The next time you're looking for an authentic Italian meal, go to Pasta Primavera! 11/10 experience last night when my husband and I went in for dinner. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted and taken care of. The staff was incredibly attentive, and even the owner was paying attention and making sure we were being helped. The restaurant was busy and completely full--which is always a good sign--yet we waited no more than five minutes for a table. Once seated, fresh hot bread came out right away, our water glasses were constantly refilled, and the service never skipped a beat. And the food was DELICIOUS and so fresh! I had the cheese tortellini with chicken, and it was the perfect portion and absolutely delicious. One of my favorite moments was when they celebrated another guest's birthday. The staff came out to sing Happy Birthday while the young man who had originally greeted and seated us played the saxophone along with the song! It was such a fun and memorable touch and really added to the atmosphere. Between the food, the lively ambiance, the attention to detail, and the genuinely great service, I was thoroughly impressed. Pasta Primavera knows how to create an experience, not just serve a meal. We absolutely cannot wait to go back! read more

Pasta Primavera - Cheese tortalini - Italian Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

The pizza is really excellent, as is the fresh bread brought to the table when you sit down (try not to fill up on it if you can!) The owner made things right after a miscommunication on our first visit, so that is much appreciated. read more

If it wasn't for the bad service it would be 5 stars all the way. The food is GREAT. the atmosphere is GREAT. The service NOT GREAT. ThMexican man that busses the tables sometimes waits on us if we get there early enough on the weekend. He's fantastic. They should make him the head waiter. We usually show up about 3:30 on the weekends. Unfortunately because of this we get a mean, cold, aloof, curt, uninterested Siber!an waitress who couldn't care less about us. She never smiles, never offers us anything. She doesn't ask if you like the food. She won't even check if you have silverware. The only reason we come back is we love the food. It's like crack. We allow ourselves to be abused because OF THE FOOD. and they have a giant mirrored wall that allows me to gaze at my own magnificence. read more

Came here for Mother's Day and had a reservation for 6 people. It was busy, but everything was mostly great. The ambiance (to me) is a mix of classic and modern Italian decor. They prepped our table quickly and we were seated right away. Our server was friendly and attentive, although they let us know the kitchen was behind so the more prepared to order we were, the better. Everyone enjoyed their food, with the Pesto Gorgonzola and Chicken Saltimbocca being the favorites. My mom enjoyed the Tiramisu as well. It was a little awkward at the end to have everything on our table cleared while we were still seated (not by our server). It felt like they were wanting to turn the tables over for the next guests, which I think could be done without it being so obvious. We came for early dinner at 3pm, so I assume they were prepping for the main dinner rush, but there weren't people waiting for tables when we left. Overall though, a good experience and we've had several meals here. It was our first time in a while, so we'll be back sooner than later. read more

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Pasta was very fresh and delicious. Service is attentive and polite. Highly recommend!

Pasta Primavera has been our go to for local Italian food for several years. My MIL picked it for her birthday dinner recently, and as always, they did not disappoint! My husband always has their pesto Gorgonzola with chicken, and I always have my personal favorite: Carbonara. Always delicious! Our service is always friendly and welcoming, and I love that they circle around with delicious warm bread while you wait for your meal. The restaurant is quiet with cute Italian decor throughout, and with the kids love the free jelly beans that they know are waiting for them on our way out. If you're looking for quick, delicious Italian food, go to Pasta Primavera! read more

Pasta Primavera - Chicken Piccata - Italian Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

Surprised I have never reviewed this place before been coming for years. Usually eat here about twice a year. I feel its gone downhill a little bit over the years 3.5 rating is pretty accurate I rounded down but in the past would have rated it 4 stars. There are better Italian places to go to in the area. I prefer sitting in the bar area but there are only a few tables. For several years they had a cool bartender that serves you not sure if he is still there. The dipping sauce for the bread is very good however they started charging $5.00 for it. i dont recall ever paying extra for bread at most Italian places. We started with Minestrone soup it wasn't good mostly broth with a few overly large veges. I make a way better version. At $10.00 for a cup I would never order it again. I had to ask the server to bring parmesan cheese. The salad was good that we shared a light Italian dressing and good size they did a good job with that. The Carbonara tasted like they blended Campbells Creamy Chicken soup in it. Probably was just me but for some reason it just didnt do i for me. I have had better dishes here before. The bottle of Wood Family Zinfandel we shared made the whole meal much better. We enjoyed our time her but not sure I will be back very soon as I said lots of other better Italian places in the area. read more

Me and the wife were so excited we learned that this restaurant was the same as the one that shut down in treat plaza! We seen one of the waitresses that recognized us and we reconnected and we're back!! So everything we ordered from the other location was exactly the same!! See you soon, and can't wait to return. read more

