We came for an early dinner and I got the squid ink tomato sauce pasta. It was a cozy little spot with good service and the meal came with salad and a roll. Salad was refreshing, roll was nice and warm, and pasta was bomb. Would definitely come back. read more

Really cute and neat Japanese flavored Italian restaurant - small place with really dimmed light during the night. Inside looks like maximum occupancy about 20. And service was really fast , order taken and food served within 5 minutes. The restaurant provided its in house bread, fresh and yummy. Tried both red and Japanese style white sauce, personally really liked the white Japanese style sauce. The red sauce lacks flavor and blandly tomato, also the spinach inside didn't seem to mix well with the sauce. The price is reasonable and overall 4 stars. Recommended for friends and family , also family with carb / pasta cravings. read more

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I've been to the Little Tokyo location, but this one was just as great. It wasn't busy on a weekend afternoon and we were seated immediately. Came here for Japanese Italian fusion so we had to order the Uni and Mentai Cream Pasta. Typically a lot of uni pastas I've tried elsewhere tend to be light and a bit dry, without enough uni flavors but this has all the rich uni cream sauce with fresh uni on top. The mentai pasta was also very delicious, with great cod roe texture and mushrooms. Both dished were super enjoyable! They also provide complimentary warm bread and butter and a small salad with dressing. read more

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Something about Japanese Italian fusion makes it one of my favorite dishes to eat. I recently went to Pasta E Pasta with my friend after she introduced me to it. Lunch time was off to a great start with their complimentary side salad + bread roll with butter! Both were tasty and held me down for their delicious pasta to come. There are olive oil and a spicy oil that you can accompany with your pasta. Uni Pasta (4/5): The uni pasta sauce was a light creamy base mixed in with the uni. I thought the dish was slightly more umami but perhaps cooking it may enhance the flavor more. Bolognese (4.5/5): Red sauce was aromatic and meaty, but not overwhelming. Every bite had bits of meat and is filling and hearty. I enjoy tomato sauces much more after this dish! Our lunch here was amazing to say the least! I thought our service was checked upon frequently, and the staff is welcoming and friendly. A follow and a post on their Instagram will get you 10% off. I'd highly recommend this for Japanese-Italian pasta in Cerritos, you will definitely have those cravings satisfied! read more

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This restaurant is well worth the hype! I'm so glad they expanded to this location so I no longer need to go to Little Tokyo to enjoy these noodles. We came right when it opened on a weeknight and there was no wait. Here's what we got: Mentai Cream Japanese Style ($22) The cod roe cream sauce absolutely blew my mind! It had a umami of seafood flavor and it wasn't too heavy. The noodles were cooked al dente and gripped onto the sauce really well. Every bite was heavenly with the mushrooms and I wanted to savor every bite! Beef Ragu Sauce Spaghetti ($25) Generous portions of meat and noodles! The red sauce had good flavors and wasn't too overpowering. My partner really enjoyed this! Overall, I would 100% come back! The pasta dishes were uniquely delicious and came with a refreshing salad, warm bread and butter. The restaurant was well decorated and clean, the server was friendly and attentive, and the food came out fast! read more

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I've been meaning to try this place for a while, but hadn't had the chance until now. My friends were visiting and wanted to eat here since they've been to the other location and were curious to see which one was better. This location is in the plaza next to the super busy one on South, and I'm so glad it's a separate plaza because parking is much easier here. The restaurant itself is pretty small, so it has limited seating. On especially busy days, you might have to wait a bit to get seated. I wouldn't recommend walking in with a large party due to the limited number of tables; maybe calling ahead to check wait times would be a good idea. Since the space is small, you do have to wait outside if it is busy. Fortunately, we arrived just before a bunch of other parties, so our wait wasn't too long; it was about a 10 minute wait for a table to be cleaned and set. Once seated and after ordering, they brought out the bread and salad. The bread was warm, which was a nice touch. The salad was also good. It was slightly vinegary for one of my friends, but my other friend and I thought it was refreshing. I ordered the Japanese-style mentai cream pasta, and it was really good. My friends ordered different pasta dishes, and I tried theirs as well; they were equally delicious. The cod roe added a nice depth to the creamy sauce. I also really loved the added mushrooms. The portion size was generous. I was completely stuffed by the end of the meal. Overall, a solid plac,e and I do want to try other dishes here. read more

