3.9.24 1st time eating at Pasta Fresca. Our server was the best. She was patient, had great recommendations and was able to answer the questions we had to enable us to make the nest decision.My daughter's both had the chicken spinach lasagna and I had the chicken Alfredo with mushrooms and peas.They both enjoyed the chicken lasagna and had leftover to take home.The chicken alfredo was good, the flavor of the mushrooms and peas added to the Alfredo and fettuccine. I could have eaten the dish without the chicken.We also had the loaded bread which was delicious. It paired very well with the marinara sauce and the crab bisque my daughter had as her side.I hope you like cheese, because they give you plenty of it! I definitely plan to come back and try something different.
Loved it, had the chicken bacon gorgonzala and the Italian lemon cake and it was simply amazing with great service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fatimah Curry
Damn nice atmosphere, friendly front staff. The food was delicious, but I don't enjoy the crab shells in the soup. There aren't many, but it's unpleasant.
I work a lot and was pleased with the ability to pickup a meal while on the go. I live 20 minutes away and made the drive for a decent meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Marinara
Bryon Cox
I’ve never been a pasta guy but the Chicken Marsala was off the chain good.Parking: Extremely small lot .
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Chicken Marsala
Bob Harter
Great pasta - maybe the best in
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kenji Messer
Pasta fresca is a chain restuaraunt. The location on forest drive is sometimes easy to get in depends on the light. Pretty good parking . Maggie was an excellent waitress. Ordered the chicken and spinach lasagna. Came with a house salad and the dressing was perfect absolutely love it.The whole main dish was delicious. Perfect price for the meal. Compliments to you all.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken & Spinach Lasagna
AJ H
I was highly offended and disappointed in the customer service provided by the female at the front desk and the “owner”, long story short. My family was racially profiled tonight.The cops were called on a felonious claim which caused our family much humiliation and embarrassment.My uncle an African American older male simply asked the front desk lady about the menu inwhich he was not familiar with and for some reason she responded, “you’re making me uncomfortable”, of course he was taken back and very much so embarrassed. He then walks over to me and my fiancé and states the girl at the front desk said I made her uncomfortable, a couple seconds later we see a guy come from the back, gazing over at us, he proceeds to walk over, point at my uncle, demands him to come here and states let’s talk outside, RED FLAG! Due to this guys actions, of course it caused a scene by pointing not once but 3 times at my uncle,y uncle wasn’t hostile at all, but long story short. While this was happening the front desk lady had been on the phone with cops ever since the “owner” was staring at us from the kitchen, no later than 5mins. If THAT! 4 forest acres police officers were called! How embarrassing!! and when the “owner” was asked about the incident he stuttered and spewed false information.Im highly offended, embarrassed and hurt!I use to frequent pasta Fresca, I grew up in the area and decided to drop in tonight. But I will never EVER PATRONIZE this business AGAIN!!!!!!!!!
Once you go once you'll think about it all the time! Its a MUST for pasta lovers!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jasmin W. (Jazz)
One of the best restaurants in Columbia to go to alone, on a date, in a group - it’s got a quality menu and the most wonderful ambiance. If you can in a hotter month, sit on the patio! We ate at the bar and the bartender made excellent suggestions and was very attentive.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Marinara
Jayelyn Lewis
Don't recommend ordering online and picking up. The process needs to be refined. An order was submitted at 5 pm and a confirmation text was sent saying 5:50-5:55 pm pickup. After arriving at the restaurant at 5:55 pm the order was not received until 7:03 pm.Service was much better sitting at the bar. Good food but the online order system needs to include a text when the order is actually ready.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 1
Aimee Stewart
Great food, atmosphere and service. Take out is just as great as dine in.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Thurayya UmBayemake
I also forget to take a pic of my food, but I have been twice and both my meals were delicious. They have a non-alcoholic menu, in which this wine, pictured, tastes like the real thing (from my memory of course). I enjoyed this place so much.
