🍝 Pasta Factory in Penticton is a beloved Italian restaurant on Martin Street, known for hearty pasta dishes, signature lasagnas, and classic comfort foods made from scratch. Guests rave about the generous portions, customizable pastas, and decadent desserts like the factory chocolate cake. With a family-friendly atmosphere, convenient downtown location near Okanagan Lake, and both dine-in and take-out options, it’s a go-to spot for locals and visitors craving authentic Italian in the South Okanagan.
Pasta Factory menu in Penticton:
Sticky Chicken Bites
Pan-seared chicken bites fried crisp, tossed in sweet Korean BBQ sauce, finished with sesame seeds and green onions.
Crab & Spinach Dip
A bubbling hot blend of crab, spinach, and cheese served with warm focaccia bread.
Gamberi
Prawns sautéed in olive oil with garlic, lemon, and herbs, finished with butter and garlic toast.
Fried Mushroom Ravioli
Golden-fried pasta pillows stuffed with sautéed mushrooms, served with marinara dip.
Crispy Beans
Tempura-battered green beans served with the house dipping sauce.
Meatballs Pepperonata
Two house-made meatballs simmered with bell peppers and onions in spicy tomato sauce, topped with feta.
House Bread & Dip
Warm focaccia bread served with balsamic dipping sauce.
Chicken Tortellini Soup
Spinach and ricotta tortellini with chicken and spinach in broth, topped with parmesan and green onions.
French Onion Soup
Caramelized onions in a sherry-infused broth, baked with Gruyère and French bread.
Full Caesar Salad
Crisp romaine tossed in creamy Caesar with croutons and parmesan.
Starter Caesar Salad
A smaller portion of the classic Caesar.
House Salad
Mixed greens with cranberries, pumpkin seeds, honey mustard dressing, and feta.
Greek Salad
Cucumbers, peppers, onions, tomatoes, olives, and feta tossed in vinaigrette.
Burrata Caprese
Heirloom tomatoes, onion, basil, and olive oil, drizzled with balsamic, finished with burrata.
Super Bowl
Spinach, kale, arugula, quinoa, edamame, cranberries, blueberries, feta, and almonds in apple cider vinaigrette.
Insalata Italiano
Spinach, olives, bacon, tomatoes, and penne tossed warm in bacon vinaigrette, parmesan, and balsamic drizzle.
Alfredo
Garlic parmesan cream sauce.
Rosé
Creamy tomato blend.
Carbonara
Parmesan cream with bacon and onion.
Pomodoro
Sun-dried tomatoes and tarragon in rosé sauce.
Creamy Pesto
Basil-garlic pesto folded into Alfredo.
Teriyaki
Parmesan cream with a touch of teriyaki sweetness.
Con Vodka
Rosé sauce enhanced with vodka.
Meat Sauce
Tomato sauce with ground beef.
Cavolo
Garlic and kale pesto in light tomato.
Tomato
Classic tomato sauce.
Tomato Basil
Tomato sauce brightened with basil.
Arrabiata
Spicy tomato sauce.
Napolitana
Tomato base with herbs, garlic, and onions.
G.H.O.
Chopped garlic, herbs, and olive oil.
Proteins
Chorizo, chicken, bacon, brisket, or meatballs.
Seafood
Shrimp, prawns, lobster, mussels, or clams.
Vegetables
Spinach, mushrooms, broccoli, tomatoes, peppers, or artichokes.
Cheeses
Parmesan, cheddar, mozzarella, feta, or burrata.
Extras
Olives, sun-dried tomatoes, capers, or extra sauce.
Meat Lasagna
Layers of pasta, house-made meat sauce, and mozzarella baked golden.
Mediterranean Lasagna
Spinach, artichokes, olives, and sundried tomatoes in feta tomato sauce, baked with mozzarella.
Seafood Lasagna
Shrimp, clams, and white fish baked in rosé sauce.
Crab & Spinach Lasagna
Creamy crab and spinach layered lasagna-style.
Spinach & Ricotta Manicotti
Pasta tubes stuffed with ricotta and spinach, baked in rosé.
Baked Mac & Cheese
Elbow macaroni in creamy cheddar sauce, baked bubbly.
