Pastaggio's Italian Restaurant, located in Las Cruces, NM, is quickly earning a reputation as a go-to spot for authentic Italian cuisine. Diners rave about their dishes, particularly the primavera penne pasta topped with a distinctive Christmas sauce of green and red chili, a unique twist that highlights the restaurant's innovative approach to classic flavors. The warm atmosphere, enhanced by gentle Italian tunes and captivating countryside artwork, invites guests to relax and enjoy their meal.
Owner Lorenzo's hospitality adds a personal touch, with customers like Aidan Thomas noting the thoughtful service and comfortable indoor setting. The menu is lauded for its variety—Audrey Barela claims you can't go wrong with any choice, while Kashka Calvin appreciates the gluten-free pizza, showcasing the restaurant's commitment to inclusivity in dining options.
Even after a 20-minute drive home, the food remains deliciously hot, proving the quality of ingredients and preparation. While there’s room for improvement in the restaurant’s location, as mentioned by Christophe Johnston, Pastaggio's is poised to surpass local competitors. With such rave reviews, it's clear that Pastaggio's delivers an experience that is sure to delight every Italian food lover.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
Offers kerbside pickup
Has no-contact delivery
Offers delivery
On-site services available
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
Highlights
Has fast service
Serves great dessert
Has live music
Popular for
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Serves coffee
Serves comfort food
Serves food
Serves late-night food
Serves organic dishes
Quick bite
Serves small plates
Serves vegetarian dishes
Serves wine
Dining options
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Has catering
Has counter service
Serves dessert
Amenities
Has toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Trendy
Crowd
Family friendly
Good for groups
Popular with tourists
Popular with university students
Planning
Doesn't accept reservations
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
High chairs available
Has kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Plenty of parking
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Reviews For Pastaggio's Italian Restaurant
Yvonne Podruchny
Jun 28,2025
Their food is amazing! I loved the primavera penne pasta with the Christmas sauce (green and red chili)! They have a lovely dine-in area around the corner. Italian music playing, beautiful paintings the painting of the countryside looks like you could practically walk in!
Aidan Thomas
Jun 12,2025
Lorenzo (owner) is a great host and the food is amazing. My favorite is the Mesilla Valley Special. The indoor eating area is also neat and comfortable.
Audrey Barela
Jun 7,2025
Highly recommend, best Italian food in town! You can’t go wrong with anything on the menu!
Kashka Calvin
Jun 1,2025
The gluten free pizza hits when you have accommodate other diets!
Christophe Johnston
May 29,2025
Food was great even after the 20min ride home it was still hot. Service was what I expected for pick up. Atmosphere got a 3 due to location. They can easily out beat olive garden and maybe even Lorenzos if they had a better location.
Phillip Rodriguez
Apr 27,2025
My wife and I drove up from El Paso and so glad we did the food was absolutely delicious and took no time at all even though we were there during the lunch rush. The service was immaculate and inviting. I highly recommend lunch or dinner and they have a great patio as well. We will be back many more times. Thank you so much for your hospitality.
Justin Lindsey
Apr 7,2025
This has to be the best pizza in town. My family was just passing through and decided to give this a try based on the reviews. I couldn't really identify what made our pizza so good because we added a lot of toppings, but it does appear they use quality ingredients and our pizza was delicious. Maybe it was the crust or oil or cheese, or were the mushrooms marinated? I thought I tasted a hint of Italian dressing? I'd definitely go back. The service was pretty good, it seems the entire staff was young. The dining room is above average and decorated nice, with beautiful Italian music. Most everything was very clean. I do wish they offered fountain soda instead of just bottled beverages. They also offer an array of frozen items such as lasagna plus other pasta dishes and a variety of sauces that you can take home and warm up at another time. We found the marinara sauce to be a little sweet, but the green chili alfredo sauce was dynamite. We also tried three of their desserts which were good. They said their limoncello cake is the most popular. The business area feels more industrial but it has easy access to the highway and plenty of parking. I wish they had another location near where I live.
eduardo colin
Mar 20,2025
Great service ... the owner is very genuine and attentive... the place is nice and mild and the food is delicious... will come back again!
Reviews For Pastaggio's Italian Restaurant