Menu Manchester

Located in central Manchester, our cozy plant-based restaurant boasts a relaxed vibe. Immerse yourself in the warm and inviting ambiance of our intimate space, where you can indulge in delicious flavors while enjoying a comfortable and laid-back atmosphere.
while waiting for your pasta dish
  • Pan con tomate
    £5.50
    Toasted sourdough or focaccia served with fresh tomato, garlic and olive oil.
    TIP: rub the fresh tomato on the bread and dip in olive oil.
  • Side Salad (GF)
    £4.50
    Rocket salada simply dressed with olive oil and balsamic vinegar, topped with cashew parmesan
  • Portofino (GF)
    £15.50
    Portofino (GF) Selection of tomatoes, Pastan vegan "Buffalo mozzarella", topped with a scoop of avocado & lime ice cream, fresh basil and olive oil
  • Loaded Gnocchi*
    £7.95
    Deep-fried gnocchi served with a choice of sauce (pomodoro, black peppercorn, 'cheese', mushroom)
  • Shiitake Caesar Salad*
    £9.50 / £16.50
    Pulled Shiitake mushrooms, deep fried gnocchi, Heura 'chicken' nuggets dressed with crispy onions, cashew parmesan, lardons and vegan mayo. Topped with spring onions and chive
  • Side veg (GF)
    £5.50
    Crunchy asparagus, french beans, tenderstem broccoli, asparagus, spring onion, served at room temperature
  • Pataya
    £11.50
    Lemon coated soya 'shrimpz' (2 pieces) served on a bed of pak choi, topped with crunchy veg (french beans, asparagus, tenderstem broccoli, crispy kale, spring onions) and teriyaki dressing
  • OMNI 'tuna' Caesar Salad
    £9.50 / £16.50
    Omni tuna, deep fried gnocchi, Heura 'chicken' nuggets dressed with crispy onions, cashew parmesan, lardons and vegan mayo. Topped with spring onions and chive
  • Heura 'Chick'n' Nuggets
    £8.25
  • Giraffa Olives (GF)
    £5
summer specials
  • Napoli*
    £14.50
    Traditional Neapolitan dish (localy called 'Puttanesca') made with Sicalatelli pasta. We have replaced the anchovies with a black olive paste. This dish also includes a rich tomato sauce, olive oil, garlic and capers. Please ask if you wish to add some chilli flakes
  • Amalfi*
    £14.90
    Well known for its gorgeous lemon, Amalfi, revisited by Pastan includes orzo pasta cookled risotto style, lemon, peas, fresh mint and ginger. This dish is topped with cripsy kale, asparagus and crystallised ginger bites
  • Mon Chéri*
    £15.50
    A cherry celebration! This dish combines cherry paste and cherry harissa (flavoured, not spicy) with a light touch of garlic and olive oil, topped with baby Violetrta artichoke, rocket and asparagus
  • Firenze
    £13.90
    Fiorentine creme spinach torteloni (7 pieces) simply served on a bed of baby spinach leaves and drizzled with olive oil
  • Catalonia*
    £14.90
    Welcome to Barcelona with this cheese and tomato-rich sauce, spiced with harissa, topped with fresh rosemary and 'chorizo'
  • Formentera*
    £13.90
    Like the Spanish island, this dish brings a hot sunshine to your palace. Our tomato and basil sauce base is elevated with the addition of vegan 'Nduja paste, made from over exposed red peppers for an extra kick of spiciness. Topped with Heura chick'n chunks, sun-dried tomatoes and chive.
pastan classics
  • Dolce Vita*
    £14.50
    Pastan carbonara...a must!
    (add truffle oil £1, add shiitake mushrooms £2.50)
  • Cacio e Pepe*
    £14.50
    Pastan Cacio e Pepe (black peppercorn sauce)
  • Umami Stroganoff*
    £14.50
    Paccheri pasta coated with a creamy rich porcini sauce and shiitake mushrooms, drizzled with truffle oil and a sprinkling of tarragon
  • Comfort you*
    £12.90
    Pastan signtarue version of Mac&Cheese, crispy onions & toasted breadcrumbs
    (add lardons and truffle oil £3)
  • Green Velvet
    £14.50
    Pea & shallot ravioli dressed with salsa verde, peas and deep fried asparagus (10 ravioli)
    (add truffle oil £1)
  • Smooth Operator
    £16.50
    Pumpkun & sage tortellini dressed with sage butter and deep fried sage leaves (7 Tortelloni)
desserts
  • Casablanca (GF)
    £6.50
    Juicy slices of fresh oranges, served with a scoop of avocado & lime ice cream, topped with cinnamon and almonds
  • Biscoff mini doughnuts
    6 for £8.5 / 9 for £12
  • Tiramisu
    £7.50
  • Affogato (GF)
    £7.50
    Dark chocolate and/or Stracciatella ice cream topped with an espresso shot
  • Limoncello / Tia Maria / Amaretto / Frangelico Affogato
    £9
    Ice cream of your choice served with a shot of limoncello, Tia Maria, Frangelico or Amaretto
  • Ice cream
    £6.50 / £8.50
    2/3 scoops of dark chocolate, Stracciatella, lemon, coconut or avocado & lime (all GF). Topped with honeydew lemon.
    + Add chantilly (£1.50)
Drinks
  • Cocktails
    £9.50
    Negroni: Bombay Sapphire dry gin, aperitivo, sweet vermouth
    Espresso Martini: Tia Maria, vodka, espresso shot, simple syrup
    Chocolate-Orange Espresso Martini: Tia Maria, vodka, espresso shot, cointreau, simple syrup
    Aperol Spritz: Aperol, Prosseco, Soda
    Elderflower Spritz: St Germain, Prosseco, soda, fresh rosemary
  • Beers
    £5
    Brewdog Punk IPA, Peroni, Peroni 0.0
  • Soft Drinks
    £3.50
    Karma cola, Karma cola sugar free, Lemony lemonade, Apple juice, Orange juice, Sparkling water
  • Prosecco
    Famiglia Botter D.O.C Extra Dry, Glass £9.50, Bottle £35
  • Red Wine
    Barbera d' Asti DOCG La Soraia, Glass £8, Bottle £29 Nebbiolo d'Alba DOC Corte del Duca, Bottle £35
  • White Wine
    Gavi di Gavi Bricco de’ Fiori DOCG Bottle £38 Vermentino DOC Sant' Ilario Glass £8, Bottle £29
  • Rosé Wine
    Virtuoso Casa Girelli Pink Zinfandel Puglia IGT, Glass £8, Bottle £29
  • Limoncello
    Shot £4
*can be made GF upon request
Please inform the team before ordering if you have any food allergies or intollerances.
Due to the size and nature of our kitchen, we regret we are unable to cater for celiacs.
This menu is subject to change daily. A 12.5% discretionary charge will be added to your bill.