Pasta Casareccia

Great little place. Unpretentious, friendly and with great food for the money. I had a risotto - excellent. Also, there’s outdoor seating, weather permitting. Recommended.

The pesto-burrata pasta was the only good thing. Ordered calamari as a starter but it was way over cooked, we couldn't finish the dish. Tried 2 other starters that our friends had ordered as well. It wasn't tasty at all. A spritzer to drink and 70$ later, it feels a little overpriced for the quantity and food quality. Not on my list of places I'd like to go back to. The waitress was a little awkward.

My Italian partner and I came here with a friend who is local and had three great dishes. Try the carbonara but the mushroom risotto was my favorite. The server was friendly and they have a lot of great products to peruse not to mention a mountain of panettone.

Didn’t feel like cooking so went walking on Sherbrooke and decided to try Pasta Casareccia as I’ve always seen a lot of people walking in and out. Nice staff but a bit underwhelmed by the food. While it was good I feel like there is somewhat a lack in presentation and refinement for the price (20+ for one dish). As seen in the pictures: sauce is thrown on without care and the bread is cheap for a paid dish. I also did not like that we tried to buy two cannolis to go at the end but we’re told it’s better to go to the counter if it’s to go because the prices are different which rubbed me the wrong way because I dislike when prices are not uniform across takeout and sit down. I would still consider going back as the service was quick and the food enjoyable especially the freshness of the pasta!

Really a very good Italian food... You can find there a great offer of traditional Italian pasta including cacio pepe... also I recomend the porchetta sandwich....

This is the case of I wish I would have ordered what the other person has. I was underwhelmed by my Penne Arrabbiata. Kinda tasteless (almost like only tomato sauce out of a tin). Everyone else really enjoyed what they ordered. Our server was fantastic and the atmosphere was very pleasant.

This is a nice local homemade pasta house that had been an NDG staple for many years. We really enjoyed the fresh flavours and home made pasta and sauces. We will return!

our family enjoyed PC overall. we had arancini appy & were expecting the big beautiful balls from the counter but instead got two ovals a fraction of the size. but v tasty. we had the garlic bread pizzaioli also yummy but not v garlicky at all. i enjoyed my pesto & burrata but no salt on table & couldve used it. my son’s casareccia was delish, & other two had chicken parm which disappeared in minutes. prices are significantly higher than what website lists tho & we didnt have the basic offerings menu with lower prices on our table & only saw it after. tartufos were large & delicious for dessert, as were the mousse offerings both in 🍫 & 🍋. but then for $10 we ordered two cannolis, and were disappointed to get two mini cannolis with room temperature cream. we were expecting full size, as theres no mention of mini on menu, and at that price…and that cream should be cold!waitress was very thorough & refilled water repeatedly & we had a good time regardless of imperfect experience. wouldnt rush to go back.

Just next to the corner of street, good view and very cozy under the sunshine. Good service. Expertise in pasta with quite some options.

We stopped here for lunch as we arrived to Montreal for a night. We're glad we did because the food was delicious. It's an unassuming spot but so worth it. I got a pork sandwich and hubby got tagliatelle entree. Both were very tasty. We also got San Pelegrino aranciata which is of course delish. Our server was very pleasant and we had a nice time here.

A little late on this review but had the chance to order from their take-out counter several items from their menu. Spinach Arancini, stuffed peppers & stuffed mushrooms which were all decent and practical for take out but nothing out of the ordinary. Didn't try their pasta but maybe that's a better item on their menu?

If you're looking for a fantastic Italian eating experience in NDG, look no further! The pasta was delicious and fresh and the flavours were great. The terrasse was roomy and comfortable, and the staff were all so friendly! There were so many things on the menu that looked good that it was hard to choose - so I'll have to go back to try more! - however I can definitely highly recommend the meat ravioli in Alfredo sauce. This was my first meal out at a restaurant since COVID, so thank you for making it a great one!

A true NDG gem. They have a simple yet delicious menu. Im a sucker for their arancini. The service is always fast & friendly. They have a little gourmet store as well, oftentimes I get fresh pasta & parmigiana from them. Also their marinated mushrooms are to die for

Carbonara was too salty too eat, and the wait staff largely ignored us until it was time for us to pay.

