Many visits with family of eight... nice servers. Noice as this was a former warehouse?

One of my favorite restaurants! Stopped in for brunch a few Sundays back and had a great time. I got the carbonara - the perfect breakfast pasta. What's so great about Pastaria is that they cook their pasta to a true al dente, leaving some texture. No mushy pasta here! It can get a little loud when it's busy since the seating area is a big open room with high ceilings but the service is always great no matter how busy they are. read more

Pastaria - Carbonara brunch - Italian Near Me - Clayton, Missouri

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We had a reservation and we were sat immediately! The waiter was great, seemed fairly new but went above and beyond to answer any questions we had. He checked his notes a few times - okay with us, to me making sure we had an answer is great service. Tables were close together but didn't feel too crowded. The food was amazing! Crispy Risotto balls were really good with the herb aioli. Pomodoro was SO GOOD! I'm not a fan of Cacio E Pepe but it tasted okay and my boyfriend who ordered it loved it as well. The bread served at the beginning was great, as always. I only gave it three stars because of the cleanliness. The bathroom was gross, and the counter is an exposed cooking area which is great but that means we can see everything. Workers had their cups and phones all over the counter. Cooks/chefs had to-go containers with ice water that they frequently took drinks of while they were preparing food. I'm a little rusty but as far as I know that's a health code violation. A chef bent down trying to hide the fact that he was eating on the job, stood up while still chewing and turned his back to finish. I noticed all of this towards the end of our meal, or we might have had a different experience. read more

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This is forever one of my absolute favorites. The food, the people, the ambiance. Now don't give me a weird look, it may be a large place but it's cozy. I bring my favorite people here and always have the best time and experience. Absolutely love the ravioli, all the drinks, and always the gelato to go. Honestly, you can't go wrong here, it's top tier across the board and I cannot give it higher or more deserved praise. Thank you for all you do, and your food and drinks are perfection. read more

I love Pastaria! We came in to celebrate a birthday. Made a reservation in advance so wait time was pretty short. Our waitress brought us bread to start, and was very attentive throughout. We got super delicious cocktails, and split the Bucatini All' Amatriciana pasta and the Roman pizza. Both were so delicious and quite filling. Everything came so fast too, we were in and out in less than an hour. The low lighting and intimate space make it perfect for a romantic dinner for two. It was a great fancy birthday celebration. Be prepared to drop a pretty penny, but the food and drinks are worth the price tag! read more

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The pasta is made fresh in-house and really shows in the quality. They start you off with complimentary bread served alongside a chili oil, which is a nice touch. The atmosphere is lively and often crowded, yet it still manages to feel polished and semi-upscale. The staff was friendly and attentive, and the desserts were just as impressive as the main dishes. read more

From start to finish - 5 stars. Great service. Friendly hosts. Validated parking. Food was epic and fun. Love the vibe. Very Italian. Highly recommend. read more

I recently went to Pastaria for lunch and remembered the great meals we had back when it first opened! Not much has changed... maybe the menu a little bit. Our food was wonderful and the service was amazing, couldn't have asked for more. read more

5 stars all around for Pastaria! Having only dined here once during the pandemic, I was thrilled to revisit with a group and get the full experience. We started with arancini and marinated olives. You can't go wrong with risotto balls, but the olives weren't what we were expecting. They are served warm, so don't order expecting a cold preparation. The fresh bread was SO PERFECT and loved that they offer a spicy olive oil to dip it in as well. We all shared a little of everything to try as much as possible and all ended up with a different fave dish which shows how great everything was! - Pepperoni pizza: exactly what you'd want from a Neapolitan style. - Brussels Sprouts: citrusy with a Calabrian chili kick and well-roasted - Pistachio ravioli: nutty and sweet with the brown butter sauce. SO GOOD. - Lamb cavatelli: my favorite of the night. The cavatelli had a wonderful texture and this was just the ultimate comfort food without being too heavy - Tagliatelle bolognese: a solid, classic bolognese, albeit, I've had better. - Toasted semolina linguine: the best, elevated shrimp scampi essentially. Very light and Mediterranean Of course we finished it up with Tiramisu! Service was wonderful - they gave us stellar recommendations and were super attentive. Thanks for a great family dinner, Pastaria! read more

