Vegan
Italian
Beer/Wine
Family owned restaurant offering fresh pasta dishes. All items are handmade and artisanal. Carbon-Free Dining Partner. Open Tue-Fri 12:00-14:30, Tue-Thu 17:00-21:00, Fri-Sat 17:00-21:30, Sat 12:00-15:00. Closed Sun-Mon.
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Added by SierraPastaLover on 13 Apr 2021
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142 Reviews
First Review by SierraPastaLover
tallulahdenyer
Points +100
Delicious food - Edit
It was really refreshing to eat in an all vegan Italian restaurant. I had the carbonara and it was great, although didn’t resemble a carbonara sauce much like I remembered. It was still delicious though. The staff were also slightly frantic but it didn’t impact our experience. A lovely and quaint restaurant.
Read morePros: All vegan, Delicious Italian food
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BenjHayes97
Points +130
Excellent variety of incredible food! - Edit
The sheer range of starters, mains and desserts was amazing, the gnocchi and ravioli starters in particular were amazing!
Read morePros: Variety of options, Location , Taste!!
VRebecca
Pastan is the best 💃🏻
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cocoldn
Points +1042
An overall amazing experience 🍝 🍨 - Edit
Pastan Barbican has been on my wish list for ages now and I was so glad to finally try it. It was well worth the wait, the food was incredible and the vibe is fabulous. They have a large and interesting menu, you’re absolutely spoilt for choice. I had the Napoli (a vegan version of a puttanesca) and a Frangelico Affogato for dessert, both were delicious. The staff were all so lovely, which really added to how much we enjoyed our trip there. I’d recommend booking in advance as it does get very busy.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-08-10
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HenryBlane
Points +11049
Very tasty! - Edit
Update 2024 (5*): Prices have barely gone up since 2022 and it is now good value, the food has improved and service too, 5* now!
Read moreOriginal review 2022 (4*): Pastan have a great selection of pastas and it was hard for us to narrow down to just 2 for me and my fiancée! We went for the Mushroom Stroganoff (Chef’s Special) and Dolce Vita (carbonara). They were both really tasty and decent portions (my only criticism is they could’ve been a bit hotter). The Stroganoff edged it for me as I thought the mushrooms were really delicious, but I was also impressed with the carbonara sauce. For dessert we ordered the 9 Speculoos (Biscoff) mini doughnut balls. They were served hot, filled with Biscoff, and were really rich and tasty!
Overall I really enjoyed my experience at Pastan – the food was good, it had a nice ambience and the waiter was really friendly and helpful. It was also really cool to see it so busy and I’d definitely recommend booking as it has limited opening hours and it’s very popular.
However, it is pricey for what it is (our bill came to almost £60 for 2 mains, a dessert & a glass of wine) and I didn’t feel the food was good enough to warrant that price. They also only had one waiter serving the whole restaurant (and pouring the drinks!) so the service was a bit slow. But that’s not to take away from the wonderful service and enthusiasm he provided, he was really great!
I think it’s still worth a visit though as it is a good experience!
Updated from previous review on 2022-10-21
Pros: Tasty, Nice ambience, Lovely waiter
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purrsitivity
Points +885
Always a fave - Edit
I was so gutted when the Pastan in Manchester closed down! So I had to visit the Barbican branch when I was in London😋 It was quite busy so I would say to book in advance, but we managed to get a table.
Read moreStaff were very friendly and helpful despite full tables, one waitress did ask “it’s fully vegan is that okay?” of course it’s okay!!! It’s more than okay, so sad to think anyone would think it’s not🥲🥲🥲anyway I digress.
