FABIOS PASTA

This place is the real deal. Fabio, the owner, is truly Italian — from Northern Italy — and you can taste that authenticity in every bite. It’s very much a hole-in-the-wall setup: you order at the counter, pay, and then Fabio personally brings your food to one of the small tables set up outside. The whole experience is minimal, efficient, and completely focused on quality. As an Italian born and raised in Italy, I find it very hard to eat pasta outside of Italy without being disappointed — but this place is a true testament to how it should be done. The pasta is fresh, and the ingredients are divine. We tried the fettuccine with truffle and mushrooms and the rigatoni with basil and shrimp. We pretty much licked the plates clean. The outdoor seating is simple and cute, tucked into a little alley just a few steps from Venice Beach. It can get a bit breezy with the ocean air — we visited in February — but they have several outdoor heat lamps placed around the tables. I’d still recommend bringing an extra layer just in case. Being Venice Beach, you’ll likely see some quirky characters strolling by, but that’s part of the atmosphere. Parking-wise, there are paid lots nearby, but they can be expensive. I’d suggest parking a few streets away in the residential area where you can usually find free street parking.

Fabios is an extremely easy to miss hole-in-the-wall serving outstanding fresh pasta! We ordered the fettucine with truffle sauce and mushrooms and the spaghetti carbonara. The fettuccine had amazing texture and a great chew. The truffle sauce had a great creamy texture that clung to the noodles without being too rich or only tasting of cream. The carbonara looked and tasted great, but was surprisingly a bit too egg forward. My wife and I personally prefer a bit more guanciale grease and parmesan in the sauce to add some smokiness and sharpness to balance out the eggy richness, but it was still great! The portions were very generous and the prices were more than fair for the quality and amount of food. We also loved the character in their colorful dishes! Fabios is definitely a hole in the wall that punches above its weight and deserves more recognition.

I thoroughly enjoyed this charming, unpretentious establishment located near Venice Beach. The pasta served here is among the finest I have experienced in quite some time. The black truffle pasta, which was recommended, was truly exceptional. The owner was polite and helpful. With this spot having great pricing its a must have while your in town.🤌🏽 ps get their garlic bread you wont regret it 😋

We ordered ravioli and some pasta with a spicy red sauce and shrimp. The food came out temperature hot and super tasty. The pasta tasted super fresh and I will be back. Ever was perfect. They were so friendly and helpful too. The price was reasonable and fair.

We're planning on going somewhere else, but walked by this literal whole in the wall, and the smells made us stop. Glad that we did, too. As other have said it is a window in the side of a building that Fabio takes orders from. Then he takes a few steps and makes your pasta and brings it out to you. Fairly quick process, the worst part was the birds hanging out hoping you'll lose something. But the food was refreshing, even being pasta. The sauces are delicious and so full of flavor. All in all, a surprisingly delightful meal.

Spicy Rigatoni was the best I have had in my life. Hit that spice note in the tomato sauce that made it sing. The pasta was incredible and the sauce took it out of this world. Ordered it to go so I could chill by my car next to the beach. Highly recommend stopping by and trying everything!

Delicious pasta!! Perfectly cooked and big portion for a very good price. I got the rigatoni with mushroom sauce and added chicken. Fabio is lovely person

If you're a pasta lover, this is the place. The pasta is made from scratch every morning. You can taste the quality in the food, the portions are great, and the prices are reasonable. It's the spot for Italian if you're ever in Venice Beach.

The food was very yummy and came out very quickly! The chef is very nice and came up to check on us often. Great experience after a beach day!

Absolutely delicious. I cannot recommend this spot enough. The pasta was absolutely incredible. Such a great price too for the massive portion they give. I got the fettuccini with marinara and burrata, such a classic and delicious pairing. The pasta is very obviously made in house from scratch, because it is so much better than other local pasta spots. My friend got the fettuccini with Alfredo sauce and loved it too! The tables outside in the sun are such a great addition, and the beautiful bowls they serve the pasta in really adds to the comfort of the whole experience. I will be coming back frequently, and bringing everyone I know. If you are nearby, you MUST stop at Fabio's.

I ordered the potato gnocchi with the black truffle sauce and added burrata. The gnocchi was cooked perfectly and the sauce was so beautifully balanced with black truffle. My boyfriend ordered the ravioli with marinara sauce and added Italian sausage as suggested by the gentleman taking our order. Ravioli was amazing!

