At Casa Tua, pasta isn’t just something on the menu – it’s the true taste of Italy, handmade fresh, every day, the way our nonnas would have made it. Every shape is rolled and cut by hand in our kitchen, not bought in or machine-made elsewhere. From our homely tables in Camden to our warm and cosy dining room near King’s Cross, it’s the dish our guests ask us about more than any other. After being named winner of England’s Best Pasta in 2018, we’re often asked about our handmade pasta in Camden and King’s Cross – where to find it, how it’s made, and what makes ours so authentically Italian. Here are the answers.
Pasta in Camden: A Natural Stop Near Camden Market
Our Camden restaurant, Casa Tua Camden, sits opposite Camden Overground, just a few minutes’ walk from Camden Market – a true home away from home for anyone craving authentic, handmade Italian cooking. Whether you’ve spent the afternoon browsing the market stalls or you’re simply after a proper, handmade lunch or dinner, our doors are open and the pasta pot is always on.
Pasta in King’s Cross: Our Second Home
A short walk from King’s Cross and St Pancras, Casa Tua King’s Cross is where most people searching for pasta in King’s Cross, or pasta near King’s Cross, usually end up – a warm, independent restaurant offering handmade, authentically Italian pasta, far from the rush of the station concourse.
What’s the difference between fresh and dried pasta?
Fresh pasta is often made with flour and eggs, although recipes vary by region and shape. Because it hasn’t been dried, it usually cooks more quickly than dried pasta and has a softer, more delicate texture. Dried pasta, made from durum wheat, is particularly well suited to shapes and sauces that need more structure. There’s no single “better” option – the right choice depends on the dish, the sauce and the texture you want.
Is Casa Tua’s pasta handmade, not just fresh?
Both, and it’s a distinction we’re proud of. “Fresh” simply means the pasta hasn’t been dried – it can still be made by machine. “Handmade” means a person has actually rolled, cut and shaped it, the traditional way. At Casa Tua, every batch is handmade in-house, not bought in or machine-produced, using semola flour from Altamura in Puglia and British free-range eggs. It’s the same handmade approach behind our title as winner of England’s Best Pasta in 2018, and it’s still exactly how we do it today. Beyond Camden and King’s Cross, Casa Tua is part of a small but growing conversation around fresh, handmade pasta in London – restaurants making pasta by hand in-house rather than buying it in. If you’re curious how it all comes together day to day, take a look inside the Casa Tua kitchen.
Does pasta shape matter?
Pasta shape isn’t just about appearance. Our Red Wine Tagliatelle alla Bolognese shows how a long ribbon carries a rich beef ragù, while a tubular shape like our Paccheri al Ragù Siciliano – made with beef and fennel sausage ragù – holds a thicker sauce inside and around the pasta. Our Pear and Gorgonzola Tortelloni, on the other hand, comes with a lighter Parmigiano Reggiano sauce, letting the filling stay the main flavour rather than competing with something heavier.
What’s on the pasta menu right now?
If you can’t decide between dishes, our Pasta Experience is designed exactly for that. For £35.00 per person (minimum 2 people), you choose any three homemade pasta dishes from the menu to share at the table, tasting-menu style, served with warm scarpetta bread to mop up every last drop of sauce. It’s a chance to try more of the menu in one sitting than you’d typically order à la carte, at a set price rather than paying for each dish individually.
Whether you’re building your own Pasta Experience or ordering a single dish, here are a few of the current handmade pasta dishes at Casa Tua:
- Casa Tua Carbonara (£18.90) – pancetta, British St Ewe free-range eggs, grated black Pecorino and black pepper, no cream added
- Rigatoni all’Amatriciana (£19.50) – spicy rustic yellow datterino compote, pancetta and grated Pecorino cheese
- Orecchiette Sausage & Cime di Rapa (£20.90) – Italian sausage, homemade cime di rapa blend, garlic, chilli, Tarallo crumble
- Tagliatelle alla Boscaiola (£27.90) – sautéed king oyster mushrooms, Italian sausage, garden peas, asparagus and black truffle cream
- Black Ink Spaghetti Mari e Monti (£28.90) – king prawns, king oyster mushrooms, courgette cream, Apulian burrata cheese
You can explore the full pasta menu, including seasonal specials, in our food menu.
Can I take fresh pasta home?
Next door to the main restaurant, Casa Tua Delizie, our deli and wine bar, sells fresh pasta at the gastronomia counter alongside Italian wine and panini – a little taste of Italy to take home, perfect for whenever the craving strikes.
Come and join us
Whether you’re in Camden or King’s Cross, there’s always a warm welcome and a plate of handmade pasta waiting at Casa Tua – book a table in Camden or book a table at King’s Cross and taste the handmade difference for yourself.
