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PastaBar in Encino

4.6 (26) 16101 Ventura Blvd #255, Encino, CA 91436, United States

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Californian restaurant

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Encino, Los Angeles County, California, US

Phone: +1 818-208-1805
Site: http://pastabarencino.com/

Opening hours

Monday:Closed
Tuesday:Closed
Wednesday:4:30–10 PM
Thursday:4:30–10 PM
Friday:4:30–10 PM
Saturday:4:30–10 PM
Sunday:4:30–10 PM

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Total reviews rating 4.6

26 Reviews for PastaBar 2024:

Review №1

2023-06-09 06:25:58

Went here for my birthday and had a great time. Every food item was exquisitely made with care and passion and obviously tastes incredible. We were the last group of the day and they let us take a photo with them in the kitchen too which was a great experience. Every staff member had great customer service and were very attentive to our needs. My cat even ate the cookie that they gave us at the end when I left it out on the counter unattended (proving how good irresistable the food was) and I called them just to make sure it wasnt toxic and got a prompt response back immediately.

Review №2

2023-11-06 12:01:45

What a treat! Every single course was exquisite! My favorites were the basil cavatelli with prawns and the garganelli with corn, chanterelles, and truffle. Very intimate dining experience, great atmosphere, and dope music. Staff was amazing as well.

Review №3

2022-12-19 03:17:39

Located behind a inconspicuous door in a strip mall, a cramped bar is your first stop in this gustatory journey. You get a welcome cocktail in two parts that you assemble joyfully, gazing at the change of colors while pouring one mysterious liquid into the other. Then the group is led to the main room, a 8-seat counter facing the kitchen and a smiling team. Dishes are presented by the chef and served diligently with a calculated rhythm. They are nicely plated and for the most part original and delicious. Dont go there for the pasta though - its not the main attraction nor the tastiest food of this tasting menu combining different influences from LA and International cuisine. Staff is very friendly and happy to discuss the stories behind these dishes. The wine pairing was really worth it. Only downside: its a bit fast - 30 more minutes to the whole experience would make it more enjoyable.

Review №4

2022-11-15 22:03:40

BEST MEAL EVER! Oh my gosh, every single course was so delicious. I’ve never loved a meal as much as this one. I can’t stop thinking about it even weeks later. I can’t explain in words how amazing the ingredients and flavors were. You will NOT regret dining here! All of the chefs are so talented. Every course was my favorite I could never decide between them. I’ll be coming back for sure!

Review №5

2023-10-20 04:52:37

One of the best restaurants that we’ve been to. Amazing service, great atmosphere, tasty food. Great experience all around.

Review №6

2021-11-29 23:12:51

This is the only review I’ve written that I don’t want to post pictures of because I don’t want to give anything away, but the two that I did post were my favorite dishes of the night. Every dish was exciting, challenging, indulgent, refreshing, inspired, and interactive with the chefs and sommelier making sure that you’re taken care of every step of the way. They made sure the entire menu was balanced with a bit of pasta throughout the menu instead of one large plate you might find somewhere else. I saw the entire team beautifully, intricately, and attentively create each dish for us in front of us and they do so much more behind the scenes ahead of your reservation. Thanks Pasta|Bar team for a great, unforgettable night!

Review №7

2023-03-20 02:14:51

WOw!! The staff is amazing from start to finish. The food was amazing!! Some may say the plates are small but I def did not leave hungry. Every serving had so much flavor and were ver y filling. The entire staff made our visit very personable and will def come back for other celebrations! This was the best way to celebrate our anniversary! Thank you all and amazing work done by all chefs! Chefs kiss!!

Review №8

2022-01-29 18:29:55

I can not say enough about the service or attention to detail from the well executed negroni made to my specifications with an alternative to Campari Sirene), dry vermouth & grapefruit slice to the delicious amuse bouche & homemade bread. My favorite (not photographed) was the sea bass & also the cavetelli en brodo (uzo) with scallops. Served to perfection in a short, wide glass (pictured). The staff is attentive & informative regarding sourcing. Special thanks to Alan for great cocktails & Leslie for navigating 🍷 wines.

Review №9

2023-04-22 17:10:52

Wow, wow, wow. Pasta Bar so worthy of the Michelin star...surprised its only 1. Ive been to a couple of 3-star rated restaurants and this is definitely worthy of the neighborhood. The food was nothing short of glorious. So many, many flavors, textures, visual delights. We dined right in the kitchen and got to watch the chefs work. They were so very gracious and interacting with them was the cherry on top of this amazing experience.

