The 10 best pasta spots in Zamalek
The best pasta in Zamalek right now is Cup hungry (Cairo), followed by Panzo and O's Pasta, ranked from 28 food creators' videos, how many different creators went and what they said. On these menus, pasta starts at EGP 30; a typical one is about EGP 435. Updated October 2026.
The strongest pasta signals in Zamalek come from O’s Pasta and Sapori Di Carlo, both described as Zamalek spots with creator-praised pasta. We ranked them using creator video counts and the menu items creators actually ordered, then checked the listed pros and cons: Sapori has 6 creator videos with carbonara and lasagna rated 10/10, while O’s has 3 creator videos and a standout red olive-oil pasta.
Updated October 2026
1Cup hungry
Saudi-born pasta cups by the Nile, with a patent cup that opens into a plate and a huge pasta and noodle range including Roma pasta, Indomie pasta and Crispy Mac n Cheese. It has 10 creator videos from 7 creators and 1.74M views, though its Talabat rating is 3.8.
2Panzo
Italian comfort food with creamy Pomodoro Stracciatella pasta and light, fluffy pizza crust; 27 creator videos from 25 creators and 5.3M views back the hype. Google rating is 4.7★ from 1,094 reviews, with a listed dish price of EGP 306.
3O's Pasta
A tiny Rome-style pasta nook in Zamalek for late nights, praised for its red sauce pasta with olive oil and pasta mix sauce. It has 3 creator videos and 1.1M views, but the space is very small and waits can be long.
4Porta D'oro
An Italian brunch spot with seafood pasta praised as 9/10 and a shareable Nutella calzone; it has 9 creator videos and 309K views. Note the dine-in discount is 1–5 PM and the offer is Mohandesin-only.
5Spectra
Spectra has only one creator video and 69.7K views in the data, with no must-order dishes or pros and cons listed. Its listed dish price is EGP 30, so there isn’t enough pasta-specific detail to rank it highly.
6Bayouki Rotisserie
A chicken spot whose menu includes Pasta-Stuffed Roasted Chicken alongside Loaded Flat Chicken and a Hot Berry Fried Chicken Sandwich. It has 8 creator videos, a 4.6 Talabat rating from 100 ratings and 4.8★ from 753 Google reviews.
7Crave
A Sohag crowd-pleaser with fountain views, outdoor seating and praised pasta and desserts; must-orders include Cookie Lava, Filet Oyster Sauce and Chicken Dynamite. It has 13 creator videos and 4.3★ from 7,600 Google reviews, though consistency has been questioned.
8Makarona Reda
A Downtown Cairo pasta legend that one creator says is worth the hype, with Makarona as the must-order. Data is limited—one creator video, no menu or price details—but it has a 4.2 Talabat rating from 1,000 ratings.
9Andrea
A Nile-view Zamalek Egyptian classic since 1958, known for za'atar grilled chicken, fresh bread and feteer, with 14 creator videos. It’s family-friendly and open-air, but outdoor heat and peak crowds are listed cons.
10Afandina
Ismailia's koshari contender with hawawshi worth the detour.
Good to know
What's the best pasta in Zamalek?
Right now: Cup hungry, Panzo, O's Pasta.
How much is pasta in Zamalek?
On these menus, pasta starts at EGP 30; a typical one is about EGP 435.