more

We popped in for a quick lunch, as my husband was craving a slice of pizza and a cold cut sub. He ordered a slice of pepperoni pizza and the sub (which we shared). What was really nice is that he does not like onions on his sub, so they put them in a small container on the side for me. The pizza and sub were freshly made and delicious. It was a great lunch for under $10.00 for the two of us. read more

I grew up in North Jersey and lived in NYC so you can believe me when I tell you this is great pizza! My family especially loves the melenzana pizza. We order twice a month. Great service every time. read more

I love this place, from the wide variety of amazing pizzas to the delicious sandwiches. It is great to just stop in for a quick slice or get it to-go. read more

Always good food, usually prepared in a timely fashion. Sometimes the front facing cashiers are lacking or have a "can-care-less" attitude. Seems to make the management of the place have an laissez faire attitude. However the cooks and long term employees are great! Pasta/gnocchi/ravioli is always delicious and served with fresh bread. read more

Very dissapointing. Pasta Mista has decent Italian. After waiting over an hour for delivery we were missing 2 out of 4 items on our delivery. I called and the answer was "next time you come in, we will give you some garlic knots". WTG??!!!! Of course I asked to speak to the manager and was hung up on. Called back and got the manager on the phone who after I explained the problem and that I know the business AND understood, got "ya ya ya"everyone knows this business. We are really busy." I wasn't even nasty. Raging asshole gave me a song and dance about how difficult it is to manage teenagers. I thought he was just a manager but he is the owner. Will never give them my business again. read more

I used to frequent here as an undergrad at Towson University years ago. Get the Spaghetti Pizza!!!! You won't be disappointed. read more

They have the best pizza around! Their cheesesteak subs are also the best in the Towson area.

The Yelp-star-General is back for this weeks review of my classy neighborhood Italian ristorante. Now I know what all you middle class fancy people think: it's Olive Garden.... forgettahboutit. This wise guy here eats only purest Italian goods straight from the port of New Jersey. That's right, Sicily's finest mobsters at Pasta Mista. They're so Italian they only watch fútbol and tax evasion is a national pastime! My go-to is the Pesto Gnocci and the baddest of them all the Buffalo (~*~go jets!~*~) Chicken Pizza. I have a few demerits and rankings to go over as I inspect their skills: 9/10 Purell at the cash register. Big fan of being able to clean up my fingerprints... because you know... about that thing... with Larry four fingers at the lake. 1.6/10 the forced air at the door always messes up my perfectly pomaded hair. So not Sicilian of me. 8/10 refrigerated Parmesan cheese, -2points for having to FIGHT EVERY TEENAGER ON THIS SIDE OF THE AMALFI COAST FOR IT!!!!!! And remember kids, always leave the gun and take the cannoli. read more

It's been eons, but I have such fond memories of this place from my college days. This place is one of the coolest and tastiest places in the Downtown Towson area. I mean, the place itself isn't tasty, just the... Ummm.... YOU know what I mean. They've got some amazing pizza and pasta dishes. I was a regular here when I worked next door at the adjoining Starbucks. They're not into all of the extra frills like many pizza joints in present-day America. But they're also not super-duper plain like other joints, either. They take care to make QUALITY pizza that's true to the pizza that previous generations grew up on, without it being overly rustic and ancient. I'd recommend anyone to stop by when they're shopping at Towson Mall, or the neighboring shopping area. read more

Came through for the pickup. Food was ready fairly quickly, about 10-15 minutes. Pizza is about a 3.7 (shoutout to the extra fresh mozzarella and pepperoni they use, a little torn on the crust), but the pasta, namely the Potato Gnocchi is pretty solid. Looking forward to getting back and trying some more of their dishes. read more

Love their pizza. One of my favorite pizza places. Cheese pizza, meat lovers pizza, chicken parm pizza, and more...delicious. I just wished they delivered. read more

