This place is kind of hidden in the strip mall, but the food here is always great! I usually order for pick up, and the food is always ready by the time I get there. I really like their Chicken Parmesan Panini. Their meatballs are also great. I have never had a meal from here that I didn't enjoy. It is as close as you can get to Italian fast food, but still getting quality food. Their website also has coupons, so make sure to print them out and take them with you.
Review Source:This is definitely the place for custom made pasta.
Custom as in you can choose what pasta you want and what sauce you want and what toppings you want!
Also, need to point out that the map on Yelp is incorrect.
Pastabilities is located in the plaza on the corner of Lake Cook and McHenry in the same plaza as the Jewel Osco!
This is a small storefront restaurant that makes a big difference. What they do is pasta. How they do it is GREAT! You go in and pick your pasta, then your sauce, then your toppings. That simple. The taste of the food is anything but simple. The sauces are well seasoned, the pasta is firm and the toppings delicious. Stop in for a great Italian treat!! Although they have a few tables, this place is designed mostly for takeout.
The only complaint that I have is that their "garlic bread" is just plain (and hard) artisan loaf with no anything...only comes with a side of plain butter.
This is a regular stop for lunch on Mondays in Buffalo Grove with the work gang. Â The owner is their 99% of the time and is great. Â The place is a great find for a quick casual Italian meal. Â The menu is quite extensive with many pasta dishes ready to order or you may make up your own dish. Â Also great sandwiches like Chicken Pannini, Chicken Parm, Subs with awesome quality meats. Â Every day there is a different Special at lunchtime to keep things fresh for you and always reasonably priced. Â Highly recommend and great on your taste buds and wallet!
Review Source:My favorite place to eat. I come here 1-2 times per week on my lunch break and have never been disappointed. All of the food is DELICIOUS and the people here are friendly and always greet me by name. Mark is an excellent manager.
The pasta is always cooked to perfection which is hard to find, even in fancy Italian restaurants. I'm particular about it not being overcooked and I have never had that problem here (and I've been coming for 5+ years). I usually get the gnocchi with marfredo sauce or the mostaccoili with meat sauce and mozzerella. I've also tried the fettucini alfredo, homemade lasagna, and italian sub and ALL have been fantastic.
Good prices (though they do go up every so often), tasty bread, and great portion sizes. I will be back, probably tomorrow. :)
The pictures on Yelp are accurate, the average entree price is around $7.99, portions are a good size, and it's very tasty. Â They are quick turning around your food in under 5 minutes. Â On top of that, they use real dishes and forks/knives for a fast food restaurant. Â When you leave, they will come to the table for you and remove your dishes. Â
I was extremely surprised that they have an extensive low-carb menu for dieters.
I took 3 of my co-workers there on a Tuesday.... we came back there on Friday (a few days later) because we like it. Â Look for coupons on their website.
Stopped in here, very hungry, low on cash, in the same strip-mall, and with the high Yelp ratings. Â Boy oh boy were the Yelpers right. Â Fantastic food (soup and Pasta) and great prices. Â This is a no-frills place, and you can have your pasta however you like it. Â You pick everything that hits the plate, and I especially liked that they had a whole wheat pasta option (linguini only). Â The only reason this is not 5-stars in my book is because of the plain-Jane nature of the restaurant itself, but then again, that's part of how they keep their prices low. Â Great place. Â I'll be back!
Review Source:We are hooked on the cheese lasagna! It is so good, huge portion, great value. Every dish comes with a side of hot, tasty bread and butter. The chicken parm is good as well although I agree with other reviewers that the spaghetti with it is just average. They have tons of create your own options, will have to try that some time if I can tear myself away from the delicious lasagna! The kids meals are big and reasonably priced, comes with a drink and they also gave our son a prize from under the counter. Really nice people, too.
Review Source:Just had Pastabilites for the first time after a friend told me their chicken parmesan sandwich was top notch. He was right! Not an unhealthy amount of food, comes with a nice sized side (pasta salad for me) and the bread is delicious. I like the menu as I'm a big sandwich fan. They also offer a low carb menu that my wife will totally dig. I'd say to give it a whirl. Very affordable for what you get. I was impressed.
