My young adult kid picked this place out for dinner and was spot on. Three excellent pasta meals and incredible brea charcuterie boards. Service was great. Nice vibe. Will go back. After 8:30 specials too. read more

Had the prawn carbonara which was excellent and the portion was much larger than other places I've been. Came with lots of prawns which was great! Had the brownie for dessert which was also delicious and much larger than I was expecting. Service was excellent, our server was very knowledgeable and tried to make the experience as authentic as possible for us, however keep in mind we went at a slower time. Ambiance is very average, but the restaurant is nice inside and well kept. We went around 2pm so it was very quite but I could see this being a popular spot for dinner due to the lack of restaurants in that area. Overall would recommend and will definitely go again! read more

Lot 1 Pasta Bar - Chocolate Cream Cheese Brownie - Italian Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

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I had researched places to eat and found Lot A as it is an Italian -style restaurant. The pictures online were very enticing as was the description of the food. We started off with Parmesan Polenta Bites House fried polenta bites, parmesan, spicy tomato sauce. Tasty though spicy might be too big of a word for the dipping sauce, a welcomed change from the expected bread. I had the Caesar Salad: Whole romaine leaves, creamy Caesar dressing, bacon bits, focaccia croutons, crispy capers, shaved parmesan, roasted garlic . I don't care for bacon on this type of salad and love It when I am treated to anchovies. The fried capers were a nice touch, but not a big fan of the creamy dressing as a lighter dressing helps when you still have the main course ahead of you. I had, for dinner: Ricotta & Tomato Campanelle Campanelle, fresh basil, ricotta, parmesan, tomato sauce. Thought I had spaghetti and added chicken. The sauce was very light without much flavor and the chicken was not seasoned and just sliced and cooked. I am wondering if this dish would be better served in a marinara sauce as the ricotta cheese is flat against a bland sauce. I did not finish my dinner because it was simply bland. Dessert was disappointing because I was looking forward to a chocolate dessert, but they were all gluten-free. This is very nice to see for those with celiac disease, but disappointing for me and so we all took a pass on dessert. I also had the Italian Mule drink which was refreshing and delightful and not overwhelming with an alcohol weight. Our server was nice and mostly prompt. Ilianao.?? I have to say this: when servers ask about the food and service in a plural fashion: are we liking the food, did we want to have dessert, it throws me off and is a bit off putting. Simply ask how is the food, did anyone want dessert or want to look at the menu. Can I get anyone anything water, salt , cheese, let me know you know how to be a top server and the tip always reflects that. The lighting in was nice, seating comfortable, and easy to talk. read more

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10/10 experience! Amazing service and delicious food! Our server, Abby, really made our time here special. She was so attentive and kind, we truly appreciated her warm energy. The food was absolutely perfect and the drinks were also amazing! Not sure why this place has anything less than 4.5 stars, they deserve a 5/5!! read more

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Probably one of the best pasta restaurants we've ever gone to. The pasta was so amazing because it was freshly made in the morning and the sauces were also fresh and very tasty. Service was friendly and though our food took awhile to be prepared it was worth it. The restaurant itself has a modern feel and is much nicer than what one would expect in a strip mall. The prices were also reasonable considering the quality. We ordered: Pesto Seafood Tagliatelle Spaghetti & Wagyu Meatballs Butternut Squash Campanelle plus Tofu Butternut Squash & Goat Cheese Salad (Goat Cheese on the side) Tiramisu 8pc Polenta I ordered the Campanelle but ended up switching with my wife who ordered the Tagliatelle because she wanted more acid. My son loved his Spaghetti. The Salad and Tiramisu were very good too. We also got a complimentary 8pc Polenta as a starter which was very good. read more

I can't believe I haven't tried this place sooner as the food is absolutely amazing. My wife, daughter and I all enjoyed our dishes, and the desert was outstanding as well. The flavours in each dish were some of the best I've ever had. Service was very good as well. This will definitely be our new go to restaurant. read more

