Pasta Knows Exactly What It Is
Wynwood’s no-nonsense Italian spot makes carbs the main character
The name is Pasta. That’s it. Not “Nonna’s Table” or “Osteria Something.” Just Pasta. At first it feels almost like a prank, but once the food starts landing on the table, the simplicity makes sense. You come here for pasta. You leave here thinking about pasta. Mission accomplished.
The chefs, Juan Manuel Umbert and Janice Buraschi, already pulled this off in Lima before bringing their version of handmade Italian noodles to Miami last fall. Almost a year in, it’s clear this wasn’t just hype. The place works.
The Space: It’s Wynwood, so yes, there are the requisite exposed ducts and brick walls. But the open kitchen steals the show. The counter seats are basically dinner and a cooking demo rolled into one. The rest of the room is lined with banquettes, buz…