So glad we ate there last night, 2 February 2025. It had been 25+ years since we'd been there since no longer live in the east bay and their San Mateo branch closed many years ago. Reviews both on Yelp and Google were very mixed with either love it or hate it. Very glad I went with my gut feelings. Minestrone as starter was good; not great. The mains of chicken cacciatore for me and pasta Bolognese for my wife were both excellent! My wife liked my cacciatore better than her Bolognese but I thought they both rocked. I didn't catch our male server's name but he was also great and attentive without being too visible. Super glad we ate at Pasta Primavera after soooo many years. read more

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Great food, service, and scenery. Had the jambalaya and it was better than I expected. Breads so good. Great staff.

Out to dinner with my sister. There was only one waiter. The restaurant filled up fast with still only one waiter. Unfortunately, we were quickly served our appetizer and dinner order with no dinner rolls and butter. Our drinks were never refreshed and parmesan cheese was only given upon request. It was very difficult to get the waiter attention but I was finally able to order a dinner meal to go. When the order to go came, I checked the bag No Dinner Roll. I requested the dinner roll and also requested the 2 rolls that were not receive with our eat-in meals. The waiter seemed annoyed but took the "to go" bag and returned it quickly. I assumed the dinner rolls were received and we paid a left. The following picture shows the rolls I received in the "to go" bag. Disgusting ! read more

Pasta Primavera - Dinner Rolls ! - Italian Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

I go this place frequently. Pasta is awesome and the bread is great . I love the bartender and the owner often sits at bar making sure everything is going okay . Love this place read more

The food and service were amazing! We came at a great time of the day! The Bolognese sauce with spaghetti and meatballs was ! read more

Pasta Primavera - Italian Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

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All in all, better than it has been, not as good as it was originally. Don't think new owner has done anything to enhance/ improve on previous owner. read more

Enjoy this place when visiting Walnut Creek while in town for work. Pleasant staff and food is very good.

I was tasked with finding a last minute party sized tiramisu for a graduation gift. My friend told me to come and get it this restaurant. Party sized trays need to be ordered in advance, but the waiter was gracious to pack multiple servings for me in an aluminum tray to make it look like a party dessert. I drove from Fairfield, and it was worth it, every one loved it. And being Italian myself- it tasted very authentic. read more

The portions are huge and perfect for sharing with friends or family. The servers were very accommodating and checked on us often while even suggesting a few things from the menu that we might like. The pesto Gorgonzola was so delicious! It was creamy and savory with the perfect amount of flavor. Definitely a great spot to eat if you are looking to enjoy a big meal with the people you love. Very affordable too! read more

Pasta Primavera - Pesto Gorgonzola Pasta - Italian Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

OK, where to start, well I used to come here all the time, last time was four years ago before the pandemic. This place was rocking it with the food the ambience and the service. The best Italian. However, when coming back for the first time in four years, I was so excited, but there was a lot of disappointment here. First off, I can't say how much I appreciated the owner coming up to us and talking with us. He was so kind!! But I did notice that they took my grandmother and my child and I to another room where it was loud and it was not as nice as the main room. I thought they were trying to separate us from the other side of the room, which I felt a little upset about when I had told them it was my grandmother's 88th birthday, and it would've been nice to be on the side where it was quiet. In addition, we left it alone, and we went into the room and sat down. Our server was really sweet. She came over and was asking what we would like, and even took her time in between which it was a little too much time. We did order a glass of wine and the servings were just right. My grandmother had the soup and salad and I ordered the cheese tortellini meal. When the food did arrive, it was not as upscale as it was before. Definitely the cheese tortellini sauce was very wet, and the meal had no flavor. It wasn't as usual. Also, I noticed that they made a change to their most famous pesto chicken pasta dish or I would've ordered that. The food was not up to par for an Italian restaurant of this sort. I was very disappointed. I don't know if I will be coming back being that the prices are a little high and the food quality is low. Service everyone was really nice, but it was very slow. I also did not like how they put us in the room that was very loud. This makes me sad because I have really good memories at this restaurant. I hope they take some of these reviews into consideration and start to, change some of these things I spoke of. read more

Always great food and wonderful staff. They make you feel right at home Highly recommend this family owned restaurant read more

Has some of my favorite local Italian food. They redid the interior some years back and it looks very classy inside. It can get a little loud in the dining room which is why I'll usually just order pick up but we went there last Friday night to dine in and had a wonderful date. The butternut squash ravioli is one of the most amazing dishes I've ever had, been ordering it since I was a kid. read more

