Best real Italian pasta place in Seattle! Homemade semolina pasta with a choice of 3 different sauces - seafood, meat or vegetarian. And a lasagna too! Menu changes every week. Plus, great wine selection, prosecco included and beat Italian ricotta pie you’ll have in your life. Definitely the best lunch option in downtown, will be back for sure.
The pasta is handmade and cooked perfectly. The menu is simple and rotates every two weeks, with lasagna present every day. I had two dishes, Fusilli with wild salmon, zucchini and shallots ($11) and Spaghettoni aglio, olio, kale and pecorino ($9), both of which reminded me of my visits to Italy. They were authentic representations of genuine Italian cuisine made by a master of the craft. The parmesan was fresh, the olive oil flavorful, and the pasta al-dente and delicious. The owner is a native of the north of Italy, but her father's side of the family was from the south. As a result, the wines are representative of the regions she is most familiar with (though they also have a small selection of craft beers and Italian mineral water). The hand-made crostata, a lemon and chocolate concoction, was moist and rich. Most of what the chef uses for ingredients come directly from the Pike Place Market and the surrounding community. Each dish is piping hot and cooked directly in front of you, should you decide to watch. This is an exceptional restaurant that stands out as among the best Italian food in Seattle, and this is no exaggeration. I had the honor of being the first customer at Pasta Casalinga. Don't miss it!
Maria Bareiss (Choochoobear)
+5
The younger gentleman who offered my friend and I samples, while wearing gloves of course, was very nice and let us have several samples. We found several products in our price range and had them shipped back to Connecticut. They arrived packaged very well and the products are beautiful, too. They are definitely suitable for giving out as gifts. I will be ordering more in the future to do that, but I'm keeping these ones for myself! They are wicked delicious!
You will be amazed at the variety of pasta. Plus they have delicious oils and vinegar to sample.
They also have OMG oils which are amazing and they make the best gifts.
Wonderful energetic staff...high qualities of food. The plus is to be in Pike Market
Kyle Lippincott (spectral)
+5
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