Great accidental find! I was meeting friends for a comedy show a few doors down and scored spot right infront of this restaurant. The smell and owner John/Josh drew me in. He was sitting steps from the door. My curiosity brought me in, after reviewing the menu I told him I'll have to come back. To my surprise the place I was going to didn't have actual food, just light snacks. Since I hadn't eaten dinner, some cheese and olive were not going to cut it. I rushed back, ordered the Bolognese with Pappardelle. They put a rush on it knowing I had a show to catch. My friend and I grabbed a seat on their spacious patio. Within 5 minutes, a pipping hot bowl of savory gooey goodness was presented. The pasta was covered with a generous sprinkle of Parmesan. It was a melted light cheese blanket covering the dish. The pasta was cooked to perfection. The sauce had an abundant of meat. It tasted like Nonna simmered it for hours. Oh so good! Can't wait to come back! read more

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I'm really disappointed writing this because this used to be one of our favorite spots. We've come here many times and always loved the food -- it's honestly amazing, and it's a place our special needs child truly enjoys. That's what makes this experience even more upsetting. Today completely changed how we feel about this place. As I walked in, a large, very dirty and smelly dog ran right past me and straight into the kitchen area. An employee allowed the dog to be back there and even let it lick a spoon. It was honestly shocking and completely unsanitary. To make matters worse, after I paid and was walking out, the same customer allowed the dog to stand directly on the counter where customers order. Even the owner of the dog mentioned that it needed a bath, which says a lot about how bad the smell was. The employee didn't say anything or try to stop it, which was very concerning. I understand people love their pets, but there are basic hygiene standards that should never be ignored, especially in a food establishment. This crossed a line. We've always come here for the quality of the food, but after what we saw today, we can't overlook it. It really makes you wonder what else might be happening behind the scenes. Unfortunately, we won't be coming back read more

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This is so good! My son ordered a second bowl to take with him home! Simple, filling amazing!

First time returning after moving back to sd and OMG it is incredible. Better than I remembered! Great price, flavor, quality & customer service! Im so grateful this staple is still going strong! read more

updated review! just wanted to post this to upload some better photos after my second visit. i had to get the pesto pappardelle again, and my bf got the bolognese + alfredo sauce pappardelle (i saw in another review that this combo is delish). we also tried the margherita pizza this time, and i loved every single dish. the pasta here is consistently amazing and i still consider this my go-to pasta spot despite how far i live from it. there's also plenty of outside seating, and we were able to park right in front of the restaurant on a sunday afternoon. another 10/10 experience! read more

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"IT hit the spot great pasta. I had fusilli with creamy butter sauce." My 9-year-old son liked this place so much he wanted to write a glowing yelp review. There you have it! read more

So happy to have found this place. I've driven by it so many times and thought "aww that looks cute I should go there"! The freshly homemade pasta and sauces are simple and delicious. I love that you can get it togo and make it at home yourself. I got the pappadelle pasta and bolognese sauce togo. It takes like 4-5 minutes to cook. The flavors and lightness were so yummy. Definitely can only get that with homemade pasta and sauce. Will be coming back with friends to try more pastas and the pizza! read more

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Amazing food and such great service! Cannot recommend this place enough. The outdoor area is also so pleasant and comfortable

Food was delicious and service was great. Super simple ordering process with fair prices. I'll definitely be coming back.

As I told these guys who work here, this pasta tastes even better than the one that my Italian grandma cooks. Their bolognese with mushrooms is a culinary staple. The flavors are rich and savory. I was visiting the city and I ate here twice! On top of the delicious food I got to meet Manuel who is a fun, sweet angel from Milano. He was enthusiastic about sharing some culinary knowledge and providing a great experience. Highly recommend giving these guys a try. read more

Wow! Amazing pasta and Great service! Was picking up a pharmacy order in the same strip mall and found myself parked in front of this restaurant. After looking at the menu, I had to try! Was greeted by a nice gentleman from Milan. Helped me pick a good pasta and the rest is history! The best pasta dish I've ever eaten. Seriously, Give this place a try. You won't regret it! I will be back to try the white sauce which I read on Yelp is delicious! Thank you for such a wonderful meal read more

Pastiamo is my go to source for fresh pasta. They serve pastas in your choice of shape with your choice of sauces in a fast casual way. It is made to order, so it takes a bit to get it, but worth the wait. They also sell the fresh pasta raw for $3.50 per portion. It might be a bit more than the refridgerated section at the grocery store, but it is in a paper sack, so there is no plastic and you know it was just made locally rather than in some factory who knows how long ago. There is an open air, covered patio for eating there, but since everything is packed in to go containers, you can also take it down to the beach or home with you. read more

