Delicious food Always! Made fresh,staff is always very kind and I appreciate how sweet they always are to my family.

For many years I've been a big fan of Presto Pasta. I've been to at least five of their locations. They almost always have friendly staff who seems genuinely glad that you stopped in, and a helpful attitude about assisting you through the ordering process. Our Sweet Granddaughter (6) actually asked to go to Presto Pasta when we had her with us the other evening. As she's a picky eater, that's a major endorsement. She really likes going to Farmer Boys and Presto Pasta with us. It's so wonderful that she has this positive association with these restaurants and going out with her grandparents. The reason that I'm giving four stars this time, instead of five, is that I'm struggling to find a good side pasta sauce. I can't handle cows' milk dairy in sauces, which leaves mainly a marinara or meat sauce, or olive oil and garlic. I'd Love to have Fettucine Alfredo again, but sadly, that doesn't work for me anymore. Much as I love Spaghetti Bolognese, I'm not always in the mood for a red sauce. The last couple of times I've gone with the olive oil and garlic, they actually put too much garlic and it had an odd texture. It quickly became overwhelming. I'd like a lighter hand, which I've had in the past there, but something changed. SG ordered the child's spaghetti with meatball, but didn't care for the meatball. I tried it and agreed that it wasn't the best tasting meatball, which is so unusual for Presto Pasta. Not sure if the recipes have changed? And the third flavor comment is that their options for drinks which don't have caffeine or copious amounts of sugar are limited. Still and all, it's great to have the option of picking your own pasta type and sauce, plus delicious soup and salad, garlic bread, cookies or other desserts, decent prices, friendly service. We will be back, and I will adjust my side dish choice. read more

Presto Pasta - Chicken Piccata with Fettucine w/Olive Oil & Garlic Sauce plus garlic bread. - Italian Near Me - Simi Valley, California

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Presto pasta is very delicious! I am obsessed with the angel hair pasta, with the robust tomato sauce and the Alfredo mixed. They give you a delicious piece of garlic bread to go with it and I also get the lunch special with the salad. I highly recommend this place. It has something for everyone. read more

My first visit, which didn't turn out good. After posting my complaint about their pizza, I was contacted by management. They gave me a gift card. I decided to try this place again. I got a salad bowl and Lasagna. After eating it, it was great. However, I wouldn't buy their pizza again, but I would try their other stuff. I'll visit this place again in the future, and so I'm changing my rating to a five star. Because they were willing to fix the problem immediately. read more

I made a recent visit to this Presto Pasta (in Simi Valley, California) for dinner with my family. The outside was clean and the landscaping was well maintained. The entrance was also very clean and inviting. After just stepping inside, I quickly looked around and saw several folks enjoying their meals. This appeared to be a clean and pleasant place to eat dinner together. My recent visit here was my first time ever visiting any Presto Pasta location, so I was unfamiliar with what to expect. To me, Presto Pasta seems to be a midpoint between a fast-food restaurant and a fine-dining restaurant. Customers order at the counter first, then sit down with a table number identifier. Customers can then choose from a selection of drinks available at the fountain soda dispenser. Just a short time after we ordered and got our drinks, our food was delivered to our table on real plates with real eating utensils. The food was delicious, and the quality was noticeably greater than any fast-food restaurant. As their name suggests, the primary specialty of this restaurant chain is various pasta meals, and these are made quickly. I immediately thought of a comparison between this Presto Pasta location and Olive Garden. My meal at Presto Pasta was excellent. It was a little less expensive than Olive Garden, but more expensive than at a fast-food restaurant. Again, the quality of my meal at this Presto Pasta was far greater than at a fast-food restaurant, but not quite as good as Olive Garden. Our meals came out very quick, much faster than any meal I have ever ordered at Olive Garden. So in addition to good meals at dinnertime, Presto Pasta would also probably be a better place to eat good food at lunchtime when you need to return to work after lunch. I had a wonderful meal here, and the staff was friendly and professional. The only thing I found that was odd and a bit annoying to me was something that Presto Pasta seems to do that is similar to what some other restaurants do. That is, upon paying, you are asked how much of a tip you will leave. Keep in mind that this tip is given before you know the quality of the food and before you see the quality of the service. To me, knowing how much of a tip to leave is a determination that cannot be made until AFTER the customer has just experienced good service (or not) and they have just tasted wonderful food (or not). The owners of this Presto Pasta should really consider changing this default tip request when a customer is ordering. Other than that one annoyance, I would definitely consider returning here for great service and wonderful food. read more

