Pasta at Grasso

Pasta was a big part of our childhood (that’s our big brother, James with a plate of spaghetti and meatballs in the photograph), and it makes a big part of our menu at Grasso.

All our sauces are made from scratch and in house - and we make more than 100 litres of pomodoro sauce every day.

We have four main pasta dishes on the menu, more on each one, below.

And you can find all allergen information here.

Our pasta menu

Mom’s Spaghetti

Spaghetti and meatballs was always a family favourite, growing up, and something we’d eat on special occasions. Mom’s Spaghetti at Grasso is made to the same family recipe, so it can be enjoyed at all times.

Ingredients:

  • pork and beef meatballs

  • our house red sauce

  • parmesan

If you don’t fancy the spaghetti, and instead would like the meatballs at the side, just ask the team and they can make that happen for you. Our secret.

Penne alla vodka

At Grasso, our penne alla vodka is made the way all our pasta sauces are — by hand and in-house. It's a simple, rich plate finished with a generous heap of Parmesan, and it's quickly become one of the most popular dishes on the menu.

Ingredients:

  • our house red sauce with cream, vodka and chilli

  • Parmesan

  • topped with our homemade chilli oil

We can also make our penne alla vodka vegan, and without alcohol. And many say it’s best served as a side to the chicken parm

Lamb ragù rigatoni

Our lamb ragù is takes time to prepare. We slow-cooked lamb with anchovies, herbs, and Italian tomatoes every day, giving the meat time to break down and the flavours to come together.

We serve it in a big bowl with rigatoni, and topped with Parmesan. A real home-cooked meal.

Ingredients:

  • slow-cooked lamb

  • tomatoes

  • rosemary

  • anchovies

  • Parmesan

And don’t be put off by the anchovies, there’s nothing fishy about this dish.

Grasso’s lobster linguine

We serve this with a whole fresh lobster, and linguine alla vodka. A celebratory showstopper.

Ingredients:

  • a whole, fresh lobster

  • vodka sauce

  • linguine

More than pasta

In addition to pasta, we serve New York style pizzzas, and Italian-American classics. All (both) desserts are made in house and by our mother.

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  • "The chicken parm and vodka pasta were the best!!!!"

    Golnar

  • "I had the lamb ragu and it was incredibly tender."

    Jess

  • "Delicious meal. ‘Moms spaghetti’ was a particular favourite."

    Henry

  • "Chicken Parmigiana and Mom’s Spaghetti both to die for!"

    Emma

  • “Delicious Italian food, especially the penne alla vodka and fried zucchini,”

    Luz

  • "Best chicken parm & penne alla vodka."

    Jen

  • "The penne alla vodka was also outstanding, rich and well-seasoned without being too heavy."

    Dr Afshin

  • "the lamb ragu pasta was al dente and rich"

    Tabby

  • "Lamb ragu and home made tiramisu all were 10/10."

    Elise

  • "Highly recommend the vodka pasta - unreal!"

    Fatma

  • "I had the penne alla vodka and it was genuinely the best pasta I’ve ever had!"

    Paris

Pasta in Soho at Grasso, Dean Street

 

Looking for pasta in Soho? Then head over to Dean Street, wher you’ll find us serving up a slice of New York. Big bowls of pasta, East Coast Italian classics, and pizza.

When travelling by Tube, Tottenham Court Road and Oxford Circus are the closest stations, and Piccadilly Circus and Leicester Square are both just ten minutes walk away.

You can find us just off of Oxford Street, and close to Regent Street, Marylebone, Fitzrovia and Covent Garden.

We’re open six days a week, and are closed Sunday.

Grasso pizza FAQs

  • Our penne alla vodka can be made vegan, just ask the team when placing your order.

  • Yes, gluten free pasta is not a problem at all.

    Just ask the team when ordering.

    We also cook it in separate water to the regular pasta.

  • While we would always suggest to eat in, ordering pasta in the restaurant for take away is possible!

  • No, we don’t deliver.

    We feel that our pasta is best enjoyed hot out of the oven, and in the comfort of the restaurant.

  • Yes, we do accept walk ins, but do recommend that you book ahead.

    Especially during evenings and weekends.

  • We're at 81 Dean Street in Soho, Central London.

    We're a short walk from Tottenham Court Road and Oxford Circus tube stations, and close to Piccadilly Circus, Leicester Square, Fitzrovia, and Mayfair.