Pasta Pooks

Victoria (24 reviews)

13 Apr 2026

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5.0

Amazing food and service! It was our first time trying Pasta Pooks and the food was delicious! We had the bread service, followed by the baccalà to start which was served on fried polenta and the italian sausage appetizer. They were absolutely to die for and really set the tone for a great dinner! We had the gnocchi with tomato sauce and the garganelli with a butter and mushroom sauce for our mains, which were all homemade and equally delicious. The portions were perfect and the value received for the price is outstanding. I highly recommend going!

Tess S (47 reviews)

11 Apr 2026

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5.0

Truly the most amazing fresh pasta I have ever had. We tried the spinach ravioli and some spiralized type of pasta (forget the name) with mushrooms. Both were unreal!

Evelyne Nguyen (263 reviews)

11 Apr 2026

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5.0

Small artsy restaurant. Delicious fresh pasta. Seasonal menu. We had the cod as an appetizer. It was light and tasty. We tried all their pastas. Everything was just delicious. Portions were reasonable. The waitress knew the menu well and explained everything to us. It was a very enjoyable meal. I recommend making reservations because this place is very popular and gets full quickly.

Priscilia E (141 reviews)

10 Apr 2026

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4.3

Great pasta in little Italy. Some people say it pricey but it’s absolutely worth it for the quality! Highly recommend

Dao Le (53 reviews)

9 Apr 2026

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5.0

Great ambiance, great fresh pasta

Alicia Chin (142 reviews)

5 Apr 2026

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5.0

Such a great hole-in-the-wall sort of restaurant. They have a limited menu and it really allows skill to shine. Their semolina pasta was perfectly bouncy and the white ragu was delicious. The raviolo pasta was beautiful - thin pasta, stuffed full, with a lovely sage sauce. The service was also so lovely, one of the waitresses sat down to explain various dishes to us which helped a lot! If I lived in Montreal, you'd see me here weekly.

JJ eats

4 Apr 2026

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3.3

6.8/10 Pretty disappointing overall. I tried the spinach/ricotta ravioli, and the sauce was basically melted butter, not creamy, not flavorful, just… there and plain. The ravioli filling had no real taste, and the spinach was completely bland. The tagliatelle bolognese had plenty of meat, but the flavor profile was flat. On top of that, the pasta was overcooked, which didn’t help. There are definitely better pasta spots out there. The cheesesteak was another miss. The meat was chewy, the bread was chewy, and the whole thing was hard to get through. Not my style of cheesesteak at all. Overall, not worth the hype. If you’re already in the area, maybe give it a try, but I wouldn’t go out of my way for it. 6.8/10

Steve Martini (390 reviews)

4 Apr 2026

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3.0

Another Instagram fraud. “Best pasta in Montreal”? Not even close. This place is all hype, zero substance. The ricotta and spinach ravioli had about as much ricotta as a green juice. It was basically spinach wrapped in dough. Bland, unbalanced, and honestly embarrassing for a dish that simple. This is entry level pasta and they still managed to miss. The fennel salad was completely destroyed by a heavy, confused dressing that overpowered everything. No finesse, no restraint, just a mess on a plate. Then you look at the menu and it all makes sense. Four mains and a wine list that reads like a novel. Over 200 bottles. Priorities are clearly not in the kitchen. I keep seeing people call this place “the best.” Compared to what, airport food? At best, it is a 2.5 on a generous day. Save your money and go somewhere that actually knows how to cook pasta.

Fabrizio Gallanti (22 reviews)

30 Mar 2026

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4.0

The food is delicious. Pasta as it would be in a very good trattoria in Italy. What does not work at all is the price, that is outrageous. 55 dollars (with taxtes and tip) for a bowl of ricotta-spinach ravioli and a tiny glass of natural wine, you know the one that looks like pineapple juice and tastes worse. In fact the wine list is insanely priced and utterly hip, as if this was a Michelin-starred joint, run by a dude fom Williamsburg. In fact you just ate at the bar, perched on a stool, and looking at the wall. Avoid the place, save some money and try to visit Bologna instead.

Maria T (21 reviews)

29 Mar 2026

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2.0

Food was mediocre, pasta tasted good but very basic flavor profile. Not many choices on the menu (there are countless options for wine but only a handful of main dishes). No cocktails or mocktails or non-alcoholic wine either, they have about 70 bottles of wine on the menu but if you want by the glass they only have 1 option for red and white. The service was overall unpleasant, it felt like we were bothering the servers when we asked for something. They are also dressed like they’re going to get the mail, with dirty shoes and less than casual clothing. It felt very unprofessional. The decor was unappealing, it looked like a jumble of random things spread out across the place, and the bathroom looked like a dirty hostel bathroom, with huge holes in the wall. It almost looked like a cockroach was going to appear from somewhere. Our appetizers came at different times, even if we did not tell them we would share (we ended up having to because it was taking forever). Bread/butter is not included. Would not go back or recommend this place to anyone.

Vivian L (432 reviews)

29 Mar 2026

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5.0

Hidden in little Italy , with an inconspicuous signboard, this tiny restaurant is incredibly popular! Online reservations and credit card guarantees are required to get a table; it's a popular Italian handmade pasta restaurant that demands a bit of patience to enjoy. The pasta is perfectly cooked, springy and chewy, and infused with flavorful Italian meat sauce.

