Pasta Pls!

Pasta Pls! on Choriner Straße operates on a modular principle: There's exactly one type of pasta, freshly made tagliatelle in-store, and guests choose their sauce. The simple option costs 9.50 Euros, vegetarian and vegan combinations are possible, no reservations are taken, and the establishment delivers to fifteen Berlin districts.

A Pasta Shop on Choriner Straße in Prenzlauer Berg

Choriner Straße is one of the quieter streets in Prenzlauer Berg, and at house number 39A, Pasta Pls! is located on the ground floor of an old building, not far from Zionskirchplatz. Tram M1 stops at Zionskirchplatz just a few minutes away, while the U2 subway station Senefelderplatz and the U8 station Bernauer Straße are both within walking distance. Unlike most neighbors, the establishment itself points out that parking is available on Choriner Straße, even though Prenzlauer Berg has widespread parking management where fees start from one Euro per hour. Behind the shop is Umut Mert Ekinci, and it is deliberately a single location with no other branches. Reservations are not taken here; you simply show up and order directly at the counter. Those in a hurry can take their food to go, and those needing to cater for larger groups can use the in-house catering service. Additionally, the establishment delivers to fifteen Berlin districts, which is remarkable for a shop of this size.

Modular Tagliatelle and Freshly Made Pasta

The concept of Pasta Pls! is radically simple and is summarized by the establishment itself with the phrase “Your Pasta, Your Rules.” There is exactly one type of pasta, namely tagliatelle, and it is freshly made in the shop. Guests then choose their sauce, and only this combination creates the finished dish. Those opting for the simple version pay 9.50 Euros; the price increases with more elaborate ingredients, most notably with the truffle version. Vegetarian and vegan combinations are explicitly offered, filling a gap that classic Italian kitchens often leave open. Because there is only one type of pasta in the house, the kitchen can consistently keep it fresh, instead of having multiple types on hand. This is noticeable in the al dente texture, which is different for fresh ribbon pasta than for dried products. The establishment does not serve alcohol; it’s exclusively about the dish. For guests, this means that an evening with wine is better spent elsewhere, but fresh pasta at a decent price can hardly be found more directly.