Reviews for Fatto a Mano, The Pasta Shop in Redondo Beach, CA

I wrote a 4 stars review (below), this was not a bad review but the owner called us (scared me at first thinking how he knew my... number) he told us we already knew that I have to wait for 45 minutes so why I gave him 4 stars? Yes I knew so I wrote so. Ithought 45 minutes are a little longer than regular restaurant so that was the only negative point for me so I gave 4 stars. Buthe scared us and threatened us to "re-think" my 4 star review. 4 is not bad! And that's the review. He shouldn't force me tore-write my review. That's MY thoughts. Nobody forces to choose my stars. He shouted over the phone for 50 minutes! And ended upwith "I don't want your business". Yes! Of Course Me too!!!!!! I kept tell him I never come back but he kept threatened us thatmy review hurts his business (again, I gave 4 stars not 1 star at the first time) and don't come back. Again, I SAID I NEVERCOME BACK. He really pressing that a 4 star is same as 1 star so my review is malicious lol Is he serious? LOL He called me atnight around 9pm and asked to talk to my husband. Then told him I am hurting his business so we shouldn't come back unless Ichange my mind. He threatened us, that's more than malicious than my review! LOL Other reviewers said/posted similar comments.He lost so many customers because he called and threatened good customers. I never recommend this restaurant anybody. He mightlose his business sooner or later. I understand he wants to expand his business but he did too much. Nobody is going to give a 5star review after getting a threatening call from the owner. I hope our (all 1-4 stars threatened customers lol) messagesreached all new customers before you go to the restaurant. And now I hate his foods as well. All foods are not bad but I knowbetter Romanian pizza at another restaurant! --- All menus are amazing. Especially pasta. We love tomato sauce pasta.Definitely recommended!! But there is always super busy, you should expect at least 45 minutes. I can't wait Read more

I had the Romagnola & the Calabrese Roman style pizza. It was freshly made and they weren't stingy on the toppings. The Roman... style crust is what makes it. This was some of the best pizza I have had. Read more

It was good classic Italian food. The flavors are fresh, but not as strong as most Americanized Italian food. Delicious freshly... made pasta too! Read more

The sweetest and nicest couple ???? pasta ???? ???? ???? not enough words. You just have to visit and try it for yourself if... you're ever in the area. I'm already salivating just posting these pictures ???? Read more

Note - I am about to GUSH over this place, so be prepared. Tiny authentically Italian spot tucked away in a strip mall in... Redondo Beach. Came here with a couple of friends on a Tuesday around 6pm and the place was bustling. Note that there?s only 3tables inside with 3 counter seats, so it?s a very small place. A lot of people opted for takeout, since they don?t rush you toleave after your meal (very European!) and there?s not a lot of seating. Parking is available in the front in the shared stripmall lot. Credit cards accepted. You order/pay at the counter and then they bring your food out. Food-wise, everything wasdelicious. The food took about 40 minutes to come out and they let you know it upfront. The cacio e pepe sauce was incrediblycreamy and the pappardelle noodles were perfectly cooked. We shared 3 slices of pizza among the 3 of us and they even kindlythrew in a 4th slice to try. The dough was crispy on the outside and chewy in the inside. My favorite was the gustoes, which isa potato pizza. The service was immensely friendly and welcoming. They make you feel like family, and I noticed so many localsand repeat customers. Bravo to Fatto a Mano! Read more

Based on old family recipes,, the food is always delicious and freshly prepared . The ravioli with tomato sauce is my favorite... but the pizzas are amazing also. Marco, the owner is always glad to see you. Stop in for the food and enjoy the conversation. Read more

This place is interesting. 1. Service is great. Marco and Arlene made sure to remember your name. And they will deliver the... order to you calling your name. They also serve you a cup of espresso before you go. Very nice couple. They also seemed verymuch enjoy their job there.. Wait, it's not a job to them. They looked like they have so much fun cooking for the neighborhoodit feels like I just went to a little village in Italy enjoying home made food. 2. Food is great! The spaghetti was so freshand al dente. I haven't had such great texture anywhere outside of Italy. It was amazing!! The pappardelle with pesto wasalso extraordinarily. The sauce was tasty, love the pine nuts in the sauce and again the texture was awesome! Specially Aldente. Tagiollini with Amatriciana sauce was not as excited. The texture is not as al dente but it's got something to do withthe shape of the pasta. I also didn't like the sauce as much. I thought it'd be spicier but still not bad but I won'trecommend it. This place is special but it's very small. 3 or 4 tables? But the moment you walk in, it feels like you are inItaly. So welcoming and warm. Read more

We found Heaven in this Italian restaurant. Simply put, the best anywhere here in the South Bay area. Marco and his wife Arlene... make everything from scratch and its all handmade. Their sauces for their pizzas & pasta dishes are fresh, scrumptious,flavorful and made with passion. The crew are super friendly Chiara Liz are the bomb ??? Read more