Pasta Sisters

What Pasta Sisters does

Pasta Sisters is a family-owned fast-casual Italian restaurant brand founded in Los Angeles in 2015 by Chef Paola Da Re, a first-generation Italian from Padua, alongside her three children Francesco (CEO), Giorgia (Creative Director), and Francesca (Office Coordinator). The company operates three Southern California locations — Mid City Los Angeles (2015), Culver City in the Helms Bakery complex (March 2018, ~3,400 sq ft, ~90 seats, beer/wine license), and a Costa Mesa takeout-only ghost kitchen (early 2025) — and is distinguished by daily scratch production of fresh pasta using 00 flour, eggs, and Italian extra virgin olive oil, with proprietary family recipes over 100 years old.

The core product offering spans fresh pasta varieties (spaghetti, tagliatelle, pappardelle, tortellini, ravioli, gnocchi), signature sauces made fresh each morning (Bolognese simmered 9-10 hours, Tomato & Basil, Arrabbiata, Pesto, plus specialty sauces like Porcini Mushroom and Black Truffle), lasagna, sandwiches, salads, and desserts (Tiramisu, Chocolate Salame, Sfogliatella, pies). Approximately 200kg (440 lbs) of dough is produced daily. The retail product line — frozen uncooked pasta boxes, sauce containers, gnocchi, tortellini, and ready-to-bake items — was historically sold in-store and online in two-serving packages, and in March 2026 was extended into grocery distribution through Gelson's Southern California locations and Claro's Italian Markets at $9.95-$14.95 per 12-16oz package.

Revenue is generated across four streams: dine-in restaurant service, takeout and delivery (via UberEats, DoorDash, and direct online ordering through Curate and Toast Tab), full-service catering for home/office events with patio and restaurant buyouts at Culver City, and now retail product sales both direct-to-consumer online and through grocery channel partners. The customer base is primarily individual consumers in the Los Angeles and Orange County area seeking authentic Italian cuisine at accessible prices, with the grocery expansion reaching at-home cooking shoppers at premium retailers. Headcount is reported at 101-250 employees and the business has operated without external funding or private equity backing since inception.

Name

Pasta Sisters

Legal name

Pasta Sisters

Website

https://pastasisters.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Pasta Sisters is a family-owned fast-casual Italian restaurant brand operating three Southern California locations (Mid City LA, Culver City, Costa Mesa ghost kitchen) and recently expanding into retail grocery distribution through Gelson's and Claro's Italian Markets with frozen pasta and sauces.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fast-Casual Italian Restaurants

NAICS

Limited-Service Restaurants (722513), Cookie, Cracker, and Pasta Manufacturing (31182), Mayonnaise, Dressing, and Other Prepared Sauce Manufacturing (311941)

SIC

Miscellaneous Food Preparations & Kindred Products (2090), Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Casual Dining Restaurants (THAFACAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Ethnic & Regional Cuisine Restaurants (THAFACAD)

Keywords

• Fast-casual Italian restaurant
• Fresh pasta production
• Italian sauces and desserts
• Restaurant catering services
• Frozen pasta retail

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Restaurant Dining: Fast-casual counter service model where customers order at the counter and are seated. Revenue generated from dine-in meals at two full-service locations (Culver City with alcohol license, Pico Blvd without). Culver City location seats around 90 people with indoor and patio seating.
2. Take-out and Delivery: Takeout orders placed via app, phone, or online ordering platform. Delivery through third-party platforms UberEats and DoorDash.
3. Catering Services: Full catering menu for events at home or office. Includes private patio events at Culver City location and full restaurant buyouts. On-site staffing available. Tastings offered for menu preview.
4. Retail Products: Fresh pasta, sauces, gnocchi, lasagna, and desserts sold for at-home preparation. Products sold in-store and online in 2-serving boxes. Recently expanded to retail grocery via Gelson's and Claro's Italian Markets.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Pasta Sisters is a fast-casual Italian restaurant brand that produces and serves fresh, house-made pasta, sauces, and desserts made daily from scratch using traditional family recipes originating from Padua, Italy. The company operates dine-in restaurants, offers takeout and delivery, provides catering services for events, and sells frozen retail pasta and sauce products in grocery stores and online.