Why's everyone hatin' on Pasta Mista? What can you really expect from a strip mall Italian joint in suburban Maryland? C'mon guys, don't be so harsh. I appreciate the cleanliness of this Italian take-out and eat-in resto that is like two steps up from fast food (it's counter service, fast and cheap), safety (there are always at least 3 police officers there grubbing on some food), friendly although perhaps a bit brusque (for efficiency's sake) service (and the people who work there actually speak Italian to each other), and generous portion sizes. It's like the PG version of Italian food, replete with garlic bread gratuit that will fill you up before you even get to your entree. Good for a rainy day when you don't feel like cooking and want something hearty and soothing (and want to spend less than $20 for a filling meal for two). read more

This is probably the best place to get pizza by the slice in the Baltimore/Towson area. There are lots of other regular pizza places around, but this place really makes incredible and different pizza and they always have a large variety of types to try. They have a lot of vegetarian options which I appreciate, and the pizza always tastes really fresh with a little bit of grease. Prices are also very reasonable and you get large slices. Their salads and appetizers are also good, although I have to admit I haven't tried any of their pasta dishes because I get a pizza slice every time I come! The only reason I didn't give this place five stars is that the restaurant is sort of cramped - if you come at an especially busy time you may not have anywhere to sit (the restaurant is tiny, with a stand up place to order and then about 8 small tables with a few chairs around each of them). So it's not really the best place to hang out and chat for hours with friends, but if you're just here to grab a quick meal or even takeout then it works great. Definitely worth checking out next time you're craving good pizza! read more

We really enjoy Pasta Mista. It's a short walk from our apartment. The Chicken Parm sandwich is always delicious. The mozzarella sticks are as expected and tasty. The garden salad is super basic and not worth getting. They have a streaming Italian radio station playing and soccer on the TV to complete the experience. read more

Pasta Mista is a great place to for Italian food in Towson, especially if you are in a hurry. They offer a clear and concise menu that is easy to read, mostly comprised of pizza, pasta dishes, salads, and some other Italian favorites. Speaking of Italy, the cooks and order takers are mostly Italian and even the TV is in Italian. I wish I spoke it when I went there! Anyway, I always get the pizza when I go, they have everything from regular (cheese, pepperoni) to the most unique pizza I've ever tried. For instance, this evening I had four slices: tortellini, chicken parmesan, spaghetti and sauce, and sausage/ziti. All of these slices were around $3 which is not bad considering their size. These flavors were all quite good and I'd highly recommend some of their pizzas to anyone. Enjoy! read more

Yum! Pasta Mista serves up huge portion sizes for a decent price. I stopped by here on a weeknight and it was relatively busy but they were quick and the food was delicious. I took my pesto tortellini to go and it was still hot when I got home! They even gave me bread to go with my pasta! Definitely stop by here and try them out - I can't wait to try their pizza next! read more

The quest for an authentic NY style pizza brought me here. The parking lot is treacherous, small, and busy. The dining area was VERY clean. There are about 8 small tables for dining in, however this is primarily a carry out restaurant. There were several varieties of pizza by the slice on display. Lastly, there is a flat screen TV for your viewing pleasure. Our carry out order took about 15 minutes to be prepared. The menu consists of pizza, pasta, subs, and standard carry out side items. The cashier was professional and informed us that it would be more cost effective to purchase a large pizza. We purchased a large pepperoni pizza which cost a little over $13.00. Generous amount of pepperoni and cheese. I must say, the pizza was pretty good and it wasn't super greasy. The crust was baked to a lovely golden brown and I could taste the cheese, sauce, and crust individually. Hubby said the sauce and cheese lacked flavor, but he liked the crust too. He's into cheese. We will definitely return and try more menu items. read more

Pasta Mista - Large pepperoni pizza - Italian Near Me - Towson, Maryland

So this location is very close to my job. I am not very into eating large italian lunches during work. However, I ended up stumbling across this establishment one day on my lunch break with a co-worker. I found the food to be delicious. I have only had a few things there so far. I have enjoyed everysingle thing with the exception of one pizza, that i just didnt care for. The first time I cam here I tried the Baked Ziti, I thought it was very flavorful and there was a ton of it, needless to say i had plenty of left overs for the next 3 days. I enjoyed the Caesar salad. I enjoyed the buffalo pizza but did not care for the vegetable pizza, it tasted like it was lacking flavor. The broccoli was over powering the entire flavor profile. It was okay, just needed som salt, maybe garlic. I dont know, something to bring it to life. I will continue to try their menu options and i do recommend read more

