Pasta Connection

We adored this place for 1) family feel/run Argentian-Italian establishment - very cozy2) its delicious chimichurri sauce (free bread app) 3) portion sizes and delicious pasta + milanesaService is a bit slow, and maybe it's meant to be that way. Very family type service -- so I can see it may be frustrating if it's busy.We got the chicken milanesa, 2 empanadas (beef is the best, over chicken), and the Tute Mare.- Chicken milanesa was good; not my favorite dish, but my partner loves it! The fries were AMAZING!!!- Tutto Mare: tasty and even better if you throw some of their chimichurri sauce on top. Portion size was almost for 2 (imo)Would def return to try more dishes! We came on a Saturday, very late lunch around 3pm - no wait at all! Even has a free parking space

How is this place not 5 stars????Ambiance: cozy and perfect for a family outing or for a date night! Parking: small lot but I haven't had an issue with parking any time that I've been here.Service: servers are really nice and attentive. You may have to wait at least 20 minutes for your entrées, but I didn't even notice since I had conversations going with my group while unlimited bread with chimichurri sauce was coming out!! (And those together were THE BOMB 10/10) Food: Entraña 10/10: my FAV!!! Skirt steak cooked to perfection with a side was well worth the price. Pair it with the chimichurri sauce and it's even better!!! Gnocchi of the month 8/10: pink sauce. Gnocchi was so soft and pillowy. I just wish there was protein with the meal. chicken alfredo 6/10: good staple for those who like chicken alfredo, but it was really cheesy for me. Tortellini especiale 5/10: not bad, but not special Tutti de Mare 8/10: nice little seafood pasta! Yummy! Pesto y Tuco 3/10: it was not a fav at our table of 7 people. onion rings side 8/10: crispy, yummy, and giant onion rings!!! calamari 6/10: it was okay but not the best calamari ever. Could be crispier like the onion rings tiramisu cake 8/10: very yummy and felt light (doesnt make you feel like you ate a heavy dessert) Portion size: big enough to make you very full if you eat everything and if not, it makes for another meal! In summary, Every time I've come here, I've left with a pleasant dining experience and food coma. Definitely recommend!!!

I like the fact that people here are nice, and the food is really good you should give the place a try and empanadas are so good and pasta is delicious.

Been coming to this restaurant for years. Just tried recently again since it's been years. Always love the bread and chimichurri dip. Normally, have the beef ravioli but changed it up to polenta and sausage. Really good and big, but I am still a fan of their ravioli.

I would come back just for the chimichuri sauce. Ordered their baked Alfredo, which was tasty, but add the chimichuri and it was AMAZING! Our server Ceasar was super attentive. The ambiance was ok. It was empty, but the food and service made up for it. I'd try this place again!

WhereTF have I been strikes again!I have heard good things about PC, but did not have the pleasure of eating here until recently. They offer Argentinian inspired cuisine in a casual setting.At the rec of a regular in the group, I had the ravioli. It was freshly made and topped with a fantastic meat sauce. It was the best ravioli I have had in a long time. They were bite sized and pillowy soft. Secondarily, the crusty bread came with an excellent chimichurri sauce. The latter had a nice flavor from the fresh ingredients. I took some empanadas to go (sorry, no pic), and they too were really good. They were packed with spinach & cheese in one pair, and nicely seasoned beef in the other pair. Both went well with the chimichurri sauce.Regarding the ambiance, they have indoor and outdoor casual dining. In addition, there is a bar with a big TV to watch sports. Adding to the quality of PC, I saw two of Costa Mesa's finest having lunch outside on a warm day. Law enforcement peeps know where to eat!The service was friendly, warm and fast. Our food came out super quickly, and was devoured just as quickly.I def need to stop by PC soon, and not necessarily after golf. Its very close to the golf course my crew frequents, but its also not far from HB.

My friends introduced me to this place and OMG the ravioli here was AMAZING. It is simple with marinara and Alfredo sauce and when mixed all together, creates that pink sauce flavor.The pasta was perfectly al dente and the inside filling was perfectly stuffed without any air inside.I eat a lot so the portion was small for me, but delicious overall!

Staff (1) - The wait staff are warm, inviting, and helpful with their recommendations.1Cleanliness (1) - This is a no frills restaurant, clean and homey, like you're going over to an Italian mom's house. 1Food (2) - The food is soo good. We eat here 3 times a month. My top 3 dishes I recommend. Aglio e Olio, Parillada Buenos Aires, and the empanadas. But, honestly, you can try your favorite. Portions are amazing. 2Price (1) - Price is soo reasonable. Best Argentinian and dare I sayany Brazilian steakhouse. 1

I 10/10 recommend this place. The empanadas and pasta are amazing! Our server James was very polite & very attentive. It's a very family friendly place, we'll for sure be returning :)

Pretty good pasta. I got the tortellini de la casa which uses an Argentine pink sauce which is always good. I also recommend the fettuccini Alfredo without chicken, this lets you really taste the pasta which tastes house made, not sure though. For dessert the tiramisu was pretty decent. Service is always good here, the younger Argentine dude is very kind and helpful with any suggestions etc. inside it is nice and relaxed, nothing too crazy. Would recommend for great pasta.