Best Pasta in London : Discover the Top Pasta Restaurants in London
Pasta lovers, carbs are calling in our restaurants! From Circolo Popolare in Fitzrovia to our Capri-inspired trattoria, Gloria, our Italian squadra crafts fresh pasta in every shape and size - ready for you to carb-load, whether it’s a quick lunch with colleagues or a romantic dinner date.
Discover the City’s Top Italian Pasta Restaurants
Ave Mario
Our funky ristorante in Covent Garden
Looking for the perfect spot to carb-load after the show? Open the doors of our Firenze-inspired ristorante, and get ready to indulge in authentic Italian pasta such as the Tagliarini with fresh crab, or the iconic Mafaldine with truffle sauce… Buon appetito!
Carlotta
Our Italian ristorante in Marylebone
Nestled on the chic Marylebone High Street, just minutes from Regent’s Park, red and romantic, you can’t miss it… this is Carlotta, our Italian restaurant in the very heart of London. On the menu, all the carbs you could wish for – from indulgent pasta all’Arrabbiata to handmade spaghettoni with lobster, and of course, the Chef’s favourite: homemade fettuccine with seasonal Italian truffle.
Circolo Popolare
Fresh handmade pasta near Oxford Street? Circolo Popolare is the answer
So you like carbs, huh? You’re in the right spot. Our team of pasta makers in our crazy Mediterranean trattoria in Fitzrovia loves pasta as much as they love their mamma. Think spaghetti, tagliarini or indulgent mafaldine served from a giant pecorino wheel… to share or to indulge all by yourself (don’t worry – we won’t tell!)
Gloria
Our Mediterranean trattoria in East London
Meet Gloria, our sunny pizzeria and trattoria in Shoreditch, a few steps away from Old Street and Liverpool Street. Whether you’re planning a lunch with the whole family or you just love handmade Italian pasta as much as Chef Filippo does, don’t worry – our 10-level Lasagna is just as good as a trip to Capri, and better enjoyed with a glass of red wine… cin cin!
Barbarella
For homemade pasta heart of Canary Wharf
Hedonistic and cinematic, Barbarella is Cinecittà on its most glorious days. If you’re looking for a reason to leave the office for a quick Italo lunch break with colleagues, the squadra at Barbarella is giving you one, thought for the most serious pasta lovers. On the menu: handmade spaghettoni tossed in rich lamb ragù, rigatoni pasta with fried aubergine and lemony ricotta di bufala… to die for.
Jacuzzi
Our italian restaurant serving handmade pasta every day with amore
Our three-floor decadent palazzo in West London, just steps away from the most iconic museums in Kensington, the Science museum and the Natural History museum. Expect a menu packed with freshly made pasta and some of the most authentic Italian recipes, from the classic Mafaldine al tartufo all the way to the big ravioli filled with ricotta and asparagus… Chef Michele’s favourite.
La Bellezza
Our Italian restaurant in Birmingham
Nestled in the beautiful Chamberlain Square, this is our romantically wild ristorante decorated with handmade Murano glass chandeliers, and seven-metre-long woven curtains, for you to make you feel like you’ve just landed in Perugia. Expect a menu packed with homemade pasta, freshly made everyday remaining true to the most authentic Italian recipes.
Circolo Popolare
Our Sicilian trattoria in Manchester
The temple of pasta, where carbs are taken as seriously as life itself. Chef Alfonso and his squadra freshly make pasta every morning of all shapes and sizes. Think homemade tagliarini with fresh crab, Mafaldine al pesto, or the indulgent mezzi rigatoni alla Norma with fried aubergine and lemony ricotta – loved by all Sicilians (Davide included!)
FROM THE KITCHEN, STRAIGHT ONTO YOUR TABLE…
Pasta al Tartufo
Our not-so-small iconic Mafaldine, tossed in rich truffle sauce, Parmigiano foam and topped with fresh truffle. Served in a 5kg Pecorino Wheel.
Tagliarini al Granchio e Limone
Close your eyes and pretend you’re in Capri with our fresh tagliarini pasta in a crab and lemon-thyme butter sauce… made to order.
