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    Pasta Stories

    4.4 (94 reviews)
    Open • 11:00 am - 7:30 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed

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    Vy D.

    Great pasta spot with high meat quality when you're in Torrance, located inside Tokyo Central market. I love their Wagyu A5 meat, super tender and juicy. I would order delivery more from here for my lazy days.

    "Ehime" Seafood Spaghetti
    Zeeshan Q.

    Love this quaint little restaurant located in the dining area of Tokyo Central. It specializes in savory Italian noodle dishes with a unique Japanese twist. I ordered the Ehime, which had spaghetti noodles in a creamy garlic sauce topped with scallops, calamari, clams, and shrimp. Definitely a delicious and quick bite. Best of all you can grab a drink from Tokyo central to complete the meal. Highly recommend checking them out.

    Avocado, yam, and tuna
    Noba N.

    Pasta Stories is a relatively new pasta place that opened inside of Tokyo Central Specialty Market on PCH. Their pricing is super affordable! Especially their napolitan/tarako pastas are under $10! I have tried their tarako pasta and it was a solid choice. I went back a month later and tried their avocado, yam, and tuna pasta. That was AMAZING! They make a peperoncino, and in a separate bowl give you some cut up yam, tuna, avocado and mix in with your peperoncino. It was super delicious. It said they only serve like 10 plates a day. I felt lucky to be able to order it. I'm excited to try their other options in the future!

    Alice H.

    I saw this place on Yelp and it looked good but I had no idea it was a restaurant at the food court inside Tokyo central. I already forgot the names of the pastas I got... oops. The one w salmon was not very good. I didn't know it wouldn't have sauce and it tasted very bland to me. The one w the sauce was pretty good but I don't know if I just wasn't hungry, it didn't smack. I just feel like it looks better than it tastes. i don't think ill try this place again tbh :/

    "Iwate" Mushroom Spaghetti
    Melanie G.

    Came here on a weekend at lunch time and it wasn't too busy! The food does take a little bit to come out but that's because it's made fresh, so I appreciate that I got the Iwate dish, which is angel hair with 2 kinds of mushrooms and spinach in a soy and butter sauce. It might not look like a big portion but they do give a good amount (especially for $13) that can definitely be eaten over 2 meals. The sauce was simple but deliciously savory and not too heavy! The vegetables were cooked well and good additions to the dish. It's nothing extraordinary but it's not a traditional pasta and most of all, it's good and sometimes you just need that. I also really appreciate that they take food allergies seriously here!

    Pescatore
    Julia H.

    Came here on a Saturday morning. Wait did the food was than 10 minutes. Got the following pasta 1. Hokkaido cream sauce 3. Osaka wagyu beef meat spaghetti 3. Ehime seafood pasta 4. Ehime 2 pescatore The best one was probably the Ehime 2. The Osaka and seafod pasta were about the same. Don't think the wagyu part made any difference if it were just regular meat. Added some salt to the Hokkaido cream pasta which made it better but was not a favorite. Liked the side salad. Overall there was too much pasta noodle and needed more sauce. Service was great. A bit too far for me to come here again.

    "Yokohama" Napolitan Spaghtti
    Michael T.

    Went here in the afternoon on a Sunday for lunch and to also do some shopping at Tokyo Central. The staff were friendly and also very helpful especially when it came to food allergies which I appreciate a lot. I ordered the Yokohama which was very tasty! It had a nice sweet and savory tomato sauce and had a nice kick to it as well. The noodles were also cooked well and had a nice texture to them. The portion sizes that they gave were pretty good as well! I also enjoyed the mushrooms and sausages that were in the spaghetti as well!

    Matcha Cream Pasta $16
    Jeanne P.

    I was skeptical about visiting this place due to the marketing, but the reviews and appealing photos convinced me to go. I went the same day I had carbs for lunch--a double-carb day. I've been to a couple of Japanese pasta specialty stores in LA and a few in Japan prior to my visit. I ordered the matcha cream pasta for $16, and I was impressed! I received my order fresh and piping hot. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to taste the matcha. It tasted more like basil pesto, but it was still good. The price is reasonable compared to competitors in LA, and I love how it's casual and how you don't need to sit in a restaurant to eat quality food like this. Service was decent. You order on a kiosk and will receive your order within 10-15 minutes. They had some dessert items missing, but it was ok since I wasn't thinking of getting any anyway. So far, I have a great impression. Looking forward to my next visit to try the other items! Hopefully desserts will be available then as well!

