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    4.4 (691 reviews)
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    Colonne di Pompeii with burrata $25
    Erik G.

    Colapasta is arguably the best trattoria on the Westside. Named after the Italian word for "colander," this spot is a go-to for high-quality, homemade pasta in an approachable setting. It's no surprise that Michelin-starred chef Stefano De Lorenzo (formerly of La Botte) has successfully pivoted from white-tablecloth fine dining to creating such authentic, delicious plates. I had been hearing about this 5th Street gem from my local clients for a while, so I finally made it a point to stop in. My server, a helpful gentleman, suggested the Colonne di Pompeii with burrata. While I didn't initially notice the $6 up-charge for the burrata--making the total $25--it was well worth the cost. If you enjoy heat, this dish is perfect; the corkscrew-shaped fusilli comes in a spicy arrabbiata sauce that hits the spot. Pro tip: definitely add that scoop of fresh burrata to help balance the spice. The service was professional and friendly, and the patio seating provided a lovely atmosphere. It started getting chilly during my meal, so if you're dining in the evening, I highly recommend grabbing a seat near one of the space heaters. Beyond the food, Colapasta offers excellent people-watching. It's a great spot for a date or a casual dinner where you can enjoy an eclectic mix of local Santa Monica characters. While it feels a bit on the premium side price-wise, the handmade quality and authentic flavors make it a worthwhile experience. I'll definitely be back.

    Colonne di Pompeii / Vesuvio and Casarecce Pesto
    Stefany W.

    Came here for dinner yesterday and the flavor was absolutely amazing. Only downside is the portion is a bit smaller compared to the price. I got the colonne di Pompeii and the sauce was amazing. I added the burrata to have that creaminess. It tasted delicious but I do think the price was a bit more expensive than the dish warranted. My friend got the pesto and really enjoyed it as well.

    Vince H.

    Things that were great: Service: 5/5 Ambiance: 5/5 Indoor Air Con: 0/5 What we ordered: We went family style to try 3 different entrees and an appetizer! Colonne di Pompeii with Burrata: 3/5 - lost points as we felt the pasta was undercooked SLIGHTLY, however the delicious sauce made up for this. Graminga Bolongnese: 10/5 - holy moly this was fantastic! Perfectly cooked, well balanced with the sauce and meat. Compania: 4/5 - nicely made pasta, but nothing too too special about it to be honest. Appetizer: Bresaolo: 5/5. Fantastic and will definitely order again.

    Maria M.

    Food Service Ambience A very nice restaurant if you are looking for a chill and cute place to grab dinner with friends, the quality of the food was very good, they are known for their lasagna that was soooo good? The bread was very good too. Definitely if you are a pasta lover you should have this place in your list

    Maddy B.

    I've passed by Colapasta over the years and I was eager to try. We went on a weeknight and got seated right away. It was pretty busy considering it was a weeknight. They don't take reservations. I was confused since we weren't offered a menu, but we pulled up the menu on the website. We ordered the Gramigna Bolognese and Colonne di Pompeii. Important to note no bread is included and I don't think it's needed to dip into the sauce. The food came out faster than expected and looked amazing. I love a high quality pasta noddle and it was. The noodles were bouncy, but dry. The sauce on both dishes was disappointing. It didn't have much depth and didn't have many flavors going on. The beef part of bolognese was also lacking, I felt there should've been more and more sauce. Even with the burrata mixed in the other dish it wasn't giving enough. We also tried the tiramisu. I thought it was alright. Too much mascarpone, but espresso flavor came through.

    Zach H.

    We decided to come here for dinner with family visiting from out of town. We wanted a highly rated spot, and this place stood out. Unfortunately, the food didn't quite live up to the hype. We ordered the lasagna, corn soup, squid ink pasta, and Moringa agnolotti. The lasagna was phenomenal. The Moringa agnolotti was good but very rich. The squid ink pasta was extremely spicy--I don't recommend it. The corn soup, however, was very good and full of flavor.

