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“Not your Mamma's pasta” at this hidden pasta bar

Decadent pastas, fried stewed beef balls, truffle lollipops and more at Scala


Last updated:
19 August 2022

Pasta bars are a trend around the world, including in Cape Town. In collaboration with Michelin star chef Luciano Monosilio, Scala Pasta Bar is bringing the textures and flavours from Rome to Heritage Square.


Scala is located across from Love Thy Neighbour by Iron Steak and Bar. Image: Scala Pasta Bar

DINE ON DECADENT PASTA

From Monosilio’s famous Carbonara to truffle pasta lollipops and chicken ragu, it taps into authentic Italian textures and flavours, drawing from Monosilio’s restaurant in Rome. Plus, it makes one banging tiramisu that you have to crack open with a spoon. 


Monosilio is known for being Carbonara King. Image: Scala Pasta Bar

All the pasta is made in-house with an imported charcoal oven from Italy. It has an open kitchen, so guests can watch the chefs prepare the food from the comfort of their tables. Scala is set to open on 15 September 2022. Subscribe to our newsletter to find out more about Scala


Scala is more focused on the flavour rather than recipe. Image: Scala Pasta Bar

WHEN + WHERE TO GO 

Scala is opening: 15 September 2022
Find it: The entrance is not the main entrance to Heritage Square on Long market, but the other side street between Bree Street and Buitengracht. 81 Church Street | Heritage Square | Cape Town
Book: at Scala via Dineplan
Contact on: capetown@scalapasta.co.za, Instagram: @scalapasta

By Lara van Zyl

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