What an amazing experience great location great customer service very nice ambience and comfortable seating inside we chose to sit outside on a beautiful Sunday and enjoy our lunch so delicious. Can't wait to come back and try everything. We loved it a little taste of Italy in our backyard thank you for the hospitality. See you soon. read more

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Very easy to order on the tablet. Food was very great. Honestly, I ended up writing a review because one of the workers brought a plate out for a man who was digging in the trash. I think it says a lot about the workers and the ownership to empowerment to make that decision. Will be coming back and trying more off the menu. Thanks Pasta Viva! read more

Pasta Viva - Italian Near Me - Irvine, California

Tried this place last week based on all the good reviews. I am so glad we did!! Food was amazing, service was great. I don't know why people are saying their bowls are small because we had leftovers for the next day, so we got two meals out of the bowls. And as you can see from my photo, the caprese sandwich was huge. Viva Diva (meatballs) was so good. Only thing I would do different is add roasted garlic. The other bowl was a build your own with roasted garlic added. Seriously it's good as any high-end Italian restaurant. read more

Pasta Viva - Italian Near Me - Irvine, California

This place is my go to for if I just want some comfort food. Clean space with plenty of seating on the side. The menu has the option of pre made pasta dishes or you can build your own. I really dont think you can ever go wrong with pasta and it was so much fun to build my own dish. Service was great and the staff were very nice. I will definitely be back again! read more

The concept is great, and you can tell they use high-quality ingredients. The staff was also very friendly and accommodating. One thing I noticed is that the flavors are quite strong, so ordering family-style and sharing dishes might be the best way to enjoy the menu. The only issue I ran into was with the temperature of the food. Both the pasta and the pizza came out warm rather than hot. I even sent the pizza back to be reheated, and they kindly cooked it further, but it still came back warm instead of hot. Overall, there are some good elements here, but I do think serving the dishes hotter would really improve the experience. read more

While ingredients were fresh, the flavor in our opinion was lackluster, therefore we feel the price is not worth the hype. We ordered the Caesar salad, fettuccine Alfredo with mushrooms and chicken, and the caprese sandwhich. read more

Pasta was delicious. Better than many well known Italian restaurants. Cheese wheel adds a velvety smooth taste. Everything is customizable including keto and non dairy options. Most importantly the staff here was excellent and so generous and accommodating. Love this place. Well done to the owners and staff. Oh and the chocolate pasta was delicious too. read more

Pasta Viva - Cheese Wheel Pasta (Build-Your-Own) Bowl - Italian Near Me - Irvine, California

My wife was in the mood for pasta, and I have had this spot on my radar for a little bit now. I remember this lot being tricky to park at lunch but we checked it out for dinner and lots of open spaces. We walked up to a line out the door (love seeing that). It moved fast and folks passed the menus back. Its one of those spots you can totally pick every item for your bowl, or go for the pre selected ones they offer. We did the items as lited on the menu and got a kiosk to order pretty fast. I did the Gladiator and oh wow, this was AMAZING. They knew what was needed for the prefect bowl and that was a hit. The guy at the table next to us also got that and he was really raving how much he liked it too. It was very good and also filling. My wife did the Game Changer (Chicken and Mushroom). She loved it. She really loves mushrooms with her pasta (not me) and this was everything she loved. Counter order and self service keeps the prices down and they are very reasonable for a fresh made bowl. They even make the pasta right there in front of you. Friendly staff, clean environment, super buzy but with out door back up seating we got a table (inside) really quick. We will be going back, telling everyone how great it is and hope to see you over there too. read more

+ Absolutely scrumptious. The Gladiator is their popular for a reason. The sauce really delivers the meal every bite. - Portion was small for me though. - And a lil exorbitant. For $20, I was still STARVING. . Ample but crowded parking. + Good amount of indoor & outdoor seating. + Polite, helpful, informative staff. + Safe ambience. + Conveniently located by the 405. I had: $19 Gladiator (Bolognese+Meatballs) Pasta + tax $20.48 read more

This place hits! Super impressed with such a high quality Italian fast casual. Truthfully, very little interaction with the staff because it was so quick and efficient ordering online. Kitchen and checkout area were spotless with lots of fresh pasta laid out, nothing to hide. The food was solid! Pasta was cooked great and the protein seasoned well. The bread on the Parma focaccia was addictive and herby. Can't wait to try the rest of the menu here. read more

