Placido's Pasta Shop

Nice atmosphere and incredible pasta. I had the special which was the cajun shrimp pasta. The sauce was one of the most delectable I have ever had. It had just the right amour of spice. Reminded me of one of the most excellent vodka sauces I’ve ever had traveling around the world. We also ordered three other pasta dishes including chicken masala and chicken pesto which were very delicious, too. We started with the kale salad - so crisp and fresh and the cesar salad - with a nice garlic touch.

We went here on a Friday night without any reservations. Initially, they weren't sure they could seat us because of the no reservation thing (also, it was a home game for the ducks that night). Just as we were walking back to our car, one of the waiters let us know that he thought he could get us seated. We had some amazing food and thanked the waiter for finding us a table on a busy night. This is a great restaurant and we will definitely be dining there again. :)

We had an excellent dinner with two pasta plates. We were greeted immediately by the server and the meal came out quickly and was one of the best pasta meals we have ever had. We highly recommend this restaurant but don't forget to get reservations or you probably won't get in particularly on busy nights and weekends you could easily share one pasta dish

Took our oldest for her birthday dinner in Eugene. Called a few days prior to make a reservation for party of 4 and they were very accommodating. We got there on time and they also opened on time. We were seated immediately. The place is nice, warm and cozy, and we love that it's a small setting but tables are spaced nicely to be able to have conversations without disruptions. Our server Daisy is friendly and kind. She was quick to come around to check on us and refilled our beverages as well. The bar tender made delicious cocktails and a bit too generous on the alcohol... lol. We ordered salads to share... and individual pasta dishes. The kale salad is very delicious. Love the dressing that they used with a touch of sweetness and right amount of flavor. The walnuts are nice and crunchy which complimented the salad nicely. We love love love the Caprese salad. It is my husband's favorite and they did it right with the right amount of balsamic vinegar. We ordered the spaghetti bolognese and added meatballs for the youngest, two of us had the vodka rigatoni and one of us had the special which is a cream based sauce pasta with shrimp and mushroom. Everything.... amazingly flavorful and delicious. Portions are very generous and since we were hungry, we polished everything clean! Sadly, we had no room left for dessert but Placido's, you are now one of our favorite places to eat when we are in Eugene! Can't wait to come back again on our next trip to visit our oldest. Thank you for a great and memorable evening and scrumptious dinner.

What a quaint little restaurant. Cozy so be sure to make reservations but it is worth it. We didn't have any and got seated at the bar but there are only 4 bar seats. The food was beyond fantastic. Rich, creamy, savory, delicious. If you need to carbo load on pasta this place is all you need.

Best pasta in town and everything tasted fresh Tried the cajun Alfredo and it was very flavorful. Best Italian restaurant in town

Quant Italian spot. But not simple, true Italian. My carbonara was not a glazing of the noodle. It was a thick, dark almost Alfredo sauce. However, my friend got the gorgonzola ravioli, added sausage and it was excellent. We knew it would be heavy and it did not disappoint. Very tasty. Tiramisu is a must.

We were at a party of three. The ravioli was wonderful as was the other dish we ordered but the shrimp scampi was incredibly underwhelming, lacking any flavor of garlic or lemon, and containing very few very small shrimp. It was boring and very disappointing. I'll give them another chance because of the other two dishes. I hope things are better next time.

I decided to come here for my birthday as my husband and I were out in Eugene visiting family and I'm glad I did. The restaurant is a bit small so reservations are highly suggested beforehand. I got the special, spicy chicken Alfredo, and it was so good! It packed a ton of flavor and it wasn't too spicy. Our server was great and attentive! We did ask if they could keep a birthday cake in the freezer which they did and brought it out with utensils to cut and serve it too. Highly recommend this place!

We have a new date night place! Let me walk you through it dinner. You'll wanna pay attention - I am just that clever and insightful. :) - The server greeted us. She's friendly and genuine. Good start - Focaccia arrives with a very zesty marinara. Nice - The Caesar salad arrives. Decent is the word but lacking any tang from lemon or vinegar. - Hubby's strawberry drop is yummy and kind of stiff. - Pastas come. My Alfredo is very good. It's tan (not Olive Garden white) with flecks of herbal green. I wanna say maybe sage, but that doesn't sound right. - Hubby's carbonara is very, very good. It's traditionally made with guanciale and this might just be that. - I want to add that the ambiance here is warm and inviting. The simple wood tables make it look comfortable. The soft hanging lamps and fairy lights make things warm and romantic. Why has it been so long for us? We will definitely be back.