    Colonne di Pompeii / Vesuvio
    Tena D.

    all i can say is i can't wait to be back to try more of their menu! colapasta is small and charming, and so is their menu. but as i searched through reviews, i saw there is no standout dish, and people rate just about every dish very highly. this made choosing what to order much harder. there are five vegetarian options on the menu: the agnolotti, colonne di pompeii, pomodoro, pesto, and casunziei which is already a huge plus! i decided to try the truffle butter agnolotti, and it was so delicious and rich with flavor. i was happy i got the focaccia to soak up the sauce and cut some of the richness, so i would definitely recommend it. the colonne di pompeii was also a standout dish, and you MUST add the burrata, it helps cut the spice and creates a beautifully creamy sauce. service was attentive and so friendly, they even recommended to sit outside since it tends to get stuffy indoors! i can't wait to come back

    Colonne Di Pompeii
    Jessie Z.

    Such a cute area especially for a lunch date, very like small shop, the waiters have personality and the shop itself has cute plants and little trinkets around. The menu is relatively simple. Colonne Di Pompeii - very cuten the noodles were cooked perfectly in a way where the sauce clung to it just right. The way the pasta got so bloated and was so big brought excitement Foaccacia- its good, but i think it was ao much pasta that the bread kinda got too carby Lasgana- actually really great homemade flavor and the pasta sheets were again cooked well. Overall, small menu but homey italian food vibes. I like the texture of the pasta.

    agnolotti, malloreddus alla campidanese, bolognese
    Michael Y.

    By far my favorite pasta place in Los Angeles if you're looking for a place. The wait can be a bit brutal if coming at a peak time, but I love the simplicity and casualness of both the restaurant and the food. Have tried a variety of the menu throughout my visits, and I always go back for the Agnolotti. Quite rich if that's not what you're into, but it's just packed with flavor if the description appeals to you. If not, the bolognese and Malloreddus alla campidanese are excellent if you're looking for more meaty/savory dishes.

    Squid Ink Bavette and Moringa Agnolotti
    Melissa C.

    Came here for my birthday dinner and was a bit disappointed with some of the food and even more disappointed with the service. The servers acted like they really did not want to serve us, and they were really rude when we were ordering, asking for extra plates, and asking if they did anything special for birthdays (they don't). Portions are not big. Cozy ambiance with nice plants outside. Found metered street parking easily on a Wednesday night. No reservations allowed. Focaccia: 2/5. I expected it to be fluffy and pillowy soft like how other places do focaccia, but it was honestly rock hard here and a bit too salty. Lasagna Classica Al Ragu: 5/5. Honestly the best lasagna I've ever tasted! Really good and well balanced flavors, just wish the portion was bigger. Squid Ink Bavette: 4/5. Lots of crab flavor with some crab bits on the side! The flavor was a bit one dimensional though. Moringa Agnolotti: 3/5. I only had 1 piece, but this is an extremely cheesy and buttery dish! It would definitely be too hearty and heavy to eat as your own dish. I really liked the cheese they used, but my brother and dad really did not like this dish cuz of how sour the cheese was to them. Colonne di Pompeii with Burrata: 3.5/5. Honestly one dimensional flavor in my opinion, but they were extremely generous with the burrata (an extra $6), and the pasta was very al dente. You can definitely tell they make the pasta in house. I would maybe consider coming back for the lasagna if a friend wanted to try this place, but I will not be returning on my own accord.

    Charles B.

    bee's knees. some of the best pasta on all of the west side... Really friendly staff, and affordable prices too.

    Lasagna Classica al Ragù
    Kristen G.

    This place is a little small but cute. The outside sitting was nice and they had the heaters for cooler nights. Our waitress was really nice and knowledgeable about the ingredients. Most importantly the food was really delicious! I ordered the Colonne di Pompeii with burrata. I could tell the pasta was freshly handmade and cooked to perfection. The sauce was a spicy red sauce. I've never had long fusilli before but it was fun and interesting. I also opted to add burrata which was an amazing choice for a creamy dynamic flavor. My friend ordered the lasagna, which I sampled, and thought it was done really well! It's not easy to find a good lasagna. I will have to go back and order it for myself next time. Also, the lasagna is made with 100% beef, no pork.

