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    Pasta e Pasta by Allegro

    4.5 (440 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Vivian T.

    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!

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    Emi H.

    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!

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    Victoria C.

    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.

    Uni pasta
    Gabby K.

    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.

    Mentai Cream Japanese style pasta
    Karen T.

    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.

    Takuma M.

    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

    Uni Pasta
    Sarah R.

    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!

    Mentai Cream Pasta
    Vincent P.

    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.

    Tomato Cream Sauce with Shrimp and Spinach Pasta
    Kevin T.

    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.

    Bolognese
    Madeleine C.

    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.

    Ann L.

    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.

    Top: uni pasta Bottom: mentai cream Japanese style pasta
    Christy V.

    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.

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    Karina E.

    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

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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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    North Italia

    North Italia

    4.2(609 reviews)
    0.4 mi

    Food was so delicious - the pasta tasted amazing and everything was flavorful in each bite…read more Our server was the most attentive, asking if everything was alright and it was a bonus that she gave recommendations for some food and drink choices The establishment is well lit, tables spaced out far enough so you can still have a conversation with your companion

    I've been wanting to try North Italia for a while. I'd heard good things about the El Segundo…read morelocation and recently found out they opened one in Cerritos, so I took my mom there for an early Mother's Day dinner on the Saturday before Mother's Day. We didn't have reservations, so we expected a wait. The restaurant was packed, and we ended up waiting about 30 minutes to be seated. We ordered the truffle garlic bread, spicy rigatoni vodka, squid ink tonnarreli and a pizza with half The Pig and half hot honey prosciutto. Spicy Rigatoni Vodka - 4/5 The dish was delicious, and you could definitely tell the pasta was handmade. It wasn't spicy at all to me, but I also have a pretty high spice tolerance. I do wish it had more meat, and the portion size felt a little small. I was shocked to find out it was nearly 2,000 calories for the amount served. Squid Ink Tonnarreli - 5/5 This was probably my favorite dish of the night. It was rich, savory, and really flavorful. I'd never had squid ink pasta before, although I've had Filipino squid cooked in squid ink many times. The dish came with squid, shrimp, and a spicy tomato-based sauce. We asked for it mild, but I honestly think it would've been even better spicy. The portion size was good too. Pizza - 3/5 Since they make handmade pasta, I assumed the pizza dough would be amazing, but it was just average. Parts of the crust were a little burnt. The Pig (their all-meat pizza) was okay but slightly too salty for me. The hot honey prosciutto side was better, although they were pretty light on the toppings. I probably wouldn't order pizza here again. Truffle Garlic Bread - 4/5 Really good, but overpriced at $18.50 for 9 small square pieces. The bread was crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and very buttery. Customer Service - 5/5 Our waitress was friendly, attentive, and explained the menu really well. I appreciated that she mentioned the spice levels could be adjusted on certain dishes. She also refilled my iced tea without me having to ask and even brought me a to-go cup for it. Overall, we had a good experience. The food was solid, and the service was great. However, the portions felt a bit small for the price, especially compared to similar restaurants, and I was surprised they didn't offer complimentary bread. I'm glad I tried it, but I'm not sure if I'd go back regularly.

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    Open kitchen is nice. (see more IG @capricorncow)

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    La Tavolata - Shrimp pasta 10/10

    La Tavolata

    4.3(1.6k reviews)
    0.3 mi
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    10/10 Calamari Fritti - I really loved this calamari! It's such a great mix of different pieces,…read moreand it's clearly high quality. I'm definitely ordering this again next time. It also comes with two different sauces that are both incredibly flavorful and compliment the calamari perfectly. 10/10 Papardelle Vodka -This is truly the best pasta in all of the land! It's rare to find a dish where the sauce, the pasta, and the protein are all this high quality. Everything is literally perfect. 10/10 Complimentary Bread -I love that this restaurant serves complimentary bread! It's so freaking good and the quality is amazing. It comes with an oil and vinegar dip that pairs perfectly. Honestly, it's hard to stop eating it. Don't fill up too much before the main course! Cost - Calamari $17.00, Pappardelle Vodka $22.00 (Before taxes and tip).

