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    Presto Pasta

    4.1 (257 reviews)
    ModerateItalian, Pizza
    Closed 10:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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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.

    Presto Pasta (Simi Valley, California)
    Daniel J.

    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.

    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.

    Kids spaghetti and meatball
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    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.

    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.

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    Great food. Awesome service. Totally loved it!! Pleasantly surprised that a chain could be so good!

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    Great food awesome service and management! I recommend the Fettuccini Chicken Alfredo and the Lasagna!

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    Good service and great meal. Ordered meatball and spaghetti and highly recommend it aye . !!

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    You just made our day, Shivroop! Thank you for your support.

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    Thank you for your visit, Darius! We hope to serve you again soon!

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