Been here half a dozen times in recent months and I’d say it’s our favourite restaurant in Manly. A big tick to the staff though who tried to resolve it. It was a wine that was supposed to be cool and was served warm. 8/2-12 Pittwater Road, Manly, NSW 2095, Australia (02) 8966 9917 pasta@busta.com.au. Actually a disgrace to be serving it. We go to a restaurant for food, wine and hospitality but, primarily the food and wine. When our daughter accompanies us she is more focussed on the tiramisu! Serving sparking water in tiny glasses is a nonsense. The menu...I suppose its trying to be hip but instead fails to fulfill its primary purpose...which is to tell the customer what they can have. They are Soooooo small...even the water glasses. The Poggiotondo Sangiovese at $11 per tiny glass was better but not great..at all..By the glass the Demi Shiraz $13 was OK..not great..but OK. $181 for 2 people...More, Wow what a fantastic authentic Italian experience ! Italian Pasta Wine - Manly . The ‘special wine’ was Busta at Home - A few Italian classics, hot to your door. There’s plenty of others who offer far better value nearby including the sister restaurant 100m away. Cotoletta borrowdale pork, agrodolce An interesting menu, perfectly cooked food, nice wine and friendly staff. 2-10 Pittwater Road, Manly. Of the 4 meals we shared only one was okay. Of the 4 meals we shared only one was okay. It was a wine that was supposed to be cool and was served warm. 8/2-12 Pittwater Road, Manly, NSW 2095, Australia (02) 8966 9917 pasta@busta.com.au. Is this a place where you buy ingredients to cook your own food? An example of this nonsense is: Phone: (02) 8966 9917 Website: busta… Cotoletta borrowdale pork, agrodolce We won’t be going back to Busta and sadly the the staff, despite their efforts, can’t convince us. Busta. BUSTA Manly. The Kingfish was too salty and almost inedible, the spaghetti was like it had been made from a portable machine. The food was pretty good...the oysters were excellent the Broccolini simple and enjoyable. This site uses cookies to improve your experience, to enhance site security and to show you personalised advertising. Busta. There aren't enough food, service, value or atmosphere ratings for Busta, Australia yet. Get quick answers from Busta staff and past visitors. Hotels near Manly Visitor Information Centre, Hotels near (SYD) Kingsford Smith Airport, South American Restaurants for Lunch in Manly, Restaurants for Special Occasions in Manly, Restaurants with Outdoor Seating in Manly. Search for location, postcode or restaurant name: Currently there are no reviews for this restaurant. A welcoming bar sits in the centre of the restaurant space, a concise menu features hand made pasta, antipasti and dessert and the vibe is chilled. The Beef cheek pappardelle and the Gnochetti were both enjoyable (and one being gluten free). The ‘special wine’ was Continue your visit to www.tripadvisor.com.au, Shop 8 2-12 Pittwater Rd, Manly, New South Wales 2095 Australia. BIGGER A 40-minute ferry ride from Circular Quay will take, as well, especially along the family-oriented areas, Sir Stamford at Circular Quay Hotel Sydney. An example of this nonsense is: The food was pretty good...the oysters were excellent the Broccolini simple and enjoyable. So I spent $36 and got effectively one OK, one marginal and one undrinkable glass of wine. Been here half a dozen times in recent months and I’d say it’s our favourite restaurant in Manly. There aren't enough food, service, value or atmosphere ratings for Busta, Australia yet. Serving sparking water in tiny glasses is a nonsense. So I spent $36 and got effectively one OK, one marginal and one undrinkable glass of wine. Iceberg buttermilk, grapes, shallot Any of the three can determine if we want to go back but, primarily the food and wine.More, This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in South Africa. Is this a place where you pay before receiving your order? We won’t be going back to Busta and sadly the the staff, despite their efforts, can’t convince us. The service is excellent and the menu very interesting. The wine...don't touch the 2018 Longview Fresco Nebbiolo - served by the glass..$12 and UNDRINKABLE. Perhaps focus on simple things like wine quality first, serve bigger glasses and yes of course charge more..BUT make sure the wine is drinkable...I just feel a bit ripped off. We will definitely be returning! also like the Cotolletta pork cutlett. It was a wine that was supposed to be cool and was served warm. Is this a place where you buy ingredients to cook your own food? European, Modern Australian, Seafood, Shared Plates, RECEIVE MORE INFO ON PROMOTING YOUR RESTAURANT. It was a wine that was supposed to be cool and was served warm. When our daughter accompanies us she is more focussed on the tiramisu!More, We had a lovely mid week dinner here. A lovely surprise,...and so close to home We will be back.More, We called in spontaneously on a Sunday evening. The wine by the glass...firstly the glasses all seem to have been bought from Ikea..and...from the children's section at that. The waitress - to her credit, having understood that the first glass was undrinkable offered me a taste of the Demi Shiraz (I then bough a 1/2 carafe) but really the guy in charge should have asked what the issue was - tried the undrinkable wine - and sorted the issue out then and there. The staff tried to placate us with a free Tiramasu but $153 for two including a wine that was almost undrinkable, food that was very average was much, much below par. (The nice touch of mint in the glass with lemon was good) Lasagna, antipasti, roast, negroni's! So I spent $36 and got effectively one OK, one marginal and one undrinkable glass of wine. We really enjoyed our trip to busta, the food was so tasty and the place was buzzing, staff were friendly and attentive.