Delicious and freshly made pasta right on the Venice Beach boardwalk! This spot has a variety of pasta options and sauce options to choose from with a variety of proteins and toppings to complete your pasta! Every order is made once you place it and it comes in a beautiful blue plate. I chose to get the Pappardelle with Arrabiata sauce with italian sausage and fresh burrata. It was simply amazing. The pappardelle was al dente and the arrabiata sauce had a great kick of spice and great tomato flavor. There was plenty of italian sausage in my plate and the fresh burrata on top was delicious and creamy. Eating my pasta on a colder night for dinner at one of the tables outside with people bustling around provided a unique and great atmosphere. The person helping me order was quite friendly and answered any questions I had. There is parking available in one of the nearby lots or you can park on one of the streets

It is May 23, 2025. I am on a recreational trip by myself. This is my first time to stop into Fabio. It's situated along a series of shops and restaurants lining the Venice Beach walk. Today the weather was absolutely perfect. You will see from the pictures that Fabio is a small kitchen,. The outside seating is comfortable and fits the atmosphere of beach life. The menu, has extensive choices and combinations that one can do. I went with potato and gnocchi and a mushroom sauce. It was absolutely perfect. The gnocchi were tender but from enough not to be mushy. The sauce was exquisite. I had a Pellegrino, but they do have alcohol choices available. There was lovely live guitar music outside in the middle of the afternoon. This is a tremendous experience. I love places like this. Small but very high-quality and very intimate feeling. Burn outside in the ocean breeze is a real treat.

Captain Ron is a rare and valuable piece of what makes Fabio's great I've lived in the neighborhood 5 years but Ron was the most polite attentive person I've met in my life 11/10

Me and my two kids randomly wanted pasta near the beach and found this place online and decided to try it And mama mia were we 100% satisfied with their fresh Italian pasta , wow. Definitely 5 stars .. next to the ocean breeze . Yummmy!!! Creamy fresh flavorful the pasta was the perfect texture i will be going back!

You can taste the nice fresh pasta . I wish there was much more flavoring or seasoning on both pastas my friend and I got. We sat there in the outdoor culdesac which was convenient

Perfect pasta we had a great meal and the view is awesome comfortable chairs and a nice warm gas heater. Everything was fantastic.

I'm so surprised this place doesn't have more reviews! My friend introduced me to Fabios, which he described as one of his favorite places as an LA local. It is just steps from Venice Beach, so we stopped by here for lunch before heading towards the water. The seating was outdoors, but we got lucky to find some shade in early afternoon when we went. The owner wasn't there on the day that we went, but his friend was there instead. He was very friendly and you could tell he cared about giving us the best experience possible. The food was homemade and definitely worth the wait. We ordered the black truffle fettuccine and the mushroom pappardelle, both of which were very delicious. The portion sizes were more than enough for us, so I brought some home and it was just as good when reheated. I would go to Venice Beach again just to have Fabios pasta. I can see why my friend loves this place so much and am curious to try the basil pesto sauce with a different pasta, all topped with burrata next. I'll be sure to bring at least one more friend so we can try the ravioli, too!

Loved the experience here. The pasta was really good, and the tiramisu was just the right amount of sweetness. The service was really good too, the staffs were all very friendly. Eating by the beach is definitely a vibe! Definitely recommend

Came here for lunch with my mom. I ordered a pesto sauce and she got bolognese. We both got burrata. Service is at the door and they were very nice. Food is pretty good and I think their in house pasta is done quite well. My main complaint is that the sauce is actually quite bland. I didn't get a lot of flavor even when I scooped up all the sauce. Overall if you're at Venice looking for a nice meal in the area or something to eat while you're enjoying a beach day you could do a lot worse but as far as specifically pasta I think you can easily find much better pasta within a 5 mile radius. Plus you'd be able to get table service.

OH MY GAHHHHHHD!!!!!!!!! Forget about $28 unappealing pastas at a fancy restaurant ! When you can enjoy FABIOS pasta ! At a lower price ! Let me tell you how appreciative I was with every bite of my dish brought me soul joy ! Amazing customer service as well ! Love it love it ! I wish i can rate it 10 stars ! Will be coming back. #1 pasta in California

My daughters and I unanimously agree this was the best pasta we've ever had! We arrived close to closing, so they were out of gnocchi, but the fettucine and ravioli we chose instead were SUBLIME. It is a simple window where you place your order and then you can sit at an outside table and eat al fresco. Incredible food, gorgeous view of the ocean, and uplifting service!

Food is excellent and very good value. Service impecable. Ambiance would be nice on a day when it is not windy.

FABIOS = FABULOUS! This marvelous Venice Ocean Front Walk/Boardwalk restaurant creates authentic Italian pasta entrees using HOMEMADE pasta. Fabios is the GEM in Venice Beach for fine cuisine, and very reasonably priced. I highly recommend visiting Fabios when seeking fine food -- either for lunch or to take home for a splendid dinner! FIVE STARS!!!

So good! I went with my husband and daughter and we really loved the food. We ordered pappardelle bolognese and rigatoni Alfredo. We ate our pasta as we people watched along the boardwalk of Venice and had the most delightful Saturday afternoon. Service was also fast but personal, very happy to see this restaurant in our neighborhood, and can't wait to come back!

