Friendly service. Good fresh pasta, small menu, but that is good since you can focus. Inside and outside, covered, enclosed seating; which is nice, as the number of unique people walking by during our stay was 6. 2 yelled, 2 mumbling stalkers, 1 begger and a wanderer. Parking is super challenging. We lucked out. $ is fair. read more

This was the freshest pasta ive had you can tell they make their pasta and sauce from scratch not like the restaurants that say its fresh but its frozen The service was amazing they were super sweet you can tell they are passionate about hosting a great experience a Taste of Italy right by the Hillcrest sign read more

Pastiamo - Outside - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

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I actually visited here a while ago but forgot to leave a review. Service was friendly and I think the prices are actually pretty good, getting pasta elsewhere is so expensive nowadays. My husband ordered the spaghetti with marinara and meatballs, and I ordered the bolognese with pappardelle. The portion was pretty big, and they gave us bread too. Pasta was well cooked. I wasn't feeling the seasonings in the bolognese very much though and preferred my husband's spaghetti and meatballs, but I think it's just personal tastes. I think I would enjoy another flavor more so I would be open to trying other items on the menu. I hope this pasta place does well! I really think the neighborhood benefits from a place like this. read more

Pastiamo - Bolognese pappardelle - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

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The service was prompt and friendly. The ambiance was causal and they offer indoor and outdoor covered seating. It was a temperate day with no rain so we opted for outdoors! I ordered a side of meatballs and the bolognese sauce and it did not disappoint! The pasta was flavorful and scrumptious! I loved the options for seating and service was prompt. It took about ten- fifteen minutes on a Tuesday at lunch time (12:30). I'd highly recommend!! read more

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Very simple, to the point create your own pasta type of experience. They have 5 types of pasta and 5 types of sauces, though service is excellent in giving advice and customizing your order. If you are craving some basic pasta combinations, Pastiamo is the place for you. I took my food to go, but the inside of the place is cute and yellow with a couple of indoor and outdoor seating spots. Beware that the parking lot can get very crowded very quickly! read more

Pastiamo - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

Delicious fresh pasta with amazing sauce and excellent customer service. Manuel made me a pappardelle with boscaiola sauce, and I was amazed at how wonderful it tasted. 5 stars all around, thank you so much! read more

I'm so sorry, I know you're a brand new restaurant, and I know you are just beginning. But I can not lie 2 U. I actually care. Hillcrest is a tough court to play on. I've seen so many establishments go under, particularly in Hillcrest. Good luck. Honestly, nothing personal. Nice lady at the counter, barely okay parking. Clean with plenty of nice outdoor seating. Make your own pasta bowl, essentially. They just opened, and I just wanted to get a small taste. So the meatball appetizer comes to the table four to the order with two pieces of bread served to you in a paper bag while at the table, no dish or bread plate, a paper bag???? I was dining in why the bag. ($7.45 w/tax) The meatballs were nuked and quite salty, not baked, more like mushy, and I could not digest it, so I threw them away. Also served with two slices of bread, which arrived at my table refrigerator cold, so the nice lady kindly nuked that too 4 me. No Fettuccine Alfredo. If you want to make it to December, you'll seriously need to step up your game. I've seen so many establishments go under, particularly in Hillcrest. read more

Pastiamo - Nuked - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

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I was very disappointed with Pastiamo. I was in there a few days ago and ordered the tagliatelle w ground beef and tomato sauce. The pasta tasted off, it was a soft chewy in a bad way, didn't taste fresh at all. The cheese super salty , weird tasting. They serve you cold bread without butter to top it off. I was very disappointed. I won't be returning. read more

Pastiamo opened recently and now occupy the space in Hillcrest which was formerly held by Kiki Sushi in this strip mall. Free parking in the lot can be challenging. Pastiamo is a branch of its OG restaurants Pastiamo and Oltre Mare both located in Pacific Beach. These restaurants do serve fantastic pasta dishes and I was excited to see this restaurant open but my excitement turned to disappointment when I saw the menu offering only a fraction of options. One of my favorites at the parent restaurant is seafood pasta and that's no offered here :( This restaurant is not fancy, but of all the eateries in this plaza, this restaurant does have indoor and more outdoor seating. All foods served in disposable paper containers and togo packaging. Order and pick up at the counter. Only one person working behind the counter, who needs more training about menu details and can be more cordial in terms of service. The atmosphere and vibe here is very basic and the ambiance is dull. I hate eating from paper containers and I've only ordered takeout and later plate the food. The Burrata with cherry tomatoes was good, but I had to add more olive oil and seasoning. The pasta dishes are also good. I've tried the rigatoni with marinara sauce added more parmesan cheese and chili flakes. Missed taking a pic of the pasta with pesto sauce but I added toasted pine nuts and fresh basil was also good. Every pasta dish lacked flavor and needed to be enhanced. If pasta with nothing fancy is what you crave and you're on the go, this pasta shop is probably for you. read more

