The Pasta Bar
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About The Pasta Bar
On Trago Mills in Newton Abbot, The Pasta Bar is a takeaway serving pasta made with sauces prepared in-house by the family running it. The pomodoro pasta is a regular order, alongside a cheese and chive pasta, and garlic bread is served alongside the pasta. A dairy free pasta option is offered, and regular portion sizing is available as a choice. It operates on a walk-in basis. The shop opens daily except Wednesdays, and hours run daytime only. Tea and coffee are offered alongside the food.
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- ParkingOn-site parking
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for kidsGood for kids · Has kids' menu · Family friendly
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pomodoro pasta, garlic bread, cheese and chive pasta and dairy free pasta.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pomodoro pasta, garlic bread, cheese and chive pasta and dairy free pasta.
Customer Review Summary
The pomodoro pasta draws the most repeat praise, with diners describing generous portions and returning specifically for it, some traveling from outside the area or timing visits around it. Close behind, the cheese and chive pasta gets singled out as a lovely, generous helping, and the garlic bread comes up repeatedly as a favorite side. Reviewers also mention the homemade sauce and note the business as family run, with several calling the staff nice, polite, and kind, including one account of a dairy-free portion prepared for a grandchild. Service is called fantastic more than once, and the food is repeatedly described as simple but well done. One reviewer, however, reports overcooked pasta with a poor sauce, a disappointing exception against the otherwise consistent praise. Several reviewers say they return every time they're at Trago, with one noting they look forward to it as an occasional treat.
Customer Review Summary
The pomodoro pasta draws the most repeat praise, with diners describing generous portions and returning specifically for it, some traveling from outside the area or timing visits around it. Close behind, the cheese and chive pasta gets singled out as a lovely, generous helping, and the garlic bread comes up repeatedly as a favorite side. Reviewers also mention the homemade sauce and note the business as family run, with several calling the staff nice, polite, and kind, including one account of a dairy-free portion prepared for a grandchild. Service is called fantastic more than once, and the food is repeatedly described as simple but well done. One reviewer, however, reports overcooked pasta with a poor sauce, a disappointing exception against the otherwise consistent praise. Several reviewers say they return every time they're at Trago, with one noting they look forward to it as an occasional treat.
Featured reviews
- Lisa Sokell
“Always delicious, and always fantastic service. We come to Trago especially for the pasta!”
- Chloe Endacott
“Always always get the pomodoro pasta. I used to live close to Trago and crave the pasta. The problem is I now live up in Malvern and when I crave Trago pasta I can’t make the same! My all time fave pasta. And the portions are elite! As a pasta girly that would have it for lunch everyday this would be where I would go if I could 😂 please never leave trago i look forward to my pasta twice a year lol”
- John creek
“Tryed for the first time. And it defo wont be the last. Simple food made amazing 👏. …”
- Creeks Cuppa
“Just wooooow. It was amzing. Family run with Souce thay make themselves. If u was in exeter I would eat here every day.”
- sandwich bar
“If I'm in the area I always stop by for a helping or pasta! Highly recommended. In fact, I shall be popping by later this morning 🤩”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Popular for popular for lunch
- Popular for good for solo dining
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- On-site parking
- Offers takeaway
- Family friendly
- Casual
- Quick bite
Show more amenities
- Good for solo dining
- Popular with tourists
- Family-friendly· 2
- Good for kids
- Has kids' menu
- Dining options· 1
- Serves lunch
- Popular for· 1
- Popular for lunch
Location
Restaurants near The Pasta Bar
- Dartmoor Halfway Inn4.41,4861.8 mi
dog-friendly camping, gluten free menu options, tea/coffee facilities
- Bovey Fish Bar4.52502.7 mi£1–10Good for kids
homemade tartare sauce, crispy batter, fresh haddock and chips
- Kings Fry4.3933 mi£1–10
fish and chips, curry sauce, pea fritter
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Pasta BarGood for kids | 4.818 | — | £1–10 | pomodoro pasta, garlic bread, cheese and chive pasta |
| Dartmoor Halfway Inn | 4.41,486 | 1.8 mi | — | dog-friendly camping, gluten free menu options, tea/coffee facilities |
| Bovey Fish BarGood for kids | 4.5250 | 2.7 mi | £1–10 | homemade tartare sauce, crispy batter, fresh haddock and chips |
| Kings Fry | 4.393 | 3 mi | £1–10 | fish and chips, curry sauce, pea fritter |
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