Ferrazzani's Pasta & Market

This is an absolutely lovely little shop. I had the Mortadella sandwich. And had a good look around. They're well stocked for pastas and other condiments. The place is very welcoming and friendly and I will definitely be back for another delicious sandwich

“Best kept secret in Pasadena”. This lovely Italian place is a must visit. From their house made artisanal pasta, to their selection of condiments and to their delicious panini, I’m in heaven! Service is also the absolute best!

Wonderful little place with top tier goodies and sweet service, can't wait to try our beautiful pasta!

my mom came last summer and she is super hard-core Italian. She had me pick up pasta on the way to get her from the airport so we could cook it that night fast forward to this evening when I pulled an extra package that I purchased out of the freezer from… at least six months ago. I cannot believe that it tasted as good as Italian restaurant pasta this long after being fresh. Totally astounded. I will be back soon!

Their house made pasta is delicious, so of course we shouldn’t have been surprised that everything else they sell here is amazing, too. Simple, easy to cook with ingredients that your entire family, clients, everyone will love. Locally & womxn owned, too!

Waste of time. Don’t make the trek out if you want them to be reliable about having sandwiches. I got there and they had a printed sign out saying they ran out. Apparently running out is predictable enough to print a sign, but not predictable enough to keep things in stock.

Read about the artichoke sandwich in the LA Times’ 37 best sandwiches—was not disappointed. It was incredible.

I've been making a few pasta dishes at home and have been trying to find little things to improve upon. Well, getting freshly made pasta to cook helps quite a bit. The texture is pretty different from dry pasta - Firm like it's al denta, but doesn't stick to your teeth or have that little bit of crunch that dried pasta sometimes has. I can taste the wheat used in the pasta, which added to the flavor of the overall dish. 1 lb of fresh spaghetti would probably serve 3-5 people, depending on the size of the serving, works out to about $2-4 per serving to add a little fanciness to a home cooked meal. Definitely recommend.

Mortadella is ON POINT Randomly Yelped this gem during a cheer football game @ John Muir HS around the corner. Popped over and this sandy turned my frown upside down. Great service ~ tiny joint ~ I'd come here on the regular if I didn't live 1 hr++ away.

Excellent food, service and the space is so sweet and well put together. I am so happy that they are in business :)

I am from Pasadena, I think we have ALL there is to offer here. Why ever leave! I am enjoying seeing the new businesses pop up. It's exciting. I had high hopes for this one, not sure why exactly, but I did. After getting a coffee at Stumptown, I moseyed over. This review is not about ST, but I would like to mention that I loved their music selection (music nerd here) I can't say the same for Ferrazani's Pasta & Market! Upon entry, the shop seems charming, in it's own way. Not to go full gay male stereotype, but I certainly did question the bright oompa loompa green choice of paint, but I digress. I digress! On a whim, I ordered some "fresh" pasta for my husband and I. When I got home, I brought my salty water to a roaring boil, and plopped the pasta nests into their bath. As I was handling the pasta, I was a little concerned by the level of dryness, but I tried to trust the process. I briskly moved the pasta around, in an attempt to break it up the nests. Once done, I added the pasta to my lamb ragu. I noticed that the pasta was broken and not in tact. Very surprising to me. In my experience, fresh pasta has some give to it. Not so much here. For "fresh" pasta, she sure was dry as a bone! As for the sandwich options: well rounded, but only pork for meat. I ordered the Proscuitto sandwich despite being concerned about the walnut "spread". I was not aware that the sandwich would have vinegar on it, I did not care for that flavor combination. The Proscuitto itself was delicious, but the sandwich ingredients do not sing harmoniously, IMHO. As someone who has worked with the public, I make sure to give workers freedom to engage with me or not. I don't expect them to make small talk with me or bend over backwards catering to me. I like to keep my interactions "short and sweet", for everyone's sake. I believe...the owner rang me up at the register? While Elliot Smith sang (keep all razors away, girls!) she pushed beverages onto me and also suggested the idea of me needing other things to "make a sauce." I suddenly felt pressured, it seemed like she had an expectation of me spending more money. It was...unsavory, and left a bad taste in my mouth. In the short time that I was there, it seemed that this business owner is trying HARD to make a customer connection, but misses the mark. I won't get into the exchange, it doesn't really matter. It was just over the top with telling me things about her day that frankly, I do not care to hear! Let's keep it short, honey! Unprofessional and weird behavior. In short: The actual pasta was disappointing...isn't that their specialty? I regret buying the soda that was sort of pushed on me! I wished I knew about the vinegar on the sandwich! Shame the music made me wanna curl up and cry! Please don't overshare. But, the green. Darling, the greeeeen. I am not a lonely guy on Yelp writing for attention, I just want to share my experience as Pasadena grows and these new spots pop open for us to gobble up. I think it's important to support businesses that deserve it. I just think this place should be MUCH better. Anyway, as the youth say, it's giving "off". Certainly doesn't give you that feeling of finding a hidden gem.