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Tried Presto Pasta for the first time and ordered a variety for the family to get a solid feel for the menu: spicy marinara fettuccine, spicy cajun penne, a meatball sandwich, bbq chicken pizza, and a Caesar salad. Overall, the experience landed firmly in the "just okay" category--nothing particularly memorable, but not disappointing either. The spicy marinara fettuccine (6.3/10) delivered what you'd expect from a standard marinara with a mild kick. It leaned slightly salty but was otherwise straightforward and familiar. The spicy Cajun penne (6.9/10) was one of the better dishes of the bunch. It had a decent depth of flavor with a balanced spice level--nothing overpowering, but enough to make it enjoyable. The meatball sandwich (5.2/10) was the weakest item. The meatballs were on the drier side, and while the flavor was acceptable, the overall build didn't work well. The bread-to-filling ratio felt off, causing it to fall apart easily, and the cheese had an overly rubbery texture. The BBQ chicken pizza (6.8/10) was solid. It had good flavor and was enjoyable to share, though the portion size was on the smaller side for a group. Surprisingly, the standout was the Caesar salad (8/10)--a simple dish executed well. It had a great balance of ingredients, consistent texture, and a flavorful dressing that made it the most satisfying item on the table. Final thoughts: Presto Pasta offers a dependable but unremarkable dining experience. While nothing truly stood out as exceptional, the meal was consistent across the board, with the Caesar salad being the unexpected highlight. It's a decent option if you're in the area, but not necessarily a destination spot. read more

Presto Pasta - Italian Near Me - Simi Valley, California

First time trying since they opened, Customer Service was great and they were friendly and nice! Store was clean and nice. Food was good for the Price overall I will definitely try again!!! read more

We had lunch catered yesterday from them. Food was so great. Salads were crisp and veggies were perfect. Food was hot and ready to go. Everyone in the office kept talking though the day how nice it was. This place will be the top of the list for our catered lunches. So much better than just pizza. read more

Second time eating here and each time was pretty good. My daughter ordered the spaghetti and meatball kids meal and it was a lot of food. She really enjoyed the spaghetti but not the meatball - too much breading so it was mushy and you couldn't really taste meat. The kids meal comes with a drink, a cookie and a toy (you get a coin to put in a machine that dispenses little toys) at a really good price. I ordered the lemon garlic chicken off the menu and paid the dollar extra for the zoodles (healthier option). The zoodles, Alfredo sauce and chicken were good, garlic bread was really good. You can also build your own pasta (pick noodle, pick sauce, pick protein, etc.) so I may try that next time. They have one of those soda machines where you can pick a soda and add a flavor (cherry, vanilla, etc.) which is always fun. The cashier was really helpful with the menu and they also walk around to check on you. It's a far comparison to Italian food, but for a quick, inexpensive dinner, this is not a bad place to go. read more

Presto Pasta - Kids spaghetti and meatball - Italian Near Me - Simi Valley, California

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I am a repeat customer and will continue to go to Presto Pasta for fast service and good food.