Review №10

2023-04-11 14:23:23

Really unique experience, wonderful food and drinks. They really help explaining what each course is and if you get the wine pairing also going over what each pairing will taste like.

Review №11

2023-05-15 21:23:29

Place is different to others. Kind of omakase western style. Some igredients use very rare. Strange flavour combinations, but worked amazingly well all together. When next time in LA deffinately come back. All best

Review №12

2022-06-28 08:17:59

The good: Quaint speakeasy setting in a back room. Beautiful food presentations. Delicious courses. Impeccable service.The bad: When you are more than halfway into the tasting menu and you feel like youve only had appetizers, thats a problem. I was hungry after the meal so my friend and I drove to an In-N-Out on Ventura Blvd. So be prepared to spend an extra $10 on a burger, fries and shake to feel satisfied.

Review №13

2023-11-08 23:09:09

Super expensive, but a memorable dining experience. I love the customized menu.

Review №14

2022-01-14 15:11:04

My husband and I came to Pasta Bar for our first time last night and we couldn’t have been happier. The space is beautiful, the pairings were perfect and the service could not have been better. There were so many dishes that we loved. The entire meal felt like a musical crescendo with the last pairing as the peak in the meal. We loved every minute of it. We will definitely be back.

Review №15

2021-05-18 23:07:10

I rarely review, but after eating here... I had to! I cannot even describe this private dining culinary experience, you really just gotta go. The ambiance into the exposed kitchen views from the copper bar top is too cool. When you taste the food with the wine parings, it’s a true Chef’s kiss through all 11 courses. At the end I couldn’t pick my favorites, but looking back, I’d say: Cavatelli, Sunflower Agnolotti, Wagyu, were my favorites. Not ranked in order, just in order of my tasting menu the night I went. The chefs & wine knowledgeable waitress really just sealed the deal that I’ll be back for more. I’m not that private dining person, but this place is an absolute must if you like food at all. Def. A great value cost to food as well! Can’t wait to eat here ASAP.

Review №16

2021-12-31 10:02:21

An incredible experience! The tasting menu was delicious, and the restaurant is well deserved of its recent awards. Sitting in front of the kitchen and getting to watch the prep work was an incredible experience that very few places offer.

Review №17

2022-12-05 06:45:00

Booked an appointment online and paid $50 deposit on it. Cannot attend the meal because of emergency, no one called one day before or at least send a reminder message. $300 more were taken out from credit card for even we didn’t go. If u want to do that, next time ask for 400 deposit . Don’t do this trick . Very dishonest action. Going to dispute the charge through credit card company. I’m not paying for something I didn’t use. No way !

Review №18

2021-11-06 22:28:46

At this level of cooking, I trust that whatever the chef and his team present is his artistic vision and creative liberty so there really is no reason to comment on the food. Special shout out to our sommelier who is knowledgeable, the most gracious, and I really felt like I learned something new about wine pairing. Definitely worth the extra dollar just to hear her walk you through her selection for your meal, try something different and learn something new.

Review №19

2022-01-04 02:22:43

The food was very good, surprisingly light on the number of dishes with pasta. The wine pairing has some interesting wines but very light pours. On balance it probably wasnt as good as comparably priced restaurants.

Review №20

2022-12-05 06:45:19

The place is hard to find, the door number is very small, the environment is very weird space crowded. After making a reservation, there was no phone call, because the deposit was deducted, and the restaurants that normally need reservations will greet and confirm the time, but none of our stores, and even if I dont go there is no greeting, directly deducted hundreds of dollars, I didnt even get to eat dinner, giving me a very bad experience

Review №21

2022-06-19 18:07:55

Food is unbelievable! The attention to detail, intimate setting, and outstanding service add to the experience. I have a feeling a second Michelin star will be added soon!

Review №22

2023-02-26 18:41:12

This was one of the best dinners Ive ever had. The wine pairings were also amazing.

Review №23

2021-07-15 05:40:43

Awesome place to eat, the food is incredible and worth every penny. The staff is so friendly and just as passionate about their food as they are their customers enjoyment. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for fresh, delicious pasta.

Review №24

2021-12-22 21:32:36

They definitely earned their Michelin star!

Review №25

2023-06-30 00:32:05

Amazing experience

Review №26

2023-12-10 19:01:30

Saw on Instagram. Michelin pasta spot