We give Pasta Express 5 stars because they have accomplished their goal of serving Italian meals at budget prices. Where else can you get a plate of spaghetti for $3.99? Their menu is full of the items you would expect, such as toasted ravioli, manicotti, lasagna, and pizza. The best item on the menu is "Mama's favorite" and it also the most expensive, around $7.49, I believe. It combines linguine, breaded chicken, artichoke hearts, and all sorts of seasonings in a cream sauce. They make their own meatballs every morning, and they are very good!! The Republic Road location has a large room for private functions, at no cost.
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Taylor C.
I called in an order last night, when i arrived I was given the wrong order. Unfortunately I drove all the way home before I realized this. When I returned to get the right order, I waited for over 5 minutes (I was the only person at the counter) when they finally helped me and gave me the entrees I ordered I checked the order myself and found that they didn't give me any salads!! Unbelievable! At no point during this entire ordeal did anyone apologize! Horrible customer service!
(1)
Sarah K.
Good service & friendly staff. Mediocre food. Love antipasto salad & toasted ravioli!
(4)
Amanda B.
Matt and his staff are always amazing! Not only are they great about getting yummy food to the table or drive-thru quickly, but they can accommodate your dietary needs without an attitude or a long wait. They have two side rooms that are perfect for any size meeting or event. The smart board works well for presentations and slide shows - because everyone loves a good power point. :) As if that weren't enough they have a catering division that can do anything from soup, salad and sandwich trays up to beef medallions with cheesy garlic mashed potatoes and asparagus for a plated dinner. Pasta Express is more than pasta - and the staff is AMAZING!
(5)
Wittney H.
I'm giving 3 stars for the prices. Not for the quality of the food. First of all, we had never been to Pasta Express before. So when we walked in through the enter door, we were confused. We didn't know if we should seat ourselves or wait to be seated so we just followed the random half-wall to the front where the registers are. There, a server asked if we were dining in and would we like a booth or table. We ordered our drinks immediately from the paper menu and within seconds it seemed our drinks came out. The sweet tea was perfectly sweet and we assumed we were off to a good start. We looked over the menu and the prices and everything seemed fine. I ordered the 8" cheese pizza with green peppers and tomatoes and my husband ordered the canneloni. Let me tell you about the canneloni. Two canneloni shells. Two. That's it. For $7. It was the size of a personal appetizer. The complimentary rolls were more filling for him than the canneloni. My pizza was good. But the "tomato slices" were cherry tomatoes cut in half and set on top of the pizza. And there was not nearly enough cheese on it. I ordered a side house salad to go with it and she asked "tomato and cheese on top?" and of course I said yes because what is a salad without tomato and cheese? The salad was delicious. Their house dressing is this perfect oil and vinegar blend that I cannot recreate. When we got the bill though, to my surprise, the tomato and cheese cost me an extra dollar. 50 cents for each. I was completely unaware there would be an extra charge for that. Maybe I overlooked it on the menu but I'd have thought the server would mention it instead of asking the way she did. Overall, we spent $18 on food that was not worth $18. I'm half surprised that they didn't charge us for the extra rolls she brought out. Bizarre way of doing business.
(3)
Mike H.
Nice place. Good service. Food way below. Par. Had seafood pasta and menu said Jumbo Shrimp and to say the shrimp weren't Jumbo is an understatement. I think maybe I had 4 shrimp in the whole thing. Very disappointing. Won't go back. Ed went on my wife's recommendation and even she felt bad
(3)
Kristen H.
For what it is (cheap, fast, provel-slinging Italian food) it's great. Don't come here looking for authentic or inventive items. It's awesome, cheap, Americanized, St. Louis style Italian.
(5)
Tiffany F.
The battlefield location is not open as advertised. Today is the second time I have gone there when their website and sign say they should be open and they are not. Waste of time
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Andrew S.
Best pasta in town hands down! The food was not only great, but the service and the portions are awesome! Thanks for taking care of me and my boys while my wife was overseas with your to go meals. Yum, yum! See ya again next week!
(5)
Dan J.
my fiance ate here about a month ago. the service was okay, it was pretty fast and the server was nice enough. the food was subpar. i had chicken alfredo and found it unseasoned and the sauce to be very watery. it's also overpriced, especially with this kind of quality. we won't be back.
(1)
Wren A.
This one only gets a BLAH! They have multiethnic locations and this one just doesn't make you want to come back. They don't really enjoy what they're doing and it shows in the BLAH service and BLAH food. Very disappointing. I'd rather drive 5-10 miles to another location than waste my time on this one.
(2)
Jay J.