The food is ok. Some of the pasta was dry but the sauce is good! Also the drinks are really creative and look really tasty. The lady that served us was nice, and the food came out in a timely manner. As for the price, I don't think the dish was worth $22 Canadian money, but overall a pretty good restaurant read more

Pasta is homemade. Sauces are well balanced. Carbonara delicious. Meatballs are quality and pasta is very fresh. Pasta coniseurs here, and when comparing to all of Victoria, this is a top option. read more

I had the opportunity of trying out this place in Victoria about a year ago. Even though it is pricy, their portions are huge. We ordered two pasta dishes between 4 of us and I think we still had some leftovers to take home. That being said, the food was delicious. The customer service was amazing. The restaurant is gorgeously decorated as well. Well worth the trip out there read more

On holiday and very hungry, we were craving Italian cuisine after a long day of walking and outdoor activity. We found Lot 1 Pasta Bar on Yelp and made a reservation through open table. To our surprise the restaurant was in a strip mall facing a shoe store with a makeshift patio in the parking lot set up for outside dining. We decided even though the view was terrible we would give it a try. The pasta was cooked al dente and was perfect on texture. The pasta plain would have been fine but the Issue here was both of our pasta plates were underwhelming on spice and sauce and overall flavor. Pretty much just flavorless pasta for the $23-$28 price range for each plate. We ordered a side of breadsticks for $10.50 and had 1 glass of wine each and the bill was close to $100 for 2 people. Felt for what we had, it just wasn't worth the money. I wanted to eat what I could and left without saying a word. The chicken in the pasta dish was overcooked and bland. The "pesto" sauce was a lackluster taste that made me sad. we were in Victoria for 3 evenings and this was by far the most disappointing meal for the most money. . On the positive side the hostess, the server, and the staff were really friendly and nice and service was great. Would not return based on food taste and price for the meal. read more

Server was very kind and knowledgeable. I enjoyed my meal, but had a couple pieces of pasta stuck together that didn't seem to be cooked fully. I let the server know and he was grateful for the feedback. read more

Lot 1 Pasta Bar - Spaghetti and meatballs - Italian Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

Fresh food. Good taste spaghetti. Very nice customer service with great complimentary dish on the house. read more

Our server was very knowledgeable and friendly and we got there at the beginning of happy hour so it was slow but when we left it got very busy. The food took a little longer as with the bill but the quality of service and food made up for it. The pasta was the best pasta I've ever had hands down. They make it daily, I had to eat it slow to savor every bite. We are visiting from Ontario and if you are in the area and want amazing quality food at good price, visit during happy hour ( based on the time change it was dinner time for us anyway ). read more

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I'm always looking for a good meatball so its always my first meal at an Italian restaurant. Unfortunately the meatballs looked good because they were big but they were so salty. And I like salt. Also very dry. I wish they would let me return and sit at the bar to try just one to see if it was just a one time thing or a regular poor recipe. Otherwise, my search continues. read more

Surprising find on yelp. Didn't know this place was even here. Delicious special appt and the pasta was yummy. Service was kind and helpful.

Whenever we are in Victoria we eat here at least once or twice! Great pasta combinations that are always cooked and seasoned well! The service is also friendly and professional! Our whole family enjoys this spot! read more

