Pastaus brings the theatre of fresh pasta to the heart of Valletta — authentic Italian craft, Mediterranean ingredients and a buzzy, informal table.
Great pasta starts with craft: dough worked by hand, shapes chosen for the sauce, and recipes that respect where they come from.
The experience stays relaxed. Come for a quick plate, a long dinner, a celebration or simply because fresh pasta sounds like the right answer.
Discover our story →Part of the joy is choosing. Different shapes hold sauce differently, changing texture, bite and the whole plate.
Make the handmade process part of the experience — flour, dough, shape, sauce, plate.
Historic Valletta outside. Buzzy, informal hospitality inside. A restaurant with a real sense of place.
Wine, pasta and the kind of meal that becomes longer than planned.
Birthdays, corporate dinners, celebrations and group dining — with tailored menus and a setting that feels social rather than formal.
Plan an EventVisitMalta lists Passione Italiana in Valletta on 23 October 2026, featuring opera arias and Neapolitan songs.
VisitMalta lists The Ave Maria: A Lunchtime Journey Through Sacred Music in Valletta on 20 October 2026.
Pasta alla Gricia is a Roman classic built around guanciale, Pecorino Romano D.O.P. and pepper.
A selection of public guest reviews from Google.
“Anytime is a good time at Pastaus. My go to when I come to Valletta for a dinner and a movie night.”
“goooood”
“(Translated by Google) I really liked Pastause; it has a friendly atmosphere, good prices, and a wide variety of dishes. I tried the four-cheese pasta with almond sauce, and it was delicious. I also really appreciated the service; I have difficulty speaking English, so Marcelo, one of the waiters, helped me communicate. (Original) Me gustó mucho pastause, tiene un ambiente amigable, buenos precios y variedad. Probé la pasta 4 quesos con salsa de almedra, fue delicioso, además valoro mucho la atención, se me dificulta hablar en inglés así que Marcelo, uno de los meseros me ayudó a comunicarme.”
“(Translated by Google) Everything was delicious, the service, the pasta, and even the beer… I would definitely return. (Original) Todo muy rico, la atención, la pasta y hasta la cerveza… regresaría sin dudarlo.”
“Excellent server and speedy service! Would recommend, well priced and good portions.”
“(Translated by Google) Very good pasta, I recommend it!! (Original) Bardzo dobry makaron, polecam!!”
“(Translated by Google) Fresh pasta, a variety of pasta shapes. Excellent (Original) Pâtes fraïches ,different choix de pâtes . Excelent”
“The food was absolutely delicious and the service was great. Gracias a Marcelo”
“(Translated by Google) I highly recommend it! Delicious pasta. Great atmosphere and incredibly friendly service! (Original) Polecam serdecznie! Przepyszny makaron. Wspaniała atmosfera i przemiła obsługa!”
“(Translated by Google) A wonderful experience, full of professionalism and excellent dishes. As an Italian, I ordered a plate of carbonara, and it was the best carbonara I've ever eaten. My compliments go to the professionalism of the staff, who are super kind and professional. (Original) Bellissimo esperienza ricca di professionalità e ottimi piatti. Da italiana ho ordinato un piatto di carbonara ed è stata la migliore carbonara che io abbia mai mangiato. Ho un complimento va alla professionalità dello staff,super gentile e professionale”
“The place is cozy, the service is fast and the staff is very friendly.”
“This place is amazing. The pasta was really really good and fresh. It’s a bit small but for sure worth waiting couple minutes to get a table!”
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