For those of us who miss the old J Parrino's of our youth and crave their signature house salad, give Pasta Express a go. Order it with the creamy slightly sweet Parisian dressing and make sure you ask them to add Provelone. Request the greenest part of the iceberg lettuce as I too, like another reviewer, had way too much of the white root end. The Manicotti I enjoyed was total comfort food! The ricotta filling was smooth, creamy and well-seasoned. I do prefer to feel the curd texture of the ricotta but it's not a deal breaker as the pasta had an al dente bite. Their red sauce is sweet and acidic in a balanced manner which meshed with the richness nicely. The breaded chicken in the Chicken Parmigiana was a standout! Too many times the breast is flattened like a pancake and then fried to a dry crisp. Not this chick-she was nicely proportioned, golden crispy outside and flavorfully juicy within! I'll def ask for a second date! They are now open on Sundays from 11a to 8 p. They cater business lunches, family reunions and wedding receptions. I believe they have 3 locations throughout SGF with private rooms for meetings available. This is not a high end Italian joint but neither is it a fast food dive like I had thought. You may order take out at the counter but, if you're eating in the restaurant, sit down at a table or booth and a server will bring menus and take your order table-side. The beauty here is in the subtle details of the fresh, seasoned ingredients like you'd find in any Italian Mama's Osteria around Rome!
(4)
Terry P.
Pasta not so Express. I've never had any issue eating here. I love it. But tonight the service was non existent. Not once did any of the staff stop by our table to take our order. We did finally order from the front counter while overhearing the staff in back arguing. Very disappointed and now we are late to our next event.
(1)
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Address :3025 W Republic Rd
Springfield, MO, 65807
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Bike Parking : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : No Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Caters : Yes
The immense popularity of Italian cuisine globally isn't unknown. You can find an Italian Pizzeria around every corner of almost every city in the United States. Not to forget that in every house, people enjoy mac and cheese as comfort food. But it would be wrong to believe that Italian food starts with pizza and ends with good pasta as this Mediterranean country has much more to offer other than these two dishes. In Italian Cuisine, there is a high use of fresh tomatoes, all kinds of herbs, great quality of cheese, all types of meat, seafood and fresh handmade pasta. Many find it hard to believe that Italians have been making noodles long back.
Italian and Greek cuisines are always mistaken to be same, but they are poles apart. The primary difference between the two cuisines is the use of cheese in most of the Italian dishes. Italians love to cultivate their own cheese and process them as per their food requirement. It is believed that some cheese is so expensive that cheese producers secure them in lockers.
If you are bored eating the same old pasta or pizza, you can try some of the authentic Italian dishes like Risotto, Polenta, Ribollita, Lasagna, Fiorentina Steak, Bottarga, Ossobuco, Carbonara, Focaccia, Arancini and Supplì. Another item which Italians love to relish every morning is a good cup of Italian Coffee. Once you taste a freshly brewed cup of Italian Coffee, you might not visit Starbucks ever again. Authentic Italian food is made with heart and soul, so go find a restaurant where you can relish Italian cuisine in your city.
Jim A.
We give Pasta Express 5 stars because they have accomplished their goal of serving Italian meals at budget prices. Where else can you get a plate of spaghetti for $3.99? Their menu is full of the items you would expect, such as toasted ravioli, manicotti, lasagna, and pizza. The best item on the menu is "Mama's favorite" and it also the most expensive, around $7.49, I believe. It combines linguine, breaded chicken, artichoke hearts, and all sorts of seasonings in a cream sauce. They make their own meatballs every morning, and they are very good!! The Republic Road location has a large room for private functions, at no cost.
(5)Taylor C.
I called in an order last night, when i arrived I was given the wrong order. Unfortunately I drove all the way home before I realized this. When I returned to get the right order, I waited for over 5 minutes (I was the only person at the counter) when they finally helped me and gave me the entrees I ordered I checked the order myself and found that they didn't give me any salads!! Unbelievable! At no point during this entire ordeal did anyone apologize! Horrible customer service!
(1)Sarah K.
Good service & friendly staff. Mediocre food. Love antipasto salad & toasted ravioli!
(4)Amanda B.
Matt and his staff are always amazing! Not only are they great about getting yummy food to the table or drive-thru quickly, but they can accommodate your dietary needs without an attitude or a long wait. They have two side rooms that are perfect for any size meeting or event. The smart board works well for presentations and slide shows - because everyone loves a good power point. :) As if that weren't enough they have a catering division that can do anything from soup, salad and sandwich trays up to beef medallions with cheesy garlic mashed potatoes and asparagus for a plated dinner. Pasta Express is more than pasta - and the staff is AMAZING!