Heard about this place through one of J's friends. Lot 1 Pasta Bar is sister restaurant to Bin 4 Burger Lounge (which is across the street). We came for their half price pasta and wine (after 9:00pm, dine in only). Wine on tap is the only ones you get half off. Dropped in on a late Saturday evening after some swing dancing. We were worried about the time (we came in at 11:30pm) but they sat us without a problem. The menu is short and sweet. Starters, salads and house made pasta. There's half a dozen types of pastas to choose from. They have a monthly fresh sheet special menu. - Montelvini merlot/cabernet/sangiovese ($3.50 for 5oz) - Mt. Boucherie pinot gris ($3.75 for 5oz) - Montelvini prosecco ($3.50 for 5oz) - Moroccan chicken rigatoni ($6.00) - chicken, red pepper, artichokes, onion, cashews, coconut milk and cilantro. Not bad for a fusion dish. Liked the spiced. This was a small size which was a huge portion. I ate all of mine but the other two had leftovers for the next day. - Pesto chicken radiatori ($6.50) - chicken, sun dried tomatoes, artichokes, onions, basil pesto cream and parmesan. Pesto is always good in my books. Nice chunks of artichoke. The sauce was a bit liquified; would have preferred it to be thicker. - Four cheese rigatoni ($6.50) - mushrooms, smoked bacon, caramelized onion, jalapeño, cream, gruyere, fontina, aged cheddar and parmesan. Very, very cheesy. Perfect late night spot! We were very satisfied with our meal and drinks. 3.5 stars. read more

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Appetizers: 4/5 Baked Brie Entree: 4/5 Prawn Carbonara Service: Satisfactory Notes: Complimentary polenta bites read more

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First off, have been customers of Lot 1 for years. Normally loved it and great quality especially for reasonable prices. Also very understanding of Covid pressures. However lately we have had at least one meal every time that has been completely bland. I mean like no taste. Very disappointing and with Covid takeout there's not much you can do but hope for better the next time. Unfortunately for the last month or so, its consistent disappointing. May start to affect giving another chance for a while. Could be new kitchen staff or???? But bland boring pasta (especially for seafood pasta) is not what you want for about $25 plus drinks and tip. Hope it gets better soon, I really do because its one of our go to for takeout lately. read more

I ordered three cheese rigatoni which I have ordered in the past it was incredibly bland most of the pasta was plain slightly greasy with a thin layer of crisped cheese with a small amount of mushrooms, in the past this meal was creamy and bursting with flavour. and $10 cheaper. this was a very disappointing meal and way too pricey for what it was. read more

Arrived for a 5:30 dinner, ordered drinks and our food at the same time. 40 minutes later, no drinks but the food arrived. When I told the person who brought the food that we hadn't received our drinks, she advised she would tell our server/bartender. The drinks arrived about halfway through dinner, so we weren't even able to finish them. We were told that there had been a glass breakage at the bar that needed to be cleaned up, hence the delay. These things happen but nobody bothered to communicate with us, until I asked. Caesar salad had virtually no dressing on it, if any. Had to ask for dressing on the side as I didn't want to wait for something else. Hub's pasta was fine. We both ordered dessert since it was a special occasion for us. It was excellent. read more

I am a pasta lover, and I really enjoyed this place. The polenta bites were delicious and they brought out a generous amount. That added to the overall value! My pasta was amazing! It had a lot of flavor. It could have used more noodles! Our waiter was very kind and accommodating. The place was pretty empty and that was just fine by us! read more

First of all let me tell you in 2024 the food here was amazing for our group of 20 people. So we booked again in 2025. Well this was a totally different experience. If your a party of 4 or less you are in luck but any more and the staff is totally overwhelmed. I understand it's a hard job to handle a group of 20 but to give us a single server is RIDICULOUS! Our meals were being served before our appetizers and some of our appetizers never did arrive. Our food was sub par at best. Half or more of the food was sent back as it was cold or there was no sauce at all. Totally do NOT recommend the seafood linguine unless you like your pasta bland with very little seafood and the noodles were in clumps. The only diner that was pleased with their dish ordered a salad. We were soooo disappointed after having 3 servers and excellent food in 2023. Needless to say we will NOT be going back. Oh and did I happen to mention they told us to get out at the end of our meal as we were exiting. REALLY! I don't expect for this restaurant to be around long as they are rude and must have a different manager, owner, and kitchen staff because it definitely is not a great dining experience. There are much better Italian restaurants that appreciate their diners. Look for those and don't waste your time.4 read more

