After only 2 years of operation, Pasta, a Peruvian-Italian restaurant, shuts down. The restaurant, located in Miami’s Wynwood neighborhood, served its final meal this week.
Beloved Pasta Restaurant in Miami Closes
The restaurant was founded by a husband-and-wife team of Peruvian chefs, Juan Manuel Umbert and Janice Buraschi. Located at 124 NW 28th Street in Miami, Pasta has closed permanently after a brief run in the neighborhood. The restaurant owners shared the closure announcement with an Instagram post on November 10.
The owners wrote, “Sadly, our time in Miami has come to an end. After just over two years, our doors have officially closed.”
The owners thanked the community for welcoming them and supporting them. They also added a note of appreciation for their team and mentioned, “To our amazing team, thank you for being part of this little dream of ours.”
In the post, they encouraged customers to visit the restaurant’s Lima location and hinted at a new concept, “PASTA Medellín @pasta.colombia,” that is coming soon.
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About the Restaurant
According to the Hoodline report, the couple originally established the restaurant in Lima, Peru, in 2019. It became a local favorite spot for its artisanal Italian food and traditional Peruvian cuisine. In October 2024, they expanded the restaurant and opened Pasta’s first American restaurant in Wynwood.
The menu focused on authentic Italian cuisine, as the name of the restaurant suggested; the restaurant served homemade pastas. It also featured mouthwatering desserts, including crema volteada, cheesecake, and house-made gelato.
The sudden closure announcement drew lots of attention on social media. A customer shared a cherished memory and wrote, “Oh. I’m so sorry!! We celebrated my 60th bday with you and had a fabulous meal that I think of often… and you inspired me to give some of my pasta dishes some zhuzhing off recipe, gracias.”
Another customer commented, “Noooo! The BEST pasta in Miami, by far! Thank you for sharing your delicious food with us. Glad we were able to enjoy it one last time two weeks ago.”
Even though the restaurant operated for a short period of time, it has left a lasting impression on the dining community.
