The Pasta Market
The Pasta Market
Frozen stuffed pastas
Garlic bread
Eggplant Parmigiana
Eggplant Sandwich
Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo
the front of the restaurant
Special #2 Shrimp Florenciana, with Pasta and Fagioli Soup and Garlic Bread
a counter with a variety of food items
Dining area
Menu
Special #3 Seafood Linguine with pasta Pasta and Fagioli Soup and Garlic Bread
Top: penne with red sauce.. more like penne with salsa Bottom: tortellini with mixed Alfredo red sauce aka tortellini with salsa and Mayo
Now we wait for our order.
interior
Penne with Meat Sauce
Chianti wine
Frozen stuffed pastas and Famous Breadstick Round
Calamari and Garlic Bread
Famous Breadsticks and Cheese Spread Individual Order
famous breadsticks & cheese spread
Spaghetti Puttanesca- comes with choice of soup or salad and garlic bread or breadsticks
Interior Entrance
HOT bread with spicy cheese spread. So gooood.
Erica M.
Aug 19, 2024
I've been visiting this place for well over a decade and it hasn't changed. It's a small, friendly restaurant. I personally like their chicken Alfredo and cheese tortellini. Their fried ravioli, garlic cheese bread and mozzarella sticks are very good too. However, the bread sticks and spicy cheese spread is always my go to fave appetizer. Whenever I'm in the area and I don't have time to eat I stop by and get an order of their hot bread sticks and spread. It's a must for me.
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Wendy S.
Aug 18, 2024
I always come here when I am back in town. The pasta is all freshly made! I LOVE LOVE the breadsticks with the magic sauce. The food always comes out so fast which I can always depend on when coming. The inside has a cute ambiance with tablecloths trying to be fun Italian. The workers are helpful with giving recommendations.
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Anuk B.
Nov 7, 2024
Been going here since I was a kid and continues to be so amazing. I usually just do take out and get the fried ravioli, and either the eggplant Parmesan or the spicy mushroom pasta. Their breadsticks with their spicy spread are so amazing and honestly some of the best bread sticks I've had. Would recommend coming here if you're in the Los Altos area!
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Mark T.
Sep 8, 2023
9/7/2023The Pasta Market4546 El Camino RealLos Altos, CA 94022We went there for a weekday lunch. It is located at the corner of the mall at ECR and San Antonio Avenue with parking around the shops. You order and pay at the counter at the RHS and seat yourself in the dining area on the LHS, where your food is brought to you. The ambiance was spartan diner but with real table cloths.We ordered the Fried Calamari, Meat Lasagna and I had the Linguine with Clams. The calamari was a little chewy with a crisp breading and topped with sauteed seasoned minced garlic. I've been searching for a place that features garlic calamari and this is the only place that has it. The flavor is excellent. Wifey was pleased with her Lasagna. My Linguine was more like a soup, it was served in a bowl topped with a generous helping of in shell clams and al dente pasta in a broth, not a sauce. There was even additional clam meat in the broth. It was different and very good.Service was fast and efficient. Portions were above average and an exceptional value. Definitely repeatable.
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Izzie L.
May 24, 2024
A nice Italian place off El Camino Real with large portion prices! I paid around $25+ for a custom pesto pasta with salmon. I thought it was a very oily dish, but the underlying pesto was pretty good. The portion size of salmon was amazing, and cooked pretty well! The house salad was good. The garlic bread was so hard and crusty that it cut my mouth. :( The service was not that friendly.
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Generous Y.
Oct 25, 2023
Phenomenal pasta. I was shocked because I had zero expectations due to the reviews, but it goes to show that we all have different tastes, there are off days, and certain menu items are better than others. This was not a dine in experience so I cannot speak for service or ambiance. Got the Baked Rigatoni and it was well worth it for many reasons including taste, size, and value. Most, if not all, pastas come with breadsticks.Breadsticks - nice bread that pairs well with any sauces and cheesy goodness from pasta. It looked fantastic and mouthwatering but it's pretty simple bread with a little garnishing sprinkled on top. I did almost think it was garlic bread because it did look better than regular bread.Baked Rigatoni - large bowl, great portion. Rigatoni al dente was just right and there was so much cheese. I love my cheese and they did not disappoint. Each bite was full of cheese and this was paired with some sausage and salami. Each bit was flavorful and full of contents besides pasta and sauce.
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Mary A.
Jul 7, 2023
My friends and I wanted to get our pasta fix before attending a concert. We didn't want to pay an arm and a leg for pasta (as it seems to be in most places in the Bay), but we found The Pasta Market and saw their prices were pretty reasonable.I'm a huge gnocchi gal, so of course I had to get the gnocchi. I ordered gnocchi with mushroom sauce. It definitely hit my gnocchi craving, but the gnocchi texture wasn't as airy as it should be. It had a bit of a chew, but it was still pretty good. The mushroom sauce was pretty flavorful though with lots of mushrooms! I got garlic bread as my side, and the bread was more buttery than garlicky. Still good, nonetheless.We also ordered two appetizers - breadsticks & cheese spread and mozzarella sticks. I think the best one we got was the breadsticks and cheese spread. I thought the breadsticks tasted better than the garlic bread, and the cheese spread was pretty good with them! The mozzarella sticks were a miss though. The mozzarella wasn't really melty inside, and the dipping sauce was actually warmer than that mozzarella sticks themselves.But this place is pretty decent overall. Definitely fills a pasta craving without breaking the bank, and the portions are very generous! I'll come back when I have another gnocchi craving and mix up my sauces (I saw a Basil Cream and I definitely want to try that sauce next!)Cost:-Gnocchi with Mushroom Sauce = $13.95-Mozzarella Sticks = $9.95-Breadsticks with Cheese Spread = $2.75
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Bruce H.
Jul 2, 2023
As a regular patron of Pasta Market, I can confidently say that it consistently delivers a fresh and delicious dining experience. Being a local franchise, Pasta Market has managed to maintain a high standard of quality that keeps me coming back for more.The authenticity and homemade feel of the dishes at Pasta Market continue to impress me. With a diverse selection of pasta options available, each dish is carefully crafted and exudes delightful flavors. It's not just about the main pasta dish either - the accompanying side salad or soup and bread further enhance the overall meal experience.Portion sizes are quite generous, ensuring that I always leave feeling satisfied. The use of fresh ingredients is evident in every bite, contributing to the exceptional taste and overall quality of the dishes.For me, it has become a go-to spot whenever I crave delicious Italian cuisine. Their commitment to consistent quality and the wide variety of options make it a reliable and enjoyable dining destination in Los Altos.
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David A.
Oct 11, 2024
Wow! We were waiting for surgery at Stanford and decided to have a big meal. Pasta bolognese,chicken fetachine, cioppino, special pizza. All served with a delicious soft bread, large green salads with many veggies. Take out to hotel. Packaging was well done. Food was excellent, best cioppino i have ever had, bolognese was thick, rich and very meaty. A deep and hearty taste. I have no idea why the ratings are so low . Clean kitchen, nice linen table cloths and mapkins. Next time we will eat in. BRAVO Pasta Market. We will be back.
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Audrey ..
May 12, 2024
Came for casual family dinner on a Sunday night... atmosphere is super relaxed (like going to Nonna's house) .You order prepay at the counter and food is delivered to the dining room.Ordered the daily special steak shrimp pasta which comes with steamed broccoli, cauliflower, carrots & zucchini. The steak was juicy (not overcooked) snd the shrimp fresh and tender. The garlic bread was homemade with lots of toppings. Lasagna was good not too salty. Can also takeout food or eat on tables outside with dogs.
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