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I went here for the first time to avoid heavy traffic and I'm so happy I stopped by. I sat at the bar and ordered the house salad which was delicious and had the right amount of dressing (I usually ask for it on the side, but didn't this time). The Sauvignon Blanc was local, from Napa and really refreshing. I followed up with the Margherita Pizza. I only ate half but it was cooked perfectly! I was too full for an actual dessert so I settled for an "after dinner delight" it's similar to a Grasshopper (drink) and it was so delicious. I haven't had one of those in years. The bartender was so kind and packaged my remaining food and a tiramisu as well! I enjoyed my experience so much and can't wait to return! Great service and yummy dishes! read more

Pasta Primavera - After Dinner Delight - Italian Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

My go to place for many occasions: family lunch, quiet friend lunch, bonding with my pizza loving son, etc. Especially love the calamari steak as my meal with fresh salad and bread buns. Glass of wine too. Service is excellent, fair priced, easy parking, just love this place. read more

Food was yummy. My wife and I don't eat alone so we split many of our dishes. When we told our wait staff she said not a problem and wonderfully the split the salad and entree across two plates. We did not have to do it. So nice of them (no split charge also). Very comfortable and setting that fits the food cuisine. read more

My daughter wanted to try something new so we gave this place I have driven by 100 times and never stopped a try! I'm glad we did! The staff was so friendly and it wasn't too crowded. It was quiet and we got a table right away. They have many traditional Italian dishes and a legit pizza oven. The bar is small but nice. Since I was with my young daughter I didn't have any adult drinks but it actually looks like a nice place to hang out and grab a drink with a friend or your significant other. I let me daughter order and told her to pick two dishes she wanted to try and we could share them both. She ordered us the Alfredo Chicken and a margherita pizza. They brought us some delicious fresh bread and we could choose between butter or olive oil and balsamic with our bread. We decided to start with a Greek salad as well and it was so fresh and simple but delicious. Everything was great and they made sure we had a great experience. Thank you! I look forward to coming back to try more of the traditional Italian dishes. read more

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Sorry to say this gem of a restaurant has slipped, not much but after perhaps 100 visits over 30 years, noticeable. Veal piccata should never have pepper in it. The wonderful baguette bread has been replaced by a wonderful French roll. Our server was not suave; she took plates away before companion was finished, she was not easy and congenial , she forgot a few things and had to be asked twice. And her hairdo was difficult to figure out. I want to think all this was because perhaps she was new so improvement will come. But the biggest disappointment was the tiramisu. It was pretty much awful. Thick, solid, and the yellow in color rather than white. It actually approached the feeling of being a cheesecake rather than the fluffy light as air concoction of before. I couldn't eat more than 3 bites. Truly. read more

I've been going to this place for years. I love several of their pasta dishes. They have generous portions, I often take enough home for a 2nd dinner. I wish they still had their tomato based bread spread that came with your entree. It was delicious. And I really appreciate they have good tasting gluten free pasta! read more

This is one of my family's favorite places to dine. We come for the chicken saltimbocca and the pesto gorgonzola. Other honorable mentions are the carbonara and fettuccine alfredo. The bread is tasty, too. Whether weekday, weekend, or takeout, the food is always consistent. The staff are always so pleasant, friendly, and accommodating. We will keep coming back! read more

I am always recommended pasta primavera, but have never had it until my friends graduation! The food was super delicious and the staff were very nice! We had a separate room for us and it was overall a good time read more

We had a great experience here and we'll be back! My wife was looking for red clam linguini and this was the only place reasonably near us that serves it. We weren't quite sure what to expect in the 'burbs of Walnut Creek, but we were very pleasantly surprised! Don't let the strip mall locale put you off; the dining room is quite lovely with the windows bringing an open airy feeling. I had the chicken cacciatore, which was piping hot and absolutely delicious; my wife had the red clam linguine and she was just as happy. Servers we nice enough and helpful, but seemed inexperienced and not super organized Even so, our overall experience was great. We thought the prices were reasonable too. (Last thing I'll say is that while this is a very good restaurant all around with very good food, it's not a gourmet experience, so don't go there looking for that.) read more

Pasta Primavera - Chicken cacciatore - Italian Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

This restaurant has been there forever and still serves excellent Italian food. So, not sure why it was so empty on a Tuesday for lunch. Five of us dropped in for lunch. We decided to eat family style. Caesar Salad, pizzas and desserts! The kitchen was thoughtful in separately playing the salads. The pizzas were excellent. We shared a crème brûlée and a tiramisu. The tiramisu may have been the best I have ever had! It's a nice clean place with additional parking in the back. The bathrooms could use a touch up. The solo server doesn't smile much but is very efficient! Highly recommended. read more

