Decided to try Etto Pasta Bar after a local shop owner highly recommended it during our Central California trip. The pasta, atmosphere, and service were all top notch! We started with the Insalata, then shared the Mighty Cap Mushroom Pasta with Guanciale and the Gamberi Fra Diavolo. Both pasta dishes came highly recommended by our server, and they were absolutely outstanding. I can confidently say it was the best pasta dishes I've ever had in my life. My wife and 6 year old son agreed, and we practically fought over the last bite. We finished with the tiramisu, which was also a 5 out of 5 and the perfect way to end the meal. The outdoor patio was beautiful and had a really unique water feature that made the area very relaxing. Etto would be a great choice for a date night, families, or larger parties. We will definitely be back the next time we are in the area. read more

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So just a couple observations. First, the food is very good. No complaints and it is worth the money. Second, there should never be a gratuity added for groups of 6 or more when you order at a counter and there is basically no service. Go for the food, it's worth it. Especially the fried lasagna appetizer. Wow!!! read more

After my one star review of Etto Pasta Bar I was surprised when the owner of Etto Pasta Bar reached out to me to ask me to come to Etto and speak to him about my dissatisfaction with the service and food presented to me and my wife during our visit. So I took them up on their and went to Etto and spoke to Mark Leduc, one of the owners about my experience. He apologized my bad experience and offered me a refund of my bill but also asked me to return so that they could make it right. After discussing the offer with my wife we decided to return and give Etto another chance. I called Mr. Leduc and made a reservation for the day after Father's Day, hoping to avoid the crowds. When we arrived the place was packed but we were seated promptly at our Reserved table and almost immediately greeted by our server Ellen who promptly told us about the specials and took our drink orders. Ellen returned promptly and asked if we had any questions. My wife mentioned she would like to order the chicken fried pork chop served with a lemon-arugula/olive oil sauce but that she was allergic to lemons. Ellen said they could eliminate the lemon from the sauce which my wife agreed to. I ordered the Cioppino which came in servings for 1 or 2. I ordered the serving for 1 and imagine my surprise when it came in a large bowl which could easily feed 2. I was assured by Ellen that this was the 'small' service for 1. We also ordered the sausage, peppers and onion appetizer. All the dishes were delicious and we even had leftovers to bring home. Finally, our server Ellen and the manager (Scott?) urged us to try a dessert from their dessert tray. I ordered the pistachio cheesecake and my wife ordered the chocolate ganache (?) cake. Both were excellent. Overall, my wife and I agreed that the service and food were exceptional and the fact that they reached out to us to make up for our previous visit is more than we expected but show what great owners and management do to please their clientele. A definite 5-star experience. . Sorry for the long post but in light of my previous negative post I felt the need to explain my new experience thanks to the efforts of the Etto Pasta Bar ownership and staff. read more

Really good food the pasta is homemade and fresh and you can taste the difference from regular store-bought pasta. Prices are reasonable, but portions are not large. Do not plan on sharing. The servers were attentive. read more

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Etto Pasta Bar is a gem in Paso Robles! The food was absolutely delicious. The pesto pasta was freshly made in house and perfectly cooked. The eggplant Parmesan was equally impressive, with a great balance of crispy, tender, and cheesy goodness. One of the things that makes this place even more special is the shop at the front of the restaurant, where you can purchase their fresh pasta to take home and cook yourself. It's such a great touch and a perfect way to bring a little piece of the Etto experience home with you. read more

This place was great. The owner so hospitable. He knew we had reservations elsewhere but told us to come on in and enjoy a drink at the bar. The bartender was a super nice young man. He was very passionate about his drinks and shared how everything was homemade. I had an espresso martini and my friend had a spritz. Definitely got packed in the short time we were there and the food looked amazing. We will be back to try it all. Thank you for helping us navigate Tin City. read more

Etto Pasta Bar - Our drinks were amazing. - Italian Near Me - Paso Robles, California

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Loved sitting outside near the waterfall with my dog. My server Payton was very friendly and attentive. He advised me well on what to order. Pomodoro spaghetti - delicious and fresh. Loved every bite with parmesan and red chili flakes. Iced coffee - refreshing. House salad - decent, the dressing was quite mild. I enjoyed my experience overall. It was a great place to pause and relax after wine tasting. I'd def come back :) read more

