MCB
The butternut squash pasta was good and hot. Asked for the tomato basil sauce instead.
Wish they had a text option for when your food is ready. The area was a bit crowded with people waiting for their orders.
… moreTheBestNathan
Pastalia in San Juan Capistrano is an absolute gem! The pizza was perfectly cooked with a crispy crust, fresh mozzarella, and flavorful tomatoes and basil. You can really taste the quality of the ingredients. The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, and the staff was friendly and attentive. Great prices for the portion sizes too. Definitely one of the best Italian spots in the area — I’ll be coming back regularly!
… moreMarina Zemskaia
You can find pasta here in all kinds of shapes and sizes.
I really like that they don’t just have a display case, you can actually see the finished dishes, which makes it much easier to choose what you want.
My pasta turned out very tasty and hot with a lot of meat. It was so delicious!
… moreKaity Holding
Tried the butternut squash ravioli and wasn’t disappointed! Delicate and wonderful filling and the buttery sage on top compliments the flavor beautifully. Pasta is perfectly cooked. Absolutely recommend and I look forward to my next visit.
… moreM S
We just visited the new spot, and out of all the options, we decided to give this place a try. We had the chicken Alfredo and butternut squash—though I wish they had mushrooms instead of the squash. Still, the pasta was incredibly authentic and delicious! It’s probably the best Alfredo I’ve had, especially with that little bit of red sauce. The owner was also really nice, which made the experience even better. I’d definitely go back!
… moreDavid Won
Fresh pasta dishes and delicious pizza. Takes a while for food but worth the wait. Communal seating inside and outside the food hall. Paid parking lot or limited free parking towards the train tracks. Bonus: lots of other restaurants around the food hall and ample space for large parties in the open, grassy area.
Fettuccini Alfredo with Chicken is always a hit. Prosciutto Arugula pizza was very good. Build your own pasta is an easy option too.
… moreTony T
This place is not to be missed! It truly brings an authentic taste of Italy to our small town in San Juan Capistrano!!!
I stumbled across this in the new River Street Market’s dining hall, there are a ton of food options from ice cream to sushi…. in the middle there is a small pasta stand called Pastalia and my kids were hungry and they had quick/easy options.
I tried their bolognese and let me tell you… hands-down one of the best I’ve ever tried.
Everything is fresh. The pasta is handmade. All the raviolis/gnocchi are made there with high-quality ingredients.
I have been back 2x, the owner (I need to say hi and meet you) is so hard working and his passion for the food really is obvious.
Their pizza was incredible, I can’t wait to work my way through more of their menu!!!
… moreMinyon (Minion)
If you love amazing flavors and authentic Italian food, this is absolutely the place to be! Honestly, after traveling the California coast from Los Angeles to San Francisco and even Las Vegas, I’ve never had a lunch as delicious as the one I had here.
The owner and his team are true professionals—outstanding quality and service. Hats off to them! Five stars all the way.
Once you eat here, you won’t even crave Mexican food anymore. Highly recommend, and I’ll definitely be coming back!
… moreMiguel Avendano Flores
Please don’t be fooled. Those 5 star reviews probably come from friends and family. This was the worst pizza we’ve had in a long time. There are frozen gas station pizzas that are 10 times better than this. Nothing in this pizza was good. The dough was soggy, the sauce likely came from a can, the pepperoni was undercooked and the cheese tasted like plastic. We were starving and couldn’t finish it; which by the way is small and will cost you around $20. We will not come back.
… moreveronika sandor
I wholeheartedly and warmly recommend this lovely little place to everyone, where I had the most delicious pasta dishes and salads! ❤️
Thank you for the wonderful experience and the attentive service! ❤️
If you’re in the area, definitely stop by and enjoy a fresh, tasty meal here!
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