But the food was great quality as always, we got a garlic bread to share and a pasta dish each, very filling and tasty, great place, definitely want to return to try even more of the menu (pls reopen up north🥹)🫶🏼
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SJS5
Points +687
Third visit and still lush - Edit
The dishes here are big, be aware if you can't eat well or can't take your leftovers away! This time I went for a filled pasta as smaller and my husband had the pasta paella. Both dishes had lots of flavour, the paella was too hot for me but luckily he didn't want to share lol. We also had some tasty bread and fried gnocchi- we asked for mushroom sauce but were given cheese, it was nice but not mushroom! The waiter was clearly waiting to close the doors which was a but off putting. I'd eat there all the time if I could afford it / my waist could take it!!!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-07-07
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ionarob
Points +245
Delicioussssss - Edit
I loved everything. I had seafood paella and for dessert me and my friend shared an affogato and a tiramisu. Really enjoyed it all. They put a candle in the tiramisu for us too 🎉
Read morePros: Food, Limoncello, Friendly staff
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AnitaH
Points +465
Some of the yummiest food I’ve ever had - Edit
Shared a bunch of dishes - my absolute favorite was the Firenze. Really tasty and delicious food. Had the pan con tomate, mini mushroom ravioli, Napoli pasta and the Firenze. I wish I had had room for dessert. Excellent food and highly recommend this cozy spot to anyone.
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jague
Points +94
Very good Pasta - Edit
The Pasta was so delicious. This was the best pasta i‘ve ever had. Staff was very friendly and Food was very quickly.
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Oishichan
Points +28
Disappointing - Edit
We read the high ratings and were thrilled to go.
Read moreEspecially the "handmade and artisanal" part. Also the menu looked great.
Service was good, no complaints there.
I asked about the cheese and was told only the parmesan was their own.
Bummer, but ok.
Then disaster struck.
The pizza base was gummy and dry. The topping not much better.
The tortellini were undercooked in the thicker part and served with just melted butter, not sage butter.
The orzotto was cooked well but lacked any flavor.
We must have been extremely unlucky. Otherwise I can't understand why all those high ratings.
I'm also curious, how is this a family owned restaurant with so many locations across countries?
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izzyfrances
Points +288
Delicious plant-based pasta - Edit
Loveee the comfort food at this all-vegan restaurant (and my non-vegan sister loved it too!)
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lenaN
Points +65
Excellent Italian food! - Edit
Really great Italian food and all vegan. Loved the cheese board and garlic bread. Will definitely go back.
Read morePros: Cheese board, Great selection , Decent desserts
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NaomiC
Points +99
Lives up to the hype - Edit
The food here is great and the service really friendly. I wanted pasta so based on others’s reviews ordered their version of carbonara for my first visit. It was yummy, as was their cashew Parmesan. I also had the veg starter - perfectly cooked and delicious. And the specious mini doughnuts are simply the best thing I’ve tasted in as long as I can remember. They are outstanding - a must have. Am already planning to go back for more, and more!
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LucyCParr
Points +118
Super tasty, great place - Edit
Great service and really yummy pasta. Highly recommend.
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tnk_00
Points +16
Top notch vegan restaurant - Edit
Fantastic pasta and lovely service. The cashew parmesan on the side is such a nice touch. This is up there amongst the best vegan places in London both for quality of food and for their warm service.
Read moreThey also gave us free samples of doughnuts to try at the end 🥹 Thank you for making our week.
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AgataJarzebska
Points +170
Delicious pasta! - Edit
Lovely place for a dinner, food is amazing and portions are really fair.
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laura_e_vegan
Points +1567
Wow wow wow - Edit
Now one of my favourite (if not THE favourite?) restaurants in London. Amazing food and menu variety, wonderful and helpful staff. We literally wanted to try everything on the menu. What we had was a total success. Can only recommend and can’t wait to be back!
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redshift
Points +623
Gem in Farringdon - Edit
This place is amazing. I enjoyed the pizza and salad I had. Ambience was also great (before it got busy).
Read moreFood is of great quality and tastes great and the customer service was excellent. The waitress went out of her way to help me which was a lovely touch.
Next time I will try the pasta which I have heard great things about!
Pros: Great ambience, Excellent quality vegan food, Excellent friendly customer service
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RojiVerdeVgn
Points +693
Brilliant vegan pasta - Edit
We thought this place was pretty awesome all round.