This place is an institution, as they offer great choices in their deli section or in the restaurant. Lots of folks even just call in and pick up. They have an evolving daily specials that will find a fit for all food lovers. We had the chicken spec mushroom with pasta and the tanglaette with sausage, spec, tomatoes which was awesome. The staff have a great sense of humor and it's overall very affordable

Excellent special of the day: house made Agnolotti filled with Squash in a sage, butter, Parmesan sauce! Whole wheat penne, house made, with primavera sauce ! Finished our meal with a homemade tiramisu! Excellent Service, too! I try to go to fresh pasta restaurants, and this place is fresh and fantastic!

My family have been ordering large lasagnas from this place for 20+ years . Somehow 9 of us ended up here . So old, so tired ! We were warmly greeted by the server who was likely the manager . He was the high point . The rice balls ( arancini ) were oily and stale . My fish in paper was beyond awful . Tiny overcooked portion . The chicken puttanesca was OK but quite dry . Very likely reheated . Other dishes were also poor . No salt and pepper on the tables, no glasses of water but strangely lots of fruit flies . Frankly the food deserved a 1 star but the service and the memory of their lasagna " earned" it an extra star .

I brought my date whom is Italian to this restaurant and it did not disappoint. The waiter was patient and attentive. For starters we got the Arugula mozzarella with ham and it was amazing. The mozzarella is melt in your mouth. I had the fettuccine Alfredo with shrimp and it was probably the best pasta I have ever tasted. My date chose the cannelloni with cheese and tomato sauce. Everything was delicious. We had cannoli for desert and it was excellent. We liked the deli small restaurant vibe and the ambiance. I will be sure to pass by again!

I wanted to come here on a Sunday since it's my only day off. Unfortunately I didn't find out until later that day that they are actually closed on Sundays . So I went the next day, I was really craving pasta and I've heard good things about this place. The employees were very welcoming and nice. Our seats were facing the window and the street of Sherbrooke. They have a little boutique inside that sells Italian goods. For starters, we ordered suppli do riso(risotto balls with mozzarella and tomato sauce $8). These were delicious, the mozzarella was perfectly melted and the tomato sauce completed the dish. For our main dishes, my boyfriend ordered the spek(ham) and porcini fettucine ($22) and I ordered the gnocchi with the Norcina sauce (black truffle, sausage, white wine, cream $23). I tried both hehe. I thought the spek and porcini sauce was alright, nothing special. I liked my dish better, the Norcina sauce was very mouthwatering and delightful! Both dishes were very heavy and we were not able to finish them. The waiter nicely packed them for us. For dessert, we had the tiramisu which cost $7. The tiramisu was decent, not too sweet. Overall our bill came up to $80 with the tip and the taxes. To conclude, price-wise I think it's a little overpriced. The food is good but I wasn't amazed. The service on the other hand was on point, our waiter was very attentive and fast. Would I go back ? Maybe if I was around the area.

This restaurant is on a street corner of Sherbrooke but doesn't visually stand out - however it is an interesting place to eat at or to shop in. There is seating in front and a larger room in back that can host private events. There is also a small section where you can buy Italian grocery items that you won't see at your local grocery store. The service is excellent - friendly and knowledgeable. I enjoyed the food - I went with classics (caesar salad and fettuccine Alfredo) and wasn't disappointed - friends had some of the specials and deconstructed salad - too many options to list - everyone left full and happy.

I live in the area and once picked up one of their sauces to take out. It was scrumptious. This was back before they opened the restaurant. With much luck, their sauces are still delicious. If and when you are back, please avail yourselves of the take out option. You won't be disappointed.

Found this cute little place on yelp while looking for Italian cuisine. My husband and I went there for Valentine's Day. Absolutely loved the pasta, felt like we were dining in Italy!

We were the lucky winners of a supper in a box. (Radio contest) Well THE LASAGNA (baked for 65 minutes at home)was HEAVENLY,delicate and authentic. YOU CAN'T BEAT THE FRESH pasta! Green salad as a side and finally Cannolli for dessert - smooth filling (not too sweet) all fresh, all excellent!

