Pastaus Restaurant Malta - Fresh Pasta

Vegetarian dishes on the menu are identified by a "(V)" symbol. This includes starters such as Classic Bruschetta, Bruschetta Veggie, and Mixed Salad, along with pasta sauces like Vegan Ragu and Lemon Sorbet. A reasonable selection of clearly labelled vegetarian options is available. The kitchen prepares meat and fish dishes in the same space, so standard shared-preparation caveats apply.

Pastaus offers a small set of cold gluten-free starters listed under a dedicated 'Starters Gluten Free' section: Caprese Salad, Mixed Salad, and Cheese Platter. Gluten-free pasta is available on request for sauce dishes. However, this is a fresh pasta kitchen where wheat flour is a core, pervasive ingredient. No information is provided about separate cooking water, utensils, prep surfaces, or any other cross-contact controls. For anyone with coeliac disease, the cross-contamination risk from a shared pasta kitchen is significant. Call ahead and speak to staff before visiting.

The menu lists a 'Vegan Ragu' containing aubergines, peppers, zucchini, carrots, celery, and fresh tomato sauce. This item is marked only with (V), the same symbol used for vegetarian dishes. No separate vegan label (VG) exists. It is unclear whether the Vegan Ragu is the only vegan option or whether other (V)-marked items are also free of dairy and eggs. Calling ahead to confirm which dishes are fully plant-based and how they are prepared is recommended.