F. N. Pasta Fresca

We ordered the ravioli al burro, olio e Parmigiano, which was the chef’s recommendation of the day, and we absolutely loved it — clearly made fresh, simple, and full of flavor. At €6, it was definitely worth the price. The portion was small, as expected for the price, but it felt like a smart concept since it allows customers to try more dishes. Overall, a great experience and a place we would happily return to.

MUST VISIT!!! The simplicity of their dishes makes it even more tastier. I miss their pasta every single day! I’m not a fan of certain ingredients but these guys made it work for me. Absolute must visit. Recommend the pesto pasta. There was a very short queue when we went, but didn’t take more than 5 minutes to order and another 5-10 to get our food.

Pasta bar is located in an indoor market. You can buy some freshly made pasta (kg) or get some to eat at the spot. We had 3 different types and all of them were just perfect. Very fresh and very tasty! Portions might look small, but they are actually quite filling. Great spot for a fair price.

Simple enough pasta place, with a big variety of pastas to choose from. You might need to queue for a bit (for us 15mins), but all works efficient. You can see how they cook the pastas from one of the windows. There is no seating, but some stands where you can eat.

A really nice pasta and an efficient way of organising the crowd. The only bad aspect was the annoying clueless American tourists. Other than that it is a 5 star place and you can feel like a local by eating in the downstairs part of the mercato. The line wasn’t too long pretty long but the wait was still shorter than in a restaurant (however there are no chairs and it is crowded). It is still 6 euro per pasta as of 2024. 09. 04.. tried the spinach ricotta ravioli with pesto and the tagliatelle with ragu. Both were pretty good.

A must try if you’re in the Mercato Centrale. It’s literally fresh pasta with fresh sauces. Cheap and good! Try their Limone with simple olive oil and parmesan or burata with pomodoro.

There was a bit of a line, but it moved quickly and the wait wasn’t too long. The pasta was very fresh, and we got to try two different sauces which both were delicious. Overall, we really enjoyed the food and would definitely recommend it!

Cheap & tasty 😋🫶 definitely worth a visit! The portions were actually larger than they looked, and we ordered two, both were really tasty, even better than some restaurants in Florence. Be aware that there are no seats, only a few standing boards to eat at. We went on a Monday around 1pm and it was crowded, but we only waited about 15 minutes, and it was totally worth it 🤩 the gnocchi were so chewy 👌🏻 PS: If you’re visiting the mercato in general, just a heads-up the toilet costs €1.50

Definitely one of the most popular stalls in the market. Very straightforward where you choose. What kind of pasta you like between regular pasta, tortellini, ravioli, or gnocchi. Then you choose what kind of sauce you like and presto-chango it's ready in about 5 to 10 minutes. The biggest issue is waiting in line to order which can take anywhere from 20 to 45 minutes depending how long the line is. I found the pasta is very good, but the sauces were exceptional. We tried the ravioli with buffalo mozzarella and pesto Genovese, which is our favorite. The gnocchi was good maybe only four stars, but the Bolognese sauce was excellent as well.

I came here initially because I saw so many tik tok posts saying they had the best pasta. I ordered the pesto ravioli al tartufo. I thought the pasta was so salty and the ravioli was undercooked. It just wasn't good at all. I think I ate 1/3 of the pasta and had to throw it away. I don't understand the hype about this place.

This was the best meal I had in Florence, and we had dinner at some very nice places. The food was so flavorful and fresh. The pasta options and sauces are at the front so it's easy to see what you would like pasta wise, and which ever sauce would like to pair it with. Note, there is nowhere to sit, so you have to stand and eat against the tables attached to the wall. Other than that, I really enjoyed the food and the staff was friendly. You can't beat six dollars for fresh pasta. Good people watching while you eat.

Can't beat €6 for a bowl of pasta! Tomato sauce was good, not too sweet but my pasta was a little overcooked

A great place to pick up an early dinner for a working vacation. Lots of other shops nearby to complete a meal.

Eating at Mercato Centrale overall is quite nice, but I look at it from "the whole is the sum of its parts" perspective. Pasta Fresca is one of the vendors of Mercato Centrale's 2nd floor. It specializes in different types of pasta. From my visit they offered five varieties of pasta in different sauces from €7 to €13. Ideally it makes for a good primi, but as a solo traveler I've been turning pasta into my main meal with a side dish of vegetables. As I had a filling pasta for lunch and I didn't want to indulge too much watching the World Cup I just got myself their fusili in pesto (fusilli in Genovese pesto; basil sauce with potatoes and green beans, €10.) I have a general idea of the typical pasta dishes in Tuscany and surrounding areas but I already had Bolognese ragu and wild boar pasta twice in Florence and I wanted to try something different. The result is a bland fusili and it makes for a good primi to a more flavorful protein-heavy secondi but by itself it was ok. Washing it with a Birra Moretti helped a little bit.

Quality fast food pasta made to order right in front of you! Food/Drink: This stand makes ordering pasta super easy by having the different type of pastas in front of you as well as the sauce so all you have to do is just pick and choose! I got the fettucini with boar sauce while my partner got the chef recommended gnocchi with pesto. Both were incredibly delicious and piping hot since they make it right in front of you. Price: For only 5 euros a plate, this place is a must go for cheap and filling pasta! Atmosphere: Located inside the Mercato Centrale, this is merely a stand with no indoor sitting area but counter tables along the walls for you to stand and eat as you watch talented chefs make your order right in front of you. However, if you take your plate of pasta upstairs to the other stands with restaurants, there are plenty of communal tables to share. Tips: Get the chef recommendation!

Best pasta I've had in Florence. This is a fast food type place but the food is 5 star quality. For $5 euro you pick your pasta and sauce and they cook it fresh. All the pasta is hand made and then cooked to perfection. Drenched is sauce..... wow. I had the pesto sauce and it was lick the plate good. There's a long line but the chef cooks really fast and super friendly. We waited about 15 minutes from ordering to pick up. The line was all the way to the end of the shop.

This pasta is literally the best I've ever had. It's just a little stand in the Florence market, but it's made fresh, and the sauces are SO good. You have to wait in line and then wait a while for your pasta, but it's worth it! Pro-tip: you can get a cup of wine from the stall across the way for €2 while you wait, and/or to have with your pasta!

We got ravioli with pesto souce! Amazing! It has a little wait but the food is good and cheap'

How can you beat this? 5 euros to select a type of pasta and a sauce. That's it. That simple. Delicious.

Ordered the orecchiette al pomodoro. Served perfectly al dente and had great flavor. The service was also very friendly.

La Pasta Fresco is on the new upper floor of the historic Mercato Centrale, one of our favorite places to shop for fresh foods and to grab a beautiful, everyday meal. Sadly, La Pasta Fresca is a tremendous disappointment. Bar none, the worst gnocchi we've ever had,including packaged or frozen varieties. It was heavy and gummy, with none of the counter-intuitive lightness that one experiences as the potato-laden pasta melts in your mouth. The sauce contributed nothing good, but instead worsened the experience with unbalanced acidity and heavy oregano. This was inferior pizza sauce trying to pass as a pasta sauce. Adding insult to injury, this offensive lunch is overpriced at E8.00 Stick with tradition and grab your lunch at one of the well established, well worn 'joints' on the lower level.