Pasta e Pasta by Allegro - Starters - bread and salad - Pasta Shops Near Me - Cerritos, California

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Pasta e Pasta has literally been sitting in my bookmarks for years, so when the Cerritos location opened, it seems like it was meant to be. I've missed my opportunity to check out Pasta e Pasta in little Tokyo due to the long wait times but now that they have a suburb sister I was finally able to try their tried and true freshly made pasta with uni. The quality in their craft has been mastered, a small menu with perfected items literally can't be beat. I can say that the uni pasta is a wonderfully crafted dish, salty, creamy, umami flavors that would make you go back for more. read more

Pasta e Pasta by Allegro - Uni pasta - Pasta Shops Near Me - Cerritos, California

Visited on a weekend afternoon, and fortunately, there was no wait whatsoever. My partner and I were seated pretty immediately and had our order taken shortly. After ordering and before receiving our food, we were served some complimentary bread & butter and small salads with dressing. These were nice to have as an appetizer as well as alongside our pasta dishes. Best thing here is for sure the Mentai Cream Japanese style pasta. The cod roe and mushrooms were super delicious and mixed amazingly well with the creamy sauce. I also liked that this pasta didn't feel too heavy to eat. As for the Tomato Cream Sauce with Shrimp and Spinach pasta, it was just ok. There were only a few pieces of shrimp that had a rough texture, while the tomato sauce tasted like something I could just get from a can at the grocery store - nothing special. One thing I would look out for is to make sure you're being charged correctly. When our order was taken, the employee didn't write it down. She just noted it in her head. When we asked to pay the check, she then charged us for some expensive pastas that we didn't order. I pointed it out and got it fixed. Their process for inputting orders is just strange to me, but not a big deal. read more

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Went for a early dinner for my parents birthday. Comfy and homey vibe inside the restaurant. Luckily we were able to avoid the line but even at the earlier time, the restaurant was filled! Understandably so, all the dishes were delicious. We tried three different pastas, ranging from tomato, oil based, to cream. All the food came out piping hot and the flavor delivered! Highly recommended if you are looking for a Japanese style pasta restaurant. Will be back read more

Pasta e Pasta by Allegro - Pasta Shops Near Me - Cerritos, California

Japanese-Italian fusion... in a laidback casual setting?! Say less. The pasta here is out of this woooorld! And the authentic Japanese kill-you-with-kindness service was top notch. Before the meal started, we received appetizers of bread and salad (these were average tasting), but of course the stand outs were the entrees. We ordered the Uni Pasta, the Bacon and Mushroom with Gorgonzola cream sauce, and the Mentai cream Japanese style. All of the pastas were perfectly al dente and the cream sauces were decadent and coated the pasta really well. My favorite was the Bacon and mushroom with Gorgonzola cream sauce! It was a flavor bomb of umami in every bite. Definitely a plate to share because of the richness, but soo worth a try! Honestly can't go wrong with any of the pastas in a cream sauce. Next time I'd love to try their marinara based pastas. Would definitely come back to this location again! read more

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If you love Japanese-Italian pasta, you must visit this restaurant! I've been a frequent customer of the Little Tokyo location for a while now and all the pasta dishes that I've gotten here have always been excellent. This location is no different. Since I was meeting up with friends in Cerritos, I decided to give this location a try, and it was the same delicious pasta that I've remembered. I'm a big fan of the Mentai Cream Pasta, the cod roe sauce makes for such a flavorful dish of pasta. The portion is also a good amount, this spot is indeed carb heaven. read more

Pasta e Pasta by Allegro - Mentai Cream Pasta - Pasta Shops Near Me - Cerritos, California

