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    Pasta e Pasta by Allegro

    4.5 (474 reviews)
    ModerateJapanese, Italian
    Closed • 5:00 pm - 8:30 PM
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Uni Pasta
    Jacob C.

    I dropped in for lunch and waited about 5 minutes to be seated. The waitress was very nice and this place was packed except seating facing the kitchen. I ordered the Creamy Crab meat Gratin, Uni Pasta, and coffee. The Gratin was decadent, but I specifically came for the Uni Pasta. It was flawless and had a beautiful presentation. The pasta also came with a side salad and bread, which were delightful. Even the coffee was tasty!

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    Flora A.

    Went here for a weekend dinner and it was super busy. The place was packed! There was plenty of parking outside, though the restaurant itself is quite small. Thankfully we were seated right away so we didn't have to check in via the iPad at the front. Our server was nice, though we did feel like we were forgotten at times. But again, I'll give them grace since it was so busy! After we ordered, we were given a little salad and some bread and butter to start. I went with the mentai creme pasta, and it was absolutely delicious. Though I will say, the amount of oil that was left over could have easily fried something LOL. Great casual dinner spot!

    Zarifa A.

    Pasta e Pasta is one of my favorite restaurants in Cerritos! It's a Japanese fusion pasta spot and every time I've come, I'm mind blown by how delicious all the food is. They have a variety of different pastas on the menu, but me and my husband's go to's are the uni pasta and the mentai cream pasta. If you're a spicy food lover like me, do yourself a favor and drizzle on some of the chili oil that they have on the table. Each pasta also comes with bread and a side salad, which is a nice touch as well. I've always come here for weekend dinners and the wait hasn't been more than 10 minutes. Service is friendly and attentive. It is located in a strip mall with plenty of parking.

    Mentai
    Alice Y.

    Finally got to try this place and I loved every bite of my pasta! I was torn between one of the allegro favorites (uni pasta and bolognese) and the Mentai. My friend recommended the Mentai and if you're a first timer, I would too. It was rich with umami flavor from the mushroom, a little salty with texture from the roe, and just creamy enough where you didn't need something to cut through. Comes with bread and side salad. My toddler also enjoyed it, which says a lot! The service was quick. There's a wait list to check in your party on the iPad. They seat you once full party arrives. High chairs available. It's a cozy place and seems like they can accommodate all sorts of parties from 2 people to large families. Shared free parking lot with other businesses, was not difficult to find. Would definitely come back again!

    Uni Pasta
    Bryce T.

    I have fond memories of eating Italian food in Japan, which often features a distinctly sweeter flavor profile, and Japan-based Allegro has brought its signature Japanese-Italian fusion cuisine to the Los Angeles area with Pasta e Pasta. Their special uni pasta is infused with flavors of the sea, but you cannot go wrong with their non-seafood options as well. Their tomato sauce uses imported tomatoes in a recipe tried and true since the opening of their first location in Little Tokyo.

    Mentai pasta
    Janelle S.

    Pasta e Pasta is such a lovely gem. It's a small restaurant that definitely has a homey vibe to it. Their Japanese Italian fusion pasta is what drew me in. I tried both their uni pasta and their mentai creme pasta; while both are delicious, I'd say I favored the uni pasta more! The Japanese flavors are so unique and bring a whole new umami sensation to the pasta. They also have a hot sauce/ spicy oil (?) at the table that I'd recommend splashing a little bit onto your dish for a nice kick of flavor! Besides the yummy main dishes, the staff really seals the deal in how amazing this place is. They are so so kind and extremely attentive. You can really tell that they love what they do and are so excited for you to try their unique dishes. I would absolutely recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a pasta place!

    Uni (sea urchin) pasta
    Anabel G.

    A small Japanese/Italian fusion establishment with little seating, but big flavor. We ordered 4 pasta dishes for the night, and while I didn't get to sample everything, what I did try was delicious. Each table has a chili oil that I strongly recommend you add, especially to the uni pasta as I found it heavily under-seasoned. All the noodles were al dente, and the dishes were served with bread and a small house salad. Our waiter did the best he could, but for some reason, the weekday we chose was a pretty busy day with a crowd outside the door. My biggest qualm with my experience was the portion size and the seasoning. Our party was still a bit hungry (or, at least I was) after the meal, and we found each dish to be a bit flat,, though the chili oil helped with that. Looking forward to my next visit, and will definitely order something different.

    Thomas Q.

