Pastaio restaurant in Soho, London
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Pastaio is a fresh pasta restaurant on Ganton Street in Soho, two minutes from Oxford Circus, with the pasta made by hand every morning.

About Pastaio

Pastaio is a fresh pasta restaurant on Ganton Street, two minutes from Oxford Circus, opened by chef Stevie Parle in 2017. The pasta is made by hand every morning. On weekdays from noon until 6pm, £15 buys a pasta, a salad and a small tiramisu.

For Christmas, the Christmas Lunch opens with Wildfarmed focaccia, burrata with chilli and oregano, 'nduja devils on horseback and squash caponata. A pasta each follows, from beef and porcini bolognese to cacio e pepe, then a scoop of ice cream. Penne Christmas adds fennel, clementine and raw Brussels sprouts to the antipasti, gnocchi with Brussels sprouts, pancetta, chestnut and fontina to the pastas, a whole lobster linguine to pre-order, and tiramisu.

On the Pastaio set menu

Recent courses have included Pastaio x Wildfarmed focaccia, Slow cooked tomato sauce, basil, Parmesan, tagliolini, Scoop of ice cream, Burrata, extra virgin olive oil, chilli, oregano, salt and Squash, walnuts, garlic, butter, casarecce. The menu changes, so treat these as the shape of it rather than a promise.

Nearest stations to Pastaio

  • Oxford Circus 2 min walk
  • Piccadilly Circus 7 min walk
  • Tottenham Court Road 10 min walk

Where is Pastaio

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FAQ

How much is the set menu at Pastaio?

The set menu at Pastaio is £15 for 3 courses. The price is the same on every day the set menu is served (Mon–Fri), and it is set by Pastaio directly, not by All Set.

When is the Pastaio set menu served?

Pastaio serves its set menu lunch, between 12pm to 6pm. The set menu runs on the following days: Mon–Fri.

Is the Pastaio set menu the same food as the à la carte?

Yes. The Pastaio set menu comes from the same kitchen as the à la carte, using the same ingredients. The set menu offers a tighter selection, typically 3 courses, at a flat price.

How do I book the set menu at Pastaio?

Book directly with Pastaio via the "Book a table" button above (it links to Pastaio's own reservation system). On All Set, every booking is direct with the restaurant, and All Set takes no commission.

Is service charge included in the Pastaio set menu?

No. Pastaio adds a discretionary 13.5% service charge to the bill, as its menu states, so the set menu from £15 comes to £17.03 a head with service, before drinks. A discretionary charge can be taken off the bill on request, and by law all of it goes to the staff. Service charge, supplements and deposits explained.

Can I book the set menu at Pastaio for a group?

The Festive menu at Pastaio is served for groups of up to 14. The Festive menu at Pastaio is served for groups of up to 14. Larger parties are booked with Pastaio directly, usually through its private dining team.

Does Pastaio have a Christmas menu in 2026?

Yes. The Christmas Lunch at Pastaio is £29 a head for three courses, for groups of up to 14. The Penne Christmas at Pastaio is £38 a head for three courses, for groups of up to 14. Each is booked through Pastaio’s own booking page, and December evenings are the first tables to go. Every Christmas set menu in London.

What's on the Christmas menu at Pastaio?

Christmas Lunch

Antipasti

  • Pastaio x Wildfarmed focaccia
  • Burrata, extra virgin olive oil, chilli, oregano, salt
  • 'Nduja devils on horseback
  • Squash caponata, tomato, olive, pine nut, raisin, mint

Pasta (1 per person)

  • Slow cooked tomato sauce, basil, Parmesan, tagliolini
  • Regenerative farmed beef & porcini bolognese, Parmesan, tagliatelle
  • Squash, walnuts, garlic, butter, casarecce
  • Cavolo nero, new season Capezzana, chilli, paccheri
  • Wild mushroom, butter, lemon zest, parsley, Parmesan, casarecce
  • Cacio e pepe, Tellicherry pepper, pecorino, spaghetti

Dessert

  • Scoop of ice cream

Penne Christmas

Antipasti

  • Pastaio x Wildfarmed focaccia
  • Burrata, extra virgin olive oil, chilli, oregano, salt
  • 'Nduja devils on horseback
  • Squash caponata, tomato, olive, pine nut, raisin, mint
  • Fennel, clementine, raw Brussels sprouts

Pasta (1 per person)

  • Whole lobster linguine for 1 (+£13.50pp) or for 2 to share (+£15pp), tomato, chilli, white wine, parsley (must be pre-ordered)
  • Slow cooked tomato sauce, basil, Parmesan, tagliolini
  • Regenerative farmed beef & porcini bolognese, Parmesan, tagliatelle
  • Squash, walnuts, garlic, butter, casarecce
  • Cavolo nero, new season Capezzana, chilli, paccheri
  • Brussels sprouts, pancetta, chestnut, fontina, gnocchi
  • Cacio e pepe, Tellicherry pepper, pecorino, spaghetti

Dessert

  • Tiramisu or ice cream

Read from Pastaio’s own festive menu, which can change before the season opens.

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Last updated: 13 November 2026

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