Pasta Viva - Game Changer (ChickenMushrooms) Pasta - Italian Near Me - Irvine, California

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The pasta was delicious! The sandwich was bad! The focaccia bread was dry, very cold and rubbery. Ingredients were good but with bad bread it is impossible to enjoy, didn't feel fresh at all, Caesar salad was very good. The food took a long time to come out. It was busy (Friday around 7:00pm) but it took a long time for a pasta, sandwich and salad to come, all the tables were very frustrated. Also with so many people rotating tables there needs to be an employee wiping the tables once in a while. Maybe we'll try again during the week when is less busy because the pasta was good. Having gluten free and keto pasta is a great idea! read more

Super excited for Pasta Viva. Amazing concept and great fresh pasta with dynamite sauce and cheese for your lunch or dinner tonight. Fast friendly service and lots of space outside or inside too. Nice clean restroom available inside. The pasta and sauce is simply divine. All the drinks are delicious too. Come on over here and enjoy Pasta Viva. read more

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What enticed me about this place was their cheese wheel pasta but it was a bit disappointing. I was expecting a very cheesy and creamy pasta but it was more dry if anything. I did add chicken, mushrooms and truffle oil which added up to $21 and for that price, I'd rather eat at a regular sit down restaurant. I only ate one piece of the chicken because it was so dry but at least the truffle oil and mushrooms gave it more flavor. The portion size is also pretty small. I understand their focus on clean and fresh ingredients but if it compromises on taste then I'd rather eat elsewhere. read more

Pasta Viva - Cheese Wheel Pasta w/ Chicken, Mushrooms, Truffle Oil - Italian Near Me - Irvine, California

Reviewed by my kids: Cheeeeeeeezzzzzy!!!!!!!!!!!! This place is amazing!!! Yum yum in my tum tum 67 : P me happy so much÷] the food is yummy and filled with delicious flowers and sensational meat... PASTA HEAVEN good for everyone read more

First time trying out this place, found it on Facebook mention. The restaurant appearance is great, atmosphere is casual, you can order on a kiosk or with a live person. The food is excellent, very appetizing and the portion size is reasonable. However, be mindful of the add ons because they are pricey. A bowl that begins at $10 for pasta alone can add up pretty quick. Our combined total bill was around $48, 2 bowls with add ons and two fountain drinks. Also almost forgot about the service, is good wish they could be more attentive at the front but we managed well on the kiosk being our first time. They bring out the food to your table, especially helpful when you have a fur baby. This restaurant is pet friendly there are plenty of tables in the center for you and your four legged friend. That is a plus to me. Will be back to try other bowls but might skip on the drinks. read more

Pasta Viva - Protein Bowl with Pineapple drink. - Italian Near Me - Irvine, California

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Prepare yourself! This is going to be a heavy meal. The pasta tasted well seasoned, most are put in the cheese wheel so by default every pasta dish has a Alfredo style base. The meatballs were soft and flavorful, the tomato sauce was well balanced, the acid level was good. The focaccia bread tasted fresh and light, I wish it was warm. Overall a nice casual pasta dining place. read more

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We ordered the Parma Focaccia and their Pasta Viva Flight. Service was exceptional. Even though it is a quick service restaurant, the staff still came by to check on us and made sure we had everything we needed. We were there on a Friday night and it was super crowded too. The Parma focaccia was literally mouth watering. As big as the portion was I inhaled the entire sandwich because it was so good. It was super refreshing, a perfect balance between the saltiness of the prosciutto di Parma and the sweetness of the fig jam. They definitely did NOT skimp on the burrata cream and I am not mad about it at all. The garlic foccacia bread itself was fragrant and paired very nicely with the olive oil and rose vinegar. For the pasta flight, we had Alfredo with roasted broccoli, pesto with chicken, and marinara with meatball. The pesto and Alfredo were really good. The marinara was middle of the road, nothing to write home about. I liked their handmade al dente pasta. It was not too heavy and the portion size was not bad at all. I did wish that they tossed the pasta a little longer in the cheese wheel because I was missing a lot of the cheese sauce in my flight. Overall, I highly recommend this place and would definitely come back for more focaccia sandwiches! read more

Pasta Viva - Italian Near Me - Irvine, California

New QSR they opened near my office. I ordered the Dreamer with prosciutto in Alfredo sauce. The cheese wheel pasta was cool to see the workers prepare the food. My pasta was a bit dry, would have been better with a bit more sauce. The restaurant was bright and spacious for dining in or take out. Will try to come back to try other dishes. read more

