Pastaus
Italian fresh-pasta restaurant — handmade pasta made daily with traditional and special sauces, bites and starters, desserts in Old Theatre Street
Address: Old Theatre Street, Valletta
Phone: +356 2702 3141
Menu prices: €4–€18 · € · Median main: €12.50 · 59/59 with a published price
Italian fresh-pasta restaurant — handmade pasta made daily with traditional and special sauces, bites and starters, desserts
Bites & Starters
- Classic Bruschetta — €6.50Cherry tomatoes, basil, garlic and oregano. (V)
- Bruschetta Norma — €8.00Tomato sauce, fried aubergines and ricotta salata.
- Bruschetta ’Nduja — €8.50Calabrian ’nduja, fresh ricotta, garlic and basil.
- Bruschetta Veggie — €8.50Vegetable ratatouille and extra virgin olive oil. (V)
- Caprese Salad — €10.50Buffalo mozzarella, tomatoes, rocket, basil, Modena balsamic vinegar and oregano.
- Mixed Salad — €7.50Lettuce, rocket, cucumber, tomatoes, carrots, sweetcorn and olives. (V)
- Cheese Platter — €14.50A selection of Italian cheeses.
- Calamarata Soup — €12.50Squid and octopus, tomato sauce and croutons.
- Fried Calamari — €13.50Fried squid served with salad and Caesar mayonnaise.
- Mussel Soup — €12.00Mussels, tomatoes, garlic, white wine, parsley and pepper.
Traditional Sauces
- Garlic, Oil & Chilli (Starter) (Traditional Sauces) — €8.50Garlic, olive oil, chilli, breadcrumbs and parsley. (V)
- Garlic, Oil & Chilli (Main) (Traditional Sauces) — €10.00Garlic, olive oil, chilli, breadcrumbs and parsley. (V)
- Fresh Tomato Sauce & Basil (Starter) (Traditional Sauces) — €9.00(V)
- Fresh Tomato Sauce & Basil (Main) (Traditional Sauces) — €10.50(V)
- Norma (Starter) (Traditional Sauces) — €11.50Fresh tomato sauce, fried aubergines, ricotta salata and basil.
- Norma (Main) (Traditional Sauces) — €13.50Fresh tomato sauce, fried aubergines, ricotta salata and basil.
- Ragù Bolognese (Starter) (Traditional Sauces) — €12.00Fresh tomato sauce, Minced Meat, celery, onions, carrots, bayleaves
- Ragù Bolognese (Main) (Traditional Sauces) — €14.00Fresh tomato sauce, Minced Meat, celery, onions, carrots, bayleaves
- Carbonara (Starter) (Traditional Sauces) — €12.50Eggs, guanciale, black pepper and Pecorino Romano DOP.
- Carbonara (Main) (Traditional Sauces) — €14.50Eggs, guanciale, black pepper and Pecorino Romano DOP.
- Amatriciana (Starter) (Traditional Sauces) — €12.50Fresh tomato sauce, guanciale, wine, black pepper and Pecorino Romano DOP.
- Amatriciana (Main) (Traditional Sauces) — €14.50Fresh tomato sauce, guanciale, wine, black pepper and Pecorino Romano DOP.
- Cacio e Pepe (Starter) (Traditional Sauces) — €12.00Pecorino Romano DOP and black pepper.
- Cacio e Pepe (Main) (Traditional Sauces) — €14.00Pecorino Romano DOP and black pepper.
- Gricia (Starter) (Traditional Sauces) — €12.00Guanciale, Pecorino Romano DOP and black pepper.
- Gricia (Main) (Traditional Sauces) — €14.00Guanciale, Pecorino Romano DOP and black pepper.
- Arrabbiata (Starter) (Traditional Sauces) — €11.00Fresh tomato sauce, chilli, olives and Pecorino Romano DOP.
- Arrabbiata (Main) (Traditional Sauces) — €12.50Fresh tomato sauce, chilli, olives and Pecorino Romano DOP.
- Quattro Formaggi (Starter) (Traditional Sauces) — €13.00Four-cheese cream and almonds.
- Quattro Formaggi (Main) (Traditional Sauces) — €15.00Four-cheese cream and almonds.
- Basil Pesto (Starter) (Traditional Sauces) — €11.00Basil, Parmigiano Reggiano, extra virgin olive oil, pine nuts and garlic.
- Basil Pesto (Main) (Traditional Sauces) — €13.50Basil, Parmigiano Reggiano, extra virgin olive oil, pine nuts and garlic.
- All’Alfredo (Starter) (Traditional Sauces) — €8.50Butter and Parmigiano Reggiano.
- All’Alfredo (Main) (Traditional Sauces) — €10.00Butter and Parmigiano Reggiano.
Special Sauces
- Pesto Siciliano (Starter) (Special Sauces) — €11.00Almonds, ricotta salata, garlic, tomatoes, basil and freshly ground pepper.
- Pesto Siciliano (Main) (Special Sauces) — €13.00Almonds, ricotta salata, garlic, tomatoes, basil and freshly ground pepper.
- Salmonette (Starter) (Special Sauces) — €15.00Fresh salmon, cherry tomatoes, garlic, parsley and orange zest.
- Salmonette (Main) (Special Sauces) — €17.00Fresh salmon, cherry tomatoes, garlic, parsley and orange zest.
- Calamaroctopus (Starter) (Special Sauces) — €15.00Squid, octopus, tomato sauce, pistachios and parsley.
- Calamaroctopus (Main) (Special Sauces) — €17.00Squid, octopus, tomato sauce, pistachios and parsley.
- Sausage in Sicily (Starter) (Special Sauces) — €14.00Sicilian sausage, mushrooms, garlic and pistachios.
- Sausage in Sicily (Main) (Special Sauces) — €16.50Sicilian sausage, mushrooms, garlic and pistachios.
- Alfredo & Truffle (Starter) (Special Sauces) — €15.00Truffle, butter and Parmigiano Reggiano.
- Alfredo & Truffle (Main) (Special Sauces) — €17.50Truffle, butter and Parmigiano Reggiano.
- Four Cheeses & ’Nduja (Starter) (Special Sauces) — €14.50Four-cheese cream and Calabrian ’nduja.
- Four Cheeses & ’Nduja (Main) (Special Sauces) — €16.50Four-cheese cream and Calabrian ’nduja.
- Vegan Ragù (Starter) (Special Sauces) — €12.00Aubergines, peppers, courgettes, carrots, celery, leek cream and mint.
- Vegan Ragù (Main) (Special Sauces) — €13.50Aubergines, peppers, courgettes, carrots, celery, leek cream and mint.
- Tarantina (Starter) (Special Sauces) — €15.00Mussels, tomatoes, garlic, white wine, parsley and black pepper.
- Tarantina (Main) (Special Sauces) — €17.00Mussels, tomatoes, garlic, white wine, parsley and black pepper.
- I Love Malta (Starter) (Special Sauces) — €15.00Rabbit, celery, onion, bay leaf, rosemary, carrots, peas and white wine.
- I Love Malta (Main) (Special Sauces) — €17.00Rabbit, celery, onion, bay leaf, rosemary, carrots, peas and white wine.
- King Prawns (Starter) (Special Sauces) — €16.00Prawns, courgettes, garlic and parsley.
- King Prawns (Main) (Special Sauces) — €18.00Prawns, courgettes, garlic and parsley.
Desserts
- Cannolo Siciliano — €5.00
- Tiramisù — €6.00
- Lemon Sorbet (V) (Desserts) — €4.00
- Panna Cotta — €6.00
- Panna Cotta with Rum Babà — €7.50