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New Restaurant Pasta Shop Opens in Sydney's Potts Point

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Pasta Shop Opens in Potts Point, Offering House-Made Pasta Under $30

A new restaurant named Pasta Shop has opened in Potts Point, Sydney. Owned by restaurateur Paola Toppi, the venue offers a menu of house-made pasta dishes, all priced below $30. The restaurant is located at the former Sonora Mexican site on the corner of Bayswater Road and Ward Avenue.

Location and Venue Details

  • Address: Former Sonora Mexican site, corner of Bayswater Road and Ward Avenue, Potts Point, Sydney.
  • Capacity: The venue has 35 seats.

Menu and Pricing

The restaurant's primary offering is 11 house-made pasta dishes. According to the owner, all menu items are priced below $30.

Reported Pasta Dishes Include:

  • Spaghetti Machiavelli, described as being made from a 40-year-old recipe.
  • Spicy rigatoni alla vodka.
  • Gnocchi gorgonzola.
  • Classic lasagne.

Additional Menu Items:

  • Salads.
  • House-made focaccia.
  • Desserts, including tiramisu and cannoli.

Drinks and Service Options

  • Drinks List: Includes a rotating selection of Italian wines, pre-mixed cocktails (specifically Maybe Sammy negronis and margaritas), Sardinian beer, and traditional Italian soft drinks.
  • BYO: The restaurant permits customers to bring their own wine.
  • Delivery: A delivery service is available to Sydney's Eastern Suburbs.

Operating Hours

  • Dinner: 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Wednesday to Sunday.
  • Lunch: 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Thursday to Sunday.

Owner Background and Statements

The restaurant is owned by Paola Toppi, who previously owned Bar M (formerly Bar Machiavelli), Toppi Martin Place, and Machiavelli. The spaghetti Machiavelli dish references her previous restaurant.

Paola Toppi provided statements regarding the restaurant's concept:

"In Italy, it’s a staple that people of all walks of life can afford to eat everyday."

She stated the goal is to make pasta more accessible and described the concept as "decades of pasta knowledge, made accessible." Toppi also stated the restaurant uses premium ingredients but aims to provide a more relaxed dining experience to offer lower prices.

Additional Information

Multiple sources reported the restaurant opened on the day following their publication. One source specified an opening date of May 23, 2024.

Photography accompanying source articles was credited to Trent van der Jagt.