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Tried Pasta Viva and really enjoyed it. I ordered two pasta dishes and both were flavorful and filling. One had grilled chicken and mushrooms in a creamy sauce that was rich without being too heavy. The other featured mushrooms over pasta with lots of freshly grated cheese, simple but so comforting. Everything tasted fresh and well made, and the portions were generous. The staff is so sweet and welcoming, which made the experience even better. Fresh made pasta with clean ingredients and real food made with intention, no seed oils, no additives, only honest flavor. Definitely a great spot for satisfying Italian comfort food and I'd happily come back. read more

Pasta Viva - Italian Near Me - Irvine, California

The fresh noodles were great. The service was quick and the food is affordable. The different sauces and choice were amazing too. Can't wait to try the sandwiches next time. read more

I freaking LOVE Pasta Viva!! So many options and always so fresh and delicious. Staff is super friendly and helpful! Can't recommend this place enough! read more

I've been hunting for cheese wheel pasta in OC for YEARS and I finally found this spot that has it for under 20 bucks! You can see them making the pasta fresh in-house with flour imported straight from Italy. The pesto sauce on the Calabria focaccia is incredible, and piled high with salami, provolone cheese, and arugula. But their homemade pastas are what they're known for. All of their pastas are tossed in the giant Parmesan Reggiano cheese wheel which is honestly so mesmerizing to watch. I got the Dreamer pasta with prosciutto in a creamy Alfredo sauce and comes topped with crumbled pistachios which add the perfect touch. And for my red sauce lovers, the Viva Diva is loaded with tomato-y pomodoro sauce and juicy meatballs. Thanks for reading! ^-^ read more

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I was so excited to try this place after seeing it on Instagram. Under $20 cheese wheel pasta. Yes it is under $20, but the flavor is insanely mediocre. I added chicken for extra $ and the chicken was tremendously dry. The pasta itself taste like cateteria food. It's basically pasta fast food, but not good. Portions are good. Comes with good amount of chicken, but doesn't taste good. I also got the Amalfi Garden Salad, and that was honestly the saving grace. It was a big salad and tasted great. They have some really good marketing for some super mid pasta. Owner should re-evaluate because 1) why is chicken dry (it even looks dry in the photo i posted) 2) why does cheese wheel pasta taste sooooo average and like cafeteria food. Barely giving this 3 stars because I believe in redemption. read more

Pasta Viva - Cheese Wheel Pasta Amalfi Garden Salad - Italian Near Me - Irvine, California

Kind of suspicious of the reviews that say amazing portion because the bowls are kind of small for $20? And theres not that much protein. I feel like they need a different bowl. They suddenly do not honor the bogo deal, the sponsored posts say its until the end of the year but theres no mention on social media nor did they make a sign on the website/ door to mention no more deal so thats a bit shady... I feel bad for the workers dealing with it to ask so at the very least an official sign should be put on or the management should be responsible with their social media use and do story/pinned post instead of attempting to snuff it. Like there's people who would drive all the way out here to try it for that deal ya know. It just makes a bad impression to me on the management's character and the service staff was nice. The pasta is cooked well. You can get the parmesean flavor and it does have a light springy (softer than al dente) and softness of fresh pasta. The pistachios and cheese are a nice touch. Service was actually amazing, the guys offered us an extra fork and bowl and let us know of the water cups. Plenty of parking, incredibly tight seating and limited (better for party of 2, more of a to go place). Honestly, although the quality is good, for $20 I was a bit disappointed by the value/portion size because it seems more a fast casual chain (kiosk, prep bar, little tight seating, dine in bowl same as takeout bowl), I think I would try it again if there were weekly specials ($10-15). The harvest bowls do look more worth the price($13), the bowls are similar to like sweet green size ( slightly smaller). They have a soda fountain option with unique flavors like lemongrass and cream cherry cola. Overall good pasta but pricy for what it is. Reponse: it's much faster to post a story or post, or even a sign than to respond to honest reviews in such a manner. I do not see accountability. This should be something communicated to sponsored reels too because of the trust between the creator reputation and brand. I stand by this pricing for the amount offered and toppings is pricy because theres not much service or ambiance per the other reviews. I'm not going to hate on service workers because it's not their fault they were left with no direction, and they just simply said the promotion is no longer available when I went up to ask. Their service to me was unrelated to their handling of the situation. Appearance wise, it would be beneficial to use a different bowl because the bowls is compact. Additionally, adding to the fact that the deal is used to attract customers because "its such a good limited time deal for the quality invested into the product" is why the practice is shady when there's no mention of the promotion being pulled even after an upset review was posted before and responded to. Also, the business should take time to reflect than react during this opening phase which can be seen as my name is not Martina. If the product and business are truly immaculate, it will speak for itself in volumes. I look forward to the improvement and accountability if you truly care about the business and feedback than convoluting a honest experience. read more

