Vegan
Italian
Beer/Wine
Family owned restaurant offering fresh pasta dishes. All items are handmade and artisanal. Carbon-Free Dining Partner. Reported closed March 2025.
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Added by SierraPastaLover on 13 Apr 2021
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165 Reviews
First Review by SierraPastaLover
guilherme.cs
Points +450
Delicious food - Edit
So, we stumbled upon Pastan Barbican in the heart of Barbican, London, and what a find it was! The vibes were cool, the place had a mix of modern and cozy that we loved right away.
Read moreShoutout to the staff - super friendly and made us feel right at home. Now, let's get to the good stuff – the food!
My wife went for the Vegan Carbonara, and I gotta say, it was bomb! Creamy and packed with flavour
As for me, I dove into the Paccheri Pasta Stroganoff, and oh boy, I'm still dreaming about it. The mushrooms were like next-level deliciousness, and that creamy sauce? I could eat it by the spoonful. Easily the best mushroom dish I've ever had.
And guess what? We wrapped it up with a classic Tiramisu. It was the perfect sweet ending to an awesome meal.
If you're in the mood for some mind-blowing vegan grub, Pastan Barbican is where it's at. The vibes are chill, the staff is rad, and the food – well, it's amazing
Updated from previous review on 2023-08-29
Pros: Delicious Food, Nice ambient, Friendly Staff
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daenoochrys
Points +643
Nice atmosphere and a lot of good options - Edit
This place has a nice relaxed atmosphere. I had the fried gnocchi and cacio e pepe, and there were a lot of other options that sounded good I'd like to try if I return. The gnocchi were great. The cacio e pepe was good although I'd maybe like it with more black pepper or more seasoning mixed throughout the sauce rather than just put on top. My partner liked the formentera pasta as well. Having been to the Barcelona location, I have to say we enjoyed the food slightly more at that location, but I'd still recommend this one and would happily return.
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LucyHodgson
Points +89
Love love love - Edit
Always amazing food and drinks!
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MarthaGreally
Points +576
A little underwhelming - Edit
I had really high hopes for pastan so was a little underwhelmed. The starters were really good but the mains less so. I enjoyed the caprese and pan con tomate starters the most. The charcoal ‘seafood’ pasta I would go as far as saying was bad. The pumpkin and sage ravioli was also good. Overall a mixed bag. I would go back but I think if it was underwhelming a second time that would be it. Definitely still worth a visit though if you’re vegan for the options alone.
Read morePros: All vegan , Good starters
Cons: Service was very slow , Some dishes lacking in flavour / texture
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Laëtitia.V
Points +993
Nice pasta place - Edit
I got the Pepper pasta, it was nice but I feel that it could have been more seasoned to be memorable.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-08-20
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ehm34
Points +229
Dreamy fresh pasta - Edit
Incredible flavours and textures 😍 Went here with some non-veg friends and they were very impressed as well. Carbonara was our favourite! Lotus filled donuts for dessert also vegan
Read morePros: Beautifully cooked and presented, Great range
Cons: Must book in advance!
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Travels_in_Reggie
Points +4269
Pastan - Edit
Lovely, cozy restaurant about 5 minutes walk from Farringdon tube station. Good menu with plenty of options. Staff were friendly and checked back regularly. I chose the Dolce Vita (carbonara). Arrived quickly and was a decent sized portion. They also provided cashew Parmesan for topping. I was full after eating so no room for pudding sadly, but next time I’ll be trying the Tiramisu!
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DominicHowell
Points +85
Wonderful Vegan Pasta - Edit
Loved this place! Pasta was really good, I had the formentera, a nice rich, spicy sauce. All the staff were very friendly and helpful too. I highly recommend.
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Francislovesfood
Points +170
incredibly delicious - Edit
you can tell there was a nonna in the kitchen, because the food was incredible! the portions are relatively big, so it makes the pricing worth it. for desert, i tried their tiramisu which did not disappoint - probably one of the best pasta places in london!
Read morePros: great pasta portions, incredible service, delicious desserts
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DorothyMa
Points +71
Omni tuna menu!!! - Edit
Delicious Omni menu at pastan! Tried the Omni tuna mac and cheese, it was so delicious, love the vegan caviars pair with the mac and cheese, it works so well with the pasta, and the sauce of Omni tuna and cheese was so delicious, nice texture of tuna and so flavourful! Yummmmm!
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Maru07
Points +73
Delicious and special - Edit
We liked all the special dishes they had, not only the standard ones you see everywhere. The food was very good and the service was great.
Read morePros: Special dishes, Service
Babiz07
Was also for non vegan delicious 😍
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MariaRamoa
Points +436
Amazing vegan Pasta - Edit
It's a wonderful restaurant.
Read moreThe service is five stars the employees are very friendly.
The food is delicious, both main courses and dessert.
It's a place I want to come back for sure.
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Sodik
Points +178
Amazing Italy restaurant - Edit
It’s an amazing family owned Italy restaurant. Everything is localy and also pasta is home made. Atmosphere is home, the restaurant is so cute and staff are sooo nice and helpful. The meal is tasty! Even of we arrive late in the evening they offered us ice cream 🍨. Love this place!! If we would be in London next time we definitely go there.
