Comments on: Good pasta in San Diego?!

Question: Good pasta in San Diego?!

brynna — Sat, 17 May 2008 13:58:41 -0800

Where can I find fresh pasta in San Diego?

I'm looking to find a restaurant (or great market) that serves (or sells!) fresh, amazing pasta. I'm based in San Diego and my search has been fruitless so far. Help!

By: brynna

brynna — Sat, 17 May 2008 14:06:10 -0800

Think Babbo (NYC) style.

or actually anything. I'm pretty desperate.

By: Asherah

Asherah — Sat, 17 May 2008 14:30:01 -0800

When I visit San Diego I always try to have dinner at Acqua Al 2 which has it's sister restaurant in Firenze. I've never been disappointed by their tasting menu which allows you sample 4-5 different pastas with a partner.

By: expialidocious

expialidocious — Sat, 17 May 2008 16:23:12 -0800

There's a farmer's market at La Jolla Elementary on Sundays which has, or at least used to have, a vendor selling fresh pasta in many different styles and flavors.

By: exceptinsects

exceptinsects — Sat, 17 May 2008 19:20:16 -0800

The North Park farmer's market (Thursday evenings) has a guy with fresh pasta. I just bought some but I haven't eaten it yet. I'll report back.
I think there's also a place in Little Italy but unfortunately I can't remember the name. (I rarely go there because there's nowhere to park)

By: beerbajay

beerbajay — Sun, 18 May 2008 04:33:46 -0800

I can't say that it's amazing since I never bought it, but I'm pretty sure Whole Foods (say, in Hillcrest) will sell you fresh (i.e. not dry, refrigerated) pasta. Otherwise, you should totally just make it yourself. It's crazy easy if you have a food processor and a pasta machine. And cheap.

By: exceptinsects

exceptinsects — Sun, 18 May 2008 20:38:10 -0800

OK, so Peggy's Pasta I think it was called, it was fine but not amazing, but then again I always forget I don't like flavored pasta and I got the basil pappardelle. So maybe give it a try. I've also had the Whole Foods kind and it's pretty good.

By: msamye

msamye — Mon, 19 May 2008 09:40:31 -0800

This is a little late, but try Filippi's Pizza Grotto and Grocery in Little Italy. 1747 India Street - Phone: (619) 232 - 5094

By: brynna

brynna — Mon, 19 May 2008 14:23:00 -0800

it's never too late - this is an on-going quest!