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Atmosphere was super nice and cozy vibes. It reminds you of being in Italy! You can also customize your bowl of pasta. I got the pesto & my friends got the Alfredo sauces with meatball and garlic and the other one had ham in it. The staff were really nice too! Overall I'd give it a great experience. Plus the bathroom is clean too & it has cute wallpaper. Haha. read more

Ordered game changer pasta with extra chicken and truffle oil, $23 in total. Pasta was good, but was too small to be a meal. The chicken in it is hard. Also ordered lemon chicken focaccia sandwich, total $19, doesn't come with any side. The sandwich is full of arugula, barely has any chicken. It felt like eating a salad and It fell apart easily as you eat. read more

Hands down literally. I'm from New York City and I haven't had a really good fettuccine since I've been home and I normally have my favorite restaurant that I go every year. These people hit the level of excellence from Little Italy. I ended up making my own bowl with the fettuccine with the cheese that I added some truffle oil. Oh my goodness, my mouth is still watering while give me this review and the girl in the front was so sweet and so kind. She patiently explained the menu first thing off the bat. She asked if we were new, which I truly appreciate us. Many times you go to restaurants that are close to the airport or in tourist areas and they just assume you're a local. And she was so patient to explain everything on the menu. I definitely will fly back just to come eat here. Absolutely delicious... Perfection!! read more

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pretty good fast service the cheese will isn't AS impressive as I thought it'd be but the pasta is still good. the portions may look small but it is EXTREMELY filling. I would just recommend getting the CHEESE WHERL BUILD YOUR OWN PASTA as the others are just that with stuff on top for a higher price. the cheese wheel pasta was a good price for what we got. read more

Pasta Viva - Cheese Wheel Pasta (Build-Your-Own) Bowl and The Dreamer (AlfredoProsciutto) Pasta - Italian Near Me - Irvine, California

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Really good, home made Fettuncini Pasta. Ordered the Gladiator (Bolognese & Meatballs) & the Blizzard (Alfredo, roasted garlic & Parmesan). Both were great. Take out was really fast considering a lot of people there. Will be back read more

DELICIOUS!!!! i had the cheese wheel pasta with roasted chicken and it blew me away. perfect amount of cheese without it getting too runny. i couldve eaten that all day. the restaurant was packed but everyone was taken care of in a timely manner. staff makes sure to greet you as soon as you walk in and although its a smaller ppace, it had a family vibe which makes it that much more comfortable. kudos to Pasta Viva as its our new go to place for great food. read more

Service was pretty disappointing. I was waiting to order for several minutes, nobody bothered to say hi or told me I can order at the kiosk, which I discovered later. There were around 3 people working at the time. I wonder if the entire staff was new or something but there were issues with food quality: - noodles were cold and undercooked for two items so had to send it back - basil pesto topping was missing so sent it back, but staff didn't even know what basil pesto was Hope they work on these issues. read more

I first want to start off by saying: I wish I would've read the reviews before coming here. I agree with the person that said "If I could give this place 0 stars, I would." I saw the advertisements on social media and my husband and I thought it would be a nice little dinner. We arrived and for it being our first time, we expected a friendlier welcome and maybe someone there to explain the menu but we had to order on a kiosk and there was a line so we felt pressured and rushed. We ordered the chicken pesto pasta and the Meatball bolognese. Honestly, NOT worth the price. If the place was a little more refined I would understand, but the tables are tiny and there's limited seating options. The food was just ok. I can make better pasta at home or even Olive Garden is better than this place. It was super heavy and greasy. Portion on the pasta was good but we felt like it needed more protein for the price. The noodles were dense and chewy, maybe some people like that but my husband and I don't and there's definitely not enough sauce to coat the noodles. $40-$50 pasta that is good, is worth it. However, this place really let us down. Not to mention we both got very sick. Day 3 now and still recovering. Maybe mild food poisoning but the day after was the worst. All in all will definitely NOT be coming back and would not recommend this place to anyone. We are not fans of how the business owner has responded to other reviews/constructive criticism. Professionalism and attitude goes a long way, and with those responses, you're definitely going to keep losing clientele. I wouldn't doubt I will be receiving a condescending response. Anyway, good luck if you try this place. read more