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Had a wonderful dinner last night at Pastaria. We were celebrating my sister's birthay. When my son bit into the Bruschetta, he actually said aloud "Oh man, this is so good! Everything from the cocktails to the desserts were spectacular. Our waitress, Carly, was wonderful, attentive and friendly. Great atmosphere, laid back for a Clayton restaurant and children are welcome. Would highly recommend if you have not yet tried! read more

My favorite spot in Clayton (visiting). Atmosphere is welcoming, service was fabulous and food was delicious. I had margarita pizza, pistachio ravioli and burrata appetizer over the couple of nights I ordered via toast and ate at the restaurant and all were all delicious. Whole heartedly recommend! read more

Haven't been in to Pastaria in a while. Same great hosts, same great service, still a lively atmosphere, great menu and food. So hard not to fill up on their delicious bread, especially when dipped in their olive oil. And when you ask for seconds! I chose the regular olive oil, the chili oil option was too hot for me even though I like heat. Blackberry Italian soda hit the spot. It wasn't too sweet and I enjoyed that. Toasted Semilina Linguini was good. I didn't really taste the lemon. Next time I'll stick to my favorite Pappardelle. One of the staff stopped by and chatted with us about food, restaurants, and all things Gerard Craft, it was nice. She brought over 3 flavors of gelato to try. The espresso was my favorite with the mango, lychee a close second. Pistachio was pretty good, too. Can't wait to retry Porano when it opens again. read more

Pastaria - Toasted Semolina Linguini - Italian Near Me - Clayton, Missouri

One of my favorite spots in Clayton! They make all of their pasta from scratch and it's simply amazing. Order the pistachio ravioli and the the kale Caesar salad, I promise you will not be disappointed. The arancini balls are a must as well! There is a lot of seating, but it is slightly cramped inside. There are a few tables outside as well. You can park on the street, but there is parking garage nearby. The staff is always friendly and knowledgeable. read more

Pastaria - Kale Caesar Salad - Italian Near Me - Clayton, Missouri

If you're looking for an ambient date nice, or a cozy girls night with comfort food, Pastaria is the place for you. The food never misses. At this point I've probably had every single thing on the menu and I'm never disappointed. Tonight - was a girl's night in which we sampled and shared. To start, their house wines are crisp and refreshing and their cocktails are expertly made. The spicy margarita isn't on the menu - but their bartender makes it happen! The roasted mushrooms were incredible - packed with flavor and the perfect texture of crispness. The two pastas both similar, but with entirely different peppers. The Chitarra has a rich garlic flavor that is complimented by a cheesy finish. The Cacio e Pepe is similar, but has that peppery finish that Cacio e Pepe is known for. The pizza...the pizza was my baby. The spice is very real - so be prepared. But the drizzled honey compliments the flavors and gives a sweet finish to every bite. You will have leftovers, and if you eat them cold they'll probably still be incredible. read more

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Pastaria is simply delightful! I've been been here a few times now and have left the restaurant in a food coma each time. Service here is great and the decor all around the walls is fun to look at to catch details. I ordered the Sicilian Mule which was sweet and refreshing. To start, we got shaved kale salads, burrata, and the risotto balls (must try!) For entrees we got the Cacio e Pepe, Lamb Cavatelli, and the Toasted Semolina Linguine. The Cacio e Pepe is basically an adult mac and cheese (in a good way). The Lamb Cavatelli is one of my favorites with a distinct richness and umami from the mushrooms. And the seafood pasta is yummy with the toasted, buttery flavor present throughout the dish. For dessert we ordered a scoop of the chocolate gelato and the tiramisu to share. Both desserts were decadent and great options to end the meal. Note that there is a parking garage right next door to the building. If you bring your ticket to the front desk of the restaurant before you head out, they'll validate your parking so it's free. read more

