Omg what a hidden gem in the most unsuspecting place! Was in the sacramento area and was craving pasta. This restaurant has stellar reviews on Google and yelp so I decided to give them a try Simple decor, great service and amazing food. I am taken. Back by the freshness,flavor and how perfectly they cook their pasta. The ravioli was plump they didn't skimp on the ingredients. This is a small business that's doing things right. The prices are fair and I hope they stay open for a long time. I will certainly return read more

Pastosa By Lucia - Meatball sub,pesto penne, ravioli - Italian Near Me - Galt, California

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Nice family owned Italian spot. It's tucked away in an industrial area, would never guess it's there. Ambiance: cute, love the outside seating on a nice day. Service: attentive but a bit slow to get to order. We were told to sit at a table and wait to order. Took about 20 minutes. My sister came after us ordered at the counter. By the time her food came, I asked when can we order. They said our server would be out shortly. We still waited. Food: disappointed they ran out of chicken. The meatball was ok. Penne Brown Butter and meatball: the noodles were flat, only one meatball but tasty with cheese. I should have chose pink sauce since I was told after I ordered that chicken was sold out. Spaghetti with meatballs: perfect Fettuccini with chicken & pink sauce: amazing (this was my nephews order the one my sister ordered at counter) Zoodles with chicken in Alfredo sauce: perfect according to my sister Fettuccini with sausage & Alfredo sauce: just ok because no chicken (my son didn't like it without chicken) Bread: amazing and a hit If I would have known about the chicken I would have ordered something completely different. I was told after and didn't have the menu. read more

Pastosa By Lucia is my first choice when I'm craving Italian. I may live in Sacramento, but it's 10000% worth the drive for this amazing food. Not only does this cute, family owned and run restaurant serve fresh and flavorful pasta, raviolis, and more, but they also sell frozen pasta and ravioli (along with their sauces) that you can cook at home. This means I can enjoy a fresh meal at the restaurant and bring home plenty of extra to cook at home whenever the craving hits. They serve their meals with salad and focaccia and both are amazing! The house dressing is so good and the focaccia is great on its own and dipped into the dressing. After your first bite of bread you won't want to stop eating it! My personal favorite order is the butternut squash ravioli with the brown butter sage sauce. It's the perfect balance between sweet and savory. I would definitely recommend exploring the menu though because there is so much to love. read more

Butternut squash ravioli was amazing. The staff and service is very friendly and welcoming!

Amazing REAL Italian food at reasonable prices!!! Even if they went up in price, I'd still be a regular customer!!! Well worth it! The only great restaurant we have in this little cow town of Galt!!! This is a must try! In house made pasta and faccaciia bread made fresh daily! Excellent friendly and attentive staff, awesome food with that true simple mom and pops small restaurant charm! Welcome to Italy folks!! read more

If you know me then you know that I love Italian food and I'm also a sucker for ravioli. I came across this place a while ago while passing through the area and so glad that I did. Pastosa By Lucia is a small family run Italian restaurant in an unassuming part of Galt. It's located in an industrial area almost tucked away and can easily be missed but should not be. They have been serving up homemade pasta, bread, sauces and desserts for a few years now and they recently made Yelp's Best New Restaurants of 2025 list. The interior is very welcoming and gives you that home feeling. The staff here are very friendly and open to offering their suggestions or what dishes are popular. The menu is a nice size, they offer about 12 different varieties of homemade ravioli as well as other homemade pastas, focaccia, soups, various appetizers and yummy desserts. Their roasted chicken ravioli in pink sauce is very good and quite flavorful. My recent go to is the rigatoni with the creamy pesto and garlic sauce. The noodles are cooked al dente and the two sauces paired extremely well together and with the pasta. I have been looking for a good pesto pasta and I definitely have found it. However, they do have several other sauces that I would love to try such as the Red Velvet (Tomato, fresh basil, olive oil) and Calabrese (Tomato, angus beef, homemade sausage) as those are some of their most popular sauces. I also want to work my way through their various ravioli, the Beef Tenderloin ravioli as well as the Bacon Cheeseburger ravioli are next on my list. Along with the yummy pastas I really love their homemade focaccia, it's soft on the inside while having a little crisp on the outside and has the perfect amount of oil and rosemary. One of the better focaccia breads that I have had. Their butter pecan cheesecake is also to die for, a must try!! Overall, this is a must try place when in the Galt area or if you're not in the area it's worth a little road trip to try. Such an amazing Italian restaurant serving up some of the best pasta that I've had and the fact that everything is made in house is even better. read more