3.9.24 1st time eating at Pasta Fresca. Our server was the best. She was patient, had great recommendations and was able to answer the questions we had to enable us to make the nest decision.My daughter's both had the chicken spinach lasagna and I had the chicken Alfredo with mushrooms and peas.They both enjoyed the chicken lasagna and had leftover to take home.The chicken alfredo was good, the flavor of the mushrooms and peas added to the Alfredo and fettuccine. I could have eaten the dish without the chicken.We also had the loaded bread which was delicious. It paired very well with the marinara sauce and the crab bisque my daughter had as her side.I hope you like cheese, because they give you plenty of it! I definitely plan to come back and try something different.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Always a must-have when I'm in Cola.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bruschetta, Garlic Bread, Chicken Parmesan, Spinach Angel Hair, Marinara
Loved it, had the chicken bacon gorgonzala and the Italian lemon cake and it was simply amazing with great service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Damn nice atmosphere, friendly front staff. The food was delicious, but I don't enjoy the crab shells in the soup. There aren't many, but it's unpleasant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheese Bread, Tomato Basil Crab Bisque
I work a lot and was pleased with the ability to pickup a meal while on the go. I live 20 minutes away and made the drive for a decent meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Marinara
I’ve never been a pasta guy but the Chicken Marsala was off the chain good.Parking: Extremely small lot .
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Chicken Marsala
Great pasta - maybe the best in
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Pasta fresca is a chain restuaraunt. The location on forest drive is sometimes easy to get in depends on the light. Pretty good parking . Maggie was an excellent waitress. Ordered the chicken and spinach lasagna. Came with a house salad and the dressing was perfect absolutely love it.The whole main dish was delicious. Perfect price for the meal. Compliments to you all.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken & Spinach Lasagna
I was highly offended and disappointed in the customer service provided by the female at the front desk and the “owner”, long story short. My family was racially profiled tonight.The cops were called on a felonious claim which caused our family much humiliation and embarrassment.My uncle an African American older male simply asked the front desk lady about the menu inwhich he was not familiar with and for some reason she responded, “you’re making me uncomfortable”, of course he was taken back and very much so embarrassed. He then walks over to me and my fiancé and states the girl at the front desk said I made her uncomfortable, a couple seconds later we see a guy come from the back, gazing over at us, he proceeds to walk over, point at my uncle, demands him to come here and states let’s talk outside, RED FLAG! Due to this guys actions, of course it caused a scene by pointing not once but 3 times at my uncle,y uncle wasn’t hostile at all, but long story short. While this was happening the front desk lady had been on the phone with cops ever since the “owner” was staring at us from the kitchen, no later than 5mins. If THAT! 4 forest acres police officers were called! How embarrassing!! and when the “owner” was asked about the incident he stuttered and spewed false information.Im highly offended, embarrassed and hurt!I use to frequent pasta Fresca, I grew up in the area and decided to drop in tonight. But I will never EVER PATRONIZE this business AGAIN!!!!!!!!!
Service: 1
Love this place! Always great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Once you go once you'll think about it all the time! Its a MUST for pasta lovers!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of the best restaurants in Columbia to go to alone, on a date, in a group - it’s got a quality menu and the most wonderful ambiance. If you can in a hotter month, sit on the patio! We ate at the bar and the bartender made excellent suggestions and was very attentive.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Marinara
Don't recommend ordering online and picking up. The process needs to be refined. An order was submitted at 5 pm and a confirmation text was sent saying 5:50-5:55 pm pickup. After arriving at the restaurant at 5:55 pm the order was not received until 7:03 pm.Service was much better sitting at the bar. Good food but the online order system needs to include a text when the order is actually ready.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 1
Great food, atmosphere and service. Take out is just as great as dine in.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I also forget to take a pic of my food, but I have been twice and both my meals were delicious. They have a non-alcoholic menu, in which this wine, pictured, tastes like the real thing (from my memory of course). I enjoyed this place so much.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5