I always look forward to The Mortadella sandwich. It's a simple sandwich yet packed with tons of flavor. Don't forget to pick up some fresh pasta, while you're at it too! The store is tiny and very tight and parking can be limited as well. But don't let that deter you from giving this little gem of a store a try. Definitely worth a visit! Another thing I appreciate is that you're able to see their pastas being made from scratch with fresh ingredients.

Hey so I've been here twice. They ran out of sandwiches when we came by noon on a Saturday, so I picked up the frozen lasagna, the antipasto and summer squash salads and the prosciutto with melon. Then, the next Monday or so, on a slower day, my husband ordered and picked up the mortadella and the salami sandwiches. Madon. This place is more like a boutique-y Italian deli with only bistro seating outside. Next door is the mini-factory where they make their homemade pastas and you can see them doing it like it's an open kitchen or how Din Tai Fung lets you see how the dumplings are crimped. I love their salads because they exude that traditional nonna love with a modern attention to detail. The antipasto has chick peas, radicchio, small cubes of pecorino romano, sliced castelvertrano green olives, tiny cubes of salami, thinly mandolined fennel and red onion. With every bite, you can taste all of the salty goodness from the cheese and meat coupled with the tangy crispy bite of the veg. The star of that day was the summer squash salad. These were tiny little farmer's market type yellow and zucchini squashes cut in little medallions and roasted along with red bell pepper and onions. I loved the additional freshness from the raw mint leaves. That lasagna was ridiculously tasty. I cooked it at home from frozen, following the directions. Of course, the first cooking of it left it a bit watery (even after cooling), so I drained it of the liquid by pouring some of it out and getting it back in the oven to crisp up the top layer of cheese and that made it perfect. I love the many layers. Sometimes you don't need anything but fresh sheets of pasta cheese and sauce; you don't need meat. Visit #2 got me to try their sandwiches and my fave is the salami. I like that spicy calabrese salami coupled with the cooling cream cheese based Calabrian "butter." It's spicy saltiness is well paired with the added brie-like Taleggio and the lemony pepperiness of the baby arugula. The mortadella sandwich wasn't as balanced; a bit too salty and fatty for me. Mortadella is basically a top end kind of bologna. The straciatella (a rich buffalo like mozzarella) is rich and creamy and the pistachio pesto was yum, just maybe needs to be balanced with something acidic - like a slice of heirloom tomato? Overall, I really liked the variety of things they had to offer that were cooked already, the sandwiches, the salads and the staff are super friendly. I hope they do well. Try driving up Altadena Dr., passing by Eaton Canyon, and enjoy the scenery to work up an appetite.

What a great find!!! A local gem of a place that carries an assortment of fresh homemade pasta, sauces, and other unique Italian items that are difficult to find such as Nduja and Fennel Pollen. My inner foodie is geeking out. But don't overlook the sandwiches! I had an amazing Mortadella sandwich that had house made pistachio pesto and Straciatella on a Bub & Grandma's baguette. So simple yet loaded with flavor!! Does it get any better than this? I can't wait to come back and grab some of their fresh pasta and sauces for a nice authentic Italian meal at home.

Ferrazzani's Pasta & Market in Pasadena, CA offers a tasty mortadella sandwich featuring Olympia Provisions Mortadella, locally made straciatella, pistachio pesto on Bub & Grandma french roll. The flavors are excellent, though the sandwich is a bit small for its $15 price tag. For larger portions and better value, places like Galco's World Market in Highland Park or Sandwiches by Connal might be preferable. Ferrazzani's excels in service, always friendly and accommodating with a smile.

