PASTA CLUB Not so Italian - Italian restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City

Loved the ambiance. Service was spectacular too. The food was below average. Asked for a recommendation and got recommended tom yum lasta or lobster pasta. Opted for lobster - lobster wasnt the freshest but was okay. Sauce was very plain. Very mediocre experience. What made up for it is the live music and ambiance

The food at this restaurant was honestly extremely disappointing. I saw lots of rave online about this place and went here excited to have some good Italian food— my brother and I ordered the pasta topped with steak and the steak was inedible. My brother couldn’t even eat the pasta. I thought the pasta was bland but edible but the meat was very bad. It tasted like the cheapest cut of steak possible, like a chuck roast. It was so fatty and the parts that weren’t fat were extremely tough—tough enough to the point where we couldn’t swallow it and had to spit it out into a napkin after attempting to eat it. The atmosphere was cool but there are so many people taking pictures and videos— it was overwhelming is odd for a restaurant setting. Very cool vibe but the photo/content was excessive and a little uncomfortable so I suggest not going unless you’re there to do the same. The service however was very good, the manager noticed our lack of eagerness to eat any of the food and discounted the two pasta and steak dishes as they were uneaten, gave us 3 desserts for free, and offered to make us a new dish. He was very apologetic and very kind however at that point we did not want to eat anything else from that restaurant. Overall would not recommend considering the place is very pricey for Vietnam and the food didn’t represent the price. The steak dish was almost $30 and tasted like cheap meat. Hope they can improve because the place looks like it has lots of potential!

I visited Pasta Club, a lovely restaurant. I tried the pasta topped with steak—the pasta was delicious, but unfortunately, the meat was a bit cold. Also, the staff were so busy that it took a while to get service. Still a nice place!

Not your traditional Italian food, but the vibe is great. Suitable for big group and there are both indoor and outdoor seating (but it can be quite hot, and they only have 1 fan for the whole area). The waiters are very nice but services are slow, take a long time for the food to arrived, but it was a full house kind of night so it can be understood.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4/5 – Great Food and Atmosphere, But Service Needs Improvement I recently visited Pasta Club, and overall, it was a pleasant dining experience with some memorable dishes, though the service unfortunately prevented it from being a truly excellent visit. The restaurant has a stylish and vibrant atmosphere, especially in the outdoor seating area. The warm lighting, comfortable lounge seating, and lively ambiance create a great setting for a casual dinner or drinks with friends. The décor strikes a nice balance between modern and relaxed, making it an enjoyable place to spend the evening. For starters, we ordered the cheese board, which was well presented and featured a good variety of cheeses, nuts, fresh fruit, and salad. The ingredients tasted fresh and paired nicely together. We also had the cheese flatbread, which was one of the highlights of the meal. It arrived hot from the oven with a crispy crust and generous melted cheese on top. Simple but very satisfying. The fruit salad was refreshing and a nice contrast to the richer dishes. Fresh watermelon, citrus, and other fruits were combined with greens and cheese, creating a light and balanced dish. Where the experience fell short was the service. Although the restaurant did not appear particularly busy during our visit, the staff seemed inattentive. We often had to repeat requests multiple times before receiving assistance, and getting the attention of the servers was surprisingly difficult. There were several moments when we were waiting for service despite staff being present nearby. The service wasn’t rude, but it lacked attentiveness and efficiency, which was disappointing considering the quality of the food and the overall atmosphere. That said, the kitchen did a great job, and the food quality largely made up for the inconvenience. If the restaurant can improve staff attentiveness and responsiveness, it would easily become a place I’d visit more frequently. Pros: * Delicious food, especially the cheese flatbread * Fresh ingredients and attractive presentation * Comfortable and stylish atmosphere * Great outdoor seating area Cons: * Slow and inattentive service * Had to repeat requests multiple times * Difficult to get staff attention even when the restaurant wasn’t busy Overall: Pasta Club delivers enjoyable dishes and a beautiful setting, making it worth visiting. However, the service experience needs improvement to match the quality of the food. I’d return for the food and ambiance, but hopefully with more attentive service next time.