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I just had the most fabulous pasta that was served and cooked by Manuel The ingredients were fresh. The pasta was perfectly cooked. The atmosphere was lovely truly like I was in Italy five stars highly recommend this fabulous restaurant! read more

Pastiamo - Pesto pasta - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

love this newly opened location just as much as the other one! there are much more parking spaces in the lot and there is both outdoor and indoor seating. i got the pesto pappardelle with parmesan and the taste / quality across both locations is very consistent. the owner that greeted us was also super friendly and you can tell that he has a passion for what he does. i went on a late saturday evening and it wasn't packed at all. definitely a very underrated pasta spot; the surrounding area is quiet and seems to be pretty safe. i will absolutely be coming back for more! read more

Pastiamo - pesto pappardelle (left) & bolognese + white sauce pappardelle with a side of meatballs (right) - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

WOW. Stopped for lunch and glad we did, service was quick and so nice. Perfect weather so we sat on the covered patio. We started with the meatballs and burrata. Both were perfectly portioned, fresh, and beautifully presented. I ordered the pesto with fusilli which was bright, cheesy, and incredibly fresh from the homemade pasta (made fresh every morning) to the basil pesto sauce. My partner got the creamy mushroom with cavatappi and added chicken which was also delicious. 100% recommend and will be returning. (: read more

PARKING: Small lot shared with other businesses within the plaza. SERVICE (5/5): The owner was so friendly and laidback. He rang me up quickly and had my order ready within 15 mins for pick-up. FOOD (4/5): I got the bolognese sauce with the pappardelle, which came with a side of free bread. The portion size was perfect. The bolognese sauce was solid, but what stood out to me the most was their in-house made pappardelle. The pasta noodles were incredibly fresh and uniquely thin (like borderline razor thin), which lent itself to a silky and bouncy texture that I've never experienced with pappardelle at other Italian places before. OVERALL: Given that it's in Hillcrest, you're getting very high quality pasta at reasonable prices (from what I've seen within the surrounding area, pasta will run you at least $25, pre-tip ... except here). I hope this place gets more customers! If you're at Uncle Biff's Cookies, please consider walking a few doors down to your right to give it a try. read more

I came here for my lunch break and even though it was a short time, I really enjoyed eating there. My food came out in less than 15 minutes. The place is nice and clean. The food was delicious and the taste was perfect. Definitely one of favorite places to go eat read more

Pastiamo - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

As I told these guys who work here, this pasta tastes even better than the one that my Italian grandma cooks. Their bolognese with mushrooms is a culinary staple. The flavors are rich and savory. I was visiting the city and I ate here twice! On top of the delicious food I got to meet Manuel who is a fun, sweet angel from Milano. He was enthusiastic about sharing some culinary knowledge and providing a great experience. Highly recommend giving these guys a try. read more

Came here briefly to get a quick Burrata and oh my gosh I'm already convinced this place is absolutely divine. I will be coming back here more with my friends and family, feel very welcome here :) full marks! read more

Pasta was so fresh and the sauce was also very good. Manuel was so friendly and accommodating. They make their own pasta very far from even other Italian restaurants. read more

Pastiamo - I've never tasted pasta this fresh before very far from other restaurants. Manuel was so friendly and accommodating. - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

Delicious mushroom pasta! I have the pappadeaux with the mushroom sauce and I could not stop eating it it was so good. There was no one in there because they're new and I think nobody knows they're open I wouldn't have known if I didn't walk past it going to Uncle Biff's cookies. There was a nice Italian gentleman standing in the doorway who offered me some information and a coupon and I came the next day. It looked good and very affordable. It's not a fancy date night place but it's definitely good for takeout. You can buy the fresh pasta for $3.50 and use your own sauce. The menu says that the carbonara is made with bacon and I was going to choose that but I decided I wanted guanciale. After I ordered I was chatting with the gentleman there who was not the Italian guy, he assured me it was in fact guanciale, so they might want to change that name on the menu. Guanciale is not the same as bacon it's a thousand times better. Anyway now that I know that I'm definitely going back and getting the carbonara. read more

Pastiamo - Delicious mushroom pappardelle - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

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Don't let looks fool you, this is absolutely 5 star pasta! Went here with two buds and we split: 1. Meatballs app (it came extra saucy, which made a great dip for the bread) 2. Bolognese (hands down the crowd pleaser) 3. Carbonara (my favorite! And I'd double the meat next time) 4. Misto Fungi (definitely good, if you're into that kinda thing. The veg in our group said it was hands down above average!) Will be back very soon! read more