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    Beto R.

    Stopped by Tokyo Central food court for a quick lunch and decided to try Pasta Stories. After browsing through their menu board on the wall, I chose Kyoto Matcha Cream Pasta with Chicken (extra charge for shrimp). The order was placed through the tablet stand in front of the store and it was easy and simple. The food was ready in about 15 min. The creamy sauce, reminiscent of pesto sauce, was rich and flavorful without being excessively oily. The thin noodles were pleasantly al dente. The cheese topping added texture and flavor to the dish. The chicken pieces were soft and tender, and mushrooms complemented well with other ingredients. I just wished the presence of matcha was more noticeable since both its taste and aroma were quite subtle. The portion was good for the price. A pleasant meal overall.

    Tiny dried bits of seafood nothing like there photos.

    I'm not sure where the good reviews come from. Had the Ehime 2 which was essentially a white wine seafood linguine. It looked NOTHING like the photos with tiny dried calamari, scallops and clams if there were any at all. Just look at the photo. It was 99% pasta with a few bits of overcooked dried seafood. Having eaten similar food outside of California, I truly believe the outrageous cost of living here kills the quality and value you get from restaurants here that it is quite noticeable unless you're a full time resident and don't know any better. This includes most of the Japanese restaurants in the area. Sad.

    I had been eyeing this Japanese pasta spot for a while, and I finally got to try it! My first thought was, "Wow, these prices are so affordable!" Especially with inflation, it's hard to believe. Everything I tried was absolutely delicious. The "Nagano" features premium chilled Shinshu A5 Wagyu steak from Nagano Prefecture. The beef is never frozen, making it incredibly tender and flavorful!!! It's definitely a must-try! The Japanese-style pasta paired perfectly with the refreshing lemon-flavored salad on top. I also loved the desserts! The matcha tiramisu was rich and flavorful without being overly sweet.

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    Tram B.

    Super late review, but I highly recommend trying this place out. They cook fresh on order and have many different options. The prices are also very friendly and they give you a good portion. It's located inside Tokyo Central so you're able to take a nice walk for groceries after too! Matcha Cream Pasta - How do you not order something like this? It sounded too unique to pass up. The pasta was very creamy in texture and very light in taste so it was easy to just inhale it without feeling too heavy afterwards. There's mostly mushrooms for protein in here. Seafood Pasta - This one will give you that usual meat sauce flavor. It feels more ordinary since it's your typical pasta with seafood, which was very generous with the mussels and shrimp. Very worth the price as it gives you a lot of protein and can satisfy hunger.

    Osaka and Kyoto
    Nina W.

    I liked this place but my husband thought it was average. We got the Kyoto and Osaka. The Kyoto is better than the Osaka. It's creamy with good flavor, chicken was kind of dry and salty though. Osaka is a bit average red sauce pasta. Tip: there can be a wait so we placed an order and then went to the Tokyo Central drink section to pick our beverage :) took about 10 mins for our food to come out. Worth a try, reasonably priced. They use angel hair pasta.

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    Ask the Community - Pasta Stories

    Do they have gluten free pasta?

    Will they be open on Christmas Day?

    I phoned them today 11/15 and they were not yet sure about their Thanksgiving or Xmas hours but said yes they will be open with a short day.

    Are there vegan options?

    Yes!!!

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    Aliotta's Via Firenze - the tiramisu

    Aliotta's Via Firenze

    4.2(502 reviews)
    2.4 mi
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    The food was amazing as was the staff and the ambiance of the restaurant…read more I would highly recommend Aliotta's!

    UPDATE! We came…read moreback about a month later to celebrate Hubbers' birthday, but the experience wasn't the same. I'm guessing since they're coming to a permanent closure, it only makes sense that the quality of the experience (food and service) had began to going down. We were seated immediately, so we were off to a good start. It took a bit of time for Daniel (yep! We got the same server from the last time) to come around and get our orders. It wasn't too bad since the wait gave us the opp to decide on apps and mains, so we got to put all our orders in at once. CALAMARI: Battered thin and crispy. Dash of lemon juice made it better. Quality? Yes. Quantity? Not so much. I thought it was pricey for the amount we got. PEPPERCORN POLPETTINE: Meatballs in cream sauce. Even with the whole peppercorns, the sauce was good. The meatballs, however, didn't taste or look homemade at all. (I recently made frozen meatball soup at home and the meatball's flavor was pretty much similar.) So.. meh... BRUSCHETTA ALLA CHECCA: This was the best app out of the three. Crostini was perfect and the toppings were all perfectly balanced. SPAGHETTI AI NERO DI SEPPIA: Looked great, but lacked flavor. Asked for fresh grated cheese and added black pepper which helped a little, but still missing something... Hubbers got the linguine pesca mare which he loved (he emptied his plate!) So I guess that says a lot. And I'm really glad he liked it, being his birthday and all. He also chose crème brûlée to finish off his birthday treat. (No, they didn't comp it - which is fine, and I don't expect them - or any business - to, even more since they are shutting down. I understand they need all the profit they can get.) Overall a little less stellar than the first visit. I'll admit I was a teenee bit disappointed since we had an amazing experience the first time. All the same, I'm still glad of the experience and wish them well on their future endeavors!