Smokehouse Brisket Mac & Cheese
Smoked brisket with caramelized onions and bacon butter over baked mac & cheese.
Della Casa
Smoked salmon with capers, onion, garlic, and herbs, finished with parmesan.
Seafood Florentine
Shrimp, prawns, and mussels with spinach in white wine cream.
Sicilian
Chicken and chorizo in spicy tomato cream with peppers and onions.
Di Pollo
Chicken in teriyaki cream, topped with sesame and green onions.
Gamberetto
Prawns, spinach, roasted garlic purée, and tomatoes in white wine.
San Marzano
Sun-dried tomatoes and mushrooms in olive oil and herbs, topped with feta.
Forager
Portobello and button mushrooms with spinach in cream, drizzled with truffle oil.
Con Lobster
Lobster, spinach, capers, and peppers in lobster bisque cream.
Vongole
Clams with onion, anchovy, and white wine lemon butter, topped with parmesan.
Burrata Con Vodka
Roasted tomatoes and basil in vodka sauce, topped with burrata.
Puttenesca en Cavolo
Spinach, olives, artichokes, and capers in spicy cavolo sauce.
Affumicato
Smoked salmon and tomatoes in creamy basil pesto, finished with green onions.
Spaghetti & Meatballs
Classic pasta in tomato meat sauce topped with three house-made meatballs.
Baby Back Ribs
Fall-off-the-bone ribs baked with BBQ, honey garlic, or salt & pepper.
Tuscan Salmon
Wild salmon baked with spinach, basil, and sundried tomatoes in cream sauce, served on puff pastry.
Mixed BBQ Grill
Half rack of ribs, chicken breast, and chorizo smothered in BBQ sauce.
Grilled Chicken Parmesan
Chicken breasts baked in tomato parmesan sauce, topped with mozzarella.
Chef’s Feature Cut
Rotating steak cut prepared with seasonal flair.
New York Strip
Available in multiple cuts, grilled to your liking.
Flat Iron
Juicy, flavorful cut with a tender bite.
Tenderloin
Classic filet served in 6oz or 8oz portions.
Ribeye
Richly marbled cuts ranging from 10oz–14oz.
Toppings include garlic butter, brandy peppercorn, bacon butter, crispy onions, and seafood sauces.
(12–3 PM)
New York Strip Sandwich
Served on garlic toast with salad side.
Ribeye Sandwich
Juicy ribeye steak on garlic toast, paired with salad.
Smokehouse Brisket
Tender smoked brisket on garlic roll with caramelized onion bacon butter.
Cajun Chicken Caesar Sub
Grilled Cajun chicken with Caesar salad on a parmesan roll.
Chicago Style Italian Beef
Braised beef with peppers, onions, spicy giardiniera, and jus for dipping.
Sausage & Peppers
Grilled chorizo with peppers, onions, and cheese on garlic roll.
Served between 12 pm – 3 pm only. All combo plates are served with your choice of house or Caesar salad.
Lunch Pasta Combo
Choose one pasta and one sauce from the Build Your Own Dish menu. Option to substitute tortellini for an additional upgrade.
Lunch Meat Lasagna Combo
Classic lasagna noodles layered with house-made meat sauce, baked golden with mozzarella cheese. (Gluten-free option available with corn penne substitution.)
Lunch Mediterranean Lasagna Combo
A flavorful mix of artichokes, sundried tomatoes, spinach, olives, and basil in a feta tomato sauce. (Gluten-free option available with corn penne substitution.)
Lunch Seafood Lasagna Combo
Layers of shrimp, white fish, and clams baked in a creamy rosé sauce. (Gluten-free option available with corn penne substitution.)
Lunch Crab & Spinach Lasagna Combo
Rich crab and spinach in a smooth cream sauce, baked lasagna style. (Not available gluten-free.)
Lunch Mac & Cheese Combo
Elbow macaroni baked in a creamy cheddar cheese sauce, topped with mozzarella for a golden finish. (Gluten-free option available with corn penne substitution.)
(10 & Under, Dine-In Only)
Pasta & Sauce
Half portion of pasta with sauce choice.
Tortellini & Sauce
Cheese-filled pasta with sauce.
Mac & Cheese
Creamy cheddar macaroni baked bubbly.
