Fire My Pasta

Perfect for an intimate date or dinner with friends or even eating alone! Some of the best Italian food in the area — the pasta and pizza are fresh and delicious! I always get the bolognese and my boyfriend loves the seafood pasta! The Stromboli is also so tasty and the pizza is a delicious thin crust with fresh tomato sauce and generous helping of cheese! The service is super warm and friendly! Highly recommend!

Place was cool and relaxing. The outdoor area was spacious and warm during the cold night. I ordered the pizza with anchovies and chilli flakes, and it wasn't as salty as I'd thought! Our server was also very attentive. Place was a bit empty tho, so no wait needed for seating!

Small family own business, we try the gnocchi with pesto, fungi pizza and tiramisu, all very satisfying and flavorful. Definitely hidden gem!

One of the best Italian spots in this area. I'm surprised there are not many reviews. Our server, Francisco, was spectacular. The service here is 15/10! The complimentary bread and olive oil dipping sauce is unlike any other place. It was the most fresh, unique free bread we ever had. You need to try it! Now, the pasta! Sooo delicious and perfectly seasoned. I will be back for more. I highly recommend trying their carbonara. The pizza was also perfect. The dough here is light, crispy and fluffy. Come here for authentic, fresh Italian food. This restaurant deserves my business and I will definitely be back for more :)

I ordered in from here and it was very good! If you are looking for solid Italian food order from here! It’s much better than ugo in Culver City for classic Italian food in my opinion. We even got a tuna tartare that was really good! The veggie calzone was filling and had so many veggies (which I like) and the creamy tomato pasta was delicious! Definitely recommend this place!

I went to this restaurant on a Saturday at 8pm and it was DEAD. The atmosphere is beautiful, it’s a lovely place, very fancy. However, if you’re broke please avoid this place. The alcohol is $18 and up. I paid $56 for two small cokes, a lemonade, a lemon drop, and a margarita. I did not order food because they only had gluten free pasta— not pizza. While yes it’s a nice spot, it’s quite pricey.

A great neighborhood spot - everyone should go in and support their business!! We got a few different pasta dishes and they were all delicious. The bread they serve everyone is sooo good! And last but not least - the service is wonderful!

We have been here twice and both times were excellent. Monday nights they offer pasta specials and Wednesday I believe are the martini specials. The food is very good and the service is really good as well. We love that atmosphere. I highly recommend you bring a date here.

Cutest ambiance!!! cozy both inside and outside out. Incredible hospitality- everyone was so kind! food was also too notch, flavor and presentation! I seem to go here when i crave calamari and caesar with a martini, my version of "girl dinner" - but i need to come back for the pasta! especially the $15 Mondays pasta night specials!!! (which technically was tonight but i had my heart set on calamari and cesar!)

I just loved the food i had, just ordered thru door dash and amazed with the food taste and quality.

I came here yesterday for the first time. The place was empty, and the food was good. The only thing that felt odd was that the server couldn't print my receipt. I paid in cash, and he gave me my change straight from his wallet, which seemed strange to me.

My brothers and I came in very hungry and this was one of the few spots still open later at night for a sit-down meal. It's safe to say we made it worth their while by ordering so much food haha. The service was delightful, the ambiance was not bad, and the food was pretty delicious, especially the pastas. We even tried three of the desserts! Below is everything I tried: 5/5 - Verdi Calzone: personally, I think this is the best thing on the menu! A cheesy calzone filled with multiple veggie toppings and served with the delicious marinara sauce on the side. 3.5/5 - Fresca Pizza: It was very fresh tasting, but it wasn't very flavorful. I was a little disappointed since this was supposed to be an upgrade on their Margarita pizza, but now I'm not sure if I would even try the margarita. 5/5 - Arrabiata Pasta: my favorite pasta here for sure, it has a wonderful and flavorful spicy red sauce. Not too spicy, but it has a nice little kick. 4.5/5 - Fettuccini Alfredo Pasta: this was probably one of the best fettuccine alfredo pastas I've ever had. The sauce was very creamy, but it wasn't overpowering. (A bonus hack you can do if you want to add more flavor to a white sauce pasta, mixing some marinara and you get a delicious pink sauce!) 4.5/5 - Cheesecake: it has a nice rich texture but not too dense. This was my favorite dessert here, I would highly recommend it to every new one that likes cheesecake. 4/5 - Tiramisu: this is the most popular dessert, but I'm personally not a huge fan of most tiramisu desserts, especially ones that are heavy on the coffee/espresso flavoring (like this one), but my brothers enjoyed it. 3/5 - Creme Brulee: surprisingly the least popular of the three desserts for us, but nothing particularly wrong with it or very memorable. Food: 4.5/5 Drinks: 4.5/5 Service: 4.5/5 Ambiance: 4/5 Value: 4/5 Overall: 4.5/5 (rounding up a little)