(5)Wittney H.
I'm giving 3 stars for the prices. Not for the quality of the food. First of all, we had never been to Pasta Express before. So when we walked in through the enter door, we were confused. We didn't know if we should seat ourselves or wait to be seated so we just followed the random half-wall to the front where the registers are. There, a server asked if we were dining in and would we like a booth or table. We ordered our drinks immediately from the paper menu and within seconds it seemed our drinks came out. The sweet tea was perfectly sweet and we assumed we were off to a good start. We looked over the menu and the prices and everything seemed fine. I ordered the 8" cheese pizza with green peppers and tomatoes and my husband ordered the canneloni. Let me tell you about the canneloni. Two canneloni shells. Two. That's it. For $7. It was the size of a personal appetizer. The complimentary rolls were more filling for him than the canneloni. My pizza was good. But the "tomato slices" were cherry tomatoes cut in half and set on top of the pizza. And there was not nearly enough cheese on it. I ordered a side house salad to go with it and she asked "tomato and cheese on top?" and of course I said yes because what is a salad without tomato and cheese? The salad was delicious. Their house dressing is this perfect oil and vinegar blend that I cannot recreate. When we got the bill though, to my surprise, the tomato and cheese cost me an extra dollar. 50 cents for each. I was completely unaware there would be an extra charge for that. Maybe I overlooked it on the menu but I'd have thought the server would mention it instead of asking the way she did. Overall, we spent $18 on food that was not worth $18. I'm half surprised that they didn't charge us for the extra rolls she brought out. Bizarre way of doing business.
(3)Mike H.
Nice place. Good service. Food way below. Par. Had seafood pasta and menu said Jumbo Shrimp and to say the shrimp weren't Jumbo is an understatement. I think maybe I had 4 shrimp in the whole thing. Very disappointing. Won't go back. Ed went on my wife's recommendation and even she felt bad
(3)Kristen H.
For what it is (cheap, fast, provel-slinging Italian food) it's great. Don't come here looking for authentic or inventive items. It's awesome, cheap, Americanized, St. Louis style Italian.
(5)Tiffany F.
The battlefield location is not open as advertised. Today is the second time I have gone there when their website and sign say they should be open and they are not. Waste of time
(1)Andrew S.
Best pasta in town hands down! The food was not only great, but the service and the portions are awesome! Thanks for taking care of me and my boys while my wife was overseas with your to go meals. Yum, yum! See ya again next week!
(5)Dan J.
my fiance ate here about a month ago. the service was okay, it was pretty fast and the server was nice enough. the food was subpar. i had chicken alfredo and found it unseasoned and the sauce to be very watery. it's also overpriced, especially with this kind of quality. we won't be back.
(1)Wren A.
This one only gets a BLAH! They have multiethnic locations and this one just doesn't make you want to come back. They don't really enjoy what they're doing and it shows in the BLAH service and BLAH food. Very disappointing. I'd rather drive 5-10 miles to another location than waste my time on this one.
(2)Jay J.
For those of us who miss the old J Parrino's of our youth and crave their signature house salad, give Pasta Express a go. Order it with the creamy slightly sweet Parisian dressing and make sure you ask them to add Provelone. Request the greenest part of the iceberg lettuce as I too, like another reviewer, had way too much of the white root end. The Manicotti I enjoyed was total comfort food! The ricotta filling was smooth, creamy and well-seasoned. I do prefer to feel the curd texture of the ricotta but it's not a deal breaker as the pasta had an al dente bite. Their red sauce is sweet and acidic in a balanced manner which meshed with the richness nicely. The breaded chicken in the Chicken Parmigiana was a standout! Too many times the breast is flattened like a pancake and then fried to a dry crisp. Not this chick-she was nicely proportioned, golden crispy outside and flavorfully juicy within! I'll def ask for a second date! They are now open on Sundays from 11a to 8 p. They cater business lunches, family reunions and wedding receptions. I believe they have 3 locations throughout SGF with private rooms for meetings available. This is not a high end Italian joint but neither is it a fast food dive like I had thought. You may order take out at the counter but, if you're eating in the restaurant, sit down at a table or booth and a server will bring menus and take your order table-side. The beauty here is in the subtle details of the fresh, seasoned ingredients like you'd find in any Italian Mama's Osteria around Rome!
(4)Terry P.
Pasta not so Express. I've never had any issue eating here. I love it. But tonight the service was non existent. Not once did any of the staff stop by our table to take our order. We did finally order from the front counter while overhearing the staff in back arguing. Very disappointed and now we are late to our next event.
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