The cashier pretended to be a server, but you have to care about customer service to be one. Flippancy is not conducive to acquiring repeat business. It's not enough to make fresh pasta. Thank you for weighing every single piece of pasta to not accidentally be generous with even a solitary noodle. This is the first time my foodies got it wrong. read more

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Such a charming little pasta spot! This cozy, tucked-away gem has a super cool patio and absolutely delicious pasta. If you've been missing Pasta Espresso, this place might just fill that void. It's run by an Italian owner, and you can really taste the authenticity -- the team makes fresh pasta daily, which is a huge plus. We tried it for the first time recently and loved it! We kept it simple with spaghetti and marinara, plus a side of meatballs to see how they do the basics -- and they nailed it. Next time, I'm definitely going for the pesto. There's also a great little setup on the patio with Italian coffee and pizza available, making it an awesome spot to relax with friends or family. Highly recommend checking it out! read more

The pasta texture is amazing but the sauces are pretty salty. My friends and I each got something different and each dish was salty (I love savory and eat salty myself but can still say this tipped the scale in the saltiness). The carbonara ranked the highest to the point where my friend found it almost inedible. The price is definitely steep for what it is. Also the service was very mid. I will definitely come back for the uncooked pasta though! read more

This is a hidden gem pasta spot in the birdrock area. This is a small hole in the wall inside a strip mall setting that makes homemade pasta and pizza for real Italians. Although there's no indoor seating this establishment offers beautiful outdoor seating. They also offer authentic Italian coffee from a cart in the courtyard. You are able to bring your own alcoholic drinks with you and there is no cork fee! The pasta is delicious and fresh as is the sauces they come in. Try this spot the next time you're craving homemade pasta your nonna would've made you. read more

If pure love of food & life could be packed tightly in bowls, this is it. FRESH pasta. FRESH sauce. BEST life. We were lucky to get parking out front. They don't have alcohol, so after placing our order, we walked up the street for chianti & returned to eat alfresco/outside. Cutely lit tables & chairs, soft breeze & warm surroundings as if you were invited to a Sicilian House Party. Highly recommend. read more

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Oh. My. Gosh. This is the best handmade pasta ever. I had the parpadelle pasta with bolognese sauce mixed with the alfredo sauce (they are willing to do that) and it was PERFECT. The noodles were so so chewy and not dense. The pasta sauce was so good and flavorful. Love love love. By the way I also had the bolognese sauce by itself. It's good, but it is better mixed with the alfredo. I came back three times within a span of three weeks and brought a new friend each time & they all agreed that (1) the mix of sauces and the choice of pasta noodle is supreme and (2) that this is the best handmade pasta place they have ever tried. My friend just spent 12 days touring Italy and I'm going to make her try this place. The portion might look a tad small, but it's surprisingly very filling! If you're still hungry though, drive a min and you can grab a fish taco at Oscar's for $1.99 on a Tuesday. Order ahead so you can skip the long line. Pastiamo's deserves a line out the door, but I'll just enjoy the quick service until that happens. It's a discovery waiting to be made... read more

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This pasta was absolutely lovely! My husband and I were in SD over the weekend, and this restaurant was one of the highlights. We got spaghetti carbonara and fusilli with white sauce and the pasta was so fresh, the sauces were amazing! Would come back to SD just to eat this. read more

Pastiamo is one of my favorite local spots here in PB! The owner is from Milan I believe, so everything here is very authentic Italian The pasta is all made fresh and the portion sizes are generous! I go with the rigatoni marinara to keep it simple and it is just to die for. The sauce tastes so fresh and you can feel the love in every bite. And they give you some yummy bread with every order. The outdoor patio is really pretty too for a casual dinner out. I'd highly recommend this place to anyone. read more

This place is simply the best. I get the rigatoni Bolognese and it's incredible every time, I think it's the most authentic Italian in San Diego. They are extremely consistent in quality and also generous with portions. Great outdoor seating and prices are very reasonable. 10/10 recommend! read more

Delicious!!! Fast!!! Fresh!! Awesome!! I love this place and their pesto pasta is great and all their pastas are handmade!! Very big recommend!!! 5/5! read more

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Wow ! This pasta hits so hard !! Loved the bolognese amazing flavor and the texture was perfect ! Definitely recommend and will be back to take some home with us to LA read more

