My wife and I LOVE a great Italian market and we LOVED LOVED LOVED our first visit to Etto! All the great things you'd expect in an Italian market and some hard to find things (such as very, very hard to find Fiasconaro traditional Italian cake!). The staff were all so helpful and friendly, led by owner Stephanie. Try it! You'll love it! read more

Ettos little store attached to their restaurant. We come here to buy the big big bag of dried pasta. It lasts us the whole year and it's delicious. We only wish they open a little later since we always miss the time window. We would also like dried pappardelle. They have the refrigerated one, but not dry. They have other items some prepared foods, wines and charcuterie items. read more

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I buy the 2 kg bag of trombe shaped dry pasta about twice a year. It's the best pasta I've had. I've enjoyed the fresh marinara sauce, as well. Get there early in the day, as some of the more popular sauces can sell out. Excellent selection of other ingredients. read more

Etto Pastificio - Pasta primavera that I made using the Etto trombe pasta! - Pasta Shops Near Me - Paso Robles, California

Great mostly Italian products specialty market adjacent to Etto pasta bar. It's a great place to pick up high quality ingredients to make tasty authentic Italian food at home, find great gifts for friends and family, or get a tasty snack for yourself. This is also the meeting point for the Etto pasta factory tour. It was a fun and informative tour where you learn about how much more to pasta there is, especially when made the traditional Italian way, than the stuff from the supermarkets that we grew up with. read more

I loved Etto's restaurant, and their homemade pasta available here in store. Alas, I've gone from being one who orders straight from the menu, no substitutions, trusting chef's palate, to someone who has to watch...everything. For now, it's cooking at home while I learn to manage this disease-induced lifestyle, but I stopped by Etto Pastificio yesterday to see if they had any (gasp!) gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, seed-free options. (SO much to ask!) I thought they'd scoff at me, laugh me out of the place. I was so, SO wrong! Instead, I was welcomed with open arms, walked around the store and shown all sorts of options. Having cooking skills helped, too, so as we wandered, my mind expanded and creativity kicked in. I hadn't even THOUGHT about gnocchi! They had several Italian (not homemade) gluten-free pasta options I brought home to try out. We also talked proteins and I picked some up to experiment with. Tonight's dinner at home, completely on the doc-approved plan was scrumptious: gnocchi, shrimp (also purchased here) sauteed in PasOlivo garlic-infused olive oil, and grilled asparagus. I could get used to this! THANK you to the understanding, knowledgeable friendly staff! read more

A great find for a Monday night meal. Food was excellent and service was good The market next door is amazing read more

Great Italian market located in Tin City. Nice selection of Italian and locally sourced goods. Pasta is superb! If you get a chance take their factory tour nearby. When we make our annual visit this a must-do stop for picnic supplies. Oh... and their wine is delicious! read more

I really want to like this shop, I've been there several times & NEVER gotten any help. Considering the cost of ingredients to make pasta the mark up is exorbitant. Oh well. Except it isn't as tender as they claim. Overworking makes it tough, even at al dente. The lady fingers we bought last trip were incredibly stale. (No best by or use by dating) Even after soaking for Tiramisu, the taste was off & ruined a very special dessert for a birthday celebration. A cordon bleu trained chef suggested I leave a review, so here it is. Unfortunately, the birthday celebrant received an Etto gift card (post poor lady fingers) and likely won't use it based on repeated bad experience with Etto. Save your money folks. It's evident that's all this business cares about. read more

Hopping between wineries in Paso Robles, needed to find a place for a quick bite during lunch time before heading to the next tasting appointment. Recommended by Maury of Caliza winery ( a very good winery in Paso ), we went to this Italian Deli. Ordered 2 sandwiches and 1 flat bread to share. They were all delicious, especially the flat bread. All the breads of the sandwiches were crunchy, toasted just right. Prices were very reasonable. Will definitely come again and try other dishes！ read more

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Etto Pastificio is a great store, their pasta is delicious. I was not a pasta lover before but now I am. All the workers are great and very helpful. My Grandkids love the Tombe pasta! read more

