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Pasta Fresca

4722 Forest Dr, Columbia, SC 29206
803-787-1838
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4.5 of 5 stars 15 Reviews
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Macon, Georgia
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 January 2012

We went to Pasta Fresca for mine and my friends birthday. I got the spaghetti, which was pretty good. I wish I had tried a different dish though. Everyone else at my table really enjoyed what they ordered too. When we told our waitress it was our birthday, they offered us our choice of any dessert on the menu for... More

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Lyerly, Georgia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 August 2011

This is a definite stop anytime we are in Columbia. Got to have the loaded bread & Seafood Santa Fe!! More

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Columbia, South Carolina
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2011
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Pasta Fresca is one of those restaurants easily passed by if you don't know about it. It offers a nice selection of pasta dishes with several different kinds of homemade pastas and sauces. For an appetizer, get either the loaded bread with creamy marinara for dipping or an order of bruschetta. For dinner, we love the spinach and chicken lasagna,... More

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Columbia, South Carolina
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2011
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I have been to many italian restaurants in my life and I have never found a better place to eat fresh Pasta for a reasonable price! I would estimate I have been there at least fifty times and have never been unhappy with my selection. The servings are large and the staff is nice and attentive. The atmosphere is very... More

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Columbia, South Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 March 2011

I would absolutely recommend this restaurant to any and everyone. My husband and I were craving good Italian and wanted to try somewhere new....I am so happy we decided to give Pasta Fresca a shot. I had that night's ravioli special....the flavors were so colorful and delicious which complimented the beautiful ravioli shells. The prices were reasonable and the atmosphere... More

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Columbia, SC
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2011
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I thought this was expensive for what you got. The food was not all that great, either. More

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Charleston, South Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2011

I LOVE this place. seafood santa fe meal is fabulous! I haven't tried many different b/c i fell in love w/ this one...but this is seriously the best pasta I've ever had. I travel 100 miles every once in a while to get there so its that good. its a little restaurant and fancy..service is great...food is even better..desert is... More

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turnernation
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2009
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The food is awful. As a rule I try three different things at each restaurant before I give up on it. Pasta Fresca dissapointed every time. The food was bland and just not good. You would be much better to try some real Italian food at Rosso for a little more money, but the quality will be much better. More

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Virginia
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2009

We visited Columbia and dined at Pasta Fresca. This is clearly a gem and we truly enjoyed our meal. The portion sizes were large, prices reasonable and service was wonderful! The fresh pasta can't be beat and the local feel added to the experience. Enjoy! More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2009

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