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    3.7 (159 reviews)
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    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Kids pasta
    Alycia A.

    Awesome service! Fast and fresh! Located in liberty station. You can choose which pasta noodle you would like. Kids menu comes with a juice box and delicious cookie - your choice of three different cookies. My kiddo loved her pasta! Affordable prices.

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    Larissa M.

    3 stars for me means average, and that's how I felt about the food. I'm a big fan of fresh pasta, so I was excited to try Pasta Design at Liberty Station, but nothing really stood out. I ordered a kids' pasta ($9.99) for my son and a cheese ravioli with marinara for about $15. The portion felt a little small for the price. Service was fine, and the food came out in about 15 minutes. I did like that I could walk around and check out other spots in the market while waiting. Overall, I probably wouldn't come back, especially with so many other options inside the market.

    Gnocchi
    Leilani M.

    Service was awesome, welcoming and efficient. As the line grew the anticipation grew. The fresh handmade pastas displayed give that lasting impression that makes you come back and wanna taste it. Choose your pasta, sauce, toppings proteins or veggies. Or you can purchase pasta by the pound to cook at home. I thoroughly enjoyed the spinach ricotta ravioli. At first I was wondering where the ravioli was. They were swimming in just the right amount of sauce. The gnocchi needed some help. A bit too dense not a pillowy consistency. Not to worry we took it home. I changed it up with a little bit of this, little bit of that as I worked some luv into it. They were perfect. Luv'd this concept with easy access to a place like this inside a public market. Would definitely return.

    Amazing rigatoni with cheese sauce, and broccoli!!!

    The service was outstanding attentive without being intrusive, friendly, and knowledgeable, making the dining experience feel effortless from start to finish. The ambiance perfectly complements the meal: warm, inviting, and thoughtfully designed, striking that rare balance between cozy comfort and refined elegance. I'm a chef, and this dish doesn't just meet expectations it completely blows past them. The rigatoni is cooked to that perfect al dente bite, with just the right amount of structure to hold onto every bit of that silky, luxurious broccoli cheese sauce. And that sauce? Absolutely flawless. It's rich and creamy with a beautiful depth of flavor cheesy, slightly nutty, and seasoned just enough to enhance without overpowering. Every bite feels intentional, like comfort food that's been carefully refined. What really takes it to the next level is the balance. The bright, tender broccoli adds freshness and a slight snap that cuts through the richness, keeping the dish from feeling too heavy. Visually, it's inviting and vibrant. the contrast between the golden sauce and the fresh green broccoli makes it pop in the best way. It's the kind of plate that feels both nostalgic and elevated at the same time, like something you crave but also admire. From a professional perspective, this is exactly what great cooking is about taking simple, familiar ingredients and executing them with precision and care. The textures are dialed in, the flavors are harmonious, and nothing feels out of place. It's comforting, satisfying, and honestly unforgettable. This isn't just a great dish it's the kind of dish people talk about after the meal is over. 100/5, without hesitation.

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    Emmett T.

    Pasta Design is the Italian fresh pasta vendor inside the Liberty Public Market (LPM) in Point Loma. It's one of the longest tenured businesses in the market. The left menu screen listed the steps if you wanted to design your own bowl. The right menu screen displayed the preset entrees, salads, house specials, and desserts. You could also purchase pasta and ravioli by the pound. A glass display case showed the available noodles and salads. I decided to make my own item by selecting bucatini as the pasta, bolognese as the sauce, and sausage as a protein. The bowl was prepared in about 10 minutes. For $13.98, the serving size was meager as I had hoped there was going to be more. The noodles were cooked to the right degree, and the sauce had good flavor. The addition of sausage was probably unnecessary as the meat in the bolognese was sufficient. If you want Italian fare while at LPM, then this will be your spot. The quality of my food was decent, but the price for the portion was what limited my rating of Pasta Design to a three star level.

    Gnocchi with pink sauce
    Kat L.

    The pastas were fresh. We enjoyed the gnocchi and the raviolis. The pink sauce was good but the pesto was a bit oily. Service was good and it's in a fu. Marketplace.

    16 oz. Creamy Pesto
    Linnette R.

    I decided to eat the creamy pesto pasta. It was super delicious. Was able to get cheese with that. They have something for everyone. Would definitely recommend this place. Got our food quickly. I was able to eat my pasta outside.

    Fettuccine with Pesto and Burrata
    Rochelle M.

    My daughter simply cannot resist fresh pasta, especially when it can be customized. So it wasn't a surprise when she was immediately drawn to Pasta Design while at Liberty Public Market for lunch. She chose her favorite -- fettuccini with pesto sauce and burrata. Her order took about 10 minutes to prepare. The pasta was perfectly al dente, coated with fresh pesto and topped with a deliciously soft, creamy burrata. She loved it. Standard service. Good portions. Reasonable pricing.

    Pink sauce with chicken and jalapeños
    Christine D.

    More like a 3.5 star so decided to round up. The person behind the counter was nice and patient while I ordered. The food is good but not memorable. You can order off the menu or build your own pasta. When you build your own, they charge you for every add on. It can get a little pricey.

    Straight forward menu
    Karen M.

    Decided on a whim to stop here to get lunch for my little yelpers, who are not so little anymore! The display of all the pastas is so eye catching it just draws you in like a vacuum! I love their menu options and quite frankly I'm not sure if there are other places like this nearby. At least, not that I've seen. But, you design your dish! The menu is pretty straight forward, you pick your pasta, your sauce, protein/meat and veggies. And then it's cooked just for you how you want it. Waiting for the food took maybe about ten minutes which isn't terribly bad considering they're making your food just for YOU. I picked the pasta Alfredo with Burrata and broccoli for one dish and for the second one the spaghetti pasta with marinara, meat balls and sun-dried tomatoes both in the adult size. Let me tell you, they pack these food containers to the brim! One order can easily feed 2 people! Service was quick at the register, the cashier helped me put together the Alfredo pasta order with what went well together and it was a hit! Love it when staff has their suggestions on the menu too! The location is hidden inside the liberty public market at liberty station in Point Loma but easy to find once inside. Seating is like a hit or miss because it's not a dine in restaurant but there are such beautiful spots around liberty station to eat Al fresco! I took it home as my kids weren't with us, I live 30 minutes away and the food was still very warm when we arrived. A super plus! Definitely recommend to anyone trying to have pasta your way!

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