Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.3 out of 5
Impressive | 5658 reviews

What Andy likes about California Pasta:
Best Pasta in town! I’ve ordered the Chipotle Chicken Penne (it’s very spicy) and added extra garlic to it and it was GREAT! It’s a must go place in Santa Barbara for pasta. Definitely can recommend California Pasta. View all feedback. What Ava doesn't like about California Pasta:
Owner does not prioritize customers, entitled attitude. Bad business guy. Have NEVER been to a restaurant that doesn’t want their customers happy. We tried to switch out a pasta. Horrible recipe. Owner wanted 50% of the new replacement dish. Any restaurant in our area (San Francisco) and everywhere we’ve traveled would happily switch the plate out. Have never had an experience like this. View all feedback.

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Restaurantji
4.1 ★ from 216 reviews
woah
06.08.2023 - 10:57

I really enjoy coming here. It’s in a cozy part of downtown Santa Barbara. Everything here tastes fresh. Highly recommend the Sundried Chicken Farfalle and SB S...

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Duncan
06.08.2023 - 10:57

The Santa Barbara spicy shrimp is hands down the best pasta you can get in Santa Barbara! I also got a chicken avocado on the way out and it was amazing.

Nanette
06.08.2023 - 10:57

Food was great! Nice dining outside under the umbrellas! Staff is very friendly and efficient getting the food out!

Christine
06.08.2023 - 10:57

Ordered delivery and food arrived cold and even if it had been hot, was bland and overpriced garbage. Kraft Mac is preferable.

Ava
06.08.2023 - 10:57

Owner does not prioritize customers, entitled attitude. Bad business guy. Have NEVER been to a restaurant that doesn’t want their customers happy. We tried to s...

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Menu
4.6 ★ from 8 reviews
Jovanny
05.05.2023 - 08:27

Excellent services and the food was very good. I will definitely come back again and I I highly recommend this place to everybody

Jovanny
05.05.2023 - 08:27

Best Pasta in town! I?ve ordered the Chipotle Chicken Penne (it?s very spicy) and added extra garlic to it and it was GREAT! It?s a must go place in Santa Barba...

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Marianne
05.05.2023 - 08:27

Think twice before you order sharp shrimp pasta. It was very sharp. I love spicy food, but so much spice in pasta made me sweat. Seafood Pasta is also on averag...

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Conor
05.05.2023 - 08:27

This is a must-visit place if you are in or around Santa Barbara! Our pasta was awesome. Prices are absolutely fair compared to other places we visited througho...

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Варвара
05.05.2023 - 08:27

The seafood pasta and tile homemade meat lasagna were really pretty amazing!!! Rich and very satisfying it was the perfect comfort food for a chilly post shoppi...

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Int Restaurants
4.2 ★ from 962 reviews
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24.08.2023 - 05:52

Best in SANTA BARBARA. The best fast casual Italian restaurant in all of Santa Barbara. Great pizza, homemade pasta and great sauce.........foget about it.

Andy
24.08.2023 - 05:52

Best Pasta in town! I’ve ordered the Chipotle Chicken Penne (it’s very spicy) and added extra garlic to it and it was GREAT! It’s a must go place in Santa Barba...

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Jenna
24.08.2023 - 05:52

One of the best kept secrets in town. The atmosphere is relaxed and fun but the food is absolutely first rate. One of the best Caesar salads in town (I’ve had t...

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Matteo
24.08.2023 - 05:52

I was expecting decent, but I was kinda wowed at how yummy all the food here was. Especially the clam chowder!

Marco
24.08.2023 - 05:52

This restaurant serves some of the best pastas, club sandwiches, and pizza around!

Yelp
3.5 ★ from 347 reviews
Elena
13.06.2023 - 10:12

During our one-day stay in Santa Barbara, we explored the city center and found ourselves in need of a place to eat for lunch. It was the afternoon and most res...

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Marge
13.06.2023 - 10:12

I always have mixed feelings about pasta, especially when going to a restaurant that specializes in it. On a recent visit to downtown Santa Barbara, my dining c...

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Moshe
13.06.2023 - 10:12

The restaurant in downtown Santa Barbara offers delicious food and a beautiful outdoor seating area for enjoying a meal on a warm sunny day. The freshly made pa...

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