Discover Pasta Jay's, a favorite Italian Restaurant in Boulder, CO for comforting Italian food and a relaxed dining experience. Backed by 4.20 stars and 2249 reviews, we offer great service and quality along with thoughtful accessible facilities for a smooth visit.
Popular Items
Frequently ordered and highly recommended items at Pasta Jay's
Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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A glimpse of our restaurant experience
Food & Drinks
Our Veggie Salad with mortadella ham, cotto salami, capicola ham and wine-cured salami
fresh baby arugula & cherry tomatoes drizzled with a blood orange balsamic glaze
fresh romaine served with provolone and mozzarella cheese, roasted bell peppers, artichoke hearts, garbanzo, pepperoncinis, beets, and housemade Italian dressing
fresh romaine lettuce, parmesan, housemade garlic croutons, and housemade caesar dressing
fresh romaine lettuce topped with black olives, garbanzo beans, pepperoncini and mozzarella cheese, served with our housemade Italian dressing
fresh baby spinach & arugula with pecans, tomatoes, and gorgonzola with our housemade balsamic vinaigrette
fresh mozzarella, roma tomatoes, basil, and capers, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil & balsamic reduction
side of two meatballs in our world famous marinara sauce.
sausage in our worlds famous marinara topped with provolone and baked
two slices of bread toasted to perfection with garlic butter
two slices of fresh baked bread topped with our housemade pesto and mozzarella cheese
baked in garlic butter and topped with parmesan served with a side of our world famous marinara sauce.
pancetta, balsamic glaze, freshly grated parmigiano cheese
two slices of fresh baked bread topped with mozzarella, cheese with a side of our world famous marinara sauce.
meatballs in our worlds famous marinara topped with provolone and baked
Italian sausage link in our world famous marinara sauce.
fresh buffalo mozzarella, ground sirloin, roasted red peppers & red onions
pesto, pepperoni & meatballs
alfredo sauce, capicola ham, pineapple
tomatoes, fresh basil, roasted garlic, mozzarella and our tomato sauce
pepperoni, onions, mushrooms, green peppers, black olives, sausage & salami
green peppers, mushrooms, onions & black olives
sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts & mozzarella
fresh baby arugula, roma tomatoes, gorgonzola
crumbled italian sausage, roasted bell peppers
alfredo sauce, chicken, fresh baby spinach & black olives
four cheese pizza, mozzarella, ricotta, gorgonzola, freshly grated parmigiano, fresh basil
pesto, shrimp or chicken, red onions & gorgonzola
housemade buffalo ravioli baked in our marsala cream with whole mushrooms
a classic cheesy mac & cheese (made with pasta of the day)
housemade ravioli baked with chicken breast in a fresh tomato sweet basil cream sauce
tender chicken breast & tortellone baked in our pesto cream sauce
tubular pasta baked in our Italian meat sauce then topped with mozzarella
housemade pasta pillows stuffed with cheese and baked in our marinara sauce
housemade pasta pillows stuffed with cheese and baked in our alfredo sauce
anaheim green chili & ricotta stuffed ravioli baked in a tomato cream sauce
tortellone with crumbled sausage and fresh baby spinach, baked in a tomato cream sauce
linguini baked in our tomato cream sauce with crumbled sausage, topped with parmigiano
traditional Italian dish filled with cheese, baked in marinara
pasta of the day with fresh tomato sweet basil cream sauce, fresh spinach and chicken, topped with mozzarella
housemade plump italian red potato dumplings baked in our tomato cream sauce, topped with mozzarella
tender chicken breast cutlet, lightly breaded and baked in our alfredo sauce, served over a bed of fettuccine
chicken breast stuffed with Italian sausage, roasted red peppers, provolone, and mushrooms, bakes in our fresh tomato sweet basil sauce, served with a side of pasta of the day with marinara
fettuccine with meatballs and whole mushrooms baked in marsala cream sauce
tender chicken breast cutlet, lightly breaded, topped with mozzarella and baked baked in our world famous marinara sauce, served with a side of the pasta of the day in marinara sauce
tender chicken breast cutlet, lightly breaded, baked in our marsala sauce, mushrooms, roasted peppers, served with a side of pasta of the day with marinara
lightly breaded chicken breast & eggplant with mushrooms and roasted peppers in our fresh tomato sweet basil sauce with a side of pasta of the day with marinara
giant pasta shells stuffed with fresh basil, spinach & ricotta cheese, spiced ground beef, baked in baked in our world famous marinara sauce
fresh eggplant lightly breaded, sautéed and baked in our famous marinara, topped with mozzarella, served with a side of pasta of the day with marinara
choice of 3 of our house favorites, topped with mozzarella and baked baked in our world famous marinara sauce
housemade plump italian red potato dumplings baked in our pesto cream sauce, topped with mozzarella
fresh pasta sheets stuffed with basil, spinach, and ricotta cheese, baked in our world famous marinara sauce
parmigiano encrusted salmon, baked in our fresh tomato sweet basil cream sauce over a bed of spinach and arugula with capers
romano encrusted short ribs, baked in our fresh tomato sweet basil cream sauce with gnocchi & asparagus
fresh pasta sheets stuffed with ricotta, spinach and sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, topped with mozzarella and baked in our marinara sauce
it's the cheesy-est!
