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Pastan Barbican

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👍👍 I am not vegan but I have to say, this vegan restaurant is SO AMAZING! It is the best pasta I have ever had, and the service there was just FANTASTIC! I really enjoyed the dinner there! Just a little bit pricy, but in London that is fair enough. Wonderful experience, I would definitely recommend thi... People often mention pasta, vegan, great, good, delicious, friendly, amazing, time, service, restaurant,


Address

12-14 St John St, Barbican, London EC1M 4AY, United Kingdom

Website

www.pastan.co.uk

Contact

+44 20 7998 4242

Rating on Google Maps

4.80 (219 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Sunday: 12 to 4 pm
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 12 to 2:30 pm, 5 to 9 pm
  • Wednesday: 12 to 2:30 pm, 5 to 9 pm
  • Thursday: 12 to 2:30 pm, 5 to 9 pm
  • Friday: 12 to 3 pm, 5 to 9:30 pm
  • Saturday: 12 to 3 pm, 5 to 9:30 pm

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  • 5/5 Tasvi S. 1 year ago on Google
    YUM! Had such a delicious meal here at Pastan today. We absolutely loved all the food we had there. The fried gnocchi for starters was delicious - we had it with the cacio e pepe sauce which was again amazing!! We thought it would be greasy as it’s fried, but it really wasn’t. I recommend getting a side of this sauce for the rest of your meal as it’s soooo yum!! Then we got the pumpkin and sage tortellini, and the green pea and mint ravioli. Both were divine and delicious. Such unique but hearty flavours - some of the best pasta!! The green ravioli was really good with the vegan cashew Parmesan sprinkled on top Finally, we got the biscoff donuts for dessert - we asked for 2 as we didn’t want 6, but they were SO delicious we ordered another 2 😂 they are unreal - and a must have!!! The vibe and place is so lovely, non pretentious and generally quite chill. Great for a lunch or dinner spot. Service was excellent, and the owner was so lovely!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sara P. 2 years ago on Google
    We came at lunch time, so the menu was a little smaller and we had the place to ourselves but the food was delicious and the service really friendly. The caesar salad, although it may seem quite healthy, was a whole meal with deepfried gnocchi, shiitake mushrooms, vegan lardon and chicken. My friend enjoyed the Cacio e Pepe. Highlight: add the mini doughnuts to your lunch menu, they were amaaaazing!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Federica M. 2 years ago on Google
    Cute, non pretentious, decently priced vegan spot for pasta lovers 👌🏻 I was kinda in a mood so I decided to treat myself to a lunch out, it definitely improved my mood, the vibe is calm and friendly, Food is great… recommended 😇
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Blaker L. 1 year ago on Google
    I am not vegan but I have to say, this vegan restaurant is SO AMAZING! It is the best pasta I have ever had, and the service there was just FANTASTIC! I really enjoyed the dinner there! Just a little bit pricy, but in London that is fair enough. Wonderful experience, I would definitely recommend this restaurant to everyone!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Thyago F. 1 year ago on Google
    This is the 3rd Pastan location I visit, and they are still amazing. Great vegan pasta and great atmosphere and friendly staff. Carbonara is always my choice and this time I had fried gnocchi as a starter and they were great.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lidiane T. 1 year ago on Google
    A true gem!! My partner and I went to this restaurant twice during the trip. It was by far the best pasta I've ever had and the starters are also delicious! High-quality food without harming other beings 💚 And the staff is extremely kind. This place made me want to live in London! 🥺
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Nikhil 7 months ago on Google
    A lovely little pasta place between Farringdon and Barbican. The waiters were friendly and considerate. The food was tasty and not too badly prices. All the food is vegan or vegetarian with gluten free options available too. The reason this place gets inly 4 stars is because there was nothing special or a wow factor, and sitting on plastic chairs wasn't the comfiest dining experience.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Daniela B. 8 months ago on Google
    We just had dinner . Was fully booked but they gave us an option to have dinner for one hour and half . I am very happy to be able to have this opportunity. Impressive. The food was a remake to a vegan option and was very hard to chose as was looking all so great . The lady did advice us few options and a very good quality red wine . Amazing experience I must say and cannot wait to go back . So tasty and the staff amazing. ❤️
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jua L. 6 months ago on Google
    Went there the second time in less than a month (I don’t usually go to the same place as there are so many places to try out there). Also, I’ve been like, “well, I can make delicious pasta myself at home, and Italian food isn’t very vegan friendly…”, but know what? This place won! I tasted 6 different pasta menus in 2 visits and all of them were incredible. The feeling was same as when I tasted them in slow food credited restaurants in Italy. The little ball-shaped donuts are also a must-try. Staff are attentive and happy, service was timely.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rya A. 1 year ago on Google
    Easily the best pasta I have ever had! My boyfriend took me here for a surprise meal for my 30th and it was incredible. The staff were friendly and cheerful and our waiter was so attentive. The food was so yum that I will be raving about it for months and I cannot wait to bring more people here when I’m next in London! Well worth the trip.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Niamh M. 2 years ago on Google
    Don’t know what was better the service or food! Every dish was so delicious and staff were super attentive. Can’t wait to go back! Definitely recommend the fried gnocchi and ravioli.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Katherine T M. 1 year ago on Google
    Best Vegan Italian restaurant in town! All dishes are incredible, but the Burrata, Caesar Salad and Carbonara have a special space in my heart. The restaurant is a bit pricey if you want 3 courses + drinks. Please make a booking before going because it's pretty popular.

