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Experience the unexpected at pastaRAMEN, Montclair’s innovative Wafu Italian ramen destination. Helmed by celebrated Chef Robbie Felice, this restaurant delivers a daring culinary adventure where Japanese and Italian flavors collide. Indulge in imaginative dishes like ramen carbonara and cacio e pepe gyoza within an intimate, speakeasy-style atmosphere. Bring your favorite beverage and prepare for a unique dining experience that has garnered attention from Saveur, The New York Post, and NorthJerseydotcom. Reservations are available daily, so discover why pastaRAMEN is one of New Jersey’s most talked-about restaurants.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 6 S Fullerton Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042
Phone: (862) 325-5977
Website: https://www.pastaramen.com/
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Reviews
Loi Truong
The restaurant had a great vibe, with cool decor and 90’s R&B/hip hop tunes playing in the background. The service was quick, friendly, and professional—really top-notch. As for the food, it was good, but not quite my style. Everything was presented beautifully and tasted fine, though I found some dishes a bit too heavy on the cheese. If you’re a fan of cheese, this place is perfect for you. Overall, it’s one I can now tick off my list.
… moreFlorence
Fun and tasty. This Japanese-Italian fusion spot offers a bunch of sharable small and large plates. I came here with hubs and we ordered way too much, but the standouts were the Sunomono Cucumber Insalata (super tasty) and the Chicken Katsu Bao with teriyaki, pesto, and citrus. The only miss for me was the Calamari Fritti. While the squid was perfectly cooked, it wasn’t crispy on the outside and the sauce kind of bullied the calamari. For mains, my Pork Chop Scallopini was massive, crispy, and good with a cheesy tonkatsu-style sauce. Hubs had the Tonkatsu Porchetta Ramen and loved it so much, he completely annihilated the bowl. My portion was so big, I took 2/3 of it home. We were too full for dessert but I’d definitely come back to explore more of the menu.
NOTES/TIPS:
**BYOB
**Excellent service. Dishes come out fast.
**No clear outdoor signage. It has black exterior with a black bowl and chopsticks logo.
… moreNOTES/TIPS:
**BYOB
**Excellent service. Dishes come out fast.
**No clear outdoor signage. It has black exterior with a black bowl and chopsticks logo.
Shakira Davis
Came here with my husband and son.. Food here is definitely 10000000/10…. Every single thing I got was so flavorful and tasty. Along with the food everyone was very attentive, polite, very professional. Our food came out in a short period of time. Everything was hot and fresh. I would come back and reorder every single thing we got. To make things even better the playlist was 10/10, very good music to set the tone. Thank you to our server Camila, you were awesome. And every other staff member that attended to our table during our stay. We will absolutely be back!
… moreMohammed Alhaj
My fiancée and I were really looking forward to trying this place, but honestly it was a big letdown. The atmosphere is nice and the service was great, no complaints there. Everyone was friendly and the space itself feels fine.
The issue was the food. The calamari was the only thing we genuinely enjoyed. The chicken katsu bao bun was dry and the bun itself wasn’t soft or fluffy the way a bao should be. The shrimp katsu bun was slightly better, but still off.
Our main entrée was the real disappointment: a rigatoni dish that came out room temperature, with cheese that wasn’t melted and pasta that wasn’t fully cooked. The shrimp was placed on the side and was average at best. Most of the menu options had either pork or alcohol in them, which left us with very limited choices. For a restaurant that isn’t cheap (easily $100+ for two), the quality just didn’t match the price or the hype.
Unfortunately, we will not return unless the menu and food quality improve. Beautiful concept, but the execution stayed as cold as the pasta.
… moreThe issue was the food. The calamari was the only thing we genuinely enjoyed. The chicken katsu bao bun was dry and the bun itself wasn’t soft or fluffy the way a bao should be. The shrimp katsu bun was slightly better, but still off.
Our main entrée was the real disappointment: a rigatoni dish that came out room temperature, with cheese that wasn’t melted and pasta that wasn’t fully cooked. The shrimp was placed on the side and was average at best. Most of the menu options had either pork or alcohol in them, which left us with very limited choices. For a restaurant that isn’t cheap (easily $100+ for two), the quality just didn’t match the price or the hype.
Unfortunately, we will not return unless the menu and food quality improve. Beautiful concept, but the execution stayed as cold as the pasta.
TBoNe89
Funny how hard it is to get a reservation here because although the food was very good and the service was A+, it was not crazy amazing! That being said, food was unique and well prepared. Service was very very good with great recommendations and attentive return table visits. For me it was a tad loud but I get the hip vibe they are going for so it was all good.
… moreMaryam Malik
Went there with my friend last night and we had a fantastic time. It’s such a cute spot and staff was so delightful. Our waitress was so sweet and made us the best Rosemary limonata. I got the shrimp scampi ramen and still thinking about it. I eat a strict halal/pescatarian diet and the menu was certainly compatible with it. The staff also took wonderful photos of us and multiple times asked how we were doing. Will def be visiting soon!
… moreElisha Amiri
I’ll start by saying I’m usually weary of the tiktok famous restaurants, so I came in with low expectations.
We were a group of 4, and it seemed like most dishes were good for sharing, and that’s what we did.
The food was delicious, pretty creative and well presented. Funny enough, the best options seemed to be the least pricey. I’m not going to a Japanese Italian fusion restaurant to try a NY strip steak, and I’m not going to pay over $30 for arancini, sorry.
The highlights were the carbonara mazemen, the ceaser salad, and the tofu bao buns.
Everything overall was very good, and it was a fun experience.
It’s a shame that the only dessert option, the fried bao, is painfully uncreative and just ok.
I’d like to see more dishes that embrace the Italian Japanese fusion.
I recommend using to inKind app for some cash off your check
… moreWe were a group of 4, and it seemed like most dishes were good for sharing, and that’s what we did.
The food was delicious, pretty creative and well presented. Funny enough, the best options seemed to be the least pricey. I’m not going to a Japanese Italian fusion restaurant to try a NY strip steak, and I’m not going to pay over $30 for arancini, sorry.
The highlights were the carbonara mazemen, the ceaser salad, and the tofu bao buns.
Everything overall was very good, and it was a fun experience.
It’s a shame that the only dessert option, the fried bao, is painfully uncreative and just ok.
I’d like to see more dishes that embrace the Italian Japanese fusion.
I recommend using to inKind app for some cash off your check
Francis Mabutas
Pasta Ramen lived up to the hype. The food was and the pasta was cooked perfectly — that ideal al dente bite that hits every time. Big flavors, super comforting, and honestly one of those meals you keep thinking about after you leave. Definitely going back.
… moreVivienne Mendoza
Our server was so nice and even went out of her way to find food that accommodates my food restrictions (dairy). We were a little late for our reservation and they needed the table back but we didn’t feel rushed. Food was good and presented well but I rated a little less due to value.
… moreMaureen Nicoletti
Our family of five went to celebrate our daughter’s birthday. The appetizers were excellent. Everyone loved their meal. The service was awesome. We would highly recommend this restaurant.
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