While I was in LA a week ago helping to host my youngest sister’s baby sprinkle, my 2 sisters and I, as well as my brother in law and niece, went on a lunch excursion downtown to Maccheroni Republic.
There are so many delightful eats in LA, and Maccheroni Republic stands out for its homemade pasta being made fresh and that it is all organic, made with organic flour and organic semolina. I wanted to order the whole menu. In fact that’s partially why we went with us 3 sisters, to give the opportunity for my LA resident sister to rationalize ordering even more pasta!
It was a mind-blowing pasta meal. I hold the same opinion as my sister that if this was closer to me I would definitely be a weekly regular. There’s enough on the menu plus throw in the daily specials to keep you coming back all the time for favorites and what’s new.
Here’s a look at what we thoroughly enjoyed. Start off with some great complimentary bread, along with regular olive oil, chili olive oil, and balsamic vinegar. My almost 3 year old niece started gobbling up a slice with no persuasion needed, even though she had been nibbling on a local bagel only 45 minutes before.
Service is exceptional as they refill your bread basket knowing you will be using it to wipe up all that sauce with your pasta. Grated Parmesan comes in its own little pitcher for you to spoon the mountain of cheese you deserve onto your plate.
In case you are looking for more bread though, check out the very fresh Bruschetta di Panzanella with grilled ciabatta with tomatoes, cucumber, basil, mozzarella and onion
If you are looking for something rich, you might find favorites like the Ravioli di Zucca, Pumpkin ravioli with butter cream truffle cheese sauce
Or check out the Agnolotti di Osso Bucco, tortelloni filled with osso bucco meat & marrow in a salsa verde
For a little acidity try the Rigatoni Pom ‘Amore, rigatoni with a creamy tomato sauce topped with burrata, though I believe what pastas is topped with this wonderful hunk of burrata rotates around
My highlight of the meal and also a highly recommended dish from the waiter we had was this Bianchi & Neri, Black and white pasta thin vermicelli, shrimp, mushroom & roasted pancetta in a creamy bisque
From the specials menu was this simple and delicious Spaghetti Moringa Alla Checca, organic Khorosan Moringa spaghetti with cherry tomatoes, garlic, chili peppers and basil.
We also got the pasta shape of the day, which is available with your choice of sauce ranging from choice of tomato sauce, spicy tomato sauce, meat sauce, bail pesto sauce (with cashews) and creamy parmesan sauce .
Maccheroni Republic is walk ins only, but you can see the wait and join the waitlist from their website, or order from Grubhub. Pro-tip: we parked within Grand Central Market across the street, and one the way back we picked up some carryout for dinner later from one of the GCM vendors…
What do you think of the pastas above, which one would you like to try? What is your regular pasta place?
To be honest, you had me a freshly made pasta, but look at those beautiful colors! I know what I wish I could have tonight.
This place sounds delicious! Homemade pasta is the best 🙂