Pasta Mad
Last updated★ 4.9 · 339 Google reviews · $$
Pasta Mad is a small Italian restaurant on Euston Road in Alexandria, known for handmade pasta and focaccia. It feels homely and relaxed, with a few tables outside and a friendly, welcoming service style. It is best for fresh pasta and focaccia at lunch, or a takeaway pasta deal on Thursday nights.
Cuisine at Pasta Mad
Food at Pasta Mad
Handmade pasta, focaccia and fresh gnocchi are the core of the menu, and each dish is made fresh to order. Regulars keep naming the fettuccine boscaiola, with its smooth sauce, and the focaccia meatballs, which come with rich tomato sauce and melted cheese in fresh focaccia. Pasta bowls include caserecce siciliana with tender eggplant, penne arrabbiata and carbonara, and there are focaccia sandwiches to go alongside. Vegetarian options are on the menu.
What to order: Fettuccine boscaiola · Focaccia meatballs · Fresh gnocchi
The Thursday night takeaway deal
Every Thursday night, Pasta Mad sells any two pastas for $32 as a takeaway special. It is the only evening the restaurant trades late, and the deal is for takeaway only, not for eating in. The pasta, gnocchi and focaccia sandwiches all suit a shared meal at home. One visitor who ordered it called the food good value and said the fettuccine and gnocchi were delicious.
What customers say about Pasta Mad
- 💬Diners say the service is warm, friendly and homely.
- 💬Fresh handmade pasta and focaccia are the main draw.
- 💬Customers call it good value, especially the Thursday two-pasta deal.
- 💬Visitors describe a small, relaxed space with Italian music in the background.
Tips for visiting Pasta Mad
- ✓Check the hours before you go, as it is open only a few days a week and closes early on most of them.
- ✓The Thursday two-pasta deal is takeaway only, so order it to take home.
- ✓Outdoor tables sit on the footpath beside the entrance, a good choice for a casual lunch.
Getting to Pasta Mad
The restaurant is at Shop 3, 71-91 Euston Road, Alexandria NSW 2015. Parking is available nearby, close to Bunnings.
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FAQ about Pasta Mad
What cuisine does Pasta Mad serve?
Pasta Mad serves Italian food, with handmade pasta, focaccia and fresh gnocchi made weekly.
Does Pasta Mad have vegetarian options?
Yes, there are vegetarian dishes on the menu.
How much is the Thursday night special at Pasta Mad?
On Thursday nights, any two pastas cost $32, and the deal is takeaway only.