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We had a great time at Pasteria for dinner! The place is beautiful and homey feeling, but still a bit on the fancier side. The pasta was very good and we loved all our complimentary bread and appetizers, especially the kale salad. Our server was amazing. They were attentive, helpful, and patient with us since we were a bit indecisive on what we wanted. The gelato that you can get in the same room was so good. They have rotating flavors so I'm excited to see what flavors they'll have coming out next. There's garage connected to the building so you can go through a little tunnel to get to the garage without walking outside the whole way. There's also street parking out front but it's limited and the road is pretty busy. read more

Pastaria is our go to dinner place when we cannot decide where to go. The food is always amazing and the atmosphere is always lively which makes dinner so fun. They have an amazing selection of wine and cocktails. There is not one pasta on the menu we have tried and not loved-- but the cacio de pepe with guanciale is one of the best pastas in St. Louis. Service is always amazing even when they're packed on the weekends. read more

Pastaria - Italian Near Me - Clayton, Missouri

Recently visited with a large group. This turned out to be the perfect place for our corporate casual dinner. After a long day of meetings we all just wanted a great Italian meal and a glass of wine. I ordered the bolognese and was pleasantly surprised with its bold flavor and huge portion. It also just happened to be meatball Monday and the entire table ordered meatballs to add to their meal. Apparently you can only get meatballs on Mondays. The customer service was friendly and very professional. read more

Pastaria - Bolognese - Italian Near Me - Clayton, Missouri

Went here with a large group from work(about 12 people) and they were very accommodating. Service was good and wait staff was attentive. The atmosphere was pleasant, it was just very loud and can be difficult sometimes hearing conversation, so be aware of that going in. I got the lamb cavatappi and it was very good. It has a nice rich flavor. I also tried the mushroom appetizer and it was enjoyable. I also tried one of the pizzas and it had a unique sweet and spicy flavor to it which was pretty good. They also had some local beers which was nice. I got a chocolate milk stout which is something I've never had before but who isn't enticed by chocolate milk? It was very good. My biggest drawback was the price - it was pretty expensive and I feel like the prices were just a little bit more than what it was worth. read more

Pastaria - Lamb cavatappi - Italian Near Me - Clayton, Missouri

Wonderful food. Great service and small but wonderful ambiance for special date night. Wonderful place.

I loved Pastaria. I was there alone and sat at the cooks counter so was able to watch the crew hard at work. The menu was diverse (within the Italian genre). I had fixed price menu that included a delicious salad, hearty pasta, and dessert. The service was good to excellent--it was quite busy so a lot going on. The atmosphere was lively but not excessively noisy. It would be a great place to go with one or many friends. read more

Fresh, housemade pasta. Complimentary bread with chili oil for apps. The ambiance is nice, very busy place but still feels semi-formal. The servers are very nice and helpful. Great dessert too! read more

Pastaria - Canestri Cacio e Pepe (half portion) - Italian Near Me - Clayton, Missouri

Stopped in for happy hour on a Sunday. We made a reservation ahead of time and the restaurant was packed at 5 PM. We started with the risotto balls ($10), a Margherita pizza (I believe it was $14), and a glass of house wine (once again, I believe it was $8). The wine was surprisingly delicious, even my boyfriend who hates wine loved it! The risotto balls were filled with cheese inside, like a gooey mozzarella stick. These were a tad too salty but pretty good. Came with 6 pieces. 6/10 The Margherita pizza was delicious! It was a regular sized pizza with 8 slices. I loved it -- good ratio of sauce and cheese. Add a little bit of the chili oil for a kick! (10/10) For our main, we split the pistachio ravioli. The wait staff was nice enough to split the meal into two plates. Love the pistachios as a topping. The ravioli itself was good and was sitting in brown butter. (7/10) The food came out SUPER quick! We were in and out in under 1 hour. Definitely come check out the happy hour deals. read more

Pastaria - Pistachio ravioli (half portion) - Italian Near Me - Clayton, Missouri

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Delicious pasta. Tasted just like Italy! Service was quick and helpful. The whole place is charming and the house wine was delish. Next time we're in St. Louis, we'll definitely remember Pastaria! read more

We needed a place for a last minute family gathering on a Sunday evening .We ended up at Pasteria. They have a great private room, upstairs from the main restaurant. Rob was our main waiter and he did an excellent job!!! He made sure everyone was taken care of and even set an extra table when more guests arrived. We were so pleased with the service and the food. Thank you Rob and Pasteria. read more

