Welcome to The Great Impasta
Get ready for a family-style Italian feast at The Great Impasta! Located in the vibrant Livery & Mercantile of Danville, this award-winning café has been delighting hungry visitors since 1992 with freshly made pastas, gourmet sauces and unique sandwiches. From classic spaghetti and meatballs to creative seafood dishes, each plate is served up with all the flavors you love from Italian Classics.
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Gluten-Free Options
Healthy Options
Easy Parking
Everithin's made from scratch
Only The Freshest Ingredients!
Now that's Italian! Satisfy your craving for delicious, homemade food with a huge selection of freshly prepared pasta dishes and warm sandwiches. Savory sauces include white wine tomato sauce, mushroom cream sauce and classic marinara to top off the 8 different gluten-free or traditional shapes we carry. Our salads are freshly made including fan favorites like Caesar salad, Cobb Salad & Greek salad - all perfect sides to pair with our signature meatball sandwich covered in melty mozzarella cheese. Plus you can sit back relax while enjoying one of our beers or wines served up on either indoor seating or outside patio space - Mangia bene (enjoy)!
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Catering Made Easy
Perfect for office lunches, home gatherings, and parties!
Fresh Uncooked Pasta Dinners
The Great Impasta also offers fresh uncooked pasta dinners to take and cook at home. Pick from fresh pastas, our homemade sauces, ravioli, tortellini, gnocchi, lasagnas, meatballs and garlic cheese bread. Our restaurant-quality dinners can be prepared in as little as 10 minutes at home. Pre-packaged dinner combos for 2 to 10 people make ordering a snap. Call ahead for availability!
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Locally Family Owned & Operated
For over two amazing decades, The Great Impasta has been serving up true family-style Italian cuisine with a warm and inviting atmosphere. Skip the same old fast food or pizza experience for something special - come in to savor delicious fresh pasta served indoors or on our patio while you pick out your favorite bottle of wine from our selection! And don't forget we've got beer too. Make tonight extra memorable at The Great Impasta or order online for takeout or delivery!
What our guests are saying
Super good, the pasta portions are gigantic and the flavor is always super good. My favorite is the gnocchi with pepper sauce.
Winter R.
Absolutely one of the best pasta places around the east bay. Fantastic place one of the few of not only place you can find a refreshing cold pasta salad. Incredible job guys
Kevin P.
Delicious, homemade pasta and sauce. I will definitely be a regular. Casual dining. The food is absolutely delicious.
Tracy H.
Always delicious, fresh and friendly. Soups are hearty and warm your soul. Love this spot.
Christine C.
This is our go-to. Big portions and perfectly done pasta . Chicken Avo sandwich!!
Alex P.
The take home pasta is amazing, the flavors are delicious and I would go for the soups almost every single day. Try the chicken bowtie pasta in white wine red sauce. It's delicious!
McCall B.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are you known for?
We are known for Lasagna, Pasta Primavera, Meatballs, Fettuccine Alfredo, Tuna Salad Sandwich, Cheese Bread, Carbonara, Tortellini, Ravioli, Vegetarian Food, Caesar Salad, Pasta, Salads, Spaghetti, Pasta Salad, Deli Sandwiches, Greek Salad, Grilled Chicken, Garlic Bread, Catering, Gnocchi, Tiramisu, Pizza, Sandwiches, Cheesecake, and Chicken Sandwich
Where are you located?
We are located in Danville, CA at 318 Sycamore Valley Rd
What areas do you serve?
We serve the following areas: Danville, Alamo Oaks, Alamo, San Ramon, Diablo, Rock City, Norris Canyon, Blackhawk, Walnut Creek, Walnut Heights, Castle Hill, San Miguel, Camino Tassajara, North Gate, Saranap, Shell Ridge, Moraga, Hillcrest/Ridgeview, Dublin, California Sunridge.
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