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Manchester
Northern Quarter
The Pasta Factory
The Pasta Factory Reviews

The Pasta Factory

Italian, Pizza, Mediterranean, European

Dishes priced around£13

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Reviews of The Pasta Factory (738)

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5.5/6

738 reviews

5.5/6

738 reviews

Food:Outstanding
Atmosphere:Excellent
Service:Excellent
Value for money:Great value
Waiting time:Exceptionally Good
Noise levels:Very pleasant
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"Very good"
5/6
Jane A.6 years ago · 1 review

Meal was v good. Restaurant busy staff were attentive and helpful

"Good"
4/6
sarah w.6 years ago · 1 review

Good food but very noisy so could not Hear waiter ......

"Excellent"
6/6
Amy-Victoria P.6 years ago · 1 review

Best Italian I've ever had and the service was first class!

"Awful"
1/6
Caitlin M.6 years ago · 1 review

This restaurant came highly recommended to me but I was very disappointed in the food. It was flavourless and took the definition of “al dente” to a new level. It was difficult to enjoy the pasta when it was so al dente that it stuck to my teeth.. unfortunately I won’t recommend this to friends or family and won’t be returning.

"Excellent"
6/6
George D.6 years ago · 4 reviews

Good lunch with colleagues. Usual laid back, friendly vibe and excellent food.

"Excellent"
6/6
Calum W.6 years ago · 1 review

This is a really lovely restaurant and the pasta was great as you'd expect. The service was especially good. We will definitely be going back.

"Excellent"
6/6
Michael E.6 years ago · 1 review

Amazing food and amazing service. A new favourite for us!

"Excellent"
6/6
Simon M.6 years ago · 1 review

Lovely place to dine for couples and small groups. Great hospitality from staff.

"Excellent"
6/6
Pierre T.6 years ago · 1 review

The service was excellent and the food exquisite. Reminds me of the places I use to go to when I lived in Italy.

"Excellent"
6/6
Will H.6 years ago · 1 review

Fantastic authentic Italian restaurant. Not at all pretentious, just great food and drink. Love it.

"Very good"
5/6
Andy K.6 years ago · 1 review

We both just had a pasta main course. The Ricotta green ravioli in particular was superb. Thanks to using a Manchester Confidential voucher it was great value. If we had not had the voucher it would not have been a particularly cheap meal. It would be nice if they offered some house wines below £20. Would return with a voucher.

"Average"
3/6
Gary M.6 years ago · 2 reviews

Service very slow and our main courses were nothing like the description in the menu

"Excellent"
6/6
Anna M.6 years ago · 2 reviews

Friendly place with great quality real Italian food, particularly their own homemade pasta.

"Very good"
5/6
Dominic W.6 years ago · 1 review

Genuine place. Great service. Good pasta. Good value for money

"Excellent"
6/6
Ruth K.6 years ago · 1 review

So good and ideal if you have a mix of vegans, vegetarians and carnivores in the group!

"Excellent"
6/6
Ben A.6 years ago · 1 review

Good food.... . . . . . .. . ..

"Excellent"
6/6
Ben T.6 years ago · 1 review

This restaurant deserves serious respect. The quality of the food is excellent. I spent a few days in Manchester eating at various excellent restaurants but The Pasta Factory was far and away the best. I would visit Manchester again just to go back to this restaurant. This definitely is a must visit restaurant before you die type restaurant.

"Excellent"
6/6
Maks G.6 years ago · 1 review

Fantastic food, great service. Great waiters and fair prices, recommended.

"Excellent"
6/6
Kym S.6 years ago · 1 review

Amazing foodwas very filling and great service will definitely return soon.

"Very good"
5/6
Richard M.6 years ago · 1 review

Nice place, good food and service. Friendly and convivial. Good atmosphere.

"Excellent"
6/6
Kahmila B.6 years ago · 1 review

Great vegan dishes and dessert options! Will definitely be returning.

"Excellent"
6/6
kevin g.6 years ago · 1 review

first time visit at lunch and enjoyed the food and service my wife and i had the small portions and they were quite adequate and would differently go back the bill was very reasonable

"Excellent"
6/6
Mike H.6 years ago · 2 reviews

In Manchester for the day, just time for an excellent meal at the Pasta Factory. Delicious food and wine at reasonable prices and a great atmosphere - thanks!

"Excellent"
6/6
Susan S.6 years ago · 4 reviews

Great lively atmosphere. Great food and you are always made to feel very welcome. One of my favourite restaurants in Manchester.