Pastosa By Lucia - Creamy Pesto and Garlic Rigatoni (Take-Out) - Italian Near Me - Galt, California

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Saturday, October 11, 2025 / About 1PM Like others have previously commented, this place is a hidden gem on the backroads of Galt, CA. A friend who had been there before suggested the place, but I had my doubts that an any restaurant in Galt, (no offense to Galt) located in an industrial area, could offer delicious Italian food. I was wrong. Ordered the, "Crazy Lasagna" and it was absolutely yummy. Filled with sausage, salami & pepperoni, packed between tender layers of pasta, drenched in a finely crafted savory tomato sauce, this is a signature offering. Also, the volume of the food was quite plentiful, and my companions could not finish their orders and all needed take-home boxes. I completely devoured my order, since it was so tasty. Price is quite reasonable as well. The meal also came with a salad and a generous helping of homemade bread. (I used some of the bread to soak up all the remaining pasta sauce on my plate.) Found the staff to be very friendly. (I asked for some Tabasco sauce, since I like peppery flavored tomato paste, and the chef prepared a little spicy side sauce for me, which totally complimented the flavor, at no extra charge or extra attitude.) The restaurant atmosphere has a pleasant, locally owned and operated feeling, offering both indoor and outdoor seating. So if you're passing through Galt on Highway 99, and are in the mood for some wonderful Italian food, this restaurant is a must visit. read more

Pastosa By Lucia - My friend ordered the Ravioli with artichoke & marinara sauce. - Italian Near Me - Galt, California

What a hidden gem! Pastosa by Lucia is tucked away in the industrial part of Galt, and at first the location and industrial vibe might throw you off, but trust me--the food makes it all worth it. We started with the fried zucchini, which was surprisingly well-seasoned and perfectly crunchy. The meatball appetizer was also really good--tender, flavorful, and comforting. The salad with their house-made dressing was fresh and delicious, and the focaccia bread deserves its own shout-out--so moist, fluffy, and just plain addictive. For pasta, we tried four different raviolis: butternut squash, mushroom, sausage, and artichoke heart, each with a different sauce (pink, brown butter sage, red velvet, and Calabrese). All of them were flavorful and well done, but the brown butter sage sauce stole the show--it was easily my favorite pairing of the night. We ended on a sweet note with their limoncello tiramisu, which was light, refreshing, and the perfect finish. On top of all that, the owners are so nice and clearly passionate about what they do, and the staff was super friendly and efficient. It really makes the whole experience warm and welcoming. Special shout-outs: Blushing Sprig provided the floral décor, which was so pretty and added to the vibe, and Clarity Crafted brought in custom rubber stamps for decorating, which was such a fun and unique touch. If you're looking for great Italian food in an unexpected location, this is the place. Definitely worth the trip to Galt read more

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Omg their pasta is phenomenal, the chew of the noodles, the flavor of the pink sauce amazing

Quality pasta and good staff defines a great local family restaurant. This spot hits those marks in spades! They feature a lot of fresh-made pastas and provide great service. But they also create savory sauces and sell both pasta and sauces in their cold case for quick purchase on -the-go (for those who want to take their pasta cravings home!). Definitely a rotation when I go to Galt area as it's conveniently right off Hwy 99. read more

Food had an abundance of flavor. Some of the best places are found in the most interesting places. Plenty of outdoor dining with overhead lights. The outdoor area is surrounded by trees and plants to give it privacy as well as a garden feel. You can pair several sauces with various pastas. Your dish is served with a salad or soup plus you start off with a dish of warm focaccia bread. We dipped our bread in mixture of olive oil and the best balsamic I've tasted in a while. The service is impeccable, talk about customer first. You can sample the wine before you commit. They are extremely helpful with choice and food accommodations. We had their house wine which hit every note in my playbook. Don't forget dessert and ask for Deja she knows her stuff. The customer service, hometown welcome and noshing on the focaccia bread would bring me back again. read more