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    Aliotta's Via Firenze - Portobello Mushrooms with shrimp and mozarella Cheese appetizer

    Portobello Mushrooms with shrimp and mozarella Cheese appetizer

    Aliotta's Via Firenze - Pollo Toscana (People's Favorite)

    Pollo Toscana (People's Favorite)

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    Bettolino Kitchen - TAGLIATELLE BOLOGNESE Tagliatelle pasta, grass fed ground beef & Berkshire ground pork, parmesan - cream sauce.

    Bettolino Kitchen

    4.5(1.3k reviews)
    2.2 mi
    •$$$

    TIKI DAVE of TIKI DAVE TRAVEL loves Bettolino Kitchen!…read more I'm not sure how we ended up here for my daughter's 17th birthday...no, wait, I remember now. My daughter's favorite South Bay Italian restaurant is J.Trani in San Pedro and they are closed on Tuesdays and while I also love J.Trani, I am very glad we ended up at Bettolino Kitchen that night. I'd been twice before and remember it being good despite the experience we witnessed our first night when a blind date went very, very poorly before they even ordered dinner. The couple sits down and she didn't like his demeanor at all. He seemed cocky and smug right away. We could tell it wasn't going to work at all. She says, "Well, you're not my type". At one point, he threatens not to pay but ends up paying. She continues, "Do you want me to lie to you?...You're free to leave" as she was intent on finishing her drink. She does and says, "I'm just going to leave now." And while I digressed, I am sorry they didn't have an opportunity to eat some of Bettolino Kitchen's fantastic food. The wife (who rightly declares in my below video that she was celebrating her "Birth Day", too) ordered the Pretty in Pink cocktail ($16) - Cazcanes Tequila, Cherry Blossom Syrup, Orange Liqueur, Fresh Citrus - and very much enjoyed it. I ordered the Fig Loves Bourbon ($16) with Four Roses Small Batch Bourbon, Fig Puree, Balsamic and Orange Bitters because it just sounded too good and unusual to resist. And it was fantastic. Having just been in Hollywood where drinks were obscenely meteoric at $21 apiece, I really appreciate the more terrestrial prices. Yummy bread is complimentary which is nice because I hate having to pay for a basket of bread. We ordered the Brussels & Balsamic ($15) to start and if you told me back in the '80s, they'd have brussel sprouts on restaurants' menus in the 2010s and 2020s and be charging $15 for 'em, I would have thought you crazy! I'm really just kidding. This dish was insanely good AND it has pancetta and quality ingredients...the rosemary croutons added a nice crunchy texture in the mix. I highly recommend you order these tiny bald-headed old man tight-leafed bundles of tasty joy. 3 out of our group of 5 ordered the Bolognese ($26) and loved it. The Del Mare ($36) pasta called out to me and holy smokes, this could be one of my favorite pasta dishes ever. Linguini with halibut, lobster, shrimp, scallops, capers, green Italian olives and cherry tomatoes in a spicy tomato sauce. I would order this dish over and over and over again. The seafood and pasta is perfectly cooked and pure brilliance with the bright freshness of the cherry tomatoes, capers and green olives just putting the whole thing to bed beautifully. Our server Rich was great, too. We brought a bottle of wine but it had turned. Thankfully, we weren't charged for it and just ordered a couple glasses of delicious Italian red instead. My daughter also wanted "Nothing Bundt Cakes'" mini-bundtlets for dessert and again, thankfully, there was no lame "cake cutting fee" we've been charged in the past elsewhere. We had plenty so this proud Pop witnessed his daughter give 4 of them to the kids at the next booth over. Ambience is lovely and bright with comfy booths and a cute little bar inside although if I'm remembering correctly, I may prefer the moody black interior they used to have. Bettolino KItchen has a great Happy Hour every single day from 2:30pm-5:30pm ($3 off starters, wines by the glass, beer and specialty cocktails), daily lunch specials from 11am-4pm as well as 50% of bottles of wines and Zero Corkage on Thursdays. Everyone likes nice gestures and discounts and so does TIKI DAVE. They also offer a weekend brunch and bikinis, I mean, bellinis and a "Date NIght Monday" where you get an appetizer, two entrees and a mini dessert for $70. As you can see, these guys deserve a thorough and fantastic review for what they're doing. TIKI DAVE can't wait to go back. And if you've made it this far, please see my TIKI DAVE TRAVEL YouTube video including our time at Bettolino Kitchen here! https://youtu.be/Ems0jHcarxY?is=WzaH4b6keQ7HZ06e If you enjoyed my review and video, please subscribe and follow! YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@TIKIDAVETRAVEL FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565274777775&mibextid=ZbWKwL INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/tikidavetravel/?__d=1%2F%3FhidemenuTikTok! TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@tikidavetravel

