Pasta Brown is a family run Italian restaurant on Bedford Street in the heart of Covent Garden. Its central setting makes it a convenient choice for shoppers, theatre visitors and anyone exploring the surrounding piazza and West End streets. The restaurant favours a welcoming and approachable style, giving guests a comfortable place to enjoy familiar Italian cooking without the formality often associated with such a prominent central London location.
Pasta naturally plays a leading role, with sauces and ingredients drawing on the generous flavours of Italian home cooking. The wider selection moves through pizza, risotto, seafood, meat dishes and fresh salads, allowing groups with different preferences to dine together easily. Vegetarian choices are integrated into the offering, while classic starters and desserts make it possible to build anything from a simple lunch to a complete evening meal.
The dining room has an airy, contemporary feel while retaining the personal character of an independent family business. Service is relaxed and friendly, and the atmosphere works well for couples, families and larger groups. Outdoor seating provides another option when the weather suits, offering diners a chance to enjoy the movement and energy of Covent Garden while sitting down to a comforting plate of Italian food.
Located within walking distance of the Royal Opera House, the Strand and several major theatres, Pasta Brown fits naturally into a day or evening in central London. It can provide a convenient meal before a performance, a restorative lunch after sightseeing or an unhurried dinner with friends. Its broad menu, warm hospitality and focus on recognisable Italian favourites have helped it remain a familiar presence on Bedford Street.
Address: 31–32 Bedford Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E 9ED, United Kingdom
Pasta Brown Menu
Antipasta
Gamberoni
Bruschetta Pomodoro
Marinated tomatoes toasted garlic ciabatta mixed leaves
Bruschetta Della Casa
Goats cheese grilled vegetables toasted garlic ciabatta mixed leaves
Bruschetta Bufala Verde
Buffalo mozzarella rocket leaves sundried tomato toasted garlic ciabatta
Mussels Mariniere
Mussels Provencal
Antipasta Mista
Buffalo mozzarella prosciutto sundried tomatoes olives grilled vegetables
Marinated Olives
Insalata
Caesar Insalata
Caprese Insalata
Campania buffalo mozzarella, tomato, basil, olive oil
Creola Insalata
Baby spinach, bacon, wild mushrooms
Rucola E Parmigiano Insalata
Rocket leaves, parmesan, olive oil
Estiva Insalata
Baby spinach, goats cheese, marinated tomatoes, baby cray fish, olive oil
Mista Insalata
Mixed green leaves, baby spinach, olive oil
Verde Insalata
Tomatoes, red onions, olive oil
Pomodoro E Cipolla Insalata
Mozzarella, tomato, oregano
Pizzas
Margherita Pizza
Mozzarella tomato oregano
La Reine Pizza
Wild mushrooms ham olives tomato mozzarella oregano
Napoletana Pizza
Anchovies olives capers tomato mozzarella oregano
Quattro Formaggi Pizza
Tallegio gorgonzola mozzarella parmesan tomato oregano
Rucola E Parmigiano Pizza
Rocket mozzarella olives tomato parmesan oregano
Pasta Brown Pizza
Pepperoni wild mushrooms bacon tomato mozzarella oregano
Frutti Di Mare Pizza
Baby clams cray fish anchovies tomato mozzarella oregano
Roma Basilico Pizza
Sundried tomatoes chilli red onions tomato mozzarella
Piccante Pizza
Pepperoni chilli tomato mozzarella oregano
Prosciutto E Rucola Pizza
Prosciutto rocket tomato mozzarella oregano
Pasta
Spaghetti Pomodoro E Basilico
Tomato sauce basil garlic parmesan
Spaghetti Bolognese
Scotch beef mince meat tomato sauce garlic parmesan
Spaghetti Carbonara
Bacon cream white wine parmesan
Spaghetti Frutti Di Mare
King prawns mussels clams tomato and chilli sauce
Spaghetti Polpette
Homemade meatballs tomato sauce garlic parmesan
Spaghetti Alio Olio Alice
Chicken broccoli pine nuts chilli garlic and olive oil
Penne AlArrabiata
Chilli garlic tomato sauce
Penne Fiorentina
Baby spinach mozzarella garlic tomato sauce
Penne Contadina
Wild mushrooms chicken cream sauce parmesan
Penne Boscaiola
Chicken bacon basil tomato sauce parmesan
Penne Pasta Brown
Sausage bacon wild mushrooms tomato and bechamel sauce
Penne Rosso Basilico
Sundried tomato basil and garlic pesto fresh rocket parmesan
Penne Siciliana
Grilled aubergines mozzarella tomato sauce parmesan
Fettuccine Funghi
Wild mushrooms white wine cream and parmesan
Fettuccine Langoustine
Baby crayfish dill white wine tomato and bechamel sauce
Linguine Salmone E Rucola
Warm smoked salmon rocket dill tomato and bechamel sauce
Linguine Alla Vongole
Baby clams white wine tomato and chilli sauce
Lasagne
Layers of fresh pasta with bolognese tomato and bechamel sauce
Cannelloni
Spinach and ricotta cheese rolled in fresh pasta tomato and bechamel sauce
Carne e Pesce
Italian Burger
Homemade meatballs bacon grilled vegetables mozzarella toasted garlic ciabatta house fries napoli dip
Rib Eye Steak
Chargrilled aged rib eye steak rocket leaves house fries
Pollo Funghi
Pan fried chicken breast wild mushrooms cream white wine rocket leaves
Pollo Parmigiani
Pan fried chicken breast ham cheese tomato white wine rocket leaves
Escalope Milanese Napoli
Breaded fillet of chicken, mozzarella, tomato, rocket leaves
Escalope Parmigiani
Breaded fillet of chicken mozzarella tomato rocket leaves
Porchetta Stincotto
tender pork shank served with crushed new potatoes and baby spinach
Side Orders
House Fries
New Potatoes
Butter parsley
Fresh Vegetables
Spinach broccoli
Panne
Garlic Bread
Garlic Bread Mozzarella
Garlic Bread Mozzarella Tomato
Ciabatta
Dolce
Gelato
Finest vanilla pod ice cream
Torta Di Mele
Short crust pastry apples gelato
Torta Di Formaggio
New York cheesecake gelato
Tiramisu
Mascapone cocoa marsla wine biscotti
Banoffee Pie
Bananas toffee biscotti cream
Acqua Minerale
Naturale Acqua Minerale
Frizzante Acqua Minerale
Freshly squeezed
Succhi Di Frutta
Orange Succhi
Freshly squeezed
Apple Succhi
Cranberry Succhi
Tomato Succhi
Caffe
Cappuccino
Espresso
Macchiato
Caffe Latte
Americano
Tea
English Breakfast Tea
Fresh Mint Tea
Birra
Peroni – Nastro Azzuro (5%)
Moretti
Vini Bianchi
Bianco Della Venezia
Delicate, fruity, flavoursome and well balanced
Frascati Doc
Strong, aromatic fragrance, soft taste, dry
Pinot Grigio Doc
Sparkling, aromatic, fruity bouquet
Prosecco Doc
Light, fruity, well balanced, vinous bouquet
Soave Classico
Rose – Bardalino Doc
Moet E Chandon Champagne
Medium bodied, velvety taste, light fruit finish
Vini Rossi
Merlot Delle Venezia
Ruby red, harmonious, dry
Chianti Doc
Full bodied, dense flavour, mature, warm bouquet
Valpolicella Doc
Dry blend, fruity, light finish
Montepulciano Montori
Full bodied, dry, intense bouquet
Barbera DAlba Doc
Medium bodied, very fruity, well balanced
Rosso Conero
Dry blend, fruity, smooth