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Pasta Stories

4.4 (96 reviews)
Open • 11:00 am - 7:30 pm
Updated 1 month ago

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"Kyoto" Matcha Cream
Kevin C.

Quality like pasta sister but half the price. This place makes amazing pasta. The quality of the pasta deserves to be in a restaurant and not a food court. But hey, I'll take it as is fast and budget friendly. Definitely give this place a try if you're here at Tokyo central.

Samantha P.

Oh my me! I am so overjoyed this spot opened up. Located inside Tokyo Central in Torrance, this spot serves Japanese Italian fusion pastas, which are absolutely delicious. I've tried a few different options while working close by, and every one has been a 10 out of 10. You can do no wrong with any of the options you select, and if you have not tried this spot, you have to stop by!

Ehime - Setouchi style seafood pasta in
Debbie L.

This is purely for my most recent experience ordering their Nagano A5 Wagyu pasta. Great price but the meat was very chewy and the overall flavor of the dish was one-dimensional, just salty but missing that extra something. Despite this one experience I'm a huge fan of their other pastas and they still offer amazing price value vs other comparable places!

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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.

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 :/

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!

"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.

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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.

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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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Gaetano's Restaurant - Dining al Fresco

Gaetano's Restaurant

4.4(1.7k reviews)
1.2 mi
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Established in 1993
Family-owned & operated

Brought our grandma here (her favorite food is Italian) and it was divine, we all loved everything…read more Parking: huge parking lot Ambience: outside at night makes me feel like I'm in a different country. Pretty lights, and it's not windy bc there's a hedge around you. Inside looked nice too, but outside felt good Service: 10/10 everyone, from hosts to food busser to servers were extremely nice and in a good mood Food: we got the... Chicken parm- one of the best chicken parm I've ever had. Sooo juicy and tender and the flavor was layered and perfectly fried with the right amount of cheese on top. The pasta it comes with was delightful too. The marinara sauce wasn't too acidity, the flavor was delicious. Butternut squash ravioli- oh my goodness. Slight sweetness from the butternut squash. Cooked perfectly, seasoned perfectly, the flavors of everything in this was perfect. I could eat two plates of this one. Italian pizza- pizza crust was a bit chewy and it was very cheesy. But nonetheless it was flavorful and it was filling Artichoke hearts- came with five pieces, grilled and seasoned. It was light and warm, a great appetizer. Though I think it has more potential Garden salad: more generous than I thought it'd be (thank goodness bc it wasn't cheap for a side salad) it was yummy, but it was too much dressing tossed in Tiramisu: sooo yummy. The espresso soaked lady fingers were perfect. It was light and creamy and just what we needed Price: great price for amazing quality! I will be back :)

We got the penne alla vodka and Tagliatelle & Chianti Short Ribs. The short ribs were definitely my…read morefavorite and even though I was really full, I completely finished the plate. We chose to be seated outside in the patio area and it was such a nice setting. The service was also great and I look forward to coming back here.

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Gaetano's Restaurant - Eggplant Parmigiana

Eggplant Parmigiana

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Scardino's Italian Restaurant - Steamed Spinach Baked w/ Mushrooms and Cheese

Scardino's Italian Restaurant

4.0(1.2k reviews)
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Ordered take-out from here for the first time and it was easy and quick. They have a large menu…read morewith plenty of options to choose from. I ordered the caesar salad, a side of garlic bread with cheese and the gnocchi della casa with chicken. The salad was good and the cheese garlic bread was yummy. The garlic bread was smothered in cheese and had the perfect amount of garlic. The gnocchi was good and flavorful but next time I would order it without the chicken. Some of the chicken had chewy parts and you could tell it was from the freezer. I didn't realize that all of the meals come with a free side of garlic bread so next time I would skip the cheese bread even though it was delicious. The portion size of the take-out meals was big so you definitely get your bang for your buck. Overall the food was good!

Sometimes when my wife and I are out, we open the Upside app and use it to decide where we eat…read more Well, a few weeks back we popped it open in Torrance and soon found ourselves at Scardino's Italian Restaurant! When I first walked into this place, it immediately reminded me of an East Coast Italian spot and it made my heart a little warm. The massive menu features all different types of pasta, pizza, seafood, steak, desserts, and combos, and I was very much ready to take advantage of one of those combos. I ordered the half & half of lasagna and spaghetti with some meatballs and Italian sausage as well, because why would i not do that? Both the spaghetti and the lasagna were both absolutely delicious, but the highlight was definitely the meatball and Italian sausage, both of which were fantastic. Overall, Scardino's Italian Restaurant is easily one of my favourite Italian spots in the area and certainly a place I'll return to in the future. The food here was delicious, the vibes were good, and the service were solid as well. This place is wonderful.

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Scardino's Italian Restaurant - Outside

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Scardino's Italian Restaurant - LINGUINE PESCATORE

LINGUINE PESCATORE

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Aliotta's Via Firenze - the tiramisu

Aliotta's Via Firenze

4.2(501 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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Primo Italia

4.2(467 reviews)
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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!!!

We celebrated my husband's 70th birthday here last night, and unfortunately, the experience was…read morevery disappointing. The food was average, and while the live band was a nice touch, the music and noise level were so loud that it was almost impossible to have a conversation with the people at our table. The service was even more disappointing. We were seated at 6:45 PM, but no one came to take our order until 7:10 PM. After our order was taken, our waiter never returned to check on us or ask if we needed anything. We wanted to order a slice of cake to celebrate my husband's special birthday, but there were no available waiters to ask for assistance. We noticed two ladies at the front desk and three waiters working, yet we struggled to get anyone's attention. Eventually, we had to call a different waiter just to ask for our bill. By that point, we were so frustrated and disappointed that we simply wanted to leave and buy dessert or a cake somewhere else to celebrate my husband's birthday. Another concern is that the restaurant is not wheelchair-accessible due to the stairs, which could make it difficult for elderly guests or people with mobility challenges to enter. A 70th birthday is a special milestone, and we were hoping for a memorable dining experience. Instead, we left feeling upset, ignored, and dissatisfied with the overall service. Having a live band is great, but good customer service, a comfortable dining atmosphere, and accessibility are just as important. Unfortunately, this was not the special birthday celebration we had hoped for.

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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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Pesto Italian - Calamari Marinara

Pesto Italian

4.3(296 reviews)
0.3 mi
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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

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