Poppies Pasta recently opened in the Villa Park area and has instantly became a local hotspot! Their concept is to make fresh pasta and sauces that one can come in to buy and take home to cook OR have them cook in store for you to enjoy on the spot. Their products are available on a first come, first serve basis and have sold out quite often since opening. They have (2) two-top tables for guests to eat at if you plan to enjoy there. This visit, my husband and I ordered their Gnocchi Trio, Lasagna, and Specialty Focaccia Bread. The Gnocchi Trio comes with vodka, alfredo, and basil pesto sauces to show like the Italian flag. I enjoyed the alfredo and basil pesto a bit more than the vodka sauce but all were delicious and topped with fresh parmesan. The Lasagna had layers of cheese and meat sauce between the fresh noodles. I enjoyed dipping my bread into the red meat sauce! The pricing overall seemed very fair. All the noodles were as fresh tasting as you'd want them to be and were perfectly cooked al dente. Fresh gnocchi is such a treat to me and I love this concept coming to the Villa Park area! read more

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Service was helpful. Amazing Pasta! Service was great. Parking is limited. It is a must try, I'll probably be back just for the pasta. read more

The parking lot was a little difficult to navigate around. It's a small lot and there were cars in and out. Theres limited spots in the front. Inside is a cute spot. Was greeted right when we walked in. There were 2 tables available inside if you choose to dine in. All the fresh pasta are out on display to choose from. They have a big board with their menu of the different pastas to choose from & sauces. You also have the option to choose different sauces to take home and purchase fresh pasta to cook at home as well. I went with the mafaldine pasta with vodka sauce. It was cooked well and the sauce really grasped onto the pasta which was good. The ruffled edges of the pasta I felt was what held onto the sauce better. Protein is available if you wish to add it. I wish it was listed on their menu on the board. It would have been a nice addition to my pasta dish. read more

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A good pasta option if you're looking for something fresh and don't have the time/energy to make it homemade. The location is kind of difficult to get in and out of. Even though they have a parking lot, it's usually full and takes a bit to get a spot. On weekends at least. There's 2 small tables inside that can fit 2 people each. This is mostly a grab n take it home to eat type of place. Service was quick. It took about 5 minutes for my food to be ready. I tried the agnolotti with bolognese sauce. It was OK. I think my combo was off, the sauce didn't take to the noodles well, but the sauce itself was flavorful. I also had a few bites of the ravioli with the roasted tomato and garlic sauce. I preferred this combo vs what I got for myself. Next I had the trio gnocchi. All the sauces are very good. I enjoyed the pesto basil 1 the most out of the 3 options. The gnocchi is a little too doughy for me. read more

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I finally got a chance to come here. Parking can be a bit tight depending on the time you come. I read some of the 1-2 star reviews. People giving 1-2 stars just because they don't have a phone number or lack of tables are asinine and moot. It's like me going to a McDonald's and giving them a 1 star just because they don't have white cloth tables. Sounds silly? Yep, that's because it is. Yes, they do have two high top tables. This is mostly a grab and go. People that walk in, should be able to discern that since it's not a full size restaurant. Service was very friendly and helpful. Prices were on the low end. It's freshly made pasta, if people want cheaper they can go to a grocery store. We ordered the gnocchi trio and lasagna verde alla bolognese. We also bought agnolotti, caramelle, mafaldine, radiatori, basil pesto, and roasted garlic & miso. Overall, it's 4 out of 5 from the hot food in person. -gnocchi trio 4.5 - you get three different sauces with the gnocchi. The sauces are vodka, basil pesto, and four cheese. The gnocchi was firm, not hard. The sauces were all good but they could be a bit more robust. I want the sauces to leave a stronger impression. The quantity itself was very filling. -lasagna verde alla bolognese 2.5 - It looked completely different from the picture. The sauce and bolognese were good but it did not resemble lasagna. The pasta sheet could have been firmer. On its own, it's not filling. There was way more sauce to pasta sheet ratio. It's not bad but the presentation could have been cleaner. read more

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Poppies Pasta? Yes, please! An adorable little unassuming shop full of delicious pasta, and an endless amount of possibilities. You can mix and match pasta shapes and sauces, it's fantastic. The chef is so sweet, and even allowed us to try a sauce before ordering. The gnocchi trio is an absolute must, their gnocchi is so soft and pillowy and their sauces are spot on. I feel like I can't rave about this place enough. read more

