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Manchester
Northern Quarter
The Pasta Factory
The Pasta Factory Reviews

The Pasta Factory

Italian, Pizza, Mediterranean, European

Dishes priced around£13

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Reviews of The Pasta Factory (637)

Read what people think about The Pasta Factory. All restaurant reviews are written by verified Quandoo diners. Learn more about The Pasta Factory before you go by getting tips and ratings from other restaurant-goers. With real-life reviews, you can see what other diners loved about The Pasta Factory and book a table with confidence!

5.5/6

637 reviews

5.5/6

637 reviews

Food:Outstanding
Atmosphere:Excellent
Service:Excellent
Value for money:Great value
Waiting time:Exceptionally Good
Noise levels:Very pleasant
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"Excellent"
6/6
Angie M.5 years ago · 1 review

The food was absolutely delicious with a great selection for vegetarians and vegans. Service was friendly and quick, and staff were happy to make recommendations. Will definitely visit again.

"Excellent"
6/6
Christina P.5 years ago · 2 reviews

The staff were very friendly, the food was exquisite and I would highly recommend this restaurant! Really lovely atmosphere and ambiance and we will be visiting again next time we’re in Manchester.

"Excellent"
6/6
Elizabeth S.5 years ago · 1 review

Fabulous food and wine! The best pasta I’ve ever had! And great vegan options 😀 also great service, lovely waiters. Definitely recommend! Will come again!

"Excellent"
6/6
Karen M.5 years ago · 2 reviews

What a fabulous little place! Atmosphere was fantastic, and the food was divine. Attentive and helpful staff couldn’t do enough for us. Will definitely be going back!

"Excellent"
6/6
Sophie B.5 years ago · 1 review

Best pasta at this price point I've had outside on Italy. Lovely staff and so convenient for local transport and the northern quarter. La la

"Excellent"
6/6
Lynsey M.5 years ago · 1 review

Really great, fresh pasta and wonderful friendly service. Loved the wine list too! Will definitely recommend to friends and we will be back very soon.

"Excellent"
6/6
Owen H.5 years ago · 1 review

Food here is amazing. Best pasta I think I've ever had. Service was also excellent as the staff explained ever dish in detail and also wine recommendations to suit our chosen meal. Would recommend to anyone that wants an authentic pasta experience.

"Excellent"
6/6
Euan M.5 years ago · 1 review

I had heard very good things about The Pasta Factory before visiting, so I was prepared to enjoy myself. The meal I had exceeded my expectations, everything I heard was true. This place is an absolute gem. Fantastic from top to bottom. Please eat here, you will not regret it.

"Excellent"
6/6
Lee T.5 years ago · 5 reviews

Fantastic restaurant making delicious home made pasta and serving great Italian wine as well

"Very good"
5/6
Atif S.5 years ago · 1 review

Being a vegan excellent food Staff very helpful and knowledgable. Very busy and popular Glad we booked for a Saturday Certainly going back again. Thank you

"Very good"
5/6
Jordan P.5 years ago · 1 review

Enjoyable and authentic. Recommended for vegans, vegys and meat eaters too - caters for all. Good Italian craft lager selection available too. I will be back

"Excellent"
6/6
Matt K.5 years ago · 1 review

Great food and service, consistently great in both these areas. Lovey little restaurant would highly recommend for anyone who enjoys truly authentic pasta at a great price.

"Excellent"
6/6
Elizabeth D.5 years ago · 2 reviews

It’s really great here-delicious, authentic Italian food served by fun and efficient staff. It’s very popular so book to avoid disappointment. This is the second time I’ve been and it was great both times.

"Excellent"
6/6
Piergiorgio C.5 years ago · 1 review

Fantastic food and unique staff! Recommend triangoli with mushrooms and truffle...magic flavour Nice beers, coffee and very cosy environment Really good for any occasion, super

"Excellent"
6/6
Sarah H.6 years ago · 1 review

Very friendly staff, the food was lovely (had the bruschetta and the special n'duja ravioli) and the timing of the service was perfect. Fully recommend.

"Very good"
5/6
Paula T.6 years ago · 1 review

Lovely food and friendly staff. Clearly marked vegan options and good kid’s menu. like that you can buy things to take home. Will definitely go again!

"Awful"
1/6
Louise W.6 years ago · 1 review

My boyfriend got food poisoning from the mushroom ravioli. I went for my sisters birthday after having a great experience last time. However I definitely will not be visiting again.

"Excellent"
6/6
Chris H.6 years ago · 9 reviews

I’ve been to the pasta factory many times, the quality of the food is exceptional and I already rate it as one of the best restaurants in Manchester and my opinion hasn’t changed after this visit. Friendly traditional vibes in the small but intimate setting and most importantly great food and wine!

"Average"
3/6
Joe M.6 years ago · 1 review

Pasta impeccable as usual however the, usually excellent , service fell short on this visit. Left waiting for far too long by a waitress who was super attentaive to all of her other tables & had to rush out, skipping coffee, to make another appointment. Would definitely return but probably in less of a hurry than between my last visit and this most recent one.

