This is a sleeper hit - I don't know why they don't have lines out the door! The highlight of Assenti's for me is the deli - it's not a "buy a sandwich to go" deli - it's a "buy everything you need to make a sandwich at home" deli! Their selection of Italian meats and cheese is amazing, and the pricing is great (especially in comparison to a busy deli riiiiight across the street!). This has become our go-to spot when we have people over - we buy from their selection of bread, meat and cheese so people can make their own Italian sandwiches - and everyone always loves it! They ALSO have an amazing selection of house made pastas, sauces and more - it's hard to go wrong here! read more

I've gone to Assenti's for over 25 years to purchase their incomparable fresh made pasta, from lasagne to fettuccine to ravioli, and their sublime sauces. If you're cooking pasta, there's no better place to purchase authentic Italian ingredients. Take home more than you needed! read more

Of course, when in town, Assenti's is a must-visit! We love their customer service and the attention to detail, everything is made fresh, and the pasta is top-notch. This family-owned spot has been a staple in the community forever, and for good reason. Their authentic Italian dishes are consistently delicious. The owner and staff truly care about their craft, and it shows in every bite. Whether you're craving fresh pasta, gnocchi or something more adventurous, like their house-made sauces(Puttanesca, my fav), Assenti's never disappoints. read more

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Dropped my this little Italian grocery store while visiting Little Italy! They have an amazing variety of fresh pastas and dry pastas. Found some bucatini pasta and had to grab it. I talked to the owner and he told me they supply many of the Italian restaurants with their fresh pasta. I'm definitely coming back. read more

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They have incredible choices of pasta...from fresh, simple flavors to more complex and interesting ones (lemon, squid ink, etc). Phenomenal

Assenti's has it figured out. They're an interesting place for tourists to visit; a cute shop for creative daters; and a source of excellent homemade pastas, cold cuts, sausages and other Italian delicacies. To be honest, it's been since before COVID since I shopped at Assenti's, because I buy most of my supplies online, and I make my own pasta, but if those things weren't true, I'd definitely be a regular customer of the friendly, well-stocked shop. Stop in, and buy what you're missing! read more

I bought some pasta and a frozen chicken parm there a year ago. It was good. I was in Little Italy last week and bought a frozen parm for dinner. INEDIBLE!! I don't know if the chicken was old. It is sad that Trader Joe's has better chicken parm. The "owners". were not interested in helping me at all. Won'e be back. read more

Amazing, out of this world, knock your socks off fresh pasta. Once you've had Assenti's you won't be able to have any other! All the other items in the shop are fabulous too, especially that mortadella! Worth the drive. read more

Fantastic grab & cook at home homemade pastas & sauces. Lots of other goodies too. Love Assentis read more

This is one of the finest Italian food stores in the entire San Diego County area. We have been fortunate to have had many years of shopping there and never been disappointed by their products and professional service. We are so very fortunate to have them in San Diego. Dr. G read more

Assenti's pasta is wonderful. I like coming to get fresh pasta, it makes a huge difference when making dinner. I love that they offer many different flavors as well as cuts/shapes of pasta. Assenti's also has a wonderful deli with some of the best mortadella with pistachios. It's my favorite deli meat they offer. I recently discovered the small sandwiches in the cooler area. I fell in love with the garlic oil that is added to the bread. These sandwiches are great for a snack and I like to add some of the mortadella to it as well. The gentlemen working here are always so friendly and welcoming, they make you feel welcome and appreciate your business. This is my favorite pasta store to visit. I just wish parking was a bit easier. read more

Fantastic fresh pasta and other mediterranean cooking essentials. Family run, great service.

Purchased several items prior to Mothers Day and was very disappointed in all items. Most notably the frozen stuffed shells and manicotti. After several of us got intestinal problems I noticed the packing date was mid December of last year! Recommended sell by date is within 3 months. They were inedible. The sauce, sausage, grated parmesan and salami were substandard. I emailed the store about the expired products and the food poisoning and they never responded. Would not recommend this place to anyone. read more

Fresh pasta was amazing!! We also got the meat sauce, which had a very light, fresh taste to it! Obsessed, can't wait to come back and try the lasagna!! We also tried the mushroom cream sauce which was also delicious but not nearly as good as the meat sauce. You can taste the quality! YUM! read more

