Kathy Badois Kearns McMickle
+5
Just had lunch there yesterday and was not disappointed. Sergio's has always been an amazing institution in Denville and Pasta Shop is quite an addition. It's beautiful and chic decor with wonderful, delicious homemade pasta and some dishes cooked in a wood burning oven. My friends and I ordered all the specials of the day. Asparagus, shrimp, spaghetti, ravioli and the burrata spread on perfectly roasted rustic bread. Everything was top notch but the homemade ravioli was the best ravioli I have even had. Forget Little Italy, it's come to Denville. Plus, the staff could not have been nicer, thanks Joanna, great service and a very sweet person. Sergio talks to everyone, he's such a culinary star!! I've lived in Denville since 1969 when I moved here with my parents and I've seen downtown evolve over the years from almost no restaurants except the Fireside and some small cafe type places into this small mecca of yummy places and fun watering holes. Thanks Sergio!!!!!
Me and the kids just had the best apps, meals and canolis here! Loved everything we ate - so fresh and tasty - it was equivalent to the food we ate in Italy - delicious doesn't do it justice - highly recommend this place!! Service was great too.
Absolutely Delicious!!!
We went there for an early dinner on a weekend and the place was packed. The weather was pleasant and there were benches outside so we decided to get takeout and enjoy our meal outside. I got the gluten free pasta and it was absolutely amazing. I could not for the life of me figure out it was actually gluten free. My husband got the regular pasta and he enjoyed it as well. If you want to grab a seat inside the host suggested we come around 3 and have our names put down for a spot. There is a brewery right across the street where you can chill until they have a seat ready for you when they open for dinner!!
The food was delicious I will definetly go back again. I had the black lobster pasta, My 9 year old daughter loved the rice balls and elevated butter pasta. The service was great! The place is pretty small so we waited about an hour for a table. I can tell you if never have to wait you are super lucky. All in all very nice service super delicious food and cozy.
Stopped in here for the first time and I’ve never been so impressed with the quality of the food. The meatballs were some of the best I’ve ever had and the mozzarella sticks came with a really yummy sauce that we didn’t expect. Dinner was amazing but do not get me started on the cannolis!! They were truly the highlight of our meal- surprisingly light and crunchy. In addition to the great food- the service was impeccable. I would HIGHLY suggest visiting here. There’s lots to do while you wait for a table and it’s totally worth it.
I’ve dined here on at least 5 occasions and I always love the vibe, energetic without being loud and intimate without being cramped.
The food is not showing off because it doesn’t need to. Just great, well cooked, simple dishes with well chosen ingredients. Always a great meal.
The menu has something for even the pickiest eaters (my dear Mother and Brother among them.) I try to visit whenever I’m in the Denville area. Great spot!
Exceptional food in a very small storefront. The lines are extremely long if you want to wait to eat in. We wound up opting to do takeout because we didn't want to wait 90 minutes for lunch. Food was ready in 15. Probably the best chicken parm I've had in over 20 years. Their sauce is excellent and it was cooked perfectly. The garlic pasta that came with it was phenomenal. Looking forward to going here many more times in the future.
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The Pasta Shop is one of those restaurants that come once in a blue moon and just hits all the notes.
They are a local, family friendly restaurant that is not only a local favorite, it’s in my opinion one of the best pasta restaurants in the state.
They specialize in Italian American Favorites and Italian comfort foods.
When you visit the Pasta Shop, before the end of the visit you will likely be embraced as family.
The vibe and environment truly plays a big part in the experience, but even a great vibe will not save a restaurant if it serves subpar quality food.
I kid you not, you will be very hard pressed to find a better dish of pasta here in NJ or across the river in NYC.
They do a seasonal menu, with many of their ingredients sourced locally.
Our favorites:
The mozzarella sticks - they are homemade with fresh mozzarella. Served with a spicy marinara sauces and topped with grated cheese.
They. Are. Simply. The. Best!
The pastas change seasonally as well.
Some of the standouts:
Rigatoni Vodka with Prosciutto - incredible
Linguini with Clams - they make the best version, hands down!