  • 4/5 Lily L. 1 year ago on Google
    The gnnocci appetizer and desserts were great! Some things were a little bland, like the cashew parmesan and the mayo in the nuggets appetizer. Service was great, atmosphere was nice. But felt very cold next to the window seating

  • 5/5 Antonio L. 1 year ago on Google
    We visited Pastan twice. The first time we did not have a booking and we were not let in even though there seemed to be some free tables. The second time we had a booking. Overall, the food was pretty good. All the three of us were happy with our respective pastas & the starter was good too. Prices are fair. On the negative side, we felt that the customer service could be improved. The waiter (a young guy, I forgot his name) was not very proactive so the chef ended up cooking AND serving the food which is not great. On top of that, the restaurant looks really old and needs a refurbishment. Overall, positive experience and good food but mediocre customer service.

  • 5/5 Yael van E. 2 years ago on Google
    Stumbled upon this place by chance, and I'm so glad I chose to eat there. Great & super fresh food and wonderful service. They made sure I felt right at home while traveling alone.

  • 4/5 Marie 6 months ago on Google
    I went here for a dinner on a Saturday night - had the tomatoes, bread and side veg to start - which were all great and would highly recommend. We really had high expectations of the pasta but were left a little disappointed. I had the summer special Formentura which was a lot spicer than expected which kind of dominated the taste that the tomato or pepper didn’t come through. My friend wanted the carbonara and it wasn’t available so she had the Mac and cheese - pasta used wasn’t Mac and she felt it was ok but nothing special. Overall lovely restaurant and great friendly staff but the pasta didn’t deliver this time

  • 5/5 Janine T. 8 months ago on Google
    Absolutely amazing!! I would love to have been able to try more dishes - if they could offer a tasting menu so we could it would be amazing! Loved the Mac n cheese! We had the gnocchi and the Caesar salad for starter and they were amazing. The portions for main are huge…in hind sight ordering three mains between the two of us was probably too much 🤣

  • 5/5 Sarny G. 7 months ago on Google
    Sensational food. So so good. I don't normally get excited about pasta but the flavours here are out of this world. Our party of four left our plates clean. I went for the Mon Cheri which had a gorgeous sweet sour taste similar to tamarind. We opted to try as many desserts as possible which didn't disappoint. The biscof I doughnuts surprised us the most.

  • 5/5 Nicola K. 6 months ago on Google
    Fantastic food, excellent team and great atmosphere. Came with a group of ten midweek and the team here were so great. Food was quick to come out, drinks were good (try the espresso martini) and settling the bill was easy. We'll be back!

  • 4/5 Nadine S. 1 year ago on Google
    Such a cute spot! Not huge, but nicely done. Good menu choices and I was very happy with my shiitake Caesar salad. Tasty and a good portion size too. I’d come back here for sure.

  • 5/5 Bianca G. 2 years ago on Google
    What an experience. Warm welcome from Sierra, amazing relaxed atmosphere and THE FOOD. I've had many vegan pasta dishes but these are the best I've ever had. Highly recommend the doughnuts too. If you're considering going, do it. It's a must.

  • 5/5 Anthony B. 4 months ago on Google
    A really lovely place. The food was well made and came quickly, and at a decent price. We spent around £25 pp for a main and a shared starter. Our host was very attentive and helpful. Will be back next time we're in the area.

  • 5/5 Naomi K. 4 months ago on Google
    Was shocked at how well they do vegan pasta. It’s really some of the best I’ve ever had! I wish I could come here everyday. And the staff were extremely nice and helpful with recommendations!

  • 5/5 James C. 3 months ago on Google New
    Some of the best pasta I’ve ever had. Staff were so friendly too. Very good experience, would recommend to anyone.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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