Had a great dinner! 5th time in two yrs. Very good each time! Food is five stars. Atmosphere is one star. Music 1/2 star. Simon and Garfield? No ambiance at all. I wasn't expecting to hear Al Di La but come on not even some soft romantic mandolin. At least the Jazzy Ladies Cafe has Jazz Vocals in background wiith live Jazz Standards once a week. Waitresses were very mundane. Punching the clock and getting through the shift...not a romantic place for an anniversary. Get the great food to go and create you own Italian atmosphere at home. Ciao!

Hands down the best noodles I've had in all of America, North & South. Tiny spot so make reservations!

Absolutely wonderful. We had a group of 5 and everyone had something different. Every dish was made with fresh ingredients and authentic taste. So good. Very happy we found this gem!

After being away from Placido's for too long a time we returned with friends to celebrate a special evening. And indeed it was a very special meal. This fine Italian restaurant only gets better and better. The great variety of excellent pasta dishes make it hard to choose a favorite. The ravioli was divine. The chicken piccata with linguine amazing. The salads fantastic. And the wine list and cocktails first rate. So happy we have rediscovered Placido's

Excellent! We stopped here for dinner on our way back to Portland. Thank god we don't live here, I would gain 500 pounds. We ordered 3 different dishes, all excellent in their own way. I had the vegan pasta, honestly you could not tell there was no egg in the pasta. Vegetables in the pasta cook to perfection. If you are in the mood for Italian, this is a must!'

I wish yelp did half stars, I would give this place 3.5 stars. Starting off we are not locals, if we were I would give this place another shot because the food was delicious! Place is small but cozy, we were sat right away on a Thursday night. Our server did mention they were very busier earlier in the evening. We started with the Caesar salad, it was fresh and perfectly dressed. However at the bottom of the dish, when I was almost done there was a hair on the bowl. I got the shrimp scampi which was so good! But the shrimp were very small, I was expecting large prawns. These looked (not tasted) like shrimp you get in the frozen food section. My son wanted spaghetti and meatballs but they were out, he got bolognese which he enjoyed. Food came out fast which was great as we were super hungry from traveling all day. Espresso martini was just alright. Service was friendly.

Very impressive food! Excellent homemade flavors, perfectly blended. Perfect service. We ate outside, it was very nice and relaxed. Quite busy inside, even on a weekday. Highly recommended!

Recommend making reservations. Went on a Friday night around 8pm. Party of 4. We were lucky because they had zero seats available and a party of 8 had just cancelled as we were standing there. 2 people in my party had raviolis, husband had smoked salmon fettuccine. I had the kales salad. It was all sooooooo good. None of the dishes disappointed us. Amazing pasta and delicious sauces. The tiramisu is a MUST! So save room!

First off we were greeted and sat by a young lady who was very welcoming. Small little place so call and make a reservation. Food was delicious. My wife and I shared a Caesar salad which was plenty for two. Also shared spaghetti bolognese made with homemade pasta which was amazing. We both had glasses of wine my wife a red blend and me a Sangiovese both delicious. The entire staff was very friendly and attentive. Try it you'll like it!

Been here twice and this is easily one of my favorite meals in Eugene! The vodka rigatoni is so good. I've also ordered margaritas and the placido drop (basically a lemon drop) and both drinks were also delicious! Service has also been excellent each time, definitely recommend. Just be sure to call in for a reservation, seating is limited!

Placido is the best pasta in town. They consistently have great food whether eating in or taking to go.

I've been here twice now and both times were fantastic. We went for our third anniversary tonight and it was amazing. We made a reservation which you absolutely need to do if you want a table, even on weeknights. They have a private parking lot but it fills up quickly and the spots are very narrow, so carpooling is best. I got the fettuccine alfredo with chicken and it was so so good. The sauce was so creamy and the chicken was juicy. I have a little leftover for tomorrow and I can't wait to have it. This may be the best alfredo I've ever had. My partner had the lasagna and he said it was good, hearty, and the cheese on the edge of the dish was delicious and great to scrape off after finishing the rest of the lasagna. We split the tiramisu for dessert and it satisfied a craving I've had for the past month. It was a good portion size for $9 and was soft and light. The decor is soft and the ambiance is very calm, despite it being loud at times since it's small and can be packed. The people who work here are friendly and attentive. It is a bit pricey so it's better for special occasions, but I definitely look forward to my next visit.