I live a block from here and wanted to try their Monday pasta special! Right as I came in the service was amazing. Got the lentil soup of the day, and was served delicious bread right off the bat. Servers were very attentive and very kind! The ambience was amazing- loved the dim lighting and music as well. Next time im coming back with a few friends to help me finish the large portions and get dessert as well!

I tried this place for the first time and it was a really good surprise. The pasta tasted fresh and homemade, not heavy or greasy. I ordered the fettuccine Alfredo and the sauce had a ton of flavor without being too salty. Portions were generous, but not ridiculous. Service was friendly and the food came out pretty fast, even though the restaurant was busy. The place has a cozy vibe and it feels like somewhere you could come for a casual dinner or a date night. Prices are fair for the quality. l'd definitely come back, especially to try the other pastas on the menu. If you like fresh pasta and good service, it's worth a visit.

We love this neighborhood gem! Delicious pasta, wonderful service & good wine. I love how it feels so cozy and there is a front patio to sit outside (covered with a tarp in case of weather issues). Definitely check this place out and easy street parking.

Service was terrible got charged an extra $100 for a bottle we had to serve ourselves that wasn't even clarified of what we were buying and the price of it so definitely would not recommend at all.

Ambiance: it's corner spot Italian restaurant located on the ground level of an apartment building, with packed seating inside and covered patio area outside Service: the service is sort of rude, the bread chips wasn't even served after our main courses brought to the table when all other tables were served first, and I asked one server passing by, and he basically said "talk to your own server", and I had to wait longer and get attention from the other server and was told "it's coming", without acknowledging his negligence, honestly, both servers were rude and it's not a busy night Food & Drink: classic menu for pizza and pasta Pizza Dough Chips - **** served with chimichurri sauce, crispy, recommend Prosciutto - ** Prosciutto de parma, arugula with burrata cheese, stingy on prosciutto and soggy pizza dough Carbonara - **** Spaghetti with pancetta, reggiano, egg yolk and parsley, creamy texture and bold taste, recommend Lagunitas IPA - *** thin cup and light taste Price: moderate portions and slight over priced, expect $30+ per person

I'm impressed about HOW GOOD is this food. Omg, we came with zero expectations e now we'll definitely become regulars. Everything is rich in flavour and the prepared it pretty fast as well. Francisco, our waiter, is a sweet heart, we cannot wait to come back. 10/10!!

This place is so fantastic. Delicious food and drinks. Very friendly staff. Good specials. Do yourself a favor and come here!

First off I will start by saying this spot has great customer service from the start we were greeted by an older man which took us to the outdoor seating which is very nice. This spot has a great variety of delicious foods to pick from such as pastas, pizzas, and salads which all looked very good. A few things I will point out is that it's a little pricey, the bruschetta was delicious but the bread under was very soft almost soggy it needed that crunch, the funghi pizza had some olives in it that were so strong almost sour which were good but it definitely needed less olives. The great thing about this spot is that they got specials on Monday for pastas so check them out

To the person who gave 2 stars and claimed other reviews are not genuine: Reviews are not fake just because you don't agree with it. Other people's opinions are valid too. ** I'm back again tonight and happy to report their service was absolutely incredible, second to none. We ordered the fettuccine like last time, but this time also ordered the Fresca pizza. When I was brought to our table I was like oh no... it's full of chopped tomatoes (I hate tomato that's not in a sauce). But oh my goodness...this pizza was SO GOOD!

The Luganega was very tasty. Carbonara was a bit bland and over salted. Chicken Parmigiana was fine, but sort of soggy breading. Main issue was the amount of flies we had to deal with as the meal went on. They started coming out once the food was served. We were seated inside, at the corner.

