I recommend having the chicken Alfredo. This place is like a hidden gem. Definitely give it a try

What a pleasant surprise! This place serves fantastic food right by the ocean. The service was incredibly fast - I got my truffle pasta literally about five minutes after ordering. The prices were reasonable, the atmosphere was great, and the food exceeded my expectations. I ordered the Truffle Pasta and it was absolutely delicious. One thing I really appreciated was the attention to presentation. Compared to the places next door, my meal came out quickly on a beautiful plate at a nice wooden table, while people at a neighboring restaurant were still waiting 15+ minutes for burgers, had to pick up their own food, and everything was served in disposable containers. It really feels like Fabios Pasta puts extra effort into quality and the overall dining experience. Highly recommend this place! read more

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Fresh pasta right next to the beach, what else would you need? Came to celebrate my friend's bday w a nice chill day at the beach and Fabio's was a great spot to eat at. The prices are fair and while the portions might look small on a plate it was actually the perfect size for us. Both our bolognese and Alfredo pasta were great and we really appreciated the heaters as it definitely got chilly. Cant wait to return to Venice Beach again! read more

Fabios Pasta - Italian Near Me - Venice, California

My favorite pasta place in all of SoCal. Great outdoor seating under the sun. Locals know a lot of the food on the boardwalk can be a ripe off that lacks in taste. Not here! Pasta is al dente every time. Sauces are full of flavor and seasonings. Proteins are cooked right. Easy access ordering window is effective and efficient. Love stopping by here weekly. read more

A friend introduced me to this spot recently, and honestly... I get the hype! The unassuming window by Venice beach serving up delicious pasta, that you can enjoy under the sun with the sound of the waves - what's not to love!? I got spaghetti with pesto and burrata, and my friend got spaghetti alla vongole with shrimp. They were both fresh, perfectly cooked, and delicious! And decent portions too. If you are a pasta purist, you might wince at the chicken alfredo, but my friend, you are in the US after all. Fabio is incredibly friendly and treats you like a guest in his home. Highly recommend stopping by for plate of pasta, and stroll by the beach to burn it off. PS: Ask for chili flakes if you want a bit more of a kick! read more

Fabios Pasta - Italian Near Me - Venice, California

WOW! What a surprise! Fabios Pasta is truly a hidden gem, the kind of cozy spot you might walk past but absolutely shouldn't. We came on a beautiful sunny day and immediately noticed how warm and personal the atmosphere felt. It was so sweet watching the owner interact with a regular, he knew their name and their usual order, which says a lot about the kind of place this is. My partner and I stopped by for a light bite and shared the fettuccine truffle mushroom pasta and their homemade tiramisu. The pasta was perfect, creamy, well-seasoned, and the truffle flavor was balanced (not overpowering like it can be at other places). You can really taste the care in the food. Fabio himself is incredibly welcoming and truly embodies the heart of Italian hospitality. If you're anywhere near Venice Beach, definitely give this place a try and support a local gem. You won't regret it! read more

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Fabio's is one of my favorite gem homemade pasta spots. It's literally a hole in the wall! The best part is that it's 10 steps from the beach so you can enjoy your pasta while you watch the sunset. Perfect date night or hang with friends! The staff is so friendly and as a resident homemade pasta connoisseur, the food is a 10/10! read more

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Food was yummy here!! Prices aren't actually as cheap because some sauces and add ons are more... Service is quick and they bring the food to you once you order. Outside is cute on the beach in the alley! Heaters too read more

Fabios Pasta - Alfredo Bolognese Garlic bread - Italian Near Me - Venice, California

Delicious handmade pasta with an ocean view at a reasonable price? I don't think I can recommend Fabio's enough. Fabio himself was extremely kind and recommended some great pairings. Despite him being the only one working, our food was out very quick. The pasta itself was perfectly cooked with a nice texture. Both sauces were also very fresh, flavorful, and creamy. Solid portion sizes too. You order at the counter and sit outside. Either they call your name or bring it out to you. It can get a little cold at night, but there are heat lamps thoughtfully placed out by the tables. Lots of vegetarian and vegan options as well. The beautiful bowls are also such a memorable and unique touch. 100% recommend and I will certainly be back! read more

Fabios Pasta - fusilli + black truffle + italian sausage - Italian Near Me - Venice, California

