Rasta Pasta- Fort Collins CO

Rasta Pasta! We were so excited to go. We stepped inside & the decor was luscious. Red, Gold, Green, Bob Marley, & tropical arrangements, sending out a comfortable and irie vibe. The place was quiet for a mid-afternoon, similar to the old town feeling of Fort Collins. The restaurant was open & spacious with outdoor seating. Very kid-friendly. There was a television towards the front that kept Jamari busy, but not too good for families against TV & eating. They had some nice dub music playing adding to the Jamaican/Reggae artifacts. It made us feel closer to the Caribbean.  

Our largest disappointment was Rasta Pasta's menu. We imagined a menu filled with unique ital/vegan dishes like the vegetable mixes we had in Rasta stops in Jamaica. Unfortunately there are no pure vegetarian ital dishes posted, but they do substitute meat for tofu or vegetables. As we read the menu, I watched disappointment grow on Jamari's face. What were we going to eat? Luckily the waitress was nice enough to inform us of the dishes that tasted good vegan, which we appreciated. But, I mean, C'mon. Your named "Rasta Pasta," & you cannot supply a strictly ital section? That is aggravating. But don’t worry, the food was worth the trip.

We ordered the "Rasta Pasta" with tofu, which is a very simple dish. Both Jamari & Urijah liked the taste, and I thought it was richly flavored and filling, though a bit heavy. It didn't taste like the most authentic pasta I've ever had, and it was not tantalizing enough to make us hurry & come back, but whenever we travel to Fort Collins or Colorado Springs again, it is an eatery we will definitely consider. Urijah (3 1/2 years old at the time), commented that the pasta was spicy, which means hot in temperature w/the flavoring. Jamari did not think it was spicy at all. A real great bonus was the price $ the bill came to.

$17.42 for one adult & two children meals. Yes!

The price is excellent. We were all able to eat & be full for under $20. That was without ordering any drinks, appetizers, or desserts. Nowadays, it is rare for high quality food at a restaurant to cost that much. This vegan mama definitely appreciated that.

Vegan Mama Coast 2 Coast Summary: We enjoyed the food. We were kind of bummed that we had to ask for substitutions of tofu, & that they did not have a real vegan/ital dish on the menu, but it is a nice restaurant with a fantastic atmosphere. Our family was comfortable, they gave plenty of food, and the price is very reasonable. They also host live reggae artists at different times throughout the year. I would recommend checking this place out. Hopefully you can hook us up with a real special ital dish in the future. One that ital Rastas are proud of. Yes, give thanks. Rastafari.

Restaurant Link: http://www.rastapasta.net/index.html