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Thought this place was going to be great given the reviews. We left underwhelmed :( the service was friendly and the ambiance out back by the waterfall was nice. But we got a garlic bread app which was fine. We got lasagna (this was good), and the pesto pasta. The pesto pasta was terrible. It literally tasted like you were eating blade of grass haha. We also were told a 30 minute wait but it took an hour to be sat which is difficult with kids. We would have skipped had we known how long it would take. read more

Etto Pasta Bar - Pesto pasta (not good) and lasagna (pretty good) - Italian Near Me - Paso Robles, California

Etto was truly a wonderful experience. After a wine tasting at Giornata, we made our way here for lunch. All our dishes were incredible. I got the cacio e pepe and my wife got the aglio e olio pasta. We also split a Caesar salad. You place your order at the counter, but then there is some tableside service. They'll bring out water and silverware. They also brought out some water for our dog. The back patio is dog friendly btw. The back patio was really lovely. There was a water fountain and there was a nice breeze that came through there. read more

Etto Pasta Bar - Italian Near Me - Paso Robles, California

I live almost 3 hours away and am constantly thinking about the pasta from here. I regret that I knew this place existed for several years, but neglected to try it until recently. It's legitimately the best pasta I may have ever had in my life and I can't stop thinking about it. read more

Really cute place. Outdoor waterfall while eating. Very friendly and amazing food. Pastas were amazing. read more

Etto Pasta Bar - Amatriciana and Focaccia bread - Italian Near Me - Paso Robles, California

Dropped in for dinner after a beer at BH and got a table for 2 no waiting on a Saturday! Staff was very pleasant and our server got out quick and we ordered wine and an espresso martini. Ordered the Burrata and it was generous and delicious. I ordered the special - Vodka pasta with shrimp. It was very good, maybe pasta was slightly undercooked but still very good. We sat outside on patio with the waterfall and it was very nice. overall it was great experience and will be back sometime soon. read more

Etto Pasta Bar - Vodka pasta with shrimp - Italian Near Me - Paso Robles, California

An overnight trip to Paso led us to this restaurant. Located within Tin City this is a must stop place. Fresh pasta, yes not that packet stuff. We had the amazing Caesar salad and the ragu pasta and they were delicious. So much so that despite the kitchen wrapping up for the night they let us order another pasta dish. This time we had this creamy mushroom cap pasta dish. Heaven is an under statement. Along with our wonderful server Ellen we could not have been more happier with our eating experience. A stop in Paso is not complete without coming here to enjoy the most amazing Italian food. Oh and they have a store within the restaurant where you can buy the pasta and sauces. So we are going to enjoy our dishes again in a few weeks. read more

While in Tin City I decided to grab some food before drinking! Always good to have something in your belly before drinking! I first popped into their Italian market next door and then decided to go next door to the restaurant. The restaurant is very causal where you order at the counter and then they bring the food to the table. The menu consider of soup, salads, pasta and more. I decided to grab some pasta: was hard to make a choice but employee helped me decide on Cacip e Pepe: which literally translate to cheese pepper. A Roman dish. Known for its cream and its three ingredients! That's right this just have three ingredients! Even knowing this dis has so little ingredients, restaurants find it hard to make. My dish here was ok but not true to its Roman roots. Plus the serving size was a bit small for 20 dollars. Restaurant offers both inside and outside seating. Patio seating faces a parking lot so not the best view. I think there is a back patio too which may be better. read more

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Etto was an amazing discovery. Their pasta is fresh and light, just like what I tasted in Italy. The portions are small by design, so if you're someone who likes larger plates, go ahead and order two! read more

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Really delicious and fresh food. Our table of 3 shared a couple of pastas and a salad at lunch time. It was quite busy, but there was plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. You order at the counter and then find a seat. The only complaint is that the food took a long time to come out and wasn't super hot. The restaurant has a shop next door if you want to buy ingredients to make their pasta at home. Tin City (where the restaurant is located) is very fun to walk around in with lots of dining and drinking options. read more

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This was our second time here. We had a great time, first time around. This time, we had a good time. We were greeted by a non-smiling hostess, who in my opinion, rudely seated us. We were party of three. We decided to split two main dishes among the three of us. Once again, we ordered the meat lasagna, and this time ordered a 2 quart cioppino. The lasagna was super good. The cioppino had a very good portion of seafood, and the sauce which we are used to being kind of soupy, was much thicker like a marinara sauce. That said, the food was good. Thomas, our server took good care of us. Will we come back here? Absolutely. I hope to have a better experience next time though. read more