Located in Cerritos, a cute pasta shop in a moderate size plaza with free parking. Although a small shop, there's plenty of tables inside for diners including some counters for solo diners. Had to visit with my partner on a weekend since we were both interested in the shop. This restaurant gets packed during peak hours, so do come early or plan accordingly. There's no reservations. Staff here is pretty friendly and quick, our orders were taken pretty quickly since we had look at the menu beforehand. It's pretty cool that they provide complimentary bread w/ butter along with a side of salad as a appetizer. 1. Mentai Cream Japanese Style Pasta Seems like bulk of the diners order this menu item and I can tell why. The flavor is absolutely exceptional. Mouthful of flavor. The cream sauce mixed with the pasta makes each slurp very delicious and addicting. Presentation is gorgeous and for a pasta this good, I wish the portions were a bit bigger, but pretty fulfilling nonetheless. 2. Tomato Cream Sauce with Shrimp and Spinach To compliment the first dish, this was a good alternate. The tomato sauce is very flavorful and creamy. The pasta itself is also pretty well made, blends well with the sauce. Did wish they provided a bit more shrimp but very delicious regardless. Overall, a nice small pasta restaurant that has very delicious pasta dishes. As of October 2025, there's a 10% off if you post and follow their instagram. Highly recommend to visit whenever in the area as I'm very interested in visiting again to try other pastas. read more

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Small little restaurant but all was good. I had the two recommended types of pasta. The one with the uni and the one with the roe. I had the crab drip too! The crab dip had a little too much pasta in it as fillers...so it was good but definitely can skip. The other two pastas were heavy but light at the same time due to the angel hair pasta. However, I would like to come back... but it is something I have to be ready in the mood for. read more

Only good experiences here :) I've tried the uni and bolognese pastas, which are Pasta e Pasta's specialties. Both are delicious. The cream mentai pasta is also a very popular item, though my dining partners have told me that the cream sauce quickly congeals as the pasta cools. Just something to keep in mind. More recently, I tried the bolognese, which smells AMAZING. I suppose if you are not a garlic fan, then this would not be the dish for you. The bolognese is so warm and hearty, made with good quality tomatoes and olive oil, and the addition of eggplant to the meat sauce gives the dish some more substance than pasta and sauce. Also love that the pasta always comes out very hot but very al dente, which is my personal preference. The ladies who work here are very sweet and very efficient, and I enjoy the cozy, intimate vibe of this restaurant with its dark wood furniture and simple but creative decorations. read more

Pasta e Pasta by Allegro - Bolognese - Pasta Shops Near Me - Cerritos, California

Italian pasta with a Japanese twist. Personally I love that they use light flavoring as often times at Italian restaurants many of the pastas have an overwhelmingly creamy and over-the-top buttery flavoring. We tried the famous Uni pasta and the Nero Di Sepia (squid ink) pasta which were both excellent. The Uni pasta was made with a light uni white cream sauce topped with fresh Uni. Sooooo good. Had this dish at another restaurant in redondo beach area which was super salty. This one was perfectly flavored and very good. I recommend. The Nero Di Sepia is a tomato sauce pasta with a slight spicy kick. Love it. The noodles were jet black (squid ink). Very flavorful. Also a must try. Overall good experience. Would come back. read more

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I've had this placed bookmarked for a while and finally decided to try it out and so glad we did! We came on a weekend night and it was busy, but the waitlist wasn't too long. It's a smaller restaurant and felt very cozy and intimate. Service was friendly and quick. We ordered a couple of pastas to share around the table and each dish was flavorful and unique in its own way. My favorites were the mentai cream and uni pasta. My friend's favorite were the other ones we ordered. So each dish satisfied everyone's tastes individually. I definitely will be back for their unique Japanese style fusion pastas. read more

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February 2023 I celebrated my birthday here, with a couple of my very close friends from church... it was a rainy cold evening, nonetheless we had a nice and delightful time with delicious and unique pasta dishes... I had the uni pasta, it is one of the popular dishes and it was so delicious and creamy.... We were greeted immediately and was served warm bread with butter... the place is so cozy and small, located in a shopping center.... Can't wait to come back and try other specialty pastas read more

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Amazing service, servers were all very friendly. The restaurant was very clean, limited seatings, but we came the right time to avoid long wait. The food was amazing, we had the burratta, Uni pasta and the mentai pasta, it came with rolls and salad. Everything was delicious, such a good comfort food, pasta were amazing. Will def comeback! read more

