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Onda Pasta Bar, Circle Square, Oxford Road, Manchester

Onda Pasta Bar

4.7
4.7
405 Reviews
£25 and under
Italian
Onda Pasta Bar,, Circle Square, Oxford Road, Manchester M1 7FS

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 57 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Hot spot
  • Good for groups
A fresh pasta bar based in the Circle Square neighbourhood of Manchester.

Open Wednesday to Sunday every week.

We are a cashless venue

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 405 people are saying

Onda Pasta Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Manchester/Greater Manchester

    Best Overall

  • Manchester/Greater Manchester

    Best Food

  • Manchester/Greater Manchester

    Best Service

  • Manchester/Greater Manchester

    Best Value

  • Manchester/Greater Manchester

    Hot spot

  • Manchester/Greater Manchester

    Italian

  • Manchester/Greater Manchester

    Most Booked

  • Manchester

    Best Overall

  • Manchester

    Best Food

  • Manchester

    Best Service

  • Manchester

    Best Ambiance

  • Manchester

    Best Value

  • Manchester

    Hot spot

  • Manchester

    Italian

  • Manchester

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Onda Pasta Bar offers "absolutely stunning" food in a warm and engaging atmosphere. Signature dishes like the vodka pasta and tiramisu receive high praise, while the "service is immaculate." Guests appreciate the "fantastic" value and friendly staff, making it a must-visit for pasta lovers and Italian cuisine enthusiasts.

405 Reviews
  1. Lucy

    Manchester3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best pasta places I’ve had in a while!

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  2. Deborah

    Aberdeen2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful food and great service. Order 5 dishes for 3 of us and all were lovely. Especially the vodka pasta ! Yum

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  3. George

    Manchester1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food, fully lived up to our expectations. Make sure you save room for dessert as this is the best tiramisu I’ve tasted.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Derbyshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food - some of the best pasta our table of 4 have ever had. The service was quick and efficient, we was in and out in an hour and a half. Service was great, they explained the menu and specific dishes when asked for recommendations and everyone was very friendly. Tiramisu is an absolute must!

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  5. Alfie

    Yorkshire2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The staff were friendly and attentative (we were missing a drinks menu which was quickly rectified). Food was delicious and fast. Value for money is definitely there and they are fairly big portions of quite creamy sauces so bear in mind when ordering (we ordered a pasta and pizza each and was struggling to finish it off!) Overall, great experience and will be back again :)

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  6. Phoebe

    Manchester1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was absolutely amazing. The trio of butters was so tasty and the vodka pasta was outstanding. And to top it all off the tiramisu was so soft and a great way to end our experience. Will definitely be returning.

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  7. Naomi

    Manchester1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was absolutely stunning The general manager frank is lovely and the service was immaculate

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  8. Nalisha

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect food, great atmosphere, fantastic service and very well priced we had a lovely time and can’t wait to come again to try more things off the menu.
    Onda Pasta BarResponded on April 17, 2025
    Thank you very much for your kind words Nalisha! Hopefully we can have you in again soon!

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  9. Elizabeth

    Manchester1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, well worth the wait for a booking. Can’t wait to come back and try more of the menu.
    Onda Pasta BarResponded on April 18, 2025
    Thanks for your review Elizabeth! Please do come back again soon!

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  10. Grace

    Manchester1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is amazing. The trio of butters and foccacia are simple but effective. We had the beef shin ragu and vodka pasta which were delicious.
    Onda Pasta BarResponded on April 17, 2025
    Glad to hear you enjoyed Grace! Thanks for popping in

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Onda Pasta Bar is rated 4.7 stars by 405 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 57 times today
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Onda Pasta Bar,, Circle Square, Oxford Road, Manchester M1 7FS

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Manchester
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access
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