Baked Lasagna
Classic layered lasagna baked hot.
Cheese Toast
Golden, cheesy toasted bread.
Includes bottomless pop, iced tea, or lemonade, plus jello dessert.
Crème Brûlée
Custard baked sous vide with caramelized sugar top.
Tiramisu
Espresso-soaked ladyfingers layered with mascarpone mousse.
Strawberry Cheesecake
Whipped cheesecake on chocolate crumb base with strawberries.
Factory Chocolate Cake
Five decadent layers enrobed in dark ganache.
Chocolate Decadence Bomb (Vegan/GF)
Plant-based chocolate cake with ganache, strawberries, and coconut whip.
Lemon Ginger Bomb
Citrus mousse with ginger gelée on almond crust.
Caramel Whiskey Sundae
Vanilla ice cream with salted caramel whiskey sauce, almonds, whipped cream, and cherry.
Featured weekdays from 3 PM – 5 PM. Fantastic specials from both the bar and kitchen to kick off your evening (dine-in only).
Big Rock Lager
16oz sleeve of crisp, refreshing lager.
House Wine
6oz pour of our house Pinot Blanc or Merlot.
Caesar
Choose from Classic, Pickled, or tangy Factory Caesar.
Bahama Mamas
A tropical blend of rum, amaretto, orange juice, and pineapple juice.
Crab & Spinach Dip
A house favourite — rich crab and spinach baked in a cream sauce, served bubbling hot with warm focaccia bread.
Chicken Bites
Pan-seared chicken bites tossed in sweet Korean BBQ sauce or gluten-free sweet chili, finished with green onions and sesame seeds.
Spinach & Cheese Manicotti
Pasta stuffed with spinach and ricotta, baked in creamy rosé sauce, and topped with golden mozzarella.
Signature Selection
Enjoy $2.00 off any of our full-size Signature Pastas from the main menu.
Mission Hill 5 Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc – West Kelowna, BC
Cantine Riondo Pinot Grigio – Veneto, Italy
Chianti Gabbiano Sangiovese – Tuscany, Italy
Hester Creek Merlot – Oliver, BC
Seafood Lasagna
Layers of pasta filled with shrimp, clams, and white fish in a creamy rosé sauce, baked golden.
Sticky Chicken Bites
Bite-sized chicken pieces tossed in a sweet Korean BBQ glaze, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions.
Crab & Spinach Dip
Creamy crab and spinach baked hot, served with warm focaccia bread for dipping.
Forager Pasta
Portabella and button mushrooms sautéed with spinach in a white wine cream sauce, finished with truffle oil and parmesan.
Smokehouse Brisket Mac & Cheese
Tender smoked brisket layered over bubbling cheddar mac & cheese with caramelized onions and bacon butter.
Tuscan Salmon
Oven-baked salmon filet served with spinach, sundried tomatoes, and basil in a cream sauce over puff pastry.
Factory Chocolate Cake
A towering five-layer chocolate cake wrapped in dark ganache, a shareable indulgence.
Warm, welcoming atmosphere with a family-friendly vibe.
Large portions and hearty Italian classics make it popular for groups and celebrations.
Rustic décor and casual dining room with views of bustling Martin Street.
Known for attentive, friendly service and a relaxed pace perfect for lingering meals.
Street parking available directly on Martin Street and nearby side streets.
Public pay parking lots located within a short walk.
Accessible entry with ground-level access.
Transit-friendly — Penticton city bus routes stop nearby on Main Street.
Located in downtown Penticton, just steps from Okanagan Lake and Rotary Park.
Close to the Penticton Lakeside Resort and the city’s vibrant summer markets.
Within walking distance of boutique shops, cafes, and craft breweries.
Full dine-in service with lunch, dinner, and happy hour menus.
Take-out available for most menu items, including pastas and sandwiches.
Limited delivery options through local third-party services (availability may vary).
Reservations recommended for weekends and peak hours.
Guests love the generous portion sizes and extensive pasta selection.
The variety of sauces and customizable pasta choices are frequently praised.
Desserts like the chocolate cake and tiramisu receive rave reviews.
Some diners note that the restaurant can get busy and recommend booking ahead.
Families appreciate the kids’ menu and casual, welcoming environment.