On the Hunt for the Best Bowl of Pasta

For any foodie, a good bowl of pasta feels like a warm hug to the soul.

Across South Africa, there are a number of establishments which serve great pasta, transporting your tastebuds straight to Italy.

Here are some establishments where you can get the best bowl of pasta:

Saint

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Located in Sandton, the menu at Saint features sophisticated takes on classic Italian dishes. Thus, you can expect an assortment of creamy and flavourful pasta dishes.

With each dish tailored for the South African palate and prepared to perfection, your dining experience at Saint is likely to end with a new appreciation for gourmet pasta.

Col’Cacchio

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At Col’Cacchio, you can expect a casual and homely dining experience, as well as some really good food. The establishment’s extensive menu caters for different kinds of foodies and offers scrumptious pasta dishes.

A popular and irresistible favourite is the creamy pasta with prawns and cherry tomatoes. If you’ve got a sweet tooth, you can end off your perfect pasta experience with a treat from the dessert menu.

Bel Punto

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Umdloti’s Bel Punto is a family-run establishment which serves sophisticated Italian specialties.

The menu comprises of a number of delicious pasta dishes including Ala Marinara and Bel Punto, which are both tasty and consist of seafood. Other pasta dishes include some delicious Bolegnese. Foodies who love their vegetables can also enjoy a bowl of Panzerotti alla Zucca Cremolati.

Old Town Italy

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Old Town Italy offers a relaxed Italian dining experience. You can start off with a spectacular deli board of imported meats and cheeses.

Expertly and passionately made, the pasta dishes are the star of the show. You can then end off your dining experience with a sweet treat such as tiramisu or some bombolini.

The Cousins

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At The Cousins, you can expect homemade pasta and a true Italian experience. The Cousins pasta consists of a creamy homemade tagliolini with cream, thyme, mushroom as well as a thorough coating of Grana Padano cheese.

If you would like to end things off on a sweet note after your creamy bowl of pasta, the menu consists of classic Italian desserts such as panna cotta and tiramisu.

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