Great pasta in Venice Beach!!! We had one with mushroom sauce and one with arrabiata sauce(spicy tomato sauce). Both were excellent!! Definitely will come back.

Delicious, friendly, how can you beat the view? Fresh, tasty, good value and great quality!

My husband & I finally tried Fabio's today. WOW! The food was outstanding! From the pasta to the sauces and add ons it was perfection! The owner is so welcoming & warm. You can instantly feel how much pride he takes in preparing each dish. The servings are more than ample! We had to take some home in a to-go box. Fabio has tables & chairs designated for his patrons to sit down and enjoy their meals outside. It's located off the main walkway to Venice beach. Definitely will be back!

Was a little skeptical to eat here but wow what a surprise. I have been all over the world eating pasta and this was surprisingly one of the best. What a hidden gem.

I'm not really sure why this place is rated at 4.5 stars considering their wait time, quality of food, and taste. I ordered the mushroom sauce fettuccine with shrimp and veggies, and the shrimp was undercooked while the fettuccine stuck together because there was too little sauce. Too high of a price point for that experience, and my friends who got other things on the menu also noted the food was lacking in flavor. Very sad Edit: Fabio reached out and was apologetic about my experience. It's nice to see that level of customer service.

Handmade pastas and sauces along with locally sourced ingredients....cooked to perfection

A handmade pasta place on Venice beach that really deserves more attention! Went on a random Thursday and had to try their mushroom fettuccine as it's a simple dish bur not the easiest to get right. All their pastas are handmade and you can choose whichever combination you want. There's common seating outside on the beach where you can enjoy your meal. There's no separate seating for Fabios. I enjoyed having my meal with the wind, the view of the beach, music, and the hubbub all around. The pasta was done just right, and didn't leave me feeling bloated and heavy the way Alfredo generally does. It was also not greasy at all! Fabio personally attends to every customer and will ask you about your experience, provide recommendations, and the service is quick. 10/10 recommend!

We've been coming here since Fabios opened a few years ago. As much as I love the food in LA, good Italian food is not one of the things we're usually known for or easy to find. It's mainly Italian American food that you'll find at most restaurants and the authentic spots are usually mediocre at best. That's why it was such a pleasant surprise to find Fabio's on the Venice boardwalk of all places. The only times we go to the boardwalk these days is specifically to eat here. It's well worth the trip. Simple handmade pasta and sauces that will bring you right back to memories of your favorite little pasta shop on your last trip to Italy! The owner Fabio is very hands on and passionate about his food and you can taste it in every dish he makes. Simple fresh ingredients treated with love and respect. Forget the trendy hot spots like Eataly, Pasta Sisters, or Osteria Mozza, Fabio's is quite honestly the best real deal authentic handmade Italian pasta that you'll get in Los Angeles. Some reviews complained about the wait time. Well, it's handmade, made to order, super fresh pasta. If you're looking for quickie fast food italian, go to olive garden or pizza hut instead. If you're looking for truly authentic fresh pasta and sauces, then this is well worth the wait. Every dish there is handmade, including the bread and desserts. While we've definitely taken orders to go as well, this is the kind of spot where you want to sit down and eat it freshly made in order to truly enjoy it. First time? Try the pappardelle with italian sausage or the beef raviolis! Everything is good though.

Always delicious, my son had the spinach and ricotta ravioli, my husband had the fettuccine with the bolognese and I had the pappardelle pasta with Italian sausage and all topped with burrata. Service was great and food was fresh and delicious. Will be back again and again

Thanks for favio for some amazing fettuccine alfredo. He was so accommodating with my daughter going over all the ingredients because she has some allergies. Amazing taste!!! DD was so happy. Fabio, let's open a takeout in NY !!! I am back 1st week December and will connect with you. Thanks Bro.

Food was really salty ... by the way they have C grade stamp ... don't recommend this place anymore

Best pasta in LA!!! All of it is handmade authentic Italian pasta made with love. The owner Fabio us from Italy and all his staff are amazing ! It's my favorite thing in LA I've been going here for 3 years

A hidden little gem hiding in Venice Beach. Some of the best pasta I've ever had. The guy behind the counter doing everything was extremely nice. Was there for 3 days... ate there twice and crave it to this day.

The whole family had lunch at Fabio's and everyone came away happy. Great pasta prepared fresh to order steps off of the Venice Beach walk. Friendly service and authentic Italian preparation. Highly recommended.

The food was fresh! It tasted great to both parents and our toddler - who is picky as hell! The staff was knowledgeable and answered all questions politely. The restaurant is quaint for the boardwalk area. Pleasantly surprised by how much we enjoyed it.

