We adore this local gem. Local tip they have a few private parking spots the back through the alley so you have the choice of street parking or their private parking. We had a large group of 13 and every single one of us are still raving about our meal. It was not rushed at all, the servers are so sweet and caring. Everything was delicious, the flowers on the table, seasonal touches through out. Its a gem of a spot that deserves every once of success. They get busy but are always worth the wait for pick up or dine in. read more

We got a salty pizza that we couldn't eat. Usually, we never return meals, but we politely asked the waiter to make us something else while one slice of the pizza was left on the table. The waiter put our replacement order last, and it took 35 minutes to get the second meal. Meanwhile, we had to feed our 2-year-old son because he was extremely hungry. It honestly felt like the waiter, or maybe even the chef, purposely made us a very small pasta portion compared to the usual size. To be fair, the pasta itself wasn't bad. We then asked for another pasta dish (our third order). When we asked the waiter for the ETA, she told us it would take 35 minutes or more. We were shocked -- 35 minutes for a pizza that normally takes 8-9 minutes to make? I worked in professional restaurants for 8 years, and it should not take more than 10-12 minutes, maybe 15 minutes max. At that point, we refused to stay and asked for the check. By the way, the restaurant wasn't even busy. They still charged us for the slice of pizza, and honestly, I don't mind the money. What bothered me was that the pizza was not good, and when we brought up the issue, the waiter didn't seem to care at all about the service or the long wait times. read more

Service definitely needs improvement. Place was HOT !! I needed more water, but waitress was nowhere to be found. I've been here plenty of times and service has always seemed to be an issue. Not ever with me personally, but with the parties I've come with. We've experienced servers forgetting plates or bringing food out when everyone else is already done eating. I could see this place being better suited for smaller parties or couples, or maybe they just need more servers. Either way, when it gets busy it seems like this is where the issues start. This time I came on my lunch and the food came out fairly quick, no issues. Portions are on the smaller end. I do like that the pasta is made in house and the chef makes it all fresh. Lasagna was a good size and tasty, I just personally didn't care for the sauce too much. Still worth trying though! The pasta was fresh and soft. The mushroom ravioli - 1000/10 !! Loved every bite! The pasta tasted sooo fresh and the sauce was chefs kiss ! Boy oh boy do I love flan and let me telll you.. this one knocked it out the park! Never have I ever had an orange flan before and it was soooo AMAZING. Texture was perfect and exactly the way I like it! Also loved that it wasn't super sweet. Creme brulee - 1000/10 ! I would come back on less busy days and avoid weekends, but definitely try it for yourself! Street parking is available, but fills up fast on busy days. I'm pretty sure you can reserve the back patio too for bigger groups or celebrations which is cool. Just keep the food wait and service in mind. read more

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Had to update my review because the last two times we've been here it was pretty underwhelming. Tonight our seice. Maria took our drinks orders and then meal orders after droppung of our iced teas. She didnt come back until 30 min later with our dishes. She rushed off before we could ask for refills. We had to ask for her to be notified that we wanted refills on our iced teas. The pesto that accompanied our pork maiale was very thin and clear in color. We got a side of pesto which was creamy and green. The pork was a little dry. The mushroom ravioli was excellent, as usual. The shrimp and risotto was pretty good but the shrimp wasn't cleaned which gave me the ick. read more

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This place is a Hidden Gem in Chula Vista! Truly a hidden treasure. Had some of the best Pastas and Bruschetta I have ever had. Everything was fresh and delicious. Looks like you step back in time and into an old school Italian restaurant. The service was wonderful and again the food was truly delicious. Definitely coming here again, read more

Italgo Pasta Bar - Linguine with cream sauce and a roasted half chicken. So so so good! - Italian Near Me - Chula Vista, California

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Sorry for the late review... 08/06/25 - Went here with friends around 6pm. There is not dedicated parking for this restaurant, only street parking. From the outside, just looks like a small door and with a small window but it's actually bigger inside. This is more on the older decor, but not bad at all. I ordered the pasta with mushrooms and steak with it. I ordered my steak medium and they did a good job. My dish was so yummy. I also ordered a drink this time. I had the white sangria and it was soooo refreshing and yummy. Also tried the red one and it was good too. I preferred the white one though. This was my second time here and both time I enjoyed my dishes. Staff is also very attentive. Very happy with the food and experience here, highly recommend. read more

