Cute little place with a nice warm ambiance, food could've been better, was a bit under seasoned for our taste. Although service was very good!! --------------------------------- Un lugar pequeño y acogedor con un ambiente cálido y agradable. La comida podría haber estado mejor, le faltaba un poco de sazón para nuestro gusto. ¡Aunque el servicio fue excelente! read more

Authentic Italian food in the heart of Rosarito. If you're (somehow) craving something other than Mexican, this is a great spot. It is an adorable restaurant with elegant touches. The staff are all incredibly friendly and attentive. Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious, cooked perfectly and again very authentic. Also coming from Los Angeles, you can't beat these prices so we hard to order one item from each course. Highly recommend visiting Pasta y Basta! We will be back for sure :). read more

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Great food and great service. My wife and 6 year old had dinner here will on spring break vacation in Rosarito. The food was great. My my and child had pasta dishes while I had the risotto. The service was awesome and helped us navigate my six year old needs. Thank you I'll definitely stop by again on our next trip. read more

I guess today's review is a 3 1/2 star. My first review was a five star. My second review was a four star. I did notice that the chef wasn't in the kitchen but meeting with people so he didn't make our meals but the bar always makes the most fantastic drinks and the waiters are so much fun and so attentive. They're the best part of the evening. I hope our next trip is a five star. read more

Pasta y Basta - Birthday dessert - Italian Near Me - Rosarito, BCN

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The service was amazing and the food was delicious 10/10! The food was reasonable price too! I definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone visiting Rosarito. read more

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The hype is REAL for this place. If you visit Rosarito, you HAVE to take a taco break and head over to Pasta Y Basta for some of the best Italian food you've ever had. You can't go wrong with anything you order. I usually go for the risotto or the carbonara and both are insanely good. The carbonara is not some alfredo sauce knock-off - no. It's perfectly creamy and decadent and seriously TO DIE FOR. Also, their meat and cheese board is unmatched. Have you ever eaten prosciutto that literally melts in your mouth?! I have. Every time I go to Pasta y Basta. I also have to shout of the service because you'd be hard pressed to find better anywhere else. I'm not just saying this either. They are friendly, knowledgable, attentive, and they all work together as one team. It really makes for a great experience. If you can't stay for dinner, swing by the market inside and pick up a sandwich. They are, yep - you guessed it - AMAZING. As I said before, if you're in town, make the time to stop in. I promise you won't regret it! read more

Pasta y Basta - Pasta Carbonara - Italian Near Me - Rosarito, BCN

Best homemade fettuccini EVER!!!! Staff was very welcoming. We didn't try the desserts but they looked amazing! We'll be back! read more

Wifey and I came here for lunch on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. She had already eaten lunch at a nearby Menuderia, but I passed on that one. I really don't dig menudo. I really wanted some pizza and this place had some good reviews on Yelp. A genuinely friendly man greeted and seated us when we walked in. They were pretty dead as we arrived about 10 minutes after they opened. Since we were new, the chef made us both a frittata with pesto on top. A perfect starter, light and airy. My wife ate hers too, even though she was stuffed with menudo. We were seated close to the kitchen and most of the staff were busy with deliveries. I ordered the Carnivora pizza. It included tomato sauce, mozzarella, smoked ham, salame, sausage, and pepperoni. The pizza cost me 300 pesos ($15.50). The waiter told me all the ingredients for the dough came from Italy and the chef, Christian Gritti, is from Bergamo, Italy. This restaurant opened in the summer of 2015 and had a definite Italian feel to it, with the Italian deli attached. My pizza had the crispy crust I expect from wood fired pizza and the quadruple threat of meats tasted great, especially that smoked ham. It was the perfect size for me and I killed it with some fresh Parmesan and olive oil on top. I paired the pizza with a SanPelligrino called Aranciata Rossa. This orange sparkling drink had a refreshing, citrus burst and is now my favorite drink besides tea. If you visit Rosarito and are in the mood for Italian food, go here. The food is authentic Italian made by a real Italian. The prices are pretty low too. read more

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Outstanding dining on the humble Carretera Ensenada Libre. Just south of Rosarito, this unassuming restaurant is serving world class Italian with excellent service. How do I know it's world class? Because I haven't seen my abs since high school because of the pasta I eat everywhere in the world I go. And this belly is very picky when it comes to pasta. I definitely know good service, and the lack thereof. Read my reviews and judge for yourself. This place has well trained, attentive and super cool and friendly waiters and waitresses. The dining room is small but warm and inviting. The kitchen is open, and the smell of pizzas baking with the sound of pans shaking livens the air. I was told they make the world's best lasagna here... It was pretty damn good. Plenty of meaty and cheesy filling, served hot, with a cap of melted gooey mozzarella and parmesan. The sauce is definitely boss - very well balanced... not too sweet, not too acidic, nice amount of garlic and basil... all flavor. This is not Stouffers folks... this is amazing. Top 3 for me. read more

Pasta y Basta - Italian Near Me - Rosarito, BCN

The prices are ridiculous expensive. The food it's nothing to brag about. Will not pay those prices for that mediocre food. I just don't understand why is busy. Really not good at all. read more

Great little restaurant in Rosarito. You wouldn't think Italian food in Mexico, but it was some of the best Italian I've ever had. Everything was very clean and the service was great. We shared a charcuterie board, the carnivore pizza, and fettuccine carbonara and it was all amazing. The pasta is made fresh each day, and the meal is served with warm focaccia. We will definitely be back. read more

Here to celebrate my brother's wedding. Service is phenomenal! The food is amazing! I'll be returning.

