Hot Pasta — Restaurant in Zurich

Had dinner on this night. The worker was very friendly and helpful. No menus in English but the staff easily helped us with the menu choices in English. My wife had the cheeseburger and it was very good. It was not a frozen piece of meat. It was hand made and grilled well. It was a good size burger and they served small baked potato chunks instead of fries which were a great alternative. I had pasta with a sliced/ground meat tomato based sauce that contained some fresh cherry tomatoes and a few chunks of carrots you could easily pick out if desired. The sauce was much better than the average restaurant meat sauce. The staff brought me some red chili pepper slices to help give the dish some spicy flavor. The pasta was obviously freshly cooked and everything was hot just like the restaurant name suggests! One coke and one water. A small basket of bread. Total 50CHF which is fairly normal for Swiss casual dining. Highly...

Pasta is good. But the person who was at the register next to the entrance was both rude to the customer in front of me and to me. The customer did not understand english and got confused. Speaking louder and almost start shouting with an annoyed face at a person that does not speak german, will not resolve the misunderstanding. Next it was my time and that is when I found out that there is no card payment on that register. There is the possibility to do card payment on the register in the back. Instead of frantically gesticulating to me and my front man and get loud, just label the options in big fat letters. And if your customer base is international, learn a bit of english. If there is such a labeling, I could not see it. Two other employees were ok. Maybe the rude person was their boss? I don't know. I won't go there again. There are at least as good options for the same or less amount of money but...

This cozy restaurant in the university district is popular for lunch, but it's a real hidden gem in the evening. You can almost always find a table for dinner, even spontaneously and without a reservation (open Monday to Friday). The atmosphere in the back dining room is casual and comfortable, making it a great place to relax and enjoy. The food is simple and delicious, always made with fresh ingredients, including homemade pasta, flavorful sauces, good fresh salads, and a small selection of very nice wines. The service is excellent - attentive, friendly, and relaxed. Prices are very reasonable. Hot Pasta has become one of our favorite restaurants in the neighborhood. And when the weather is warm, the charming outdoor seating adds to the experience. Highly...