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The pasta itself is nice and bouncy. Sauces were rich and creamy. The maccheroni and cheese said crab meat, but it's flavorless, you could say it felt misleading. I wasn't familiar with this dish, and would've preferred something else. The chicken carbonara has pork in it. This was a special item so it didn't have a descriptor. Although it was a nice surprise for us, it may not be for someone who can't eat pork, so be forewarned. The home bread was excellent is a must if you come here. Overall, 3/5. Service was average and we were seated quickly on a Thursday night. Food was 3.5/5, felt okay for pasta but nothing to write home about. read more

Italgo Pasta Bar - Chicken Carbonara - Italian Near Me - Chula Vista, California

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Wow I mean I make the best lasagna and I have not yet found a comparable lasagna that I can rave about until now! Well done Italgo and we ordered it to go by ubereats gifted to us for our anniversary. We also tried the bolognese rigatoni and crème brûlée! Also very delicious! Will be back to eat in person! We can't wait to experience it in person now that we tried your Italian cuisine. read more

Italgo Pasta Bar - Penne bolognese and lasagna - Italian Near Me - Chula Vista, California

Cute little date spot for couples and friends. Friendly & kind service. The Board, Bruschetta, and Caprese starters the best ones in the menu. The Meat and Margherita pizzas are also the best pizzas on the menu and hands down best truffle pasta is the Ravioli. read more

This was our first time here. We had the caprese salad with their homemade bread to start. We then had the lasagna bolognese and the spaghetti and meatballs. We finished up with homemade tiramisu. Everything was fresh and very tasty. Special shout out to the tiramisu. Beyond delicious! The service was good and everything was also reasonably priced. The ambiance was catchy and cozy. We will definitely be back next time we are in town! read more

My first time dining here. The ambiance was warm and cozy, and the service especially the recommendations from our server Yahaira was outstanding! We loved everything from the homemade strawberry lemonade and fresh bread to the mussels, mushroom ravioli, and tiramisu. I can't wait to go back! read more

Wow! What a great experience. Our server, Gustavo, was fantastic. When we arrived, there were no other tables; however it quickly filled up. Gustavo was just as friendly, attentive, and informative while handling 6 large tables as he was when it was just us. I ordered the boscaiola with pappardelle, and added salmon. The pasta was fresh and the salmon was super tender. The bread is freshly made and comes with oil and vinegar. The entire meal was absolutely delicious. I wish I could give this place more stars. read more

Italgo Pasta Bar - Pappardelle Boscaiola w/salmon - Italian Near Me - Chula Vista, California

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We've been wanting to dine here for years and I finally convinced the wife to go! We were impressed with the restaurant upon arrival as the dining area was decorated with Christmas lights, trees, and holiday themed items. We were served by Sarahi and she took great care of us! We ordered their house bread, Caprese salad, mushroom ravioli, and their large meat pizza. We got a large bottle of Saratoga sparking water. The pace of our food coming out was on point, Sarahi checked on us regularly to make sure all was going well. LOVED: Caprese (plenty of fresh mozzarella cheese & tomatoes), and mushroom ravioli. LIKED: meat pizza (tasty but Italgo is called a pasta bar for a reason, it won't threaten to put a pizza house out of business) but it was reasonable, fresh, served hot, and was tasty enough to order again. We loved the food but loved the service, prices, and ambiance more! Oh, they also have private parking in the back and the restaurant is accessible from the rear of the building. If you live in the South Bay area, IPB is a place you should try if you're a fan of Italian food... read more

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On my way back from Las Americas Mall, I had a craving for something delicious. In the past, I've visited Italianissimo, but this time I decided to change it up and give Italgo Pasta Bar a try. I'm glad I did! This cute little place is located right on Broadway. Although the parking is limited, I managed to find a spot right on the street. The menu offers a variety of authentic favorites, and I ended up choosing the homemade bread to start. For dinner I had the Tagliata flat iron steak, marinated with rosemary, and served with a side of linguine pasta in their lemon caper sauce. This combination was simply delicious. Chula Vista is full of charming mom-and-pop restaurants, and I always enjoy eating local when exploring new areas. Italgo Pasta Bar was a delightful find, and I will definitely return on future trips to the area. read more

