When we first saw this place we liked the concept of choosing your “homemade” pasta with sauce. But I didn’t realise it’s a fast food place. You get everything in paper bowls and paper cups served. Portions are really small for this price and it’s just really really bad. Even cheese was served in plastic container. I can’t understand who even thought of having place like this here. Horrible. It was just a big mistake of mine to even sit down here. Bit embarrassing for them?

As a fan of Italian food, this pasta was worsted pasta I ever ate. Don’t try it, it just a waste of money!!

Tutto perfetto! Un posto dove mangiare bene a prezzi onesti a Monterosso! Siamo arrivati a pranzo e lo abbiamo scoperto quasi per caso in una delle vie del centro storico. Vasta scelta di pasta fresca che viene cotta sul momento e poi condita con sughi e salse tipiche. Il servizio è self service, ma viene spiegato bene perciò nessun problema! Consigliato se passate dalle Cinque Terre!

On paper this is a fantastic idea however their statement that the pasta is "fresh daily" seems like a big fib. The prices are exorbitant €14 - €16 and the sizea are underwhelming. We ordered the Ravioli in bolognese sauce and the Ravioli stuffed with pesto in the four cheeses sauce. The Bolognese was half OK and the only reason I havent given 1 star. The stuffed pesto tasted like a poor flour mix. Avoid if you can

The food was not even average.. my pesto very oily and the amatriciana not eatable! Food was served in cardboard bowl with plastic cutlery even though we were eating there.. the parmesano was given in a sealed plastic bag, similar to the usual ketchup packs. The tables outside were all covered in flies! Don’t know if it was because the tables were dirty or who knows.. The location of the place is great, but nothing is else was good..

It's possibly the worst pasta I've ever had. We got the ravioli with bolognese (average) and ravioli with Pesto... the Pesto seemed to have been mixed with flour??? Completely ruined the taste and texture.

The pasta was fine, but the price for the serving was a bit ridiculous, considering it’s just a small serving of pasta with some pesto or tomato sauce, in a brown little cardboard container. With a pre-bagged little packet of parmigiano reggiano to top it off! Felt like a sucker who fell into a tourist trap if I’m honest. The pesto trofi pasta was the best we had so if you do give it a shot, that’s my recommendation.

Friendly service - great pasta!

Best place for takeaway in Monterosso. Rita is super friendly too!

So delicious and fresh.

Sehr leckere Pasta. Zwar ist es schwierig sich mit dem Personal zu verständigen, jedoch haben sie trotzdem verstanden was man möchte. Der Laden wurde neu eröffnet. Klare Empfehlung.

Lugar muy limpio y personal muy cordial y fácil comunicar con ellos en español y en inglés , comida excelente , volvería muy pronto , lasagna de pesto esquísita 😊😊😊

Best option for a good and cheap sitting lunch

As pointed out by other reviewers, this is a fast food pasta restaurant. You order at the counter and, in a few minutes, your number is called, at which point you pick up your pasta at the counter. The pasta is served in disposable paper containers, and disposable plastic flatware is provided. I personally don't find the fast food pasta concept to be offensive, as I've had good fast food pasta before. Also, it's convenient if you're in a hurry. As far as portion sizes here, I think they're fine but may deceptively appear small inside of the deep paper bowels. My issue with Pastarita has to do with the taste of the food. We didn't get adventurous with our orders and instead stuck to what we thought were conservative, safe bets. Yet, neither of us liked our food. I had a few forkfuls and left the rest. My dining companion grudgingly ate all of his due to strong hunger. On the plus side, there was no cover charge to sit. Also, there are vegetarian options. But, since neither I nor my companion enjoyed our food, I can't give this restaurant more than two stars. I think, however, if Pastarita ups their game with the quality of their sauces, they'll be a worthy choice for a quick meal during a brief stop in town.

A nice place to eat the traditional trofie with pesto sauce in a fast and cheap way. It isn't fancy but the food is good.

Weather wasnt great, raining and a bit cold so stopped here for a nice warm bowl of pasta. Quality was ok given the price and the 500ml beer was just 1 euro mroe than the 250ml. the double flushes in the toilet were very weird though