Two slices of our freshly made bread topped with marinara and mozzarella
Choice of pasta & sauce
fresh buffalo mozzarella, ground sirloin, roasted red peppers & red onions
tomatoes, fresh basil, roasted garlic, mozzarella and our tomato sauce
green peppers, mushrooms, onions & black olives
pesto, pepperoni & meatballs
sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts & mozzarella
pesto, shrimp or chicken, red onions & gorgonzola
Small pizza with your choice of toppings.
fresh baby arugula, roma tomatoes, gorgonzola
crumbled italian sausage, roasted bell peppers
four cheese pizza, mozzarella, ricotta, gorgonzola, freshly grated parmigiano, fresh basil
pepperoni, onions, mushrooms, green peppers, black olives, sausage & salami
alfredo sauce, capicola ham, pineapple
alfredo sauce, chicken, fresh baby spinach & black olives
alfredo sauce, chicken, fresh baby spinach & black olives
pesto, shrimp or chicken, red onions & gorgonzola
pesto, pepperoni & meatballs
green peppers, mushrooms, onions & black olives
tomatoes, fresh basil, roasted garlic, mozzarella and our tomato sauce
alfredo sauce, capicola ham, pineapple
sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts & mozzarella
fresh buffalo mozzarella, ground sirloin, roasted red peppers & red onions
four cheese pizza, mozzarella, ricotta, gorgonzola, freshly grated parmigiano, fresh basil
fresh baby arugula, roma tomatoes, gorgonzola
crumbled italian sausage, roasted bell peppers
pepperoni, onions, mushrooms, green peppers, black olives, sausage & salami
Select your choice of sauce, pasta and optional protein.
sun-dried tomatoes and shrimp sautéed in our gorgonzola cream sauce served over linguini
rigatoni tossed with ground sirloin, sausage and pancetta in our vodka cream sauce
our spicy tomato cream sauce with crumbled sausage served over linguine
cherry tomatoes, spinach and garlic sautéed in extra virgin olive oil with fresh basil served over linguine
artichoke hearts and mushrooms sautéed in our fresh tomato sweet basil cream sauce served over a bed of fettuccine
pasta of the day tossed with extra virgin olive oil, garlic, pancetta, fresh baby arugula, buffalo mozzarella & baby tomatoes
chicken & broccoli sautéed with our alfredo sauce over fettuccine
Hear from our valued guests
Wow..what a most excellent catering affair of Amazing Italian delacasies at the Boulder Film Commission's Winter event last night. Nearly 500 enjoyed a endless array of the most tasty items from Jay's restaurant I've ever had over 38 years of enjoying items at this once tiny house of garlic bread..vino and creative pastas. Boulder is sooo lucky to have such a family and friends spot to enjoy and Kudos to Jackie and her team plus Jay Jr and dad for pulling this off for us all. Gracie for the flavors PS - the stuffed mushrooms were killer good ! Steve n Annette
Jackie the catering Manager @ Pasta Jays is amazing ! and I would highly recommend her to take care of your celebration. The food was excellent, the service is incredible, and she consistently goes above and beyond on every detail. She has supported us both personally and professionally for years from holiday celebrations, retirement parties, company events, you name it. She’s handled everything from small gatherings to events with more than 150 guests, and every single time she delivers without missing a beat. For our most recent holiday celebration 12/8/2025 the headcount kept growing and I was worried about pulling it all together. Jackie didn’t flinch. She took care of the kids, the adults, and everything in between like it was nothing. Her staff is just as impressive helpful, attentive, and genuinely invested in providing top-tier service....and the food… what can I say? Excellent in every way, every time. I highly recommend Jackie and Pasta Jay’s Catering for any event, big or small. Service, Price, Menu Selection all are a 5 STAR.
