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10/09/2026
A close up on our Tofu Udon course:
We prepare our Udon with tofu and flour with some local seaweeds and shiso, and serve the noodles alongside grilled lobster, grilled fresh tomatoes, some crispy battera kombu and shiso threads, and to bring it all together, a tomato water dashi.
10/07/2026
A peek into what our service looks like.
10/01/2026
November reservations have now been released via SevenRooms.
Limited seatings are available and can be made via the link in our bio.
09/28/2026
The ultimate timeless pairing.
09/18/2026
Behind the chef’s counter with our dream team, by California | Texas Photographer.
09/11/2026
At Pasta|Bar, hospitality means removing the barrier between the kitchen and the guest. At our counter, dining is not a transaction, but a shared dialogue. Every course is prepared, plated, and poured with intention right in front of you, inviting you into our rhythm.
Precision in the kitchen, warmth in the dining room, and an evening designed around the belief that hospitality should be felt just as deeply as it is tasted.
09/08/2026
Our Cavatelli: made with toasted masa, cumin, and paprika. We serve this housemade pasta with a fresh Elote-inspired cream made with grilled corn, huitlacoche, and pasilla mixe. This dish is finished with a crispy XO made with jamon, hutilacoche, garlic and shallot, as well as some crispy cotija, cilantro, tarragon, and marigold petals.
Photos: Ryan Mayo
09/01/2026
October Reservations are now live. Limited seatings are available and can be made via the SevenRooms link in bio.
08/28/2026
Our crudo: local Kanpachi cured in a roasted blueberry leaf oil, and green yuzu zest. It features dots of a Huacatay cream and blueberry puree, with pickled blueberry, Huacatay leaves and alyssum.
The dish is then finished with a sauce is a fermented blueberry consommé seasoned with aji Amarillo and green yuzu juice.
📷: Ryan Mayo
08/19/2026
Removing the barrier between kitchen and guest, an evening at Pasta|Bar offers an unfiltered look at the precision and intentionality behind every dish on our tasting menu.
From locally-sourced strawberries to vegetables harvested by DJ Nelson in our very own garden, our tasting menu is always an ongoing dialogue between California’s finest ingredients and the heritage of Italian pasta-making.
Secure a seat at the counter via the link in bio.
Address
16101 Ventura Boulevard Suite 255
Los Angeles, CA
91436
To get to the location on Ventura Boulevard, visitors can take public transportation by taking a bus or metro to the Ventura Boulevard stop. From there, it is a short walk to the destination.
Alternatively, drivers can head west towards Ventura Boulevard and then turn left or right depending on their starting point. Parking options include street parking or nearby public parking lots. It is recommended to check for parking regulations and fees beforehand.
Opening Hours
| Wednesday |
6pm - 11pm |
| Thursday |
6pm - 11pm |
| Friday |
6pm - 11pm |
| Saturday |
6pm - 11pm |
| Sunday |
6pm - 11pm |
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What people say
Pasta Bar LA on Ventura Boulevard is a restaurant that has been making waves in the culinary world. With their exceptional service and fantastic wine program, it's no wonder they have retained their Michelin star. The menu is constantly changing, with dishes like diver scallops from Maine with matsutake and pine nuts and lovage gnocchi with celery, Parmesan, black truffle, and egg yolk jam being just a few of the highlights. And if you're looking for something sweet to end your meal, try the parmesan ganache with binchotan roasted strawberries, brown butter crumble, pink peppercorn, and fig leaf meringue. To enhance your dining experience even further, Pasta Bar LA offers beautifully curated wine pairings to go along with their 12-course tasting menu. With limited availability each week, be sure to book your reservation soon to experience this incredible restaurant for yourself.
