Pasta Bar

Definitely a "worth-it" Michelin star restaurant experience. I loved the separate greeting/welcome room, where we were served a delicious complimentary "welcome" cocktail. I also loved how the "dining room" is a literal bar, where we interacted/watched the chefs cook. All the cocktails were good too. I was so full after bread, 12 courses, and 3 desserts! Navigation tip: We got lost trying to find the restaurant. Pasta bar is located on the second floor. Make a left after getting off the escalator. Look for the little gold plate on the white glass window.

Celebrated my second birthday in a row here this past weekend, and there's a reason why Pasta Bar is my baseline standard when it comes to 1-starred Michelin restaurants. From the moment you are greeted to the moment you leave, you feel taken care of, and the overall vibes of the restaurant is just chill and a purely good time. The music is curated by Chef DJ and his playlist is full of bangers. I love that it's a more laid back feel while maintaining a level of sophistication, which is something that's rare to find in fine dining in my experience.Since my last visit, the service has been consistently stellar (Grant, the GM is awesome, all of the chefs and kitchen staff are super passionate and friendly) and the presentation of the dishes has become more elevated. It's a 12 course meal with 3 desserts so definitely come hungry. Despite feeling very full at the end, the pacing of the dishes was superb and you're never left waiting for your next course nor feeling rushed to finish your current one. Each course is also explained incredibly well but also in a manner where it's obvious the chefs are excited about the food - and I love that. We did the reserve wine pairing ($225 per person compared to the signature wine pairing at $145) but even for people like us who aren't as well-versed in wine, it was 100% worth it. The sommelier was extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and encouraged any questions we might have. All of the pairings went perfectly with the courses, and we even found a few Rieslings that we fell in love with and had to note down to have again in the future. We didn't have any cocktails, but were offered one on the house to try, and it was absolutely magical and we will definitely be having some the next time we inevitably return.

This place is incredible. The food is extraordinary, and the entire experience is truly unforgettable. Be prepared, though - it's not budget-friendly... except to spend at least $300 per person, but trust me, it's worth every penny if you can afford it.From the moment you step through an unmarked door, you're entering into something special. You start in a small bar area where the bartender explains what we are about to experience while he served us a fantastic alcoholic Asian tea that gets you in the right vibe. After about 30 minutes, you're led into the main action area- the kitchen. The setup is intimate, with a bar that seats around eight to ten people, all surrounding the chefs as they prepare an amazing 12-course meal right in front of you. Every dish is a unique, crafted with so much care and details.The only thing that did not sit well with me was the dessert, which I found to be extremely sweet. But honestly, that's a small critique in an otherwise perfect experience.This is definitely a spot I'll return to for special occasions - it's an experience I'll remember for a long time.

Truly a glorious experience. Absolutely stunning dishes, atmosphere, cocktails, and wine pairings. The service is that of a classic Michelin-winning restaurant - top notch, with an immense attention to detail. The beauty of their cuisine is something you'll remember forever. They care deeply and give time and attention to every ingredient and their combination in both flavor and appearance. When seeing small plates, many feel they will still be hungry... rest assured our entire group was completely full at the end of the meal... and then you still have dessert! Highly recommend this experience. It is expensive, but well worth it!

