Located in Columbia, South Carolina, Pasta Fresca Italian Restaurant offers a wide range of pasta dishes, prepared-to-order and using only the freshest natural ingredients. Tired of run-of-the-mill chain restaurants? Pasta Fresca guarantees you a unique, casual yet vibrant meal experience. Tucked away in Forest Acres and close to downtown Columbia, Pasta Fresca is convenient for dropping in with the family or a quick take-out order. Come in and enjoy a fresh approach to Italian.

Find out what all the talk is about. Here’s what some of our customers have to say about us!


		The owners of Pasta Fresca, Scott & Lauren, keep the menu interesting with their daily & weekly specials which we enjoy often. One of our favorites on their regular menu is the meat lasagna with tomato cream sauce. The food is great, the service is excellent, and the atmosphere is relaxed and casual. What more could you ask for in your dining experience? We can highly recommend you try Pasta Fresca. You’ll find us there most Friday evenings for dinner. -- Bob and Merrie Duggan

		Friday night is our date night, and for the past seven years we have enjoyed dinning at Pasta Fresca. A cozy atmosphere, along with an enjoyable wait staff makes it a pleasurable dining experience. The pasta dishes are great! My favorite dish is the chicken & spinach lasagna, and my husband’s favorite is the Southwest Chicken. We always recommend Pasta Fresca to anyone looking for great food! Kudos to all! -- Neil & Kim Derrick

		Pasta Fresca is one of my all time favorites. Excellent recipes-relaxed atmosphere. I recommend the Bruschetta and the Pasta Dishes-particularly the Linguine Marinara and the Pasta Fresca Ravioli. -- Bob Beyers

		A gourmet dinner at a reasonable price for the whole family. Always delicious! -- The Bennett Family

		Very good service, very good food - a wonderful place to have a quick lunch or a relaxing dinner. -- Bob Dibble


		As much as we enjoyed the food, the service at Pasta Fresca also was excellent... -- The State Newspaper


		Be prepared to enjoy a delightfully casual Italian treat... -- The Free Times