The best pizza we've found in Maryland. We do pizza & wings on FRI as a family. We've been here about a year & a half. This is the best pizza joint so far. read more

Better than fast food but is nothing special. I've ordered here twice, Stromboli once and chicken Parm sub the next. Just average. Bread is average, dough was average, sauce is average, chicken is average, won't be ordering again. read more

Pasta Mista is a small locale chain that is starting to gain momentum as the best "quick and dirty" Italian food option. My use of the term "quick and dirty" is a compliment, as you can walk into Pasta Mista at any time of the day, and they can pump out whatever Italian dish or pizza option you need in minutes! What I Like: - Best pizza options around. I like their options better than California Pizza Kitchen. Maybe because they are large slices that offer a better price/portion fit with the same great flavors. - The store is always pretty darn clean despite the volume of people that frequent this site. It seems very well run to me. - Easy access. Huge parking lot here. Get in, get out. Eat. Or stick around and dine in. What I Don't Like: - When I use my Visa/MasterCard, I have to sign the receipt. I never spend more than $8. No other store asks me to do this for food. Why is this? Knock a few seconds off of your ordering process and eliminate this hassle. - Seating is tight, as it is a small place. It would be nice to see a few padded booths installed against the main wall where floating tables currently rest. - Waiting area becomes cramped when it is busy. You'll find yourself bleeding into the new customer line as you jockey to hear your order number called. Maybe some rope/string/tape-inspired zoning to help corral the herd? Overall, it is fast Italian food. And for this category, they do it very well. Give them a shot. There is great value and flavor to be had whether you try a new edgy pizza option, or try a classic like eggplant parmesan. read more

Best pizza place I have found in Maryland. Everything always takes fresh epically thier cheese steaks. Me and my girlfriend usually get the half pepperoni and grilled chicken & onion. Always fresh and delicious. The salads are great too i recommend you try the chef salad read more

Pasta Mista - Pepperoni - Italian Near Me - Towson, Maryland

My favorite pizza place. They make the best margarita pizza. Pricier than other pizza places but definitely worth it. Fantastic for kids too. read more

Pasta Mista offeres great customer service and most importantly consistently great pizza that is worth going out of your way to get. I always call my order in and it's hot and ready when I arrive. I usally get the 16in NY style half pepperoni/cheese and sometimes one of their specialty slices for the car ride home lol. This really is the closest to NY style pizza that I've had so far Maryland and I think it's fairly priced, which is an added perk. Oh, the cheesesteaks here are pretty good too! read more

Quick and delicious with friendly service but they need more room and a liquor license.

Here's my breakdown on Pasta Mista This seems like a hole in the wall type pizza/carryout place. -The menu is not very vast or creative -There is no ambience, and everything is order at the counter for carryout or sit down -everything is fairly cheap -the pizza is overly greasy. So much that you can see through your paper plate by the end of the meal. Theres a good kind of greasy pizza but this is not it. -the appetizers aren't that high quality In the end, the place is for a very cheap bite to eat. But I wouldn't make it a point to come here on a regular basis. I heard good things about this place from other people so I was actually very let down in the end. I'll come back at some point but as I said it won't be a priority. read more

I still love this place. DO NOT confuse it with the old Pasta Mista in Timonium (under different ownership) which is complete garbage. Pasta Mista Towson is fantastic. The chicken parm pizza is great. read more