The mushroom pasta was unreal. 10/10. Love that you get to pick your noodle type. I also got the burrata and it came with fresh bread. I will be back read more

Wow! This place is phenomenal! You can by handmade pasta to take home and cook, or you can get it freshly made here with sauces (pesto, marinara, bolonaise, mushroom creme sauce, etc). Everything is delicious, so fresh, and so satisfying! The chef is authentic -- recently moved here from Milano, Italy, and is kind and has great service. We ate 4 dishes here and took 4 more to go -- that's how good it is! read more

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Excellent pasta. Ate there one time on the patio and had a big order for take out for a party at my house. Both times food was great and prices are reasonable read more

My best friend Kimy introduced me to this place. I absolutely LOVE it. The bolognese and pasta is so incredible. I've been back multiple times since then. Definitely recommend! read more

This place is SO good! They legit make everything from scratch. I use to get spaghetti with marinara all the time, then I started getting the flat bread with the spicy salami (omg so good) now I just got the Burrata and meatballs and seriously wow!!! This is legit the best food in pb, so fresh, you can tell it's made from scratch and it's legit delicious. Must try!!! read more

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Best pasta and sauce ever! We get every time we are here. W are from sun city, Az. Our girls were jealous when saw where we went to eat! Our favorite anniversary dinner place. We will come back year after year! read more

They ate so friendly. Food is amazing. And they appreciate their repeat customers!!

Wandered into this cozy pasta place in Hillcrest (where KikiSushi used to be)--and was treated to fresh made pasta with delicious sauces! We got the carbonara with spaghetti, and the meatballs with pappardelle. Delicioso! Best pasta, hands down. read more

I was impressed with the service here. I ordered online and arrived a few minutes before the pickup time and my order was ready early! The staff were very friendly and even offered extra bread for free! The pasta was also delicious, I would definitely come back here! read more

Got fresh pasta and bolognese sauce and it was amazing! Not sure what Kelli's 1 star review was all about, she must've been having a bad day lol. Super friendly and portions were perfect! read more

Pasta is excellent. One of the best Carbonarra's I have had. The bolognese is also excellent! Bring your own bottle of vino and glasses. read more

I was in PB, had a craving for pasta, and I found Pastiamo. I ordered the Carbonara, and it was like I was back in Italy. Creamy with real Guanciale not just bacon or pancetta. The price was pretty reasonable, so I added in some meatballs. I ate there and the owner was super nice and had the authentic Italian accent. He brought out some bread which I used to get every last drop of marinara. Next I'm going to try the fresh pasta to make at home. Not super fancy but delicious and worth a try. read more

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Pasta always tastes great. I order pick up. Warning they do not include any utensils on to go orders! Last time I went in I felt like the portion size was much smaller than I use to get. I was pretty disappointed about that. I uploaded photos of my pesto portion and my girlfriend's pasta with bolognese. It tasted good but I'll be looking for more. read more

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The fresh pasta is cooked al dente and the marinara taste like in Sicily. No other Italian restaurant seems to get a simple sauce like this so perfect! read more

Homemade pasta, homemade sauces, simple, delicious, and nice service. I've driven past Pastiamo and always wanted to try, so we finally did. You choose your pasta, and then your sauce. Cooked perfectly and so good! Don't miss the simple and perfect buratta salad too. Yum! read more

Just wow. My wife and I had our son over for dinner and he really wanted pasta. So, where better to get it than a place called Pastiamo that makes FRESH pasta every day? There were six choices of pasta -- all vegan, which we really appreciated -- and many different sauces to choose from. I placed orders for four different prepared pastas with sauce: spaghetti with marinara and eggplant (vegan) for my wife, pappardelle with marinara (vegan) for me, and for our son, pappardelle with meatballs and rigatoni with lamb sauce. Our orders were ready in 15 minutes -- nicely packed and ready to take home. The pasta was PERFECTION, super fresh and cooked al dente. And we loved the sauces -- complex and flavorful. My wife and I licked our plates clean and our son had enough left over to take home with him for tomorrow. While I wish there were more vegan sauce options (mushrooms -- please??) I really can't complain. The food is excellent -- 5 stars for sure. We'll be back MANY more times in the future. Already dreaming of our next visit... read more

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Seriously this is the best pizza and pasta I have ever had here in San Diego. This is the spot. She knows what she's doinnnn! Came for 2 days in a row now, because it's that good. Definitely bringing my friends to show them this spot! If you love yourself then you'll try Pastiamo's food read more

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