The Pasta Factory Manchester is an Italian restaurant at 77 Shudehill. Founded in 2015 by friends from Turin, it places freshly made pasta at the centre of the meal. The warm, compact setting allows diners to see the craft behind a focused menu rather than treating pasta as one category among many unrelated dishes.

Antipasti introduce Italian cheeses, cured meats, vegetables and seafood before the pasta courses arrive. Ravioli and long or shaped pastas are matched with sauces such as slow cooked beef ragù, carbonara, tomato, butter and seafood preparations according to the current menu. Careful texture and a short list of recognisable ingredients let the freshness of the pasta remain noticeable in each dish.

Vegetarian and vegan dishes are integral to the selection, including plant based pasta and sauces, while gluten free choices may be available for some preparations. Flour, eggs, dairy, nuts and other allergens are handled in the kitchen, so guests with dietary needs should check the current menu and speak with staff. The compact menu encourages diners to choose a starter, pasta and dessert as a complete Italian meal.

Italian wine is chosen to sit naturally beside the sauces and fillings, with beer, soft drinks and coffee completing the drinks list. Desserts offer a final traditional note without distracting from the restaurant’s main speciality. The Pasta Factory’s appeal is straightforward: carefully made pasta, a strong sense of Italian hospitality and enough variation to reward repeat visits.

Address: 77 Shudehill, Manchester M4 4AN, United Kingdom

The Pasta Factory Menu Menu updated on 21 Jun 2026

Antipasti

POLPETTE AL SUGO

£11

Beef meatballs – tomato sauce – parmesan

GNOCCO FRITTO, PORCHETTA, PECORINO E CIPOLLE

£9.50

Fried dough – porchetta (pork) – pecorino cheese – caramelised onions

BURRATA E POMODORINI (V)

£9.50

Burrata – cherry tomatoes – croutons

ZUPPA DI MARE (A)

£11

King prawns – calamari – mussels – seabass – tomato sauce – crispy chilli oil

PAPPA AL POMODORO CON SCAMORZA

£6

Thick tuscan bread soup – tomato sauce – scamorza cheese – Taggiasche olives

TAGLIERE MISTO

£12

Parma ham – porchetta – taleggio – scamorza – caramelised onions – bruschetta. Add on 125gr whole Burrata for 5.00

TAGLIERE PER DUE

£22

Tagliare to share ( 2 people ). Add on 125gr whole Burrata for 5.00

HOUSE FOCACCIA (VG)

£5.50

NOCELLARA OLIVES (GF) (VG)

£4

BREAD AND OLIVES (VG)

£7.50

INSALATA VERDE (GF)

£4.50

Green leaves – Italian dressing

POLENTA TARTUFO E PARMIGIANO (GF)

£6

Polenta sticks, truffle and parmesan – swap for tomato dip (vegan friendly)

PANELLE (VG) (GF)

£5

Chickpea fritters – lemon zest – black pepper

Pasta

RAVIOLI DEL PLIN AL RAGÙ (A)

£18.50

Filled egg pasta – beef – pork – beef ragù – parmesan

GEMELLI AI CECI & TARTUFO (VG)

£15

Gemelli – chickpea sauce – truffle

RAVIOLI AGLI SPINACI (VG) (N)

£16.50

Spinach filled pasta – red & yellow cherry tomato sauce – almonds – basil

BUCATINI CACIO E PEPE

£14

Bucatini – pecorino romano – parmesan – black pepper

MEZZEMANICHE ALLA CARBONARA

£16

Mezzemaniche – egg yolk – pork cheeks – parmesan – pecorino – black pepper

BUCATINI AGLIO E OLIO (VG)

£12.50

Bucatini – evo oil – garlic – tomatoes – garlic breadcrumbs – chilli

BUCATINI ALLO SCOGLIO (A)

£22

Squid ink bucatini – prawns bisque – prawns – mussels – calamari – tomatoes

GEMELLI CON PESTO E BURRATA (N)

£15

Gemelli – basil pesto – burrata cheese – pine nuts – parmesan

GNOCCO CON STUFATO DI COSTINE (A)

£18.50

Gnocco – slow cooked short rib beef ragu – parmesan

ORECCHIETTE CON SALSICCIA, PORCINI E SCAMORZA (A)

£17

Orecchiette – Italian sausage – Porcini mushrooms – scamorza cheese – caramelised onions

REGINETTE AGLIO NERO E PEPERONI (VG) (N)