Every time we come to Rosarito, my family loves this place. The pizza is wood brick and my kids can't get enough. We had reservations for New Year's and they had our table ready at the time assigned. Food here is always fresh and home made. My husband ordered gnocchi but he did not like the flavor, therefore the owner quickly came out to change his plate to include a different pasta choice with any questions asked. The chef Chris is the best and will go to any lengths to satisfy his customers. I highly recommend this place... Ambience is very joyful and welcoming read more

Pasta y Basta - Chef Chris taking a picture with his customers - Italian Near Me - Rosarito, BCN

Still one of the places we must visit whenever we are in Rosarito!! The mushroom Risotto is still my all time favorite and it's Gluten Free!! This place has a few options for GF and it's displayed on the menu. We also got the steak tonight and it was so tender!! read more

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This place is amazing only problem is if you blink you'll miss it but service is great food is delicious servers are very helpful the place is beautiful .. started getting the chefs specials and was amazed.. prices are pretty good.. they even have a little store where they sell fresh cheese and snacks read more

Oh my goodness. As a New Jerseyan visiting Mexico, I was highly impressed. I never expected Italian food to be this good in Mexico. Service was impeccable, 3 of our group were running late for the reservation, they let us order drinks and hold the table until our whole group got there. Back to the food, we talked about the bread for 5 days after, we got 3 orders of table bread. Order the table bread & bruschetta. Trust me. Pizza was also really good too because of the dough. Our pasta orders were all very good but not as mind blowing as the appetizers. Drinks were fantastic and get lemon cello shots to round out the night!! Overall, it's not what you come to Rosarito for, but you will leave full and happy! read more

Pasta y Basta - Burrata, bruschetta, calamari, and bread - Italian Near Me - Rosarito, BCN

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Very good restaurant! I have to go here when in the area! My favorite dish is the seafood spaghetti. read more

Pasta y Basta - Seafood spaghetti - Italian Near Me - Rosarito, BCN

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Excellent food, cooked well and presented nicely. Serve staff very helpful with suggestions.

Hands down the best Italian restaurant outside of Italy. The service is superb, the ambiance is warm, the food is top notch. I typically go for the osso bucco but you can't go wrong with a menu like this. Also love that there are a wide range of wines to choose from. read more

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Excelente servicio y la comida es espectacular , vale la pena probar auténtica comida italiana , el lugar y el ambiente es muy acogedor muy bonito el lugar read more

Pizza was delicious. We ordered to go but I would love to go back and enjoy the food in the restaurant. Everyone was very friendly and helpful in the ordering process. Definitely going back. read more

Bread was amazing and they had a very good wine menu. Artichokes were so good I hesitate to mention them for fear that they will be sold out the next time I come. Tonno tartar was excellent. Squid ink risotto was a little bland and the salmon was overcooked. Osso Bucco with risotto was very good. We will definitely be back to try the panini and pastas. Service was excellent. read more

The pasta AND pizza are great but I personally liked the pizza more. The pasta noodles were very authentic and the drinks were good too. I had a passionfruit margarita and it was delicious. The service was amazing too our server was so kind and quick! They made great accommodations for my toddler since he didn't want anything on the kids menu Recommend 100% But there were no changing tables for kids so just a heads up on that :-) read more

Amazing service and food! Have tried several plates and all have been amazing. Pasta, wines and pizzas are delicious. Their carnes and cheese plate is also great. Beautiful ambiance, makes you feel like your in Europe read more

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Pasta in Rosarito sounds strange but my daughter loves Italian. This place is classy and had great service and the food was amazing

Food was amazing and the service was even better. Perfect for family dinner or date night. 10/10 recommend.