This is my go to for the perfect pasta. When I have friends coming into town, I always stock up on their sauce see what they have fresh on hand. I'm partial to their ravioli and pappardelle pasta. Fresh and frozen options. There are so many foody items to experiment with and always turns out great. I've learned so much from the staff, from how to freeze fresh pasta to the best olives to add or only eat on the side. Love this market. read more

We loved everything we are just want everyone to come out and taste it for yourselves. Even the desserts read more

Etto Pastificio - This is the big crowd joining eating besides us. We loved our meals and desserts. - Pasta Shops Near Me - Paso Robles, California

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You must stop in Etto Pastificio when in Paso Robles. It's kinda a checklist item, to be frank. If you arrive there early enough from out-of-town or want to sample their pasta first hand, then try out Etto Pasta Bar which seems to be connected to the market. I didn't get to eat there when we visited, but my friends did, and they swore by it. However, it seems like the other local restaurants that we ate at might be sourcing their pasta from this market as well because the freshness of the pasta we had could not be beat. I imagined what being in Italy would be like since I've never been yet. I also love how things are organized in this market. You can purchase dry or freshly made pasta in their refrigerator. They are labeled if you're an amateur eater like me. They also offer various sauces that you can use from tomato based, cream based, pesto, etc. with fresh produce you can add to enhance the flavors of whatever you plan to cook. This store is especially great if you're renting an AirBnB and want to take a break from eating out. Even if you want to buy some olives or make your own charcuterie board, you can definitely find your essential items here. We wanted to keep our Paso Robles experience going so thank goodness we had a cooler to transport our fresh pasta, cheeses, and pasta sauce in to enjoy that evening. It was so worth it since finding fresh pasta in Los Angeles is hard to find. Thank you Etto Pastificio for your offerings. You just raised the bar for me on what an ultimate pasta dining experience should be like. read more

Etto Pastificio - Fresh tagliatelle (amazing!) - Pasta Shops Near Me - Paso Robles, California

The Etto retail shop, adjacent to Etto restaurant, carries a nice assortment of fresh pastas, homemade sauces, olive oil, and pretty much all you'd need for a pasta dinner. Clean and well merchandised, this is a great way to take home some of Etto's staple food items. read more

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When you're married to an Italian, and one who loves to cook, a shop like Etto Pastificio is a MUST! My hubby and I were visiting Paso Robles for a few days and made a point to visit this awesome Italian specialty shop/pasta factory/market. We were instantly transported to Italia, and missing the culture and amazing food there! Well fear not, because between the fresh pastas, sauces, San Marzano tomatoes, olive oils, wine, desserts, and more, we could at least eat like we were back in the beautiful country! Etto is more than a pasta factory (which is what "Pastificio" means in Italian for those that don't know). They have countless quality items, both imported from Italy and locally produced, to make some incredibly authentic and delicious Italian meals for yourself or tutta la famiglia (all of the family)! The selection is vast, and the customer service is friendly and welcoming. They pride themselves on bringing the best of pasta to CA using the highest quality ingredients, and the best Italian craft pasta technique and style (a little fact I read on their website). Etto is also family-owned which makes it all the more inviting to shop and eat here. Mangia bene (eat well)! read more

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Came across this gem of a place and I love that you can find so many delicious and FRESH items here! Produce right as soon as you walk in, fresh pasta that is refrigerated and ready for you to take home and eat for lunch or dinner, bread available for purchase (ready to eat!!) and cheese and meats available to go with whatever you decide to eat for the evening. It's pretty small in there, but large enough to find some treats and get whatever your Italian (or not) heart desires! read more

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I'm confused why everytime I place an order for pick up, they (Etto owners) short me items. And when I tell them this, they give me attitude. It's unfortunate you can't give people the items they have paid for. I'll be buying from other better companies now. read more

First time visit but not the last , got the lasagna and eggplant parmigiana for Xmas 2025, I was impressed with the store, service and the food, so much so that I went next door to their restaurant and got tiramisu & ricotta/ pistachio for desert, it's over in Tin city just off hwy 101 . Well worth taking the exit and the time, thank you guys ..... read more