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We love the sandwiches from Etto pasta and we stopped in to get a couple to take up on an adventure trip we were taking to the Hacienda at Fort Hunter Liggett. They were out of my favorite the muffaletta, but we got the Tin City which is a little more meaty and is my husband's favorite. They are very portable and come with delicious home made potato chips. We also decided to dine in while we were there, because we had read that there are no evening food options at Fort Hunter Liggett. At this restaurant, you order ahead and pay ahead and tip ahead and then get a number to take to your table. Tin City is a tourist attraction with lots and lots of vineyard tasting rooms, so do be prepared for a crowd. We were there on a very rainy Tuesday and even then we had to park in the back. I chose a glass of Soave because they didn't have Sauvignon Blanc. I was delightfully surprised because Soave is very very smooth wine and it had a nice delicate flavor. The food came out fairly quickly and my linguine con Vongola looked beautiful. I felt like the squid pasta was a little bit too al dente and also that the broth was a little bit watery. The clams were good for regular clams, but I have to say Manila clams are still my very favorite and much sweeter and more delicate. I did ask for bread, since I had seen bread in a picture and if I had known there was no bread, with the clams, I would've ordered an order of bread because the whole point of having linguine and clams is sopping up the delicious sauce on your bread. The waiter kindly brought out little slices of baquette, which I used to mop of the sauce! My husband's dish was very hearty, like a regular pasta. I didn't find too much beef in it and I felt like the pasta sauce could've been cooked a little longer. The radiatore pasta was delicious, but also a little bit too al dente for my taste. All in all, it was a good meal and enjoyed fortifying our ourselves for the wild and wet weather outside and the trip to come. read more

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Etto Pasta Bar is located in the Tin City complex in south Paso Robles. The restaurant offers a variety of sandwiches, salads and of course different offerings of their highly regarded pasta which is produced by them in Paso Robles. We found our bites here quite enjoyable, but disliked the fact that one must order at the entrance counter, and the food is brought to your table. To us, this lowered the tier of the restaurant's concept. One pays at the time of ordering, which includes a prompt for a twenty- or twenty-five percent for an auto tip. It is annoying to be asked to tip in advance when one has not experienced services nor tasted the food. Service was quite lacking the day we visited. I recognize that when a large group of approximately 10 people arrived after we had ordered can disrupt continuity and quality of service. Other than being offered water upon being seated, the service was quite lacking the day we visited. Two servers went to the back room with the group, while a server stayed in the main room, walking around like he was "busy doing nothing". Other patrons received little attention as well. Although the food was served within fifteen minutes after ordering, the portion size was a bit small but the flavors were outstanding. The noise level at Etto was a bit high, but there is a covered outdoor patio for those that prefer to dine al fresco. Overall, Value: 3.5/5.0 Atmosphere: 4.5 Service: 2.5 Food: 4.75 Thus, 3.8 rounded to 4 stars. read more

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Stopped in right before they closed on a Wednesday around 3pm!! My oh my, it was SOOOO delicious!! Had the lasagna with a glass of red. 10/10! It melted in your mouth! You order at the front then take a seat and they bring it to you. I really liked that! Food was quick, fast and delicious! We sat on the outdoor patio. It was a vibe!! Beautiful little waterfall outside. Would love to come back! read more

Etto Pasta Bar - Lasagna - Italian Near Me - Paso Robles, California

Etto Pasta Bar is a casual restaurant in Paso Robles serving classic Italian fare using local ingredients to the Central Coast. There is a small parking lot out front but also street parking around the exterior of the Tin City complex. You order at the counter and grab a number. Then you find a table and they'll bring your food to you. The etto bread ($12) was crunchy but I thought it could've used more garlic. The polpette ($16) was flavorful and I liked biting through its firm texture and eating it with the bread. The mighty cap mushroom pasta ($23) was creamy and the added guanciale ($4) added more flavor. The 12 layer lasagna ($23) was really soft with the fresh lasagna noodles and the portions were very generous. All of their noodles are freshly made and delicious. We got there minutes before they opened and there were already people lining up to go in. It got a lot busier even after we sat down and started eating. read more