The sandwich was good, don't get me wrong! It's a cute market with different sandwich options that they make fresh. The reason I'm giving it 3 starts rather than 4 or 5 is because of the price. This sandwich was $15 and with tax it was almost $17. I don't think the sandwich warrants that price. Especially since there was no meat in the sandwich. If it included chips or a drink, maybe but you can get a good caprese sandwich at other places for cheaper. Otherwise it is worth a try but due to the price it's not somewhere I would go often.

If you enjoy exceptional artisanal pasta, this is a must stop! Founded in 2014, Leah Ferrazzani had perfected her pasta making process, since it's humble beginning. All Dried and Fresh pastas are made, right here, in house! The taste and texture are so much superior, comparing to commercial brands. While you are here, order a couple fresh baguette sandwiches! Online orders are also available. Plenty of street parking. Easy access right off the 210 freeway. Tell Leah I sent you!

Ferrazzani's Pasta & Market is a hidden gem in town with a delightful selection of Italian fare that's definitely worth exploring. The place has a charming ambiance that makes you feel like you've stumbled upon something special. The menu boasts some excellent options that showcase authentic Italian flavors, and everything seems to be made with care. However, during my visit, the sandwich I tried didn't quite hit the mark. It was a bit underwhelming and felt expensive for what it offered. Despite this, the overall quality and variety of the other menu items make me eager to return. I'm looking forward to trying more of what Ferrazzani's has to offer, especially some of their pasta dishes, which I've heard are fantastic. If you're in the area and have a penchant for Italian cuisine, I'd recommend giving Ferrazzani's a try--just maybe skip the sandwich and dive straight into their other offerings!

Next level sandwich, 10/10. The bread is fantastic, the flavors are bangingggggg. I also grabbed some olive gelato and mint stracciatella but havent tried yet. It's a cute little shop, fresh handmade pasta, and I could see a gal making it on the other side of the shop, pretty cool to watch it in action. This place really seems like a special thing for the community, but also imagine it will become a destination spot, it's that impressive!

I like trying Italian sandwiches from all over the area. I had the salami sandwich and was pretty disappointed with its simplicity for the price. It was too small for $19 and the bread was too hard and crunchy on the outside. The sauce was too spicy and overwhelmed the rest of the sandwich.

I crave the mortadella sandwich from the place! The pistachio paste is to die for! So many things left to try but this place is delicious. Feels like an Italian deli from the streets of Bostons

This is s as c walk-in place but OMG so delicious. Not a huge selection but what they have is awesome. I had the artichoke sandwich which was one of the most unique sandwiches I've ever had. EVER. It was savory with a hint of sweet, and so satisfying and filling. Worth every cent and I will definitely be back to try the fresh pasta too.

I have a problem. When everything looks good, I tend to order everything. When I saw the sandwich menu, maybe I was hungry, but I ordered almost everything - Mortadella, artichoke, prosciutto and the salami (minus the veg one - which I might just come back to try). I think my favorite was a tie between the mortadella (the pistachio pesto was bomb) and the salami - because salami. I think the store owner made it all to order and was super friendly. They also have Italian ice which my son loved. Will definitely come back to try some of their freshly made pasta.

Purchased the Pasta to go and it was delicious when cooked at home. Would love to see this business offer Italian Sodas, Biscotti, Canolis, or something like mini Tiramisu's or Italian Chocolate to have with Espresso.

I ordered two sandwiches that came out around $32-ish with tax. Good? Yes, but definitely pricey for the size you get. Service was fast. Nice ambiance especially watching pasta being made through the window.

"Best kept secret in Pasadena". This lovely Italian place is a must visit. From their house made artisanal pasta, to their selection of condiments and to their delicious panini, I'm in heaven! Service is also the absolute best!

Great homemade pasta, great service, great Pesto, and terrific Marmalade (yes, marmalade)!. Go and support this local business!!!

