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The Great Impasta

4.3 (721 reviews)
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Garlic Knots

Mentioned numerous times as amazing, soft, fresh, garlicky, and a must-have item with meals. Many reviewers praised their quality and flavor, some calling them the best ever.

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Lasagna

Frequently recommended as delicious, perfectly portioned, and flavorful. Multiple reviewers chose lasagna for dinner and noted it was hot and delicious.

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Mozzarella Fritta (Fried Mozzarella)

Recommended as an appetizer that is absolutely amazing and delicious, with positive remarks about its quality and flavor.

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Shrimp and Scallops Risotto

Repeatedly ordered by some guests, praised for being very good and a favorite choice.

5

Victoria Salad

Liked for being very good and different from traditional salads, with some reviewers expressing a strong liking for it.

Location details

11 Pleasant St, Brunswick, Maine, 04011, US

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Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 11 AM to 9 PM
Wednesday 11 AM to 9 PM
Thursday 11 AM to 9 PM
Friday 11 AM to 9 PM
Saturday 11 AM to 9 PM
Sunday Closed

About The Great Impasta

Long-running area go-to for pasta dishes & other Italian mainstays in a warm, welcoming environment.

Amenities & services

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Delivery
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Great dessert
  • Great wine list
  • Serves local specialty

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Hard liquor
  • Healthy options
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy

Crowd

  • Tourists

Planning

  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments
  • Credit cards

Children

  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking
  • On-site parking

Frequently asked questions

What is The Great Impasta known for?

It is best known for garlic knots, especially the meatball garlic knots and the endless garlic knots served with meals. Reviewers also frequently mention seafood lasagna, lasagna, and gluten-free entrees, which makes it stand out for both classic pasta and dietary flexibility.

What dishes are most recommended at The Great Impasta?

Frequently recommended items include the garlic knots, seafood lasagna, lasagna, mozzarella fritta, and shrimp and scallops risotto. Reviewers also call out the Victoria salad, carbonara, and butternut squash ravioli, with several saying the seafood and appetizer selections are especially strong.

What is the atmosphere like at The Great Impasta?

The atmosphere is casual and cozy, with a new location that has a bigger seating area and clean, spacious bathrooms. It works well for friends, families, and solo diners, though multiple reviews note that dinner can get loud because the room has hard surfaces and echoes.

Is The Great Impasta good value?

Yes, reviewers describe it as a very fair value, and the price range is $20 to $30. People mention that the portions, included salad and garlic knots, and fast service make dinner feel worth the price, especially for a long-running Italian restaurant in Brunswick.

How long is the wait at The Great Impasta?

Waits are often short, but the restaurant is small, so a brief wait is common at busy times. Reviewers say late lunch around 3 pm can be quieter, while dinner can be busier and noisier, so reservations may help.

Is parking available at The Great Impasta?

Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, On-site parking is available.

Does The Great Impasta have vegetarian options?

Yes, The Great Impasta offers vegetarian options.

Is The Great Impasta kid-friendly?

Yes, The Great Impasta is good for kids.

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