What a find in Paso. I've been here so many times but no idea it even existed. The food was vey tasty and fresh. The service was amazing. Pasta was fresh and the meat ball was large. We also tried the lasagna. So many layers of delicious goodness. You can see the care they put into making a lasagna. Thank you ! read more

Incredible local shop. I don't live in the area but when I'm in town, Etto is a "must stop." Great 00 flour, fresh pasta and specialty food items the make a meal go from good to great! Love Etto - 5 stars! read more

This is a very cool and inspiring Italian product store located in the Tin Alley development. It has all types of pasta, sauces, spreads and treats; unique and interesting. Having read about their pasta I purchased several boxes plus a bag, but yet to try them. They are available in a variety of sizes from small to humungous bags. They also had a very intriguing pistachio spread that I can't wait to try out. They have a woman walking about answering questions she said the spread is good on biscotti and other sweet desserts. It's a nice store and well worth the stop. read more

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What's da matter u? Why u not shop here yet? Having grown up with Italians in Brooklyn, this place is a must for fresh Pasta & more. Since I have been busy, going all over the county as a MRC Volunteer giving out vitally needed vaccines, I look for almost any excuse to stop by both here & nearby Negranti's, one for my Pasta/Meatball fix, & the other for my Sheepsmilk Ice-cream addiction. The owner, Brian, and the other ladies who work here are quite nice & very helpful with tips. I needed to double check the proper way to cook fresh Pasta just to confirm what I read & did on my own. If you do not do it right, you will end up with a sticky starchy overdone mess. Brief guide to Pasta cooking: 0- Take Pasta out of fridge to warm to room temp. ideally. 1- Use ample water & do not place too much cold pasta in the water. 2- Water should be at a rolling boil & not overly cooled by cold pasta. 3- Cook fresh pasta for only 4 minutes or so, while stirring. 4- Drain & immediate put into pan with your choice of sauce. 5- Add some extras like chopped veggies/herbs & more garlic/cheese. 6- Plate it & add their meatballs or choice of sausage. My fav sauce type: Various amounts of butter, heavy cream, tons of garlic, onion, fresh ground fine pepper, Applewood/Alderwood smoked salt, Parma cheese, touch of lemon/ EVOO, Options: Shitake Mushrooms [or powder], White Anchovies, Red/Yellow peppers. Of course, Etto has a whole bunch of other stuff that will go with your meals, such as wine, anchovies, veggies, canned, or bottled dried goods. They have been doing a good job with being COVID-safe & please follow the stores safety guidelines, since some of the staff need to be extra-careful. Please respect that no matter what you believe. Also just down the block in Tin City there is a fine local Award winning EVOO Olive place that grows their olives in nearby Creston. Whatever you do, do not add oil to your boiling pasta, since it then blocks the uptake of sauce. The only other Italian Deli style places in SLO county that I am aware of, is at Guiseppe's Express or De Palos in Pismo Beach. GE has great NYC Pizza by the slice or whole pie, & some nice Deli items, but do not make fresh pasta. DP has quite a few ready made Italian dishes & soups for take out, and makes some nice sandwiches, but again, do not make fresh pasta. While some may think that they are getting fresh pasta or raviolis at some area supermarkets or TJ's, they are not. It is far from fresh and is merely un-dried pasta. While may be better than dried, it is generally too chewy & does not have the tender mouth feel of Etto's fine pasta. WARNING: Etto's Fresh Pasta is HABIT forming! Thanks Brian & crew! read more

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Yum, yum, yum! This is my new favorite go to spot for a delicious meal in PR. Their pastas are amazing, the staff is always great, and they are dog friendly (patio in the back). If you want to get something to go, they have a delicious array of sandwiches at lunchtime that you can get for a picnic or snack. I always make a stop at the market nextdoor because they have a wonderful assortment of Italian products and limited seasonal produce that is so good! Highly recommend you check it out. read more