    Very good Italian Japanese fusion pastas. I had the one in Little Tokyo. This one is just as good but close to OC . Service was fast and polite . Glad it's here in food land, Cerritos .

    Side salad and bread
    Ashley V.

    Servers were super friendly immediately upon walking in. Luckily, there was no wait when we came since this spot is quite small. Servers were able to quickly take our order and food came out in less than 10-15 minutes. It's nice that they provide salad and bread as sides with each pasta order. I actually really liked their bread cause it had a nice toasted crisp on the outside and the butter melted perfectly on the inside. We got the uni pasta and the tomato cream sauce with shrimp and spinach, which were both good. They each had their own characteristics-- the uni was creamy while the tomato sauce definitely carried the other pasta. I'd definitely come back and hope to try the mentai cream pasta next!

    mentai cream japanese style
    Nina N.

    SO. GOOD. I would 100% return just for the Mentai Cream Japanese Style pasta alone. No notes--I genuinely think it was perfect as is. The staff was also so friendly, attentive, and welcoming. Definitely a must-try!

    Seafood pasta, very enjoyable, not over seasoned or spiced.
    Charlie O.

    Was in the neighborhood and just looked in my Yelp for a good dinner location and Pasta e Pasta by Allegro came up. We tried three different pastas. I had the Beef Ragu, we also had the Seafood Pasta and the Carbonara. You could tell from the quality of the food that a lot of time and effort had gone into each dish. Service was really great. They only had two people working the tables. Will come back soon.

    mentai pasta
    Irene B.

    Pasta e Pasta is one of my favorite Japanese Italian spots. The interior is super cute and I love the wine display in the restaurant. I also appreciate that every table comes with olive oil and vinegar. We ordered the mentai cream pasta and the uni pasta. The mentai pasta was packed with umami and the pasta itself was cooked perfectly al dente. The nori and mushrooms paired really well with the sauce as well. The uni pasta was just as good. The sauce was rich and creamy and the uni on top was fresh and buttery. The meal also comes with complimentary bread and salad. The salad was light and refreshing which helped balance out the richness of the pasta. The bread was simple but great for dipping in olive oil and vinegar. The service is always friendly and efficient. If you're a fan of Japanese Italian fusion, this place is definitely worth a visit. I honestly have nothing bad to say and can't wait to come back and try more of the menu!

    Japanese style
    Sabrina L.

    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.

    Bolognese, Chicken gizzard confit (appetizer), Arrabbiata, complementary bread and salad

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    Ask the Community - Pasta e Pasta by Allegro

    How long to wait for a Saturday dinner for 10 people?

    You might wait a while because it's a small restaurant. Maybe call the day before and ask if they can accommodate/make a reservation for you?

    The wait at the LA location is crazy long. We waited for over an hour. How long is the wait on a Sunday for lunch if you arrive before they open? I want to bring my mom, but she's 83 and can't wait for too long. Thanks!

    You really have to get in line before it opens at 11:30am on a sunday. She can stay in the car until you can get in? We usually try to be at the parking lot about 10mins before it opens for lunch or dinner, just so we don't have to wait to be seated.

    Is there a kids menu?

    No, there isn't.

    Is the restaurant still open?

    Yes

    Do they take reservations?

    Unfortunately not. There is a sign-in sheet at the doorway to indicate how many people are in your party.

    Do they accept reservations?

    Unfortunately not. They only have a sign-in sheet at the entrance to indicate how many are in your party. It seems it's a first come, first serve set up, with your best bet to be seated at the bar.

    What is usual wait time on Friday night?

    20-30min

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    19seventy - Cesar salad

    19seventy

    4.5(1.8k reviews)
    8.4 mi
    •$$
    Family-owned & operated
    Full bar

    There's a private lot for parking to get here. Inside has a nice and classy atmosphere. The staff…read moreare great and friendly. Even with lots of people, it wasnt too loud. The food arrived at a good pace. The sourdough bread roll with herb butter arrived first. It was delicious. The bread was fluffy inside and the outer crust wasn't too hard. I got the pasta cheese wheel (serves 2) and the server was great and funny. The pasta has a great flavor. And the portion is just right. Definitely filled me up even though I wanted more pasta. The garlic bread was also good. It is the same sourdough bread from the beginning. I'd return to try more of the menu!