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The food & service were both an interesting experience. Usually having pasta to go isn't my ideal meal but driving for 4 hours for a get away weekend, we had to stop. I noticed that the restaurant closed at 4. And we got there to order our food to go at 3:10. I wasn't going to be that person who sat down and made the servers wait for us to leave. We go upfront, and there was an older woman who was on the phone taking an order, looked at us and continued with the phone call. She sounded like she may had been struggling with getting the order placed and figuring out the systems. We waited, no problem. Then I believe one of the other hostess or possibly the bartender came to take our order, had great recommendations, took my info and told us 10-15. Perfect. We then come back, and now the lady who was on the phone, messed up someone's order and didn't give him his change back and was struggling again. Then asked us "what we are here for" and "is this for catering or what". We said we placed the order in the restaurant, and told her my name. She then can't understand who took our order and how they placed it and it would've been nice to know that we didn't call but that we had placed in person.... Again... she looked at us before. As she gives us our bag of food, she blaming us for not telling her we placed the order in person. I would've liked to go back the next day because the food was good but I seriously didn't have the patience to deal with her attitude. The other servers were sweet. Besides her, the food was absolutely delicious. I would HIGHLY recommend the Mighty Cap Mushroom pasta. It was very creamy & had the right amount of mushrooms. My sister tried the Cacio de Pepe and it was very delicious and if you like pepper, that's your pasta! We also tried the eggplant parm and the portion was small but worth it for getting to try it. It was very tasty! Last taste was the beef bolognese. Sooo goood. The food spoke for itself. Delicious. read more

Etto Pasta Bar - Might Cap Mushroom - Italian Near Me - Paso Robles, California

This was an incredible first stop for my Paso weekend! I drove right here and was ready to eat after waking up so early. I was really torn between a few items but ended up going with the gricia, which I don't think I had ever had before. It was really great, and an excellent portion size. My friends and I also split the caesar salad which was really good. It may be a causal spot with counter service, but it was so worth it! read more

Delicious food, friendly service, casual and intimate ambiance. We didn't have reservations and did not have to wait to sit at the bar (Sunday night 7p). Great selection of wine (they had my fave: Nebbiolo) and fresh pasta! read more

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Exceptional food and service! Our Executive Server Richard C was just fantastic and went out of his way to make us have a very enjoyable experience! The is top notch restaurant! As a world traveler who spends half my time traveling outside the US, I have not had Italian food this good outside of Italian !! read more

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Celebrated a small group birthday dinner at Etto while staying overnight in the area. We sat on the patio as one of our group brought their sweet old Belgian Malinois along. As it was Halloween the restaurant was festive with our waiter being dressed up as well. Service was good as were the appetizers and entrees. We ordered both bread starters, a meatball, their chicken dish, a couple of pastas, and three desserts. While nothing stood out in particular, nothing was disappointing. Pros: Good food & service, optional patio if you have a dog. Cons: NA read more

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Delicious pasta and really good portions! The seafood pasta was my favorite. Our table also got the eggplant parmesan which came with a delicious bread pairing. The ambiance was lovely and would make for a great date night. Their pastas are made in house and very fresh. The ribeye was slightly on the raw side even though we had requested medium. read more

Lunchtime ordered at the entrance. Lasagna is great, almost like a hearty soup, very saucy. The sandwiches on display at cash register are delicious and will be served warm on request, they come with house made potato chips, yum yum yum! Enjoyed a glass of Vermentino wine with lunch, really good wine. The desserts were delicious & we highly recommend trying the chocolate torte, it was scrumptious! read more

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We just had an amazing lunch at Etto Pasta Bar in Paso Robles! The fresh pasta selection was incredible and their Ndjula sauce was out of this world - I've never had anything like it! It's a cured meat spicy sauce and it's tangy and full of flavor. It's casual where you order first but the service and ambiance is so nice. The backyard seating area with the waterfall was so peaceful and perfect for the whole family. One of the best pasta meals we've had in a long time. Recommend: Radiatorre pasta with shrimp and Ndjula sauce read more

Etto Pasta Bar - Italian Near Me - Paso Robles, California

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Loved this place so much we ate lunch here two days in a row! Great Tin City location, super service, great menu, excellent food. We had burrata tomatoes salad both days, and I had pasta each time. Loved it! Highly recommended! read more

Etto Pasta Bar - Pasta choices, all made fresh - Italian Near Me - Paso Robles, California

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Food: I ordered a side insalata and the local beef bolognese. The salad was perfect--fresh greens and fruit, and a delightful citrus dressing. I even ate the olives, which are not really my jam. The pasta was very good for packaged pasta. I really enjoyed the bolognese. Service: ordering is handled at the counter, which is awkward due to the lack of space up front. After ordering, they give patrons a number to place on their table. I put my number on a table, went to the restroom, and when I returned, my number was gone. I had to go back up front and retrieve it. I also had to ask a second time for the iced tea I ordered. My actual server was friendly and attentive. Ambiance: contemporary, comfortable, upbeat Price: too high for the portion sizes read more