I love the vibes here! I made a reservation online for me & two friends to meet up for dinner. When we arrived, we were sat right away and our server brought us waters and bread pretty quick! We shared the arugula & endive salad and the burrata appetizer to start. Both were delicious and huge portions! We could have taken some of both home even after 3 of us ate some. Then came for the best part - the dinner! I ordered the roman pizza & both of my friends got the Cacio E Pepe. Everything came out look AMAZING as you can see from the photos. We all were able to take leftovers to go & even ended the night with a sweet treat of gelato. This place has it all & we will be back! read more

Pastaria - Cacio de pepe - Italian Near Me - Clayton, Missouri

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The salads here are killer! We had the shaven kale salad and chopped salad, oh my wow. The pepperoni on the chopped salad was even impressive, definitely homemade! The pistachio ravioli was absolutely delicious. My husband and I fought over the last piece. Lamb cavatelli was okay, but I wasn't expecting ground meat. The seafood linguini had a good hint of spice but somehow was not overwhelming at the same time. I'm not a fan of spicy, and this definitely was, but I still loved the dish! I'm a homemade pasta snob from working at a restaurant that made homemade pasta... and this place lives up to the hype. read more

Pastaria - Kale salad and chopped salad - Italian Near Me - Clayton, Missouri

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Food is high quality ingredients always a great time love the location and parking in the garage is tops. Can't go wrong with their Pizza Pasta and we love their kale salad. read more

We've always loved Pastaria! Great food, ambience, service, and has one of our favorite pizzas in the city. We tried their burrata which had a spring mix with red onion and a Calabrian chili vinaigrette - it was spicy! It also came with pizza bread - the burrata was creamy but a bit plain tasting. We then had the ham & pineapple pizza which we think is new. The ham and cheese were good - there was a pineapple jalapeno jam and orange gremolata which honestly just made for a super funky pizza. It was strangely sweet and not what we expected. Probably wouldn't get that again but of course would return to Pastaria - the Margherita pizza is our tried and true ! read more

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We enjoyed Pastaria: *food was enjoyable *service was exceptional *ambiance, the kids love seeing the food made *kid friendly read more

Absolutely a 10/10. From the service to the food to the ambiance- nothing about Pastaria missed when we were there last weekend. Their Gold Rush cocktail and old fashioned were perfect. They start you out with bread, olive oil, chili oil and Parmesan and it was superb. Next we tried the risotto bites which were fabulous. My hubby and I split a Salume Beddu Nduja pizza (I was hesitant bc of the spice) and they knocked it out of the park. The honey counteracts the spice of the sausage beautifully. My husband got the lasagna and the fresh pasta they make made this dish. I had a red sauce pasta (forgot the name but have a picture) and it was awesome. My friends Carbonara stole the show though, her dish was the table favorite! Last but not least we tried all the desserts: tiramisu, birthday cake, and Nutella cake and they were all a 12/10. Absolutely phenomenal way to end our dinner. Our waitress was fabulous. She did a great job of explaining the menu to us, answering our questions, and even starring the menu with items that had onion because my friend is allergic. The ambiance is lively and more casual then I expected. You can even buy gelato and their pasta here. Altogether such a great experience! Ambiance: 10/10 Food: 10/10 Service: 10/10 Value: 10/10 read more

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My boss, who is first generation Italian, was coming in town....I was feeling the pressure to find a place that lived up to his high expectations...Pastaria is officially exacting Italian boss approved! We started with several appetizers, including the arancini balls, which were absolutely amazing. You know that moment when you're fighting your impulse to hoard the whole plate? Like that. I am not really an olive person but the marinated olives were making a very strong case for me to become an olive person! I could have made a meal of just the appetizers but there was more to come.... I got the pistachio ravioli, which was such a light, satisfying dish. I loved the contrast in textures the pistachio provided and subtle hint of mint. My friend had the pappardelle, which was a close second on my list of things to try, and I was having some serious envy. But I think with the appetizers, the ravioli was a lighter compliment. One note: there is a small Italian drink menu where you can find some traditional Italian drinks to enjoy as an aperitif; don't snooze on this menu! It's a very nice (and authentic) way to begin your Italian meal. read more