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Currently, due to my broken pelvis, I have come to realize that they offer zero seating for disabled customers, and you actually want to eat off of your lap. They offer only two high-top tables for dine-in, why not have them at a height that everyone can eat from. Fortunately, my wheelchair situation is temporary. For many, it is not - and I cannot imagine a permanent future of that. So although I gave it 5 stars based on my previous experience, I am doing my best at the moment not to drop it to a one. Also, the whole "they have no phone number" thing and offer gluten-free "on some days" really does not work at all for true Celiacs, it may not work for people who are gluten-free by choice. read more

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5-stars this place is a must! Definitely a place to visit once a week. Fresh pasta, fresh sauces, many combinations. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff.! read more

Food was GREAT,fresh, and authentic the only thing I can say it was slightly lacking flavor I got the vodka sauce chicken sandwich and the three sauce gnocchi Solid 9/10:) read more

Poppies Pasta at Villa Park is a gem for fresh handmade pasta on the go. Generous portions, great value, and properly fulfilling. The ravioli especially felt like something you'd get at a sit-down Italian spot. Highly recommend! read more

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I don't even know where to begin! The pasta and service at Poppies is incredible! Pasta is made daily and it's 100% handmade from scratch!!! The owner is very involved and makes the pasta in house. They have a wide variety of different pasta and pasta dishes with so many different sauce options to choose from! I ordered the gnocchi trio and I am obsessed! The pasta was super fresh and doughy! Each sauce was insanely tasty- the three sauces in this special are pesto, vodka, and four cheese. Sooo delicious! They sell the sauces and I wish I remembered to buy them on our way out. Next time I will! I HIGHLY recommend this cute little pasta place! The gentleman who took our order was very friendly and upbeat. He thanked us for coming in and the owner personally handed us our pasta. Nothing beats a great vibe and amazing pasta! I've attached a photo of the gnocchi trio. read more

Poppies Pasta - Gnocchi trio (pesto, four cheese, and vodka sauce) - Pasta Shops Near Me - Villa Park, Illinois

I understand this is a recently opened store, We ordered 2 pastas and 2 sauces to go, We arrived exactly at 1pm when their Facebook and website both said was their opening time, They must have opened early because there were already people in the shop and many of the fresh pasta trays were empty. It was the same situation for the prepared sauces, . I don't remember pasta names as we wanted to try a new to us pasta, One was a pasta filled with spinach and mozzarella cheese. the other was a ribbon like pasta about 1/4th inch wide with a ruffle edge, We purchased the tomato and braised onion sauce, the last one, and the vodka sauce. The easiest way for me to describe the taste of our choices is "bland". The other reviewers seemed to enjoy the taste of their purchases, Unfortunately, it did not work out for us, read more

Saw this place on Facebook and had it on my list. Line was out the door but moved fast. Gentleman at the counter was very helpful explaining how to heat up the different pasta options. I purchased two different items and sauces which turned into two meals. Was very impressed with the flavors and was a great value. I will definitely be making another visit. read more

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This is one of those TikTok sensations. The pasta is excellent. Prices are fair maybe a touch on the high side but very good pasta. The sauce's were disappointing. All three we bought to try were lacking real flavor. We mixed our homemade sauce with the pomodoro to make it good. read more

Omg its so nice to have a pasta place close by. Everyone is super friendly and gives great advice on how to pair a certain pasta with sauce. You can either take the fresh pasta and sauce and cook at home or they can do it for you to eat right away. They do get pretty busy in a smaller space but they go pretty quickly. Definitely check this place out. read more

Happy to find Poppies! We need more places like this around here. I'm always on the look out for pasta places because my son only eats Mac n cheese. Thank goodness he loves your version. He's very picky with the taste of the sauce and the texture of the pasta. My husband and I loved the trio gnocchi. The focaccia is good by the way. Picked up 2 new sauces to try today. Hope we'll like it! Service is great. The guy that served us was kind and pleasant. This is a must. More power to the people behind Poppies. read more

What a cute little place!! Service was so pleasant and the homemade pasta was fresh and very good. The rosemary sea salt focaccia bread was really good too! Will definitely be back. read more

