Category: | Restaurant, |
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Address: | 16101 Ventura Blvd #255, Encino, CA 91436, USA |
Zip code: | 91436 |
Website: | http://www.pastabarencino.com/ |
Opening hours (Edit) | |
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Monday: | Closed |
Tuesday: | Closed |
Wednesday: | 6:00 – 10:00 PM |
Thursday: | 6:00 – 10:00 PM |
Friday: | 6:00 – 10:00 PM |
Saturday: | 6:00 – 10:00 PM |
Sunday: | 6:00 – 10:00 PM |
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.
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.
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 wasn't as good as comparably priced restaurants.
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.
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!