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Pasta Primavera- Ristorante
Pasta Primavera- Ristorante has been opened since March of 1990 with the mission of bringing a delicious Italian feast in a cozy setting with delicious Tuscan & regional dishes. Wonderful menu featuring about 40 simple & creative fresh salads, seafood, steaks, veals, pastas, and chicken dishes. Over 20 Italian & Californian wines by the glass and professional comfortable service in warm and lively atmosphere. Inviting Outdoor Patio, Open Kitchen, Warm Bread & our Signature Tomato Dipping Sauce, Seasonal Special Dishes, Chic Contemporary Bar, Fun Cocktails, Pouring a Premium Well and Super lineup of top-notch Spirits from around the world. We look forward having you as our special guest,
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67 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Rating Breakdown 67 reviews
5 stars
(20)
4 stars
(35)
3 stars
(8)
2 stars
(3)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(32)
- special occasion(20)
- fit for foodies(17)
- great for lunch(17)
- good for groups(15)
- kid-friendly(11)
Pasta Primavera- Ristorante Reviews List
Review 1 for Pasta Primavera- Ristorante
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Outstanding Food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The kitchen was great. The service was very nice. What a great place."
Dined on 5/31/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for lunch
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Review 2 for Pasta Primavera- Ristorante
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Our waiter got one of our entree orders wrong. But he profusely apologized and corrected it by offering something else to my guest, without charge. We were under a tight schedule and couldn't wait for her original entree request. He was very courteous and when we left, he again apologized, which we appreciated.
Overall, the food was delicious, hot and served with a smile."
Dined on 5/22/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for lunch
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Review 3 for Pasta Primavera- Ristorante
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great Place for wonderful Food!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Had my family meet our Father (91) and I there. Menu looked like slightly above average pricing, with great variety on the menu. Imagine our surprise when the portions far exceeded what we expected. My siblings are foodies, and somehow are always surprised when I tell them a restaurant is great food. I guess as the youngest, I'm not supposed to know these things. I would recommend this restaurant wholeheartedly for any that wish to have great food. Risotto was raved about, along with the swordfish by my brother. He spoke to the manager twice about the food, and also enquired about corkage fees, as my brother has an extensive wine collection and when he comes up from Ventura, usually has wine with him. GO - It's worth IT!"
Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 4 for Pasta Primavera- Ristorante
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great Customer Service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We had scheduled a group lunch and wanted to view the menu before arriving. The lunch menu was not on their web-site; I called and asked to have a copy emailed to me - they did one better; they asked to give them 1/2 hour and the lunch menu would be uploaded to web-site - not only did they complete that task - but called me back to let me know it was done. That's customer service! We had a fabulous lunch and the staff was great."
Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion
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Review 5 for Pasta Primavera- Ristorante
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Best of Italy in San Ramon
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Really enjoy the food and menu here - menu structured in the Italian style and great desserts. Had meat, seafood and vegan dishes for Mother's Day Lunch - all excellent. My mom's Day mimosa was excellent - made with fresh squeezed OJ. It's a great place for families or couples - nicely casual with food we've never been disappointed with."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: kid-friendly, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 6 for Pasta Primavera- Ristorante
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Service was friendly, very attentive, and prompt. Our waiter was very accommodating to our special requests (our son is an extremely picky eater). With the open kitchen, it was very loud...it was Mother's Day also, so the restaurant was fairly crowded.
Swordfish risotto: swordfish was overcooked, risotto had good texture but too much lemon.
Pork chops: overcooked
Lobster risotto: not bad
Clam appetizer: delicious broth
Anitpasto: a bit too much tang/acid/vinegar, it threw off the balance on the dish."
Pork chops: overcooked
Lobster risotto: not bad
Clam appetizer: delicious broth
Anitpasto: a bit too much tang/acid/vinegar, it threw off the balance on the dish."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: kid-friendly, great for lunch
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Review 7 for Pasta Primavera- Ristorante
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Just okay
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"It's a good neighborhood restaurant if one is not expecting great Italian food. Pre-meal bread and dipping sauce were good and cocktail was weak. While all of the menu items were nicely described, most of what we ate was pretty bland. The broth for the clams was tasty with its dill and scallions, but the huge clams (and broth) did not taste of the sea. The carbonara was creamy but the pancetta or bacon (or was it deli ham!) was bland. The waitress was nice enough but mispronounced the Italian words on the menu."
