Pasta Bene - Berkeley

The fettuccine alfredo gave me food poisoning. I'd strongly advise people to avoid this place. Food that doesn't taste good is one thing (this actually tasted a... read more The fettuccine alfredo gave me food poisoning. I'd strongly advise people to avoid this place. Food that doesn't taste good is one thing (this actually tasted alright), but this food might make you really sick. If anyone from Pasta Bene reads this, youneed to start taking your food safety more seriously.

I have been here twice, once for chicken parm (about 15 bucks and more recently I have gone for cheese ravioli. I have concluded that the food is really freakin... read more I have been here twice, once for chicken parm (about 15 bucks and more recently I have gone for cheese ravioli. I have concluded that the food is really freaking tasty. The portions aren?t massive for the price but, for Berkeley, it is reasonable.The food here is so delicious? I think I?m lactose intolerant but I still eat here because it?s so dang tasty? Also, there is ahappy hour special for four types of pasta. The info is listed on their website. Somebody please correct me if I?m wrong, but Idon?t think this information is reflected on their Snackpass menu. If this is the case, please do update it! I do like to orderin advance. :

I actually like this pasta place quite a bit. The portion is filling and you can honestly take it back home for a round two, the lasagna I had was also quite ta... read more I actually like this pasta place quite a bit. The portion is filling and you can honestly take it back home for a round two, the lasagna I had was also quite tasty and delicious. The penne Bolognese my gf had was also quite good. Overall, if you arelooking for a first date spot/ small group pasta hangout spot, this place is the way to go. Employees are nice, good atmosphereand vibes, and an easy menu to choose for my indecisive friends haha. Rating: 8/10

The dishes we ordered were decent, but lacked flavor. The ingredients were fresh and the service was excellent. Overall rating for the food: 3 out of 5. read more The dishes we ordered were decent, but lacked flavor. The ingredients were fresh and the service was excellent. Overall rating for the food: 3 out of 5.

If you need to modify your order, don't come here. I am allergic to black pepper, and ordered the salmon plain with no seasoning. It came out covered in black p... read more If you need to modify your order, don't come here. I am allergic to black pepper, and ordered the salmon plain with no seasoning. It came out covered in black pepper. I sent it back and they scraped the crust off and gave it back to me. I am insulted.