Pastalicious was born from a simple, beautiful culinary passion: the warm, comforting, slow-cooked heart of authentic Italian cuisine. We set out to bring the best of traditional Italian cooking to every plate.
By honoring the time-honored Italian techniques of slow yeast fermentation (using yeast imported from the mountains of Italy), in-house pizza dough, signature sauces, 100% Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and stone deck baking, we created something exceptional—authentic Italian food that feels comforting and familiar.
Every dish we serve is built on three core pillars of scratch quality and culinary dedication.
24-hour slow-fermented dough baked directly on hot volcanic stone decks in our specialized brick oven.
Bold fusion menu items like Jerk Chicken Penne and Ackee & Callaloo slices that celebrate Kingston's local palate.
Zero preservatives. 100% Extra Virgin Olive Oil, daily fresh-batch sauces, and sun-ripened Italian plum tomatoes.
Our pizzas are baked in the authentic Italian *sfincione* style: baked in metal pans inside our top-of-the-line brick oven, which is built with authentic volcanic stones. We start with a high-hydration dough that rests and proofs slowly for 24 hours. When baked, the dough expands to create a thick, fluffy center that absorbs the rich sauce, while the bottom of the pan gives the crust an incredible, golden-fried crunch.
The signature touch of our Italian slices is the "frico" edge - a crispy, caramelized crown of cheese that forms along the sides of the pan. We top our pizzas with traditional ingredients, as well as local flavors like seasoned Jerk Chicken or Ackee & Callaloo. We also offer our full pies in classic 10” and 12” round sizes.
We believe there is no substitute for in-house dough. In our kitchen, our signature pizza dough is crafted from scratch daily using premium yeast imported from the mountains of Italy and 100% Extra Virgin Olive Oil. This long-ferment process produces an airy, flavorful, and incredibly crispy crust.
From our classic Margherita to our signature Jerk Chicken and Ackee & Callaloo pies, every pizza is baked to perfection on the hot stone decks of our top-of-the-line volcanic stone brick oven, guaranteeing a beautiful rise and exceptional flavor.
We source premium pasta and pair it with our rich, in-house sauces cooked daily in our kitchen. Sautéed fresh to order, our pasta bowls bring comforting, authentic Italian flavors and comforting traditions together.
All of our signature sauces are crafted from scratch daily with sun-ripened plum tomatoes from the rich and fertile soils of Southern Italy, fresh garlic, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and fresh herbs. Savor our rich Bolognese or our creamy Cajun Shrimp Alfredo.
Follow the timeline of how we brought authentic Italian deck-baking to the capital of Jamaica.
Chef Max grows up inspired by the wood-fired ovens of Palermo and the bold spice-rhythms of Kingston's culinary kitchens.
Months of testing high-hydration doughs, 24hr fermentation, and sourcing authentic volcanic baking stones from Europe.
We unlock the doors to our cozy counter shop, bringing sautéed-to-order pasta and caramelized frico slices to local foodies.
Kingston embraces late-night scratch eating. We expand hours to serve fresh, hot meals all night long.
Executive Chef Max brings together the best of two culinary traditions. With an Italian father and a Jamaican mother, his background gives him a deep appreciation for authentic Italian cooking and the bold flavours of the Caribbean.
His passion for quality, attention to detail, and respect for tradition can be seen in every dish served at Pastalicious. By combining time-honoured Italian techniques with carefully selected ingredients, he helps create an experience that's both familiar and refreshingly different.
At Pastalicious, he leads the kitchen in preparing our signature Italian-style pizzas and fresh pasta dishes with care and consistency. From our airy, crispy crust made fresh daily to every pasta bowl hand-sautéed to order, his focus is on delivering quality, flavour, and an experience that's uniquely Pastalicious.
Located at Shop #8 in the Shoppes at Southdale (1 South Ave, Kingston), our store features a clean, modern open-concept design where you can watch our chefs sauté pasta bowls and slide sizzling Italian pizzas out of our top-of-the-line volcanic stone brick oven.
Whether you are grabbing a quick lunch slice, picking up dinner for the family, or enjoying our late-night eats, our friendly crew is ready to make your visit special. Stop by the counter, explore our display of in-house Italian desserts, and experience the warmth of true Italian hospitality.
We are open daily to serve you the freshest signature pasta bowls and the fluffiest, crispiest brick-oven rectangular pizza slices in Kingston. Check our menu and place your order online.