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This place is a hidden gem! Big variety of pasta that can be customized with different sauces and toppings for very reasonable price. It has seating outside overlooking the ocean and by the boardwalk - perfect for a beautiful sunny day. Very friendly staff. I'll be coming back again soon! read more

Fabios Pasta - Menu - Italian Near Me - Venice, California

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Entrées: * Gnocchi Bolognese - rich, tomato-forward, and comforting. Adding sausage was a great choice and balanced the dish really well. * Rigatoni Alfredo (with chicken) - creamy, smooth, and satisfying. The chicken added extra protein and made it more filling without being too heavy. Overall: Fabio's is a great choice if you're looking for a casual, local-feeling spot near the beach. Dining outside with the ocean breeze really enhances the Venice experience. It can be a little challenging to find a table during busy times, but it's worth it. Service & Ambience: The owner was especially friendly and welcoming, which made the experience feel warm and personal. The seating area is shared with other businesses, so be sure to sit only at tables designated for the restaurant. Out of courtesy, we also returned our plates after finishing, which felt fitting for the laid-back, local setup. read more

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Food was cold and tasted microwaved * Cute online, disappointing in person * Service felt passive aggressive * Overall okay, but wouldn't return read more

Fabios Pasta - Cicao de Pepe - Italian Near Me - Venice, California

Such a cute unassuming place in a side street off the Venice boardwalk. Just far enough to escape the noise. Cute walk up counter order, with quick service, and outdoor patio seating with heat lamps at night. The food was so fresh, the spaghetti feeling a little extra a la dente. The portions are very generous. We shared a cacio e pepe spaghetti and black truffle papparadelle pasta with added mushrooms. Dont forget the garlic bread, you could every table raving about it next to us! I preferred the truffle pasta over the pepe but they were both nice and creamy! read more

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We went for a friends birthday dinner and I'm so glad I joined. I never knew this little gem existed. You almost don't know this place is there as it's literally a door in the wall with a Window. We ordered a plethora of items and everything was delicious. I especially liked the ravioli that was textured perfectly. The pesto was also really good as well as the spicy rigatoni. We completed the evening with a homemade tiramisu and it was everything I hoped it would be. Fabio was as fabulous as his food! He was smiling the entire time and you could tell took pride in what he cooked. I will certainly return! read more

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A little pasta shop around venice beach. Pasta is delicious, the server is wonderful. read more

Fabios Pasta - Pesto pasta - Italian Near Me - Venice, California

4.5 stars Got the arrabiata rigatoni with burrata. The burrata was delicious. The rigatoni was nice and al dente. The arrabiata sauce was not bad. There is seating next to the beach. Great ambiance. The food was cooked pretty quickly. read more

Insanely delicious, adorable little spot. We went on a Friday evening and could easily get a table. Family owned, quick service. Highly recommend. read more

Fabios Pasta - Pesto, bolognese, ravioli - Italian Near Me - Venice, California

I ordered the potato gnocchi with the black truffle sauce and added burrata. The gnocchi was cooked perfectly and the sauce was so beautifully balanced with black truffle. My boyfriend ordered the ravioli with marinara sauce and added Italian sausage as suggested by the gentleman taking our order. Ravioli was amazing! read more

Fabios Pasta - Ravioli - Italian Near Me - Venice, California

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Located on a small food alley on Venice Beach, Fabio's lives up to it's high rating. They serve delicious pasta, in a fabulous location with friendly service. It was a little before lunch rush when we got here so the only wait was for the food prep. It's a small counter at a dutch door where you order, like all the restaurants along this alley. My fam was able to spread out and get their own thing so in that way the location is great as well. My daughter ate here and I mopped up the left overs. The staff brought the food to our table and offered to geind pepper and parm on o the food. An unexpectedly nice gesture. I would highly recommend Fabio's if you're in the area and looking for Italian food. read more

This was some of the best pasta I've ever had and the gentleman working the front counter was very sweet. read more

