Italian · Pasta
⭐ 4.8 (453 Google reviews)
What it is
Pasta Mia is a small Italian-run pasta restaurant tucked off the main strip in northern Dahab, towards the Assalah side. The kitchen makes its pasta by hand and runs a deliberately short menu, which is why the same dishes show up consistently in reviews. The room is casual and cozy with outdoor seating, and the operation is small enough that a single full table can fill it. With 453 Google reviews at 4.8 stars, it is among the highest-rated kitchens in town and tables go fast in high season. Booking is handled through the Pasta Mia Facebook page rather than a phone line, since the restaurant does not list a public number.
Menu
The menu is short on purpose. Expect a selection of handmade pasta in classic Italian sauces, a few starters or small plates, salads and dessert. Halal food, vegan and vegetarian options are listed on Google, alongside healthy and small-plate dishes. There is no full bar listed and no dedicated online ordering site. The current menu and any daily change is announced through the Pasta Mia Dahab Facebook page, which is also where bookings are taken. Counter service handles takeout and a drive-through option is listed on the Google profile, which is unusual for a restaurant of this size.
Sample prices: Starters and small plates 90–180 EGP · Salads 100–200 EGP · Handmade pasta with tomato or vegetable sauces 200–320 EGP · Handmade pasta with cream or cheese sauces 220–360 EGP · Filled pasta dishes 240–380 EGP · Vegan pasta 200–320 EGP · Desserts 90–160 EGP · Soft drinks and juices 40–90 EGP
Practical
| Reservations | Book through the Pasta Mia Dahab Facebook page. The restaurant does not list a public phone number on Google, and the kitchen fills up fast in high season, so message ahead. |
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| Payment | Payment options are not listed on Google. Cash in Egyptian pounds is the safe default. Ask when you book whether cards are currently accepted. |
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| Suitable for | couples on a date night · small groups · families with kids · vegan and vegetarian diners · halal-only diners · pasta enthusiasts · people who plan ahead |
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| Accessibility | Casual indoor and outdoor seating. Specific wheelchair attributes are not listed on Google; ask the staff via Facebook when booking if step-free access matters. |
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| Parking | Free street parking and a free lot are listed on the Google profile. Most diners walk in from the Assalah and Mashraba directions. |
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The basics
How to get there
Dahab — see our Dahab map guide for the area layout.
Worth it?
Small Italian-run pasta restaurant with handmade pasta. Limited menu but everything on it is excellent. Book via Facebook — it fills up fast. A solid recommendation if you're in the area.
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FAQ
Where is Pasta Mia in Dahab?
Pasta Mia is in northern Dahab, off the main seafront strip on the Assalah side. The Google listing shows it on an unnamed road inland, which means most visitors arrive on foot from a hotel or by tuk-tuk. Use Pasta Mia Dahab on Google Maps to follow the correct turn off the main road.
How do I book Pasta Mia?
Book Pasta Mia through the Pasta Mia Dahab Facebook page. The Google listing does not show a phone number, and Facebook Messenger is the channel the team uses for bookings and questions. Message a day or two ahead in high season, since the dining room is small and fills early.
What are Pasta Mia's opening hours?
Pasta Mia opens daily, with Google showing 13:00 to 23:00 and the Ask Dahab listing showing 12:00 to 22:00. The lunch service runs from early afternoon and dinner runs until late evening. Hours can vary slightly in low season; confirm via Facebook the day you plan to visit.
What does Pasta Mia serve?
Pasta Mia serves handmade Italian pasta. The menu is deliberately short and changes a little over time, but expect classic pasta dishes in tomato, vegetable, cream and cheese sauces, a few filled pastas, salads, small plates and dessert. The kitchen is Italian-run, which sets expectations on technique and seasoning.
Is Pasta Mia good for vegans?
Yes, Pasta Mia is good for vegans. Google lists both vegan and vegetarian options, and at least one tomato or vegetable pasta dish is normally vegan-friendly. Confirm with the staff that the pasta itself is egg-free where required, since handmade pasta sometimes contains egg even in nominally vegan-leaning kitchens.
Is Pasta Mia halal?
Yes, Pasta Mia serves halal food according to Google. The menu does not centre meat heavily, so most dishes are pasta, vegetable and cheese-based, and any meat-based pasta on the menu is sourced halal. There is no full bar listed, which makes the room comfortable for fully alcohol-free diners.
How much does Pasta Mia cost?
Pasta Mia is mid-range, marked $$ on Ask Dahab. Plan for roughly 250 to 450 EGP per person for a starter, a pasta main and a soft drink. Pasta dishes themselves run 200 to 380 EGP depending on sauce and filling, and desserts add 90 to 160 EGP. The portion is one plate per person rather than shared platters.
Is Pasta Mia good for kids?
Yes, Pasta Mia welcomes children according to Google. The menu suits kids well: simple tomato pasta and cheese pasta dishes are usually on offer, and the room is casual rather than formal. The kitchen is small, so families with very young children should book an earlier seating around 18:00 to avoid the peak rush.
Why is Pasta Mia so highly rated?
Pasta Mia is highly rated because it does one thing well: handmade Italian pasta, on a short menu, in a small Italian-run kitchen. With 453 Google reviews at 4.8 stars, the consistency of the cooking is the main driver, alongside an honest portion size and a friendly room. It is not a hidden discovery; it is just well-executed.
Is Pasta Mia walk-in friendly?
Walk-ins are possible at Pasta Mia, especially at lunch and in low season, but the dining room is small and tables fill quickly in high season. Booking via Facebook is the safer path for any dinner visit, particularly for groups or anyone arriving after 19:00 on a weekend.
Does Pasta Mia do takeout?
Yes, Pasta Mia offers takeout. The Google profile lists takeout and counter service, and a drive-through option is also flagged, which is unusual for a kitchen of this size. Pasta travels best when picked up immediately, so time your collection close to when you plan to eat.
Best dish at Pasta Mia?
The best-known dishes at Pasta Mia are the handmade pasta plates with classic Italian sauces. Because the menu is short and rotates a little, the strongest pick is whatever the staff confirm was made fresh that day. Ask when you sit down which pasta has just been finished and order from there.
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