Location: NDG, on Sherbrooke West and Draper. Street parking is available on Sherbrooke or on the side streets. The space: Half of it is dedicated to their boutique, which sells assorted Italian (and non-Italian) goods, the most important being Nutella of course - straight from Italy. Trust me, it's not the same as the crap we get here. They also have a counter filled with ready-to-go items. The other half of their space is dedicated to the restaurant where there are just a few tables (maybe 10), however they do offer up two terrasses - one on Sherbrooke and one on Draper. Perfect for a summer day. The food: The menu is fairly varied - you select your pasta and sauce, then you eat your heart out. Now, I should point out that one portion of the menu offers up store bought pasta like ravioli, while the other boasts homemade pasta. The price difference between the two is very minor so ordering the fresh stuff doesn't break the bank. On my end, I had no room for appetizers so I went straight for the Primi - homemade Fettuccine with a Bolognese sauce. I found the pasta to be cooked al dente, exactly the way I like it. I enjoyed the texture and the taste and the only down side was that the pasta was a little sticky. I enjoyed the sauce very much - it wasn't acidic at all (i.e. not too tomatoey), it was meaty enough and it tasted great. Maybe lacking a tiny bit of flavor, but nothing to dissuade me from ordering it again. My date ordered the ravioli with Arrabiata sauce and she enjoyed her meal as well. Service: It was OK. Not fantastic, but OK. The wait staff seemed a little indifferent and rushed even though the place wasn't full. That said, they were accommodating when we asked to switch to a table outside. If you're looking for a decent Italian meal at affordable prices, check this place out.

Ambiance: Salumeria style counter service with a small seating area. Tasteful and fun Italian themed interior. Service: Attentive, friendly. Price: $12 and up Food: Assortment of authentic Italian dishes, focus on pasta. The cannelloni marinara was good, the sauce and cannelloni appeared both homemade. The house Rosé refreshing and well chosen. Summary: A simple pasta dish together with a house wine and cannoli came to close to $30 for lunch. A diet coke rang up $4 after tax and tip. Ludicrously overpriced. The take out counter should not be avoided, the restaurant on the other hand, can be quietly ignored.

PASTA CASARECCIA is a real gem of a restaurant. It is close to my home, and my wife, who grew up in Italy come here often. The food is jusr like the food we eat in small neighbourhood restaurants when we are in Italy. The fresh pasta and home-made sauces are fabulous and their lasagna is the best I have ever had - my all-time favourite. The décor is simple but warm. Give it a try....you won't be sorry.

This restaurant is one of my favorite Italian restaurant, the pastas, the risotto are amazing.. I went a few times and I'm always happy to have went there, always so satisfied. The portion are pretty good for the price and the quality. Totally a place to go eat good pastas!!!

yum! my parents and i enjoyed some delicious homemade italian fare at pasta casareccia's. half is a lunch eatery that has a 50's meets 80's kitch interior and half displays all the goodies that you can take home with you. the specials are listed on a chalkboard near a shiny red vespa that is up for a drawing - all you put is your name and number on the back of your bill to enter. the spaghetti with meat sauce (i asked for a little bit spicy) was fantastic! there is nothing like fresh pasta. the meat ravioli au gratin was also very good. we finished the meal with the homemade tiramisu which was light, fluffy and creamy with our coffees. afterwards, we couldn't pass up the chance to buy and take home some meat lasagna and more spaghetti with spicy meat sauce. after 2 lunches in a row of pasta from this joint - i'm still humming italian tunes. the lasagna by the way is the best i have ever tasted!

Great pasta! We first had the meatballs and rice balls as appetizers and everything was very good. Then we had fresh pasta with pesto, pesto rosso, bolognese and arrabiatta sauces. Everything was delicious. You could really tell the pasta was fresh. I love when you can choose the pasta shape and the sauce separately so each combination is possible. Some pasta shapes were also available in whole wheat versions. The portions were not too big so you have a good meal but do not feel stuffed at the end. I highly recommend this place!

I've been coming here for years with my kids. They probably have the best risotto on the island of Montreal not to mention great food altogether. One of my favorite local restaurants by far. The staff is friendly and efficient. If I have to find fault at all, maybe the atmosphere could be a bit better but truthfully doesn't take away from the charming ambiance of the place.

Went here for another visit on Father's Day and I realized how over-priced this restaurant is. It is waaaaaaay too expensive for what you get. We sat outside and we did not get proper service. Granted, we didn't have the same waiter as we did on our first visit - He was great. This other guy sucked. We were forgotten about after he took our main order. I wanted more water and he never came around so we asked another waiter. We decided not to go back unfortunately.

I had a fettuccine in a creamy white wine sauce with mushrooms, peas and BACON. Sinfully rich and filling, this dish should come with either a warning or a pillow, because it was lights out after this plate. Needless to say I went home and didn't get any work done for the rest of the afternoon as I was too busy focused on not getting any pillow creases on my face. Bacon is good for you. Eat more of it.

Not great service, or prices. I've eaten there before and was happy with the no frills, decent pasta... But prices have definitely gone up. We ordered a lunch special to split between a 3yr old and a 5yr old - we were informed that lunch specials can't be split, and we'd have to pay full price. That wouldn't bother me for adults, but for two kids who are going eat a fraction of the meal, it's just not cool. With no reasonable options for the kids, we left. Maybe they're OK with that, but there was only one other table, so I have to wonder...

They have very reliable Italian food, both an épicerie and a small restaurant at lunch. Good home made pasta and marinated vegetables. A large selection of olive oils and vintagers.

I love this place for dining and takeout. The portion are generous, prices are reasonable, and food is delicious/consistent. Despite what other reviews have said about the service, I've always found the staff warm and attentive.

I really liked this place like 10 years ago: the portions were just right, so was the price ($8.95 for 4 cheese cannelloni with your choice of sauce, unlimited bread, etc). Service was excellent and attentive and the place was full! I recently returned and the prices jumped so dramatically: same cannelloni above is now in the $13 range! I was embarrassed: my guest and I had our meals come close to $50 with a tepid warm coffee and a shared piece of cake. We were only among one other couple on a Friday night. To top it off, the arabiatta sauce was not at all spicy like it used to be, and the cannelloni were not stuffed with cheese, only filled *ever so slightly* to say it was not just plain pasta and sauce. To the management of Pasta Casareccia: Return to the previous price point (or just slightly above considering inflation is like 3%), portion sizes (including filling the cheese cannelloni) and you will have a return customer, and a filled restaurant. I am not sure how this restaurant stays in business: it is never full, regardless of the day and time I have passed by!

I am from out of town and this was my first time there. A really bad experience from the time we entered the restaurant. We were recommended a wine by the server that was no where near full body as we asked . Later she confessed that she knew nothing about wine. The wine came with a plastic cork meaning that it was a ten dollars or less bottle of wine that they charged over $40 for. When we tried to send it back because it was not good it became a hassle so we just drank it . You would figure that at least the servers would be trained on food and wine pairings. My friend ordered a dish of chicken wrapped in pastry with cheese. He asked for no cheese but was told it was premade and was impossible to take out the cheese . When I finally received my Veal Parmigiana it looked okay until I tried to cut it. The butter knife that it came with was not sufficient to cut the veal. A chain saw would have been more appropriate. If you like chewing gum this dish is for you. At least I learned a lesson. NEVER go back............ I hope this review helps who ever reads it. Very over priced for the poor quality they deliver

I loved everything about this place. There's a little terrace outside with a string of lights all around and it really feels like you are not on a busy corner of Sherbrooke. The food is sooooo good; being Italian I'm normally not very impressed by Italian restraints because everything is store bought, but this place is the real deal. I had the fettuccine with the cassareccia sauce and it was delicious. The pasta is homemade and cooked to a perfect al dente. You can even buy frozen pasta and a bunch of other Italian staples as they have a little shop in the front of the store. Go eat here you will not regret it!!

Best take out lasagna in Montreal - a huge family favorite

I write this with a heavy heart as this used to be my favorite local Italian restaurant, and now it's just "one of". While the service is a polished and friendly as ever, there are changes in the menu that have made the food experience not as enjoyable as it used to be. My favorite appetizers (bresaola w/ arugula, age parm and balsamico is no longer on the menu) have disappeared, and the pastas, while uniformly good, alwasy seem to be creeping up in price. If you're having a bottle of wine, good luck out of their for under $80-$100. And the wine choices are uninspired at best. C'mon boys, you can do a lot better.

Great service. Yummy Food. But, anything with meat has pork. Meat sauce meat balls..yes..everything. Will they be honest about it, no. Great food but they arent an honest bunch.