    Soooo disappointing. They serve warm bread with parm and oil that is tasty once you're seated. We…read morestarted with a mango avocado caprese that was also good--although, I would note that the mozzarella was like Trader Joe's (not bad but not fresh mozzarella di bufala). The most disappointing and inedible dish of all was the trenette with pesto. While the pasta tasted home made the pesto was the too-often-seen-in-American-restaurants pesto cream soup and pretty flavorless (we all agreed that it wasn't even salted properly). My friend who had the ravioli bolognese was satisfied and reported that the ravioli were homemade. The eggplant parmigiano was ok in that the eggplant was properly cooked but not particularly tasty. It came with a side of overcooked rehydrated penne that was like mush. The service was not horrible. Our server was polite but unwilling to split two entrees. She did bring us a couple of little plates. Given that one of the entrees was the pesto, there ended up being no need because that dish was so awful that we each tried one bite and wanted nothing to do with it. This is when a suburb server would notice that it hadn't hardly been touched and apologize and comp it. No such offer or apology. I would never go back!

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    Aliacci Pizza & Pasta - Spaghetti with meatballs

    Aliacci Pizza & Pasta

    4.2(433 reviews)
    3.0 mi
    $$

    The restaurant is chill, the workers are welcoming, and the pizza is extremely good. The pizza came…read morepretty fast compared to other pizza restaurants.

    This place is 10/10 for food, service and lovability. First time here and won't be my last…read more The pizza is sooooo good. I like mine thin crust and it was perfect - crispy and chewy and even some brown yummy hot air bubbles from the oven. Generous toppings and a nice tart tomato sauce - just the way a pizza sauce should be. Customer service - Friendly, fast and so welcoming. The prices are really a great deal for the quality of food you get. Lovability - I am always heartened when I see a family run business that has the entire family involved. Two kids were doing their homework outside at the table and chairs by the entrance. One was inside playing video games, lost in his own world. The moment I stepped into the door, the eldest teenager son went straight from the table outside and hopped right behind the cashier. He was cheery and greeted me so professionally. I made my order and the dad immediately went to the counter and started twirling the dough to make the crust. The mom peeked out from the kitchen and smiled at me and then disappeared to get the toppings ready. They were a well-tuned team! As someone who also grew up in a family restaurant, I can't emphasize enough how much it means to watch your parents work hard and to have to participate in helping them out. Builds deep appreciation how they have to make a living to take care of the family. Also it builds a solid work ethic and much-needed interpersonal skills in today's world. These folks are doing it right and I can't emphasize enough how important it is to support good family businesses like this one.

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    Ricci's Italian Restaurant

    Ricci's Italian Restaurant

    4.2(768 reviews)
    2.7 mi
    $$

    The best Italian in Bellflower, hands down! :)…read more I ordered the baked manicotti and was quite impressed, perfectly flavored and properly cooked! Their garlic bread and mozzarella sticks were phenomenal as well! The staff were friendly and attentive, and we were wanting for nothing. The place has a good amount of indoor seating, and a huge covered outdoor area in back, and the place is immaculate - clean and well lit. In all we'll certainly be back.

    We went to have dinner at Ricci's Italian in Bellflower a little while ago…read more Nice house salad (9/10) with wonderful italian dressing (9/5/10) and vegetable minestrone soup with small pasta (8.5/10), which adults and kids enjoyed. Our entrees included Chicken parmigiana (8/10), veal parmigiana (7/10) , and bacon carbonara with shrimp (8/10), quite rich and creamy, but not goopy. All quite good. Nice that they have Peroni on tap, tasted fairly fresh (8/10). Veal cutlet portion felt a little undersized but chicken was hearty, and red sauce (both marinara and meat sauce) are deep red, slightly thick and pasty...not a light sauce. Service was friendly and attentive throughout our meal, except for the end (when we suffered a accidental water spill and had to mop it uo ourselves). Garlic bread (6/10) was pale and had no taste of garlic: just butter, salt and pepper. At least it tasted fresh and warm. We had spumoni (9/10) and tiramisu (6/10) for dessert. Enjoyed the spumoni but I would skip tiramisu when coming back: beautifully presented but all the art was on the plate, instead of in the flavor of the tiramisu. Ricci's has been around since 1944. But from the outside and inside, you wouldn't guess that. The building seems pretty modern, as well as the interior, a somewhat classic upscale vibe. I really want to like this place (I have a fondness for historic dining) and I look forward to coming back to try the sandwiches and the pizza, both of which look good.