****Bucatini with Summer Tomatoes*** my all time favorite pasta dish
I just tried their spaghetti with bolognese sauce. It’s served with pappardelle, but they accommodated my request! It was outstanding!!
You are social like my wife and I, we tend to strike up conversations with patrons who sit by us.
Very friendly and lively environment!
The desserts and cappuccinos are outstanding for dessert lovers!!
They do not take reservations, so prepare to wait at least two hours during prime time, we have sort of figured out the times to get without a wait, Tuesday and Wednesday you are likely to get a table quickly at around 4 pm.
Friday expect a wait unless you arrive at or around 3:30/4 pm.
Saturday, expect a wait unless you arrival around 12:00 pm.
It’s a small space, but they make up with BIG. FLAVOR!
If you see Roy, say hi and enjoy being embraced like family.
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Nothing I say will do justice to how amazing The Pasta Shop is. I have been here countless times, and every single experience has been completely faultless. The best Italian food I have ever had, every dish is impeccably designed and executed. My favorites are the carbonara and the bolognese, but they truly never miss, from regular menu to specials. Everybody knows about the legendary mozzarella sticks, but don't sleep on the best garlic bread of your life ! and be sure to try the arancini of the week. Desserts are also 10/10--I just had the pumpkin bread with whipped mascarpone, and I never wanted it to end. You know what, why don't I just list the whole menu?
All of this about the food, but if it's possible, the hospitality at The Pasta Shop is even better. Since day one, this staff has treated me like GOLD. But not just me--that's the Pasta Shop experience. Some of the kindest, coolest people you will ever meet, they are what make this place special. Whether you're a regular or it's your first time, you will feel like family. Don't walk, RUN to experience the Pasta Shop magic for yourself ❤️
Christopher Corrado, DVM
+5
This restaurant, if it was in NYC, would have a Michelin star. It is as good as Don Angie... and the service is far better. The menu is extremely short and extremely high quality. The Caesar Salad is the best l have had in NJ. I can't be back soon enough for another one. It is that good. The piquant lemon notes and the use of fried potato in lieu of croutons was pure brilliance. The appetizer special was rice balls carbonara... which were just perfect, a balance of cheese and bacon and perfectly cooked short grain rice. They were truly wonderful. The mascarpone sweet corn ravioli, with sweet corn truffle sauce, was life changing. The meatballs are average, but the sauce on them is incredible. The cannolis have the best filling in NJ, uniquely rich in cinnamon and chocolate... with an irregularly thin and crunchy shell. The York Cellars wines were very NJ and priced very fairly. Incredible, can't wait to be back. And truly, I cannot say enough about the diligent and friendly wait staff!
a_to_z_fitness&health /Alyssa Goldman
+5
Recently came across this restaurant during a search for where I wanted to go for my birthday. When we arrived, they had finished seating for the night, but offered us to order some food to go and at a nice table right outside. They even brought us water, silverware and plates! They delivered our food to us as well which we did not expect. The server who came over was so kind and made sure we had everything we needed multiple times. It honestly felt like dining in but outdoors. The food was honestly the best Italian I’ve had in NJ so far. I’m a big pasta snob and the rigatoni vodka was perfect. Aldente and the right amount of sauce. We added peas (minus the prosciutto because I’m vegetarian) and they did not hold back with portions. We also ordered the mozzarella sticks that came with a spicy marinara and the garlic bread. I can’t even explain how good both were. My boyfriend who doesn’t like mozzarella sticks keeps asking when we’re going back specifically for them. The dining room is small, so it will be hard to get a seat and they don’t take reservations. ( we arrived at 7 and they had finished for the night) BUT the food is well beyond worth it for taking it to go. It came out hot and the staff was beyond helpful. My new favorite place!!
Excellent service, everyone was so nice and welcoming (hard to find now a days). As an app we had their homemade mozzarella sticks, oh my …they were absolutely delicious. For our main course we had the homemade rigatoni with vodka sauce, peas, prosciutto and chicken parmigiana, it was all phenomenal! We will definitely be back !
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