Fabios Pasta - Ricotta spinach pasta - Italian Near Me - Venice, California

This place is the real deal. Fabio, the owner, is truly Italian -- from Northern Italy -- and you can taste that authenticity in every bite. It's very much a hole-in-the-wall setup: you order at the counter, pay, and then Fabio personally brings your food to one of the small tables set up outside. The whole experience is minimal, efficient, and completely focused on quality. As an Italian born and raised in Italy, I find it very hard to eat pasta outside of Italy without being disappointed -- but this place is a true testament to how it should be done. The pasta is fresh, and the ingredients are divine. We tried the fettuccine with truffle and mushrooms and the rigatoni with basil and shrimp. We pretty much licked the plates clean. The outdoor seating is simple and cute, tucked into a little alley just a few steps from Venice Beach. It can get a bit breezy with the ocean air -- we visited in February -- but they have several outdoor heat lamps placed around the tables. I'd still recommend bringing an extra layer just in case. Being Venice Beach, you'll likely see some quirky characters strolling by, but that's part of the atmosphere. Parking-wise, there are paid lots nearby, but they can be expensive. I'd suggest parking a few streets away in the residential area where you can usually find free street parking. read more

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Food was delicious and staff were very funny and friendly! Definitely recommend and would come back again! read more

After discovering this gem on Instagram I am happy to confirm that it is everything you want from a pasta restaurant. We ordered 3 dishes and each one had its unique flavour. Too delicious! The weather was blustery so we were forced to drive 25 minutes back home. Yet the food still tasted great, the pasta properly al dente. Very hard to find anything not to like and the Boss is very amicable! Looking forward to getting back there to enjoy a sunset meal by the beach. Dolce Vita! read more

Delicious and freshly made pasta right on the Venice Beach boardwalk! This spot has a variety of pasta options and sauce options to choose from with a variety of proteins and toppings to complete your pasta! Every order is made once you place it and it comes in a beautiful blue plate. I chose to get the Pappardelle with Arrabiata sauce with italian sausage and fresh burrata. It was simply amazing. The pappardelle was al dente and the arrabiata sauce had a great kick of spice and great tomato flavor. There was plenty of italian sausage in my plate and the fresh burrata on top was delicious and creamy. Eating my pasta on a colder night for dinner at one of the tables outside with people bustling around provided a unique and great atmosphere. The person helping me order was quite friendly and answered any questions I had. There is parking available in one of the nearby lots or you can park on one of the streets read more

Fabios Pasta - Pappardelle with Arrabiata sauce and fresh Burrata on top and Italian sausage - Italian Near Me - Venice, California

Definitely a safe and convenient choice for when you just want a quick dinner to end your night in the area. Super friendly and fun staff charming area however seating can't always be guaranteed. Now food is totally fine nothing too complex. Surprisingly fantastic bpunce on the pappardelle and meaty sauce but my gosh that cheese on top was cold and not melted in any way so kind of a let down. Raviolis were pretty decent nice filling but mild sauce. Overall a very nice meal after spending a day shopping and walking. read more

Fabios Pasta - Pappardelle and Ricotta Spinach Ravioli - Italian Near Me - Venice, California

Fabios Pasta truly has the best pasta I have ever tried. You can taste the freshness of the Ingredients and you can feel the love that goes into each plate. It's an experience. I highly recommend. Grazie Fabioooo! read more

Service is amazing and Mike was amazing! And so I hate to be brutally honest but Food on the other hand, lacked in flavor. It looks good but trust me, it is not worth the price and just not worth it in general. The prices are expensive and the food isn't even decently good so I'm actually very confused as to why there is so many good reviews. read more

Fabios Pasta - Expensive and NOT WORTH IT. Food is not even a little bit good :( Very confused about all the good reviews - Italian Near Me - Venice, California

Absolutely delicious. I cannot recommend this spot enough. The pasta was absolutely incredible. Such a great price too for the massive portion they give. I got the fettuccini with marinara and burrata, such a classic and delicious pairing. The pasta is very obviously made in house from scratch, because it is so much better than other local pasta spots. My friend got the fettuccini with Alfredo sauce and loved it too! The tables outside in the sun are such a great addition, and the beautiful bowls they serve the pasta in really adds to the comfort of the whole experience. I will be coming back frequently, and bringing everyone I know. If you are nearby, you MUST stop at Fabio's. read more

Fabios Pasta - Italian Near Me - Venice, California

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Great place ! Pasta is genuinely good and you can taste its Italian originality. Fair price and a must try ! Thank you read more

It was one of the best pasta in a very long time. The vibe was amazing. The two chiefs were in such a good vibe, smiling all the time and keeping a good family vibe. It's so important. When we go and pay for food to enjoy to get the vibe with that. The pasta was so fresh and made exactly like Italy I'm Italian so I know how pasta needs to be read more

