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Mahane Yehuda 8
Pasta Basta restaurant in Mahane Yehuda 8
יעקב ליבמן · Google Places

Pasta Basta

Multiple sources confirm the venue offers vegetarian, vegan, and fish/seafood options on a build-your-own pasta format.

GF·CoeliacE
VeganB
VegB
NutE
DairyE
EggD
ShellD
HalalD
KosherB
FODMAPD
SugarE
PescB
KetoD
Addressשוק, Mahane Yehuda 8, Jerusalem, Israel
CuisineItalian
Price
Hours
Mon11:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Tue11:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Wed11:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Thu11:00 AM to 12:00 AM
Fri11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Sat8:30 PM to 12:00 AM
Sun11:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Last verified

Per-allergen evidence

Vegan

B
confidence 70%

Kosher

B
confidence 70%

Two independent sources state the venue is kosher. Wolt uses the tag "Kosher L’mehadrin," and Wanderlog describes it as "Kosher (rabanut tsohar)." No formal accreditation name is provided beyond that tag. The kitchen serves meat and fish alongside dairy. This practice is consistent with kosher dietary rules if separate equipment is used, though the sources do not specify whether that is the case. The restaurant is reliable for kosher eating with typical caveats about dairy and meat separation.

Coeliac · Gluten-free

E
confidence 35%
Limited information ·what tier E means

A single FindMeGlutenFree review reports no reaction and a 'gluten-free menu' tag, but the same platform warns the kitchen is not dedicated and may not be safe for coeliac disease. A Wanderlog entry explicitly advises against it for coeliacs. Menu items are not marked for gluten on the delivery platform. This is thin, contradictory signal: calling ahead and questioning the kitchen directly is advisable before relying on it.

Honest caveat: A Wanderlog contributor explicitly advises against this venue for coeliacs

Dairy-free

E
confidence 30%
Limited information ·what tier E means

The Wolt menu lists ingredients such as cream, parmesan, goat cheese which are dairy, and some dishes are marked with the 🌱 emoji suggesting absence of animal products (likely dairy-free) but no explicit dairy-free marking. A single review reports Parmesan on a vegan Bolognese – a possible dairy cross-contact. No marked menu for dairy, no staff training evidence. Call ahead to confirm dairy-free options.

Nut-free

E
confidence 25%
Limited information ·what tier E means

The Wolt menu lists 'roasted almonds' as a topping option, confirming nuts are present on the premises. No allergen marking, no dedicated equipment, and no staff training evidence for nut allergies. Thin signal only: diners with nut anaphylaxis should call ahead and ask about cross-contact before visiting.

Sugar-free

E
confidence 20%
Limited information ·what tier E means

No source mentions sugar content, sugar-free options, or sugar-related dietary accommodation. A pasta-and-sauce restaurant is unlikely to have high-sugar items, but savoury pasta sauces can contain added sugar. The total absence of information places this in limited information territory. Anyone with strict sugar intolerance should call ahead.

Halal

D
confidence 65%
Not recommended ·what tier D means

Egg-free

D
confidence 55%
Not recommended ·what tier D means

Pasta Basta makes its pasta in-house, with multiple sources confirming the pasta is fresh and homemade. Traditional pasta dough contains eggs. No egg-free pasta option is mentioned in any source. Staff errors and miscommunication reported on HappyCow increase the risk for someone avoiding eggs. The venue is not recommended for an egg allergy without explicit confirmation of egg-free pasta availability.

Shellfish-free

D
confidence 50%
Not recommended ·what tier D means

The venue serves fish, sources list 'fish' or 'seafood' as category options, in a shared kitchen where pasta and toppings are prepared. No dedicated equipment for shellfish-free preparation is mentioned. Staff have limited English, based on multiple reports, which increases the risk of miscommunication. Not recommended for shellfish anaphylaxis without direct confirmation and a clear protocol from management.

Low-FODMAP

D
confidence 30%
Not recommended ·what tier D means

This is a pasta restaurant where wheat-based pasta forms the core menu item. Traditional pasta is high in fructans, a type of FODMAP. No source mentions gluten-free or low-FODMAP pasta alternatives. Cooking oil and garlic- or onion-based sauces, common in Italian pasta, further compound the issue. The restaurant is not suitable for low-FODMAP dietary needs unless the kitchen has separate gluten-free pasta and a low-FODMAP sauce protocol, none of which is evidenced.

Reminder

Always confirm with venue staff before ordering. Tiers and accreditations are guides, not guarantees.

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