Douglas Shin
This restaurant is located right next to one of my favorite places, Sushi Gen. Every time I passed by, there was always a line outside, so I assumed it must be really good and decided to give it a try. I ordered two of their most famous pasta dishes, but honestly, I didn’t find them as impressive as I expected for the price.
The overall flavors were well balanced, and I liked that the meal came with both salad and bread, making it feel complete. However, compared to the long wait and the hype, I personally think the taste didn’t quite live up to it. There are definitely better pasta spots out there, in my opinion.
… moreZhining Z
Had dinner at this place on the second day I arrived LA, and the day before I left. I have to say the Uni pasta has been one of my favorite dishes which is creamy and fresh. So yum Meal comes with salad and buns too. Perfect to be shared by two. Definitely go back again next time I visit LA.
The service is excellent, and environment is quiet and comfortable.
Tip: To avoid waiting long line, suggest to go at 5pm right before it opens.
… moreGabriel Russell
This place is consistently excellent.
I’ve been here no less than 5x now and I’ve never, ever left disappointed. My favorites are the eggplant + bacon pasta (8/10) and the mentaincream pasta (9/10)). Nothing is ever too rich but it’s always so flavorful.
The portions are also quite generous so a hungry person will leave full and anyone else will leave with with leftovers.
Their biggest sin is that they axed the beef stew!! That was so phenomenal and it’s gone now.
Other than that, I love this place.
… moreVivian “Vivventure” Wayfarer
This spot came highly recommended and it definitely lived up to the hype! We ordered the mentai, uni, and carbonara pastas—all three were excellent. The mentai had a nice briny, savory kick that coated the noodles perfectly. The uni was creamy and rich without being overpowering, and the carbonara was comforting with a great balance of cheese and bacon. Portions were just right, pasta was cooked spot-on, and everything felt well thought out. Definitely would come back again!
… moreTieu Van Pham
great pasta! for me the bolognese was a bit toooo heavy for my preference (too meaty) but my friends really enjoyed it so…. the uni cream pasta is to die for
… moreAlvin Chen
We love their pasta and buffalo cheese!
We visited the second time and love their mentai cream Japanese style pasta as well
… moreArmando Sanchez
I’ve passed by this place so many times and finally decided to try it. I’m glad I did. I love Italian food so I was interested to see what a Japanese twist tastes like. To start off, I walked here but I can tell that parking is kind of tough. When you get there, you check in on a self- service kiosk. I was in a party of two so the wait time on a Saturday night around 7 was about 10 minutes. We sat at the bar top with an unobstructed view of the kitchen which was really nice. The wait staff are all very friendly and the speed of service is fast. But the quality of the food is amazing! The burrata itself is 10/10. I tried a red sauce and cream sauce pasta and would definitely recommend the cream sauce more. Would highly recommend.
… moreHeewon Lee
Pasta e Pasta by Allegro is a hidden gem for Japanese-style pasta lovers! The pastas are rich, flavorful, and beautifully plated — perfect for a cozy date night. The space is on the smaller side, but it adds to the intimate, relaxed vibe. The staff were super kind and attentive, which made the experience even better. Be prepared for a wait — the line can be long, but totally worth it once you’re seated. A must-visit if you’re craving something unique and comforting!
… moreBonnie
The portions are really generous! Personally, I highly recommend the crab gratin from the appetizer menu.
… moreLillian C
best pasta I’ve had in a hot minute. this is an italian-japanese fusion restaurant that focuses more on traditional Italian pasta but incorporating some ingredients and flavors of Japanese cuisine into their offerings. every entree comes with a small salad + bread as starter. great value for lunch. this place and marugame monzo are my two go-to restaurants in little tokyo.
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