This place is literally a staple. We often order from here for work, birthdays and get togethers. All the food is absolutely phenomenal super fresh and it never disappoints. They have super good deals for big party packs. They also have good lunch specials, etc. they also have a fridge inside with grab and go options Which is amazing when you get off work and you don't feel like cooking. They have amazing soups and salads, and the portions are always generous So happy that this family is opening up other locations. They definitely deserve it! I don't want to tell people how absolutely life-changing the artichoke bisque is but thank me later -now when it's sold out, I only have myself to blame! read more

We have been ordering & enjoying blackened chicken fettuccini from this family of restaurants for decades but we were left incredibly disappointed. I ordered a family meal for my birthday and we could barely eat the pasta. It was heavily drenched in sauce and the flavor of the Alfredo was similar to the jarred stuff with some cayenne sprinkled on top and not even mixed throughout. It was such a bizarre experience and not what we had come to expect from this usually fabulous meal. Pick up was easy and on time but something has definitely changed for the worse with the Michelangelo. read more

Pastability's - Too much sauce and odd flavor - Italian Near Me - Salinas, California

I love this place. Fantastic Italian food made fresh to order. The service is wonderful. We get the family dinner and enjoy the leftovers since there are only two of us. Like I said, I love this place. I have bought the family diner and taken it to friends recovering from surgery so they don't have to cook and they love it. read more

I don't get out here often, but when I do, I get that out from here. This week it was a pasta dish and a rice dish. Both were great. And I had no idea it have with garlic bread so that was a nice surprise. read more

If I'm looking for something really fast, I definitely recommend heading to this place. The staff is friendly, the food is excellent, and the service is quick. It's a clean establishment. I particularly recommend the cheesecake, Alfredo pasta, and the delicious salad, along with the amazing cheese bread. I also enjoy Gino's and another establishment in Gonzalez, but for speed, this place is my go-to. read more

YUM! We all got something different and loves them all! We each were unable to finish our meal for lunch and ate it at dinner! The pasta was fresh tasting and we each had the build your own. The blackened chicken (Michangelo) was so good too! It was quick and the staff weee very friendly. read more

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We decided to order a couple of bowls & we tried the shrimp & rice & the chicken & rice, both bowls were yummy, lots of chicken & shrimp, very flavorful, ordered some garlic cheese bread & garlic bread, when i walked in to pick up lunch it smelled so wonderful inside, the employee that helped me was very nice & polite read more

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I ordered the Fettuccine Gilroy, and while it tasted good, the price was really steep $37 for one plate of pasta, a slice of bread, and an old lemon bar. Unfortunately, I ended up getting food poisoning afterward, which was really disappointing since I was so excited to try it. The staff was nice, but the experience overall was upsetting. read more

My picture wouldn't even compare to how good and heart this meal was. I ordered the chicken Alfredo that also had wine mixed in, and I added shrimp. The only thing I would change is the tomatoes - they were very acidic and it just wasn't for me. Also, I wish the sauce were house made and if it were - and I mean this with all due respect - it reminded me of the garlic Parmesan ragu sauce. Sometimes when I want to make a quick dinner this is what I use especially when I don't have all of the ingredients for an Alfredo sauce. I'd come here again. It was delicious and I ate the garlic bread dipping it in the sauce. It takes about fifteen minutes for an order to be done, and this is a to-go spot but trust me they are very busy. read more

Kind of a 911 need - was tasked w "bring dinner home" after a very long day and not being current on who the Super Star restaurants are. Heard repeatedly, "PASTABILITY'S!!!" They were right. A lovely woman helped us decide on what to order and portion sizes...and the pasta, salad, garlic bread, and tiramisu (of course) were FAB-U-LOUS!!! All in all score? A+ read more

Sadly the happy hour special stopped being offered likely during or after COVID and I really miss that deal. The food is still good though. read more

Pastability's - Happy hour take out. Spaghetti and netballs. Plenty for lunch the next few days. - Italian Near Me - Salinas, California

Have had this place on my radar for a while, but I rarely get to Salinas. Was driving through and decided to stop since my kids would be tremendously excited about the concept of a build-your-own pasta place. Get there and find that all orders are technically to-go, and that the only seating is two picnic tables outside. Well, that's okay because the weather is nice. If the weather had not been nice, we wouldn't have been able to go. Food is pretty good. Came out very hot, and the portions are large. Spicy Italian sausage wasn't spicy at all, but packets of red pepper flakes (and Parmesan cheese) are offered at the counter when picking food up. That helped. Would go back when circumstances allow. read more