Left dinner last night and fiance and I agreed - this could have easily been a 5 star meal had service been better. We came here last night for Valentine's Day and despite the food being wonderful, service was so slow & unorganized, which put a damper on our experience unfortunately. We arrived on time for our reservation and waited a few minutes at the hostess stand before someone came and escorted us to our table. Right away as we were seated, things were already unclear - there were 2 menus on the table, 1 of which was a prefixe menu for Valentine's Day, the other which was a normal menu. The server told us if we didn't order from the prefixe menu that each of us would still need to order 3-4 courses each from the regular menu. The server left before we could ask any questions and we were just a bit confused as there were several different categories of food on the main menu and we didn't know which categories we'd be required to order from. We tried to get someone's attention to ask questions and when we finally did get someone they said they didn't really know. Eventually our server came and we asked him to clarify and he told us that as a table we just needed to order $100 minimum worth of food. He took our order (he memorized it/didn't write it down) and when he repeated it back to us it was incorrect. Totally not a big deal at all, but I noticed throughout the night this happened to several other customers and it made me wonder why he didn't just write the orders down. Our food came out very slowly (the entire meal took us over 2 hours) but everything was delicious. The complimentary bread and oil were so flavorful! Unfortunately, there were many other moments throughout the night where service was lacking & the staff seemed so confused and disorganized. I found myself making eye contact with staff multiple times whenever I would need help with something and they would look at me, then look away. We had dirty plates stacked on our table and the server would come to wipe off the table right next to us but never bothered taking our plates. It took us SO long to get our check and when we flagged down the attention of staff to hand over our credit card, the server looked so confused. I completely understand that it was Valentine's Day and that the staff was probably overwhelmed, but toward the end of our meal when we were waiting for our check more than half of the inside of the restaurant was already empty. The workers were really nice though, and as someone who rarely complains about service or leaves a bad review for service, I felt compelled to share about my experience because it did really impact our meal. All in all - genuinely very delicious food, and if the service would improve this restaurant could easily be a 5/5.

I hate to share review, afraid that it will make a good restaurant become packed! But folks need to know about this GEM! All the pastas we ordered were absolutely fantastic!! ( We ordered Gnocchi, Laganega, Capellini Genovese and Brevi Costole ) and the Frank, our server was very friendly and pleasant! You need to check out this place!!

I came with my boyfriend, and the experience was completely ruined by the way the bill was handled. A service charge was automatically added even though it was just the two of us, and it was never listed on the menu. The old guy server didn't even put it under gratuity -- he just added it as a custom amount for himself, as if assuming we wouldn't tip. That is dishonest, unprofessional, and completely unacceptable. I always tip for good service, but being tricked into it left me feeling extremely disrespected and taken advantage of. Customers deserve transparency -- not shady tactics like this.

This restaurant is a good addition to the neighborhood. It's definitely pricey, but everything is of good quality. We split a mushroom pizza, split a Bolognese with penne pasta, and a salad, one glass of wine and a beer. With my semi decent hearing, it was definitely a little bit hard to understand the waiter because he had a strong accent and there's a lot of noise inside the dining area of the indoor dining room., On the good side, he had a good attitude and all the employees did too. The service overall is very good. What I didn't like was the fact they don't have French or sourdough type bread they use something similar to a pita bread. (This is an Italian restaurant) . The dip that comes with the bread is very good as is all the ingredients that they use. For $15 for a glass of wine I felt that they poured a very short pour and they should've been more plentiful. It never hurts to be a little bit, generous on a wine pour rather than keep it to the strict amount of ounces especially when your a new restaurant. We'll probably come back in the near future. I wish this place the best and I hope they make it big !

I'm confused by the good reviews. Maybe we just went on an off night but I thought it was kind of awful, especially for the price. Parking is nonexistent so you have to find street parking. We had bruschetta, chopped salad, luganega pasta and some other pasta with braised short ribs. The bruschetta was super thin, and the chopped salad was just sad. A little wilted, very little flavor and 95% lettuce - like almost no other ingredients. The pastas were both very salty and bland at the same time. Service was also very slow, although I think that might be bc there was only one server. I wouldn't come back here.

