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
logorrhoea
Points +76
Nice carbonara - Edit
Popped in for a quick lunch on a Friday and was spoilt for choice with the types of pasta and sauces. Ended up trying the carbonara as this is something I have struggled to make myself at home as a vegan. If you’re a purist, it’s worth noting that this is a veganised version of a creamy carbonara. The sauce was lovely, the ‘lardons’ realistic.
Read moreIt’s not the cheapest of options but neither is it the most expensive, and I’m happy to pay a bit extra to eat at a totally vegan restaurant, especially an independent business.
Pros: Totally vegan, Lots of choice, Friendly service
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lauraakingg
Points +1148
Get the portofino with bread - Edit
100% worth the price it was incredible! I also had the green velvet which was delicious and espresso martini was so creamy!!
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xyjiang
Points +153
expect vegan pasta - Edit
It's a place specialised in vg pasta so don't expect too much.
Read moreIt has an decent range of options, but most of them uses processed vg meat substitute. The pasta is made fresh I think which is good, but the final product is just how you would cook your pasta but with the meat substitute and plant based cheese tbh. I can taste which product was used which is understandable but still a small let down for an eating-out experience. Portions were somewhat small, need to order 3 pastas for 2 people, so it's not cheap with service altogether. I truly believe vegan pasta has more potential than what this place offers..
Updated from previous review on 2023-03-15
Pros: good range of options, handmade fresh pasta
Cons: not inventive, too much pre-made meat substitute
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gexrgiia
Points +139
lush!! - Edit
so hard to choose a dish because they all sounded so amazing! the sgt pepper (cacio e pepe) was amazing, but the desserts were the best thing! we had tiramisu and the ice cream was insane, as well as the mini biscoff filled donuts - obviously amazing!
Read morePros: fully vegan, lots of options, lovely atmosphere + staff
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samjackmartin
Points +341
Great salad amazing donut dessert - Edit
I ordered the ceaser salad on a whim as a starter for my wife and I to share. It was huge and delicious, far more than would be reasonable to expect for a humble ceaser salad. I ordered the tiramisu which was fine but rather more layers of ladyfingers than I like in my tiramisu. My wife’s donuts on the other hand were to die for. I thought it a rather odd choice for a dessert item in a restaurant but they were the most moreish and comforting dessert I’ve had in a very long time. Would come back for those alone!
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xannikinsx
Points +189
Delicious vegan pasta - Edit
We have been eyeing up Pastan for quite some time but our trips to London never lined up with their opening hours so when we finally aligned, we had to book.
Read moreThe restaurant is beautiful and immaculately clean. We had an early sitting as we had a trip to the theatre booked.
We ordered deep fried gnocchi with pomodoro sauce, a dolce vita with added shiitake mushrooms and a green velvet.
We asked for all the food to come at the same time which wasn’t a problem.
The food was prepared and served promptly and everything was delicious. The pomodoro on the gnocchi was the perfect balance of sweet and savoury. The green velvet was light, refreshing but still filling.
We did not leave disappointed and we are keen to come back!
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emsher
Points +837
Delicious Homemade Pasta - Edit
We absolutely loved every aspect of our dinner at Pastan! The service was very friendly, the chef brought out the appetizers and mains himself which was a nice touch. We were blown away by the loaded gnocchi appetizer with the pepper sauce, the absolute highlight of our meal! The chocolate orange espresso martini was the perfect combination of flavors too. Our mains were the ravioli and the Catalonia, both were cooked perfectly al dente and the sauces were delicious. We had the tiramisu for dessert, tasted more like a cheesecake-style tiramisu so it was quite dense and rich. A bit pricey but you get what you pay for in terms of quality and we left feeling very full! We will certainly be back to Pastan!
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Stefanini
Points +961
The food is amazing! - Edit
Staff was really kind to us, and the pasta was the best!
Read morePros: So many dishes to choose from, All delicious , Very kind staff
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VivaLAarte
Points +4641
Great place - Edit
This restaurant serves great food and has a really nice atmosphere. The pasta is self-made. Very friendly staff.
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ssc10
Points +16
Great venue - Edit
Great small venue. Gorgeous fresh vegan food.
Read moreNot their fault influencers/critics next to us constantly flashing phones making videos spoilt it for us.even when pointed out how bright camera flashes were. We didn't even stay for dessert or more drinks as they were a nightmare. Such a shame and know nothing you can do as a venue about it. Would have asked to move if we weren't already eating.
Pros: Gorgeous fresh tasting food, Great exclusive vegan venue, Would recommend
Cons: Unfortunate who was then seated nest to us
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peachykeen32
Points +197
it was ok - Edit
While the staff were very friendly and the overall atmosphere of the restaurant was nice, I was a little disappointed with the food. I ordered the spaghetti carbonara, but was disappointed to find that the noodles were too thick and felt more like udon noodles than spaghetti. The flavor of the dish was also a little bland.
Read moreDespite these issues, the food was still enjoyable and I appreciated that it was all vegan. However, I do wish that the dish had been better executed. Overall, the restaurant has a lot of potential and I would recommend it for the vegan options and friendly staff, but I would suggest trying something other than the spaghetti carbonara.
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vgnsofia
Points +200
My favourite restaurant - Edit
So so happy to hear Pastan are opening a permanent location in Bristol! Everything about this vegan restaurant is perfection 🍝🌱 #Veganuary
Read morePros: 100% vegan, Family run , Amazing vegan cheese!
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Ricardo
Points +19394
Delicious pasta and excellent service - Edit
I had the pumpkin tortellinis and the tiramisu.
Read moreBoth were good; but I really enjoyed the pasta.
Portions were also fair.
Everything is homemade, and the staff makes you feel welcome.
So if you are planning to be in the area during lunch/dinner time, don't miss it!
The only point to improve for me, it's that they don't serve hot drinks, so no coffee or tea for having after your food.
Pros: yummy, excellent service, good value
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maddyhal
Points +72
Delicious pasta and lovely staff - Edit
My boyfriend and I came here on New Year’s Eve and we had such a good experience. The waiter and chef (co-owners) were so nice & it was really fun. It was the best vegan pasta I’ve had and the mini doughnuts were also delish
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EarthlingBridget
Points +354
Wow - Edit
Wowee. Took one bite of my starter, the pepper gnocchi and just wow! I absolutely will be recommending this to my vegan and non-vegan friends. I also had the Caspian sea pasta and doughnut balls and it was genuinely incredible. I will definitely be returning
Read morePros: All vegan, Tasty as heck, Nice vibe
Cons: None!!
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alfieroberts1
Points +82
Beyond incredible - couldn’t recommend more - Edit
The owners are such a lovely couple. The food is excellent quality, and everything we had was so nice. I’d come here everyday if I could.
Read moreI recommend the mini donuts and the avo and lime ice cream.
Huge number of amazing high quality options.
Couldn’t recommend this place more!
Pros: A load of amazing vegan options, The owners are so lovely, The food is incredible and such high quality
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jonjourno
Points +91
Excellent Italian. Plenty of pastas and magnificent vegan mozzarella - Edit
Always great, we go most weeks at least once.
Read morePros: Best vegan mozzarella ever tried , Lots of great pastas, Fab owner
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elenamackay06
Points +138
Delish - Edit
Best filling vegan pasta! Mini donuts were also a hit.
Read morePros: Vegan
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EllenBlane
Points +517
Great for pasta lovers! - Edit
If you’re anything like me and are a pasta lover, I would recommend putting Pastan at the top of your list. Really lovely atmosphere, fresh delicious pasta and good service (albeit a little slow as only one waiter, so make sure you allow time). My fiancé and I had the Mushroom Stroganoff (Chef’s Special) and Dolce Vita (carbonara). Both were amazing! My only comment is I would have liked them to be hotter, but we did share dishes so used side plates that weren’t warmed which probably impacted this more. The star of the show was the dessert - we had the 9 Specula’s (Biscoff) mini doughnut balls, which were hot and filled with Biscoff.
