★★★★★
Best carbonara I have had outside of Rome. The guanciale is rendered perfectly and the pasta has real bite. Mirko took great care of us.
Italian Restaurants · Midtown · Miami
Pasta
e Basta
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The place
Pasta e Basta is an Italian restaurant in Midtown Miami at 30 NW 34th St, Suite 110, just east of Wynwood. Opened in November 2023 by an Italian chef, the menu is built around three categories: handmade pasta, wine, and dolci. Signature dishes include carbonara with guanciale, cacio e pepe, rigatoni all'amatriciana, lasagna, and ravioli in butter and sage. A weekday lunch deal runs Monday through Friday from noon to 3 p.m. for $22 and includes a pasta plus dessert. The restaurant is open daily from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m., extending to 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Reservations are accepted and takeout is available through Uber Eats. The dining room is intimate and frequently used for date nights.
Tucked into a Midtown Miami storefront on NW 34th Street between Wynwood and the Design District, Pasta e Basta has built one of the loudest pasta followings in the city since opening in late 2023. The room is small, the menu is short, and the rule is in the name — pasta, and that's enough. Servers like Mirko and Maria are regulars in the Google reviews, which sit at 4.9 stars across more than 5,100 ratings.
The kitchen makes its dough in-house and rotates through Roman classics and a few Miami-only specials. Order the carbonara with guanciale, the cacio e pepe, or the rigatoni all'amatriciana for the traditional plates, and look for the spinach-and-butter ravioli, frutti di mare, or duck-ragu ravioli when they appear. Save room for the tiramisu — it's the most-quoted dolce in reviews. Weekday lunch (Monday through Friday, noon to 3 p.m.) is a $22 pasta-plus-dessert deal.
Reservations are recommended, especially on weekends, and walk-ins should expect a wait at peak hours. Street parking is available on NW 34th Street and the surrounding Midtown blocks, with paid lots a short walk away. Takeout and delivery run through Uber Eats. The dining room is indoor only, so dogs are not permitted inside; well-behaved pups are typically welcome on the sidewalk seating when available.
Handmade pasta from an Italian chef
Roman classics: carbonara, cacio e pepe, amatriciana
Weekday $22 lunch deal (Mon-Fri, 12-3pm)
Reservations accepted
What to expect
Expect a tiny, packed dining room focused entirely on handmade pasta. Service is warm and Italian-led, plates come quickly, and the check stays under $40 a person if you skip wine. Best for date nights, small groups, and weekday lunches.
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The shop, in frames
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What people are saying
★★★★★
Tiny room, huge flavors. The cacio e pepe and the duck-ragu ravioli were both standout dishes and the tiramisu is a must.
★★★★★
Reservation strongly recommended — they were turning people away on a Tuesday. Worth every minute. Honest, fresh, no shortcuts Italian.
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Frequently asked
Does Pasta e Basta take reservations?
Yes — reservations are accepted and recommended, especially Friday and Saturday evenings. Walk-ins should expect a wait at peak times because the dining room is small.
Is Pasta e Basta dog friendly?
The indoor dining room does not permit dogs. Well-behaved pups are typically welcome on the sidewalk seating when weather allows. Service animals are always welcome.
Where do I park near Pasta e Basta?
Street parking is available on NW 34th Street and the surrounding Midtown blocks. Paid surface and garage lots in Midtown Miami and the Shops at Midtown are a short walk away.
What are the most popular dishes at Pasta e Basta?
The carbonara with guanciale, cacio e pepe, rigatoni all'amatriciana, lasagna, duck-ragu ravioli, and the tiramisu are the most-mentioned dishes in Google and Yelp reviews.
What are Pasta e Basta's hours?
Open daily from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m., with extended hours until 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. The weekday lunch deal runs Monday through Friday from noon to 3 p.m.
Does Pasta e Basta offer takeout or delivery?
Yes — takeout is available by calling (786) 432-8165, and delivery is offered through Uber Eats.
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