This place is a hidden gem. ALWAYS Fantastic! Exceptional short rib pasta and meatball appetizer!!!

Got the chopped salad, bruschetta, and pomodoro pasta. hey skipped out on all the best parts of the food items! salad had slivers of meat the size of a hair and probably 10 pieces of that lol. bruschetta crackers were so hard and stale, best part of that dish is the cheese and it was the size of a quarter I'll give credit where it's due, the star of the show was the pasta!!! Very flavorful, great portion size, noodles were perfect. Haven't tried anything else from here but we'll be back for the pasta

I stumbled upon this spot on Yelp and made a Yelp reservation for a last-minute night out for dinner with my partner. The complimentary bread took a while to come out because it's handmade. Once it came, it was really so amazing and light. It was worth the wait and was so good with the herby olive oil dip. The entrees also took a while to come. We shared the Luganega pasta, which had a tasty creamy tomato sauce but it had very little sausage unfortunately. We also got the Campana pizza, which was so delicious and was topped with cherry tomatoes, which bursted (literally) after taking a bite. The pizza was the star of our dinner. We opted to sit outside with the standing heaters because the tables looked pretty cramped inside, but it was otherwise a nice restaurant with good service. Their food is on the pricey side, but I'd still come back for their fresh Italian food when I'm in the area.

Food was amazing and service was great! I would 100% recommend !! The atmosphere is very cute and comfortable.

Went there for galentines. Food and desserts were delicious, atmosphere was great, service was too. When we got our bill, there was a $56 service fee. This WAS NOT gratuity. It was a service fee for almost 22%!! I wont go back based on this crazy fee. Don't care how good the food was.

Super rooting for this place the food and ambience is SO nice. We came for our anniversary but were so tired we took our pizza to go. The caesar salad and tuna tartare and complimentary bread and oil were SOOO tasty. I am a huge fan of sashimi prepared the Italian way and they nailed it the oil and capers omg. Perfect caesar dressing and all of the doughs and breads were excellent. oThis location used to be something else that didn't make it, I hope these guys stay it is just gorgeous inside and very good. The unpictured sausage pizza we took home was great too. :)

Do not waste your time going here. They are charging premium prices for pasta that isn't fresh made. It took over 35 min for our food to come out like they were making it fresh. When it arrive it was boxed pasta and canned sauce. The carbonara was a joke. They charged 6dollars for a can of ginger ale and 6dollars for a lemonade. If this place was charging regular food prices maybe it would be left at egh the food was whatever. But the prices this place is charging a plate for the horrible quality of food is a joke. Don't waste your time or money here. Otsteria de buca best pasta in Los Angeles right now. You can eat for 2/3 there and have the best quality in the city for the price that fire my pasta is charging. YES FIRE MY PASTA! Send them home!

This restaurant is beautiful. I came in to see if I can get a late bite and ask about the restaurannt. Unfortunately a unfriendly employee approached me with " what do I want"?. Walked right back out

The appetizer bread is good with or without the side oil/mixture they bring out with it, and they bring out a good amount of it too! 4/5 I'd pay for this if it wasn't complimentary lol The calamari was cooked great, not over cooked or undercooked, I'd give it a 5/5! Next, we had the pizza with mushrooms & olives, and honestly it wasn't my favorite possibly just because the olives, but I'd give it a 3/5 Next, the margarita pizza. It was great, I'd order it again, I'd give it a 5/5, not too heavy on flavor but it's just right. I ordered the capelliniGenovese, absolutely fireeee 5/5 I've also ordered a variant with fettuccini pasta instead of capellini, and both are great, depending whether you want the thinner pasta or if you want the thicker fettuccini. The switch up with pasta type also affects the sauciness so just be aware of that as well! Service 5/5 Food 5/5 Overall 5/5 I would definitely recommend coming here, since writing this review (first timer) I've came back about 8 times P.S. they don't serve alcohol here but get cool with the owner I'm sure he'll give you recommendations

I've been twice and enjoyed it both times. Great food and relaxing vibes. Sure service isn't speedy but it's helpful and good and I like that it's relaxed. Took a group of 8 and they were fantastic with all the different orders and people

This place is pretty damn good!! The service needs improvement.. the waiters take forever to come by and actually come and check in on you. There wasn't many people there to begin with. The restaurant setting itself was actually pretty cute , it was intimidate , and I guess in a way romantic. The food was delicious!! It was a little expensive, but not too crazy. I'd definitely recommend

Went for a drink and some dessert. The ambiance was nice, the lights are dim and it gives a very cozy yet upscale vibe. The bartender Angel was so nice and very friendly. He recommended the cream brûlée and it did not disappoint! I will be recommending this restaurant to all my friends in the area.

Really delicious pasta! The meat lasagna surprised me - it was so flavorful and perfectly made. The luganega had homemade sausage and mushrooms in a creamy tomato sauce that I loved. Carbonara, calamari, and capellini genovese were good but not outstanding. 10/10 service, as the only group in the restaurant we felt very attended to. A bit pricey for the portions, but on Mondays they have 50% off pastas (as of now).

The gnocchi is so good I changed my parents minds about their favorite pasta restaurant that they've backed for the last 10 years. I dream about the gnocchi, It's fresh and perfect. The staff is so sweet. This is a pasta place that is worth the money, I promise. Parking is hard tho

The name is catchy and the location convenient so I tried this place out. The seating area is surprisingly small and the host insisted I sit at a smaller table, near the only other customers, who promptly left a few minutes after I was seated. The ambience isn't bad but it was a little too dark. I ordered a salad(had to pay extra for feta cheese lol)and seafood linguine with clams, shrimp and scallops(I said to subtract calamari which I dislike). The starter and entree were both good with a decent amount of seafood in the linguini in a very tasty sauce I subtract a star for high prices and what I perceived as a major faux pas in an Italian restaurant: no bread on the side to dip in olive oil and soak up the remaining pasta sauce from my dish. Recommended with the caveats.

Do not be fooled by the very few bad reviews. I promise you're going to regret missing out on this gem! From the food to the staff, this restaurant deserves to be experienced as a perfect date night restaurant! It's intimate the drinks are very good and the food is warm and comforting long after you've finished your last bite. Best Italian restaurant in Culver City! the food was beyond expectation. Let me start off with the Calamari and accompanying Arrabbiata sauce was perfection, so flavorful not watered down at all and packed with all the right balances of savory acidic and salty! I also got the Funghi pizza which had a stand out flavor (without having to shortcut flavor by adding truffle oil). The niçoise olives, were briney and surprisingly flavorful, along with the porcini mushrooms. The cioppino was one of the best. I've had, leagues better than the one I got at Connie and Ted's just last year. I am so happy to have found a restaurant that really put care and quality together and amazing table service from our waiter, even taking away our leftovers and packaging them up as opposed to bringing us containers to do it ourselves I feel the price was very reasonable for the amount of food we received as well as the quality I'm so happy and I hope that a lot more people come and enjoy this restaurant so that it stays open. I even called my mom to tell her how good it was, and she happened to come by and order a takeout of their linguine braised short ribs. As soon as she took her first bite, she called me and celebrated how delicious it was with me on the phone, truly a hidden gem for those of us who are looking for a special new place to have amazing dinner with good company and a warm ambience.

Amazing pasta. Amazing dessert. Perfect service. Cute inside and patio. Highly recommend the short rib pasta (brevi costole) and crème brûlée.

Was craving pasta and we went here. It's great that they close late. Good ambiance for a date, food tasted authentic, server was nice

We have been a couple of times always very accommodating. I have a busy family so we usually call in an order and come pick it up. They make sure to have the order done correctly me and welcomely with a smile . We can't wait until we're actually able to go in and sit. Food is delicious and reminds us of another Italian place that we've gone to for years that closed down. Glad to have found them!