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Homemade Italian Food!! This is a rare find! The menu is well thought out. you can tell it was specially made just for you. read more

This place is a hidden gem in Chula Vista! So cute and so delicious. My friend and I came in for dinner on a weekend and had an amazing time. Service was amazing. Our server was very friendly and attentive. Will be bringing my family here for future visits. read more

Italgo Pasta Bar - Seafood pasta. - Italian Near Me - Chula Vista, California

This was my first time coming here. Super impressed with the authenticity and quality of the food. Our host was amazing. She was friendly, knowledgeable and made us feel welcomed. The restaurant is quaint and beautifully decorated. It truly is a hidden gem! The parmigiano was a hit! The breaded chicken cutlet was pan fried to perfection. Chicken was juicy and tender. And a generous amount of tomato sauce and cheese was broiled on top! It's a must have! And don't even get me started on the crème brûlée read more

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We came here to celebrate my parents anniversary by coincidence at first they had said they wanted to go to another Italian spot that was very busy and long wait around the corner.. and being that we were hungry and didn't want to wait about an hour to be seated we searched yelp that led us to Italgo and we were so glad we came. The food was great my family and I shared a pizza and 2 different pasta dishes spaghetti and fettuccine Alfredo were amazing! When we came in we were seated right away and there were other families and couples enjoying their dinner. We were glad we accidentally stumbled in here and will definitely be coming back. At the end they even brought a dessert to celebrate my parent's anniversary that was really sweet of them. Great overall ambience in the restaurant and low key where the locals go type vibes. read more

Good Italian food, good friendly service, very reasonable prices. Will return often to try more items.

This WAS one of our favorite places to dine in Chula Vista. Tonight will be the last time we go there. Arrived at 5:00, got our drink orders and didn't see our waitress again. Had to flag down another waitress to get our order taken. People that came in after us got their salad, then their main and finished before we got our food. Three other tables near us got there after us and got thier food before we did. We asked to speak to a manager, and before he:she came out, the food was brought to the table. We waited over an hour for our food and it wasn't prepared right. I order steak medium-rare and it was done. We offered to pay for our drinks before we walked out, The waitress that brought the food out said she was sorry. I explained we weren't going to wait any longer. She said we didn't have to pay for the drinks and bread, and we left. Went to The Balboa South instead, because we get better service at a burger bar. Goodbye Italgo! read more

Italgo has a pizza of my heart. I would go there with a family friend and our kids since they opened. Now we knew it would be an experience. We weren't expecting food to pop out in warp speed. We drank our white sangria and made sure to order the bread or a tasty appetizer.....anything cheese please. This was our family restaurant to sit, laugh and enjoy our time. The food was always great. I'm a pasta lover and you can't go wrong with the pizza here either. I'd totally recommend pick up too as during 2020 this was a staple when we were working long hours. I do miss the white sangria to go read more

I was going to have the party/dinner at the restaurant but then thought people could mingle more at the house. We met with Luz who showed us the party trays and the cost. She was very pleasant to work with. They do have a catering tab on their website to leave info but don't use that as they don't view it or won't reply. Also, don't leave phone message as they don't review those. Hmmmm good way to lose business. Ordered 4 large trays of their dishes (Pappardelle, Taglioni, Bolognese and Basil pasta) for the party. All was ready for pick up when promised. I feel the pasta was better when we ate it at the restaurant. We had lots of leftovers. The restaurant is located on Broadway next to Canelos new taco restaurant so parking is even more tough now. The restaurant is a nice haven once inside because the area is "interesting". read more

The lasagna and the bread was good. The steak did not have a lot of flavor and the seafood pasta wasn't as good as it looked. Servers were nice but it took a long time to get our food. It may have been busy but even asking for the check I felt that getting their attention was hard. The decor was nice and felt very rustic. I'm not sure if I would go back. read more