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Well, after going to this place, I read the reviews later. Seems like most people went to the store and bought pasta and food to go. I had done a little drinking nearby so I had to get something to eat. I didn't realize this was basically small plates and you should get more than one item to mix. I ended up with three meatballs, which were good but no pasta and my husband had a small bowl of pasta. We both like the food, but didn't really realize we should've ordered some more. Also, I forgot to take pictures. When we got there, it was probably 530 on a Friday night. Wasn't too crowded then by the time we left, it was crowded. The service was fine. I didn't get the service name as I opted out for a receipt. The ambience was OK. Lots of tables. read more

The food is fresh, bright clean flavors, service excellent, staff friendly and knowledgeable. A pleasant and relaxing vibe here, inside or on patio. The adjoining Italian specialty shop is akin to a child on Christmas for this Italian home cook. I love shopping here. Not only high quality homemade pastas, but also myriad Italian imports. Etto produces delicious sauces, meals, and much more. The shop is a treasure trove of imported legumes, assorted dried, canned, bottled products including mushrooms, anchovies, clams, peppers, oils and so much more! The tin of assorted mushrooms from Italy are unbelievably delicious and unlike anything we've ever found in US (think pizza, soups, sauces). The coolers are bursting with highest quality cheeses, meats, olives and other charcuterie. They even have pre-rolled porchetta! (I have one on "stand by" in my fridge for unexpected food emergencies). We also always buy a package or two of Pinsa, Roman flat bread ready to take home, sauce up and add mozzarella and bake for a delicious quick appetizer or meal. Great store, fun and beautiful restaurant. You can't possibly be disappointed here read more

Bought the baguette, cheese and salami. $28 for a small stick of salami but it was sooooo worth it. My mistake was not having a knife to cut the salami. Kind gentleman behind the counter lent me a clean knife and cutting board. I was so grateful for his kindness and his suggestion for the salami. It was spot on delicious!!!! read more

Update: I still LOVE ETTO! If you are looking for the perfect meal you must check out their frozen ravioli in the back. Each bag is around $15 (It's about 4 servings). They have rotating flavors like lemon, Kansas City BBQ, Korean Short Rib, Mushroom and more! Cook the ravioli at home with one of their compound butters for a few cents or just top it with olive oil, salt, and pepper! I do this all the time for my guests and they think I'm a rockstar! read more

Super cute store with fresh pasta. One of the ladies at the front was super friendly and took the time to explain more about the products and the history of the store. We ended up taking two types of pasta and fresh cheese. read more

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You walk up to the register to order and food is delivered to the table. Highly recommend sitting outside! There's a little waterfall that creates a quaint atmosphere. Absolutely order the lasagna! It comes in a personal skillet and is broiled so the cheese and edges have a delicious crisp! The portions are wonderful. The salad had a little too much dressy but was tasty! The meatballs and homemade sandwiches and chips are also yummy! read more

Brilliant place. Delicious food. Reasonably priced. Haven't had a bad item yet. Friendly staff comfortable atmosphere. What's not to love. Store next door has all sorts of great items too! read more

What can I say. Support Etto! We went to the shop on Valentine's Day. I have been here a few times and I'm always ready to return. This trip I stocked up with fresh soup, pasta sauce, fresh pasta which freezes well I should add, dry pasta, rice balls and Bread Bike bread, dinner rolls and a few other items. Smiling while writing this morning! The pasta bar was super busy and not unexpected. It was after all Valentine's Day. Next time. read more

This review is for the next door restaurant version (Pasta Bar, this listing is for their store -- they are separate businesses) Yelp is incorrectly listing this review here. Came here on the second day of the soft opening thanks to a referral from Nick at Union Sacre. Etto Pasta Bar is next to Etto, the original pasta / fine Italian food shop in Tin City. We walked in to the restaurant, which they flipped in just 5 weeks from the previous restaurant in the space. It's clearly new, the shiny metal is mostly gone and the staff are super friendly and well informed, impressive for the second day of a soft opening. I ordered waaaaaaay too much food. I ordered the local beef ragu radiatori, vegetable sandwich, polpette, and focaccia. The pasta was cooked super nicely and the flavor profile of the sauce was great, I just wish there was a tad more beef in it. The vegetable sandwich was quite enjoyable but I wouldn't get it again unless I'm a time crunch, the other dishes stand out too much. The focaccia was nice but not the best I've ever had. My wife looooved the olive tapenade that accompanied it. In my view it was okay, but not the strong olive flavor that I expected, The meatballs were great, I have no idea what's in them but I thoroughly enjoyed them and the red sauce they were in. Etto pasta bar is a huge improvement to the tin city food scene and while it's not perfect, it's a great place to stop while in Tin City for tastings. read more