Wife and I traveling from the states to tour Victoria had a lovely early dinner on a Saturday night.Kieran Was our server and could not him been nicer or more professional. He made some good recommendations from the menu and provided excellent service. Wife and I both got the Wagu meatballs and spaghetti. Kieran told us that all of the pasta is fresh made daily and our spaghetti had a nice bite to it but you only get with fresh spaghetti. The three large meatballs were tasty but I think they could have been improved with the addition of some other meats. The sauce was a tad bit tangy for my taste but my wife loved it and the serving was large enough that we both took half of it home. The breadsticks seemed a bit pricey but they were homemade and served with fresh rosemary and butter on the sticks and they were excellent. We were also comped an order of polenta bites that were excellent. When we enter the restaurant at 5:30 there were lots of open tables but when we left at 6:45 and there was a line to get in plus people picking up carry out. Bottom line, restaurant was very good and would gladly return read more

Friends and I went to Lot 1 Pasta Bar in the past. They are a sister company to Bin 4 Burger Lounge. I found the pasta to be very tasty and the staff service to be very attentive to customer needs. I also liked the modern styling of the restaurant. The prices are not cheap for the size of the portions. read more

great spot for italian food and pasta in victoria! love that you can choose your pasta shape to go with whichever sauce you like! and also love the polenta fries that come free to the table! would go back again! read more

Lot 1 Pasta Bar - Italian Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

Do you love pasta? Do you love Italian food? Do you want to have a good time? Do you like wine? Do you love food in genera? If you say yes to any or all of the above, then this is the place for you. I loved how the service was consistent and awesome from beginning to end. The bread sticks are something else out of this world- you must get it and especially if you are a cheese lover, or else you will be sad when you see the other table get it, then you order it, and have to watch them eat it until your own order comes. The pastas were amazing! I loved it. I would recommend asking the servers which pastas are best paired with the dish that you choose though. I loved the mushroom fungi one and the shrimp carbannaro - pick the bow tie or twisty pastas ( I don't know the names haha). I loved them the best. The chicken lemon pasta was delicious as well. I can't wait to go back for the mushroom one as that was my favorite and I am counting the days I am back on the island again. The wine selection was awesome, good pricing actually and we ordered two bottles, why not? Hope you enjoy it as much as we do. I do recommend making a reservation on busy nights if you can. read more

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Omg this is so good. The pasta is so fresh and so is all the ingredients. I had chicken Campanella and it tasted like candy haha. It was absolutely delicious. We had the moca cheese cake and I was in heaven. If you have not been here it is a definite must eat here place. read more

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Tried the prawn carbonara yesterday and the ingredients were absolutely mindblowing!! One of the best I've had! Featuring tagliatelle, prawns, pancetta, onion, chili flakes, basil, parsley, egg yolk, parmesan! read more

Lot 1 Pasta Bar - Italian Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

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Was craving pasta in Victoria so my cousin decided to take me here! This cute little pasta bar is tucked away hidden in a little strip mall. When we arrived, the hostess greeted us right away and seated us- she was not shy and told us all the specials and grabbed us drinks ASAP. I decided to get the Lot 62 , the creamy chicken but I replaced it with Buccatini. There were 2 sizes to choose from, a small and a large and wow the small size ($12) was way more than enough for my stomach to handle. The creamy chicken pasta was very flavourful and the house made pasta's texture was great - it was chewy and not too soft. I hope to return to Lot 1 to try more pastas when I'm back in town! read more

Lot 1 Pasta Bar - Small size Lot 62 - creamy chicken , substituted with Buccatini - Italian Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

Yup. It's in a strip Mall. Don't be dissuaded. They put out some great food, friendly and attentive service and generous portions of yummy pasta. We were really impressed. read more

Great food really nice space but the staff need direction they are too busy socializing with each rather than the customers. As I write this they are all in the kiychen fooling around read more

