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Busta

10 Pittwater Rd, Manly NSW 2095, Australia

Recommended by 36 people

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10 Pittwater Rd, Manly NSW 2095, Australia

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+61 2 9669 9386
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 5:30 – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 5:30 – 10:00 PM Thursday: 5:30 – 10:00 PM Friday: 5:30 – 10:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM Sunday: 4:00 – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Busta

Tucked along Pittwater Road, Busta brings casual neighborhood warmth with freshly rolled pasta and sharp Italian pours. Instead of wrestling an unwieldy menu, regulars zero in on a tight rotation of three or so daily handmade shapes cooked nicely al dente. Start with fluffy, golden focaccia, then watch the open kitchen send out bowls of pumpkin rigatoni or cecina paired with wine by the carafe. Dietary quirks never ruffle the staff either—the kitchen will quietly whip up an off-menu cacio e pepe for allium-free diners before you finish with an airy tiramisu.

  • Fresh Daily Pasta: A tight rotation of handmade pasta shapes made fresh daily on-site, from pumpkin rigatoni to filled ravioli.
  • Off-Menu Dietary Care: The kitchen accommodates severe allergies and special diets with custom off-menu dishes like garlic- and onion-free cacio e pepe.
  • Midweek Specials: Crowd-favorite midweek pasta and wine specials keep casual weeknight dinners relaxed and accessible.
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Why Choose Busta

From fresh daily pasta and bespoke allergy accommodations to unbeatable midweek specials, here is why locals love Busta.

  • Artisanal Fresh Pasta Handcrafted Daily

    Busta crafts clever artisanal pastas on-site every day, delivering perfectly textured, vibrant dishes paired with thoughtful wines in a lively bistro bar atmosphere.

    sampled the variety of their unique pastas, which are hand made on site and cleverly designed

    Will Sturrock

  • Warm, Welcoming Neighborhood Atmosphere

    An open kitchen and engaging dining room create a joyful neighborhood hum where guests feel right at home with attentive, personal hospitality.

    The floor staff treat you as if they’ve known you for years, making you feel completely at home from the moment you walk in.

    Silvia De Moraes

  • Thoughtful, Compact Menu Design

    Rather than overwhelming diners with extensive options, Busta focuses on a tight, rotating selection of handmade pastas executed with precision.

    Nice restaurant with a small menu, which is actually a big advantage — it makes choosing easy.

    Kate Tychenko

  • Dedicated Off-Menu Dietary Care

    Chefs seamlessly adapt to complex dietary restrictions and severe allergies by willingly cooking custom off-menu dishes like bespoke cacio e pepe.

    Very accommodating of dietary requirements, including garlic / onion -- they kindly made cacio e pepe for me, which wasn't even on the menu.

    Zara Lenehan

  • Unbeatable Midweek Pasta & Wine Deals

    Popular midweek specials offer a generous serving of handmade pasta alongside quality wine at an accessible fixed price point.

    Their Thursday night pasta special is unbeatable value with a generous serving of pasta + glass of wine for 30 bucks.

    Leanne

  • The Go-To Neighborhood Weeknight Destination

    Whether settling into outdoor seating on a warm evening or dropping in for midweek drinks, Busta provides an easy, vibrant casual night out in Manly.

    A great place to eat on a cheeky Tuesday night out in Manly!

    Alexis Dewick

Handmade daily pastas and standout Italian favorites

  • Cecina

    The “Cecina” 12 hr succulent pork in a chickpea pancake is a Must try (even though I don’t usually eat pork).

    Sarah A

  • Goats cheese ravioli

    Pictured is the goats cheese ravioli which was also so delicious and just pops and melts in your mouth!

    Sarah A

  • Pumpkin rigatoni

    The pumpkin rigatoni was one of the best pasta dishes I've had.

    K Humphries

  • Cacio e pepe

    they kindly made cacio e pepe for me, which wasn't even on the menu.

    Zara Lenehan

Other favorites

Sides, sweets, and specialty drinks to round out your table

  • Tiramisu

    And the tiramisu? My goodness… simply divine!

    Silvia De Moraes

  • Focaccia

    and the focaccia? Fluffy, golden - really good.

    Kasia Nowacka

  • Negroni

    Try the negroni!

    Will Sturrock

  • House made salted lemonade

    The house made salted lemonade is YUM.

    Zara Lenehan

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality touches and bespoke service details that elevate dining at Busta

  • Custom Off-Menu Accommodations

    The kitchen will happily cook custom off-menu dishes, such as preparing cacio e pepe from scratch to avoid alliums or crafting a bespoke vegan dish.

  • Meticulous Allergy and Anaphylaxis Care

    Front-of-house staff handle severe allergies and anaphylaxis with seamless care and attentiveness, ensuring diners feel secure throughout their meal.

  • Proactive Seating and Birthday Hospitality

    Staff actively look out for guest comfort, proactively offering to transition diners to private tables as soon as space opens up for special occasions.

  • Open Kitchen Fresh Pasta Craft

    The open kitchen lets guests watch chefs hand-making clever artisanal pastas live during service with visible passion and warmth.

Before you head over

Practical dining tips for making the most of your visit to Busta

  • Embrace the compact pasta menu

    The menu centers on a tight rotation of handmade pastas, making decision-making straightforward and allowing diners to easily sample the full range across a small group.

  • Target midweek specials for great value

    Take advantage of midweek dining options like Thursday's $30 pasta and wine deal or Wednesday pasta specials for an affordable neighborhood dinner.

  • Request tailored off-menu dietary options

    Inform the kitchen of severe allergies or dietary preferences like vegan or allium-free; staff routinely prepare bespoke off-menu adjustments safely and seamlessly.

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