On Monday, July 14, our group of 4 returned to Pasta y Basta with hopes that our excellent previous visits could be matched. We were all happy that the food, service, and ambiance were as great as ever. The chef and staff make their pasta fresh every day. After having traveled and dined through Italy on several occasions, I can still say that the homemade pasta at Pasta y Basta is the best I've ever had! It is clear that Chef Cristian is well-trained and has a great desire to offer his patrons the best. His homemade limoncello is the perfect ending to a wonderful dining experience. When I travel from the Los Angeles area to Rosarito, I make sure to visit Pasta y Basta once or twice, as I have since the restaurant first opened. We're already looking forward to our next visit! read more

My family and I make sure to have dinner here every summer when we come to visit Mexico. We look forward to it every year! The food here is phenomenal and the service is always amazing. The last time we went, we were lucky enough to have Mannuel as our server. He went above and beyond to give us a lovely dinner experience, was knowledgeable of the menu and had the best energy! We've met the owner in the past and he is awesome! Once you eat here, you'll be coming back on a regular basis. Cheers to many more years of success for Pasta y Basta! read more

Pasta y Basta - Italian Near Me - Rosarito, BCN

Love this place the atmosphere is cheerful and welcoming, the food is amazing and authentic, if you are in Rosarito I recommend to stop by and try any food from the menu. Definitely one of my favorite places . read more

Great food but no dogs allowed... anywhere.... Deserts are spectacular. We had reservations but waited 20 minutes to be seated.

The drinks, food and service were all wonderful. +1 for delicious bread that came before the meals.

I am amazed to find such great Italian food in Mexico! Chef Christian is Italian and has been in Mexico about 8 years, his menu is absolutely wonderful. From the moment we walked in, we were welcomed as family. Our server Chino was so personable and friendly with great English. I loved the way him and the other severs worked together and helped each other. The place is pretty immaculate and the decor and ambiance is romantic and intimate. We started with the tuna tartar and the beef carpaccio which were absolutely delicious. The tuna tartar was unlike any we have had, and we have thoroughly traveled and eaten in 44 states! The tartar had a lime sorbet over it which was surprising and so pleasant, the perfect compliment to the fish. We then proceeded to our main courses, the Carbonara with meat sauce and Nona's Lasagna. I have to say the lasagna was the best we ever had and we are huge connoisseurs of Italian food. Truly didn't expect to find the best one in Mexico of all places! The sauces were not acidic as so many places and the lasagna had the perfect mix of cheeses and very flavorful. It was so great we asked to meet the chef and thank him personally! We finished with Nona's Tiramisu and a espresso and cappuccino. The Tiramisu was so soft and very flavorful. Overall what a wonderful experience and dinner. Absolutely recommend and plan to come back anytime I am in town! read more

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WoW! The food is Amazing! The pasta is fresh made in house. This is Completely unexpected in Mexico. To start, the service is excellent from greeting to seating! Chino was our server. He's bilingual, friendly, funny, very respectful and knowledgeable of the cuisine. He made the experience even better. The ambiance is like that of being in a nice Italian restaurant with paintings and portraits of the home country Italy. Now let's talk about the food a little more. We started with the carpaccio and yellowfin tuna tartare. Two spectacular dishes. The tartare shocked me with an unexpected half scoop of lime flavored Italian ice on top. It makes the dish come together in a totally different way. What an idea. We loved it! Now, I ordered Nonna's Lasagna. OMG it was the best lasagna I've ever had. Being well traveled myself I couldn't believe how amazing this lasagna was compared to all the wonderful places I've been. This isn't your ordinary over acidic barely cheesy lasagna. No no! This lasagna pulls together with a solid base of flavor that I've never tasted before in a sauce. Not acidic, not all tomato, not at all like the meat sauce you've tried before. This is unique. It makes you want to savor every bite. Be forewarned that when you have this lasagna, it may ruin other lasagnas for you for life. We also tried Nonna's tiramisu. It's great as well. But I just can't get over that lasagna. read more

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Food and service is excellent! When in Rosarito we always go at least once for dinner. read more

Food was amazing!! Ordered food to go, had a chance to meet and chat with the owner while I waited for my order. Very nice, easy to talk to, you can tell that he demands his employees to provide great service. Both my wife and I are looking forward to our next visit. read more

Everything was great, perfectly located. My favorite, it wasn't to far from the strip and not on the strip. Food, environment and service was amazing, we'll be back!! read more

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Great service. Little Italian place south of rosarito. The lasagna is bomb! Great place... nice and intimate. Great place to relax.

Excellent food, service. Never disappointed. Will be back with the family. Pasta is fresh and homemade.

Finding an authentic Italian joint sometimes can be a challenge, but Pasta y Basta and it's chef owner are the real deal! I brought the fam here for dinner and we all had a great time and delicious food. We ordered a couple pizzas, a calzone, chicken Parmesan, and dessert. You can definitely tell the ingredients are fresh and natural and the sauce in everything was super tasty. We got there around 5 before their rush and were able to leave within a decent time. Our waiter also gave us great service even thought I never noted his name. I highly recommend this spot and I'll definitely come back on a return trip to Rosarito! read more

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Excellent food and great service. The chef is from northern Italy, and they make all of their pastas in house. I had the fettuccine bolognese, which is one dish that I use to compare Italian restaurants. The pasta was excellent (clearly superior to the dry pastas that most places use), and the bolognese sauce was good (very generous on the meat). On par with the better Italian restaurants that I've eaten at in Mexico or in the United States. read more