    Sahana B.

    We arrived at 5:30 p.m. expecting a long wait, but were pleasantly surprised to be seated right away. To start, we ordered the focaccia. Unfortunately, it wasn't our favorite, it was a bit too hard, overly oily, and lacked the light, airy texture we were hoping for. We also tried the red beet ravioli, which had great flavor but was a little too oily for our taste. The stars of the meal were definitely the lasagna and the extra long fusilli. Both dishes were outstanding, rich, flavorful, and exactly the kind of handmade pasta experience we were looking for. While a couple of dishes missed the mark, the pasta was memorable enough that we'll definitely be back to try more of the menu.

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    Are there heaters on your patio dining area?

    Yes, several. We never had a problem with warmth...enjoy your fantastic meal

    How many tables do they have outdoors as of october 5 2021?

    Approximately 7. Small restaurant. Exceptional food!

    Do they take parties of 5? The outdoor patio doesn't seem very large

    Yea they do I saw 7 inside

    Have they created a desert menu yet?

    I don't know about a menu, but I saw other tables ordering dessert when I went.

    Did they get their wine and beer license yet?

    Yes! Now serving excellent beer and wine at very reasonable prices.

    Are there any vegan options?

    I'm not sure, but I'm pretty sure the salad could be vegan, and the pasta is home made, so if it's a real italian pasta there will be no eggs in the pasta, but please do make sure to ask them about it.

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    Romantic vibe

    I was traveling for work solo, looking for a place that I could go to by the beach and get a nicer…read moredinner outside on the patio and enjoy the summer nights in August. I love Italian and was short driving distance from my hotel. Servers sat me right away, menu was great. Waiter convinced me to get the restaurant week special menu. After ordering I got the meatballs (good!!) and then the kitchen power went out.. so they said we're not sure how long it will be. You can wait, maybe at least 30 mins- but you can have anything cold if you want. We just can't cook anything hot. I said I'm in no rush I'll wait, so 45 - 60 mins goes by and seeing so many tables get up and leave. I'm just killing time So then my meal comes out and I got some brown butter sage pasta which was amazing. And while the waiter was so apologetic the entire time, it was fine I had no where to be. He packed me extra dessert to go and eat at the beach sunset. And then comped my entire meal at the end. Was such a nice experience even outside of that. The food was amazing & Service was great!

    Go for brunch, go for dinner. It's hard to miss here, though the only thing I would skip next time…read moreis the Breakfast Carbonara pasta. I love a good carbonara, but this didn't work for me (could be a personal preference). It has probably one of the best Kale salads you'll have and you must order the spicy rigatoni pasta. The biscuits, crispy provolone, and Copione pizza are also great.

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    North Italia

    North Italia

    4.2(1.8k reviews)
    0.4 mi
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    So so great. Went with a big group and we ordered SO MUCH FOOD to share and literally everything…read morewas a 10/10. Some standouts were the white truffle garlic bread, calamari, arancini and meatballs. For entrees, I got the chicken parm with vodka sauce instead and it was so thin, crispy and delicious. I also loved the grilled chicken ceaser salad. We had a couple servers and they were all phenomenal. Very attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. Can't wait to return.

    We've been coming to North Italia for years now but our dinner tonight was a disaster…read more We arrived at 6.30pm. Placed our orders at 6.45. 2 caesar salads with a side of salmon and a pizza. We were the only guests outside. The restaurant inside was 2/3 full. Drinks went un-refilled. No-one checked on us. By 7.20 we started asking about our food. 5 minutes later my husband's pizza arrived. It was cold. Then our two saiads / salmons arrived 5 minutes later. They were nice but my husband decided just not to eat by this point. The manager bought us a slice of cake as an apology. But then it was added to the bill and had to be removed. When the final bill arrived we waited ages for someone to take payment. In the end we ended up taking our card and check inside to take care off it. It just felt like the staff had given up. I don't know what happened to this place but this was a huge disappointment. It looks like North Italia is off our restaurant list now.

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