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PASTA EATER, New York, NY

PASTA EATER

4.6
4.6
231 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for business meals
  • Good for special occasions
Discover Pasta Eater, an authentic Italian restaurant near Union Square and 5th Avenue, offering fresh homemade pasta, cold cuts, and vegan options that cater to every taste. Join us for daily lunch specials perfect for a midday break or indulge in a delicious dinner to end the day. Enjoy our cozy family-friendly atmosphere, ideal for all ages, with Happy Hour cocktails and charcuterie platters available in the evenings. Whether dining in or taking out, experience true Italian flavors just steps from NYC's heart. Open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean, Home cooking
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–12:00 am Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (212) 627-5910
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Luigi Cetrulo
  • Neighborhood
    Gramercy Park
  • Cross street
    Between 5th Avenue and Broadway
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    R/Q/N/W Subway Yellow Line - 14th/Union Square // 4/5/6 Subway Green Line - 14th/Union Square // L Subway Grey Line - 14th/Union Square // M14A-SBS Bus - Union Square // M14C-SBS Bus - Union Square // M1 Bus - Union Square // M2 Bus - Union Square // M3 Bus - Union Square
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 231 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Pasta Eater excels with "authentic Italian cuisine" featuring homemade pasta that wins praise from locals and tourists alike. Diners rave about "delicious" dishes, standout service, and a cozy ambiance. Though reservations can be tricky, the "fantastic experience" and "wonderful pasta" keep guests returning. A must-visit for pasta lovers in NYC!

231 Reviews
  1. Michael

    VIP

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely AMAZING !!!! The food is unbelievable. The service EXCELLENT. I can’t rave enough about this wonderful restaurant. It’s my third time there I’ll definitely be back.

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  2. Alejandro

    Unspecified

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My daughter and I loved our dining experience at Pasta Eater in NYC. Ambiance reminded me of restaurants I visited in Northern Italy during my many visits. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. We had the mussels in a red sauce which was delicious and worthy of the bread dipping. My daughter had squid ink spaghetti with a squash cream and porcini mushroom sauce that was spectacular. I had the parppardelle with a wild boar sauce that reminded me of my favorite restaurant in Torino. Overall, if you want a restaurant in NYC that has home made pasta with some incredible sauces, friendly staff at a reasonable price point, this place delivers. 😎👍

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  3. STEVEN

    VIP

    New York City

    81 reviews

    4.0

    81 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Good homemade pasta. Italian wines by the glass. Friendly service.

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  4. Scott

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This has become one of my favorite places to eat when I'm in town over the past few years. All of the starters and pastas are incredible. Ludo always gives great service and good recommendations. Always look forward to returning!

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  5. Sheryl

    New York City

    39 reviews

    3.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    The food was delicious. Homemade fresh pasta. The tables are very small and the ambience is lacking. But if you want great delicious pasta this is the place.

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  6. Nancy

    New York City

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Made a reservation saying we were celebrating a birthday, didn’t bother to look it up and just sat us. The pasta wheel was delicious but extremely salty. We’ve eaten here before and loved it, this time not so much.

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  7. Alyssa

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was such a cozy spot with the cutest drawn noodles on the ceiling! Bestie and I had a date night here after a comedy show. Service was attentive but not over done. My spritz was very good. Friend had the smoked penne while I had the lobster gnocchi, and they were both absolutely delicious! The perfect al dente and loved that the pasta is homemade. We're locals and Italian and would definitely come again, so don't believe all these reviews about the food being mediocre.

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  8. Angie

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great ambiance and amazing service! Will definitely be back.

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  9. Eleonora

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    ottimo ristorante italiano. servizio friendly e accogliente. piatti della tradizione molto buoni. buon rapporto qualità prezzo.

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  10. Gabriele

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Un posto dove si respira veramente aria di casa italia. Parmigiana e Amatriciana top. Ludovico hoste vero. Da andarci spesso.

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FAQs

PASTA EATER offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 627-5910.

PASTA EATER is rated 4.6 stars by 231 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for PASTA EATER

9 E 17th St, New York, NY 10003

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Between 5th Avenue and Broadway
  • Neighborhood
    Gramercy Park
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–12:00 am Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean, Home cooking
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    R/Q/N/W Subway Yellow Line - 14th/Union Square // 4/5/6 Subway Green Line - 14th/Union Square // L Subway Grey Line - 14th/Union Square // M14A-SBS Bus - Union Square // M14C-SBS Bus - Union Square // M1 Bus - Union Square // M2 Bus - Union Square // M3 Bus - Union Square
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Luigi Cetrulo
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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