Pastability's - Rotini with basil pesto, spinach, and spicy Italian sausage. - Italian Near Me - Salinas, California

They serve authentic Italian pasta compared to other restaurants in town. The service crew are friendly, polite and their chefs are very skilled in food preparation. The ambience is spacious, provides a comfortable waiting area. Its location is very accessible. My favorite orders are seafood pasta (linguine) or Atlantic salmon served with garlic bread, and, artichoke bisque. Highly recommended to pasta and seafood lovers. Thank you! read more

Horrible service. I ordered over $500 of food supposed to be delivered by 11:45 ...called at 12:15 for the status and the restaurant never called back...The food never arrived. I even left $50 tip for the driver. Tried to call then back after nearly an hour but they never picked up the phone. I will be reporting them to the Better Business Bureau read more

Food was super good but the shrimp is better in opinion! Service was good and not much waiting, ambiance was great no place to it though! read more

Pastability's - Fettuccine pasta Alfredo with broccoli and chicken - Italian Near Me - Salinas, California

The garlic bread is good, but we ordered the spaghetti and meat sauce. It was horrible absolutely despicable terrible it made me sick almost looking at it. They need to do something with that recipe for some reason it's terrible. read more

We had 3 of their party trays for a graduation party in June and they were a big hit with the guests. The spaghetti with meat sauce was delicious, as well as the blackened chicken with fettuccine Alfredo sauce. It easily fed a group of 80 and there was some leftover! read more

Best Pasta in Salinas! I highly recommend trying the Michaelangelo or the Raffaele. Great flavors and Great customer service at this location. A MUST TRY! read more

Got 1 pasta and 1 lasagna, along with a NY cheesecake and strawberry shortcake. All items were delicious. The person working the counter was very pleasant and informative. The shop was very clean and well organized read more

Service was great. Everyone was very kind and quick. The food was just terrible. My tri-tip was so overcooked it was like eating jerky. It was also really gristly and hard to tear and wasn't seasoned at all. The combo sauce I had was also bland and flavorless. I only ended up eating a few bites and then tossing the rest in the trash bc it was essentially inedible. Everyone else's who got a diff sauce and meat were fine. read more

Stopped by here on a trip and was very satisfied. The food was a really good portion and full of all the fixins (plenty of shrimp and sun-dried tomatoes in the Donatello). Service was quick and the pricing was reasonable. Didn't really have a place to sit (other than a couple of tables outside next to a giant parking lot) so we ended up taking our food elsewhere, but it was delicious and I'd definitely go back. read more

We love the owners, who own a couple of restaurants in town, most notably Gino's. This place is kind of Gino's lite. The food is of similar quality but the menu is pared way down and some dishes seem different, e.g. the tiramisu. There is a picnic table outside and I'm not sure if there's any indoor seating (in both cases the ambiance is not its strong point). It's pretty much a takeaway joint with solid service and good food. Oh, and they also carry Mariann's Ice Cream (the best of Santa Cruz)! I am going to mention a personal peeve, they bring their religion into the restaurant which, if the other things weren't so good, would turn me off and away. Otherwise YUM! read more

Ordered here a week ago and got food poisoning. I got a Michelangelo with garlic bread and immediately after eating I was puking and had diarrhea. At first I thought it was something else I ate but the next day when I had the leftovers of the pasta I got sick again. This pasta messed me up and I had food poisoning for 4 whole days. Most likely will not be eating here again. read more

Pastability's - Restaurant entrance - Italian Near Me - Salinas, California

I ordered 3 party pans for my daughters birthday in Hollister and had my cousin pick them up Day of! We were so happy with the food and had more than enough food for our 50+ guest! Many of them whom came up to me to ask where we got the food from. Thank you so much we will definitely use the order online for our future parties! read more

They give great portions and the food is fresh. They have a wide variety of both pasta and salads. The staff are courteous and the service is quick. Also they have a variety of refrigerated pastas too. read more

We love this place Everytime we are in town we order the food here. Sooooo good. The fettuccine is so good with blackened chicken. It's nice that you can order for one or family size. read more

I will preface my constructive criticism with the fact that flavor-wise, this is some of the best Italian food I've ever had. That being said however, I will say that it's kind of pricy and if you order a full lasagna (which requires 24-hr notice), for some reason they don't put much sauce on it. I thought it might be a one-off, since the individual servings are smothered with delicious sauce and cheese. Not so with the full trays. I've ordered half a dozen times now, and it's the same scenario each time. I even commented on it the last time I ordered on their website online prior to pick-up, but it didn't make any difference. Disappointing considering the fact that I eat here at least once or twice a week. read more

Good food good service and reasonable prices Always a good choice going there. Will definitely be back read more

The food is always good. You select each item you want in your bowl. There is enough for two meals.