Hosted a private dining event here in their room on the second floor. Highly recommended! We had 26 women and fit comfortably in the room, even with acoustics of us all! You can access the second floor from the staircase or elevator, if needed. They accommodated me with the elevator since I had a wagon filled with gifts to bring up the steps. You can build out the menu with the team in advance and we did so with rice balls and pizza for shared appetizers, the shaved kale salad for first course, choice of cacio e Pepe, pistachio ravioli, or bolognese for entree, and the birthday cake dessert. Food was amazing and timing was great, which isn't always the case at these coursed menus. There is a private restroom in the space, and a bar set up as well. They have a variety of beer and wine upstairs, but you can order anything from the bar and they bring it up to the room for you. I was surprised by how quiet it is up there, no noise bleed from downstairs. Every woman in attendance has raved about how nice the evening was and I'm grateful to Pastaria for making it so seamless! Would highly recommend for a private dining experience! 26 fit comfortably, but if your party is over 30 or so it may be a bit tight. read more

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I have been a little lax in writing reviews lately. Pastaria in Clayton has a great reputation but I was a little disappointed in their food. Make reservations unless you want to wait. Also, the parking garage is not for handicapped people at all. I started with their signature margarita which was quite tasty. We decided to share the crispy risotto balls. They were very good and came with two sauces - a marinara and a herb aioli. The aioli was very good but I was disappointed in the marinara sauce which tasted just like plain tomato sauce to me. For dinner I went with the bucatini (spaghetti noodles that are hollow) carbonara. I was a bit disappointed in my dish. It really had no flavor whatsoever. He got the spring onion ravioli. He said it was delicious but I didn't taste it For dessert, we had the best tiramisu that we have ever had. Would I come back here? Yes, and if you see me there, stop by and say hello. read more

The restaurant has a great open dining room that creates a vibrant atmosphere. Our server was very knowledgeable about the menu and guided us through a perfectly paced dinner that started with cocktails and appetizers. I started with their standard Negroni which was perfectly balanced. The shaved kale salad is an absolute must-order if you like Caesar salads and probably even if you don't. :) It is made up of creamy anchovy dressing, pecorino, and bread crumbs. I also had the pappardelle pasta made with smoked pork ragu, mascarpone, and apple. The smokiness was perfect without being overwhelming. And finally the Affogato was an absolutely amazing way to finish the meal. Throw in the house wine was both very reasonably priced and was a perfect complement to the pappardelle! Highly recommend! read more

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Kenny Janet Lindsay Jeff Matt and especially Justin make this place amazing! The staff is remarkable, the eats are delicious, as are the tasty treats. Highly recommend the pizzas, gelato, and pastas. read more

Pastaria - Cacio e Pepe - Italian Near Me - Clayton, Missouri

Came with friends for dinner- we often come here as it's one of our St Louis favourites. We made reservations - always best to as this is a very popular place! I tried their spinach pasta which was so delicious. Birthday cake for dessert is always a good idea :). Prices are a bit on the higher end but you get great quality food in a nice ambiance. read more

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We made reservations for Mother's Day for 415 at the last minute. The restaurant was cute and spacious. The service was good. The house bread was outstanding. My rum based cocktail, although it didn't taste like rum, it was refreshing and not excessively sweet. They have gluten free options and make accommodations to food allergies. Sadly, I was really disappointed by the food. We ordered the folllowing(from tastiest to not delectable) 1)Brussels sprouts- tasty 2)pepperoni pizza-fresh, cheesy with good crust 3)bolognese pasta-salty and undone 4)bucatini-salty and undone 5)kids butter noodles-undone I am not sure if they were striving for Al dente pasta but all the pasta dishes we ordered were not even Al Dente. I still like Katie's the best for pasta and pasta. read more

Our server, Autumn, was amazing! She made my mom feel so special for her birthday! Food is always 10/10. It doesn't matter what you get, but keep some room for the birthday cake slice. I also appreciate a good n/a menu and they delivered read more

Great pasta and pizza too. Kid friendly and fast service. And you can watch them making all their fresh pasta!