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Pasta Casalinga
Fresh, handmade pasta daily in the heart of Pike Place Market.
4.2(5 reviews)
italian
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Fresh, handmade pasta daily in the heart of Pike Place Market.
Pasta Casalinga is a beloved Italian restaurant nestled in Seattle's iconic Pike Place Market, celebrated for its daily-made fresh pasta and rotating seasonal dishes. We specialize in authentic, housemade pasta with flavorful sauces, offering a cozy, bustling atmosphere perfect for a quick, satisfying meal. From seafood and meat options to veggie and lasagna, our menu highlights quality ingredients and traditional techniques, drawing locals and visitors alike for a genuine taste of Italy. With a 4.6/5 rating from over 925 reviews, we pride ourselves on delivering delicious, hearty portions in a lively setting.
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Daily-made pasta with seasonal ingredients, including extruded shapes like tortiglioni.
A limited selection of dishes that change based on fresh, in-season produce and flavors.
Authentic sauces such as rossodoro, béchamel, and seafood blends to complement our pasta.
Efficient ordering and seating in a casual, bustling environment ideal for fast meals.
Options for enjoying our pasta off-site, perfect for events or home dining.
There were good and bad aspects about Pasta Casalinga. The pasta here is made in-house, and many of them are extruded shapes. It is a nice, simple space with lots of seating, considering the small size. The downside of the seating is that there are only 5 tables, and they are a bit cramped -- so not ideal for more than a 2-top. I wish they would reconfigure it a bit, but there is a fair amount of counterseating with backless stools (which I personally prefer and like). Okay, so the good news about the pasta is that the pasta itself is lovely. Good quality, firm to the bite, and perfectly al dente. It tastes like real pasta, not cheap pasta. I ordered the tortiglioni with merguez sausage, brussels sprouts, and pecorino. The portion sizes are big! Great for a huge appetite, and perfect leftovers for light eaters like myself. However, it was an unbalanced dish -- the lamb mergeuz was a good meaty quantity, but it overwhelmed the dish. There was a tiny smattering of brussels sprouts, which I wish there was more of. I liked the glossy sauce that coated the pasta, but it was lacking a bright acidic pop! A light squeeze lemon at the end or some briny capers would've brightened up the pasta. Overall, the execution had a swing-and-a-miss. For all the hype I've heard about this place, I felt a bit disappointed by it. But I do applaud their proper pasta making.
The pasta was very good and I liked that there was a limited selection based on what foods were in season. There is seating but it gets busy so if you go during peak time you are unlikely to get a spot. The service was fine as well as the atmosphere.
Fresh Italian style pasta in Pike Place Market with flavorful sauces. Easy to order. Easy to find a seat and dig in. This is a good choice for a quick pasta plate.
By the time I post this review, the menu will probably be different. They make fresh pasta every day (we were at Pike Place around 8:30 am one morning and saw all the prep work). There was a line when we went on a Thursday afternoon, and it's a bit of a scramble for counter seats. You order, try to find a spot, and listen for your name. When I went, I got the seafood pasta (they also have meat, veggie, lasagna, and pasta with their housemade rossodoro sauce). Mine had anchovies, escarole, olives, and breadcrumbs. It was super umami and tasty, and a good-sized portion too. I'd recommend stopping by if you're at Pike Place. It's a little less touristy than other places.
The picture does not look like much, but don’t be fooled- the lasagne was amazing. It had an incredible white sauce, peas, and sausage… the lasagne was creamy, flavorful, and authentic. The béchamel was rich but light, the peas added a fresh touch, and the sausage gave it the perfect savory depth. Perfectly layered and cooked. Highly recommend this place, wish I lived closer to explore some of their rotating dishes.
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