The restaurant has a rustic vibe which is pretty cute. Staff are friendly and overall service is fine. However, we came on a Monday night at 5:30pm definitely not a busy day or any peak hours, food took a very long time to come. I am a bit surprised. Overall taste is okay. The Italian soda was yummy and have many different options for flavor but honestly half of it was ice. Pasta was in the more greasy side so I don't love it. Meatball is yummy, pasta's texture was good just too greasy on the sauce. The homemade bread is a very small portion of focaccia. Decent but nothing too impressive. As for authenticity, I honestly don't think they are authentic Italian food. Not that I am a great judge since I never went to Italy. I have been to many high rating "supposedly authentic" Italian restaurants and I will say this is very different from those "authentic ones". Especially authentic Italian food shouldn't be that greasy? read more

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My wife had been asking me to dine at Italgo for a while. She claimed that the food was really good. Finally, she convinced me to go, only to find out she was right!! If you are looking for some good Italian food, I recommend Italgo. It's a clean place and has a good vibe. Now, I will have to say that I based my rate on the entire experience. I ordered a chicken Alfredo meal, and I received a breaded chicken called Parmigiano. Not sure how you confuse chicken Alfredo with Parmigiano. Not what I order, but I will have to say it was good. My wife ordered a dish that had boiled chicken, and she requested for the checked to be grilled instead of boiled. Waitress said that it was not possible. My wife decided to order the salad that came with the grilled chicken to replace the boiled chicken with the grill chicken herself once the main dish came out. Only the dish she order, never made it out. Once we realized that the dish we each order we're not coming out, I had to get up from my table, to ask the waitress to put in an order of chicken Alfredo to share my wife and I. When I received the bill, I glanced at it, took my cc out and placed it in the check book. For a while, i continued to look in the direction of the employees to make eye contact, but our waitress wouldn't look our way. I finally got up, once again, I took the checkbook to another waitress, who called our waitress to close the check. Italgo has really good food and I will still recommend it to everyone. My first experience might be my last but I will encourage everyone to try it. Food- great Services- under par. Ambiance- good. Cost - fair. read more

Went here several times when they first opened. It's been a while, but came back this past weekend for a friend's birthday event. It's a small/cozy restaurant with intimate yet casual vibes. Clean with nice decor. Two separate dining rooms, our most recent party of about 30 took up most of the second area. There was a bit of a wait for our food, but the servers and staff handled our large party well. They were kind and attentive. Don't come here if you want something in a rush. We were given Bread with some olive oil and balsamic vinegar, a charcuterie board, bruschetta, and their soft mozzarella to start. All these appetizers were tasty intros to our meal. Lots of cheese and bread, it's easy to get full from these appetizers. Husband ordered their ribeye special. Multiple people in the group ordered ribeye, and I noticed some ribeye were boneless while others were bone-in. It may have been because of our large group, but my husband ordered medium and he was given steak that was well done. Even then, the steak was juicy, well seasoned and relatively tender in that well done state lol. I ordered the salmon pasta w citrus cream. Noodles were al dente, lots of sauce and quite satisfying. Didn't get too much lemon flavor.. would've liked a little more. The kids got chicken Alfredo and a pepperoni pizza. They were happy! Very pleased with all our experiences dining here. It's definitely one of Chula Vista's hidden spots. Prices have gone up, but are comparable to similar restaurants. Street parking only, can be a little inconvenient to find a spot. read more

Italgo Pasta Bar - Ribeye - Italian Near Me - Chula Vista, California

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I've been here about 8 times. I have always liked the food, but today it was extremely good. Congratulations to the chef! Not only that but my server Gustavo was amazing, very professional, polite, easy going, fast and made good suggestions. The price is also reasonable. read more

Very unique rustic feel inside the restaurant. The food is so flavorful and tasty. Hands down one of the best seafood pasta I've ever tasted almost wanted to buy their sauce and bring back in the Bay Area. The mussel appetizer is so fresh and flavorful too. Will definitely come back to visit. The server was very helpful and knowledgeable about the menu recommendations were on point. read more

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What an amazing find ! I decided on the Crab Mac and cheese. Fire! Great temperature, flavor and a suprising crispy texture. My lady went with the Carbonara pasta. Perfect creaminess and great portions on top of everything. With two appetizers a couple of Italian soda. Great value. I decided to give this review because it is definitely deserving of a future visits and recommendations with friends and family. Almost forgot about the Cesar salad read more