Daisy Bode

27 Mar 2026

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5.0

Excellent service, food and wine carte. Enjoyed and will definitely go back!

Lina Lang (12 reviews)

27 Mar 2026

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4.7

Finally checked out Pasta Pooks and it’s a really solid spot. The handmade pasta is fantastic and the restaurant has a super fun, lively energy. That said, it is definitely on the pricier side for the portion sizes, and the space is tiny so it gets pretty loud. Overall, it's amazing food and a cool atmosphere—just expect a premium price tag for a casual meal. Definitely worth checking out!

Emily Fundoni (19 reviews)

15 Mar 2026

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5.0

We were six people celebrating a couple of birthdays the pasta here is fantastic.we as Italians really appreciate the art of homemade pasta. The appetizers are also very good. My only critic is the portion size. I understand the pasta size being what it is, however the portion size of the appetizers could be a bit bigger. We needed eight appetizers so we can all have a bit of each otherwise we love everything else about this restaurant.

ALVARADO (3 reviews)

14 Mar 2026

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3.5

The pasta is exquisite, but the overall experience was disappointing. The place feels neglected and extremely loud, with people acting as if they’re in their own living room with no consideration for others. It might work as a chaotic family spot, but it’s definitely not a place for a cozy or romantic dinner.

Renée (2 reviews)

7 Mar 2026

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3.7

The pasta is truly delicious, but we were disappointed with how understaffed they were. The prices would be more fair if the service was even half decent. We were two people with a reservation and it took 1.5 hours to receive our pasta… For the entire dining room there were only two waitresses (both working very hard, our waitress was lovely!) and one guy just standing around texting on his phone. Sad vibe for a neighbourhood spot!! I hope they hire more people.

Em (5 reviews)

28 Feb 2026

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1.0

I had a reservation for 2 people, and called to ask to switch it to 3 people. The hostess said she would cancel the reservation and re-book for 3, however apparently the spot got filled on OpenTable before she could rebook us. She said there was nothing that she can do and we lost our reservation. I wish there had been more effort from the restaurant to resolve this and give back our original reservation, but apparently even the restaurant has no control. Extremely disappointing and not sure I will attempt to go back.

Andrés Duarte (8 reviews)

28 Feb 2026

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3.0

We went yesterday to try Pasta Pooks out after seeing all the social media hype, and we can confirm that it's just that, hype. Quite expensive for the portion size whether it be the appetizers or the pasta. We ordered 2 appetizers (very tiny portions, 20$ minuscule strachiatela with veggies), 1 pasta, which was actually good, just quite small, and its pasta... which is very cheap, and still the portion served was disappointing. The very small glass of wine was $17 dollars (plus tax) and we finished the night hungry, definitely it was more hype and snd did not live to our expectations. It feels like they're trying to live off the hype, and not have any returning customers. 3 stars because the pasta was actually good. You cannot justify those prices when the portions are minuscule, there's not even a nice view, or you're not in a highly touristy area. This is the first bad review I have had to write, which says a lot

Alex C (9 reviews)

20 Feb 2026

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5.0

We’ve been hard pressed to find this kind of spot! Super delicious food, comfortable space and vibe. Every plate was delicious (ordered 2 pastas and 3 entrees). We realized my brother was in town at last minute, and they found a way to work out the reservation to include an extra person - really personal touch. Service was great and each dish hit the mark. Looking forward to coming back!

Emma Vasile (12 reviews)

19 Feb 2026

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5.0

The food was incredibly fresh and the flavors were beautifully balanced. It’s not a place known for large portions, but the quality truly outweighs the quantity. And the tiramisu absolutely incredible. It tasted just like my mom’s, unlocking a sweet memory close to my heart. 🩵

VP (13 reviews)

15 Feb 2026

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5.0

Most amazing restaurant I’ve been to in the city. Pasta was a 10/10. Service was simply incredible.

K R (14 reviews)

11 Feb 2026

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3.0

Fine but not nearly what I was expecting. It’s overhyped and overpriced in my opinion. Expensive, small portions, few options, mid service, and the pasta was definitely not mind blowing. Personally I would go elsewhere in the neighbourhood if you just want pasta and a glass of wine.

Leigh Anne King (50 reviews)

7 Feb 2026

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4.7

We had a excellent lunch here. The service was so professional, every single staff was so amazing! I will dream of the pasta till the next visit. One of the owners served us and was extremely helpful and kind. Definitely one of our favs in MTL!

Ernesto Olivares Herrera (100 reviews)

7 Feb 2026

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4.7

I mean we didn’t have reservation so we sat at the place where everyone’s order to go which is ok but since a lot of people was in & out of the place it gets cold while you are eating. But it’s totally worth it because the food is amazing, the sausage and the bread as an entry are great, the pasta is amazing so good that I’m wanna go back for sure but the very very best is the tiramisu at the end wow the best one in Montreal and trust I had try so many already 😋. Next time we will reserve so we can enjoy more on the resto side

Matt (49 reviews)

26 Jan 2026

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3.7

The pasta was delicious and fresh. However, it wasn’t filling at all for what we paid. We had to go buy a meal elsewhere afterwards. We’ve been to “fine dining” many times in the past, however the food was not at the level to justify the cost and lack of food.