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This is one of our favorite places but you still have to work for it. I was disappointed this night. I got the minestrone soup and it was only warm. Come on I want my soup hot. Then I got the crazy lasagna and it was only warm to. I didn't say anything since I was really hungry but not happy. There were new employees to so maybe it's that. Not sure but you guys need to get them in order and back to great food. I didn't see our regular lady , I forgot her name but she wasn't there and not cooking either. Hopefully they fix their problems and get them trained correctly. read more

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What a gem! My husband and I came here for a late lunch. Our server was courteous and patient. We ordered ravioli, beef for me and spicy sausage for him. We also shared the fried zucchini and the Cabernet Sauvignon. The food is very tasty and portions are generous. The wine went very well with my beef ravioli. The restaurant itself is in a small plaza. It was really cold that day but I can see us going there next time to enjoy eating outside. read more

Pastosa By Lucia - Pesto ravioli with beef - Italian Near Me - Galt, California

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I don't make it out to Galt often, but when I do, Pastosa By Lucia is always my destination. Their fresh, homemade pastas, raviolis (butternut squash is my favorite!) sauces, breads, and desserts are absolutely worth the trip. And let's talk about the fried zucchini -- it's the best I've ever had! Perfectly crisp, never soggy, and full of flavor. The space is small and cozy, giving it a warm, homey feel, and the staff is always welcoming and attentive. Whether you're a local or just passing through, this little gem is a must-visit. read more

Today was the second time we have been to Pastosa and as before it was INCREDIBLE! My hubby ordered the beef ravioli with creamy pesto sauce and he said it was definitely 5s. I ordered the lasagna and let me tell you, it is the freshest, most delicious meat lasagna you will ever taste. It's like you can taste each individual fresh ingredient and it melds together in a beautiful way. The dinner came with focaccia bread which was delicious (you can ask for more) and a small house salad. The location is hidden, so it's not in a hot local area, but don't let that discourage you. They also offer seating outside on a small patio when it's warmer. read more

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This is a wonderful authentic Italian eatery. The food is delicious, cooked to order. The service is friendly and accommodating . The restaurant is small with a deli feel and also has an outdoor eating area. If you want made fresh daily pasta this is the place. read more

We ordered the family pack pasta that comes uncooked since we didn't want to fight the crowds for Valentines. We ordered the rigatoni with the Calabrian sauce. Omg it was delicious. I also got the cook at home roasted chicken ravioli and artichoke ravioli and got creamy pesto sauce to go with it. Everything turned out amazing. The meal came with focaccia bread and salad. We are definitely going to go here again. read more

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I went here with a work colleague at the end of a very busy day. I was quite hungry so it was a pleasant surprise to go to this fine establishment. The pastas are plentiful and they even sell their own homemade pasta that you can take home. This place was recommended by my work colleague so I was all in. I ordered the chicken ravioli which came was some very tasty bread and a salad. The chicken ravioli was very delicious and light. The meal was a perfect pairing with the pasta rolls and salad. I know that if I am on the area I will definitely make another stop a Pastosa. My compliments to the chef. read more

Easy 5 stars people! The food was amazing enough that I wouldn't consider giving it anything other than 5 stars. Tip: you can mix any of the sauces Our waitress recommended the first two sauces: the pink sauce and Calabrese together with the cheese ravioli. However we did end up waiting about 45 min for a table because they don't take reservations and they got two large tables before us. We got there before 5pm and place was packed. The place is small so no where out of the way to even stand and wait. We ended up getting water and bread outside in the 102 degree weather but waitresses were really nice and tag teamed our table once we were seated to make sure we were always good. There was 7 of us and I tried almost everybody's dish and they were all good! I won't go into everyone dish but I'll give you the highlights I remember. -Creamy pesto was a nice mix -was better than others I've tried. -Gf ravioli I don't think you'd be able to tell it's gf unless you knew. -The Minestrone soup was the best I've ever had, thick and chunky veggie soup with no noodles or beans. Gf I believe! The spicy pasta sauce was spicy!! Too hot for me to eat a whole plate of it but my coworker loved it. We are all hoping to return since the food was delish! I'd love to see you guys expand with some comfy booths and a gelato bar with dim lighting this place would be a hit and Romantic too! Thank you all for the wonderful food and great service! read more

