Your Pasta, Your Way: How to Customise the Perfect Meal at The Pasta Bistro

Build-It-Your-Way Pasta in the Heart of Caringbah

At The Pasta Bistro, we’re not your average Italian restaurant. We’ve reimagined the pasta experience around you — your cravings, your preferences, your way.

Whether you’re dining in or grabbing takeaway, our menu is designed for customisation. You can mix, match, and make your ideal dish from a wide variety of pastas, sauces, and toppings — and even finish it off with the perfect drink or side.

Step 1: Pick Your Pasta

Start by choosing your base. Each shape holds sauce differently, so think about what you’re in the mood for:

• Spaghetti – Classic, slurpable, ideal for lighter sauces

• Linguini – Best for seafood or buttery sauces

• Gnocchi – Fluffy and indulgent (add $3)

• Rigatoni or Penne – Great for hearty, creamy sauces

• Farfalle (Bow Tie) – Light and fun

• Ravioli – For a richer experience (add $3)

• Gluten-Free Pasta – Available on request (+$3)

Step 2: Choose Your Sauce

This is where the magic starts. All sauces are made fresh and packed with flavour. Some of the most popular choices include:

• Pasta alla Vodka – Creamy tomato sauce with a touch of chilli and parmesan

• Bolognese – Rich and slow-cooked with beef, red wine, and tomatoes

• Lamb Ragù – A crowd favourite: deeply flavourful and comforting

• Boscaiolo – Creamy mushrooms, chicken, bacon, and garlic

• Sambal Butter Sauce – Bold and spicy with an Aussie-Asian twist

• Pesto – Fresh basil and parmesan (vegetarian-friendly)

• Lobster Bisque Sauce – Velvety and indulgent, made from real lobster broth

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See the full pasta menu here.

Step 3: Add Your Flavour Boosts

Elevate your bowl with toppings and proteins:

• Seafood Add-ons:

  • Prawns (4 pcs) – $8

  • Scallops (4 pcs) – $8

  • Marinara Mix – $10

  • Crab Meat – $6

• Meaty Add-ons:

  • Grilled Chicken – $6

  • Chorizo Sausage – $6

  • Diced Bacon – $4

  • Parma Prosciutto – $5

• Veg & Extras:

  • Sautéed Mushrooms, Spinach, Jalapeños – $2–$4

  • Parmesan, Chili Flakes, Olives – $1–$3

  • Bocconcini, Walnuts, Sun-dried Tomatoes – $3–$4

Step 4: Pair It with the Right Side

Make it a full meal with one of our flavourful sides:

• Rosemary Roast Potatoes or Garlic Green Beans for texture

• Haloumi Strips if you want something crispy and salty

• Broccolini or Potato Mash for a satisfying finish

Tip: You can get any 3 sides for $26 — perfect for sharing.

Step 5: Add a Drink (Or Go Bottomless)

We offer a wide selection of drinks to complement your meal:

• Mocktails: Passionfruit Tea, Strawberry Daiquiri, Pink Lemonade

• Beer: Peroni, Great Northern, Corona

• Cocktails: Limoncello Spritz, Espresso Martini, Aperol Spritz

• Non-Alcoholic: San Pellegrino, Apple Juice, Cranberry, Coke

• Wine List: Choose from Aussie Shiraz, Chianti, Sangiovese, Rosé and more

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View the drinks menu here.

Want to keep sipping? Ask about our Bottomless Sips packages on selected nights.

Pasta for Every Kind of Craving

Whether you're after something light and lemony or bold and rich, you can customise your dish to suit your mood, appetite, or dietary needs.

It’s Italian-inspired, but built around you.

So next time you’re unsure what to order — just start with how you feel, and let our menu take it from there.

Ready to Build Yours?

We’re open Tuesday to Saturday for lunch and dinner.

Book your table or place your takeaway order online — and start crafting your perfect plate.