While searching for something resembling Bay Cities Deli in Pasadena I came upon reviews of Ferrazzani's and I've been wanting to try it for a few weeks. Today I stopped in and am so glad I am. The 2 young women working were absolutely lovely, friendly and welcoming. The place is smaller than I expected but who cares. I went with the artichoke sandwich because (1) I love artichokes and (2) it's so unusual! OMG it was so refreshing, so delicious, so satisfying. I never, ever would have thought to combine artichoke hearts, chickpea spread and stratticella (sp?) cheese on baguette but I'm glad these folks did. There was a definite note of lemon, the artichoke hearts are big and earthy, the cheese creamy, and the chickpea spread had an unexpected sweet note. If you think it sounds weird, try it before you judge. I would absolutely have this again. I was disappointed they did not have the antipasta salad today but I'll go back for that, and I will definitely try the pastas too. I'm giving it 5 stars because although it's small and the selection is not huge, the food is delicious and the sandwich was worth every penny.

Popped in for a sandwich and wow! So so so perfectly simple and delicious, baguette is top tier. Not cheap but worth it for the quality ingredients

What clean, pure, delicious fresh pasta! Do NOT pass this place up. Thank you for the temporary "trip" to Italy

This is the kind of local spot you don't typically tell your friends about because once people know how good it is...you'll have trouble getting in the door. That said, it's new, and a review is worth sharing for the locals. BEST fresh pasta you can get (and I love Union for sit down service as an example). I'm generally allergic to gluten (non celiac), and nothing I've had from here bothers my body. I've tried mafaldine, linguine (to make weeknight cacio e pepe), bucatini, mortadella sandwich (the pistachio aillade is straight up addicting), artichoke and straciatella sandwich, and I've ordered some provisions--the freshest sweetest small cantaloupes with freshly sliced prosciutto, petite honeynut squash that beats out every grocery store and farmer's market version, burrata, straciatella, aged pecorino romano, aged parmesano reggiano, fresh spearmint mint chocolate gelato, chocolate hazelnut gelato, boxed pastas to keep on hand for guests, garlicky tomato sauce, stellar finishing olive oil, flakey sea salt. The most fun part is the monthly pasta club that includes antipasti, mains, and desserts...recent deliveries included fresh handmade gnocchi with flavorful cherry tomato sauce, fun thicker curls of pasta and almond pesto this month with a delicious antipasto introducing us to pantalone cheese with savory apple compote and sweet and sour red onion agua dolce--perfectly balanced on crostini. The cheese is a new fave, and they included a lovely supportive choice of another local artisan which is a great practice to see in this area--the local bakery pop up Pave, with the best tiramisu I have ever had, hands down. This place is a gem. Please treat it as such neighbors! Join me in being a regular customer!

Update: I got home and cooked the pasta with some of the pancetta I purchased here. OMG!! My wife said it was the best pasta I've cooked. So good!!

Their mortadella sandwich is HEAVEN!!! It gets even better if you couple it with truffle potato chips.

Amazing place, Leah and her story to build this is such a gem! Love the sandwiches and pastas!! Was lucky to take my class here and learn how the best pasta is made, thank you Leah!!

I'm visiting from New York and staying in Altadena and stopped in here for a sandwich. This is seriously pushy service. The space is cute but the pushiness was such a turn-off. I've never experienced anything like this in NY. I'm sorry because I never write reviews but this was kind of absurd. I don't like being treated like I'm an opportunity to make money and it made me feel really weird.

I've only had their Salami and Artichoke sandwiches which are both excellent. The bad thing is they always sell out early in the day. Sometimes, I want them for dinner, but am usually out of luck.

Once you try Semolina you can never turn back. Makes a great gift --they sell and ship curated gift boxes of their delicious goods or you can create your own. Fun and unique for birthdays and holidays for all who love pasta!

Great pasta. I have been buying it dry online and fresh any time I drive by Pasadena. Great shop, lovely people. Staff is always super friendly

I bought four frozen pizza doughs so that we could make pizza on the grill. They were a bit smaller than I expected (each is just an individual size pizza) but they were delicious! Curbside pickup was easy and the woman who helped me was super nice. Would love to try more products!