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Food was good. We were seated without a wait on a weekday. Nice little spot to have family dinner. Was not loud. We got the Uni pasta which was super creamy. Service could have been a little better. Server was annoyed anytime we asked for something. read more

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Highly Recommended! Great food! The uni pasta is delicious! I'd like to try the squid ink pasta or carbonara next time. All my friends enjoyed their food as well. The service is awesome! The workers are very friendly and polite. It's a cute little restaurant so it's good for friends of 4 or less! It's a good setting to talk and catch up. Definitely enjoyed the experience! Delicious food and great company is always an awesome time! read more

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This restaurant is always packed! Keep in mind it is a bit of a smaller space. Definitely recommend coming right when it opens as there were already people waiting before it even opened. Service was friendly and efficient. Pasta as always was delicious! We ordered the carbonara, Japanese Mentai cream, uni, and pescatore rosso pasta. read more

Pasta e Pasta by Allegro - Uni, pescatore rosso, carbonara, Japanese mentai cream pasta - Pasta Shops Near Me - Cerritos, California

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I've been seeing this place for awhile now because I usually stop by the dessert shop nearby. I ordered the Uni Pasta since it's been posted outside, so I decided to give it a try. It was good overall, and I finished the plate, but it's not something I would order again. It reminded me of garlic pasta, which I like, but the uni topping didn't taste fresh. It lacked the usual creamy, ocean-like flavor that makes uni special. The Beef Ragu, on the other hand, was delicious! As a meat lover, I really enjoyed it. The sauce had a depth of flavor that I could taste from the wine, which gave it balance and richness. It almost reminded me of lasagna but with a more refined twist. This is definitely something I would order again. The ambiance was casual and cozy, perfect for a relaxed meal. The place is located in a plaza complex, easy to find with plenty of parking. It wasn't packed when we went, probably since it was close to closing, which made the atmosphere feel more laid-back and comfortable. read more

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My coworkers and I went here for our team building lunch. I was super excited because I've never had Japanese pasta done quite like this. It's like Japanese, Italian fusion. 1st the inside is cute and cozy and our waitress was super sweet. I ordered the pescatore Bianca and it did not disappoint! The portions are pretty big. We also had the jidori chicken gizzards for an appetizer, they were super tender and well seasoned. Jidori chicken is a LA local favorite (iykyk) so I was excited to try it the way they prepared it. I'll definitely be back here, the creamy sauce was enough to keep me coming back, plus my husband loved the leftovers. read more

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Not much of a fan of seafood so I decided to order the bacon and mushroom pasta. Portion size was reasonable and I was full with that, and the side of salad and bread. I do think it could have been more flavorful/saltier, but may just have been my taste preference. They were accomodating for a large group and did not rush us, which was appreciated. But it does get a bit crowded so do come early ! Would come back to try other pastas! read more

Pasta e Pasta by Allegro - Bacon and mushroom in gorgonzola cream sauce - Pasta Shops Near Me - Cerritos, California

I've been to Pasta e Pasta in Little Tokyo, but did not know there was a location in Cerritos! While Little Tokyo is closer to me distance-wise, the quality and taste of the pastas at Cerritos is just as good as Little Tokyo and I would much rather deal with the plentiful parking in Cerritos than the little small lot that may or may not be free depending when you go in Little Tokyo. Inside, it's not as deep as Little Tokyo, so to avoid a wait, definitely try to go during opening hours. I had no problems getting a table for 4 for Sunday lunch at 11:40 am and noticed it filled up an hour later. Service was great - patient and attentive servers that kept our waters filled and anticipated needs we would have with a baby in the party. We stuck with our usual, which was uni pasta ($28) and carbonara ($22). Both were creamy and delicious. We finished both pastas in one sitting! Now that we discovered this spot, we would gladly return to Cerritos for our Japanese Pasta cravings at Pasta e Pasta! read more

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I was looking for something similar (Japanese/Italian fusion) to Spoon House in Gardena. This hit the spot!

