Mea Via pasta bar in Hereford to open tomorrow: Look inside

Mea Via Pasta Bar, which has operated from the Butter Market since 2023, is opening a new restaurant on Bridge Street, with seating for up to 40 customers, and big plans to hold classes from their new base.

Tonight (May 2) at the soft launch, the Hereford Times had the chance to look around and try some of the delicious pasta (review coming soon).

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Front of house staff at Mea Via (Image: Bridie Adams) Owner Giorgia Pesenti said they were "incredibly excited" to embark on this new venture.

"We can’t wait to welcome all our guests and share the experience of our brand-new restaurant with them," she said.

"Every detail has been carefully thought out, and we’re looking forward to creating memorable moments for everyone who walks through our doors."

(Image: Bridie Adams) The restaurant welcomed in "friends, family, and industry pals" this evening, but the doors will be officially open to the public from tomorrow.

"We throw the doors wide from the first pasta to the last negroni and welcome everyone in," they said.

(Image: Bridie Adams) "The website’s live, the booking button actually works!


"None of this would exist without the cheers, advice, and spare hands you’ve all given us. 
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. 


"We can’t wait to plate up a bowl of pasta and toast with you in person."

The business was founded by Ms Pesenti and her partner, Sonny Castaldo, with Sonny's brother, Anthony, later joining the business.

The restaurant will be open for dinner service from Tuesday to Tuesday to Thursday, with lunch and dinner being served on Friday and Saturday.