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Experience authentic Sicilian flavour with our Pesto Siciliano, made from toasted almonds, salty ricotta salata, fresh garlic, and fragrant basil. Creamy, rich, and bursting with flavor, it’s perfect for spaghetti, penne, fusilli, and all your favorite pasta dishes.
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Pastaus Homemade Pasta
Whether you’re craving creamy Cacio e Pepe, bold Nduja Four Cheese, or a vegan pesto twist, our pasta is crafted fresh daily with love and the finest Mediterranean ingredients. Pair it with a glass of our curated Italian wine and soak in the cosy, buzzy atmosphere—whether you’re dining in Valletta’s charming downtown.
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Pastaus in Valletta Malta, is bustling with activity as a beloved spot for fresh, handmade pasta and Mediterranean cuisine.
Culinary Offerings: Pastaus continues to focus on crafting authentic, high-quality pasta dishes using traditional techniques and premium ingredients, inspired by Mediterranean flavours and chef Massimo Abbate.
Their menu features a variety of fresh pastas, like tagliatelle, and gluten-free options, paired with sauces such as fresh tomato with basil, carbonara, or seafood-based options like squid and octopus. They also offer curated wine pairings to complement the dishes, with a focus on Italian and Sicilian varieties.
Recent posts highlight specialties like Octopus and squid pasta, pasta a la Norma, Cacio e pepe truffle.
Dining Experience:
The restaurant maintain a vibrant, informal atmosphere, perfect for casual meals, romantic dinners, or group events.
Customers can choose their pasta type and sauce at the counter, with dishes prepared fresh to order. Reviews praise the lively vibe, especially in Valletta’s strada stretta area, and the attentive, friendly staff.
Recent Buzz: Social media and reviews from early 2025 show Pastaus as a go-to spot for both locals and tourists. Diners rave about dishes like the Etna pasta, Sicilian cannolo with goat ricotta, and the overall quality of the food. The restaurant has earned a Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice award for its consistent excellence, ranking highly among Valletta’s dining options.
Events and Accessibility: Pastaus caters to various occasions, offering private dining options and group menus for celebrations or corporate gatherings. They accommodate dietary needs with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free choices.
The restaurant operates daily from 12:00 PM to 11:00 PM, with reservations recommended due to high demand, especially in Valletta.
Sustainability and Community: Pastaus emphasizes sustainability by sourcing from local farmers and minimizing kitchen waste, aligning with their commitment to quality and tradition. They also engage with the community through their social media presence, showcasing their culinary creations and welcoming atmosphere.
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Carbonara is one of Italy’s most recognised pasta dishes, yet the traditional recipe is remarkably focused: pasta, guanciale, egg, Pecorino Romano and black pepper.
Traditional Carbonara is associated with Rome and uses eggs and cheese to create its creamy texture. The sauce is not based on cream. Instead, the warmth of the pasta helps emulsify egg, Pecorino Romano and pasta water into a glossy coating.
Guanciale is cured pork jowl. As it cooks, it releases flavourful fat and develops crisp edges, giving Carbonara much of its characteristic savoury depth.
Pecorino Romano brings sharp, salty flavour while freshly ground black pepper adds warmth and aroma. Together with egg and guanciale, these ingredients make the dish rich without needing a heavy sauce.
Traditional Roman-style Carbonara does not require cream. Its creamy consistency comes from the emulsion of egg, cheese and hot pasta water.
The Pastaus menu lists Carbonara with eggs, guanciale, pepper and Pecorino Romano D.O.P. Guests can pair it with a fresh pasta shape from the available Pastaus selection.
Pastaus is in Old Theatre Street, Valletta, and serves Carbonara as part of its traditional pasta sauce selection alongside Cacio e Pepe, Amatriciana and Gricia.
Yes. Carbonara is an Italian pasta dish strongly associated with Rome and the Lazio region.
Pastaus uses Pecorino Romano D.O.P. in its Carbonara.
Pastaus is built around a choose-your-pasta, choose-your-sauce concept, subject to the fresh pasta selection available.
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Pasta alla Norma
Pasta alla Norma (pasta alla norma), earlier called “pasta con le melanzane” (“pasta with eggplant”) is an Italian dish of pasta and eggplant. It is typical of Sicilian cuisine,from Catania in particular.
Main ingredients we have pasta, tomato, eggplant, ricotta salata
It is made of spaghetti or other pasta with tomato sauce, covered with slices of fried eggplant and served with grated ricotta salata cheese and often basil.
Spaghetti alle vongole is a classic Italian dish of spaghetti tossed with clams, garlic, white wine, parsley and an optional touch of chilli — light, aromatic and ideal as a starter, main or to share.
Spaghetti alle vongole is a simple seafood pasta from Italian coastal cuisine. The flavour comes from fresh clams (vongole), garlic, white wine and parsley, with chilli used optionally for heat. The emphasis is on fresh ingredients and clean, briny flavours rather than heavy sauce.
Classic preparation is straightforward: pasta is cooked until al dente while clams are steamed briefly with garlic and white wine so they open and release their juices. The pasta is then tossed with the clam cooking liquid and finished with parsley (and chilli if you like). Reserving a little pasta cooking water helps emulsify the sauce and bind the flavours.
Want to try our version of this classic? Join us at Pastaus Valletta. View our current offerings on the menu page or book a table to reserve a place.
It’s a pasta dish featuring spaghetti and clams, flavoured mainly with garlic, white wine and parsley; chilli is optional.
Yes — because it contains clams it includes shellfish. If you have an allergy or other dietary concern, please check with our team before ordering.
Traditional spaghetti contains gluten. Some kitchens can prepare a similar dish with gluten-free pasta — please ask us directly when booking or ordering.
Yes. Some cooks omit the wine or substitute a small amount of stock. If you have a preference, ask our kitchen when you place your order.
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Mille Foglie alla Crema, also known as "Napoleon," is a classic Italian dessert made of multiple thin, flaky layers of puff pastry, often dusted with powdered sugar.
Between each crispy layer, there's a generous spread of smooth and velvety pastry cream, typically flavoured with vanilla.
This dessert is a delightful combination of simplicity and elegance, ideal for those who enjoy light yet indulgent treats.
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Making Fresh Pasta
For most people, pasta falls into that category. The dried stuff you buy in the shops is cheap, the “fresh pasta” sold in supermarkets is almost horrible and slimy.
However, fresh pasta is a magical rite
Having ability to create flavors whilst making fresh pasta in a festooned with colorful space. .
Chili pasta, Squid Ink pasta, Spinach pasta changes the way you think about pasta. Add it as your favorite as a starter, main or sharing.
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2015/jan/23/how-to-make-your-own-pasta-back-to-basics-henry-dimbleby-jane-baxter