"Excellent"
6/6
Charli H.6 years ago · 1 review

Delicious & different, fresh Pasta dishes in a wonderfully friendly buzzing atmosphere..we travel over from Preston and are never disappointed 😁..you absolutely must try!!

"Excellent"
6/6
Emily M.6 years ago · 1 review

The food was amazing and the staff were polite and helpful, felt very welcome ❤️

"Excellent"
6/6
Ella N.6 years ago · 1 review

delicious food, great range of vegan options, lovely (and all vegan!) selection of wines!! only minor problem would be the level of noise in the restaurant, we felt like we had to keep raising our voices to hear one another. regardless, the meal was incredible and would definitely go again!

"Excellent"
6/6
Karen A.6 years ago · 1 review

Fabulous meal food was of a very high standard and excellent service. Very friendly and helpful. When we are in Manchester again we will definitely return.

"Excellent"
6/6
shivani p.6 years ago · 1 review

Amazing service and always has been the best pasta ever

"Excellent"
6/6
Sue L.6 years ago · 1 review

Second visit and the food was just as delicious! The service was excellent, attentive when required. Would highly recommend a visit.

"Excellent"
6/6
Helen D.6 years ago · 1 review

Never been before. Pasta was beautiful. Proximity to arena, brilliant

"Very good"
5/6
Helen S.6 years ago · 1 review

Lovely fresh ingredients making for delicious food, coupled with good service.

"Average"
3/6
Catherine S.6 years ago · 1 review

Service excellent. Didn’t like being sat right next to the toilet and the door was really squeaky. Some of the dishes were lovely. My courgette pasta was a bit sickly and the gnocchi bland.

"Excellent"
6/6
Tess P.6 years ago · 1 review

I came for my 25th birthday and really enjoyed my meal and the service. I will come back next year too. Amazing food!

"Excellent"
6/6
Lydia R.6 years ago · 1 review

Great service and excellent food. The panelle were delicious! Lovely wine too.

"Good"
4/6
Rachel K.6 years ago · 1 review

Very friendly service staff who explained the menu well and were attentive when we asked for help. Pastas were handmade and good!! Recommend it to anyone in Manchester :)

"Excellent"
6/6
Stephen T.6 years ago · 1 review

Really excellent food. Great atmosphere. Authentic. We will be back.

"Excellent"
6/6
Beverley K.6 years ago · 1 review

Lovely pasta and excellent service, we will definitely go again.

"Average"
3/6
Lili M.6 years ago · 2 reviews

We have visited pasta factory a few times and unfortunately this visit wasn’t the best. The special was meant to be a prawn and pasta dish and came with 2 prawns and over cooked pasta also very dry. The gnocchi was bland. Staters came with really stale bread. I used to love this place but I think it needs a bit of attention. On the up side the staff were really friendly and my dish was lovely. Shame it wasn’t the same experience for the rest of the guests. Don’t think I will be going back.

"Excellent"
6/6
Mira T.6 years ago · 1 review

Tasty food and lovely atmosphere! Will deff come back :)

"Excellent"
6/6
Lynn M.6 years ago · 4 reviews

Great service as usual and the food is top notch. Still my fave restaurant in Manchester

"Excellent"
6/6
Heather L.6 years ago · 1 review

Amazing food and service. Really enjoyed the meal. Will definitely go back!

"Excellent"
6/6
Malcolm H.6 years ago · 2 reviews

Great food, staff, atmosphere. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit there.

"Excellent"
6/6
James H.6 years ago · 1 review

Just a great restaurant all round. Staff and food, all great!

"Average"
3/6
Aimee H.6 years ago · 1 review

Interior could do with a makeover, complicated menu, bruschetta starter was too big and extremely dry. Expensive for what it is

"Very good"
5/6
Sergejs S.6 years ago · 1 review

Very quick and super friendly service. Food varies - one dish superb, other good, but nothing exceptional. Would recommend to try, bonus points for being local business.

"Excellent"
6/6
Kirsty S.6 years ago · 4 reviews

Lovely meal, good food, loved the music. Service was perfect.

"Excellent"
6/6
Mandy v.6 years ago · 1 review

we have had a lovely dinner. Service was perfect, very friendly people. If we ever come back to Manchester we'll definitely book a table at the pasta factory again.

"Excellent"
6/6
Simone M.6 years ago · 1 review

Wonderful food and service as always. One of my favourite restaurants in Manchester. The staff make sure the whole experience is of top quality!

"Excellent"
6/6
Andrew J.6 years ago · 1 review

Fantastic meal, original menu & great service, we loved it!

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