FABIOS PASTA

Reviews

• LT

  L T

  4 days ago
  5.0
  Had the ravioli bolognese out on a little sidewalk table. It was lovely! And I got a little Italian convo as a bonus. 🇮🇹 Went back later for the tiramisu. Grand!
• EY

  Eric Yan

  Feb 21, 2026
  5.0
  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.
• FT

  F T

  Feb 15, 2026
  5.0
  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.
• SD

  Steve Davis

  Feb 14, 2026
  4.0
  We stayed in Santa Monica and had a great experience. The location was perfect and the atmosphere was relaxed and enjoyable. We also found an excellent Italian restaurant, Fabio’s Pasta. The pasta was fresh and authentic, and the service was friendly. Highly recommended.
• CZ

  Christian Zagorski

  Feb 13, 2026
  5.0
  I was actually blown away by the home made pasta and sauce. I asked for the man (it felt like it should be Fabio) to make me something vegetarian and he really delivered. Incredibly fresh and high quality. Go there.