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I absolutely love coming here! Such great Italian food and service! It reminds me of my family gatherings with all of my Sicilian family members with a yummy variety of Italian food! read more

Good food, great experience. We have been hearing good things from friends and finally made it in last weekend. We ordered classic lasagna and lemon burrata ravioli. We will be back for sure! read more

Amazing food. Clearly owned and operated by a skilled craftsman. Fantastic choice of noodles, ravioli, and sauce combinations. I would recommend this to anyone. read more

Spicy sausage ravioli and the pink sauce is the best combination. They're both spicy so you get an extra kick for a flavorful time. I like that most things are self serve so I don't have to worry about bothering anyone and they can work on the food instead. If you really like the food, you can also bring it back to your home as they sell the ravioli frozen as well. I saw this place during a private event so it didn't look so full at the time. But when we went on a normal day, the place was packed. And for good reason too as everything is so good. The only thing I had trouble with was there's no napkins readily available. If there were, I didn't see it read more

Pastosa By Lucia - Spicy sausage ravioli with pink sauce - Italian Near Me - Galt, California

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Finally gluten free ravioli's that taste like ravioli's! My dad & I visited for the first time & couldn't be happier with our experience! Thank you so much for the gluten free option! read more

We stumbled upon this gem while in Galt for youth soccer game on a Sunday. Place was surprisingly busy but service moved fast. Curious about the homemade pasta and we chose tortellini with the brown butter sage sauce!! Very rich and delicious. A great place for casual family meals. Atmosphere reminds me of " old world" times.. read more

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visiting the town for a weekend event Food so good, sub for lunch, sausage spaghetti and pear cheese ravioli brown butter sage for dinner read more

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Update because I go much more often now that I can eat there! The pasta is not only excellent, but an amazing price point for the quality. I would absolutely die for their focaccia, and their staff is always so sweet. Their French onion soup, if you can get it, is loaded with deliciously caramelized onions and topped with lots of cheese. Their inside dining room can become crowded, but I love sitting outside when the weather is nice! read more

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Outstanding Italian find in Galt. Homemade butternut squash ravioli with a brown butter sauce. You select your pasta and sauce. My daughter artichoke ravioli with a cream sauce and added mushrooms. Both were cooked perfectly and very creamy. You could really taste the brown butter and sage in the sauce. Flavors were on point! Lovely herbal focaccia bread with quality olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Liked the house Italian dressing that was creamy but light. We will definitely come back. Our server was so sweet too. read more

Pastosa By Lucia - Butternut squash ravioli with brown butter sauce - Italian Near Me - Galt, California

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This casual little restaurant serves up some nice Italian dishes with fair pricing and excellent service. I had the mushroom ravioli in their pink sauce. The sauce is light and not overly thick. The focaccia bread was delicious and the restaurant dons each table with olive oil and balsamic vinegar for dipping. The matcha cream pie was excellent! They share a private parking lot that is free and easy. Location may seem odd as it is in a strip mall with unlikely industrial businesses. Doesn't matter, food is still good. read more

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I always love finding a hidden treasure and Pastosa is definitely a great find! The fried zucchini, and pear and cheese ravioli with brown butter sage sauce was absolutely delightful. I ordered the Crazy Lasagne to go and for the next day- it was sumptious! read more

A hidden gem in our own town ! The pink sauce omg was delicious ! With the thinnest sliced grilled chicken !!! I definitely recommend this place , my sister recommended it and Im glad i tried it . I love pasta and this sauce has got to be the best I've ever tried . Not to mention the chicken parm ! Lord have mercy its to die for .! Definitely new favorite restaurant on my books . read more