Read morePros: Tasty pastas, salads and ice cream, Cozy place, Nice staff
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evahrebickova
Points +538
Best restaurant and exerpeince - Edit
We called about an hour before closing time and asked if we could still come in and sit without a reservation. The staff was very friendly both over the phone and in person. We got vegan mozzarella with tomatoes which is the first time we’ve tried it and it was delicious and had the right texture. I got mushroom pasta which was also very delicious and unlike anything i’ve had before. The staff was very accommodating to my mom that just wanted a plain salad. The restaurant was cozy and had the right atmosphere for a small family owned business.
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JackfruitTimbercake
Points +125
Deliscious Pasta - Edit
Had the Carbonara and a umami mushroom pasta, both deliscious. Small place, reservation recommended, multiple people didn't get a table after 18:00.
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Vegfix
Points +8595
Jetlag Joy - Edit
We visited Pastan back in March. We were both feeling jetlagged after a flight from Australia and a bowl of pasta was exactly what we were craving. It was a cold rainy day, but as soon as we stepped foot into Pastan we felt warm and comfortable. The staff were great, our server was particularly friendly. I ordered the Green Velvet and requested less sauce which they kindly served on the side, the pasta parcels were cooked to perfection. We shared the Caesar Salad, we enjoyed the different meat substitutes on it.
Read moreOur lunch at Pastan was lovely, and I'd definitely go back again as there were so many other dishes that I wanted to try.
Updated from previous review on 2023-03-17
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zazzy44
Points +74
Absolutely delicious - Edit
Non vegan boyf loved the carbonara & the Napoli was sooooooo nice, loved the idea of replacing sardines with olive paste!
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martint
Points +9685
Great restaurant - Edit
I was positively surprised how many vegan plates with pasta are in their menu. Everything I tried was perfect. Definitively recommended!
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JaredxRisa
Points +805
Amazing Pasta 🤩 - Edit
My partner and I went to Pastan to celebrate a special occasion and it did NOT disappoint. We ordered one starter and 2 main dishes to share.
Read moreStarter: Shiitake Cesar Salad
Mains: Dolce Vita & Umami Stroganoff
The Cesar salad was very big considering we ordered a smaller one, so the portion was great ! The meals are very filling so I recommend just 2 mains or a small starter to share. The carbonara (Dolce Vita) was so creamy and delicious, and the Umami Stroganoff was so rich and also very creamy. It is a little pricey but it’s so worth it.
Pros: Amazing Food, Friendly Staff , Lovely and moody environment
Cons: A bit pricey, Squishy space
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IssyFidderman
Points +597
The best pasta in london - Edit
Pastan is my favourite London restaurant - the food is so inventive and delicious and the people who run it some of the loveliest in the world! Truly couldn’t recommend it more!! The portions are also generous and so I always leave full and satisfied! As well as the incredible pasta (my favs are the umami stroganoff and the smooth operator) you must get a shitake Caesar salad to start and the biscoff doughnuts for dessert!
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Evington
Points +3818
Exceptionally good pasta - Edit
The food at this place is exceptional. The pasta was great, it had all the warming glowing satisfaction of a great pasta dish without trying too hard to be a replica of a meat dish. The umami stroganoff is diving. The tiramisu dessert is exquisite. I will definitely be returning to sample more of the dishes. Hats off to whoever designed these dishes.
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sivvyb
Points +1202
Incredible pasta! - Edit
Some of the best vegan pasta I’ve had. The salad starter is great too plus the staff are very friendly. Highly recommended!
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joe.silver
Points +101
Great pasta restaurant - Edit
Lovely little restaurant specialised in fully vegan pasta dishes. Visited only once, alone, therefore I cannot speak about other dishes (which I'm now very curious to try), but the paccheri with porcini and shiitake sauce ("Umami stroganoff") was glorious. I also enjoyed the affogato ice cream.
Read morePros: Great pasta courses, Friendly staff
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lidimayra
Points +152
Best pasta I've ever had - Edit
This place is a must. Their carbonara makes me want to move to London. The portofino starter is incredibly delicious as well. And the staff is extremely nice!! 💯
Read morePros: Delicious food, Excellent service
Cons: None
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Benjammas
Points +615
Don't pasta opportunity - Edit
Completely vegan, freshly made pasta, excellent service, delicious food.
Read morePros: Fresh pasta, Friendly staff, Nice atmosphere
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JenniferJinnette
Points +74
My favorite meal in London - Edit
I was the most excited about trying this restaurant on our London trip and it didn’t disappoint! I studied the menu beforehand and knew I wanted to try the Sgt. Pepper. It was everything I hoped it would be. Warm and creamy and delicious!
Read morePros: All vegan, Cozy
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mgbarnes070803
Points +22
Great food & great service! - Edit
Nice restaurant environment. Friendly staff. Amazing food. Great wine. Good location. Highly recommended!
Read morePros: Great service , Good wine
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