We are regular Presto Pasta customers. We visit a couple times a month. So my kids and I know what their typical servings look like. Tonight we ordered a kids Fettuccini Alfredo and a kids spaghetti. The plate with the Alfredo was significantly smaller than usual. So much so that I asked them to make sure it was correct. Manager Samantha said they are pre measured portions and that there was no mistake. Here is a picture of the two kid plates side by side. read more

Presto Pasta - Italian Near Me - Simi Valley, California

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I absolutely love Presto pasta. It's one of my favorite Italian places to eat when I don't feel like cooking lol it's delicious. It's fresh. I tried something new today. I usually get the marinara pasta with Italian sausage and Parm but today I got buttered Angel hair pasta with garlic bread instead I know that something basic you would probably make it home, but I wanted to try it and see if it was good and it was really tasty. It was quite good. The service was really good. The staff were very friendly and overall I highly recommend I've been eating at Presto pasta for many years as long as I can remember it's delicious. Highly recommend. read more

I eat here all the time, I love the food and everybody that works here is so nice and really cares about the service and their job. Price is great and consistently good ragu keeps me coming back read more

Great food and very pleasant. Food is consistently good and fresh. Love those knots!! read more

I went for a brunch with some family last week food is delicious, the girl in the front is so nice, food was ready very quickly that's why I like this place cause if you're hungry your food comes out no more than 20 minutes. Place is totally clean. The price is very reasonable. I didn't go to the restroom this time but before I used to go and you had to ask for a key I hope they have already fixed it cause it was kinda annoying when you where in a hurry and they were busy and you have to wait. read more

Presto Pasta - Italian Near Me - Simi Valley, California

Always a great experience eating here. Pizza, pasta, and salads are all consistently good. Garlic bread is delicious, I'll usually order an additional piece even if my entree comes with some. Staff are always friendly and seem happy to work there. Restaurant is clean and well maintained. They have a Coke Freestyle machine, which is fun for those who enjoy a cold soda with their meal. They have a pretty decent lunch special too! read more

Amazing value all for $29 for two people and so much food! Everything was delicious! Spaghetti, Greek salad with chicken and minestrone all hit the spot read more

Love this place! The Pasta is always good! My favorite thing to get here is the Chicken Cajun Penne! It always hits the spot! The staff is always polite and very helpful. I've never had a bad experience here and the food is always amazing! I've also had the Shrimp Parmigiana Pasta here as well and it was very good! The restaurant is always clean there's really nothing bad I can say. If you're ever craving some pasta & spaghetti, this is the place to go! read more

Presto Pasta - Chicken Cajun Penne - Italian Near Me - Simi Valley, California

Our first experience. Friends brought us food while recovering. Wonderful flavors, great variety of pastas and toppings, dry appealing on sight. Budget friendly. read more

Service is fast. Ambience is simple, fast casual style. Will go back again. The garlic knots are so good

I am not a good fan of Italian food but my kids love it. They seem to enjoy it. They have excellent customer service and make you feel welcome. read more

We have been there a few times and each time loved it; real tasty food, good portion for the price, clean place, and friendly staff.

Excellent!!! Yummy pasta.. I like the marinara cream!! Very reasonable!!! Lovely staff

The food taste terrible it taste like leftovers pasta did not taste right my granddaughter wouldn't eat the food either

Presto Pasta has been a convenient and tasty go to for me. I'm a creature of habit so I'm ordering the meat lasagna and a side salad. Portion of lasagna is healthy and tasty; the side salad always fresh. There are tables and booths if you'd like to eat in, restaurant is clean and very rarely do I find service lacking. Presto food is often more tasty than local restaurants who charge more for similar items. And it's within walking distance! read more

Always quick and affordable. I get deals all the time and love going because it's so good

My daughter had a children's Fetucinni Alfredo and I had an order of Chicken Picatta. Staff was very nice and friendly. Environment was clean and cool during the heat wave. Food yummy. Thank you to Heather for giving cute toys to my daughter. read more

Presto Pasta - Italian Near Me - Simi Valley, California

Best Italian Food for the money!!! The service is unparalleled super friendly. They will make any custom pasta dish you can wish for. Haven't dine-in yet but the inside has a nice atmosphere. It's our go-to when we're too tired to make anything. So when in doubt, this place never fails. read more