Since eating is your hobby, I'm always looking for new and interesting places to try. The Scratch Restaurant group has been on my list as they have both Pasta Bar & Sushi Bar. To my surprise, they're both located in the same building and have the same entrance but each concept is split up into its own dining space. I was dining solo, so I was able to make a reservation same day. It was difficult to find the entrance since it's hidden with only a small sign indicating the location. I think it might be helpful to include a bit more detailed instruction on how to find it for first timers. After ringing the doorbell, someone opened the door and asked for some info before I was led to a seat at the lounge bar. This is the waiting space for both concepts. Started off with a welcome cocktail which was made using a coffee filtration machine which was fun to watch. The wait was a bit long after reservation time due to guests taking their time. We then got some canapés to start which was well presented and fun but nothing mind blowing. Once entering the dining room/chef counter, it was definitely transformative. Very well lit and the mood was set right away. Awesome vibes and good music blasting through the speakers. Started off with their sourdough bread and butter which came out steaming hot. The salad course was surprising and fresh with clean and crisp vegetables brought together by a ponzu jus. Crudo was light and refreshing but leaned on the sweeter side. The use of huacatay and aji amarillo powder was unique and tasteful.Moving onto the hot courses, I received the mezzaluna pasta which was visually striking. The pasta matched the pattern and colors of the plate. Scallop was sweet as well as the mango sticky rice filling. Fresno hollandaise added the much needed heat and richness. Next up, the cavatelli. Hand rolled pasta which was al dente. Flavor was a bit flat. Had a smoky flavor profile with the poblano and serrano? Pork was a bit chewy. On the drier side and would have liked a saucier dish so the cavatelli could soak up the sauce.The standout of the cappelletti was the smoked mushroom dashi. Nice palate cleanser. Tagliolini was okay. The more saucy of the pastas but cream based. Most flavor coming from the truffle shaving and breadcrumbs. The final savory courses were the striped bass and squab entrees. The fish dish was the most summer tasting as it was light, bright, and use of vegetables complemented the bass. It was the first day running the squab and I thought it was good. It was my first time trying this protein and it was well cooked. The dessert courses probably were my least favorite as it wasn't super creative. All were things I've tasted before. Wine pairing was nice and service from Jennifer was on point. Service all around was outstanding and might be my favorite part of the experience. Each dish is presented by the chef/cook. It shows pride in their work and nice to interact with the talent and dedication. Shout out to the chefs (from a fellow cook)Price is very high with my check coming out to $360+. Dining at a Michelin restaurant isn't often so I don't mind splurging if it's worth it and thankfully my experience here was! I'm interested in checking out sushi bar next as I love omakase.

Far exceeded expectations in just regard to everything we could have hoped for. This is definitely a michellin restaurant and you can tell from the intentionally to every single ingredient used, to the ambiance and culture that truly embodies a one of a kind, "fine dining", experience. Every dish was introduced and edified spectacularly, every bite for us hit the spot, every recommended beverage pairing did not miss. Shoutout to chef DJ & to his entire team. Truly felt like one happy, precisioned and inspired family. From the custom dining, to the handpicked playlist, I could write a full on paper on why we would recommend and continue to come to this place. Don't pay attention to the haters here who probably watch too much food channel and have a silver spoon up their asses. This place is quality and if you enjoy immaculate, well intentioned and thought out pieces, you won't be disappointed. Thank you again! Ps. Shoutout to Marquise for the experimental cocktail. Wifey loved it and so did I!

This was my first time dining at this restaurant. I have had their Sushi by Scratch experience and the owners own the Pasta Bar too so we wanted to try the pasta. Bar experience. The service was extraordinary and the experience was incredible. First, you get there 30 minutes early before your scheduled reservations. to dine with the complimentary drinks and appetizers. You then start your pasta bar e experience with 12 different items to taste and three desserts included also to taste. Each meal is prepared to perfection by the chefs and they describe the process of the ingredients and where they came from. We were the only ones inside during our tasting which was amazing I felt really important. The decor was beautifully set up with modern decor. Everything we tasted was elite with quality ingredients, fish, poultry, bread, pasta, salads, and desserts. They have a pairing of wines that got hit meal if desired. They have all the everyday basic alcoholic drinks for your liking also. Great place for an intimate gathering, date, or if you feel like being special for the day.The only thing I did not like was that they did not have the names of the food listed where you could read and remember the names of the dishes of what you had eaten and I did not like how the other reservations came in after our experience. It was a setting of 12 seats and name tags but we were by ourselves which was cool, but I would of been great to experience it with the rest of the ten people.

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I think pasta bar deserves a 4.8. For those looking at the 3 star and below reviews I genuinely don't think they were accurate or that it may be biased from whatever non-good related reason. The food was honestly such an experience, it's been a while since I've had food that makes me drool and crave for more while it's still processing inside my mouth. The staff there were extremely nice and made small talk with us to help me and the other customers feel as comfortable as possible. The ambiance was amazing. I loved the intimate, exclusive feel to the dinner. Overall I highly highly recommend you to try it at least once. I know I want to revisit as soon as possible.

The food was delicious! The staff/chef were awesome. I will definitely be back and recommend you try it out.