Product overview

Pasta Sisters is a family-owned fast-casual Italian restaurant brand operating three Southern California locations (Mid City Los Angeles, Culver City, and Costa Mesa). The core offering centers on fresh, house-made pasta and sauces prepared daily using traditional family recipes originating from Padua, Italy. Their product portfolio includes Fresh Pasta varieties (Spaghetti, Tagliatelle, Pappardelle, Tortellini, Ravioli), Signature Sauces (Tomato & Basil, Arrabbiata, Bolognese, Pesto, and specialty sauces), Lasagna, Sandwiches, Salads & Cold Plates, and Desserts (Tiramisu, Chocolate Salame, Pies). Beyond dine-in service, they offer an extensive at-home cooking product line including retail pasta and sauce boxes for frozen take-home sale, along with catering services for events. The company recently expanded into retail grocery distribution through Gelson's Markets, selling frozen pasta and sauce packages. Operations are supported by third-party delivery platforms (UberEats, DoorDash), online ordering (Curate.com, Toast Tab), and a loyalty rewards program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Restaurant Dining Service Fast-casual counter service restaurant serving authentic Italian meals including house-made fresh pasta, signature sauces, lasagna, sandwiches, salads, and desserts. Customers order at the counter and are seated. Available at three Southern California locations, with beer and wine served at the Culver City location.
• Catering Services Full-service Italian catering for events at home or office, including pasta dishes, lasagna, and desserts. Options include pickup, delivery, on-site staffing, private patio events at the Culver City location, and full restaurant buyouts. Tastings are offered for menu preview.
• Retail Frozen Pasta and Sauces Scratch-made frozen pasta and Italian sauces sold in grocery retail at Gelson's and Claro's Italian Markets in 12- to 16-ounce packages priced from $9.95 to $14.95. Enables restaurant-quality Italian cooking at home.

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Gelson'scoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 18 March 2026Pasta Sisters has expanded into retail grocery distribution through Gelson's, a premium Southern California grocery chain. Products rolling out across all Gelson's stores in the coming weeks. Frozen pasta and sauces priced at $9.95 to $14.95 for 12- to 16-ounce packages. This is the first time the restaurant brand is selling products in the grocery aisle.
• Claro's Italian MarketsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 18 March 2026Pasta Sisters products are also available at Claro's Italian Markets. This partnership extends the brand's retail presence beyond restaurant operations.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Il Fornaio: Established Italian restaurant chain with a bakery and retail Italian pantry products — comparable to Pasta Sisters' combination of dine-in service plus retail product offerings.
• Maggiano's Little Italy: Casual Italian dining chain with full-service family-style dining and large-group catering — competes for the same Italian dining and catering occasions as Pasta Sisters in the broader casual segment.
• Buitoni: Nestlé-owned refrigerated and frozen Italian pasta brand (tortellini, ravioli, sauces) — the mass-market incumbent against which Pasta Sisters' premium retail pasta and sauces must compete on grocery shelves.
• North Italia: Upscale casual Italian dining chain known for fresh, from-scratch pasta — overlaps with Pasta Sisters' handmade pasta and casual Italian dining experience, but at a higher price point and broader menu.

Direct peers

• Giovanni Rana: Italy's leading fresh and filled pasta retail brand (tortellini, ravioli, lasagna) — directly comparable to Pasta Sisters' frozen retail pasta, gnocchi, and ravioli boxes.
• Rao's Homemade: Premium Italian sauce and frozen pasta brand that grew from a NYC restaurant into a nationally distributed CPG business — the closest analogue to Pasta Sisters' retail expansion into Gelson's and Claro's.
• Sugo: Fast-casual Italian restaurant specializing in fresh, house-made pasta and sauces with a build-your-own concept — directly comparable to Pasta Sisters' counter-service format and craft pasta positioning.
• Piada Italian Street Food: Fast-casual Italian chain with a build-your-own pasta/bowled concept and counter service — comparable operating model to Pasta Sisters' casual Italian positioning at a multi-unit scale.
• Carbone Fine Foods: Premium Italian sauce and pantry brand founded by chefs from a renowned restaurant, competing for the same 'restaurant-quality at retail' positioning as Pasta Sisters' frozen line.

Regional players

• Officine Buona Forchetta: Southern California-based Italian restaurant group focused on fresh handmade pasta and pizza — a regional SoCal peer to Pasta Sisters in the craft Italian dining space.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/pastasisters
• Instagraminstagram.com/pasta_sisters
• TikToktiktok.com/@pasta_sisters
• Xx.com/PastaSisters
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pastasisters

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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