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Handmade pasta and a wine bar - Il Pastaio - Eataly Dallas, Dallas, TX

Il Pastaio - Eataly Dallas

4.4
4.4
227 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 5 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for business meals
Located on the main floor of Eataly, Il Pastaio di Eataly is now accepting reservations! Explore some of the greatest generational secrets of the Italian culinary world at Il Pastaio, a fresh pasta bar. Meaning "pasta maker," Il Pastaio offers fresh, housemade pasta by the bowlful, prepared daily by Eataly's very own pastai who knead, roll, cut and form each shape from scratch according to artisanal pasta-making traditions. Savor a variety of Eataly's regional Italian pastas, from the slow-roasted veal-filled agnolotti del plin of Piemonte to the pillow-y ricotta gnocchi from Tuscany, paired with a unique selection of Italian wine and beer by the glass.
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Additional information

  • Area
    Preston Hollow
  • Cross Street
    Inside Eataly located in NorthPark
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 227 people are saying

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4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Pastaio at Eataly Dallas offers "the freshest pasta around" with authentic Italian flavors that transport diners straight to Italy. While the ambiance can be lively due to its market location, the service is "warm, attentive, and knowledgeable." Diners praise the "excellent wines" and "amazing tiramisu." Despite occasional slow service, it's a "casual gem" for those craving delicious pasta.

227 Reviews
  1. Kari

    Sacramento

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic restaurant! Absolutely love their homemade pasta. It is great for a family or for a date night or for a night out with friends. Enjoy!

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  2. Hillary

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    When we got sat at our table, we were told by the host, we only had an hour to eat. In all the years dining I have never been told how long I have to eat and be on a time crunch in a restaurant. I get that it was busy and a holiday but that threw off the start of the evening right there. They then ran out of the pasta dish I wanted (which it was only 6 PM, seems early to be running out of food) so I had to order something else. Then, our waitress was far from helpful even after us telling her a few times we had never been there. She acted irritated that we didn’t know what we were asking and that we needed time to decide what we wanted. All in all I won’t be back to that particular restaurant in Eataly. The other restaurants are much nicer, more food choices and better Staff.

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  3. Tara

    VIP

    Dallas

    40 reviews

    3.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on 25 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Very busy place. Tables are packed tightly, feels crowded. Food and drinks are above average and served quickly. Service is highly variable though; it can be great or quite awful. Bar seating usually has good service because you’re right there next to bartender. Sometimes there’s live music on Saturday afternoon.

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  4. Becky

    VIP

    Dallas

    44 reviews

    5.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on 5 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Pasta was excellent and our group shared a kale salad. It was plenty for the four of us. Wine is pricey but good.

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  5. Karen

    Dallas

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 4 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I think waitstaff was overwhelmed. Seemed short handed. Food was just okay.

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  6. Shereen

    VIP

    Tohoku Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 3 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    If it wasn’t for the manager, we would’ve not had a great experience, our server wasn’t the best. The manager took over and she was incredible.

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  7. debbie

    Dallas

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 28 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The freshest pasta around, but it is pricey. Seating is in an open area of the market so there’s a lot of movement and noise. The service is excellent, server was very knowledgeable and friendly.

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  8. marianne

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 28 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I recently had the pleasure of dining at Il Pastaio and I must say, it was an outstanding experience from start to finish. The food was nothing short of spectacular—every dish was perfectly executed with authentic Italian flavors that transported me straight to Italy. From the creamy burrata appetizer to the rich, velvety pasta dishes and the perfectly cooked main courses, everything was prepared with care and attention to detail. The service was equally impressive. The staff was warm, attentive, and knowledgeable, always ensuring that our glasses were filled and that we had everything we needed without ever feeling rushed. They were also happy to provide recommendations and explain the menu, which made the experience even more enjoyabl

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  9. Maria

    VIP

    San Antonio

    18 reviews

    1.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on 27 December 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    My son and I love to eat here and he was down for the holidays. I understand that things get busier but we’ve been here many times during the holidays and we have never had a problem before. The waitress took forever to bring us WATER! I watched her drink her own beverage in the bar area. She never checked on us! The food was terrible and it never has been before. Way too much olive oil and the sauce tasted old! They made too many reservations and were under staffed. My family loves Eataly and we are extremely disappointed!

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  10. Kelsey

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 24 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Super great experience two days before Christmas! Loved our waiter and the food was amazing

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Il Pastaio - Eataly Dallas is rated 4.4 stars by 227 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 5 times today
Google Map for Il Pastaio - Eataly Dallas

8687 N Central Expy, Dallas, TX 75225-4427

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Inside Eataly located in NorthPark
  • Area
    Preston Hollow
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–22:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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