World Pasta Day falls on Sunday 25 October, and what better reason to spend the week working your way through Canberra’s best pasta deals?
From bottomless bowls and cheap lunches to pasta with a glass of wine on the side, here are seven places to get your carb fix for less.
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Bottomless Pasta at Amici
Amici’s Tuesday bottomless pasta deal is about as close as you’ll get to dinner at nonna’s house. Come hungry, because $29 gets you bottomless serves of the pasta of the week from 5pm.
The dish changes regularly, but the deal stays the same: they’ll keep the pasta coming until you’re ready to wave the white napkin. Bookings are recommended, but walk-ins are welcome. Just don’t fill up on bread first!
Location: Amici Wine Bar & Deli, 27 Northbourne Avenue, Canberra City
Dates/Times: Tuesdays, from 5pm
Price/Booking: $29 per person. Book here.
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Mr Pasta
Mr Pasta is proof that a great bowl of pasta doesn’t have to cost too much.
They keep things simple. Pick your pasta, choose your sauce and build your bowl, with options starting from just $9.90. There are classics like Napolitana, carbonara and Bolognese, alongside pesto, mac and cheese, butter chicken and plenty more. Gluten-free pasta is available too.
Location: Gungahlin and Dickson
Dates/Times: Daily, with hours varying by location
Price/Booking: Pasta from $9.90. Walk-ins welcome.
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Dickson Taphouse
Dickson Taphouse gives you two ways to save on pasta during the week.
From Monday to Friday, you can grab any large pasta for $17 between midday and 3pm. Then on Monday nights, house-made pasta drops to $18, with a choice of shapes including spaghetti, elicoidali, tripolini and radiatori. Gluten-free pasta is available too.
Location: 30 Woolley Street, Dickson
Dates/Times: Weekday lunch, 12pm–3pm; Pasta Night Mondays, 5pm–9pm
Price: $17 lunch special; $18 Pasta Night on Mondays
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Walt & Burley
If you want a bowl of pasta with a lake view, Walt & Burley has you covered.
Every Wednesday, the Kingston Foreshore venue serves up a $20 pasta of the week all day, making it an easy option for lunch or dinner by the water.
Location: 70/17 Eastlake Parade, Kingston
Dates/Times: Wednesdays, all day
Price: $20 pasta of the week
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Hopscotch
Wednesday is also pasta night at Hopscotch, where you can pair dinner with a little friendly competition.
The Braddon pub runs a $25 pasta and pizza special alongside free trivia, so you can test your general knowledge while working your way through dinner.
Location: Hopscotch, 5 Lonsdale Street, Braddon
Dates/Times: Wednesdays
Price/Booking: $25 pasta and pizza deal. Trivia is free.
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Wakefield’s
Head upstairs to Wakefield’s on a Thursday for Pasta Night, where your bowl comes with a free glass of local wine.
The moody Ainslie wine bar opens from 5pm, with dishes including ricotta gnocchi, linguine vongole and beef and pork ragu currently on the menu.
Location: Shop 2/1 Wakefield Gardens, Ainslie
Dates/Times: Thursdays, from 5pm
Price/Booking: Price varies. Pasta comes with a free glass of local wine.
Deals, prices and times may change, so check with each venue before you head out.