Ohhhhh myyyy gosh!!!! Where to begin?! I absolutely LOVED our visit! It was our first time here and I'm ashamed to find out they've been open for 10 years(?!) I've been missing out! I had the chicken Marsala and my husband had the chicken piccata. Both of which were amazing. Huge servings. We also split a Cesar's salad which was obvious the dressing was made in house. To finish it off we had espresso martinis with tiramisu which was so. Good. Our server was John who was an awesome server! Very attentive and super kind. Gage great recommendations!

In honor of my 400th Yelp Review, I am giving Placido's Pasta Shop 5 stars for having the best pasta! Their pasta is handmade with care and tastes amazing, with wonderful taste, variety & texture. We came in a group. I had the pasta with pork which was good but the vegan pasta entree was the star, being the tastiest. This is the place to splurge on carbs and Placido's is worthy of a visit for any occasion. We came to celebrate our daughter's U of O graduation and our other daughter's engagement which she & our future son in law announced during this meal. The ambiance of both casual and elegant. They have a private parking lot and be sure to make a reservation at this popular spot.

Nice quaint little spot. The food was really good. I had the Chicken Marsala with their GF pasta. Scratch made and delicious. Great spot for a date night.

Service was fast! Food was all really good. I had the chicken pesto and my partner had the vodka rigatoni. We sat outside on the nice patio area. We will definitely be coming back.

Absolutely incredible restaurant. The food is utterly amazing and exceeds any kind of preconceived idea of just how great pasta dishes should be. However, what stood out tonight was the spectacular service that Jasmine provided. Her ability to multi task, add an exquisite charm, and all the while with spot on recommendations was mesmerizing. She brought the dishes to life before I even tasted them and dare I say made them better. Well done.

This has got to be the best restaurant in Eugene. Definitely the best Italian for sure. Everything we ordered was amazing! The Salmon Ravioli, Fettuccini Alfredo with Shrimp and the Bolognese were all so good! The portions were large so we all had leftovers for lunch the next day. If you're ever really full but you are eating something so good that you can't stop this is the place. Ambiance is perfect too. The restaurant is really small so even though we had a reservation we still waited about 40 minutes. Would do it again tomorrow!

We got a last minute reservation to celebrate our UofO grad & his dad since it was Father's Day. We were so glad we did. We ate outside sharing our dishes family style. Everything was delicious! We ordered drinks, 2 salads, 4 main dishes, and 2 cheesecakes to share. There was more than enough for the 5 of us. We got: Salads: Caprese salad & kale superfood Main: special - lobster ravioli in a lemon sauce, vodka sauce, with sausage and rigatoni, chicken marsala, smoked salmon fettuccine Dessert: German chocolate cheesecake, and peanut butter chocolate cheesecake Definitely recommend! Daisy, our server was great. She was friendly and helpful.

I would give this place a 5 stars if only based on the food, but our service was not great (read below), so that's why the lower rating. However, everything we ordered was delicious, and (mostly) made up For it. The food: My favorites were the rigatoni and the kale salad. The rigatoni was incredibly flavorful; it was hard to stop eating. And the salad dressing on the kale salad was fresh, bold and well balanced. The scampi was good and simple, but paled in comparison to the rigatoni. We actually added some of the rigatoni sauce into the scampi to add flavor, which leveled the dish up a lot. Forgot the drink I got, but it was tasty! Service: We stopped in on our drive from Cali to Seattle because my friend insisted we get Italian. We were not dressed for the style of restaurant, so maybe that's why we didn't get "welcoming" energy. We initially almost left because we felt uncomfortable. However, the food was great, so we were happy we stayed. Not sure if we'd come back, but we don't live anywhere close so I guess it doesn't matter. However, service is important to me, and I'm always disappointed when I'm not treated like I'm welcome in an establishment.