Review Source:My Niece and I asked my sister to take us to some place new today. She decided to take us here for dinner; a place she hadn't been to since moving away from the area. I'm so glad she remembered... it turned out to be a treat for all of us!
My Niece ordered the Mostaccioli w/o sauce and extra bread. My sister ordered the Mostaccioli w/marinara sauce and bread. I ordered the Meatball sandwich w/friench fries and immediately wished I had more time to look over the menu. I feel like I missed the opportunity to eat healthier Italian food by going conservative.
The portions are really good for the price, fast and friendly service. The busperson is quick to pick up after you. My Sister left him a $3 tip for her appreciation of his great service.
Yum! I have been here a handful of times during my lunch break, and it is great! I am the type to usually find a favorite dish and get it forever, but I have tried many of Pastabilities options. The "pink sauce" a mix of marinara and alfredo is very good. They are also GREAT for groups (my office has brought more than 20 people at a time and they always accommodate). There seem to be some great lunch specials too, and free bread with my meal is always a plus!
Review Source:For what it is, a place for fast Italian food, Mama Jojo's Pastabilities is a winner. Food comes out hot and fresh every time and it is fun to mess around with your toppings, sauces (try the marfredo, marinara's creamy cousin) and of course, pastas. Maybe spaghetti, meatballs and meat sauce with a side of Italian sausage. Or angel hair with shrimp, marinara and hot giardiniera. Mix and match or go for one of the many documented combinations pictured on the walls. The bread is nice and crusty. The lasagna is always delicious too and the chicken parmesan is super-satisfying. I always feel good after a meal here. Maybe I'll go there for lunch tomorrow.
Review Source:Pastabilities IS AMAZING!
I grew up in this area and Pastabilities was huge part of my childhood / teenage years. They have been at this location for as long as I can remember. Mark the owner is super friendly and passionate about this place.
I love love love the spinach tortellini with pesto. Mixing the pesto with the alfredo sauce is really good too. Honestly I always have a hard time choosing what to get once I've been away because it's all SO good. The meatball sandwich on the garlic bread is killer and really good for lunch with a side of pasta. Oh and the chicken salad in the summer is the best I've ever had.
It's really fast and reasonably priced. Good food, family owned and local. I miss it just writing this review.
Like a previous reviewer, I too was very happy to find this place after moving to BG. It's got super-tasty quick Italian food. A local "fast-food" Italian place, if you will.
Personal fave: bowtie pasta with the Marfredo sauce (Alfredo/Marinara mix) with sausage cut into it. *MUAH*. I actually occasionally crave this dish. And the super cool thing is that I can call ahead, and it's ready in 10 minutes!
I think their food is quite tasty. The only think I've come across that I didn't care for is the "generic" pasta..which is pretty boring in my opinion - for example the pasta that comes with the chicken parmesan. The chicken is really good, but for that price I want both the chicken and the pasta to be equally mouthwatering.
Overall - a really great option for GOOD "fast-food".
Pros: Great food
Cons: a little pricey for what it is,
We've lived in Buffalo Grove for almost 5 months and we just happened to give this place a shot recently and we were pleasantly surprised! Eggplant Parmesan & lasagna were amazing!! Tomato sauce was delicious....all at a very reasonable price! Can't believe i didn't try this place out sooner! Will be back for more!
Review Source:Another good lunch place in this vicinity. The sauces are all real good from garlic and oil to marfredo to regular marinara and alfredo. The pastas are all tasty and the couple times I've had a sandwich it wasn't too shabby either. Great spot for a quick lunch but tends to get real crowded at that time too.
Review Source:Fast, friendly and reasonable pasta, salads or sandwiches. Â I would give this 3.5 stars if I could. Â Gets busy at lunch, sometimes you have to wait out a few slowpokes. Â I like their sandwiches, like grilled Chicken on foccacia or italian beef as they come with a side (such as a side of pasta). Â Not too many quick pasta places, and this is pretty decent.
Review Source:Fast casual, local restauarant specializing in (obviously) pasta, salads and sandwiches. Â A great location for kids. Â Your order is taken at the counter. Â There is a menu posted above the counter and a more in depth paper one on the counter. The basic idea is you pick a pasta and sauce. Â Options of adding chicken or shrimp also abound. Â Its a great place for children and for a quick meal.
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