The staff at this location always strive to give customers the best service. Always pleasant and helpful and respectful and generous. Keep up the good work guys! Food is great! This is the best location! read more

I was here from out of town. I love the concept of pasta to go, I love pasta! Lots of parking, clean establishment, friendly staff, decent portions, a little pricey but not surprising. I give this place 3 stars on my husband's behalf because he really enjoyed the chicken Parmesan sandwich. I ordered the chicken Marsala and garlic noodles. I was not a fan, the chicken Marsala was too sweet for me, I in fact don't recall having a sweet taste at other places, I tried covering it in Parmesan Cheese and crushed peppers but still couldn't get passed the sweet taste, hubby ate it lol. The garlic pasta was super simple, tons of garlic and olive oil and that was it, the garlic bread was ok but you only get a tiny slice and I'm not sure if it only comes with certain pastas but if I ordered two I would expect both to be accompanied by garlic bread. read more

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Shout out to Presto Pasta team for providing outstanding service, food for a baby shower. Venus had the food ready for pick up, the boxes were marked off all that was provided and the food was a hit. Easy to serve and the food was outstanding. Highly recommend using them for catering your party. read more

Had the pasta meat sauce & shrimp. The food was good and the service is excellent. Would recommend

Fresh made chicken piccata with Alfredo fettuccine. Very large portion and sauce is delicious. Very friendly employees. Ordered to go and less than 10 minutes out the door ! read more

Presto Pasta - Chicken Piccata Combo - Italian Near Me - Simi Valley, California

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Food is great and service is excellent. Lunch specials are especially wonderful.Several of us ordered and all of the orders were correct.

Ordered spaghetti with alfredo sauce and brocolli. Yummy. Loved the garlic bread toast on the side too. Courteous staff. Reasonably priced. read more

Presto Pasta - Alfredo Spaghetti with broccoli. - Italian Near Me - Simi Valley, California

Highly recommended for catering! We had Presto Pasta brought in for our annual 100-person banquet and it was a huge hit as well as the most affordable option we've used. Generous portions, tasty options and everything arrived at the proper temperature and with all supplies needed. Bonus: manager Walter was helpful, professional and an absolute pleasure to work with!! read more

I love this place, the food is great, the staff is extremely helpful and kind, and the vibe in Presto Pasta is relaxed and calm. I go here to eat a lot and my order(when I get food to go) has only been messed up twice. I never got chicken on my salad but I got a free giftcard since the order was messed up for a free chicken salad! :) Otherwise, this place is amazing, and I think my order was only messed up because Presto Pasta was very busy and I don't blame them, but the problem is resolved now thanks to the helpful staff! The food here is flavorful and delicious, I love it here. read more

While traveling to Simi Valley for work, I decided to take a chance on a restaurant I had never heard of, and I had such a wonderful experience. The staff at Presto Pasta were incredibly friendly and attentive, ensuring every need was met with a smile. Service was impressively quick, and the pasta was fresh and delicious. Overall, it was a lovely dining experience. read more

Several times we've ordered food to go and always love it! I was so pleasantly surprised the first time I tried their lasagna! Soooo good! I'm very picky and have worked for several different Italian restaurants in the 80's and this is not the "fast food" Italian I thought it was going to be! We've tried several other pasta dishes, the chicken Caesar, their bread... always tasty! And! The price is right! The only reason I'm giving 4 and not 5 stars is because the restaurant reminds me of a fast food place i.e. Jack in the box, Wendy's etc... I definitely recommend! read more

This is a great fast casual chain which the very tasty food. The service is very friendly and fast. My favorite is eggplant parm and my husband gets the Caesar salad with chicken. We love the chicken piccata with pasta and Alfredo sauce and would order it all the time but it's not on our health-nut plan, LOL. One option is to sub out the pasta and get veggies instead. Great for takeout, and last we ate there (during the pandemic) they had a few tables for outdoor seating so could bring our dog. read more