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    Rosa's Pasta Express

    4.4 (26 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Linguine w/ Rose sauce, onions, spinach and mixed peppers.
    Tom T.

    Stopped in today after reading about them on BlogTO and I'm glad I did. They ordered the "Family Special" 4 pastas, you choose the pasta, sauce and up to three vegetables per order, one spring mix salad with choice of side dressing, 4 pieces of garlic bread and 4 cans of pop. All this for $37.99. Each member of my family chose their own version (mine is photographed) and everyone agreed it was delicious, the portions were perfect and everything was flavourful. The value is undeniable....oh, and the service was outstanding! Highly recommend and will be back!

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    Carmen C.

    I'm not even sure where to begin. First off, I LOVE supporting mom and pop type businesses. It's really hard to get into the food business industry and such high risks. Not many make it through their first few years, which is really unfortunate. BUT I am so confident that Rosa's Pasta Express will have no problem succeeding! You want to know why? It's really simple, good food and great service! The food really sells itself. I stumbled across this place on yelp today when I was looking for a place to go for lunch. To be honest, I've seen them on yelp before, but it didn't really catch my eyes until today. After going back and forth on what I should have, I decided to give this place a shot. They also had very positive reviews. Before going, I called ahead to make sure they took credit or debit since I don't have any cash on me, and luckily they do! They are located in a plaza that is kind of run down? But do not judge a book by its cover! The menu was simple to read for $7.99 you get to pick your pasta type, sauce and 3 veggies. For $2-2.99 you can pick your protein (ground beef, sausage, chicken breast) or $4.50 for shrimp. It also comes with garlic bread! I asked the employee which sauce she recommended and she told me the rose sauce which is marinara and Alfredo. I got spaghetti, mushroom, spinach, and originally I asked for sausage but the owner Donemic apologized and informed me that it wasn't ready yet and if I want chicken instead, I said sure no problem. Donemic even offered me a free pop for the inconvenience, I had told him no it's fine (cause it really was not a big deal, and I didn't mind at all) but Donemic insisted and that it'll make him feel better, so I opted for an ice tea. I was very impressed with his service. It really was not about getting a free drink. It was how he really wanted his customers to have a good experience and leaving with a smile on their face. Good food can only get you so far if business owners do not understand how important customer service is. And I really think Donemic nailed it in both departments. Now back to the food, it was very good. And for the price you really can't beat it! For $11~ I was left full and still had leftovers for another meal! Comparing the pasta to some restaurants, I MUCH prefer Rosa's! I didn't really too heavy after eating it, and it was well flavoured. The pasta was cooked perfectly! Not too over or under cooked. They even give you packet of pepper and salt for you to add in if you want. Did not cheap out on the veggies or meat. I got my food in under 10 mins! Overall, I love Rosa's and I definitely recommend everyone to try this! The price is great and tastes good. You can't get the same value at a restaurant! They have a family combo that comes with 4 pasta, 1 large salad and garlic bread all for $38! The kitchen is also opened which I LOVE! You can watch as they prepare your food! I can't wait to go back to try different sauces.

    Rose sauce spaghetti.... choose your toppings
    Chris T.

    This place is relatively new and already the locals in the area are flocking to this place. I called the store to place my order and was told that basically you build your own pasta choosing the type of pasta, sauce and veggies. Meat options cost extra. They make it fresh to order. I was kind of in a rush so I kept my order simple. Ordered 2 x Spaghetti with onions, mushrooms and ground beef (extra $1.99), one with rosè sauce and the other with basil pesto. My order for 2 pastas were ready in 6 minutes! Along with 1 pop, the bill with tax came to $22. Not bad considering the generous portions and quick service. But the must important factor is that food taste great. Must say, another successful find!!! I definitely recommend this place if you're in this area and craving comfort food.

    Rotini with marinara, chicken and veggies
    Nicki Q.

    Oh wow this place is good! We have some dietary restrictions in our family and Rosa's was happy to accommodate. Portion sizes are very generous. Our pasta was cooked perfectly to al dente. Our family had two marinara dishes-one with chicken, one all veggie and a pesto dish with chicken and veggies. Definitely will be coming back.

    Angel L.

    I ordered the rose and veggie penne. The staff there was very nice. The rose sauce was so good but the grease made it difficult to finish.

    Gluten free pasta with rosé sauce, spinach, mushrooms and parm!
    Stephanie F.

