Pasta - Review - Wynwood - Miami - The Infatuation
"These days, if a restaurant is smashing burgers or selling pasta, there’s an 80% chance it’s happening in Wynwood. But Pasta, originally from Peru, has a refreshingly light cacio e pepe, razor clams topped with ‘nduja, and a funky gorgonzola and mascarpone cheesecake that proves there is room for another Italian restaurant in our city—especially if it’s this good. photo credit: CLEVELAND JENNINGS / @EATTHECANVASLLC Other than some starters and dessert, pasta makes up the entire menu, and Pasta’s pasta prices are mostly under $25, which isn’t bad compared to its ever-growing competitors. It has the standard Wynwood look of minimalist decor and exposed ductwork, and works for a casual dinner at the counter, a last-minute date night, or a weeknight family dinner. Food Rundown photo credit: CLEVELAND JENNINGS / @EATTHECANVASLLC Razor Clams, Housemade ‘Nduja, Salsa Verde Challenge yourself to slurp these narrow clams in one go. That way, you get a juicy, meaty, citrusy bite that gets more flavorful with every chew. photo credit: CLEVELAND JENNINGS / @EATTHECANVASLLC Pici Cacio E Pepe To everyone who’s been recently affected by subpar cacio e pepe (an epidemic in this city), this is your redemption. The cacio e pepe here is tossed in a cheesy sauce that doesn’t overwhelm the true star of the plate: the fresh noodles. photo credit: CLEVELAND JENNINGS / @EATTHECANVASLLC Agnolotti Di Funghi With Butter And 36 Month Parmigiano Reggiano It looks like a snow-capped mountain and tastes like it was made in a mushroom and parmesan cheese farm, which is precisely where we want to be once we retire. photo credit: CLEVELAND JENNINGS / @EATTHECANVASLLC Tarta De Quesos You’re obviously coming here for pasta, but you’re also staying for dessert. Specifically, for this cheesecake that’s more gorgonzola than cake. Still, if you’re a person who loves to end dinner with a sharp cheese instead of a sweet dessert, this is the slice for you. photo credit: Mariana Trabanino Torta Di Pistachio Di Bronte For a sweeter dessert, go for the delightful pistachio di bronte. It’s nutty and comes with a dollop of tangy cream to balance out the sweetness." - Mariana Trabanino
