Had We decided to give Pasta Bar a try for lunch today. It’s in downtown Phoenix near Matt’s Big Breakfast. We felt fortunate that chef/owner, Wade Moises, was in the kitchen. Chef Moises had run the kitchen at superfancy Sassi in North Scottsdale. I think he wanted to share his authentic Italian food with us less fortunate people, so he came to central Phoenix with a pared down menu of more affordable pasta dishes. There are around 10 of these o the menu, and 7 or 8 appetizers.
I chose Chitarra alla Carbonara ($14) - fat spaghetti with Italian bacon, eggs, and pecorino cheese. Very rich and yummy with a noticeable al dente chew. Ken ordered Fettucine e Finocchio with fennel pesto, raisins, pine nuts, lemon and anchovy. He asked that the dish be prepared without the hot peppers normally included. No problem, and in addition, the side of greens we ordered, usually made with these peppers was prepared, without them, and we didn’t even have to ask.
The dining room/bar was very pleasant - sleek and modern, with a European feel. Since we were the only customers (very worrisome) I can’t comment on the noise level, but my guess is that it would be high. The restroom was very unusual. It is European style with unisex washbasin and a lockable room with toilet on each side. Most un-European, the toilet paper was of strikingly good quality.
We’ll definitely go back. Watch out, the big parking lot beside the restaurant belongs to ASU and you’ll be ticketed. There’s a much smaller lot in back of the building, but it’s hard to find.
Pasta Bar
705 N 1st St. Phoenix
Sunday - Thursday 11AM - midnight Friday and Saturday 11AM - 2AM !!pastabaraz.com
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