Located on Main Street in the heart of Blackrock, Un’Altra Pasta Bar is an Italian restaurant specialising in freshly made pasta and classic dishes from across Italy. The family-friendly restaurant sits amongst Blackrock’s independent shops, cafes and local amenities, offering a relaxed backdrop in the village’s coastal surroundings.
Pasta takes centre stage, with the restaurant’s pasta and sauces handcrafted using traditional techniques, with a menu that spans fresh pasta, filled pasta, gnocchi and a dedicated selection of truffle dishes, alongside Italian starters, desserts and a choice of wines.
Among the pasta dishes are spaghetti carbonara with guanciale, egg yolk and Pecorino Romano, rigatoni amatriciana with San Marzano tomatoes and crispy guanciale, fettuccine with slow-cooked beef ragu, and paccheri all’arrabbiata with tomato, garlic and fresh chilli. Filled pasta includes ricotta and spinach capellacci with Tuscan ragu, as well as potato and porcini-filled capellacci served with butter and sage. There is also a selection of gnocchi and vegetarian options.
For something more indulgent, the Tartufo section features dishes such as tagliatelle with Parmesan-truffle sauce and chicken, truffle carbonara, and gnocchi with mushrooms and truffle paste. Starters include Neapolitan bruschetta, focaccia, pesto-coated dough balls and ‘nduja and provola rice croquettes, while desserts include tiramisu, chocolate brownie and Nutella-topped fried dough.
With its focus on handmade pasta, traditional Italian flavours and a relaxed setting, Un’Altra Pasta Bar offers a casual dining option in Blackrock, an established coastal suburb south of Dublin city centre.