Read moreMake sure you also book before hand as it was booked up, which was really cool to see!
Updated from previous review on 2022-12-13
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Aisling94
Points +168
Fresh pasta and amazing service - Edit
I've been to pastan countless times and every time the food is delicious and the service is amazing.
Read moreThey're great with big bookings too, we've booked as a group of 6 or more and always had great quality food arrive on time.
There's classic dishes and more modern, dishes- all fresh and good portion sizes too.
Pros: Good portion sizes and good price, Fresh pasta, Great service
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CryHavoc362
Points +120
Pasta to die for. - Edit
We first tried pastan in a small market stall in camden and were so happy to see they had a proper restrant so we're excited to try and honestly if you love pasta this is the place for you. Beautiful meals, cute setting and friendly staff make for a perfect experience. Personally I think the prices are great for what you get considering you are in London.
Read morePros: Fully vegan, High quality , Great pasta
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Crackerscrack
Points +293
What dreams are made of!! - Edit
We’ve been meaning to go here for months and oh my it was worth the wait. It was FANTASTIC!! We whey over ordered but went home with doggy bags.
Read moreThe food was exceptional and the service was amazing. Can’t wait to back
Pros: Great wide vegan menu, Wonderful service , Super tasty
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spyralnode
Points +195
Always delicious - Edit
I have been to Pastan 3 times, each time bringing someone new with me because that's how much I've liked it. The chef, the servers, they are all friendly and welcoming, and the space has an open kitchen which also makes it pretty fun!
Read moreI've sampled most of their menu by now and I'll say their cacio e pepe has a very thin sauce, but other than that everything has been brilliant, especially their specials - I tried the mushroom stroganoff and the asparagus and lemon orzo, so if they have specials on that day you're in for a treat.
My favourites are the carbonara and the tomato and basil one. For dessert, both the tiramisu and the doughnuts are super tasty! The tiramisu comes with ice cream which is a bit weird, but I like ice cream and it's a good one so I will take it! I'd prefer a larger portion of the tiramisu instead but not gonna complain about this one. The doughnuts always come out hot with an oozing biscoff inside. The pasta is consistently cooked to perfection.
Pros: Pasta is consistently cooked to perfection, Desserts are super tasty, The specials
Cons: No wine by the glass listed in the menu, Tiramisu could be larger instead of with ice cream, Sometimes loud noises from the kitchen
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PatrickHennessey
Points +38
Incredible food and amazing service! - Edit
Went here late last year and the food was incredible. Since going vegan I dont think I have had such indulgent pasta. It was incredible, and the stuffed biscoff donuts were amazing
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salpm989
Points +32
Holy crap - Edit
This place is absolutely phenomenal. Fantastic food, immaculate vibes.
Read moreNo notes
Pros: Mostly nut free!!!, Good portion sizing , Kind staff
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DL2021
Points +62
Wonderful! - Edit
Love this place!! It’s a small unpretentious restaurant with good quality fresh produce. We had a gorgeous three course meal- enjoyed every bite. Will be coming back for sure.
Read morePros: Beautiful fresh home made pasta, The vegan mozzarella is a must! , The donuts are incredible!!
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AntonioGrande
Points +28
Sneaky carbon offset charge - Edit
It's ridiculous that a fixed carbon offset charge is added to the bill. It's not announced. It's not expected. It doesn't correlate in any way with caused emissions. No word on when these charges are paid out.
Read moreAnd they have the courage to call them donations. A theft for their vanity.
Have the courage to include them in the prices if you must!
Else get rid of them and apologize.
You lost all of us as customers.
Cons: Bad service from waiter, Expensive tiramisu yet tiny portion , Tiramisu served with ice-cream makes no sense
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