I have been longing for a good pasta lunch spot in Seattle since Il Corvo closed early in the pandemic. (R.I.P.) I don't know how I overlooked Pasta Casalinga, a casual spot that has served fresh pasta in Pike Place Market since 2018.
Why it's awesome: Unlike Il Corvo, which was only open for weekday lunches and had long lines, Pasta Casalinga is also open weekends. And I've never had to wait more than a few minutes for a table, if at all.