Jean Louis Pasta — Restaurant in Salem

I went here this morning (note: you may want to call or just stop by to verify hours; google listing said open at 11, but I was right near there at 10, so I stopped by and he was open) -- amazingly delicious! I bought some fresh linguine. Very much looking forward to making that tonight. In addition, I read so many good things about his ravioli, so I had also bought some goat cheese and Portobello ravioli. I just made some for breakfast (I LOVE Portobello). I was going to add an egg on top but decided to add just a touch of butter as the "sauce". Soooo delicious. I cooked 5 of the ravioli and like another person said, I could have been fine with 2 or 3. I ate all 5 of course because they're that plate-licking (some of the filling had spilled out) yummy. Owner was so friendly too! I was going to buy the packaged linguini but when he learned I was making it tonight, he suggested the fresh batch he'd made for Christmas and had frozen. He said it'd look just like I had made the pasta fresh that day :D. Can't wait! So happy this place is in town! I've been to Itaiy, and these ravioli were better than any pasta I tried in my quad-city tour! UPDATE: Linguine was just as delicious as the ravioli. Can't wait...

Jean Louis’ little store is a treasure that is big on love and flavour. He makes something to delight everyone’s tastebuds. You’ll never want to buy pasta from anywhere else. It just wouln’t “hit” like this. The home made raviolis come in a number of amazing flavours, I usually buy a bunch to freeze for later. Currently obsessing over the butternut squash variety that has a sexy velvety depth with hints of nutmeg, pumpkin spice and gorgeous fall flavors. Delicious any time of year. And, seriously every flavour is fantastic. We did our research.

If you are new to the area have him show you some of his favorite things when you step inside the shop. You will not be disappointed. Also the butter. Just get it. But save some for when I come to the shop.

It’s also a great place to stop for a morning coffee and croissant to/from the Salem ferry.

I adore this human and am so thankful he is in Salem. Jean Louis is part of the critical and unique fabric that makes Salem so wonderful. It’s a must on...

Jean Louie’s Pasta should really be called Jean Louie’s Pasta & Croissants. In addition to his pasta being amazing, he makes AUTHENTIC, FRENCH croissants made with original French ingredients! Plain or almond croissants, pain au chocolate, pain au raisin and real French baguettes! You might want to try the baguette with French butter, Serrano ham, and Spanish Manchego cheese - take one along for the road too!

LOCATION: right across the small street as you come out of the...