    We chose this place for my friend's birthday dinner, and we had such a wonderful experience!…read more Everything was great, from the atmosphere and service to the food. The food was fresh, delicious, and very reasonably priced for the quality. We were especially impressed with how much we got for the price. Since it was my friend's birthday, they even surprised us with a complimentary cake, which was such a nice touch and the perfect way to finish the meal. It's not in my neighborhood, but I would definitely make the trip back. I'd love to come here again with my family next time!

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    Bettolino Kitchen - Indoor Seating

    Indoor Seating

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    Chocolate Torte

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    Primo Italia - Tagliolini Fumigato

    Primo Italia

    4.2(466 reviews)
    0.5 mi
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    Cheers!!! Came here as a walk-in as we were celebrating a special anniversary with my girlfriend!!!…read moreWe came here after a change of plans but I am so glad we did!!! We parked at one of the parking lots and strolled through the little village area with little shops lined on the sides. I felt a bit weirded out because it was so quiet over here. It felt like there was no one around!!! The stores too were closed I believe and it was about 6pm in the evening. Anyways, once we walked up the steps through the string-lit patio and walked inside, we were surprised at how loud and lively it was inside!!! Definitely different from what it seemed like outside. There was a man playing the piano and singing live, and there was a lot of people relaxed and eating from their seats. We were lucky with an open table so we had no wait and the whole vibe of the place felt very classy and elegant. Big smiles from our waiter, who also was very kind in celebrating our special night. He gave a lot of helpful info on what type of wine we would like to drink and poured our glasses. His service was extremely top notch. The food too was amazing!!! The Braciola di Maiale Tomahawk (essentially a porkchop plate) came with potato, tomatoes and balsamic sauce. One of the main reasons/things I was excited for was the Calamari fritti, which had a spicy tomato sauce on the side but it wasn't too bad. I absolutely loved it!!! It was flavorful, crispy, and with plenty of squid meat. I couldn't get enough! Our server also managed all of his tables expertly and combined with the voice of the guy singing romantic songs, it was a wonderful experience. 10/10 We both agree that we'd love to bring a group of friends here one day!!! Felt very underrated and hidden, yet so intimate!!!

    The ambiance at Primo is cozy. The lights are dim & the tables are very close together, which can…read morebe both good and bad. Bad, that you can hear the conversations around you & good because it's easy to chat with a fellow patron, if you want to ask what they're having. The food is divine! This is my favorite date night or celebration restaurant. I don't think I've ever had something there that I didn't love! The antipasti I've had so far: Pollettine, Carpaccio di Manzo, Calamari Fritti, Gnocchi Alla Romana, & the Cozze in Brodo. The Cozze & the Gnocchi are my favorites. The insalatas they have are also yummy, but I've only had a few of them. The Insalata Caprese & the Insalata di Pere E Burrata. The Pere Burrata is my favorite of the two. I haven't tried the Primi or Pizza on their menu. I have eaten many of the Secondi: Apollo Alla Parmigiana, Saltimbocca Alla Romana, Filetto di Manzo, Ossobucco Di Agnello, the Branzino con Carciofi, and the Braciola Di Maiale Tomahawk. My hands down favorite is the Tomahawk. On our most recent visit, my husband and I shared the Tomahawk. As for dessert, I've only tried the Tiramisu & the Chocolate Terrine. I prefer the Chocolate Terrine. The Tiramisu is good, but I think they use too much cocoa on top. I have had it & requested a very light dusting of the cocoa, and it was much better that way, in my opinion. The service is excellent! The servers are always friendly & give excellent insight on their favorite dishes & any specials they are currently offering.