Stumbled across this gem! Who I would guess is the owner was all smiles and made us delicious papardelle with bolognese. It was clean, pleasant inside and out, and he gave us bread too. Would definitely recommend and will be back! read more

This place is absolutely incredible. The food was amazing, my daughter asked if we could eat here every day! Outstanding service and cuisine! read more

Good food, biodegradable bowls, nice service. Got pasta with white sauce, and burrata. One worker so wait was a little long, and the bread should be toasted. Would go again and recommend. read more

A lovely, simple, unpretentious restaurant with a calm atmosphere and some of the best pasta I've tasted outside of Italy. Manuel served us absolutely delicious pasta. It seemed to be just him working at the end of what had clearly been a busy night, and the service was lovely - homey, kind, and attentive. A fantastic find! read more

Hidden gem in Hillcrest! Marco the cook clearly loves his job because the service and Caserecce w/ chicken & mushrooms was amazing! Bravo Pastiamo! read more

I loved my visit to this restaurant. Everything was perfectly presented and well served. I loved the atmosphere of the outside patio and the staff was very friendly and welcoming, they offered recommendations and I ended up loving the dish I had. It was of very high quality. Will definitely be coming back soon! read more

Pastiamo is such a gem! Affordable, delicious pasta made from scratch topped with flavorful sauce using fresh ingredients. Don't sleep on this! My kids loved the rigatoni with marinara and butter rotini. Plenty of seating inside and outside. Service was quick and friendly. read more

Amazing bolognese with pappardelle noodles. Well seasoned and a big portion as well. Excellent service and very clean inside.

Such fresh pasta!! And great service with a smile. Everyone needs to come check this place out.

We visited Pastiamo this evening for some tasty pasta. I had the yummy pesto sauce and my husband had the meatballs and tomato sauce. We also ordered the burrata. This location has recently opened so there weren't too many regulars there at 7:30 on a Tuesday night, but the man who took our order and served us was very nice, friendly and helpful. We have visited their sister restaurant in Pacific Beach, Oltre Mare and enjoy the same level of food. I'm looking forward to them growing their base at this location, you can eat at the restaurant or take the pasta home to eat immediately or cook later. Such convenience and choices. Check it out! read more

I came here during lunch special and the price was amazing for the quality. The pasta was so good and handmade. I tried the burrata, the bolognese, and the marinara with meatballs. The person that cashiered and cooked was very kind. I will definitely come back. (: read more

This place is brand new but the owner was so sweet! They have homemade pasta and sauce! I got the carbonara and it reminded me of my trip to Italy this past summer. Would definitely come back for the pasta and the service. read more

My boyfriend & I visit SD often for padres games & are always looking for new hidden gems. The owner was welcoming people outside when we pulled into the parking lot & that is what caught my eye . We originally had planned to eat at the Mexican food across the parking lot. When we went in the menu looked great & we decided on the spaghetti bolognese! My boyfriend ended up still trying the Mexican food place while I ordered the pasta and the owner was sweet enough to let us eat on his patio! He even brought us cold bottled water This place is genuinely a hidden gems & the atmosphere is beyond welcoming! read more

Pastiamo - Outside - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

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This place may look unassuming from the outside, but the food is absolutely outstanding. Everything tastes fresh and homemade. My family and I each ordered different pastas and every dish was a hit. I got the rigatoni with bolognese. The pasta was cooked perfectly al dente, and the sauce was rich, and flavorful. A hidden gem that deserves way more attention! read more

Pasta tasted super fresh and delicious!! Menu is on the smaller size, but makes sense with how good the quality is. The pesto sauce was delicious! read more

Pastiamo - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

Amazing Italian home made pasta! I didn't know these can be made in the US. Run by an Italian owner, they make superb Italian pasta right there in the restaurant. Excellent choice of classic sauces like carbonara, bolognese. They opened just last week, and I already tried four if their pastas. The also have a nice patio where I enjoyed having my meals read more

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The service was wonderful! Food tasted amazing as well. I had the bolognese with rigatoni. The place is very nice as well! It is overall a wonderful place you should definitely try! read more

The pasta itself is really good. U can tell it's made in house. But..... the dishes are really basic. There's no chicken. The bolognese is decent. The most expensive dish, the carbonara was really disappointing. A few pieces of bacon, but otherwise, it literally tastes like a fettuccine Alfredo. At $18, and it's not a large serving, with a few pieces of bacon.....that's why it's 3 stars. Hillcrest is known for places closing down really fast and I wonder about this place. read more

Delicious!!! Fresh pasta and delicious sauce I highly recommend trying this place! Service was wonderful, establishment was clean, and overall a great experience! read more

I ordered a mixed mushrooms and a pesto, both awesome. Ready in just 15 minutes. The stuff so kind and welcoming. The place inside very chill. read more