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Presto Pasta

4.1 (258 reviews)
ModerateItalian, Pizza
Open • 10:30 am - 9:00 pm

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Chicken Piccata with Fettucine w/Olive Oil & Garlic Sauce plus garlic bread.
Lianne K.

For many years I've been a big fan of Presto Pasta. I've been to at least five of their locations. They almost always have friendly staff who seems genuinely glad that you stopped in, and a helpful attitude about assisting you through the ordering process. Our Sweet Granddaughter (6) actually asked to go to Presto Pasta when we had her with us the other evening. As she's a picky eater, that's a major endorsement. She really likes going to Farmer Boys and Presto Pasta with us. It's so wonderful that she has this positive association with these restaurants and going out with her grandparents. The reason that I'm giving four stars this time, instead of five, is that I'm struggling to find a good side pasta sauce. I can't handle cows' milk dairy in sauces, which leaves mainly a marinara or meat sauce, or olive oil and garlic. I'd Love to have Fettucine Alfredo again, but sadly, that doesn't work for me anymore. Much as I love Spaghetti Bolognese, I'm not always in the mood for a red sauce. The last couple of times I've gone with the olive oil and garlic, they actually put too much garlic and it had an odd texture. It quickly became overwhelming. I'd like a lighter hand, which I've had in the past there, but something changed. SG ordered the child's spaghetti with meatball, but didn't care for the meatball. I tried it and agreed that it wasn't the best tasting meatball, which is so unusual for Presto Pasta. Not sure if the recipes have changed? And the third flavor comment is that their options for drinks which don't have caffeine or copious amounts of sugar are limited. Still and all, it's great to have the option of picking your own pasta type and sauce, plus delicious soup and salad, garlic bread, cookies or other desserts, decent prices, friendly service. We will be back, and I will adjust my side dish choice.

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Daniel J.

I made a recent visit to this Presto Pasta (in Simi Valley, California) for dinner with my family. The outside was clean and the landscaping was well maintained. The entrance was also very clean and inviting. After just stepping inside, I quickly looked around and saw several folks enjoying their meals. This appeared to be a clean and pleasant place to eat dinner together. My recent visit here was my first time ever visiting any Presto Pasta location, so I was unfamiliar with what to expect. To me, Presto Pasta seems to be a midpoint between a fast-food restaurant and a fine-dining restaurant. Customers order at the counter first, then sit down with a table number identifier. Customers can then choose from a selection of drinks available at the fountain soda dispenser. Just a short time after we ordered and got our drinks, our food was delivered to our table on real plates with real eating utensils. The food was delicious, and the quality was noticeably greater than any fast-food restaurant. As their name suggests, the primary specialty of this restaurant chain is various pasta meals, and these are made quickly. I immediately thought of a comparison between this Presto Pasta location and Olive Garden. My meal at Presto Pasta was excellent. It was a little less expensive than Olive Garden, but more expensive than at a fast-food restaurant. Again, the quality of my meal at this Presto Pasta was far greater than at a fast-food restaurant, but not quite as good as Olive Garden. Our meals came out very quick, much faster than any meal I have ever ordered at Olive Garden. So in addition to good meals at dinnertime, Presto Pasta would also probably be a better place to eat good food at lunchtime when you need to return to work after lunch. I had a wonderful meal here, and the staff was friendly and professional. The only thing I found that was odd and a bit annoying to me was something that Presto Pasta seems to do that is similar to what some other restaurants do. That is, upon paying, you are asked how much of a tip you will leave. Keep in mind that this tip is given before you know the quality of the food and before you see the quality of the service. To me, knowing how much of a tip to leave is a determination that cannot be made until AFTER the customer has just experienced good service (or not) and they have just tasted wonderful food (or not). The owners of this Presto Pasta should really consider changing this default tip request when a customer is ordering. Other than that one annoyance, I would definitely consider returning here for great service and wonderful food.

Tried Presto Pasta for the first time and ordered a variety for the family to get a solid feel for the menu: spicy marinara fettuccine, spicy cajun penne, a meatball sandwich, bbq chicken pizza, and a Caesar salad. Overall, the experience landed firmly in the "just okay" category--nothing particularly memorable, but not disappointing either. The spicy marinara fettuccine (6.3/10) delivered what you'd expect from a standard marinara with a mild kick. It leaned slightly salty but was otherwise straightforward and familiar. The spicy Cajun penne (6.9/10) was one of the better dishes of the bunch. It had a decent depth of flavor with a balanced spice level--nothing overpowering, but enough to make it enjoyable. The meatball sandwich (5.2/10) was the weakest item. The meatballs were on the drier side, and while the flavor was acceptable, the overall build didn't work well. The bread-to-filling ratio felt off, causing it to fall apart easily, and the cheese had an overly rubbery texture. The BBQ chicken pizza (6.8/10) was solid. It had good flavor and was enjoyable to share, though the portion size was on the smaller side for a group. Surprisingly, the standout was the Caesar salad (8/10)--a simple dish executed well. It had a great balance of ingredients, consistent texture, and a flavorful dressing that made it the most satisfying item on the table. Final thoughts: Presto Pasta offers a dependable but unremarkable dining experience. While nothing truly stood out as exceptional, the meal was consistent across the board, with the Caesar salad being the unexpected highlight. It's a decent option if you're in the area, but not necessarily a destination spot.

Kids spaghetti and meatball
Marcia G.

Second time eating here and each time was pretty good. My daughter ordered the spaghetti and meatball kids meal and it was a lot of food. She really enjoyed the spaghetti but not the meatball - too much breading so it was mushy and you couldn't really taste meat. The kids meal comes with a drink, a cookie and a toy (you get a coin to put in a machine that dispenses little toys) at a really good price. I ordered the lemon garlic chicken off the menu and paid the dollar extra for the zoodles (healthier option). The zoodles, Alfredo sauce and chicken were good, garlic bread was really good. You can also build your own pasta (pick noodle, pick sauce, pick protein, etc.) so I may try that next time. They have one of those soda machines where you can pick a soda and add a flavor (cherry, vanilla, etc.) which is always fun. The cashier was really helpful with the menu and they also walk around to check on you. It's a far comparison to Italian food, but for a quick, inexpensive dinner, this is not a bad place to go.

We are regular Presto Pasta customers. We visit a couple times a month. So my kids and I know what their typical servings look like. Tonight we ordered a kids Fettuccini Alfredo and a kids spaghetti. The plate with the Alfredo was significantly smaller than usual. So much so that I asked them to make sure it was correct. Manager Samantha said they are pre measured portions and that there was no mistake. Here is a picture of the two kid plates side by side.

Chicken Cajun Penne
Oliver P.

Love this place! The Pasta is always good! My favorite thing to get here is the Chicken Cajun Penne! It always hits the spot! The staff is always polite and very helpful. I've never had a bad experience here and the food is always amazing! I've also had the Shrimp Parmigiana Pasta here as well and it was very good! The restaurant is always clean there's really nothing bad I can say. If you're ever craving some pasta & spaghetti, this is the place to go!

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Great food. Awesome service. Totally loved it!! Pleasantly surprised that a chain could be so good!

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Great food awesome service and management! I recommend the Fettuccini Chicken Alfredo and the Lasagna!

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Thank you for your 5-star support, Colin!

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So good!!! We had ravioli pomodoro. Great portions. Quick service. Yummy garlic bread.

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Good service and great meal. Ordered meatball and spaghetti and highly recommend it aye . !!

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You just made our day, Shivroop! Thank you for your support.

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