Casa Barilla Reopens, Retained 100% of Employees During Closure

Casa Barilla, the fast-casual pasta concept from lauded Barilla brand, is reopening on Thursday, June 11 at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa for dine-in, takeout, curbside pickup, and delivery. Dine-in service will be at limited capacity in accordance with local regulations and takeout and delivery orders can be made through UberEats, Postmates, DoorDash, and Grubhub.

In preparation for the opening, Casa Barilla worked with Barilla’s Food Safety Experts and NSF International (an independent, non-profit organization that certifies food safety) to craft strict safety guidelines to protect the health of both employees and guests. Some new precautions include increased professional sanitation procedures, employee health screenings, and cashless payment methods.

The restaurant is also offering 25% off discount to all emergency responders. 

During the early stages of the pandemic, the Casa Barilla team made the difficult decision to close their restaurant to ensure the health and safety of their employees. During the closure, while the restaurant industry was swept with unemployment and uncertainty, Casa Barilla was able to retain 100% of their staff. While the restaurant was closed, the staff was offered optional learning and educational resources, which provided insight into the restaurant industry, restaurant operations, and opportunities to volunteer in the community.

Open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Friday; noon to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Curbside: Purple area South Coast Plaza.

3333 Bristol Street in Costa Mesa. 657.205.1025.