Etto Pasta Bar - Italian Near Me - Paso Robles, California

Overhyped. The pasta and wine were both meh at best, and the dessert -- a vanilla panna cotta with slightly sour blueberries -- was underwhelming. The only real highlight was the fried lasagna appetizer, which was actually pretty good. Overall, I wouldn't recommend this place. Honestly, I'm not sure how it has such high reviews -- maybe people stopped by after a few drinks, because it definitely didn't live up to the hype. The service was good and fast so can't overlook that read more

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Friends recommended Etto and it did not disappoint. All the pasta is made on site and you can purchase their dried pasta in the adjacent shop. The mushroom pasta was flavorful and rich but not overly rich -perfectly prepared. The lasagne had a delicious meet sauce that was perfectly balanced. The Italian chopped salad was fresh. I enjoyed the thinly sliced salami and the dressing had the right amount of vinegar. ( not too much) The tiramisu is not to be missed- light and all the correct and authentic flavors. This is a worthwhile visit - make an effort to get over to Tin City ( neighborhood). read more

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Got lasagna and Ceasar salad to go. The lasagna was over sauced and mushy. No cheese or beshamel sauce. Horrible. The Ceasar salad had a fresh anchovy thrown on top of the lettuce so all of the salad was super fishy. Isn't supposed to be a canned anchovy emulsified in the dressing? The meal was very disappointing. Won't be back read more

Etto is a consistent winner for us. We have been here several times and each time has been a great experience. The service is consistent with knowledgable and friendly servers. The food is always great, never slow but never rushed, it has always been served just right. Table service is great and sitting at the bar is also a fantastic experience. read more

Glad we stumbled upon this dog friendly restaurant on Yelp. The patio is spacious & relaxing although a bit warm even in the evening. I don't think the fan was on. We sat by the waterfall. See picture. We started with Etto Caesar. The salad was fresh while the parmesan wasn't excessive. It's unlike me to opt for cream sauce, but Might Cap Mushroom was good. The sauce wasn't too thick with a good amount of delicious mushroom. The better pasta, however, was Gamberi Fra Diavolo, very flavorful with a generous amount of shrimps. We also had Tiramisu. It was light & not drowned in liquor, which I like. Forgot to mention the lemonade was fresh, and the lavender lemonade was fantastic. The lavender was subtle yet noticeable. Service was very good, friendly & attentive. Towards the end, we were the only table outside, & we were not forgotten. Server actually offered us a cup of lemonade to go. Highly recommended! read more

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Great space, food, and service. We had: -Etto Chopped Salad (loved the Calvestrano Olives) -Meatballs -Local Beef Bolognese pasta -Mushroom Cap pasta The location is very nice, with shops and other tasting rooms nearby. Good Vibes!! read more

Etto Pasta Bar - Italian Near Me - Paso Robles, California

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Had the most delicious lunch at Etto Pasta Bar today. The heirloom salad and tomato soup was delicious and used such seasonal ingredients! Our servers were so friendly and made our experience even more special! Highly recommend!! read more

I loveddd the food and outside patio. The sandwich was amazing and the Caesar salad was too die for, it had that crunch that you are always looking for in a Caesar! Not too much dressing and it tasted delicious. If you get the focaccia sandwich, make sure to get it heated. I had a lime mint Prosecco drink, which tasted so delicious. Seating wise that's why rated four out of five, I wish the inside was a little bit nicer. Plus you have to order at the bar, which is kind of unfortunate that it's not regular restaurant style ordering. The outside was very nice so if you go, I recommend sitting outside. read more

Etto Pasta Bar - Ceaser Salad, focaccia sandwich, mint lemon Prosecco - Italian Near Me - Paso Robles, California

Got here a couple minutes before 5 and was seated right away. Probably best to try and get a reservation if possible. Service was excellent. Our waiter was knowledgeable and patient when taking our orders. Everything tasted so good! We ordered 2 pastas to share among the three of us bc we wanted to try both. Although, 1 pasta dish is good for one. Out of the 2 we ordered we enjoyed the Gamberi fra diavlo more. I'd recommend coming here for those who are visiting the area. read more

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