Absolutely flavorful! Was looking for something not too heavy but satisfying for dinner and this salad was perfect! read more

Italgo Pasta Bar - Prosciutto salad - Italian Near Me - Chula Vista, California

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Was in the neighborhood craving italian food and this place did not disappoint. Lovely ambiance, good service and decent pricing here. Ordered the caeser salad, salmon and the penne with lemon sauce. The salad was well dressed and excellent. It was plenty big enough to share. The pasta sauce was delicious and the serving was large. I only with i could have added a protein. Hubby loved the salmon. I would not go out if may want to eat her me but if you are in the area it is worth a visit. read more

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Italgo is such a unique local Italian restaurant! I love the energy and atmosphere that the owners or employees bring. The food is phenomenal always served hot! read more

Decided to check this place out since I heard great things. It is definitely unassuming from the outside, but very spacious inside! We started with an Italian soda and orange juice for him. The complimentary bread and olive oil/vinegar combo was really good. The bread was fresh and soft, but dense. I ordered the beet carpaccio and proscuitto, but realized it was beets instead of beef when it arrived LOL. They said it was a common confusion, but I'm glad I tried this app because it was really light and yummy. The shrimp taglioni was my favorite! The pasta was cooked perfectly and it was so flavorful! The rigatoni and margherita pizza were both great as well, so you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. For dessert, we shared the creme brulee and he got a glass of white wine. It was the perfect ending to our lunch! Italgo is truly a hidden gem with lots of great Italian dishes. You can tell when someone cooks with love and this Chef does it right. read more

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What a great place for Italian food. Waitress so welcoming. Great service!!! Enjoy the ambiance decor for Christmas. read more

I've always loved going to Italgo! My partner and I have been going here since 2021. It's amazing to see a business grow. We always get the main course! I specifically get chicken all the time because it's a pretty big serving, and I think it's worth it for the price. I know it looked burnt in the picture, but it's not always like that. The chicken is cooked perfectly and it's very juicy! I change the pasta sauce from time to time and I personally liked the chicken with the cream sauce. You used to be able to choose your own pasta a couple years ago. Now, you only get one option for the pasta w/ the main course. The white sangria is the best! It's sweeter compared to the red sangria. The wait time for Italgo is pretty long, but the food is worth it. I guess it's a good date place to get to know somebody, you just can't go starving because you'll have to wait. The service is good and the servers are pretty attentive! The place used to be darker or there wasn't a lot of lights. It's a lot better now :) I've seen people celebrate their birthdays here and can accommodate large groups. read more

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We have been there several times and the food is outstanding. The prices are more than reasonable. From the outside you wouldn't think much but looking is deceiving We now go there at least once a week if not more. Service is wonderful but the food and it's flavor is just outstanding read more

I've passed by this restaurant so many times and decided to finally give it a try the other day. I decided to treat my mom and grandma for an early Mother's Day lunch and I'm so happy we came here. Portions are worth it for the price... you leave full and maybe some leftovers! The dishes, I have no complaints everything was delicious and our server was attentive, also food didn't take too long to come out. We will definitely be back read more

Italgo Pasta Bar - Chicken parm with pesto pasta - Italian Near Me - Chula Vista, California

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I stumbled across this place while looking for somewhere to go to dinner. It is just a little hole-in- the wall on Broadway, but it is beautiful inside! The decor really makes the atmosphere. As for main dishes, we got the Pappardelle, spaghetti with chicken, gluten-free pasta with tomato sauce and chicken and gluten-free pasta with creamy sauce and chicken. It was so delicious and flavorful! I throughly enjoyed my gluten free pasta and everyone in my party enjoyed their meals. It was a Monday evening and not very busy, service was great and friendly. Definitely recommend checking them out! read more

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Omg ! I love this place. It's so wonderful. Food is great. Service is great. There's nothing I can say bad about it. read more

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What a true gem of a find the location is in a awesome neighborhood with lots of fun things to see and do the ambience inside. Takes me back in time classic Italian food with modern flavor. Everything was absolutely delicious. We went with the kids. They have a great wine, selection and craft beers as well. Cannot recommend this place enough and will be back soon. read more