Read moreThe food was super quality, full of flavour and the service was friendly and efficient.
If we're in the area again, or visiting a city which has a branch of Pastan, we will try something else off its appealing menu. Highly recommended.
Kate134
Hey thanks for posting this, I’m making my way there now!
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zozj
Points +36
Very good pastas - Edit
Gnocchis were excellent, pasta carbonara too
Read moreThe raviolis were really good but there wasn’t enough of it.
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LinnHAE
Points +212
Exquisite vegan pasta place - Edit
Multiple options. Great service. Great atmosphere. Delicious.
Read morePros: Atmosphere, Pasta dishes, Doughnuts
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VernaP
Points +115
This place will gnocchi your socks off! - Edit
Fantastic menu! Very hard to choose, ended up having to have three starters to share and a main (each 🤭). And for afters we were very kindly we were offered a free dessert by the restaurant owner and his mum after we'd got chatting about the history of the restaurant. After starting up as a vegan pop up in Smithfield market and being laughed at by all the 'meat loving locals' they now have their own property that's been going for two years! Directly opposite that same market they started up at.
Read moreThe mushroom gnocchi was full of flavour and the perfect texture! The dressing on the salad was so creamy and the little 'bacon' bits really made it extra. Both mains were also very tasty, although I did think they'd be a bit more 'chorizo' on mine but they were both very hearty portions of pasta and you could tell the pasta was freshly made! The carbonara delivered. The melty biscoff donuts were out of this world! 😋
Pros: Gnocchi was a highlight, Friendly service, lovely restaurant owners, The open kitchen
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floatingbubble
Points +20
Incredible food and service - Edit
We had a great time bere with unbelievably good vegan cheese and platters. The staff were very friendly.
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kennyp353
Points +1648
My favourite restaurant anywhere - Edit
Having first discovered it in Barcelona last summer, I then visited the sadly-now-closed Manchester branch several times, and this was my third time to the original London one. They now have a weekday lunchtime special - any main course, two of the frankly incredible Biscoff donuts, and a glass of wine for £13.50. Most mains alone are more than that. I've tried much of the menu now, and I can tell you that anything with deep fried gnocchi in it is brilliant - the Caesar salad comes with said gnocchi together with beef-like shiitake mushrooms that they apparently import from Australia, and is up there with the best salads I've ever had. The various tortellinis and raviolis are all delicious. The most important thing is to order something that can absorb industrial quantities of the cashew parmesan - because you'll want to eat the whole containerful. Actually no, the most important thing is to ensure, whatever you do, not to miss the outstanding Biscoff donuts. If there's a finer donut in the world, I don't know it. This time I accidentally brought an Italian to this London vegan Italian restaurant - but he adored it, he's gonna bring his parents next time they visit from Italy to challenge their preconceptions about plant-based food.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-03-23
Pros: Caesar salad or anything with fried gnocchi, Biscoff donuts are worth the trip alone, Lunchtime special £13.50 any main + wine + donuts
Cons: Bit of a scam they buy in much of the pasta, Buy it yourself from La Tua Pasta mailorder online
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AmandaBall
Points +18
Excellent restaurant - Edit
Had a fantastic meal at Pastan last week. It's such a relief to be able to eat anything on the menu without worrying. The tiramisu for dessert was outstanding and the staff were very friendly and attentive but not constantly checking up on you. Highly recommended
Read morePros: Food was great, Prices are good, Lovely atmosphere
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Damien.vg34
Points +467
Bon + mozza vegane !! - Edit
Nous y sommes allés le 4 Novembre 2023, c’était globalement bon, et j’étais très content d’y voir une salade tomate mozza !! Le mac & cheese n’est pas mauvais mais j’ai préféré l’entrée de mon côté !
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moonmagnets
Points +32
Delicious and great service - Edit
The pasta sauces are creamy and delicious. The cheese platter is excellent. A reservation is recommended, since the place is usually packed.
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