Carrara's Pastries in Moorpark never disappoints. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, and the attention to detail here is genuinely impressive. Within ten seconds of walking in, I was greeted by Ama, who set the tone for the whole visit. She was warm, welcoming, and attentive throughout. She even let me sample different gelato flavors and suggested some great dishes to try on my next visit. That kind of thoughtfulness goes a long way. The affogato here is on another level. Most places serve it in a paper cup where the espresso and gelato just blend into a mushy mess. Not here. Carrara's presents it beautifully on a stone tray, with a proper espresso cup and a transparent glass so you can actually see the layers of gelato and espresso. And Ama personally poured the espresso tableside, which really topped off the whole experience. Great food, great service, great atmosphere. Will definitely be back. read more

Carrara's Pastries - Affogato. Espresso pouring. - Desserts Near Me - Moorpark, California

As a fan of their Agoura Hills location, Carrara's Moorpark cafe blew me away. I started off my meal with a delicious cappuccino and Velina, a dark chocolate and hazelnut version of their famous Golosa dessert. 5/5 Tuscan Vegetable Campanelle - It's one of their most popular pasta dishes, and I can see why. The campanelle shape is the perfect vehicle for the bright marinara sauce and pairs well with chunky pieces of mushroom, zucchini, and perfectly-cooked cherry tomatoes. This was the perfect place to enjoy a leisurely brunch with friends, and I can't wait to visit again! read more

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First time here. What a nice Italian eatery. We came randomly on a Sunday afternoon and it wasn't full at all nor was the shopping center it's located in. It's in a quiet area of Moorpark. There's plenty of parking especially because doesn't look like it gets crowded here. It's a pretty big restaurant that serves lunch and dinner. Lunch ends at 3pm and Dinner starts at 5pm so we actually missed lunch but the service let us know what they were still serving including the pastries, gelato and croissant sandwiches. Sandro the guy behind the counter was really nice enough to serve us a complimentary bite of their popular items because it was our first time. He gave us two fritelles and I also got a sugar free hazelnut latte and my fiance got a cannoli. They had a variety of syrups for lattes. My latte tasted just right because I didn't want anything sweet. The fritelle was good but had too much crème filling for me. If you liked really filled donuts then you'd like these. I thought personally it was too rich. The cannoli was a small size but a nice sweet treat. It was a nice experience with great service. We look forward to coming back. read more

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Carrara's pastries are absolutely delicious. I really enjoy the strawberry cheesecake, the Nutella Crostatine di Cereali, and the Shortbread Sandwiches ( they offer them in apricot, raspberry, or Nutella). Everything tastes fresh. Their packaging is also beautiful, which makes their pastries really nice for gifts or bringing to gatherings. I prefer ordering pastries ahead of time and picking them up rather than dining in, and overall I've had mostly good experiences doing that. I did place a pickup order today that was supposed to be ready at 9:45am, but when arrived shortly after that they hadn't started putting it together yet. To be fair, they seemed very short staffed and they gave us some freebies for the wait, which was appreciated. One thing I don't love is the tipping setup. I completely understand tipping when dining in and being served, but it feels uncomfortable being prompted so aggressively for a tip even when you're just grabbing a box of pastries to go. Tip culture everywhere is starting to feel a little out of hand. I'll also be honest that I ordered their Thanksgiving meal a couple years ago and unfortunately it was pretty inedible and not good at all. That said, I haven't tried their lunch sandwiches or dined there for lunch before, so I can't speak on that side of the menu. I still keep coming back because the pastries themselves are truly excellent. read more

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I thought it was great. The seating inside and outside were comfortable. Lots of space and greenery. The pastries looked and tasted good. The coffee was great. So many good options for vegetarian food on the menu. Tasty. Very kind, quick, and helpful staff. I didn't have any, but there are also multiple kinds of interesting gelato to choose from. The bathrooms were very clean and minimal. And it was a clean and relaxed environment. It has high ceilings but it's comfy. I was surprised that it was so expansive. I think it's a good place. It made me happy. I recommend trying it. read more

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Had an early Mother's Day dinner here after a local suggested it. Everything was amazing. The vibe was adorable. Had the spaghetti and meatballs, fettuccine Alfredo with shrimp, and lasagna. Started withy heir special for the night as an appetizer and it was delicious. Ended with two pastures and had a bottle of red . Everything was delicious, but I think the lasagna was the favorite. read more