Poppies Pasta - Pasta Shops Near Me - Villa Park, Illinois

If they serve pasta in heaven it would be Poppies Pasta. This place is fabulous!!!!! You can pick your pasta and sauce just the way you want it. The pasta is amazing and the sauce is delectable. I highly recommend the gnocchi trio and the tiramisu for dessert. This place does not disappoint. I will definitely be ordering from Poppies again. read more

We were are you there a couple days very nice. Had Gnocchi and lasagna take care. It wasn't fun of the lasagna. It was more like eggplant. Maybe they gave me the wrong thing but sauce was good. Food was good. Good would recommend it. read more

Tried this place after seeing so many good reviews online and it did not disappoint. The staff is also very friendly and knowledgeable.

Great quality and great price point! Love the concept of picking from all the different pastas and sauces. Will definitely be back! read more

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This is exactly the type of place you want to see survive and thrive! Cute little spot in a small strip center. It's a small counter with a table or two and refrigerator. I had a pickup order and a dad and 2 kids were eating in and that's about all the space there is. I got the agnalotti with vodka and cheese sauce and then the gnocchi trio and an order of the caramelle pasta to go a one of the creamy pesto sauces to go. I wish the creamy pesto was heavier on pesto but it's delicious. The agnalotti is larger than I'm used to but still good. Gnocchi trio is a great way to taste different sauces (this is straight pesto not the creamy one) it is a bit light on the sauce though. They were pretty dry. I just air fried the leftover gnocchi and heated up the creamy pesto as a dip and it's fabulous. Definitely great if you're having people over for dinner and want to step up your meal with fresh pasta. I got the crispy chicken too and it was much better than I expected! It wouldn't be my go to if I wanted like a pasta dinner but I'll definitely be back. Go to Casey's for some meat and ooo across the street for some yummy pasta and you have a perfect meal. read more

Tried Poppies for the first time yesterday, I just finished my pasta today and I am aleeady wanting to go back and try some different items. This was some of the best pasta I have ever had! can't wait until the next time. read more

Went the other day and tried the gnocchi Milanese and first off that chicken was extra crispy and plentiful the sauce I picked was vodka and everything was perfect! I will be back soon to try a gnocchi flight as well as some other noodles. Before I forget the one negative was the box for my hot and fresh pasta, the steam from it made the bottom weak and I could've dropped it which would have been unforgivable read more

Food was delicious. The fresh, homemade pasta cannot be beat! Plenty of options between noodle type and sauces to choose from. A few tables available to dine-in and of course, order and take to-go. Service was "homey" and kind. Helpful explanations of the menu. Prices are fair. Some menu options rotate based on season. Overall, a really wonderful addition to Villa Park! Can't wait to visit again. Thank you to Oliver, the owner, for his dedication and interest in the Italian culture of making pasta and creating a fun new place to eat! read more

Enjoyed the pasta, meatballs and gnocc hi, very good. Tasted several different delicious sauces. Service good, felt welcomed by staff. It is mainly a carryout place. read more

Homemade spaghetti was really really good I would go back for the spaghetti the sauce was just OK My Wife liked it a lot I will go back and try other pasta glad I found a place like this it's hard to find read more

Always looking for authentic, GOOD homemade pasta I was THRILLED to find this tiny treasure tucked away in a Villa Park strip mall. Purchased the Lamb Ragu and some Agnolotti to cook at home. I added nothing but some fresh chopped parsley and shaved parmesan and my first bite had me flashing back to when I was 5 years old eating in my Sicilian Grandmothers kitchen. So FRESH, so FLAVORFUL, so LIGHT! The young lady behind the counter was friendly and informative, welcoming every new customer that walked through the door. Parking is tight, but I would park a block away if necessary. Will be there at least once a week and plan on trying EVERYTHING. Predicting they will need a bigger location soon. LOVED it! read more

Finally tried this local place today. Have yet to cook some of the pasta, but tried the hot and ready Gnocchi trio, and it was excellent. Will definitely make it a regular part of our dinner rotation. read more

amazing pasta made from scratch with great service. saw a video of their food on facebook and it did not disappoint. prices are decent as well. i wish they had a store phone so i could order ahead bc i will definitely be back. try the gnocchi trio if you go! read more