The food at Pastaio is wonderful. It is a great little local restaurant where you can enjoy a nice dining experience. You are not rushed, you can take your time and enjoy the food and the company. All the food is prepared freshly for each diner. We were there with two other couples who enjoyed it immensely. It is in... More

Read all the reviews and frankly do not get it? Not that the food is bad, nice appetizers and nice selection of entrees. Howerer, they are way overpriced and very small portion. In addition, I would excpect better service for these prices. Service was SO SLOW. almost 3 Hours???? basic, service like refilling water glasses were ignored. Fresh pasta? big... More

The restaurant is quaint with a nice vibe. We were greeted upon arrival, seated and explained the menu...which was a nice touch. However, that is where things got interesting. For a party of two with an appetizer and two entrees, it took over 3 hours. I am all for enjoying a nice meal, but the wait time was excessive. After... More

After reading the reviews I really can’t believe patrons like Pastaio. The only thing I can think of is the owners and owner’s friends are posting their own reviews. I have been to this restaurant during the single store front dining area and back twice with the expanded dining area. Friends brought me there three times in total and I... More

Every dish we selected from this short and carefully edited menu was outstanding. Quite amazing to be able to have pasta made by a real expert outsite NYC. My only complaint is that the portion sizes were so generous that I wasn't able to order one of 15 or so gelatos for dessert. The menu changes weekly so one can't... More

We like to try new restaurants during Jersey Shore Restaurant Week. Normally, there is a special 'Restaurant Week' menu, and a regular menu. When we asked for the JSRW menu, the waiter didn't know anything about it. The owner came over, and in hushed tones, told us the items with an asterisk on the menu were the choices. Thirty dollars... More

Everything from our appetizers to our desserts was wonderful. We had a fresh mozzarella appetizer that perfectly seasoned and two wonderful pasta dishes...all fresh, homemade pasta...wonderful! I would recommend and return when I'm in Spring Lake again.

My mother and I have been coming to Spring Lake for 12 years, and this is by far the best food and ambience we've found so far. We ate here both nights of our weekend! The pasta is fantastic, the sauces are flavorful and not heavy. The interior decoration is tasteful and has a bit of the Brooklyn farm-to-table aesthetic.... More

You have never experienced pasta like this in your life. It melts in your mouth. Everything we tasted was amazingly delicious. The meatballs, and you get 2, are as big as your fist. The waiter recommended some appetizers and we, 5 of us, shared 2 and they were super. To start with,your waiter brings you bread, warm, with this incredible... More