Dined on 5/06/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 8 for Pasta Primavera- Ristorante
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Service was slow but they were busy."
Dined on 5/05/2013
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Review 9 for Pasta Primavera- Ristorante
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"While located in a strip mall, it is in a quiet and somewhat secluded corner"
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 10 for Pasta Primavera- Ristorante
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Try it - you WILL like it!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Been there many times - outstanding service! Great food and pleasant atmosphere."
Dined on 04/26/2013
2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 11 for Pasta Primavera- Ristorante
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Pasta Primavera is one of
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Pasta Primavera is one of our favorite restaurants. We go there at least 2 times per month. The food is very consistent, flavorful and cooked to order. We will definitely be back !"
Dined on 04/27/2013
2007
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Review 12 for Pasta Primavera- Ristorante
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Business lunch special
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Had an excellent salad, mineral water at a business lunch for two. Seating was fast, great table, excellent ambiance. Although we just had a business lunch, would be a good local for meet and greet."
Dined on 04/17/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, late-night find, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 13 for Pasta Primavera- Ristorante
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Graat food.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great food, great time. I can't believe we've lived here as long as we have and have never come here. We will be back for sure."
Dined on 04/16/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 14 for Pasta Primavera- Ristorante
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The food and service continue
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food and service continue to be consistent and dependable ever since the first Pasta Primavera opened many years ago. It is located very conveniently near freeway exit, and serves as an easy meeting place for people coming from different directions."
Dined on 04/14/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, kid-friendly, special occasion
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Review 15 for Pasta Primavera- Ristorante
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food was great and service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was great and service was good but started a little slow."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2009
Special Features: good for groups, romantic, special occasion
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Review 16 for Pasta Primavera- Ristorante
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Love this place!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"Delicious carbonara and wine! Friendly staff. Wonderful experience."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 17 for Pasta Primavera- Ristorante
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Local, fresh, a gem!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Daily specials menu with fresh ingredients, excellent service, lots of vegetarian choices. Very good value!"
Dined on 03/05/2013
2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 18 for Pasta Primavera- Ristorante
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service was slow especially
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Service was slow especially at the beginning as I stood at the table for at least 15 minutes holding my two year old waiting for someone to ask if I needed a booster or a high chair. The hostess who seated us easily could have asked or gotten it but she went back to her station to talk to another staff member the entire time. Felt bad for the waitress as she seemed to be the only one waiting on the tables but she was the one who eventually got us the high chair. The hostess didn't check us off that we arrived even after I told her that I booked through open table twice. Food was pretty good and the portions were huge! Would probably go back since my kids seemed to enjoy the food."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2003
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly
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Review 19 for Pasta Primavera- Ristorante
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Their meals now don't come
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Their meals now don't come with soup or salad. The food was cold. This used to be our favorite place to eat. I've been coming here or over 20 years. It's really going down hill. Bring back your old menu. Don't mess with a good thing."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2008
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Review 20 for Pasta Primavera- Ristorante
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Wonderful specials. Tasty
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Wonderful specials. Tasty cocktails. Well mannered service. Thank you,"
Dined on 02/23/2013
2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, great for lunch
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Review 21 for Pasta Primavera- Ristorante
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
All four of us will definitely
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"All four of us will definitely be back."
Dined on 02/19/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, romantic, special occasion
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Review 22 for Pasta Primavera- Ristorante
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
It's been a number of years
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"It's been a number of years since we've dined there. Glad we went back. Excellent food, terrific service and reasonable wine prices."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 23 for Pasta Primavera- Ristorante
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Definitely not family friendly.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Definitely not family friendly. Granted, it was a busy night on valentines day, but an hour for the kids mac n cheese is excessive."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2005
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Review 24 for Pasta Primavera- Ristorante
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent service. Great wine
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent service. Great wine selection. The food was fresh. Warm bread was served with really good sauce. The food was very good. This was my first time eating at the restaurant, I usually cater for work events. The food is really good and I will dine here again soon.
Thank you"
Dined on 02/16/2013
2005
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, romantic, special occasion
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Pasta Primavera- Ristorante
Based on the average of (43) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
4
/
5
10 out of 11 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic