Pasta di Piazza is an Italian restaurant at 11 Brook Street on St Paul’s Square in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter. Serving the area since 1995, it has grown from a small family restaurant into a warm, established dining room. Brick walls, low lighting and closely set tables create a lively atmosphere for dates, family gatherings and meals with friends.
Handmade pasta and rich sauces are the foundation of the menu. Seasonal changes keep the selection fresh, while the guiding style remains simple ingredients cooked with care and served generously. Antipasti, meat, seafood and vegetable dishes provide alternatives and allow a table to move naturally through several courses.
The cooking favours comfort without ceremony, with bread, full bowls and sharing all treated as important parts of the experience. Guests with dietary requirements should ask staff about the current dishes and kitchen handling. A refurbished second floor can accommodate larger groups and private events without losing the restaurant’s familiar character.
Italian wine is central to the meal, selected to accompany pasta and the broader menu rather than function as decoration. Dessert and coffee encourage diners to linger after the main course. Pasta di Piazza offers St Paul’s Square the kind of longstanding neighbourhood restaurant where food, conversation and hospitality matter in equal measure.
Address: 11 Brook Street, St Paul’s Square, Birmingham B3 1SA, United Kingdom
Pasta Di Piazza Menu
Set Menu
TWO COURSES: £31.95 | THREE COURSES: £35.95. Please Note: All guests must order from the same menu. Bookings of 10+ guests require a $10 per person deposit and a pre-order from our set menu. Please contact us directly to reserve your table or for more information. ALLERGEN NOTICE: (V): Vegetarian, (VG): Vegan. You should always advise your server of any special dietary requirements, including intolerances and allergies. Where possible, our trained staff will advise you on alternative dishes. However, while we do our best to reduce the risk of cross-contamination in our restaurant, we cannot guarantee that any of our dishes are free from allergens and therefore cannot accept any liability in this respect. Guests with severe allergies are advised to assess their own level of risk and consume dishes at their own risk. The information provided on our website and in our restaurant should not be considered as any form of guarantee but as a best faith effort to provide you with information on our dishes. PLEASE NOTE: An optional 10% service charge will be added to your bill.
Minestrone Zuppa (V)
Homemade vegetable soup.
Gamberetti Marinara
Garlic prawns with a rich homemade tomato sauce & chilli.
Stuffed Mushrooms
Oven baked, fresh mushroom cups filled with butter, garlic, white wine and parmesan breadcrumb, served with mayonnaise.
Mushroom Italiano (V)
Oven baked mushrooms in a rich garlic & tomato sauce topped with mozzarella cheese.
Calamari Fritti
Lightly floured fried squid on a bed of salad served with tartare sauce and a fresh lemon wedge.
Grilled Goats Cheese (V)
Oven baked slice of goats cheese on a bed of toasted bread, slice of tomato, drizzled with a balsamic glaze.
Insalata di Caprese (V)
Beef tomato, buffalo mozzarella, pesto and basil.
Filletto Michel Angelo
Thin slices of tender fillet steak simmered in a red wine sauce, served with fresh vegetables and sautéed potatoes.
Pollo alla Milanese
Fried juicy breast of chicken covered in breadcrumbs and served with spaghetti in our homemade tomato sauce.
Branzino
Fresh fillet of sea bass served with fresh vegetables and sautéed potatoes.
Risotto con Asparagi (V)
Fresh asparagus, peas, goats cheese and sun blushed tomatoes cooked in a homemade creamy sauce with Italian rice.
Penne ai Quattro Formaggio
Mascarpone, ricotta and parmesan cheese in a homemade tomato sauce served on penne pasta.
Linguine Marinara
Linguine pasta served with marinated king prawns, mussels and mixed seafood pan fried in olive oil, flavoured with a touch of tabasco and garlic, cooked in homemade tomato sauce.
Penne Arrabbiata e Funghi (V)
Penne pasta with homemade tomato sauce, mushroom, onion and fresh chilli.
Vegetariana Pizza (V)
Tomato, mozzarella, grilled vegetables and red onion, topped with homemade pesto sauce.
American Pizza
Homemade tomato sauce, mozzarella with Italian pepperoni.
Semifredo al Torroncino
Nougat ice cream covered with nougat and hazelnut praline served with crushed amaretto biscuit.
Panna Cotta
Traditional Italian creamy dessert served with raspberry coulis.
Torta al Cioccolato (V)
Slice of chocolate fudge cake, served with vanilla ice cream.
Tiramisu
Traditional creamy dessert with finger sponge soaked in brandy, sambuca and amaretto liqueur with espresso coffee, layered with mascarpone cheese and cream.
Sorbetto (V, VG)
Three scoops of lemon or mango flavoured sorbet.
Childrens Portion
Any pizza or pasta dish. Includes 2 scoops of ice cream.
Antipasti
Antipasto Italiano
assortments of cold meats served with sundried tomatoes, artichokes and parmesan shavings
Grilled Goats Cheese (V)
on a bed of toasted bread, slices of tomato drizzled with a balsamic glaze
Burrata (V)
served on a bed of garlic roasted cherry tomatoes, crusty bread and a balsamic glaze dressing
Gamberetti Marinara
garlic prawns with a rich tomato sauce & chilli
Melone e Prosciutto di Parma
classic Italian starter of thinly sliced prosciutto di Parma paired with sweet ripe honey dew melon
Minestrone Soup (V, VG)
homemade vegetable soup
Paté di Anatra
smooth duck and pork paté, served with crispy toasted ciabatta bread and caramelised onion
Calamari Fritti
lightly floured fried squid on a bed of salad served with tartare sauce and a lemon wedge
Tortino di Granchio
homemade potato crab cakes, lightly bread crumbed served with a sweet chilli sauce
Stuffed Mushrooms
baked mushroom caps filled with white wine, garlic, butter, parmesan breadcrumbs served with mayonnaise
Insalata di Caprese (V)
beef tomato, buffalo mozzarella with a pesto dressing
Mushroom Italiano (V)
oven baked mushrooms in a rich garlic & tomato sauce topped with mozzarella cheese
Avocado con Gamberetti
avocado, prawns topped with Marie Rose sauce, served with salad garnish
Crespelle (V)
homemade crepes filled with ricotta cheese and spinach baked in the oven, in a homemade tomato sauce, topped with mozzarella cheese
Pane e Olive
Mixed Olives & Herbs (V, VG)
Garlic Bread with Cheese (V)
pizza base with garlic and mozzarella cheese
Pizza Garlic e Pomodoro (VG)
pizza base with garlic, tomato and herbs
Garlic Ciabatta Bread (V)
ciabatta with garlic butter
Bruschetta (V)
with fresh tomato, garlic and mozzarella cheese
Insalata
Insalata di Piazza
crisp lettuce leaves, cherry tomatoes, cucumber topped with a chicken, bacon and parmesan shavings served with a Caesar dressing
Insalata di Mare
crisp lettuce leaves, smoked salmon, cray fish, prawns, capers and olives served with an olive oil dressing
Insalata Arlecchino (V)
crisp lettuce leaves, avocado, sundried tomatoes, olives, red onion topped with melted goats’ cheese and balsamic glaze
Pizza
Extra Toppings: Meat/Fish: 2.95ea, King Prawns: 2.75ea or Veg: 2.50ea
Margherita (V)
tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, basil and drizzle of olive oil
Fiorentina
tomato sauce, mozzarella, spinach, olives, garlic, parmesan cheese and egg
Prosciutto
tomato sauce, parma ham, burrata & pesto dressing
Capricciosa
tomato sauce, mozzarella, ham, artichokes, capers and olives
Vesuivo
tomato sauce, Italian sausage, meatballs, mushrooms, chilli, olives and mozzarella
Pollo BBQ
tomato, mozzarella, mix peppers, grilled chicken topped with a bbq sauce
Americano
tomato sauce, mozzarella and pepperoni
Vegetariana (V)
tomato sauce, mozzarella, roast vegetables, red onion & topped with homemade pesto sauce
Pasta
Linguine con Gamberoni e Pollo
king prawns, chicken, chilli in a rich garlic & tomato sauce served on a bed of linguine pasta
Fettuccine Primavera (V)
mix vegetables in a rich tomato cream sauce served on a bed of fettuccine pasta
Ravioli di Granchio
large ravioli parcels filled with fresh crabmeat, clams & simmered in a delicious tomato and cream sauce
Penne ai Quattro Formaggi
mozzarella, mascarpone, ricotta cheese and parmesan in a homemade tomato sauce served with penne pasta
Fettuccine al Salmone
smoked salmon, mascarpone cheese, lemon zest served in a homemade pesto sauce on a bed of fettuccini pasta
Spaghetti Bolognese
spaghetti with our traditional rich meaty Bolognese sauce
Gnocchi al Dolcelatte e Spinaci (V)
potato dumplings in a blue cheese, spinach cream sauce
Fettuccine con Pollo Limone
marinated chicken, peas, asparagus in a lemon sauce served on a bed of fettuccine pasta
Linguine alla Marinara
marinated seafood mix, king prawns, olive oil, garlic and a splash of white wine served in a rich tomato sauce on a bed of linguini pasta
Pollo alla Crema
tagliatelle pasta cooked with mushroom, spinach marinated chicken, simmered in a rich creamy sauce
Tortellini Ripieni ai Funghi Misti (V)
pasta parcels filled with ricotta cheese & mushrooms served in a light cream and tomato sauce
Pollo Italiano
marinated chicken cooked with onion, mushrooms simmered in a rich tomato sauce served with tagliatelle pasta
Penne Arrabbiata con Funghi (V)
penne pasta served with mushrooms, onions and chilli in a rich tomato sauce
Spaghetti Carbonara
spaghetti with bacon, egg yolk, parmesan and cream sauce
Lasagne al Forno
layers of pasta, bechamel sauce, rich meaty Bolognese topped with mozzarella cheese and baked in the oven
Penne Annabella
marinated pieces of chicken with bacon, mixed peppers, shallots in a blue cheese and cream sauce served with penne pasta
Risotto
PLEASE NOTE: Some seafood dishes will contain parts of shells.
Risotto alla Marinara
marinated seafood mix, king prawns, olive oil, garlic and a splash of white wine served in a light cream sauce with a hint of tabasco
Risotto di Verdure (V)
mix vegetables in a rich tomato sauce served with Italian rice
Risotto Asparagi (V)
Italian rice served with goats’ cheese, sun dried tomatoes, asparagus and peas
Risotto ai Funghi
luganica pork sausage, porcini mushrooms, parsley, white wine and parmesan cheese
Carne e Pesce
All combination platters served with vegetables & potatoes of the day.
Pollo alla Cacciatore
grilled chicken breast flavoured with garlic, red onion, mix peppers, chilli flakes served in a rich tomato sauce
Peppered Steak
8oz fillet steak with red wine, brandy, cream peppercorn sauce
Pollo alla Milanese
fried juicy breast of chicken covered in breadcrumbs and served with spaghetti in our homemade tomato sauce
Veal al Marsala
tender slices of veal cooked in marsala wine, shallots, cream and fresh thyme
Pollo alla Fiorentina
grilled chicken breast served in a creamy garlic, spinach and mushroom sauce
Veal Parmigiana
thin sliced breaded veal, topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese
Filetto ai Funghi
8 oz fillet steak, served in a porcini mushroom, whole grain mustard, and mascarpone sauce
Beef Stroganoff
strips of fillet steak, cooked in a red wine & mustard sauce, served on a bed of rice (served without veg)
Filetto Pizzaiola
8oz fillet steak with garlic, mix peppers, mushrooms tomato sauce
Lamb Fillet
marinated lamb fillet cooked in a rosemary, garlic & olive oil, served on a bed of spinach in a red wine sauce
Fish of the Day
See our Specials board or ask your server for more information
Contorni
PLEASE NOTE: All our salads are served with a homemade dressing.
Sautéed Garlic Spinach (V)
creamy garlic spinach with shallots
Creamy Mash Potatoes (V)
Seasonal Vegetables (V)
House Salad (V)
dressed with homemade vinaigrette
Fries (V)
Tomato & Onion Salad (V)
Garlic Butter Mushrooms (V)
Dessert
Tiramisu
Traditional creamy dessert featuring sponge fingers soaked in brandy, sambuca, amaretto liqueur with espresso coffee, layered with mascarpone & cream.
Torta al Cioccolato all’Arancia (VG)
A warmed rich chocolate & orange slice served with lemon sorbet.
Crepes con Limone
Homemade crepes, with lemon and sugar served with vanilla ice cream.
Panna Cotta
Traditional creamy Italian dessert served with raspberry coulis.
Gelati Misti
Choose three flavours; vanilla, strawberries, chocolate or pistachio.
Torta al Cioccolato (V)
Slice of chocolate fudge cake, served with vanilla ice cream.
Sorbetto (V, VG)
Three scoops of lemon or mango.
Affogato al Caffé
Vanilla ice cream served with a shot of espresso | add a shot of liqueur for £3.50.
Zabaglione
Traditional Italian dessert made of Marsala wine, sugar & egg yolks (prepared to order and served warm).
Semifredo al Torrencino
Nougat ice cream covered with nougat & hazelnut praline served with crushed amaretto biscuit.
Drinks
Negroni
Gin, Campari and sweet martini
Aperol Spritz
Prosecco, Aperol and soda
Americano (Cocktail)
Campari, Cinzano and soda
Bellini
Prosecco with a dash of peach purée
Spirits & Liqueurs
Vodka, gin, brandy, Bacardi, whisky, Baileys, Cointreau, rum, Disaronno, Southern Comfort, Tia Maria
Premium Spirits
Johnnie Walker Gold & Black Label, Belvedere vodka, Bombay Sapphire gin, Grey Goose vodka, Laphroig, Jim Bean, Glenmorangie, Bushmills
Mixers
Beer
Vini Rossi
175ml / Bottle
House Red
A juicy, well balanced wine that captures the sunshine of Sicily, with a blend of ripe red fruit and spicy characters.
Valpolicella Classico
On the nose, there are aromas of violets, roses and mint combined with cherries and spices such as cinnamon and cloves.
Barbera
Fragrant on the nose with hints of plum and cherry. On the palate it is well structured and soft, showing red fruit and bright character.
Chianti Riserva
This is a rich, modern Chianti that marries ripe cherry fruit with smoky oat notes. The opulence is tempered by savoury notes of clove and a firm structure supporting the plump fruit.
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo
A concentrated, juicy Montepulciano with earth cherry and berry flavours, a round yet spicy palate, and a smooth, fruity finish.
Barolo
Complex nose with notes of rose, strawberry and forest fruits. Delicately floral, perfumed yet persistent on the palate – this is Barolo at its best.
Primitivo, Italy
Full-bodied and bold with an abundance of red berry fruit flavours, alongside notes of dark fruit jam. The palate is soft and well-rounded, with a hint of spice on the finish.
Amarone della Valpolicella Classico
Bright and intense on the nose with aromas of preserved cherries and dried plums, together with hints of fruits of the forest and cinnamon. Good weight and structured on the palate, opening out to attractive aromas of cherries and vanilla.
Wine
All wines by the glass are also available in 250ml. Prices include VAT. Service charge is not included.
Pinot Grigio Rosé
A delicate rose with lifted aromas of spring flowers and strawberries, red berry fruit on the palate and a soft, round finish.
House White
This delicately perfumed blend of native Sicilian grape varieties offers ripe pear and apple aromas, and lemony crispiness on the finish.
Gavi di Gavi
Great texture and precision, with distinctive almond notes on the palete. Fresh and dry.
Pinot Grigio
Elegant, dry Pinot Grigio with apple and banana fruit aromas, a floral lift and a clean, crisp finish.
Sauvignon Blanc
Classic Marlborough Sauvignon. Vibrant gooseberry, passionfruit and nectarine. Impressive weight of flavour on the palete with richness, texture and a long finish.
Chardonnay
Elegant, fruity nose with hints of red apples, apricot, white melon and citrus fruit. The palate is dry and crisp.
Sancerre
Fresh citrus on the nose, with a palete of melon and stone fruit balanced with subtle, grassy notes and some bright minerality.