Was curious since this had the highest rating of almost any place near Ocean Front Walk (the Boardwalk) of Venice Beach. Turned out to be a window where you place your order, eating on some quite rustic tables outside in a little courtyard. Although the quality is likely above 95% of the food served in the vicinity, that is not saying much due to the overall low quality and high process typical of a tourist haven. I was also bothered by the overall lack of cleanliness including full trash bins with trash blowing around that spoiled what could be a funky ambiance created by the ever-present crowds with the sand and ocean beyond. The chef-owner seemed to care about the quality of his food which I think would be better tasting in more congenial surroundings. The pasta I had did not appear or taste house-made but it is possible that the flat noodles such as linguini were.

Food was really good I definitely recommend this place. One of the best pastas I've ever had! It was fast for one employee and he was super nice. Great customer service if your in LA definitely try Fabio's pasta

Amazing fresh pasta cooked while you wait! I love the choices of pasta, sauces and add-ins! Plus cute outdoor tables with a view of sunset! As great in 2024, as I experienced in 2023!

Do yourself a favor and check this place out! My bf and I celebrated our 8th anniversary here and it was so wonderful. We had the rigatoni & the ravioli and it was delicious. Simple, homemade pasta and sauces that are worth every penny! We will be back soon :)

Taste really good! Today's special is good! Chef is good! Takes 10 minutes to wait and totally worthwhile

Great place to pick up home-made pasta. Our family tried the pesto, alfredo and bolognese sauces and all were hits!

This place is a true hidden gem. The owner, Fabio, is "100 percento Italiano", as he told me, and the food is "100 percento" delicious! I love that the menu is easy to read and simple - there's a wide range of combinations one could choose - and the two that I chose recently were wonderful. The fettuccine with meat sauce & ravioli with mushroom sauce were the perfect portion, temperature, flavor, and, very importantly, texture. The pasta itself is all handmade, and you can tell. We chose to have it to-go, and sat by the water. Venice beach isn't our fav, but I would go back just for Fabios. Grazie, Fabio!

Pasta is 10/10!! So fresh and tasty right off of the beach! Highly recommend the rigatoni with spicy marinara and burrata

Wow wow wow where do I even begin? I've lived in la my entire life and Italian is my favorite guilty pleasure.. Just moved to the beach here in Venice and stumbled upon this little window in the wall. I ordered the spicy sauce with fusili and it blew me away. The pasta is homemade and cooked to perfection. The foccacia is out of this world. Cut to two weeks later and I've been coming back every day ordering the daily specials and been blown away by every thing Fabio cooks you can tell this man cooks from the heart. He remembers us everyday and what we ordered last. This is seriously the best thing I've ever come across in LA it's like a true Italian family kitchen just feet from my home. I've had all his pasta by now, there are no favorites, I'm dead serious they have all been ten out of ten each time. Today I had mushroom sauce with a added mushrooms : heaven!! Come no matter how far you are, you won't find a better pasta dish in LA I'm not kidding you one bit

Decided that I had a taste for some pasta today and boy I'm so glad that I decided to go here! Super hole in the wall spot with some cute outdoor tables that you can eat at. The sauce was excellent and came with a piece of delicious focaccia bread. Tasted very authentic! The owner was the one who made the meal and checked up on me by name. Definitely will be coming back!

Awesome spot wirh delicious food and an amazing vibe. A just try we gexcited and went all out.....glad we did.

I ordered rigatoni with meat sauce for delivery. The flavor of the meat sauce was delicious but the rigatoni was mushy and soft. I called and asked if the rigatoni "is supposed to be soft and mushy" and the answer was "yes it isn't from a box. It's homemade." I've eaten at more Italian restaurants with homemade pasta and never had mushy pasta. This had no texture. Doughy. I was surprised with the answer.

Omg!! Pasta is so good and fresh.. Arrabbiata is spicy and delicious.. Amazing and kind service.. Nice seating! I will be coming back!!

In my opinion, Fabio and his pasta place have been instrumental in making that off-boardwalk Westminster zone somewhat civilized. Great strides made this past year. Most importantly, he makes a tasty plate of pasta. Time to use real plates and silverware though. The prices are such that you probably don't need to worry about a customer stabbing someone (even in self-defense).

Simply the best! My daughter ordered the spaghetti Bolognese and I had the rigatoni Alfredo and they were both delicious. Full of flavor and pasta was amazing! The best I've ever had! Wished I lived near it.

Don't underestimate this place just because it's on the Venice Boardwalk! Fabio himself makes everything by hand and from scratch. He hails from Sardinia so he knows a thing or two about authentic Italian cuisine. ;) Fabio's might just be thee BEST food you can get on the boardwalk, so stop by if you're looking for something delicious and satisfying.

Wow. Amazing pasta in Venice. Figures? Don't miss out on this place. Simple fresh high quality ingredients make for excellent pasta. Would drive the 45 minutes just to eat here.