    For an express eatery, Rosa's pasta express is simple, delicious and puts fast food joints on their toes given the quick and delicious service and food at a highly competitive price point. The kitchen is clean and you can see and hear the importance of maintaining a healthy kitchen from the employees as they prepare their food. This is particularly important to me as someone who has a high gluten intolerance. The chef was mindful and asked the right questions to ensure the food I received was not cross contaminated. The ingredients are fresh and the serving is huge! My husband and I took the food over to the park around the corner to eat and genuinely enjoyed ourselves. If you're in a rush and want to get the best tasting quality of food, skip these fast food joints and head over to Rosa's - you won't regret it! Definitely a hidden local gem by U of T Scarborough!

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    I ordered from here once. The sauce was homemade but disgusting. There was so much garlic and the pasta was overcooked!

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    Totally Awesome .. Best Take Out place in our Little Village of Highland Creek .

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    This place is fantastic! Excellent food, fair prices and enough for leftovers. Going back later today!

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    4.0(5 reviews)
    1.5 kmScarborough

    Tips: - This eatery is on DoorDash…read more - When you are picking up fountain drinks as part of your takeout order and the place seals the lid with tape, take the tape off. I ended up with a drink leaking in my car because the carbonation was strong and didn't have a place to escape. - This place has the best brioche buns. - Get the Dubai chocolate brownie. Two Saturdays ago, I was in the Malvern area of Scarborough and had just spent some time running errands. I needed to grab some dinner. I looked at my DoorDash app. I saw a BOGO deal on a Boardwalk classic burger combo. Perfect! The combo details are as follows: - Two Boardwalk classic burgers - Two 8-ounce fries - Two fountain Diet Coke drinks I saw a Dubai chocolate brownie on the menu. I had to get it. I got an estimated time to pick up my order. I casually drove over to pick up my food. This eatery is located in a plaza. I drove southbound along Morningside Avenue and did a left turn onto Kingston Road. I then did a right into the plaza and backed into a parking spot. I walked into the eatery. There's a door to enter and a door to exit. It reminded me of Salisbury House in Winnipeg. The eatery was cheerful and spacious. I was the only person here at nearly 4 pm. I got a helpful woman who came out of the kitchen. I let her know that I had a DoorDash order. She took out my tray with my drinks and my paper bag of food. I thanked her and took everything over to my car. My food went into an insulated bag. I secured my drinks. Both drinks had the X on the lid sealed with tape. The problem with this approach is that the carbonation had no place to escape, except under the lid. Yep, I had Diet Coke leak out of one of my drinks. I ended up cleaning the mess after I removed the tape off both drinks to release the bottled-up carbonation. I drank one of them as I headed home. It tasted yummy and crisp. It was icy cold. I liked that the straws have a red diagonal stripe. They are paper and durable. Being a person who is curious about an eatery's backstory, I went on Boardwalk Canada's site to check out OUr History. It wasn't helpful with the birthplace right off the bat. It says that Dave and Fran DiFerdinando founded Boardwalk and they wanted to bring the "taste of Boardwalk fries" to Canada. Which boardwalk? It should be mentioned in the same sentence. When I think of boardwalk, it's the Beaches area of Toronto. Second? The boardwalk shopping area in Kitchener. The third? The boardwalk in Atlantic City. I don't recall any Boardwalk burger joint in any of these locations. When you read the Boardwalk Canada's story, the third paragraph says Ocean City's Boardwalk. Geez, thanks for burying this detail. As Canadians, are we supposed to know where Ocean City is? Looking at the Boardwalk US site, all my questions were answered in the tagline under the title of this History page. It's Ocean City, Maryland. Why not cut to the chase on the Canadian site with this detail?! One word: Ugh! Let's get to the food. I frankly didn't think the fries were to write home about. They are apparently cooked multiple times. I didn't taste it. They tasted like once-fried fries that were lightly seasoned. I saw tater tots on the menu. I'd rather get them than fries. I hope they are yummy. I will need to get an order and find out. The burger was delicious. The brioche bun was delightful. It was soft. Yet, it held everything together. It felt fancy and it was a nice change from a bun with sesame seeds. The seasoned beef patty was juicy and flavourful. It's halal, too. I loved the lettuce, tomatoes, cheddar cheese, and secret sauce. They tasted fresh and were the perfect toppings. I had the Dubai chocolate brownie for dessert. OMG! It was stellar. It had the best semi-sweet chocolate. There was pistachio cream on top mixed crunchy kataifi bits. I'd get this dessert again in a heartbeat. I had a wonderful experience here. The burgers do run on the expensive side at roughly $10 and higher. It's excellent, though. I'd splurge getting one, along with the Dubai chocolate brownie. (368)

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