Must-go restaurant in Boulder. Food is always a 10/10 (I’ve gone at least 10 times) highly recommend absolutely everything in the menu, and the service is always amazing. Sorry I don’t have better pictures, it looks way better than this I just usually am too hungry to wait apparently😳 Pasta Jay’s you have my heart!
Second trip to Moab! second trip to PJs! Love this place. We came after a big rain and sat in the heated patio. It was lovely. I ordered the linguine with marinara and a side of alfredo sauce. My daughters got fettuccine alfredo and Neapolitan pasta. Both were delicious. We also ordered the Brussels to go with our meal. So so good. Bread rounded out the fabulous meal. We of course had to have dessert. Tiramisu was phenomenal.
Super cute restaurant! Was really busy but staff brought everything in time. Super delicious pastas and pizza but the garlic bread was the best for sure!
Ethan and Jay jr. are the best!! They’re so friendly and welcoming, the atmosphere is so fun and the food is incredible! You can’t go wrong on a night here with your friends and family, where the wine keeps flowing and the food always impresses the palate. My favorite restaurant by far in Boulder and all of Colorado.
busy place! cheesy Italian tastes better served on the corner of Pearl-recommend going at least once// got a longtime waiter who was sweet - expect many visits by various staff
Pasta Jay’s is a true Boulder staple and a place you absolutely HAVE to try if you’re in town. The atmosphere is warm and lively, the staff is fantastic, and the food is consistently incredible. You cannot leave without trying the famous Pasta Jay’s sauce!🍝 It’s the kind of thing you start craving the minute you finish and always need more! Authentic Italian comfort food done to perfection! This incredible place has been a local favorite for years for a reaosn! Do yourself a favor and go! 💖
My girlfriend and I recently visited Boulder, and a family member suggested we try Pasta Jay’s on Pearl Street. The food was outstanding, and I especially recommend the mussels appetizer. The atmosphere was lively, and the ambiance was terrific. We went over Labor Day weekend, so it was busy, but the staff remained attentive, friendly, and efficient. The prices were also very reasonable. Honestly, it was some of the best Italian food I have ever had outside of Italy. Highly recommended!
It was a beautiful sunny day up in the mountains in Boulder and the outdoor deck was a perfect place for me to have a drink and a nice salad with a piece of broiled salmon. The wait staff are superb. They’re very kind. Most people in Boulder are just super cool. I highly recommend this place.
Common questions about Pasta Jay's
Pasta Jay's is located at 1001 Pearl St, Boulder, CO 80302, United States, Boulder, CO, United States.
You can reach Pasta Jay's by calling +1 303-444-5800.
Pasta Jay's has a rating of 4.2 out of 5 based on 2249 customer reviews.
Pasta Jay's features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Pasta Jay's features the following service options: Outdoor seating, Kerbside pickup, Delivery, Takeaway, Dine-in.
Pasta Jay's features the following highlights: Fast service, Great cocktails, Great wine list, Serves local specialty, Sport.
Pasta Jay's features the following popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
Pasta Jay's features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Comfort food, Happy-hour drinks, Happy-hour food, Late-night food, Private dining room, Small plates, Spirits, Vegetarian options, Wine.
Pasta Jay's features the following dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Catering, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
Pasta Jay's features the following amenities: Bar on site, Restroom.
Pasta Jay's features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Romantic, Trendy.
Pasta Jay's features the following crowd: Family friendly, Groups, LGBTQ+ friendly, Tourists, University students.
Pasta Jay's features the following planning: Dinner reservations recommended, Accepts reservations, Usually a wait.
Pasta Jay's features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
Pasta Jay's features the following children: Good for kids, High chairs, Kids' menu.
Pasta Jay's features the following parking: Free street parking, Paid parking garage, Paid street parking, Somewhat difficult to find a space.
Business Features
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