Cacio e Pepe
Chef Marco’s favourite, and a roman institution. Homemade spaghettone with plenty of Pecorino Romano and ground black pepper.
10-Level Lasagna
Gloria’s masterpiece, from Bologna all the way to London. Layers upon layers of bolognese beef ragù, béchamel, parmigiano and tanto amore, topped with mozzarella.
Lobster Spaghettoni
Spaghettoni with Datterini tomato sauce and lobster – consider this your sign to start planning a Mediterranean escape this summer.
FAQ
We celebrate Italian cuisine in all its forms, while staying true to the traditional recipes every Italian nonna keeps tucked away in her drawer. So, if you’re craving a proper Italo feast, head to our decadent ristorante, Jacuzzi, or to our trattoria and pizzeria in Kensington, Gloria – you’ll be more than benvenuto.
From homemade mafaldine with truffle to indulgent Spaghetti alla Carbonara served in a giant Pecorino Wheel, our pasta fresca team handmakes authentic Italian pasta of all shapes and forms every morning. Feeling hungry? Head to https://www.bigmammagroup.com/italian-restaurants/map to find the nearest ristorante serving fresh pasta.
Whether that be Circolo Popolare in Fitzrovia or Barbarella in Canary Wharf, don’t worry – the squadra has your weekend plans covered, packed with glorious fritti (our croquettes are not to be missed), grilled secondi, and of course, a great selection of handmade pasta. Perfect for a big lunch with family and friends or a dinner out with your other half… buon appetito!
All our vegan and vegetarian dishes will be labelled with (VEG) and (V) on our menu. All gluten low dishes will be labelled as ‘GL’. Please note we do not offer gluten free pasta or pizza (really sorry!) Common allergens are labelled on our menus, but please bear in mind dishes can contain traces of allergens and gluten. For a more extensive list, please ask your waiter!
WE SERVE PASTA FOR LUNCH!
Short on time but big on lunch? Whether you’re treating your colleagues to an Italian feast or planning a midday catch-up in London with your BFF - all our restaurants serve a lunch set menu made for the hungriest squadras!
Our dedicated pasta fresca team has been pushing the boundaries of what a lunch break can be… so why stop at the main when you can indulge in a full three-course Italo feast? Start with grilled antipasti, then dive into handmade pasta alla Norma with San Marzano DOP tomato sauce, lemony ricotta, and fried aubergine - a love letter from the Isle of the Sun, Sicilia… And if you fancy an Italian dessert to finish, a naughty tiramisu is there to round off your Italian brainstorm.
Available on weekdays, the Pranzetto set menu is crafted using only quality ingredients sourced from our trusted Italian suppliers (the Squadra says buoni prodotti are best enjoyed with a Mandarin Mojito… we trust them). Buon Appetito, Londoners!
AUTHENTIC ITALIAN INGREDIENTS, PRIMA DI TUTTO
Chef Filippo and the whole squadra take great pride when talking about the decade-long relationship with our 150 trusted Italian producers. From Gloria in London, to Circolo Popolare in Manchester, each of them make sure our kitchens are packed with seasonal ingredients sourced across the boot (the not-so-little secret behind all the traditional Italian recipes).
Starting with our beloved Paolo and Gianfranco Rossini, the kings of ham, who’ve been running a family business for over 100 in the very heart of Emilia-Romagna region. Think thin slices of 24-month Prosciutto di Parma, best paired with Chef Alfonso’s warm focaccia.
And if you’re a serious cheese lover, make sure you indulge in our juicy 250g Apulian burratas. Sourced from Sapori di Puglia, a century-old institution in beloved Andria, this is a true statement in our Antipasti section. Or perhaps you want to go for the Parmigiano Reggiano DOP from Caseificio Gennari, in Parma - paired with taggiasca olives is a match made in heaven.
Then, of course, our iconic Mafaldine al Tartufo wouldn’t taste the same without the special Alfredo Romani, who hand-selects only the very best seasonal tartufi for us: think the earthy notes of Tartufo Uncinatum and the rare, delicate aroma of Tartufo Bianco, all harvested the traditional way in the Appennino Italiano.
Grazie, cari produttori…