The food was good. Big portions, however on the pricier side. Good takeout spot. Would come back

Chicken Alfredo is AMAZING, suoer bomb, wish I could go there more often...best Oasta in Salinas...

Wow! We were in for a pleasant surprise! Both pasta dishes we ordered were hefty in weight, piping hot, and freshly cooked, and full of meat! For the price, each dish was enough for two meals per person, like someone else said in another photo posted here! Very clean bathroom! That is a rarity! Outstanding and friendly service! read more

Pastability's - Rotini in the Individual Pasta with Ralph's Mac N Cheese Sauce - super hefty hefty - Italian Near Me - Salinas, California

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I ordered two party trays, and they had them ready for pick up at the scheduled time. The pasta was super delicious, with no leftovers. I will definitely be buying again for another occasion. read more

MENU AND FOOD: Pastability's is a quick and easy pasta spot that also serves lasagna and rice bowls. Catering and online ordering are available. But, be sure to check out their whiteboard or call for their daily specials! SERVICE AND ATMOSPHERE: Service is professional and friendly. There aren't any indoor sit down tables, but there are some picnic benches outside. The decor is nice and simple. PARKING: Located in large shopping plaza, there is plenty of parking. IMPRESSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS: This is a great place to grab a quick lunch or dinner during the weekday. I've had "The Michaelangelo" and pasta with their pink sauce (tomato and Alfredo sauce mixed). You can also choose what type of pasta you want for any dish (rotini, fettuccine, penne, spaghetti, and bowtie). Of course, be sure to get a slice of garlic bread with any order! read more

Quick service. Food is good and they give you plenty to feed the family. Love the family style meals.

Came here for a quick bite to eat after a hospital visit because everyone has told me that this is the place for a good and fast lunch. I think they might have only gotten Half of that right because it definitely wasn't good. But it was speedy. Anyone who says this food is good has me questioning their taste buds or maybe is used to the buffet line pasta because this was not it. Ordered 2 dishes. Had aac and cheese for the kid which the kid usually destroys pasta and noodles. The most bland Mac and cheese. Having worked in an Italian restaurant when we made Mac and cheese we used flavorful cheese so that the pasta actually tasted like something. Seems like they mixed some bland cheeses with a little parmesan. And it lacked salt. Just a little bit of salt would ateast helped a little bit overall no flavor. I got the Leonardo which again was bland and had an odd Sour flavor to it. Again a little salt would have helped. But over all hadno flavor and the sun dried tomatoes were barely cut so when you would eat the pasta you would get stuck chewing these super chewy bits of what felt like leather. Not only lack of flavor but terrible mouth feel and eating experience. Def not worth the $ or the hype. I'd rather have a microwave pasta dish before I get this again. read more

Outstanding!! We were so excited to find this place and LOVED the food! Keep it up guys we can't wait to be back!

Valentines evening here, so they are super busy, an hour wait for your order. Got home and saw that there was only 1 small container of Ranch dressing for a family size salad! Drove back to get the rest, since it's great dressing. Ordered the Blackened Chicken Fettuccine, much smaller amount for some reason....twice as much given at Gino's for the same price. Alfredo sauce was really watery, almost translucent! Garlic bread was lacking fresh garlic, but I assume they think the powdered garlic is better?? Overall, obviously I was very disappointed, especially for the money they charge! I'll say one thing positive.... The staff were very nice and accommodating. Ambiance was very clean and pleasant. read more

I ordered a bowtie fettuccine topped with broccoli but i was surprised with little bugs in my pasta. So disappointing let alone disgusting and i will never eat there again. The lady i spoke to on the phone admitted that she talked to the cooks and the broccoli was old. It's not even just disgusting this is a health hazard and i will make sure people are aware of their service. if i could give it 0 stars i would. read more

Pastability's - bowtie pasta topped with broccoli and a side of bugs - Italian Near Me - Salinas, California

Amazing food, and amazing portions. Love the Michelangelo! Very fast and friendly! Highly recommended!