MY FAVORITE ITALIAN MARKET IN LITTLE ITALY (5 stars) They are the first market I go to for Italian items I need for my kitchen or in search of ingredients. I want them to have my business first! It's smaller than the others in the radius and right across the street from the over popular one. It's the "underdog" with probably the best things. I make my own fresh pasta noodles BUT they sell the freshest pasta noodles out of all the markets in the area. They offer canned stuff, fresh cheese, pizza dough, deli cuts, etc. The reason I speak highly of this place is because they are a small business, freshest goods, same two employees, and their customer service is fkn (excuse my language) phenomenal. If they don't offer an ingredient or item I am looking for they don't shun you away from finding what you need. They recommend places (other markets in little Italy and outside of little Italy) to look for it. It's not about money to them, it's about giving their customers what they need even without having the item. They have been so kind to me 2x I been here seeking something they don't have (or no longer carry) and always give me the best recommendations to find what I'm seeking. For that, they will have my business first and foremost and I hope my follow base comes here and buy their fresh made pasta noodles. Good people get my business. Will always return!!! read more

Assentis' has the best pasta I've had in my entire life! Their Italian grocery-like aisles are amazing and the service is wonderful!! I love Tony and he is always so helpful, knowledgeable, and pleasant to encounter upon walking in. This fresh Italian food market deserves 10 stars. read more

Assenti's Pasta - Fresh pasta, coffee, and Italian treats. - Cheese Shops Near Me - San Diego, California

The Best! Made fresh daily, the crew makes sure that the quality is top notch and the service is spot on.

For those who enjoy cooking at home, Assenti's delivers high quality pasta. So far, I've tried the black squid linguini and spaghetti. The pasta is fresh and soft with a delicious flavor. From their freezer, I've eaten their eggplant parmesan. I just purchased their frozen lobster ravioli and am looking forward to trying it. I know I won't be disappointed. Service was always quick and friendly on two separate visits. The store isn't large, but it's spacious, clean, bright and well organized. read more

i'm a total regular at Assenti's for a while now! you can't keep me away from that fresh pasta, it's off the hook life-changing! awesome homemade sausages, killer cheeses, even potato truffle chips!! read more

High quality Italian specialty food products. I no longer live in the San Diego area but every time I come through town, most recently yesterday, I stop here for ingredients that I want to have in my kitchen. Their pancetta and guanciale are very good. Family-owned business. Thanks always Roberto. read more

Assenti's Pasta - Cheese Shops Near Me - San Diego, California

This is the best place in Little Italy I Stop by and dinner is Done Absolute best Quality best Pasta read more

Friend is a huge fan of Assenti's so he recently took me here after the farmers market on Sat. He usually buys the fresh pasta here. And said Assenti's also supplies pastas to local restaurants. The store isn't too big and there was one staff working that day. There was a small line. Friend purchased fresh pasta, olives, frozen sauces, and some prosciutto. He asked the guy to slice me a sample of the prosciutto and wow - it was pretty darn delicious. Better than the parma version I usually purchase at Costco. I can't wait to try their pastas and sauces! read more

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We love this place!!! This is our go to place for homemade everything Italian. The quality of the food is absolutely amazing! They have recipe recommendations as well and they came out amazing. I would recommend the Italian sausage and fettuccine pasta. Wow! All of the staff was very helpful and friendly as well! read more

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Everything here is fantastic. The spaghetti, penne, and ravioli are all great. Nice, small selection of cheese and other imported goods as well. My family won't hardly eat boxed pasta any more. read more

Not only was I unsure if the business was open, due to the lights being so dim and the open sign not on. But upon walking into the store I am faced with Mussolini's fascist flag being proudly displayed on their wall. As an Italian American this is absolutely shocking and concerning. read more

Assenti's Pasta - Cheese Shops Near Me - San Diego, California

Amazing shop for all your Italian cooking needs. Everything is excellent quality. Fresh pastas Fresh cheese Tomato sauce Calabrian chilis Italian Meats Olives You name it It's family owned by the nicest people so you'll leave having an excellent experience. read more

Assenti's pasta is a staple in Little Italy, whether you want a nice piece of imported cheese or freshly made pasta and sauce, this place feels like family. They go above and beyond to help you out and make you feel welcome! The shop is inviting, and has everything you could need in a small Italian family owned grocery store. It has so much character and family history! We love Assenti's Pasta! read more

When the simplicity of preparation, meets the complexity of flavors, my mind was absolutely blown! By my good fortune, I stumbled upon Assenti's pasta after meeting the owner, Roberto. He was so helpful when I asked for suggestions. You see the kind of light come into his eyes that only happens when someone truly loves their work. Thanks you so much Roberto, for introducing us to your amazing food! Fan for life! read more

Assenti's Pasta - Squid ink pasta with Pomodoro Galioto sauce combined with garlic dusted shrimp cooked in a Sauvignon Blanc. Absolutely delicious!!!! - Cheese Shops Near Me - San Diego, California

This place is amazing! I love coming here and buying what I need for a good pasta night. I really like there Lemmon basil noodles, but honestly every pasta they make is delicious! They have a great selection of cheeses and it's an awesome family own business. They always provide great service. Highly recommend!! read more