We love this small but impressive Italian shop. Sometimes we pick up items for creating a picnic to take to a nearby tasting room. Other times we're stocking up on hard-to-find Italian specialty items. Every time we pick up local organic produce, freshly made bread, and a few house-made items for an easy and delicious dinner. And we always look forward to going back for more! read more

Such a cute little market filled with a Italian treats. I'll let you know how the pasta is once we try it. It looks great. The place is a great stop in tin city. Parking is easy - at least we found a spot rather easy on the street. Around lots of good walking options as well. read more

Etto makes my missing trips to Italy just a little bit better. When we do at home date night, we often find ourselves coming here for their delicious sauces and homemade pastas. Pair that their mini cheesecakes and you're good to go. Etto was also my first introduction to Mighty Cap Mushrooms, which are one of my favorite local purveyors. They also have a great selection of Italian groceries and hard to find imported delicacies. Even if you're just coming in to look around, it's a great find. read more

Picked up the yummiest fresh pasta and chili sauce from Etto this weekend. My son and I absolutely adored the squid ink pasta. I called myself making a bianci & neri at home done in a shrimp, garlic, butter, oregano, salt, pepper, chili flakes, spinach and the calabrian chili sauce (from Etto - soooo good!) and it was perfection!!! I wish I'd purchased more but I have a pasta maker at home that I really should be using to make our own pasta that I swore I'd start doing since I last visited Italy. I'll surely return to Etto each time I'm in the area and I'm super curious about their ramen set, really wish I could have got my hands on one of those kits - sounds delish! Great service, perfect shop, and really just the icing on the cake after our tasting at Giornata. I see how the two pair perfectly with one another although when I had both bookmarked I had no idea the relation. I picked up a couple bottles of the Giornata's Sangiovese and Barbera which would really be nice with the fresh pastas from Etto and many other meals, so be sure to visit both! That's my pro tip ;) read more

The food is excellent. The outdoor dining is so charming and serene with the waterfall.

What a fantastic find! Heard about this place on the Where Wine Takes You podcast. Made a point of stopping to buy pasta. So many choices. I bought two boxes of dried pasta and some frozen ravioli to bring home, and I am anxious to try some of it. They also sell wine that they make and sell in their Tin City store (Giornatta), antipasto things, olive oils, vinegars, fresh meats such as pork sausage, pasta sauces, deli things. Everything was so tempting and I could have spent a fortune. Definitely will stop here each time I visit Paso. read more

We felt the food was average here. The meatball appetizer was tasty but then things kinda went downhill from there. The pesto and tomato bucatini was very under seasoned and I had to ask for Parmesan which looked like it came from a green container. Italian sausage had no char. The lasagne was average. Service was Ok but nothing to make us want to recommend this place. read more

This was my first visit to Etto and I was welcomed immediately. I appreciate when the staffers ask if they can help me and/or point out their newer items. They were very knowledgeable regarding the greens and mushrooms. I was also tempted with samples of their spicy & sweet nuts and mixed nut brittle. Super nice people here. I ended up buying sun dried tomatoes, octopus, and the spicy nuts I sampled. They have so many true Italian foods, cheeses, meats, pastas and other goodies that I spent a good hour looking through everything. I called my friends to come by and they grabbed pasta, cheese curds, sausages and coffee. We were all happy with the nice staffers and selections of goods. I will definitely come back. read more

Etto Pastificio - Making pasta and cheesecake behind the barrier. - Pasta Shops Near Me - Paso Robles, California