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OMG Simply one of the best Pasta I ever had Love this place and it goes to top of my favorite places to go! Definitely will be back soon. The ambience is very cozy and friendly, and the service was top-notch read more

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The food quality was overall great! We did the build your own cheese wheel pasta and customized it. The price is worth the food. It's more of a sit and go setting. The food came out pretty quickly and we left within 15 mins. It's very much cafe vibes, not so much restaurant vibes. Overall great quality ! read more

Pasta Viva - Italian Near Me - Irvine, California

I've been wanting to try the big cheese wheel without having to go to a swanky restaurant would this would be a great opportunity for me to be fancy. Oh and I had a buy one get one free too. Well, that didn't happen, they claim the system no longer accepts the coupon that clearly says you have till 1/12/26 to use it. So that's the trick to get you to come in. Anyhow I ordered 2 fettuccine bowls and a bologna sandwich. If that's how the cheese wheel tastes at a fancy restaurant, I'm not missing anything. My husband makes amazing fettuccine and CPK's chicken linguine tops this. No flavor whatsoever, and it was creamy so I can't say it was dry and lacking. The sandwich, was good but nothing to rave about. I will say ever felt clean and healthy. Was it worth $50, with no drinks NOPE. read more

Pasta Viva - Lies to get you in, they won't honor it. - Italian Near Me - Irvine, California

I've been coming to this shopping center a lot for all the food choices and when I saw Pasta Viva finally open, I was excited to come try it out. The staff was extremely helpful and even had samples of the roof put in the display so I knew exactly what I was ordering. I ordered theirs gladiator bowl and wow!.... It was so amazing and worth the little wait it took to get my order. The food is made fresh to include the pasta. It's not like other places where the pasta has been sitting out for a while and you can taste this! I will be back to try the rest of their menu! I highly recommend this place! read more

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From the moment you walk in, it feels like a warm Italian welcome -- the fresh pasta aroma hits you and instantly makes your mouth water. Every dish we tried was incredibly flavorful and crafted with real ingredients (they even make their pasta in-house with flour from Italy! ) The cheese wheel pasta was insane -- rich, creamy, and totally worth the hype. The portion was generous and so good. The cozy vibe and friendly staff made the whole experience feel special -- casual, but elevated. Whether you're grabbing dinner with friends or having a date night, Pasta Viva delivers fresh, authentic Italian goodness that keeps you coming back. Can't wait to go again! read more

Pasta Viva - Pasta Viva Diva (Pomodoro Meatballs) Pasta - Italian Near Me - Irvine, California

So i actually saw an instagram story on this place and i said to myself I must try this place next time I visit OC and here I'm finally here. I absolutely loved it. Loved the many options. It reminded me of the pasta place I had tried in Venice just a few months ago. Pasta in a bowl fresh and great ingredients. I tried the pesto with sun dried tomatoes and I love it. read more

Pasta Viva - Italian Near Me - Irvine, California

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When I went I spoke to the owner who told me they were only open for a week! But, great food and very creative. You have to love their pasta, especially when it's prepared inside of a giant cheese wheel. Everything has that modern concept. Ordering from a giant display screen with pictures of all the food. They will take your order directly if you like, but it's all setup for that electronic touch. Food comes out quickly. Soda's or water are available as self serve. There is a separate display that is used to show them making their pasta in the morning. So, everything is fresh and all their own. Interestingly, I noticed that the staff is all older. Everyone looks just like they are there for the long-term. No kids or teens working here. Just for me that means good service and great food made by hand. read more

Pasta Viva - Blizzard - Alfredo and garlic. Lots of garlic for me. But, love the alfredo and noodles. Next time it will be build your own. - Italian Near Me - Irvine, California

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Food was good. The employees need a class in customer service. Every time you asked a question they acted bothered or they were doing you a big favor. The customer service made me not want to return even though the food was good. read more