A cute pasta shop that tries to be more elevated but kind of falls short. Some solid dishes but overall didn't really live up to the hype. Burrata: Skip Fresh tomatoes and cheese but missing depth. Felt a little too basic and flat compared to similar dishes at other spots. Uni Pasta: Maybe? If you're just here to try it for the novelty, go for it. Otherwise it's kind of underwhelming. Didn't have the strong uni flavor or brininess you'd expect. Seafood Pasta: Get Definitely the best one. Creamy, sweet, flavorful, and actually felt well balanced. Would totally get this again. The place has good intentions and a nice vibe, but a lot of dishes just don't hit the mark. With a few tweaks this spot could be great, but for now it feels a bit overrated and overpriced. Food: 6/10 Service: 6/10 Atmosphere: 7/10 Value: 5/10 read more

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Super cute, small place in Cerritos. We came on a weekday around the evening time and for a party of 2 was no wait. We had heard of Pasta e Pasta, but the LA location - so we were excited to try a location so close to home. They provided bread and a salad, and we ordered the Carbonara Pasta and the Beef Ragu. Both were really yummy. The carbonara was a large portion size, and very creamy. We really liked this place, and will come back soon! read more

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This place has been on my list for a while but I never go downtown. I was excited to see there is a location in Cerritos! Parking was easy, service was nice, food was fantastic. I was hesitant to try the mentai pasta because I don't usually like mentaiko but everyone raved about it so I had to get what they are known for. I'm really glad I did - it works so well with pasta and makes the sauce super creamy but with a great depth of flavor - not just cream. The noodles were al dente and the dish while pricey totaling $30 does come with bread and salad. Totally worth it! read more

Pasta e Pasta by Allegro - Pasta Shops Near Me - Cerritos, California

Located in s small strip mall with limited parking. This restaurant serves Japanese inspired pasta using Japanese ingredients like Uni, mentaiko squid and shimeji mushrooms. There's even a squid ink pasta. They split the menu into red sauce, cream sauce and olive oil and garlic sauce. Food is well executed and the wait for the meal is moderate. During lunch, we were given complimentary salad with a citrus dressing. Try it, I recommend it. read more

Pasta e Pasta by Allegro - Pasta in garlic and olive oil sauce with squid. Squid is very tender - Pasta Shops Near Me - Cerritos, California

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We stopped by after church and there was no wait. Got seated right away. Once we got seated, there was an unpleasant smell that we almost left but stayed because they served us water already. Service was good. We ordered the mentai and bolognese. Rich and decadent sauces. The taste was decent. The meal came with two bread rolls and salad which we didn't expect. The salad dressing was tasty. Overall for my personal preference it was okay. read more

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After recently trying the Little Tokyo location, I finally got to try the Cerritos location. Came on a Friday evening for dinner ~7:15PM and there was actually no wait for a group of 5--maybe the hype has died down, but I'm not complaining! It's still as good as I was always told. For the main course I got the tomato cream with spinach and shrimp; they give you plenty of pretty big shrimp. The tomato cream sauce I would say isn't super creamy (it's more tomato-y than creamy), so if you're looking for something really cream based you may want to opt for the other options. It still tastes primarily like a tomato sauce. But, it was still bright, robust, and delicious! Food came out very fresh and hot tasting, and presentation was good. We shared the chicken gizzard in confit which was quite interesting and pretty tasty, goes pretty well with the bread they give you; if you don't like chicken gizzard though you probably won't like it. That reminds me once of a date I went on where there was chicken gizzards on the menu. My date was like, "what the heck are those?" I responded that I used to eat gizzards as a kid a lot. Unfortunately, it was loud in the restaurant and she said, "...you used to eat... what?" "Gizzards!" I replied, to which she said "WHAT?! why would you tell me that?". Later on that night she told me I should go see a therapist for what happened to me, to which I was very confused. But, at least she walked away knowing what gizzards are. Anyways, parking can be tricky in this lot when it's busy, but you should be able to find parking somewhere. Service was great and the food came out really fast (much like the Little Tokyo location!) Definitely will be back to try other items. read more

Pasta e Pasta by Allegro - Gizzard in confit! - Pasta Shops Near Me - Cerritos, California

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Stopped by for Friday night dinner 4/3. Waited about 20 mins for a table and got seated. It was medium loud, every table busy with their own conversation. Carbonara had a nice creamy sauce but flabby bacon (I thought carbonara was supposed to be made with crispy bacon/pancetta) :( service was okay, a gentleman working that reminded me of Alex Wolff looked so mad whenever we'd ask for anything didn't speak to us, just kinda walked away to grab whatever we asked for and would quietly set it down and walk back away. I work in downtown so this place was on my list but I'd most likely not be back because of the service (unless it's bought for me). read more

Pasta e Pasta by Allegro - Carbonara - Pasta Shops Near Me - Cerritos, California

Pasta e Pasta is always so consistent with their pasta and I can always count on them to satisfy the pasta craving. I'm so glad they have this location in Cerritos, closer to OC, so we don't always have to make a trek to little Tokyo to devour some tasty Japanese Italian pasta. A classic is always the mentai cream, but it can be a little on the heavier side, considering all the cream. Though, I do appreciate the amount of mushroom that is piled into the pasta. If you're looking for something lighter, the bolognese is a great option for a red sauce pasta. All pasta comes with the side salad and bread roll to begin the meal. They have chili oil on the table, which provides a nice spice flavor - usually chili oils don't have much of a spicy factor, but this one does and we love it! The restaurant is a small shop so it can get busy during peak hours, though the employees are always super quick and attentive. read more

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I highly recommend this pasta place anything and everything is really delicious here. My favorite is the squid ink pasta. You can't go wrong with whatever you choose. The quality is just super great. I highly recommend you trying this place anytime you're in town. read more

Back again. Tried the arrabbiata for the first time, and it did not disappoint. The bacon was so tender and flavorful. Hubby got the mentai again. Crab meat gratin was delicious. I really can't say enough good things about this place lol... read more

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I wanted to try this pasta place and I'm so excited that they opened a location in Orange County besides their Little Tokyo location. The interior is very warm and cozy despite the unassuming parking lot it's located in. I was seated right away on a Wednesday at 7pm. We ordered the Beef Ragu and the Mentaiko Cream. Both were solid pastas across the board. The beef in the Beef Ragu was a little tough to chew through but I loved the sauce and the noodles weren't greasy at all. The Mentaiko Cream was also solid, not too heavy. The portions are HUGE, I couldn't finish in one sitting. I enjoyed my experience at Pasta e Pasta and would love to try more of their pastas in future. read more

Pasta e Pasta by Allegro - Beef Ragu and Mentaiko Cream - Pasta Shops Near Me - Cerritos, California

All the pastas were very delicious, with all the seafood being fresh and not too fishy! The pasta noodles were thin, so it was easy to eat and enjoy. Service was a 10/10 with the waiter checking up on us often and coming by to refill water. Interior is very homey! read more

I loved my experience here at Pasta E Pasta. The restaurant is small, yet cozy and charming. The server was very friendly and quick - props to him because I think he's the only one running the floor. Food was absolutely perfect. We started with the creamy crab gratin. The crab was very flavorful and went well with the piping hot cheese. There's bits of penne pasta inside, but I also liked spreading it on my bread. The Uni pasta was phenomenal. The uni paired well with the creamy sauce and everything was seasoned beautifully. It was very easy to eat - sometimes pasta is too rich that it's hard to power through. Not this pasta. This pasta is perfect. The noodles are al dente. The sauce is just right. Make sure to come early because they close early! read more

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The pasta here is truly amazing. I love sea urchin, and when I order their uni cream pasta the flavor of the uni comes through beautifully. The pasta is perfectly al dente and the texture is just right. It tastes just like the delicious pasta shops you find in Japan. I also heard that they will open a location in Torrance at the end of November, and I am already very excited. I love this pasta so much that I feel like I could eat it every day. When I have a meal I like to drink good water, and I sometimes wish the water they serve had a little something added to make it pair even better with the pasta. A hint of lemon or lime would make it perfect. The staff member who helped us and the head chef were both extremely kind. He even shared some details about the new Torrance location. He said it will open near the Tokyo Central mall on PCH, where the former Honda restaurant used to be. The Cerritos location feels small and cozy, which I really like, but he mentioned that the Torrance restaurant will be a bit larger and will offer a wider selection of drinks as well. read more

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