The food is amazing. Fresh pasta made everyday. My favorite is the pork ragout. The servers are great and in the summer the outdoor seating is great.

June 29, 2025 Sunday We were on our way home to Portland & were really hungry. I looked up some restaurants and this place had really good reviews. We wanted to give it a try. Walked in, looked around and got stared at but no acknowledgment or anyone greeting me to say hi or smiling to give me a "nice welcome" As I waited no one is saying anything so I asked the girl at the bar with shoulder length wavy blonde hair and tattoo on her right arm "Can I get a menu" hands it to me. I'm looking at the menu for a few minutes. I turn around another girl with brown short hair comes by I ask her do I sit myself? We never been here and already not getting a nice welcoming or acknowledgment. I'm having to ask for a menu and asking if we need to seat ourselves and they aren't even smiling giving the Rbf face. She just says I need to clear the tables first. Blonde hair girl with the tattoos brings us water and doesn't bring it closer to our right side but puts our cup of water down on our left side which is another table next to us. (You think as a server it's just common sense to actually place our cup of water closer to us instead of reaching) Not a big deal but I can tell she doesn't even want to serve us by her actions. I asked the same girl for a ginger beer she gets it and placed it on the other side of the table again. I asked for a straw and said thank you but her back is already turn away so quick. She gets the straw as I watch her she just toss it to the table again not handing it to me or placing next to me or in front of me. This was rude asf! So I said to my bf she just tossed the straw at me and turned her back and walked away. Very snobby! My question is why are you serving with an attitude? Why are you tossing straws? Do you do this to all your customers? Are you racist? I'm thinking she is racist only because I watched three more customers walk in different times that were white walk in and she says hi and smiles at them and acknowledges them and seats them right away or get them a menu. Mind you I had to ask for one. We didn't get this treatment. I bet if I was an old white person you wouldn't be tossing the straw and walking away. After she did this I really wanted to walk out and not eat here. Her attitude was unacceptable! So we waited for our food and I watched it come out and ready to be picked up. I watched the blonde girl with the tattoo whisper to another man/ server to serve us our food because obviously she knows that she has a problem with us. I watched him pick up our plates and serves it to the other customers next to us. He goes back to the blonde girl and ask her and she had to tell him it's our food and to serve it to our table. I already knew she was going to have someone else serve us. This proves she didn't even want to face us. The guy who served us our food was nice regardless if he knew the situation but he kept it professional unlike the blonde girl with the tattoos. There's no reason for us to ever come back here. Food is mediocre. I only took 3 bites of my chicken pesto. The pasta was a bit hard to my liking and it was runny like they didn't take the time to drain the water from boiling and it was bland. It was not seasoned well. My bf ordered the salmon Alfredo. They gave only 2 small salmon his Alfredo was better than mine but it wasn't "bomb" it was still mediocre and runny too. I'm disappointed in the food. Most of all I'm disappointed in the service we received. Blonde hair with the tattoo on her right arm was not nice or welcoming. Did not check on us. She literally toss a straw and walked away. She did not care at all and couldn't even face to serve us our food. when our food came out she told her coworker to bring us our food and he brought it to the wrong table not a big deal but like I said this confirms she was rude and has a problem with us. Not cool definitely not a vibe here.

Do NOT get the chicken pesto if you're wanting a typical pesto. I got chicken pesto and it was good but the sauce was like a buttery/oil sauce w herbs and seasoning not at all what i would call a pesto sauce. It was ok just not pesto. The chicken was rlly good tho. I would give like 1 star for the pesto lol but 4 stars bc we got the shrimp cajun sauce daily special and that was reallyyyyy good. Id come back and try a different dish with a creamy sauce for sure. Service was rlly good, our server was rlly nice and Caesar salad was also pretty good. I was just disappointed bc the pesto was not your usual pesto at all, and thats what i was expecting, but the other dishes were good.

Absolutely delicious food paired with an unforgettable atmosphere! Don't forget to call ahead and snag a reservation--you won't want to miss out!

Service was great..food . wasn't inpressed add the chicken Alfredo. They didn't overdo it with the chicken. Pretty expensive for what you get.

I gotta be honest with you. I like just about everything about this place, lol. The exterior was super cute, and the interior was even more cute. It's the perfect place to take your special someone for a dinner date, especially if they like Italian. The food here didn't disappoint in the slightest. It had sooo much flavor. The waiter we had helped walk us through the menu so we could better decide on what we wanted. I really appreciated that, and he was super nice. I ended up getting the smoked salmon Alfredo, and I CLEANED my plate, lol. It was so good. My girl really liked her marsala. I definitely want to come back, though, and try the ragu. I was told that's their most famous dish. So bless your taste buds and check this place out.

Showed up during the busy hour without a reservation and waited. So glad we did. Food was amazing. The pasta has a perfect chew. The flavors were rich and complex. Each dish we tried was delicious. Defiantly a favorite place.

AMAZING!! I came here for an early Mother's Day dinner at the recommendation of a friend. Her recollection was that the place was small and popular and suggested to make reservations. I was able to successfully make reserverations for the same evening of my call. Not being local, you can easily drive right past it and head to the business lot next door. The restaurant driveway is not easily noticeable--no big sign on the street to draw your attention to the restaurant (look for the Hummingbird Wholesale sign and the Burrito Girl Food Truck) head down that driveway to their onsite parking lot. When we got there we waited about 5 minutes for our table, as it was being cleared. It was busy for a weeknight and nearly all the seats at the bar were occupied. I was debating on ordering the chicken picatta or the pork ragout, our server's recommended the pork over the chicken. We ordered the fettuccini alfredo and the pork ragout with a side caesar salad to share. The portions were generous and surprisingly large. The fettuccini and the rotini pasta (organic and fresh) were cooked perfectly. The pork in the ragout was tender and not stringy. The alfredo sauce was creamy. I ate about 90% of my pasta, I was too full to have the last 2 bites. The caesar salad was also delicious and surprisingly big for a side salad. While I wanted dessert, we were too full to even share a dessert. But I definitely have to return when I am in town again. Our host, waiter/server, manager, John S. was amazing and I have to give him a shout out to juggle so many hats during our visit. If you haven't had the opportunity to check out this restaurant, you must do so. This is truly a hidden gem in the Market District!

Placido's is my favorite Italian restaurant in Eugene. It is very popular & a smaller place so make reservations in advance. We were lucky to get a seat at the small bar the last time we were there because it was when they just opened but they were booked for the evening. My fav is the Smoked Salmon Alfredo. They make their own pasta as well as smoke their salmon & chicken. I ask for extra sauce & they happily accommodate my request. It's so rich it's best to share the dish. The Caesars salad is yummy too! I definitely recommend eating here!

This pasta place seems so popular. I feel like they prefer you have a reservation in advance if possible. They can be swamped. However, we were lucky to get seated at a bar table, although we didn't make a reservation. We ordered pork ragout and arrabbiata. Both plates of pasta came out to warm and Al Dante. We enjoyed and were satisfied with our dinner. My arrabbiata has many Italian sausages and easy to chew through. My hubby's pork shoulder is very flavorful and tasty! The portion was decent with its price. It's worth stopping by here! They have their parking lot in the building.

Everything. That's what we love about Placido's. The food is among the best Italian we've experienced regionally, and I'd wager they make the best carbonara I've ever had. Wait staff were friendly, attentive, and helpful with wine pairings and such. The interior can tend toward the loud side during peak dining, but it is otherwise cozy and accommodating.

We made reservations and the service and food were good. Charming little spot. The cocktails don't tell you what brand of alcohol they have in them and don't seem to have a choice to use higher grade for Cocktails that depend on good alcohol. We had the bartender as our server which delayed things a bit but he was lovely and attentive. We originally were having dinner here to see if they could host a small party after our very small wedding. We were told they only take reservations for 11 (which was our party but we also have 3 small children) and they took our information and details and we were told the owner would call us because they had a reservation table cap but also had a room they used upstairs. No one ever called us. We waited a week, called back, and then were told rather abruptly after waiting on hold they wouldn't have been able to accommodate us anyway, but then asked our name like they never checked with anyone or looked up our message. Never nice to feel like businesses just don't want you there and waste your time.

This is the best place to enjoy an authentic Italian dinner in Eugene. It is small but they are the only place in town that make their own pasta. There is nothing better than dishes created with fresh pasta!

Tasty dishes! Only one star down because the food is VERY filling and the flavors get to be a bit too much by the end of the meal. They serve bread, so be warned, and don't over stuff yourself!

Got the Fettuccini Alfredo with chicken and it hit the craving I had. However, it didn't wow me.

Ate dinner while in Eugene for wedding. The meal was fabulous as was the lovely guy who was our server. Best pasta dishes we've had in a long time! Their homemade pasta is delicious. I had the chicken piccata and my husband had the rigatoni with vodka cream red sauce with sausage in it. If we lived closer we'd be back often! Paired with Chianti and Primitive wines.

Just had an amazing dinner at Placido's! Celebrated our 25th anniversary with perfect atmosphere, service, food and company. Thank you Placido's we'll be back!

OH Lord, this is, quite literally, the best chicken marsala I have ever had! Soooo good! If yoiu haven't tried it, you simply have to experience it to understand. Holy YUMMO!

Had a good dinner with friends but sadly the service was sub par...it's unfortunate when a servers demeanor overshadows the amazing food. Fresh pasta dishes with great flavors had by all. Kale salad was fresh, a little heavily dressed for me but still good.

4 star food, 5+ star service and ambience. The experience was so good it's a happy 5 overall. The bartender, Eric, was particularly noteworthy: knowledgeable, prompt, attentive, accurate, conversational, helpful, everything you want in a bartender. It's a really cozy spot and by the looks of things you should make a reservation. It was popping and I heard people get turned away because all tables were already booked for the night. Nice vibe there. Somehow it just feels like a small, local, Italian place should. I'd like to come back and try different things from the menu, including dessert, to get a better sense of the food and how different dishes are seasoned. The bottom line though is I'd like to come back. Like!

From the moment we walked in, the host was very friendly, we didn't have a reservation and the place was packed. Fortunately, they had outside seating and on a warm evening it was perfect. The food was delicious, the Caprese salad, and the main course was more than we could eat, so we got a couple of takeout boxes for the next day. Hats off to Daisy, our server, who took good care of us. Can't wait till next time to explore some of the other dishes.

Love this place! Great food & great service. Because it's sooo good, you need reservations so plan ahead.

We came here for dinner based on the high ratings. It didn't blow us away, but it was a nice meal. 4/5 - Pork Ragout: Braised pork shoulder sauteed in onion, celery and carrot, then braised for hours in red wine/marinara/chicken stock and served with organic rotini 4/5 - Complimentary Bread: Delicious! The tomato sauce with it is great for dipping and not too acidic. 4/5 - Bolognese: Ground beef and ground pork sausage sauteed with onion, carrot, celery and tomato to create a savory red sauce served over fresh organic spaghetti, topped with parmesan. Added Italian Sausage, which was pretty good but a little lean and dry. 3/5 - Carbonara: Bacon, shallots and garlic sauteed then deglazed with white wine and finished with a hearty cream sauce containing egg yoik and tossed with fresh organic spaghetti. Carbonara doesn't generally have a cream sauce and that was the thing that brought down the dish. It was just too much... 3/5 - Manhattan The food came out to 3.6 stars. I have no reason to drop the rating, so I will round up to 4 stars.

Delicious Italian cuisine. Easy enough to modify dishes as a vegetarian and still get a tasty dish

this is some of the best pasta i've had in eugene. plus the staff was extremely friendly! we had a caesar salad, vodka rigatoni, the walrus, and two tiramisus. i can't wait to eat here again, but for now i'm so full from stuffing my face with the yummiest food.

Get a reservation, food was great, a but expensive but the portions are worth the price was not complaining.

Fresh pasta is always a treat! I've been twice now, and everything from the smoked chicken ravioli to the vodka rigatoni has been wonderful. They serve a small plate of bread, too. My go-to dish is fettuccine alfredo, and theirs is pretty good. It isn't novel, it's hard to turn the classic into something with a wow factor, but it is good - it isn't flour-y or too thick, you can taste the parmesan, it isn't overly salted. It's a dish that I will be back for. Portion sizes are large. My boyfriend and I thought we could have shared one dish and been satisfied. The servers were patient and very helpful. Service was fairly quick, too. They have a small interior, as well as a nice outdoor seating area just outside. Parking is a little tight, though.