    Had a great experience at 19seventy! The ambiance was beautiful, and the staff was attentive and…read morewelcoming throughout our meal. The sourdough bread they bring to the table was soft and really delicious. I had the Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo, which was very good. My friends shared the Short Rib Pappardelle, which was a generous portion for two people. We didn't realize it was prepared right in front of you, so getting to watch it being made was such a special treat! The only small downside was that my friends felt the Short Rib Pappardelle needed a little more flavor. They ended up adding some salt to bring out the taste. I have to give a huge shoutout to our waiter! He overheard us saying happy birthday to our friend, and without us even asking, he brought her a complimentary dessert. Such a thoughtful gesture and definitely made the night extra special. Overall, we had a great time and really appreciated the attentive service and little touches that made our dinner memorable!

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    Inside upon walking in

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    Caprese salad

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    Dominic's Ristorante Italiano - Linguini with clams

    Dominic's Ristorante Italiano

    4.1(1.3k reviews)
    4.1 mi
    •$$

    We were introduced to this wonderful restaurant, and from the moment we walked in, we felt as…read morethough we had been invited into someone's home. I absolutely loved the warm, welcoming ambience. The staff was incredibly friendly and attentive. Our server even let us sample a wine before choosing, which was such a nice touch. We enjoyed it so much that we ended up ordering a bottle. There were eight of us in our party, and despite the larger group, the service was excellent throughout our entire meal. As we were leaving, the manager/owner came by personally to greet us. She was so pleasant and wonderful, and shared so much about the restaurant and its story. It was truly lovely to see a mom-and-pop restaurant still thriving and providing such a personal experience. Another nice touch is that every meal comes with your choice of salad or soup.

    Friday night with a group of 10 Seated daily quickly maybe a…read morewait of about 15 minutes but not bad at all we wanted to wait to sit inside since there was a live band and jazz singer. The live music was a nice touch that I didn't know they had. Anyways they have a pretty sizable menu of both food and drinks. I had the lobster ravioli but someone in the group ordered a meatball sub and that looked really tasty. We ordered appetizers and everyone their own dinner, a variety of things. My dish was good it as rich and a hearty serving. It was good but didn't knock my socks off. Others in my group were blown away and raved about their dishes so that's good. Plenty of parking, great friendly service and good food. This place was full and consistently seating people all night seems like the spot of cypress.

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    Cesar salad

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    Luka

    Luka

    4.5(86 reviews)
    0.3 mi

    Luka just closed at the end of June, but thought I'd put in a last review for them, both to…read moredocument what a great dining experience I had and in hopes that they'll reopen again in some capacity! Located in the same space at Bakers and Baristas, the restaurant was flipped into Luka in the evening hours. Dimly lit for a romantic vibe, the ambiance was warm yet approachable. What initially drew me to Luka was seeing photos of their Chicken Liver Mousse! The mousse itself is rich, creamy, and absolutely delicious! It comes on a croissant with a seasonal fruit compote (ours was blueberry). It's also so gorgeous! A dish that truly tasted as good as it looks. The next dish we had was the Grilled Oyster Mushrooms. These completely blew us away! Something about the use of agrodolce, garlic, fennel pollen, chili powder, and red harissa made the flavor so savory and complex. I've never had mushrooms prepared in this way before. I will really miss these! We also had the Brussel Sprouts with pork jus glaze, chicharron, scallion, and fresno. I really enjoyed the different textures from the ingredients, including the crunch from the chicharrons. We had to get one of their signature dishes, the Potato Situation! Crispy on the outside with potato and melted provolone on the inside, they give a very generous portion of parmigiano reggiano and chive dust on top. Such a fun dish to cut into! For our last dish, we got the Crab Pasta. It came with fusilli, a rich cream sauce, capers, and calabrian toasted panko--a great ending to the meal! I really enjoyed my meal here and hope that there will be plans to open up Luka again one day!

    Very delicious, though the menu and flavors aren't particularly inspired. It feels like a lot of…read moreother upscale casual restaurants, basically--but not really a knock to Luka, since they do what they do well. Hamachi crudo was excellent and probably my favorite of the night. Great zesty flavor, fresh fish. Beef tartare was very standard fare, albeit with a huge mound of chives (which I did enjoy). Portion sizes for both were bigger than expected, which was a pleasant surprise. If you're not that hungry, the appetizers here are sort of filling. As for the crab pasta: I liked it, but it's filled in with mainly shredded crab. I ended up taking it home and adding some frozen lobster tail, and that made it feel a tad more complete. Overall: Great for a casual but chic dinner.

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    Luka
    Luka

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