Pastosa Ravioli

Some of the best sausages and eggplants I’ve ever had. Cheap Italian cheeses (Locatelli pecorino Romano) that are usually more expensive other places. Nice staff, great selection of all the Italian specialties.

Let me start off by saying I only came to this location for one thing which they had for me in the cheese department.
I think of all the Pastosa locations this the smallest and probably the oldest on Staten Island but I am not 100% on that one. What I found odd while browsing the store is I couldn’t find any jarred sauce or even any frozen sauces?! Everything else but that. Hmm.
The deli department looked well stocked, fresh, and clean.
Cashier could’ve been a little friendlier and maybe a little less rushy.
Here’s the order in winch you should visit local Pastosa’s:
#1 Forest Ave
#2 Richmond Ave
#3 Richmond Road

So I have to be honest, not all Pastosa’s are created equal. I’m a huge fan of the Forest Avenue location. This location I swing by out of pure convenience and forgetting it is just not as good.
The issues? I swung by the other day and they were out of vodka sauce. They didn’t even have a frozen one. So I put the spinach manicotti back then too, obviously.
The frozen Juniors cheesecake tastes, well… frozen. Done with that idea for special occasions.
So, the soup? A quick meal option and my go to at the Forest Avenue location. I bought the chicken and rice. It had minimal chicken, flavor and taste. I was hungry shortly after since it lacked everything. The pasta fagioli? It’s in a thick sauce (almost like tomato sauce) and lacks beans. The pasta fagioli on Forest is, in my opinion, the best on the island.
I’m not quite sure why the shops vary so much. However after too many disappointing experiences here, I’ll drive the distance for quality.

Came in here today to pick up a few things. While I understand this place sells Italian foods that is no excuse for the people working behind the deli counter to make fun of the average American (who seemed like a large portion of their business in the store with me) who pronounces a famous white creamy cheese as «mozzarella» instead of «moots-​a-​dell». Especially since by the looks of it the people working there are your local slimey staten islanders who pretends to be from the old country.
Will not return. I’ll go to the pastosa on Richmond ave. Better selection and the staff aren’t rude.

At this Richmond Rd location, they don’t wear gloves when making sandwiches or slicing cold cuts. I watched three workers glove-​less and walked out. Disgusting! Stick to the Richmond Ave., location, all wear gloves!

I’ve came here a few times and never had a bad experience. Everything’s fresh from the pasta to the seafood. Good sauces and finally a place to get fresh assorted cheese. Always friendly and helpful staff.

Raviolis were excellent — they were not frozen. I made them the same day I bought them and the taste was delicious. Definitely fresh and it makes all the difference.

Wow — soooooooooooooo happy I found this place! My boyfriend is Italian and of course, loves Italian food! Since I can’t cook like his mother, she told me to check this place out. I bought vodka sauce, manicotti, and stuffed shells and OMG — it was sooo good and EASY to prepare! My boyfriend loved it too! The prices are very reasonable — sauces are less expensive than top chain grocery stores although the quantity is less — but I was only cooking for two so it was portioned nicely for me. He loved the manicotti and I loved the stuffed shells. Now I don’t have to stress about making the sauces from scratch b/​c unfortunately, I’m not as blessed in the kitchen as his mama is!

Love this store.
There are three on Staten island but I love this one the best.
Lot’s of imported food/​drinks and super friendly people. The Italian music playing is a nice touch.
Their ravioli is always a big hit with my family. So many different kinds of olives and cheeses to choose from, I wish they had a sample bar :)
Prices are sometimes a little higher than average but you get what you pay for and you don’t mind paying a little more.

I stopped into Pastosa on Richmond Ave. the other night after arriving early to the area for a party. I have always passed by the Howard Beach location, but never tried their products. The store is fairly large, with a deli section, fresh pasta in both dry and frozen packages, a big cheese selection and other vegetables and cookies.
I bought two packages of tortellini, two packages of gnocchi and two packages of angel hair pasta. I’ve only used one tortellini and one gnocchi so far, but both have been very good. The difference in taste is noticeable, and the prices for everything was good.