Service was spare, one person for entire restaurant and was thus hurried. So much so that the order was incorrect in that a special plate was served instead of what was ordered and at a premium price which was reflected in the bill. The server attempted to minimize by observing that the dishes were similar. The first problem in customer service is evident in this behaviour. Ordered two pasta dishes in which the pasta was properly al dente but the sauces were bland at best. Caeser salad had romaine that had seen better days, wilted at best. Dressing was OK. Nice wine selection. Parking is challenging. The restaurant has nice ambiance. With more attention to details in service and preparation this may become a good local spot.

the food is amazing and our server was super nice and brought everything fast. he was attentive, kind, and checked in to make sure our food was good. as others have echoed, the service was one of the best parts of the experience. i ordered the carbonara, and it was pretty good. the bruschetta tasted fresh and their complimentary bread was tasty as well. their $15 pasta night every monday from 4 pm - 9 pm is definitely worth it. i highly recommend a try if you're in the area / craving italian food!

good atmosphere but unfortunately all of the pasta was over salted. Also no wine list! which was odd but service was nice.

The food was amazing and the vibes were just right! From the first bite to the last, everything was flavorful, fresh, and cooked to perfection. The atmosphere was lively and welcoming, perfect for a casual night out or a quick, satisfying meal. Definitely coming back to try more dishes. Fire My Pasta is a hit!

Food!!! The gnocchi is incredible - pillowy soft and beautifully complimented by the delicious pesto sauce. Our server Julian was a delight! Beautiful outdoor evening was perfect for the patio! Thank you!!

Went here for a girls night 9/20/24. It was empty. The photos on Google made this spot look cute. It was a romantic atmosphere for sure. There's a few street parking spots on the side street. The servers were quick and friendly. My friend ordered the aglio olio (garlic spaghetti with chicken) and I ordered the lasagne weekend special. Lasagne has beef and pork ground meat fyi. The caprese served comes with burrata instead of the classic mozzarella. We didn't get the ball pop that usually happens with burrata. Also expected more basil. The tomatoes were plump and fresh. The lasagne was massive but I don't think it couldn't been a second meal for leftovers. Most of the pasta dishes on the menu were $20-30. When we received the check I was surprised the lasagne weekend special was $34. My friend enjoyed her aglio olio. I would come back with a partner or a mom since this is out of my tax bracket. Our total ended up being $84+tax and tip (2 pastas, 1 caprese, 1 sparkling water). I want this business to do well! Ithe atmosphere is definitely trendy and gram worthy. I wish there were more photos on their ig account so we could've seen what we were going to order.

The hostess was very friendly and inviting. He let us choose where we wanted to sit and it felt like we had our own private dining experience. The music and lighting created a great vibe inside. The service was outstanding and our waiter was incredibly attentive and kind. The complimentary bread and chimichurri was delicious as were both of the pastas we ordered. Will definitely be coming back here and will be interested in trying the two wines they offer next time. Highly recommend!

Great food and a beautiful ambiance. Nice seating both inside and out on the patio. Clearly a lot of care was put into the food, decor and lighting. We wished there was thick bread with which to soak up the pasta sauce (someone else mentioned this too, hopefully they take note). Totally uncrowded on a Friday night, probably because it's new and still undiscovered. A little more expensive than it should be for a brand new restaurant attempting to bring in new customers, but we understand that if you only have two tables filled (as was the case when we were there), you need to charge a bit more. I'd recommend they give everyone in the condo half off until they have a decent patronage.

Such a cute place to go with your girls or to take a date too. The food is amazing and the service is on point . The staff is quick and lovely. Definitely loved the pizza and lasagna is so good! Will have to come again to try the rest of the menu!

This review is mainly for the ridiculous service from an employee (I think he was the bartender). I ordered a glass of Prosecco, and I immediately knew that it was flat based on the appearance of not one single bubble. When I told the bartender this after tasting it, it was really embarrassing for me and I was embarrassed for him that he would even have the audacity to try to create a drawn out dialogue on how he had served this same bottle two times before and asked me if I want another bottle opened "just for me..." I kept telling him that it wasn't up for discussion and that I won't take any prosecco... to make matters WORSE...I called the establishment today to speak with the owner and I was told to call back and they refused to take my information for a call back. Oh and the bread or whatever it was, absolutely STALE! Pasta was really good though! SERVICE ES NO BUENO. Do better! Had I spoke to the owner I wouldn't have done this review, I tried to show grace and they blocked it. So... If you like good service with your pasta, this ain't the place! Dine at your own RISK.

This place exceeded all my expectations! The handmade pastas were fantastic (al dente). One of my new favorite Italian hole in the wall spots in culver/venice area. Please go check them out, and spread the word!