I wanted to offer something different for New Year's party fiesta extravaganza So this year I chose ravioli. I found this gem on Yelp because they have lots of Ravioli. I've never cooked ravioli but that was not a problem here. I told the gentleman at the front counter what I wanted to do and he help me put the correct sauce with the ravioli. He had all these cooking hacks to make sure my ravioli kept its Integrity. There is a 7 day refrigeration on fresh pasta I was 3 days till cook time. I followed what he said to do but where I messed us was I have a convection stove top. So my heat up is much faster. Luckily I did a test and was only cooking three ravioli(I) I made Calculated adjustments and all the other Packages of ravioli came out great. We had our fill and then some and the sauce was amazing. I tip my hat to the man who helped me pull off an amazing New Year's feast. So many colors to this Ravioli very cool. read more

Best place in SD to get your fresh pasta for cooking! I personally like their Bucatini and Perciatelloni to make cacio e pepe.

Week 1 of our Stay at home pandemic quarantine, we could not find any pepperoni anywhere. We were able to go in and get some survival things to keep the kids busy to make their own pizza & sandwiches here. When you have quality ingredients, it's simple to have easy meals with : 1. Pepperoni 2. Fresh pasta 3. Thinly sliced mozzarella 4. Prosciutto Thank you for serving the community and keeping things clean, wiped down, and friendly. We will be back for sure. Our home sandwiches were so delicious. read more

The only place for fresh pasta, delicious artisan goodies and prepared foods!! They also have a fully stocked deli-wonderful cheeses and meats. If you go early, you might be able to snag a parking spot right in front of the shop. read more

Absolutely love this place. They always have what you need to make a fantastic Italian dinner. Make sure you pick up some fresh pasta. It's amazing read more

Got some of their pasta through this vendor at the Hillcrest Farmer's Market and it was so good! Got the Garlic Basil linguine. We decided to try it with an Alfredo sauce and some seasoned chicken thighs cut into strips (we made and seasoned ourselves) and it was absolutely amazing. Hands down better than some of the pasta I've had at some of the restaurants I've been to. The fresh, flavored pasta is an absolute game changer and I highly recommend getting their pasta and trying it. It will add five levels to what you're doing already with supermarket pasta. Yes, the price tag of $8 isn't that great compared to $1, but for the convenience and depth of flavor, I'll take the $8 any day. I definitely look forward to visiting the location in person. Thank you for some of the best pasta I've ever had! read more

On our most recent trip from Los Angeles to San Diego we came across Assenti's Pasta for the first time the day before we were to returnn home. Surprisingly because we've visited San Diego's Little Italy for many years. Oh well. Anyway we stopped by of the morning on our way back, to insure freshness. We purchased mild and spicy Italian sausage and four different types of pasta. Got back early enough to make pomodoro sauce with Rigatoni and pan fried sausage. We were really truly impressed. The only thing that could have made it better is if we had used our own homemade sauce from this summers garden tomatoes. This is the first time I've enjoyed fresh home style made pasta from a specialty pasta store ever after many years of searching. And the same can be said for the sausage. I grew up in the Italian section of Oakland California fifty years ago when around Lake Merritt every other store was an Italian deli. All long gone, what a shame. Everyone should fortunate to have this place. My only regret I don't live around the corner from this fabulous store. My many years of searching is over. Years ago the best Italian sausage in Los Angeles could only be had at FAZIO's market. To long ago for most of you to remember. When perfect sausage wasn't ground through a meat grinder but chopped by hand. Those were the days. I can guaranty you won't find it any better than this. And as to the attitude of the help as some people have mentioned, all that New Jersey attitude that ticks you off goes into making the real deal. Relax, enjoy the Authentic mom and pop store and atmosphere from days long pass and the crude help. Which all makes it special. read more

The best and most fresh handmade pastas! I can actually eat the pasta from here and not feel bloated and sleepy afterwards. The sauces are amazing as well as the cheese! I love this place! read more

The freshest of fresh pasta, made in the store daily, coupled with friendly and cheerful employees. Plenty of imported Italian food, included produce, cheese, and you name it. It's nice to just stroll inside, but you will be tempted to buy something. They have small $1.50 salami and cheese sandwiches. read more

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Great spot for fresh pastas, frozen treats, and cheeses. The staff was friendly and overall a nice little shop. I grabbed some of the fresh pastas and some of the raviolis. Both have been amazing!!! Even got a little sandwich for $1.50. Not going to lie it was really good and helped heal the hungry I got commuting back home! Ha read more

I bought some pasta. The young man behind the counter was impolite. I said hello, no response, paid I said Thank you, no response. I wouldn't have left a review if this was the first time. Poor customer service and no manners. read more