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California Pasta - Five Points
3979 State St, Santa Barbara
Phone: (805) 683-1411

  • Category: Italian
  • Hours: Sun-Thu 11am-9:00pm, Fri-Sat 11am-9:30pm
  • Price: $10 - $20
  • Serving: Lunch, & Dinner
  • Reservations: Yes, but usually not needed
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lost in translation - across town, 10/3/2009
Reviewer: ChrisC from Santa Barbara, CA
Order at the counter, take a number, wait for food to be brought to table. Same indoor/outdoor model as downtown, only in a much larger (and rather dark) space. Service was pleasant enough, though minimal. Unfortunately, the same dishes which are delectable at the Paseo Nuevo location were passable at Five Points. While the ingredients appear similar, the treatments are poles apart. Crispy garlic bread is replaced with soft twisted garlic rolls (ala the old Milano). Same self-serve beverages, plus some wines. Hope the owners can translate the downtown touch to the uptown store.
Should have gone to Paseo Nuevo location, 9/30/2009
Reviewer: Craig from Santa Barbara, CA
I had dined at the Paseo Nuevo location and had been very happy with the food and service, so I was excited about having another location close to home in Five Points. As it turned out, the menu was different and my favorites were not available. The prices were much higher than downtown, based I was told, on that waiters were taking the orders rather than ordering at the counter. The service was fair at best and the dishes were awful. A side dish of fettucine alfredo came with linguini and the sauce was so salty it was inedible. The chicken piccata included a lemon seed that I unfortunately did not see before I bit into it. The chicken was also poorly cooked. Another pasta dish that was ordered was not nearly as delicious as the same dish prepared downtown. And last, we were overcharged for one of the dishes and had to have the bill corrected. It was not a good evening and in the future, I will stick with the Paseo Nuevo location.

Please work on your communication skills..., 9/27/2009
Reviewer: Zana from Santa Barbara, CA
I decided to give CP a try since it's close to my work and I had a discount card. I called in my order because I am at work and didn't have time to wait. I told him I was calling in for pick up and said what I wanted. He said "ok" and then hung up. I called right back thinking it was a mistake, the same guy answered and took my order again, but then realized that I had just placed the exact same order and he asked why I was calling again. I told him because he just hung up and didn't say how long it was going to be or say goodbye so I figured it was a mistake. He said, no he got my order. Weird, but fine. He said it would take 10 mins. I drove over after 15 mins and walked in and said I was here to pick up my order. He seemed surprised and asked what I ordered again. Then went back to the kitchen and I heard him order it. He came back to me and said it would just be another 3 mins (like they were already making it...) 15 mins later my food came out. Seriously??? I had to have been the only person to call in (twice, mind you) and was the only person in the restaurant. I left so mad. Cajun chicken pasta was missing the peas and the avo pasta was missing the tomato. (I liked the sauce on the avo pasta though, yummy.) The cajun chicken wasn't anything special, a bit oily.
Cosi-cosi, 9/20/2009
Reviewer: Jason Koivu from Santa Barbara, CA
Went on a busy night, which is good for the business, but not so good for the dining experience. The lay out and sparse decor allow noise to carry, so it gets loud. The servers were running around ragged, and wasting a lot of their own valuable time. Instead of grabbing one cup at a time and taking it to the kitchen for a water refill, why not walk around with a pitcher? Also I noticed waiters were often carrying plates of food around the restaurant unsure of which table to deliver it to. One of our dishes was incorrect. I saw the manager with his head in his hands at one point. Here's hoping this wasn't their usual performance and they were just having an off night. The food was fine. The chicken was a little gristly and the bread was a bit dry, but the flavors in general were tasty. I had a difficult time choosing something from the menu, because they had so many delicious sounding dishes. However, with so many other solid choices for Italian in this town, I'd be hard pressed to return to California Pasta.
Avocado farfalle, 9/17/2009
Reviewer: Kate from Santa Barbara, CA
So glad they opened this location. As an self-admitted avocado addict, I'm glad to see that I no longer have to brave the downtown traffic to get my fix. Thanks CP!
The Food is AMAZING and the patio can be quite entertaining, 9/16/2009
Reviewer: Rachel from Santa Barbara
I loved the fact that the menu had so many choices, yet it was not overwhelming. I went in with a party of 4 and we all tried something different. Everything that came out looked fresh and tasted amazing (Lemon Herb Chicken Penne, Spinach Salad, Cajun Avocado Sandwich and yummy Lasagna). I liked the fact that the portions were big and even had some left overs. The ceasar salad that my bf had with his sandwich was the bomb!!! We sat on the patio, and even though it is next to the parking lot, it was quite entertaining watching people trying to get a parking spot. It was really nice sitting by the water fountain and listening to the music playing on the patio. It was our first time and we will definately be back for more!!!

BEST LASAGNA EVER!!!!, 9/3/2009
Reviewer: Oria from orange county, ca
I live in Orange County and have been to the new California Pasta (formerly Milano's and Maria's)...why did you have to open 'after' I moved from SB?! I daydream all day about your meat lasagna! It's made fresh (wait is about 15 min) and it's well worth the wait...I love it, love it, love it! I've been there 3 times since you've changed ownership, menu and staff...I do NOT have 1 complaint...except, for maybe not having a CP in the OC! The staff is wonderful and very knowledgeable. Also, the patio is very inviting and a wonderful way to spend an afternoon/evening after shopping and just relaxing with delicious food and a glass of wine, (or bottle, depending on your day).
BEST LASAGNA EVER!!!!, 9/3/2009
Reviewer: Oria from Santa Barbara, CA
I live in Orange County and have been to the new California Pasta (formerly Milano's and Maria's)...why did you have to open 'after' I moved from SB?! I daydream all day about your meat lasagna! It's made fresh (wait is about 15 min) and it's well worth the wait...I love it, love it, love it! I've been there 3 times since you've changed ownership, menu and staff...I do NOT have 1 complaint...except, for maybe not having a CP in the OC! The staff is wonderful and very knowledgeable. Also, the patio is very inviting and a wonderful way to spend an afternoon/evening after shopping and just relaxing with delicious food and a glass of wine, (or bottle, depending on your day).
BREAD, 6/15/2009
Reviewer: Kathy from Santa Barbara, CA
Best bread ever!!! We are on our way now, because we love that bread. The service was great.
Great food and service, 5/22/2009
Reviewer: Glenn from Buellton
Food I got was great(I like garlic!) and the waiter was very nice and professional. The inside is very elegantly decorated and inviting. Only thing I would recommend is to keep the front doors closed to keep the parking lot noise traffic out as its right there along with any knats flying in. Wait a little long for food. Bread was really good. They basically are California Pasta now with their menus. They also have kids menus. Inside and Out seating and far back seating available away from the parking lot.

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