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Service was great, employees were nice and helpful. Food was a disaster . We had the turkey club which had one piece of extremely thin turkey and half a pice of bacon for $19.95. The burger was something you might find in 7/11, meat was cooked to drathe, it tasted like us was made days earlier and kept under a heat lamp, also $19.95. Never again. read more

Whenever I come back home for the holidays, I make visiting Carrara's a MUST. The interior and various pastry, gelato, and wine offerings are always displayed so beautifully and adds to the Italian vibe they set. My all time favorite dish is the salmon fettuccine! So flavorful, tasty and balanced with a large and generous amount of salmon and well cooked zucchini and cherry tomatoes that balance the dish wonderfully. We also ordered small gelato in the flavors Carrara and Giandiu which was a sweet way to end the meal. Mason, our server, was very kind, attentive and helpful! He definitely adds to the warm welcoming atmosphere. Can't wait til my next visit home! read more

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We had a wonderful experience last night at Carrara's. Our friend group had enjoyed the holiday show at the High Street Arts Center and were planning to have a meal afterward. We don't always join the group as they have season tickets and we pick and choose performances. They have visited various places on their theater days, but none of them were familiar with Carrara's, so I had suggested it. One of our friends made a reservation ahead of time, so the restaurant had a table set up for us in advance. They were ready for us, even though the show let out early and we arrived about 20 minutes before our reservation. Michelle took excellent care of us. Most of the group shared entrees, as they are generously sized, especially the chicken dishes. Dear Hubby and I shared some samples of our respective orders with each other. I was quite hungry and finished my entree of gnocchi. It was supposed to come with pesto sauce, but I thought that would be too rich, so I asked for marinara with a side of pesto. That allowed me to drizzle the pesto sauce on top and enjoy both signature Italian flavors. It was delicious! The gnocchi itself was among the lightest texture I'd ever had, which made it the opposite of heavy. I thoroughly enjoyed it. DH's Chicken Milanese was prepared in a wonderful style, as well. His came with a side salad. It would be nice to have a small potion of pasta with it, I would say. I saw a lot of plates cleaned down to the porcelain with just a smidge of sauce left. One couple especially enjoyed the shrimp pasta dish after having the caprese appetizer. DH and I encouraged the group to check out the dessert options. We followed our own advice. He went for the rum baba pastry, and I tried the Trilogia chocolate masterpiece. I also had a smooth decaf mocha cappuccino with oat milk. No one left hungry or without their taste buds being taken to a happy state. read more

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Went in for dinner on a Friday night. There was live music and we were seated on the other side of the restaurant, so it was a good background noise and we could still talk. Ordered fried calamari and it seems they've returned to the generous portion of veggies added to the calamari (yum). Dinner was the meatball sandwich, which was always good, but if you've come back in the day, it no longer comes with the broccolini. My wife said her fries weren't as crispy as before, but it wasn't a deal breaker. Our werver was attentive and friendly, even catching me when I forgot to put away my credit card . read more

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Wonderful desserts that are not too sweet. The flavors are delicate. The only con is that they are pricey.

Can't say enough... but let just say I had a strange custom request to surprise someone...They absolutely went above and beyond my request the same day. Whoever put this together I am so grateful...you created a fun and special moment for us and deserve more than 5 stars. Oh yeah and they said it tasted amazing too! Thank you so much! read more

I live in Moorpark and frequent Carrara's Pastries. It's always delicious, the coffee is great especially the cappuccino, and my kids always love their gelato ice cream. On one particular occasion, I had a great experience and want to highlight an employee name Talon. He was friendly, energetic and helpful. I appreciate it and hope this business continues to impress. read more

We popped in for dessert and were warmly greeted by the owner. The Frittelle is a decadent fluffy pastry filled with pastry cream and oh so delicious. The Sfogliatelle, a pastry with crispy layers and filled with ricotta cheese and orange zest, is unique and satisfying. We also enjoyed a rum baba dripping with rum. A guitarist was playing live music which really added to the ambience. You can order pastries to go in beautiful gift packaging. It would bring a smile to anyone. read more

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I've been here a few times for the bakery items and they are all soooo yummy!! They have a great selection. This time we went for lunch and ordered the meatball sandwich which was very tasty! They split it for us and put it on two different boards which was appreciated. The truffle fries hardly tasted like truffle and they were cold. The side Caesar salad was disappointing and didn't taste like a Caesar. The service was accommodating to our large group and brought out waters for us which is normally a self service. We also ordered a cake and they sliced it up for us and brought it out after we finished our meal. The ambiance inside is nice as well and there is plenty of seating. read more

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Love the ownership team here always willing to introduce themself, sit maybe a splash of wine & share stories. the specials coming off the menu are always amazing & who can ever say no to a gelato or pastry. Phenomenal what the team pulls out of that little kitchen with care & delight. Cheers mate! read more

Such an amazing bakery. I enjoy trying something new each time we go. I don't think I will ever tire of this place.

The most AMAZING food I've EVER had. Yummy desserts food and snacks. Also really good ice cream. I 100% recommend !!!!! read more

The quality of the pastries has declined over the years. The price keeps going up but the quality is not there anymore. Overpriced for what it is. For example, I purchased a blueberry muffin that lacked flavor and it was overpowered by a metallic flavor which is due to too much baking soda added. The torta de nonna is smaller in size and the dough is not buttery soft. It's just a disappointment for being an Italian bakery. My advice is go back to basics...simplicity and good quality. read more

This place is the best pastry and donut shop in Ventura County. We have been here many times and are always amazed by the high-end quality. It's expensive, but certainly worth it. If you want to impress people, this is the place to come to. You will not be sorry. read more

Carrara's Pastries - Desserts Near Me - Moorpark, California

We come here every-time we visit our friends in Moorpark. The service is always fast and the food is delicious. I recommend the pesto gnocchi and any of their sandwiches. Also don't forget to grab one of their many delicious pastries! read more

The food is great, nothing to rave about. The pastries, however, delicious. Everything is over priced. The layout is clean and bright, but not welcoming. read more

The food was great, the pastries are wonderful. The ambience is also nice. This was our first time eating at this place, we usually just for the pastries to go. Our server did not tend to us very well , didn't check up on us. Which is strange I guess it's something we're not used to . But the young gentleman working at the pastry section provided great and wonderful service. So maybe not eat here just go for the pastries. read more

This is one of my favorite places to pick up treats from. It's perfect for any occasion and they come in beautiful boxes. I picked up some fruit tarts & cannolis to go. I love that there is so much variety and options to choose from. You really can't go wrong with any of the pastries from there! Parking- plenty of spaces in parking lot read more

Carrara's Pastries - Fruit Tart (Crostatine Di Frutta ) & Cannoli - Desserts Near Me - Moorpark, California

Wow 10/10. Went here for the first time and the owner came out and talked to us. He is so kind and truly passionate about his work. We had the turkey and chicken parm panini....truly amazing! Go here, don't hesitate also their pastries are amazing! read more

Carrara's Pastries - Desserts Near Me - Moorpark, California

Not a bad Resturant/bakery/cafe They got in house made pastry's and good food. A lot of seating inside and couple tables outside. Service on is fast and friendly. Tried out the Italian which was good but would be nice if there was some kind of dressing or spread inside. Cannoli wasn't that bad. I will come back for sure to try out more on the menu. read more

Carrara's Pastries - Cannoli - Desserts Near Me - Moorpark, California

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Went to Carrara's for dessert . As usual the dessert was delicious however every time we go the music and/ or musician is so loud you cannot have or enjoy any conversation with your party. This evening we mentioned it to the staff, they didn't even acknowledge or respond. Don't really want to return with the music so bring so loud. read more

Carrara's Pastries - Desserts Near Me - Moorpark, California

We came here for lunch with a large group (10 people), and they were kind enough to reserve the whole patio for us. It was a nice day so it was nice to sit outside, though the inside dining also looked great; they have beautiful slab tables to eat at. All the staff members were very friendly and eager to assist us, and the food was ready pretty quick. It was all delicious as well. We have bought their yogurt cake many times before, and we absolutely love it, but we don't eat here that often. But we should eat here more because it's so good. My wife and I each got pasta dishes. I got the gnocchi pesto (be sure to order a side of bread so you can eat up all the extra sauce!) and she got the vegetable pasta dish. Lots of others got various pastas, salads, and sandwiches, and no one was disappointed. We also got some pastries for desserts. They were all quite tasty. My favorite item was actually the pistachio gelato. The cheesecakes really caught my eye so I got an individual piece of the blueberry one; it was good but the jello-like blueberry topping was one thing I'd change. I'd rather have it be a drizzle over the top. But all in all, fantastic lunch experience, and I would highly recommend. read more

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Good service, fresh and delicious dinner. Great variety of tasty desserts. Definitely recommended! read more

My family and I used to love Carrara's, but it's just not the same now. The food quality has gone downhill and it seems like the whole vibe of the restaurant has changed and not for the good. My husband and daughter's food was okay, but my pasta came out incorrect and it tasted terrible. Our server knew I didn't like it because I told him that I didn't like it and I had barely touched it. Instead of offering any kind of solution he just ignored it. Then when he brought the bill he dropped off a plate full of pastries as an "apology". Unfortunately the pastries came with a fruit fly and we were too disgusted to eat them. This isn't the first time I've noticed fruit flies in the restaurant, but this was the first time I was served a plate with one on it. I showed our server, but once again he was less than helpful. We will not be going back. read more

I think I've been getting pastries at Carraras since around 2012, and I keep going back because they're just that incredible. My go to's are the Cannoli and the Sfolgliatelle but we also get cakes here for birthday or holiday celebrations. Their gelato is also really delicious. This location has tons of easy parking, indoor and outdoor seating, and they also have a lunch/dinner menu. I mostly come here for the sweets, but the times I have eaten savory meals here, they have been very good. The space feels very open and airy with lots of windows to let in natural light, and the service is always top notch. read more

Carrara's Pastries - Cannoli, Fritelle, Pumpkin Tiramisu - Desserts Near Me - Moorpark, California

We've eaten at Carrara's for years and enjoyed the food. Tonight was a huge disappointment. I ordered the chicken Marsala and it was horrible. There was no taste of Marsala and no discernible seasonings. I added salt and pepper but still couldn't eat it. They charge almost $30 for this and it's in my trash. Wow, just wow. Btw, not my pic, food was delivered to my home. read more

Went to Carrara Pastries today since we were in Moorpark for softball tournament. I must say their coffee and pastries are delicious! Beautiful little cafe & great for lunch. Love the energy there, very open and bright. Service was also great, we were quickly served. We had an espresso shot & a hazelnut latte 10/10 . Definitely would go back . #sundayfunday #coffeelovers #buenasvibras read more

Carrara's Pastries - Hazelnut Hot Latte Espresso - Desserts Near Me - Moorpark, California

Obsessed with this place! The restaurant is super cute, the staff are very friendly and the lattes and pastries are delicious. Everytime I visit family I make sure to stop by. Wish they would open a location closer to me. Last visit I ordered a Nutella and a pistachio filled croissants and they were to die for. That pistachio cream is everything, I hope they start selling jars of it. If you haven't tried this place yet make sure you do. read more

Carrara's Pastries - Desserts Near Me - Moorpark, California

We came for the desserts which were delicious but saddened that they only let us sit outside because we didn't order from the main menu. Great for take out but not the vibe staying a while. read more

Carrara's Pastries - Tiramisu - Desserts Near Me - Moorpark, California

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This is a nice place to sit and enjoy a meal with friends. The bruschetta is delicious, the entrées are full of flavor, and the pastries for dessert are phenomenal. The restaurant is well lit, spacious, and very clean. The wait staff is friendly (and patient). This place is a bit expensive- and you certainly get what you pay for. Highly recommended! read more

DELICIOUS!! All of our meals were tasty, hot and the seasoning was perfectly suited to our tastes. Maria was a wonderful server - she was pleasant, helpful, kept our water glasses filled. The restaurant was clean and neat. Tables are spaced out well so you can have a private conversation without overhearing those closest to you. We were too full, even taking home food to go, to have any pasteries..that's my only regret. I'd definitely get the fettuccini alfredo again! read more

Carrara's Pastries - Desserts Near Me - Moorpark, California

Hi I visited there with my family last week and ordered coffee and five desserts. The dessert I ordered was not fresh. When I spoke to the manager, he was not willing to replace the dessert for me. He simply argued with me and told me that everything was fresh from today. It was a cake with vanilla filling in it was bitter and not fresh for all of us. We paid a bill of over $100 and just left feeling embarrassed and disappointed. The location was on Agoura Hills No one answered read more

Worst restaurant in Moorpark!! The manager named Talon was extremely rude and unprofessional to me and my family and made our dining experience feel like we were eating at a cheap soup kitchen cafeteria. As 20 + year residents of Moorpark we often meet friends and family here for dinner, pastries and loved the music. The food was actually extremely bad as well. Very suprising as it was typically pretty good. Tonight will be our last time ever going to Carreras. I will be letting my community know not to eat here. Too bad so sad. . Great job Talon!! read more

Wow. What a great way to get some authentic food here in moorpark. Walking in it doesn't look like it would serve high quality fancy food but it sure does. The tomato sauce has a kick to it that is sooo good. Their pastries are the best part of course. read more