7 Must-Try Dishes at The Pasta Bistro

The Pasta Bistro
5 days ago
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Updated: 2 days ago

Flavour, comfort, and local favourites—these are the dishes guests keep coming back for

At The Pasta Bistro, our menu wasn’t designed to impress—it was designed to satisfy.

We’re not here to chase trends or overload plates with unnecessary flair. Our focus is—and has always been—on doing the classics well. Food that feels generous, real, and worth lingering over.

If you’re wondering what to order on your first visit (or what you might have missed last time), here’s a shortlist of dishes that our team and regulars quietly swear by.

1. Spaghetti Bolognese

There’s no going past this one. Slow-cooked beef, tomato, garlic, herbs—it’s the kind of bowl that lands in front of you and just feels right.

Rich and comforting
Generous portion without overdoing it
The one people order “just to see if it’s any good”—and then re-order every time

Available for dine-in and takeaway.

2. Seafood Pasta

This one’s not for show. It’s packed with prawns, calamari, mussels, garlic, tomato, and just the right amount of olive oil.

Balanced and not too heavy
One of the most photographed plates (and for good reason)
Built for seafood lovers who still want pasta to be the hero

A regular go-to for date nights and Friday dinners.

3. Alfredo

Creamy but never cloying, this is the kind of pasta that works with kids and grown-ups alike. We serve it smooth, warm, and just indulgent enough.

Pairs well with grilled chicken or prawns
Great with a glass of Chardonnay or a citrusy soda
A solid midweek comfort choice

4. Chicken Schnitzel with Chips

This one’s here for the purists. Crispy crumbed schnitzel, golden rosemary salted chips, and a side salad that actually balances the plate.

Consistently one of our most ordered meals
Travels well for takeaway
Also available as “The Bistro Fave”—topped with our Bolognese sauce and cheese

5. Garlic Prawn Hot Pot (Entrée)

A bold entrée that still gets passed around the table like a shared secret. Served with toasted sourdough to soak up every bit of Napoletana sauce.

Full of flavour, not filler
Great to split before mains arrive
Often paired with our house mocktails or a spritz

6. Sticky Date Pudding

Warm, spiced, and served with house toffee sauce. It’s the dessert people say they’re “too full” for—and somehow still finish.

Made in-house
A popular takeaway dessert add-on
Best served with coffee or vanilla gelato

7. Build Your Own Pasta

Sometimes you just want exactly what you want. Choose your pasta, your sauce, your toppings—and we’ll make it fresh to order.

Gluten-free pasta available
Add prawns, grilled chicken, chorizo, veggies—whatever suits the mood
Available for dine-in and takeaway, lunch or dinner

Pro tip: penne with arrabbiata, prawns, and mushrooms is a sleeper hit.

Find Your Favourite

Not everyone orders the same thing twice. Some guests come back just to try something new. Others have a “usual” and don’t stray. Either way, our menu is built to feel familiar but flexible.

Whether you’re sitting in for a long lunch, grabbing something hot on the way home, or planning a celebration—we’ve got something worth putting on your plate.