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PASTA EATER, New York, NY

PASTA EATER

4.5
4.5
237 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
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!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean, Home cooking
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30–23:00 Fri, Sat 11:30–00:00 Sun 11:30–22:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Luigi Cetrulo
  • Area
    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
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

What 237 people are saying

PASTA EATER reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Pasta Eater is a beloved NYC gem offering "the best pasta we've had," with its standout "signature pasta dish" prepared in a cheese wheel. Known for "amazing" food and "excellent service," this cozy spot serves fresh, homemade pasta amidst a lively atmosphere, making it a must-visit for Italian cuisine lovers.
237 Reviews
  1. Jordan VIP

    New York City1 review

    1.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Don’t go. We went on a Friday at 7pm. The music was insanely loud - so loud to where we used earplugs. We asked the staff to turn the music down but they denied our request. Not only that, they played 2010s dance music - odd for an “italian” restaurant. We watched a server cough into his hand, wipe it on his pants, and continue serving. Disgusting. The hallway is too narrow for the cheese wheel cart and I was hit in the back multiple times. Not only that my dash was brought out 7 minutes before my partner’s. Lastly, they didn’t specify but gratuity was included. This is not clear on the menu and deceptive. Likely they slapped it on because I was clearly unhappy. Food was fine but pricy. $15 bruschetta is a tomato cracker. Lobster pasta was nice and a great portion. Overall, don’t go. You will avoid illness and hearing loss.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Oh my gosh! We had the nicest experience here! Our two little girls loved the pasta and the atmosphere. It was a great place to We will be back to try the house specialty soon!

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  3. Michael VIP

    New York City28 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 9 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Pasta Eater was a good restaurant and we enjoyed the homemade pasta!

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  4. VLSMKA VIP

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The best pasta we’ve had in NYC and we eat a lot of Italian. We were making plans to come back mid-dinner. The service was so nice as well. A true local treasure!

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  5. Giampaolo VIP

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Una garanzia, come sempre 😊👍 Ottimo rapporto qualità/prezzo!

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  6. Marissa

    Philadelphia5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious espresso martini, delicious cod ravioli, definitely worth it.

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  7. Michael VIP

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 13 February 2025

    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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  8. Alejandro

    Unspecified2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 February 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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  9. STEVEN VIP

    New York City83 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 1 February 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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  10. Scott

    Dallas2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 February 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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FAQs

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

PASTA EATER is rated 4.5 stars by 237 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 9 times today
Google Map for PASTA EATER

9 E 17th St, New York, NY 10003

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Between 5th Avenue and Broadway
  • Area
    Gramercy Park
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30–23:00 Fri, Sat 11:30–00:00 Sun 11:30–22:00
  • 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
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
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