I learned about this place after a recent LA Times article highlighted their house made Mortadella, pistachio cream, and I'm sure made mention of the amazing cheese too...and the fantastic bread, etc. Anyway, I was in the area late this afternoon and thought I'd give it a shot. The first thing that struck me when I walked in was how lovely the shop, and the products they carry, are. All different types of flour from Grist & Toll - an artisanal place in Pasadena that actually mills their own grain by grinding it with stone to make artisanal flour...wow. So, they carry that, and probably use it too. As well as Nielsen Massey yumminess, but mostly what I'm seeing, is Semolina pasta. As in, boxes of beautiful pasta - all different shapes, sizes, all of them beautifully made. Looking at the pasta up close, I can see the tiny ridges and jagged little edges that will beautifully grab onto whatever luxurious sauce you decide to pair with that lovely pasta. But I digress, I am here for sandwiches. Mortadella sandwiches to be exact. He tells me, I only have enough here for two sandwiches. Perfect, I only need two sandwiches! So he begins making them. I could have watched, and wish I would have so I could ask a few questions. But, I was way too curious about the store and its products, so I continued to poke around. So I leave with my two sandwiches ($15 each), which is more than a fair price for the mother lode. I get home and tear into mine right way. The two things that hit me right away are the bread and cheese. The baguette has a beautiful crunch on the exterior and the chewiness of the bread is just perfect, a little bit of a tussle. The other thing that is impossible to miss, is the white goop oozing out from all sizes. I'm not sure if it's Mozzarella, but it's definitely soft, creamy cheese of some sort. It's super mild, creamy, and has the texture of marshmallow fluff in the best possible way. Couple that with the sweet and slightly citrusy tang of the house made pistachio cream that generously lines both sides of the bread and last but not least, the Mortadella! The meat is as buttery, rich, and delicious as ever. I can't know or understand how or why people don't know about Mortadella, to me it's the holy grail of lunchmeat. In any case, this place definitely lives up to the hype. Everything about it was outstanding. I'll definitely be back, and I'll try some different things and I'll buy some pasta, and whatever else I can find.

Looked for a quick fresh pasta fix near me and found one right next to me. I was eager to head there after work for some fresh bucatini. I make fresh pasta at home and don't have the machine to make Bucatini so I always try to find fresh ones. We called ahead AND called right before we got to the store and made sure it was okay to come in. A man was super nice and said it was okay and gave us the go. As soon as we got inside I was excited to look around and their provisions and the machines but the owner Leah, shooed us right out (due to- surprise, COVID...) and honestly gave me some tone of voice that acted like I didn't know what I was asking. I asked simple questions such as how long does it freeze for or is good for in the fridge... sometimes with attitude like that there's no way I'm supporting your mom and pop shop. I'm not an Italian but I did cook the pasta Al Dente and still couldn't find any hole through the middle of the pasta. I'm really sad to say I tried to support local but I'm more willing to make the drive to Eataly with nicer staff and honestly cheaper prices.

One word...amazing. Exquisite fresh and dried pastas lovingly crafted in Altadena. Had an opportunity to meet the owner, Leah, who is clearly passionate about Italian cuisine and providing quality products to the community. Yes they carry Bianco DiNapoli tomatoes along with a thoughtfully curated selection of cheeses, bean, oils etc. But it's the pasta where Semolina really shines. Spaghetti, bucatini, Campanelle and a host of shapes are there waiting to be sauced! No more online ordering when I can support a wonderful, local business. We will return

I believe that Semolina started making pasta at this location a few years ago, but as of May 2018 they opened it to retail sales. Semolina's artisanal organic pasta is made with American grown durum wheat and is egg and nut free. The pasta is extruded through bronze dies and slow dried at low temperatures. They're using traditional Italian methods for making pasta but using American ingredients. The process is supposed to preserve the flavor of the wheat and result in a toothier pasta. I bought a few bags ($7.99 each, 16 oz), but I haven't cooked any yet. It was nice that they included recipes with the pasta. The pasta comes in different shapes: macaroni, ditalini, conchiglie, rigatoni, fusilli, penne rigate, lasagna. They also sell provisions, like tomato sauce, tomato paste, olive oil, salt, beans, anchovies, and things you'd cook with pasta. And there are a few cookbooks. The shop is small and half of it is being used to make and dry the pasta. The shop side doesn't have much. Lincoln is a few steps away and has a lot more provisions and Semolina Pasta. Semolina Pasta is sold in several stores and served at restaurants like Church & State, Wax Paper, and Farmshop. You can also buy their pasta from their website.

Do not sleep on this. Honestly the best pasta I've only had the dried pasta so far but can't wait to go back for some fresh bucatini! The curbside pick up was lovely- ordered and paid online, called when I was out front and the owner Leah, set everything in my trunk. She's so nice, we chatted for a bit and for a brief moment I forgot we were in the middle of a pandemic and this was month 8 of curbside shopping. Also, don't forget the bianco canned tomatoes! Makes for such an easy yet perfect dinner! I stocked up on pasta and tomatoes to add to our Christmas family care packages this year since we aren't going to get to see them this year. Perfect addition, especially if you're looking for local/ California goods.