Absolutely delicious! Had a wonderful lunch here with the family. The restaurant was very nicely decorated with a modern look and feel. We really liked having the option to switch pasta types too. The service here was excellent (Our server was very patient and considerate, offering us bread and pasta when the kitchen accidentally mixed up our pasta order). I ordered the lunch special "Lot 101 Chanterelle & Cheese Rigatoni". Their portions were very generous; the small portion was more than enough for one. The cheesy sauce was absolutely delicious, and the jalapeno gave it a good kick of flavors. The pasta was cooked to perfection, and was very fresh! One of us ordered the Moroccan Chicken Linguine, and it smelled absolutely heavenly! I definitely need to try that next time. We really enjoyed our lunch, and we can't wait to come back for more! Thank you! read more

Lot 1 Pasta Bar - The very delicious "Lot 101 - Chanterelle & Cheese Rigatoni" - Italian Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

The food was amazing! We got the shrimp Carbonara, Caesar salad, polenta bites and the spinni. The food and service was excellent, I would highly recommend this spot (especially during happy hour!) Amanda was very helpful guiding us though the menu and very sweet! read more

Pasta is my favorite and I am very picky about it. Just a few bites in, I knew it was the best meal I had ever had! I had the Butternut Squash Rigatoni. The depth of flavors this dish had was amazing. Yes, butternut squash and brown butter sage go hand in hand, but combined with their house tomato sauce and the other ingredients....culinary brilliance. If I lived in Victoria, I would be a regular! I also had the house salad which was very fresh and delicious. They know how to do flavors. read more

Lot 1 Pasta Bar - Italian Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

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Delicious Gluten Free options and great service!! Highly recommend to everyone!!!!!!!

I have been away for about 3 months with work, and I come back to this!!! What the heck has Lot 1 done. Is it trying to drive away customers? We used to come for the half price pasta after 0pm. That isn't done any longer. The menu has completely changed from 6 months ago. Even the most favourite dishes are either gone or changed (and don't taste as pleasing anymore). Used to be able to get a couple of plates and a soda for around $15, now you are lucky if it is $25. Never going here again. read more

Would rate 4/5 Ambiance: casual. Playing background music at a level where you can have a conversation (not top 40s if youre curious). Cute medium stain wooden tables with faux leather booths. Neat and clean. Service: here for lunch on a saturday and we were seated immediately and service was quick. Food came out in 15 minutes. Pasta: i tried the Bolognese with spaghetti. All of the food is said to be made in house. The spaghetti was thicker than normal spaghetti and was al dente. I liked the slight bounce in the noodle better than typical spaghetti. There was more than enough sauce which i thought was perfectly seasoned with fresh peppercorn at request. It didnt seem like it was sitting under a warmer. I wished the dish had some mushrooms though and it was a bit greasy. The chorizo tomato rigatoni was too sweet imo. Bread sticks: not overwhemlingy garlicky and comes with bolognase sauce for dip Overall the place isnt bad and id come back but specifically for the bolognese spaghetti only read more

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This place is AMAZING! We were visiting Victoria and from kind/sweet servers to delicious food with a neat decoration we couldn't believe that this is in Victoria. All these 4 days we stayed in every spot servers had attitude and food was over priced for the taste. We loved them so much I am definitely visiting here next time I'm back!! Every cent I spent worth it. read more

Lot 1 Pasta Bar - Chocolate pâté with earl grey tea (they didn't charge us for the tea) - Italian Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

Tastefully decorated restaurant. Al dente homemade pasta. Comes with big portion with a price of $17 a pasta. With good choices on kid's menu. We ordered Lot 1 Breadsticks, Mango & Cashew Salad, Creamy Chicken Campanella, Prawn Carbonara and Chicken & Mushroom Ravioli. All of them were nicely done and you could not stop for the second after your first bite. My kids love the Campanella a lot, very chewy. It is definitely a restaurant which we will return. read more

Lot 1 Pasta Bar - Appy breadstick so delicious - Italian Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia