Pasta Pooks

Michael Filion (11 reviews)

1 Nov 2026

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2.7

Very ok food.

Alessandro Pedicelli (208 reviews)

25 Oct 2026

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5.0

Delicious meal from start to finish. Service is great, attentive, and the room is very lively and fun. Started with burrata, focaccia, and the meatballs and they were all delicious. Then had the cheesesteak, gnocchi, tagliatelle, and triangoli which were all super fresh and tasty. Finished with the tiramisu which was light and fluffy. Wonderful meal overall, would go back in a heartbeat!

E S (2 reviews)

23 Oct 2026

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2.3

Rude condescending waitress, front staff lacks professionalism. Overpriced. Won’t shed a tear when the hype over this place wears off and it closes within a year.

Jacques Racine (26 reviews)

23 Oct 2026

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5.0

There is no place like this one in Montreal. Not only is the food amazing but the people are truly awesome. Every item on the menu is home made and absolutely delicious. An absolute gem.

Patti Hepler (16 reviews)

22 Oct 2026

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5.0

Meatballs and pasta were incredible. Probably the best pasta I've ever had

Karen Howe (42 reviews)

18 Oct 2026

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5.0

I can’t decide what I love most, the staff or the food. I’m a Pookster. The radicchio rosé salade with the toasted crumbs garnish looked simple but was a flavour bomb. We shared two pastas: a white lamb bolognese and a Pooks version of tortellini. All pasta is homemade. The wine list nods to local. I did not know about Québec wines, the Somm in me is happy for the intro. The vibe is charmingly rétro with a hint of joyful chaos. It’s like visiting family. Loved it. I’ll be back.

erik blumberg (19 reviews)

18 Oct 2026

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5.0

Amazing. Loved the cheesesteak and the pasta. Philly approved! Great wine list as well.

Izara Gilbert (10 reviews)

18 Oct 2026

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5.0

authentic and delicious

Mony Mandel (137 reviews)

17 Oct 2026

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5.0

Excellent appetizers, exceptional pasta and creative desserts. On our most recent visit we had the crispy polenta and baccala, the perfect combination of textures and flavors to start the meal. The meatballs were delicate and delicious, bathed in a slow cooked marinara sauce. The mushroom stuffed triangoli pasta was spectacular, with intense mushroom flavor and impeccably cooked. The ricotta gnocchi were cloud-like and shrouded in a lovely bright tomato sauce. We finished the meal with a refreshing buttermilk pannacotta in a pool of anglaise with a fresh peach granita sprinkled on top. Paired with friendly and warm service, we had another truly wonderful lunch at Pasta Pooks and can't wait to come back again.

Angela Ng (19 reviews)

15 Oct 2026

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4.0

Sat by the bar, the staff is super friendly and the tiramisu is super decadent and enough for 2 ppl. The raviolis are cooked perfectly and the butter sauce is super rich

SCY B (34 reviews)

13 Oct 2026

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5.0

Visited Pasta Pooks in June 2026 after hearing wonderful things, and it easily lived up to the hype. I ordered the Gnocchi with Pistachio Pesto, while my husband chose the Duck Ragù. The two dishes offered a fantastic contrast: the gnocchi was pillowy soft, melting in the mouth alongside a bright, zesty, and fresh pesto, while the ragù delivered a rich, deep flavor without feeling heavy—even on a sweltering summer afternoon. The staff were warm and attentive throughout. Hands down one of our best meals of the year, and an absolute must-visit.

Wanda Prychitko (28 reviews)

8 Oct 2026

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5.0

We traveled from Winnipeg, Manitoba and this restaurant was on our list. All the staff were friendly and welcoming. We started with appetizers - tasty! White wine spritzers - refreshing! I enjoyed the mini ravioli with sausage and sage sauce, and my daughter had the ricotta gnocchi. Both were delicious. Finished a lovely meal with panna cotta. Fresh flavours and delightful atmosphere.

Sew Kit (7 reviews)

8 Oct 2026

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3.0

Not trying to bring the rating down, this has been a favourite for me, but when I was there last night there was a cat repeatedly running in and out of the kitchen throughout the evening and nobody seemed that bothered about getting him out. There is also now an enormous dream catcher in the window which feels pretty culturally appropriative since it's seemingly just being used as deco. Unfortunately there is currently only one vegetarian dish on the menu and it's the most expensive option. This place was really great—hope it can get back to it.

Celeste Midori (2 reviews)

8 Oct 2026

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2.3

6/10 overall…. I don’t think I would return unless this was a free meal lol. And I love to treat myself so don’t even assume I’m a cheapskate! Skip the $17 (?!?) fennel salad, that came about 30-40 mins before our mains came out. the salad was certainly not worth that much & nothing to write home about. It needed a) more dressing, there was much of it that wasn’t even dressed and b) more acid/zing & a crunch factor IMO. Like a crispy seed or a breadcrumb perhaps? Anyways. The main pastas we got were good but definitely not the best fresh pasta I’ve ever had so was confused about the hype that this place is getting recently! You can have good, even great Italian food in the neighbourhood for a FRACTION of the price, with much more bang for your buck… More notably the service was bad. I’m sure the servers had a lot to do but it was noticeably lacking/they needed more coverage per section. If someone says they’re only drinking water I feel like they do need to put a bottle on the table. & If no water bottle, there needs to be more frequent passes to fill glasses. The time between the salad and the mains was a loooong turn around, which I mention again in a non-derogatory way because they’re fairly new and of course the servers are working their butts off, but things really need tweaking/tightening here. Also, not really their fault but there was a distinct odour of poop on the patio, which was …. in short kind of gross!

Samia K (45 reviews)

3 Oct 2026

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3.0

I came here because of all the hype I’d seen online, and honestly I really wanted to love it, but unfortunately I left pretty disappointed. First, the space is very small. Like, think the size of a one-bedroom apartment. The tables are packed really close together, so you can hear everyone’s conversations around you, and it gets extremely loud. We actually ended up asking to move to the bar because the table next to us was so loud that we could barely hear each other. I think this is worth mentioning because the ambiance was a big part of why we didn’t enjoy the experience. I’m not trying to bash the restaurant at all, but I think it’s fair to be honest about it. Food-wise, we actually came specifically for the ricotta and spinach ravioli, only to find out that they had removed it from the menu two days earlier. We ended up getting the clam pasta and the mushroom triangoli. Unfortunately, both dishes came out lukewarm, not hot and the portions were pretty small for the price. Overall, between the cramped and very loud space and the dishes, we honestly couldn’t wait to leave. I really wanted to love this place because of everything I’d seen online but sadly it just wasn’t for me.

Lisa Bailey (1 review)

1 Oct 2026

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3.7

Management and staff awesome. Martini made with the cheapest gin and flavourless. Salad dressing too much vinegar. Zucchini flower was batter heavy and greasy ..Our pasta was luke warm and slightly overcooked..and most definitely NOT worth $37 ! I was so excited to go and so deflated with our experience. i was very much looking forward to going and impressed with their success and hard work but unfortunately very disappointed.

Nitika Srivastava (90 reviews)

28 Sep 2026

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5.0

Such a lovely dining experience! The ambience was beautiful, with a cozy vintage feel, and you can even see the chefs making the pasta in the back, which was so cool to watch. Amazing service, our server was very sweet and attentive and make sure to check in on us! It’s a smaller restaurant, so I’d highly recommend making a reservation, which is what we did. The food was amazing and the pastas were truly divine! The portions are on the smaller side, but honestly, it works perfectly because you can try a few different dishes. Highly recommend, and we’ll definitely be back!

Frédérique Soulière (6 reviews)

28 Sep 2026

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5.0

Best pasta in mtl

Ludovic Pelletier (15 reviews)

27 Sep 2026

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4.0

Good but overpriced. The portions are tiny.

Vynz Hipolito (13 reviews)

27 Sep 2026

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4.0

The pasta was pooking

Remy Nasri (32 reviews)

27 Sep 2026

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5.0

Great spot for a relaxed lunch before enjoying the rest of the day in Montreal. Service was super friendly and made the experience even more enjoyable. The panzanella was fresh and delicious, the cheesesteak was loaded and full of flavor, and the pasta was fresh as always. really liked the touch of sage in the Raviolini di Salsiccia Toscana. Definitely a great casual lunch spot!

Robin P (7 reviews)

26 Sep 2026

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5.0

I cannot recommend this place enough. Definitely go here, I promise you won't be disappointed. My husband says it was the best Italian food he's had sine our trip to Italy. Service was fantastic, I'm so happy we came here.¹

Boost Blinds inc. (18 reviews)

26 Sep 2026

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5.0

Absolutely unreal.

Bruno De Micheli (75 reviews)

26 Sep 2026

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5.0

Must visit in Montreal, incredible food & service.

V R (54 reviews)

25 Sep 2026

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4.7

Pasta was very fresh, lacked a bit in flavor. The lemon cheesesteak was fire.