Pastosa by Lucia is hands down my favorite spot. The food is incredible. Fresh bread, homemade pasta, that salad dressing... everything hits. The service is warm and welcoming, like you are walking into family dinner. I love that these recipes come from an Italian mom who passed them down to her daughter, who is carrying the torch beautifully. You can taste the history, the hard work, and the dedication in every bite. This family owned team is making a big splash in a small town and proving you really can change the world one plate at a time. read more

Pastosa by Lucia in Galt is truly a gem in our community. It is the kind of place that makes you proud to live here. From the moment you walk in, you are greeted with genuine smiles. It feels like family, not just a restaurant. You can tell this is a family owned operation that pours love and care into everything they do. The food never disappoints. It is always hot, fresh, and full of flavor. The ingredients taste incredibly fresh, and you can feel the difference. The salad dressing alone deserves its own spotlight. It is that good. The fresh bread, the raviolis, every dish feels thoughtfully prepared. One of my favorite things is being able to take their raviolis home and make them myself. It is such a cool touch and just adds to the experience. The staff is always friendly and professional, and the consistency is unmatched. This is by far my favorite restaurant. We are lucky to have Pastosa by Lucia right here in Galt. My favorite is the butternut squash ravioli with the sage butter cream sauce. I'm drooling thinking about it. read more

The quality of the pasta for the price point can't be beat and I am a huge pasta lover . I had the butternut squash ravioli with brown butter and sage sauce and it was mouth watering . With my pasta, came my choice of salad or soup and focaccia bread and olive oil was shared at the table. It is a small , quaint restaurant and I like all the little personal details put into the restaurant including old family photos with Lucia at a convent and as a young woman . It is definitely worth a visit and has an authentic, homey feel. All together with the price ( 2 people can eat for about 40 and we both got drinks ) , the savory, deliciousness of the pasta , and the warm, customer service (I had some requests about recommendations), this place is a 5! read more

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Chris great awesome guy my first time here he was amazing the food was fenomenal really long time since I've ever had any food like this amazing awesome guys read more

Pastosa By Lucia - Way to good to take a picture of the food - Italian Near Me - Galt, California

I am lactose intolerant so I try to avoid eating a lot of dairy. I tried the zoodles with red sauce and they were amazing. They are best zoodles that I have ever had. Highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Enjoy the great lunch with my friend at this wonderful restaurant. Splitting a meal is the way to go. They're very huge and one is more than enough to feed two people. The food is fabulous very tasty and filling. read more

Pastosa By Lucia - Kathy and Cat - Italian Near Me - Galt, California

I took my family to this restaurant due to its great reviews but we were highly disappointed. We were served cold stale bread and I thought this was just what they did until I looked into the kitchen and saw a huge pile of the same bread under a warmer.The actual server NEVER came to our table. She did continue to help the existing tables and the family that arrived at the same time we did. When she helped the couple that arrived 10 minutes after us, my family and I left. We left extremely disappointed and went somewhere else to eat. read more

I was surprised to find this place while looking for lasagna, and it turned out to be really good. I also tried their gluten-free entrée, which was surprisingly well done. The place felt welcoming, and the staff were friendly. My only downside is the pricing--it's on the higher side, though that's fairly common these days. If they offered smaller portions priced around $8-$12, it would be a great option for a quick lunch. read more

We were invited by friends to join them for lunch. We will be back!! ALL of their pasta is made from scratch on the premises. Their website states they are closed Sunday and Monday so they can make their pasta for the week. Nothing fancy here but the dishes are awesome. I had their raviolis stuffed with house made spicy sausage in a brown butter cream sauce. My husband had their raviolis stuffed pear stuffed ravioli, which looked more like little sacks of deliciousness in their cream sauce. Our friends had the cannelloni stuffed with sausage and lemon raviolis. Everything was delicious. We were also treated to an appetizer of fried zucchini which was lightly breaded, sliced diagonally and lightly fried. Crispy, not oily and zucchini was cooked to perfection. All meals come with house made soup or salad and in house made focaccia. Outside dining is available as well as tables inside. Pastas can be purchased by the pound and sauces are also available to take home. Prices are reasonable and the staff is delightful. We will be back read more

Pastosa By Lucia - Outdoor Dining - Italian Near Me - Galt, California

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