Perth’s pasta scene tends to get centred around Subiaco and the CBD, where a lot of well known Italian kitchens sit. A short drive west in Floreat, Prego Restaurant runs a house-made pasta and gnocchi lineup spread across its à la carte, degustation and takeaway menus.
This article looks at eight of those dishes, what goes into each one, which menu it comes from, and who it may suit. The aim is not to declare Prego Restaurant the single best pasta destination in the city; it is to lay out exactly what is on offer so you can judge that for yourself.
Why Prego Restaurant Is Worth Considering for Pasta in Perth
Prego Restaurant’s pasta range covers a mix of styles. Seafood-led dishes such as the crab and clam gnocchi and the WA scallop tortellini sit alongside a meat-based pappardelle and a classic tomato and buffalo cheese gnocchi, all made in house.
The restaurant also runs dedicated vegan and vegetarian pasta courses through its degustation menu, and extends the pasta list further again through takeaway, with dishes like the pumpkin and goat cheese tortellini available for pickup.
For diners comparing pasta restaurants in Perth, Prego Restaurant offers a slightly different proposition. The pasta selection sits within a broader fine dining Italian menu rather than a pasta-only restaurant, alongside wood-fired mains, seafood entrées, and a dedicated wine list. If you want a wider sense of how a full Italian meal at Prego Restaurant is structured, this guide to what to order at an Italian restaurant in Perth covers it course by course. The full pasta and gnocchi range on the sit-down menu is on the à la carte menu.
These eight dishes were chosen because they cover Prego Restaurant’s current house-made pasta and gnocchi across three different dining formats. That gives a way to compare seafood, meat, classic tomato, vegan, and vegetarian options rather than relying on one style of pasta.
8 House-Made Pasta and Gnocchi Dishes at Prego Restaurant
Gnocchi with Vongole, Crab and Rosé Sauce (À la carte)
Pairing gnocchi with seafood is less common on Italian menus around Perth, where mushroom, pumpkin, or plain tomato tend to be the usual toppings.
Prego’s version is built around clams and crab meat in a rosé sauce, lifted with chilli and garlic. If you are after something beyond the usual tomato, pumpkin, or mushroom gnocchi, the combination of clams and crab gives this version a distinctly seafood-focused direction.
Pappardelle with Meatball and Cotechino Sausage (À la carte and takeaway)
If you are after the wide ribbon pasta and rich meat sauce associated with a traditional ragù, Prego’s pappardelle is the closest match on the current menu.
It is served with meatball and cotechino sausage in a rich tomato sauce and finished with parmesan, heartier and more rustic than the gnocchi above. It is also one of the few dishes on both the dine-in and takeaway menus.
Tortellini with Zucchini, Tiger Prawn and WA Scallop (À la carte)
One of the more elaborate dishes on the à la carte pasta list pairs tortellini filled with Lebanese zucchini and tiger prawn with Western Australian scallops wrapped in pancetta.
The filling combines Lebanese zucchini and tiger prawn, while the pancetta adds a salty element alongside the Western Australian scallops. At $49 on the current à la carte menu, it is the highest-priced pasta dish listed there.
Gnocchi with Tomato, Buffalo Cheese and Basil (À la carte)
For a more traditional plate without seafood or heavy meat, this gnocchi keeps to a simple tomato sauce with buffalo cheese, basil, and olives.
It is the simplest of the à la carte pasta options, built around tomato, buffalo cheese, basil, and olives, and works well as a lighter follow-up to a seafood entrée.
Vegan Spaghetti with Roasted Cauliflower and Chilli (Degustation)
Prego Restaurant’s vegan degustation menu includes a house-made spaghetti course with roasted cauliflower, spinach, garlic, and chilli, with no dairy or animal products used. It gives vegan diners a dedicated pasta course within Prego Restaurant’s degustation offering rather than requiring an adaptation of one of the à la carte dishes.
It is worth knowing this dish is only available as part of the full vegan degustation menu, not as a standalone à la carte order, so it suits a table planning to eat the tasting menu together rather than one diner ordering it solo.
Vegetarian Gnocchi with Pumpkin Cream and Goat Cheese (Degustation)
Alongside the vegan course sits a vegetarian gnocchi option, pairing pumpkin cream sauce with goat cheese in the same tasting menu format.
The pumpkin cream brings sweetness to the dish, while the goat cheese adds a sharper contrast.