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    Primo Italia - Inside (12/9/25)

    Inside (12/9/25)

    Primo Italia - Spaghetti al Pomodoro

    Spaghetti al Pomodoro

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    Classic Manhattan

    Pesto Italian - Calamari Marinara

    Pesto Italian

    4.3(295 reviews)
    0.3 mi
    •$$

    We only eat here a few times a year, but we still keep coming back to Pesto Italian because their…read morecarbonara is easily one of our favorites anywhere. Although the price is up there the portions are usually pretty satisfying. The carbonara always comes out hot and tasty! Even when we order takeout the food is piping hot. Parking has never been an issue either, since the lot is pretty spacious and easy to get in and out of. The bread and oil is also a big hit for our family, especially when it comes out warm, and our little one loves it too. Service has consistently been friendly and reliable. Seating inside is somewhat limited, but it rarely feels crowded, so it has never really caused a problem for us. Overall, this spot remains a low key favorite whenever we are in the mood for great carbonara.

    We came in for the first time to try a different Italian restaurant. Overall intricate four stars…read morebut only because the overall ambiance felt lacking. I had the Linguini al Olio with spaghetti. The food looked like it was thrown on a plate with no thought of nice presentation. Although I've seen mixed reviews for this dish in found it good, not great, slightly lacking in flavor. My guest had the Chicken Marsala which looked pretty good with nice presentation. It was a large serving and he finished the entire dish and said he'd get it again when we return. All in all a decent meal. Not sorry we came here even though we were under impressed. Not bad, not fantastic. Just basic for dining in or taking out.

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    Pesto Italian - Front of the restaurant

    Front of the restaurant

    Pesto Italian - Our dinner for two! Lol

    Our dinner for two! Lol

    Pesto Italian - Spaghetti Meat Sauce

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    Fritto Misto - Sage Cream Chicken great

    Fritto Misto

    4.4(1.2k reviews)
    4.9 mi
    •$$

    It was my first time going. We got the garlic shrimp and…read morecosmic pasta. Cosmic was Cajun style, a bit spicy almost like jambalaya taste. Garlic shrimp is bianche neri, w squid ink spaghettini (little thicker than spaghetti), all made in store. Even whipped cream on the flour less chocolate cake was made in store. Excellent!

    Stopped in for lunch on a Monday. Was surprised to see that there was only one other party of two…read more Tried one of their lunch special paninis, the Peralta's Pollo. Grilled chicken, mixed greens, mushrooms, mozzarella cheese, & grilled onions. SUPER TASTY! This sandwich was bursting with flavor. Gooey cheese, sautéed shrooms, tender chicken. Their lunch special comes with a beverage (soda, coffee, iced tea ((we forgot to take advantage & ordered water SMH)) Also comes with a choice of soup or salad for an additional $6. Ordered the soup of the day which was a delicious vegetable minestrone. Also, ordered a build your own pasta dish. Started by getting a recommendation from our very helpful & polite server (he was working solo) about their long list of available sauces. We started with the Garlic Butter. (He also was very big on their Pink sauce) Paired it with Fettuccini noodles and perfectly sautéed shrimp. Over or Undercooked shrimp is gross. Ours was perfect. . Another winner (and great leftovers). When we got the bill I noticed the soup was billed for $7.50 vs $6. I asked the waiter about the discrepancy and he said something about a bowl vs a cup that usually comes with the special. I was a little confused as none of that was mentioned when ordering but I accepted it . Without me asking he brought back a new charge slip with the $6. Very nice of him By the time we left two more parties of two arrived. Both with an adult and child. I don't know enough about the Hermosa Beach Monday lunch scene but I'm surprised this spot doesn't have more customers. I'm glad we stopped by and will try to get back for dinner. One more plus (for me). I love old school r&b music and enjoyed all the great tunes!

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    Fritto Misto - Lemon pepper linguine with Alfredo sauce and chicken.

    Lemon pepper linguine with Alfredo sauce and chicken.

    Fritto Misto - Soup and Salad combo it was minestrone and Cesar with anchovy add on they did not skimp on the anchovy!

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    Soup and Salad combo it was minestrone and Cesar with anchovy add on they did not skimp on the anchovy!

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