LoML and I stopped in during our travels to experience the magic of Pasta Mista once again. We've been here before, but remembered how good it was and wanted to come back. He ordered a plate of manicotti, while I tried the gnocchi a la panna, and a small slice of tortellini pizza (cheese, pesto and tortellini on a nice wheat crust). Neither of us was disappointed - the food was excellent as always. I've always adored the gnocchi here, and it's what turned me on to the stuff in the first place. They still have the big pasta dishes and the metal forks that I remember, a bit of a twist for what is essentially "fast food" style Italian. Definitely try some of their pizza - they have very different styles. I recommend the Mondragone, for sure - big, thick tomato slices and delicious cheese. Mmm-mmm! Prices were good, at 22 dollars for two pasta dishes, two drinks and a slice of pizza. The only downside to Pasta Mista is that this location is extremely, EXTREMELY busy, all the time. They have seating, but it's really limited and you can't really linger much after your meal, because there's too many people waiting to sit down. Many come here and take it to-go. I've never visited the other locations - this is the only one I've been to. It's hard to beat the original. Tip for Diabetics: Ohhh, Lord, no. This is not a good place for diabetics, I'm afraid. The pasta dishes will BREAK your sugar levels here. The pasta is "regular pasta" (not Dreamfield's!), the sauces are very thick and very rich and very full of carbs. The pizza crusts are also not diabetic-friendly. Admittedly, I think I really pushed it here, though, having both pasta and a slice of pizza. I'd start out with the pizza, slowly, and see how it progresses - but the pasta is definitely no. Shame - it's delicious. :( BG Levels Before = 99 BG Levels After = 212 :'( Disclaimer: I'm not a doctor. YMMV. Seek medical advice and tailor my review to your situation. I simply provide opinion. read more

This is the soul-sibling of Sbarro's. You go in, you point at a slice (or request pasta), they heat it up and hand it to you. It's not bad, it's definitely better than Sbarro's. It's not worth leaving the mall for, and it isn't a real restaurant. When in doubt... you probably shouldn't take a first date here unless you're students and you're both familiar with the restaurant. Just saying ;) No really, the food was fine, I had the tortellini rose. It was plenty of food, came with garlic bread. I had to take half of it home, and I enjoyed it. Just... nothing to rave about. read more

Everyone must love the regular NY style pizza. Unfortunately, I did not get the NY style pizza, and I did not get the wonderful experience of awesomeness that seems to be a common denominator among many of the reviewers. We ordered a large grande style pizza. The sauce was cold. How do make a pizza with hot crust, melty cheese, and cold sauce. It really baffles me... If I'm in the area again I'll try the regular pizza, but word to the wise stay away from a grande pizza. I would probably up the rating if I had taken the pizza home and was able to reheat it, but my husband and I ate it in the car due to our hour and a half lunch break during a conference, so thus explains the rating. read more

Excellent tasting, big slices of pizza with a huge selection of pay-by-the-slice pizzas on display. Would definitely go there more often if I lived or worked near that area. Highly recommend the Pizza Margherita read more

This is the fast food chain of pizza place. All types of pizza are premade, sitting behind glass shelve for you to view. Once you have made your mind, the same display will go into the oven for a quick reheating. That said, it is not fresh. Only time it is fresh, it is when they run out, then they will make new fresh pizza. Taste wise, they're ok, nothing to sing about. They are a bit slow coming out though, so prepare to wait a bit. Dining area is small, and very few tables and chairs. It's odd that so many people standing around waiting to place order or waiting for food, while they hoover over the diners. read more

High quality at this local pizza joint. Their bocelli salad is awesome!!! Fresh ingredients. Chicken was plentiful. How do they keep prices so low???? The cheesesteak sub (everything with extra hots) was balanced, flavorful and had the rift balance of mayo and the bread was freshness personified. read more

A staple in my husband and I's "quick dinner" rotation. Great variety of pizza, lots of menu items to choose from. Everything is flavorful and homemade. Staff always friendly. read more

Forget about the pizza get the gnocchi here. It's so good I go for that and don't even get their pizza. As far as their pizza goes they are 3-4 star depending on the slice. I don't think any are 5 star. They have some really unusual creations like pizza with tortellini on top or spaghetti stuffed pizza. It's fun and worth a try but to be honest I don't find it to be very good. I think that Vito's on York road has some of the best pizza around. read more

I've been to Pasta Mista a handful of times. I typically order pizza or the eggplant parm sub. THE GOOD... -eggplant subs are pretty good -cannolis are good -the cheese pizza is one of my faves -carryout is pretty quick and easy -fair prices -carry-out is simple -staff is friendly THE BAD... -using canned mushrooms on pizza is a major foul in my eyes Overall Pasta Mista has grown on me. It is close, convenient and the cheese pizza is something I look forward to! read more