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PASTA EATER, New York, NY

PASTA EATER

4.6
4.6
216 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • 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!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean, Home cooking
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Tue, 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 216 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

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Pasta Eater offers an authentic Italian dining experience that's "better than ever." Guests rave about the "excellent food," with standout dishes like veal ravioli and Mafaldina Nera. The service is "impeccable," creating a welcoming atmosphere. Although noise levels can be high, the homemade pasta and "fantastic" service make it a must-visit spot.

216 Reviews
  1. Giampaolo

    VIP

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sempre ottimo da ogni punto di vista! Eccellenti i primi e , last but not least, il rapporto costo/qualitĂ . Ormai appuntamento fisso quando a NY đź‘Ť

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Kansas City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We saw Pasta Eater featured on YouTube and decided to give it a try on our trip to New York this past weekend. It was a fantastic experience. We had a reservation and we were seated right away, and while the space was small (it is a NYC restaurant after all!), it was very comfortable tucked against the wall. The food was sublime. We had salads, appetizers, a few drinks, and, of course, the signature pasta dish. Everything was excellent. I would definitely recommend the place to anyone who has any love of Italian cuisine. Marvelous all around!

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  3. Anne

    VIP

    Austin

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The food is great, but just be prepared that this place is chaotic on a busy night. Even if you have a reservation, expect to wait. That's a testament to how good the food is. So just keep that in mind. I had the pasta in the cheese wheel thing and it was unbelievable. My husband enjoyed the bucatini as well.

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  4. Pappudu

    New York City

    13 reviews

    2.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Despite having a booking, we were made to wait outside in the cold with children for 45 mins, with the repeated promise of “just 10 mins, your table is paying.” There was a mob of people waiting to be seated. Extremely poor management of table timing and reservations. Service was very poor. The food itself was tasty. They did comp some cannolis which was appreciated. We will never return; there are many restaurants in nyc to choose from.

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  5. stephanie

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great meal. Wonderful pasta. Great ambiance. Will come back.

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  6. Lesley

    Charlotte

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and friendly service! The pasta was amazing and so were all of the apps we tried.

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  7. Ryan

    VIP

    Indiana

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and ambiance is great. We’ve gone twice now and their reservations process is not the best so expect to ultimately wait 20-40 minutes regardless of your reservations time. There is no room to wait so it’s not comfortable to wait if the weather isn’t great.

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  8. Shayndel

    New York City

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Food was great, however the seating were too close and clustered. Very noisy and crowded. The waiters were so busy they forgot us a few times. Received cold bread before the main meals. Came to get the cheese wheel but didn’t see it in action.

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  9. Erica

    VIP

    New York City

    66 reviews

    4.0

    66 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    I LOVE the food and whenever someone asks for a great pasta place, this is it!

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  10. thomas

    VIP

    New York City

    12 reviews

    1.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    It was a horrible experience They kept of waiting outside in the freezing cold with two small children We left … just awful

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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 216 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 15 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, Tue, 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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