"Excellent"
6/6
Michael E.6 years ago · 1 review

It is the best Italian restaurant I have been to in the Uk. The food, drinks and atmosphere are amazing. Strongly recommended for vegans through to meat eaters.

"Excellent"
6/6
George D.6 years ago · 4 reviews

Our friends hadn't been before and thought from the name it was going to be part of a chain. They were as wowed by the food and service as we were. Great in house pasta, beautifully informal and good beers and wines. One of our favourite places.

"Excellent"
6/6
isabel h.6 years ago · 1 review

absolutely fabulous fresh made pasta. Great advice from the restaurant staff on which pasta meal and wine choice.Would highly recommend a visit. Very reasonably priced we will visit again.

"Excellent"
6/6
Carlo D.6 years ago · 1 review

Finalmente un posto dove si può mangiare "vero" italiano, lo staff e Fabio sono stati gentilissimi e il cibo, nel mio caso, la pasta era molto buona. consigliatissimo a tutti gli amanti del carboidrato made in italy

"Good"
4/6
Sarah H.6 years ago · 1 review

The food was great as always with plenty of options to chose from. I love the relaxed atmosphere here however on this occasion the service was a little slow. The food took a long time to arrive and we were waiting too long to pay.

"Very good"
5/6
Anne p.6 years ago · 1 review

Great and friendly service from fabio enjoyed the Pasta abd bought some to bring home. Thought the menu a bit short but we gad tasty food

"Excellent"
6/6
Andie M.6 years ago · 1 review

Absolutely amazing restaurant with super friendly service. Lots of choices for those with dietary requirements, vegan and gluten free clearly labelled. Nice environment for everyone.

"Excellent"
6/6
Helen D.6 years ago · 1 review

Our table of five had dairy, gluten, tomato and pepper intolerances, a vegan and a pescatarian. The service was exceptional. Fabio, the head waiter, sat with each of us and tailored our meals as required. The food was fresh, balanced, rich and perfectly done. The wine was wonderful. A relaxed and informal atmosphere made this a great place for a low key dinner with friends.

"Excellent"
6/6
Chris N.6 years ago · 1 review

The staff were fun and very helpful and the food was amazing to help. Overall a great experience, would definitely go again and recommend to anyone.

"Excellent"
6/6
Kay D.6 years ago · 4 reviews

I love the Pasta from the Pasta factory. And I love that the menu changes quite often. It never disappoints.

"Excellent"
6/6
Kay D.6 years ago · 4 reviews

Best Pasta in Manchester. Place always has Italians dining there... which to me is a really good indicator of how authentic the food is. If you like Pasta, you’ll love it here.

"Very good"
5/6
Emma T.6 years ago · 8 reviews

We had some lovely food and some even better wine. There's loads of vegan choices, even desserts. I've been twice now and had a lovely time both times.

"Excellent"
6/6
Matt G.6 years ago · 2 reviews

Informed staff we had a gig to get to and accommodated a very quick yet still attentive service. Always great quality; that’s we come back and back again.

"Excellent"
6/6
Jayne E.6 years ago · 3 reviews

Great pasta which is all freshly made. There are options to please everyone from meat eaters to vegans with friendly, helpful service. Great lunch time option; highly recommended.

"Very good"
5/6
Catherine W.6 years ago · 1 review

Delicious pasta; good service. Busy, so best to book in advance. Improved menu with more veggie options which is good. Our desert wasn’t amazing but the pasta more than made up for it!

"Excellent"
6/6
Eric Ka Chun C.6 years ago · 1 review

The food is amazing as uaual, very authentic Italian pasta that is cooked to perfection. It is so delicious I bought some fresh pasta home, too! The staff are knowlegable about wine, attentive in providing a seemless service and dedicated towards creating a memorable dining experience.

"Excellent"
6/6
Gina F.6 years ago · 2 reviews

Simply amazing! Great staff explaining what your eatin and the food is s cons to none I would highly recommend!!! 5 stars all the way!

"Excellent"
6/6
Danielle M.6 years ago · 1 review

Lovely food, very filling and the service was top notch. The 0.5lt of wine was beautiful and want perfect with my meal. Will definitely be going back.

"Excellent"
6/6
Danielle H.6 years ago · 1 review

What a fantastic, authentic place! Food and wine were wonderful again and the service was amazing. Pablo was yet again lovely and attentive providing the best customer service!

"Excellent"
6/6
Azra K.6 years ago · 1 review

Love this place, feel like you step through the l doors and you're transcended into a little restaurant down a side street in Italy. Service is excellent and the food is better than most restaurants I've tried in Rome!

"Excellent"
6/6
Lauren N.6 years ago · 1 review

Lovely food, fast friendly service, fab coffee!! Really unusual options, great for my veggie other half who often finds veggie italian a little dissapointing. Even picked up some vegan parmesan to bring home.

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