I am on their email list and I picked up wonderful Christmas boxes in store. I can't wait for family to receive them. This store is such a hidden gem. Looking forward to picking up a sandwich from there one day. They weren't serving them on the day I was there. Great customer service and yummy Italian treats. I love that they have recipes on the pasta boxes as well.

We are obsessed with Semolina Artisanal Pasta! The owner Leah works her butt off and puts so much care into her pasta. Using high quality organic ingredients is so important but the quality and taste of the pasta far exceeds expectations. We love every shape for different functions (conchigle for Mac n Cheese, rigatoni for bolognese and our favorite strozzapreti is the most elegant and fun shape in our opinion)! Highly recommend this pasta as the sauce gets absorbed in each piece (make sure not to overcook it - 6-7 min max because it's made so well).

Bravissimo! +5 stars for the lovely and fabulous Leah the pasta chef and ample parking in the back! This adorable lil shop is home to the suite of restaurants and boutiques near Lincoln, the breakfasty bakery. Perfect for a Saturday midday stroll. Leah has stocked her shop with the pasta made in the kitchen in the back (yes you can watch), packaged beautifully with a family recipe she recommends for that particular pasta. It's got a shop-room feel, stacked with boxes and metal ladders which I find charming. They also have a pasta of the month club, shipped direct to you. Overall I love this cute shop and can't wait to be back.

I order Semolina's pasta when I make homemade sauce. Placing an online order and pickup is super easy. I recommend their bucatini, but have also ordered the fresh spaghetti and some of the stores provisions like fresh cheese, tomato paste, and guanciale. All of the products they carry are fresh, local, and well priced.

We love this little fresh pasta shop, a huge request from my son again and again. The owner of the shop is so friendly and accommodating even during these challenging times. The pasta taste is delicious and always SO FRESH. There are many other products there as well. I highly recommend this Pasadena treasure!

OMG. This pasta is so insanely good. My kids are obsessed and they ask me to make this most nights. The store makes gift baskets and they are the perfect thing for dinner parties, birthdays etc... I highly recommend this store and their pasta!!!

My first visit. Great staff. Super helpful with getting what I needed to make a delicious mushroom bolognese. Very nice gift ideas for any cooking or eating enthusiast. Looking forward to another visit.

We bought the fresh bucatini and the cheese pizza kit for our Thanksgiving dinner this year. It was DELICIOUS. I've made pizza with dough and sauce from grocery stores, but it didn't turn out nearly as good as with the ingredients offered by Semolina. My husband and I both had our own personal pizzas with one bag of dough. The fresh pasta was excellent. We made fresh pesto to go on top. It was heavenly. We're looking forward to the next time!

We all love Leah's pasta! My kids are so spoiled now. They don't want anything else. We make the best macaroni and cheese with her pasta!!!!

I haven't been yet, but ordered some provisions, and was so pleased with my experience. Leah took time out of making delish pasta to help me sort out my order. When it showed up, I was thrilled! Pasta, Olive oil, Tomatoes, and more! Fantastic! My pantry is smiling ;)

I wish this place was closer to me/ closed a bit later because I really love their pasta !! And most importantly the customer service . The owner/ staff are happy people that enjoy their job and are very knowledge. What a breath of fresh air!!! Every product I've bought to add to my pasta dishes has taken me up from a beginners level cook to one that seems gourmet to my friends / family . I love that the owner gives me recipe cards too ! I'm afraid I've now become a pasta snob !! Love this place!!

Finally tried this place and I'm just mad at myself for not trying it sooner! The fresh pasta is out of this world delicious-chewy and full of flavor. You can tell they put a lot of love and passion into making it and I hope they are able to weather the current storm. Highly recommend

I was looking for unique hostess gifts and stumbled upon this shop. The owner studied pasta making in Italy, then combined that with her entreprenurial skills to open Semolina. I had a very limited budget but the owner was very helpful to suggest a gift set + recipe card. This even included gift wrapping. I am certain the recipients of these gifts will appreciate the high quality products. I highly recommend Semolina!