Tortellini with Pumpkin, Goat Cheese and Brown Butter (Takeaway)
On the takeaway list, this tortellini swaps the usual tomato base for a brown butter sauce, finished with parmesan and crispy almonds.
The nutty, buttery profile sets it apart from the tomato-driven dishes elsewhere on the menu, and makes it a good option if you want something other than a standard red sauce pasta.
Spaghetti with San Marzano Tomato, Prawns and Mint (Takeaway)
The lightest dish on this list combines San Marzano tomato, prawns, chilli, and fresh mint, a combination that leans more toward a warm weather plate than a rich Italian classic.
It rounds out the takeaway pasta selection alongside the pappardelle and pumpkin tortellini above.
Prego Restaurant’s Pasta Menu at a Glance
| Dish | Main ingredients | Menu | Best for |
| Gnocchi with vongoleand crab | Clams, crab meat, chilli, garlic, rosé sauce | À la carte | Seafood lovers |
| Pappardelle with meatball and cotechino | Meatball, cotechino sausage, tomato sauce | À la carte and takeaway | A hearty meat sauce |
| Tortellini with zucchini and tiger prawn | WA scallops, pancetta | À la carte | A refined first visit dish |
| Gnocchi with tomato and buffalo cheese | Tomato, buffalo cheese, basil, olives | À la carte | Classic Italian flavour |
| Vegan spaghetti with roasted cauliflower | Cauliflower, spinach, garlic, chilli | Degustation | Vegan diners |
| Vegetarian gnocchi with pumpkin cream | Pumpkin, goat cheese | Degustation | Vegetarian diners |
| Tortellini with pumpkin and brown butter | Pumpkin, goat cheese, brown butter, almonds | Takeaway | Something other than tomato sauce |
| Spaghetti with San Marzano tomato and prawns | Prawns, tomato, chilli, mint | Takeaway | A lighter takeaway option |
Why Floreat Belongs on Your Pasta Map
Most pasta guides for Perth cluster around Subiaco, Northbridge, and the CBD, given how much of Perth’s Italian dining scene sits there.
Floreat does not get mentioned as often, despite being a short drive from Subiaco, City Beach, and Wembley.
If you live in the western suburbs and do not want to drive into the city for a proper Italian dinner, Prego Restaurant closes that gap without asking you to sacrifice the fine dining side of things. Wood-fired mains, a proper wine list, and a dining room built for a sit-down evening rather than a quick share plate.
If you want a closer look at what that means in practice, read more about fine dining Italian restaurants in Perth’s western suburbs.
Getting Pasta Takeaway in Floreat
Not every pasta craving needs a sit-down dinner. If you are searching for pasta takeaway in Floreat, Prego Restaurant’s takeaway menu carries a smaller pasta list, including the pumpkin and goat cheese tortellini and the prawn and San Marzano spaghetti above.
The takeaway menu also allows customers to order from the à la carte menu at a 10 percent discount, alongside its dedicated house-made pasta options. Orders can be placed by phone or through the order form on that page, which is useful if you are ordering ahead for a set pickup time rather than calling during a busy service.
Try Prego Restaurant’s House-Made Pasta in Floreat
If any of these dishes sound like your kind of pasta night, Prego Restaurant is open for lunch Tuesday to Friday and dinner Tuesday to Saturday at 440 Cambridge Street, Floreat.
Book a table at Prego Restaurant for the dine-in menu, or call ahead for takeaway if you would rather eat at home. Either way, Prego Restaurant’s current menus include house-made pasta and gnocchi across the à la carte, degustation, and takeaway options.
FAQs
What pasta dishes does Prego Restaurant serve in Floreat?
The à la carte menu has four pasta and gnocchi dishes. The degustation menus add vegan spaghetti and vegetarian gnocchi, while the takeaway menu includes additional house-made options such as pumpkin and goat cheese tortellini and prawn spaghetti.
Does Prego Restaurant offer vegan pasta?
Yes. The vegan degustation menu includes a spaghetti course with roasted cauliflower, spinach, garlic, and chilli, served as part of the full tasting menu rather than as a standalone order.
Can I order house-made pasta takeaway in Floreat?
Yes. The takeaway menu includes pumpkin and goat cheese tortellini, prawn and San Marzano spaghetti, and pappardelle with meatball and cotechino sausage.
What is the difference between Prego Restaurant’s à la carte and degustation pasta options?
À la carte pasta can be ordered on its own alongside other courses. Degustation pasta comes as one course within a set, multi-course menu, and currently includes the only vegan and vegetarian pasta dishes on offer.