It is May 23, 2025. I am on a recreational trip by myself. This is my first time to stop into Fabio. It's situated along a series of shops and restaurants lining the Venice Beach walk. Today the weather was absolutely perfect. You will see from the pictures that Fabio is a small kitchen,. The outside seating is comfortable and fits the atmosphere of beach life. The menu, has extensive choices and combinations that one can do. I went with potato and gnocchi and a mushroom sauce. It was absolutely perfect. The gnocchi were tender but from enough not to be mushy. The sauce was exquisite. I had a Pellegrino, but they do have alcohol choices available. There was lovely live guitar music outside in the middle of the afternoon. This is a tremendous experience. I love places like this. Small but very high-quality and very intimate feeling. Burn outside in the ocean breeze is a real treat. read more

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Spaghetti Bolognese requested spicy, was perfect! Fresh in house made pastas, and the tiramisu was very good. This place is definitely a hidden gem read more

Me and my two kids randomly wanted pasta near the beach and found this place online and decided to try it And mama mia were we 100% satisfied with their fresh Italian pasta , wow. Definitely 5 stars .. next to the ocean breeze . Yummmy!!! Creamy fresh flavorful the pasta was the perfect texture i will be going back! read more

Fabios Pasta - Alfredo , chicken - Italian Near Me - Venice, California

The dishes were so flavorful, and with the pasta made fresh I could have kept eating! Fabio is also an excellent owner and host. We were waiting on the bench for a table to clear up and instead Fabio brought out a table to us. This small gesture allowed all customers to drink wine and be merry without feeling rushed! Perfect Friday night date, can't wait to be backs read more

Fabios Pasta - The pesto burrata and the rigatoni gnocchi was so good that we ordered another dish after eating this! - Italian Near Me - Venice, California

Came here for lunch with my mom. I ordered a pesto sauce and she got bolognese. We both got burrata. Service is at the door and they were very nice. Food is pretty good and I think their in house pasta is done quite well. My main complaint is that the sauce is actually quite bland. I didn't get a lot of flavor even when I scooped up all the sauce. Overall if you're at Venice looking for a nice meal in the area or something to eat while you're enjoying a beach day you could do a lot worse but as far as specifically pasta I think you can easily find much better pasta within a 5 mile radius. Plus you'd be able to get table service. read more

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Solid spot for fresh, homemade pasta. You can really taste the quality in the noodles, and the sauces are rich without being heavy. Portions are filling and prices feel fair for the quality. It's casual, quick, and satisfying perfect when you're craving comforting Italian food done right. read more

Disappointed. I got the basil pesto rigatoni with burrata cheese. It looked delicious, but unfortunately my pasta was cold like it had been sitting out for an hour and hard to chew. It was definitely harder than al dente which is how I like my pasta. The basil pesto lacked flavor. The guy who took my order was friendly and I got my order within 25min with 5 people ahead of me. read more

Fabios Pasta - Basil pesto rigatoni with burrata - Italian Near Me - Venice, California

I loved this pasta. It was so fresh. Like others said in previous reviews, the bolognese was a little bland. But maybe that's how it's supposed to taste? The employees were really friendly! read more

Perfect setting for dining al fresco. Not only is the location great, the food is delicious and the service is top notch, Mike and Ron always greet you with a smile. I always know ill leave here with a full belly and a happy heart. Cheers! read more

I'm so surprised this place doesn't have more reviews! My friend introduced me to Fabios, which he described as one of his favorite places as an LA local. It is just steps from Venice Beach, so we stopped by here for lunch before heading towards the water. The seating was outdoors, but we got lucky to find some shade in early afternoon when we went. The owner wasn't there on the day that we went, but his friend was there instead. He was very friendly and you could tell he cared about giving us the best experience possible. The food was homemade and definitely worth the wait. We ordered the black truffle fettuccine and the mushroom pappardelle, both of which were very delicious. The portion sizes were more than enough for us, so I brought some home and it was just as good when reheated. I would go to Venice Beach again just to have Fabios pasta. I can see why my friend loves this place so much and am curious to try the basil pesto sauce with a different pasta, all topped with burrata next. I'll be sure to bring at least one more friend so we can try the ravioli, too! read more

Fabios Pasta - mushroom pappardelle - Italian Near Me - Venice, California

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