It was our first time coming here but won't be our last!!! When we arrived and saw how small it appeared in the parking lot, I was worried that this was going to be a pizza place that served pasta. BOY WAS I WRONG!! From the moment we were seated to our last minute there, this place was wonderful. We were celebrating a birthday and everyone loved all the food and drinks! The garlic bread was so good!! Things we ordered were cheese tortellini, carbonara, saltimbocca, cheese ravioli and the rigatoni! All of it was fabulous! And not to mention the cheese cake and tiramisu! It was the perfect place to celebrate! We will be going back even though it will take us an hour to get there it will be worth it! read more

UPDATE: The owner decided to message me on the side as well along with his response to my review. I was way caught off guard by his response, especially after the way this situation was handled. Seems like the customer is wrong at this restaurant. Free food? Amir, you're comical, and asking about your nationality? It's not of my interest to know your nationality. Character is what's most important to me. We have dined there many times and have met on numerous occasions. You put out bad quality food that night hence why we spoke, you made promises via our conversation last month about "discounting our meal"and you didn't uphold to that. I wouldn't waste my time or energy trying to do the wrong thing. I will always fight for what's right, and my meal/experience that night was less than subpar to say the least. Legal is my job. My background is just that. So your threat I do not take lightly. You could've actually followed through to make this situation right, and I would have been glad to change my review, but you chose to ghost me and not follow up. Compensation back won't bring back the loss of what was supposed to be a nice birthday dinner. It's just the least you SHOULD do, and you didn't. Wish you well, Amir. read more

Pasta Primavera - Closes mussels first one - Italian Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

We stopped by for an early dinner today. The Caesar salad was five star good, a perfect light garlicky dressing with croutons & crisp romaine. The side chicken breast was cooked perfectly, juicy & tender. The pasta dish, tender tortellini, peas, mushrooms and prosciutto in a thin cream sauce, the prosciutto tasted more like ham, it could have used more peas & mushrooms but still very tasty. We used to love the bread they served years ago, the rolls were ok. Overall a wonderful dinner, great value, stellar service, in an elegant atmosphere with soft music playing in the background; perfect date night. We were happy to see that they still offer a scoop of jelly belly's on the way out, nice touch-we plan to return very soon! Highly recommend. read more

Food was above average, good portions. They have a nice looking pizza oven but apparently for decoration only. Service was descent. The bruschetta was spicy! Otherwise was not bad. Pizza was thin crescent. Again everything was good and descent. read more

Pasta Primavera - Italian Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

I have a dilemma. The food is good at this place but the service is the worst we have ever experienced. Our waitress was not really rude but was just terrible. She was not friendly or inviting. Her interaction with us was robotic and rushed. Her service was also very slow and when we asked her for extra napkins, she seemed surprised anyone would ask for them. She brought over small black cocktail napkins. Huh?! When I asked for a real napkin, she seemed taken aback and again was not pleasant about bringing them over. I guess they have a quota on napkins. The bus boy was also not very friendly. We had been there about 10 minutes, waiting for our waitress to return and I asked the bus boy for bread. He answered rudely that it's coming. Also, this is the first restaurant we've been to where our water glasses ran dry and no one came by to fill them. The food is good but very salty so you need lots of water. For now on, we may order to-go but will definitely not return to eat there. read more

All the food that we have eaten here has been so yummy and the prices are great for what you get. But I'm writing this review specifically for the bartender, Jesus. All of his drinks taste amazing, and his customer service is top notch! read more

Eva our server was terrible, she was rude, never gave bread, didn't come back to refill drinks, barely talked and looked bothered to even be working. read more

Horrible service and food served cold! To bad Alan isn't there anymore! And don't even think about complaining because you will get attitude from one of the ladies don't know her name don't really care however, middle aged and obviously a smoker! This used to be the best place to go when ALLEN was bartending he was a mixologist, kind fun and truly made the experience worthwhile. I don't know what has happened, but it is a complete disappointment such a shame. read more

Amazing, I was very impressed with food, ambiance and service. The inside is gorgeous and has the most amazing wall mirror that really ties all the rustic Italian winery vibe. The waitress I've had both times is so lovely and sweet. The food is great. We've had the clam appetizer, the piccata, caesar salad and spumoni. All 5 Star. Wonderful place to eat with friends or a romantic date. read more

Servings were huge and the rolls were warm. Really, the bread was the best part, I wish they had brought more than one roll per person. Caesar salad wasn't too bad. They got my pasta order wrong, and what they did bring was bland. The tiramisu was partly frozen? And not one of the better ones I've had, but edible. My partner was similarly disappointed in the food. Overall, it reminded me of airplane food - better than nothing, but I wouldn't pay for it if given the choice. Ambiance was pleasant enough, and the bathroom was clean. read more