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A table of handmade pasta, empanadas, and chimichurri at Pasta Connection in Costa Mesa
Italia · Costa Mesa · Argentina

Pasta Connection Argentine and Italian restaurant in Costa Mesa since 1983

Two homelands, one table. Family-made pasta, empanadas, and a chimichurri worth the drive, since 1983.

Open daily Gnocchi del 29 · soon
A la mesa

For over forty years our family has cooked two homelands onto one table, right here in Costa Mesa. We still roll our pasta in-house, fold every empanada to order, and keep a seat warm for you and yours. Pull up a chair. You are family here.

In their words

What guests say

As an Argentinian, I can honestly say this is one of the best Argentinian restaurants I've tried in Orange County.

Sofia L. · Yelp

The mix of Italian and Argentinian cuisine is executed perfectly. Authentic empanadas, sandwiches de miga, and generous portions.

Roberto A. · Google

The empanadas are amazing, best ones I've ever had. And their pasta is really good too, made in house!

Jana B. · Yelp

Hidden gem with great service and a wonderful atmosphere. The pasta is fresh and delicious, especially the bolognese and raviolis.

Jessica M. · Google

Awesome Italian food for a very reasonable price, and the homemade flan was delicious.

Robert S. · Yelp

4.5 ★ on Google  ·  4.0 ★ · 679 reviews on Yelp

La cucina

From our kitchen

Made fresh every day, the way we have since 1983. Pasta rolled in-house, empanadas folded to order, a table worth showing up for.

Pasta Connection Speciale, handmade tortellini in Alfredo and meat sauce
Speciale
Beef empanadas with chimichurri
Empanadas & chimichurri
Milanesa parmigiana
Milanesa
Fresh-dough pizza
Pizza, dough made daily
Pesto y Tuco ravioli
Pesto y Tuco
Homemade flan
Homemade flan
Guests dining at Pasta Connection
Around the table
A family meal at Pasta Connection
La familia
Spumoni dessert
Spumoni
Due tradizioni · Dos tradiciones

An Italian plate and an Argentine one, side by side.

Pasta Connection Speciale, handmade tortellini
Italia

Pasta Connection Speciale

Handmade tortellini, velvety Alfredo, our hearty meat sauce.

Beef empanadas with chimichurri
Argentina

Empanadas & Chimichurri

Crispy, savory, folded to order the way regulars love them.

Two homelands, one table.

Friends sharing a meal at Pasta Connection in Costa Mesa
Come dine in

A table that's welcomed Costa Mesa for over forty years.

Cozy, beachy, and unhurried, minutes from the coast on Harbor Blvd. Open from farm-fresh breakfast straight through to a late plate of pasta. Bring the family, bring the dog, bring an appetite.

Free parking Family friendly Dogs on the patio Walk-ins welcome
La tradición · El 29

Gnocchi del 29

In Argentina, you eat gnocchi on the 29th of the month for luck and prosperity. We keep the ritual alive, serving our ñoquis only on the 29th. Mark the date and come share the table.

Next gnocchi night · soon

Morning to night

A reason to come in, any time of day

Mornings · till 1:30

Breakfast

American breakfast done right. Eggs benedict, chorizo and eggs, signature home fries, and Argentine waffles.

From 11:30 AM

Lunch

Milanesa sandwiches, fresh pasta, salads, and empanadas. Big portions, fair prices, no wait.

Till 9 PM (10 on weekends)

Dinner

Parrilla asado, ravioli, fettuccine, seafood, and Argentine malbec. The cozy table you keep coming back to.

Find us

Come find us on Harbor Blvd

Indirizzo · Dirección

1969 Harbor Blvd
Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Orario · Horario
Mon – Thu7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Fri – Sun6:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Breakfast served till 1:30 PM.

Milanesa parmigiana, ready for pickup
Pickup & delivery

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