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    La Parolaccia Osteria - pappardelle with braised short ribs

    La Parolaccia Osteria

    4.4(2.1k reviews)
    7.4 mi
    $$

    We came here for a family dinner with a group of nine and were stoked we made reservations a couple…read moreof days ahead because the place was absolutely packed by the time we got there. One thing I noticed immediately was how deceptive the space is from the outside. You walk in thinking you're stepping into a small Italian bistro, and then it just keeps unfolding room after room until you realize you're actually in a large, incredibly lively space. Each room we passed through seemed to gain even more energy. There seemed to be birthday dinners, family gatherings, and just large groups of friends celebrating everywhere, and the whole restaurant had a genuinely festive feel without feeling overly loud or chaotic. Service was fantastic. Our waitress felt less like restaurant service and more like a friend helping the whole table have a good night. Everything flowed really naturally. Timing was great. Drinks stayed full. Plates never piled up, and even little moments that could have felt imperfect somehow just added to the warmth of the experience. We ordered family style for the table and honestly every single thing disappeared. The Burrina pizza and Romana pizza were both excellent. The Caesar salad was fresh and balanced. The lasagna was a hit, and we also ordered a white pasta with fennel sausage that nobody could stop eating. We even had family visiting from Ecuador with us, and everyone cleaned their plates and had a great time. We skipped dessert because we had cake waiting at home, but judging by the number of tiramisus passing by our table, we may have made a tactical error there. The only real challenge is parking. Broadway parking is Broadway parking, and locals already know the situation near the beach can get rough quickly. If you live nearby, I'd honestly recommend Ubering or walking if possible. This immediately went onto my shortlist for large group dinners in Long Beach.

    This will certainly be our last visit to La Parolaccia. My…read morewife and I have been coming here 4-5 times a year since 2013, often with friends. While it was never my personal favorite, I continued going because my wife enjoyed it. Unfortunately, our experience on Sunday, May 3, 2026 definitively closed that chapter. We arrived around 5:45 pm, at a time when the restaurant was clearly not busy. A young gentleman at reception greeted us warmly and was about to seat us, but was abruptly interrupted by a woman who directed us--without explanation--to sit along the wall. We waited there for about 10 minutes, despite a clearly prepared table sitting ready just a few feet away. When we were finally seated, it was at that very table next to the reception desk. Throughout the interaction, the woman showed no courtesy--no smile, no "please," no acknowledgment, and no "thank you for waiting." After years of patronage, this level of indifference was disappointing enough to ensure we won't be returning.

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    A'Roma Ristorante - Ravioli with meat sauce

    A'Roma Ristorante

    4.3(904 reviews)
    3.3 mi
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    Outstanding. The sauce for the pasta is the real deal…read more Great service Don't go - I like it when low traffic

    We hosted a memorial luncheon for 36 people in A'Roma's private event room. Everything about the…read moreday was absolutely magical. From my first outreach, Adriana was very responsive and helpful. We reserved the date and time, and then Adriana helped us decide on a menu which included appetizers, pasta dishes, salad, meatballs, dessert and more. They also offered a full bar for the luncheon. We were able to do all the planning, etc. over the phone. The day of the luncheon, we arrived early and were greeted by Christian who was our main contact. He brought two extra tables into the room so we could set up photo displays, and quickly and seamlessly reacted when our headcount went from 30 people to 36 just minutes before guests were scheduled to arrive. In addition to Christian, Benji and Alondra ensured the comfort of our guests by offering drinks, refills, quick clean-up of table settings as we moved to the next meal offering, and many other kindnesses. Our guests commented not only on the beautiful room and the food, but on the friendliness and professionalism of the crew. A'Roma's private room is beautiful, and the afternoon was truly amazing. What a great place and a great way to celebrate the life of our mother. A BIG "thank you!" from my family to Adriana, Christian, Benji, Alondra, and the entire kitchen team.

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