Scala Pasta / Bar by PAN Collection

Restaurant · Italian4.5 (740 Google reviews)

No dishes marked gluten free12 can be made gluten free on request

31 dishesmenu read 9 Novscalapasta.co.za

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Summer set menu

Piccoli Piatti

  • Italian Olive and Potato FocacciaR59

    Italian olive and potato focaccia, grissini sticks

    VegetarianLikely gluten

  • Scallop & Yellowtail CarpaccioR165

    Scallop & yellowtail carpaccio, lemon & chilli herb dressing

    Likely shellfishLikely fish

  • Grilled Wild MushroomsR179

    Grilled wild mushrooms, parmesan foam, soy cured egg yolk, black truffle

    VegetarianLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Summer Burrata

    Summer burrata, peach mostarda, prosciutto (pork), heirloom tomato, pine nuts

    Likely dairyLikely nuts

  • Fried Baby SquidR198

    Fried baby squid, marinated red cabbage, wild rocket, salmon roe, gorgonzola cream

    Likely dairyLikely shellfishLikely fish

  • Stewed Beef MeatballsR119

    Stewed beef meatballs, salsa verde, sweet mustard, chives

  • Piemontese TartareR195

    Piemontese tartare, black truffle, toasted hazelnut, cured egg yolk

    Likely nutsLikely egg

  • Chargrilled MelanzaneR129

    Chargrilled melanzane, tomato salsa, basil, parmesan

    VegetarianLikely dairy

  • Confit Yellowfin TunaR165

    Confit yellowfin tuna, sweet & sour onion, chickpea & pearl couscous, salmon roe, spring onion

    Likely glutenLikely fish

  • Minestrone SoupR95

    Minestrone soup, winter vegetables, black beans, stracciatella, herb oil

    VegetarianLikely dairy

  • BruschettaR169

    Bruschetta potato focaccia, culatello (pork), blistered tomato, basil

    Likely gluten

Pasta

  • Signature CarbonaraR189

    Signature Carbonara by Luciano Monosilio, guanciale (pork), (semolina)

    Can be made free of gluten

  • Oven-Baked PaccheroR159

    Oven-baked pacchero, basil ricotta, rustic tomato, grana (semolina)

    VegetarianCan be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Fettuccine MarinaraR249

    Fettuccine marinara, prawns, mussels, crudo relish (egg)

    Can be made free of glutenLikely eggLikely shellfishLikely fish

  • Spaghetti alla ScapeceR159

    Spaghetti alla Scapece - fried baby marrow, mint lemon dressing, grana (semolina)

    VegetarianCan be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Four-Colour GnocchiR149

    Four-colour gnocchi, caramelised prawn, broccolini florets, seafood bisque (egg)

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely shellfish

  • Ischia Style CalamarataR255

    Ischia style Calamarata, West Coast lobster, dates, lemon, basil (semolina)

    Can be made free of glutenLikely shellfish

  • Tortelli, White Anchovy ButterR205

    Tortelli, white anchovy butter, fennel foam, pistachio (egg)

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairyLikely nutsLikely eggLikely fish

  • Conchiglie alla GenoveseR265

    Conchiglie alla Genovese - Wagyu chuck ragu, white onion, carrots, celery, grana (semolina)

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Tortelli, Coal-Roasted TomatoR205

    Tortelli, coal-roasted tomato, burratina, black truffle (served lukewarm) (egg)

    VegetarianCan be made free of glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Pappardelle alla TeramanaR179

    Pappardelle alla Teramana - fried meatballs, herb oil (egg)

    Can be made free of glutenLikely egg

  • Pici Cacio e PepeR179

    Pici cacio e pepe (tipo 00)

    VegetarianCan be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Rigatoni all'AmatricianaR185

    Rigatoni all'Amatriciana - coal-roasted tomato, guanciale (pork), chilli, pecorino (semolina)

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Farfalle, Chicken, PestoR195

    Farfalle, chicken, pesto alla Genovese, yellow-vine tomatoes, pine nuts, pecorino (egg)

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairyLikely nutsLikely egg

Dolci

  • Signature TiramisuR145

    Signature Tiramisu by Luciano Monosilio

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Almond FinancierR105

    Almond financier, lemon sorbet, lemon posset & curd, fresh strawberries, candied almonds

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Pistachio MillefoglieR139

    Pistachio millefoglie, pistachio & cherry cremeux, cherry compote, pistachio ice-cream

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Espresso BeanR115

    Espresso bean, coffee mousseline, hazelnut ganache, chocolate sponge, coffee crumble

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • MeringueR155

    Meringue, marinated strawberry, mascarpone & ricotta mousse

    Likely dairyLikely egg

Cicchetti (aperitivo hour)

Monday to Sunday 4:00pm–5:30pm

Cicchetti

  • BruschettaR79

    Bruschetta potato focaccia, culatello, blistered tomato, basil

    Likely gluten

  • Marinated Italian OlivesR79

    Marinated Italian olives, pecorino, chilli, focaccia croutons, oregano

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairy

What the menu saysGluten free pasta available on request - 30 (Summer set menu PDF). Website: 'Gluten free pasta and vegan options available on request.'
  • Gluten free pasta available on request - 30 (Summer set menu PDF). Website: 'Gluten free pasta and vegan options available on request.'
  • Please inform your service attendant of any food allergies or special requirements. Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements or if you don't want Parmesan added to your dish.

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Restaurant

Facts

FactDetail
Address81 Church St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa
AreaCape Town
KindRestaurant · Italian
Phone+27 21 424 7204
Websitescalapasta.co.za
BookingOnline through Book online
Google rating4.5 from 740 reviews
Menu read9 Nov 2026 from scalapasta.co.za
Hours
  • Monday12pm–10:30pm
  • Tuesday12pm–10:30pm
  • Wednesday12pm–10:30pm
  • Thursday12pm–10:30pm
  • Friday12pm–10:30pm
  • Saturday12pm–10:30pm
  • Sunday12pm–10:30pm
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What diners say

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Ratings are diners’ own experience. They don’t make a dish safe; neither do we.

Where this comes from

Allergen answers come from the menu’s labels first, then the listed ingredients, then a model’s judgement checked when unsure. How allergen status is decided.

Questions about Scala Pasta / Bar by PAN Collection

Does Scala Pasta / Bar by PAN Collection have gluten-free options?

No dish is marked gluten free as served, and 12 more can be made gluten free on request, from the menu read 9 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Scala Pasta / Bar by PAN Collection coeliac friendly?

The venue notes: “Gluten free pasta available on request - 30 (Summer set menu PDF).”. Eatcrush reads each venue’s own menu and says where every answer came from. It never calls a dish safe: kitchens share fryers, boards and flour, and menus change. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, confirm with staff before you order.

What can be made gluten free at Scala Pasta / Bar by PAN Collection?

Signature Carbonara (GF pasta available on request - 30); Oven-Baked Pacchero (GF pasta available on request - 30); Fettuccine Marinara (GF pasta available on request - 30); Spaghetti alla Scapece (GF pasta available on request - 30); Ischia Style Calamarata (GF pasta available on request - 30); Tortelli, White Anchovy Butter (GF pasta available on request - 30).

When is Scala Pasta / Bar by PAN Collection open?

Monday: 12pm–10:30pm. Tuesday: 12pm–10:30pm. Wednesday: 12pm–10:30pm. Thursday: 12pm–10:30pm. Friday: 12pm–10:30pm. Saturday: 12pm–10:30pm. Sunday: 12pm–10:30pm. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

Can I book Scala Pasta / Bar by PAN Collection online?

Yes, through Book online: https://calendar.dineplan.com/RKSsmf8k

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