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    Altro Paradiso

    3.6 (294 reviews)
    PriceyItalian
    Open 11:30 am - 10:30 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Aditi R.

    We came in on a weekday for lunch and it was packed! Upon entering, we were promptly greeted. We ordered: the aracini, the cacio e pepe, fennel gratin and a tiramisu for dessert. The aracini was really good -- the chili oil with it was good. The cacio e pepe was meh - the flavor was good, but it didn't feel creamy, and didn't impress us much. The fennel gratin was good - this one was nice and creamy and tasted better than what we imagined. The tiramisu was a special item (not on the menu) - and we didn't like it. The coffee flavor was missing. The ladyfinger to mascarpone cheese ratio was off. Maybe this is just our personal tiramisu preference. The service was good considering they definitely were packed and were trying to keep up and be quick. Price wise, this place is definitely pricey. While I get the indulgence aspect, the offerings didn't wow me enough to make the price reasonable. All in all, I'd recommend a visit once.

    Spaghetti Polpettine Al Pomodoro
    Yohei D.

    Very nice interior that is well decorated. The waiting area is very small so it's very crowded and sort of hectic to wait inside. The staff at the front forgot about me so I had to wait longer. The food is delicious but very expensive for the portion. The picture above is a large portion for 36 dollars and I was still hungry afterwards.

    Oztop'u
    Secil A.

    Great food, very slow and not attentive service, casual and a bit loud ambiance. We started with octopus as a starter and they forgot to bring bread and oil in the beginning so we had to request that after seeing in other tables. Octopus was good. Then we shared the cacio o Pepe, branzino and fries - all three were very delicious. Cacio o Pepe was more al Dante than I expected but still very good. Branzino was done very very well and the fries were very good too. I would definitely go back for the food but service was less good than I would have expected.

    Michele G.

    Went here with friends and cute atmosphere. Service was nice and quick... and spacious location. Went with a friend-- enjoyed fennel salad (dressing was amazing) as well as some pasta dishes ( had the staple carbonara). Enjoyed wine as well as tiramisu which was so so good. Cute classic Italian spot and really good quality- really recommend

    Angela K.

    Came to this wonderful little place in SoHo for lunch with friends. Everything was delicious and the service was attentive! Recommend that if you come with a group, to share 3-4 appetizers to pair with a small pasta each. Here were our standouts: Arancini: comes with 4 little bites, everybody loved the chili sauce that it came with Crudo Di Tonno: Love bluefin tuna, well-balanced with horseradish and olive oil Piatto Di Antipasti: perfect combo of charcuterie with a huge chunk of parm (coming from someone who normally hates proscuitto-type meats So basic, but the Spaghetti Pomodoro was one of the best I've ever had. Creamy and flavorful - IMO better than the Cacio E Pepe. Also get the side of fries to share! They give you more of that chili oil! ASK FOR THE DESSERT MENU but get the TIRAMISU that is off menu lol. Absolutely delicious!

    Rosie R.

    Good food and experience over all, staff were very warm and helpful. We got there a little early and took advantage of the happy hour, got several cocktails and shared the Tuscan Fried Chicken appetizer. We ordered the crostini as well, as the menu listed it as having bluefin tuna on top, but it actually came with anchovies and hadn't been changed on the written menu yet. The bartender apologized and took it off our check. The cacio e pepe was delicious and my friend enjoyed her tilefish; my tiramisu was HUGE and she enjoyed her lemon tart as well. Would definitely come back!

    Arancini
    Aurora Fe N.

    They say this place serves the most authentic handmade Italian candele, so booked a table and I ordered all of my favorite Italian dishes that I haven't had in over a year. I started with Finocchio (fennel salad), Arancini (crispy breaded risotto balls), and of course, the star of the night Candele Cacio e Pepe (handmade candle pasta). Honestly, the candle pasta alone almost made me want to skip the main entrée because it was that good. I was tempted to order another serving, but I had to stay committed to the full five-course experience. For my main, I ordered veal. The veal was subtle, refined, and slightly sweet and paired perfectly with my glass of rosé. I ended the meal with an affogato to cleanse my palate. I'm allergic to caffeine, but a little espresso over ice cream felt like a risk worth taking. The bar menu features Italian brands, so I had to try the Birra Moretti. It turned out to be light, crisp, and easy to drink. Just a cute and refreshing beer choice. Overall, completely satisfied and fulfilled every craving my palate had been holding onto. It's no surprise this place has earned such great reviews. I loved the crowd, the ambiance, the food, and the service was excellent.

    Alisa J.

    Overall loved the vibe but the tables are so close together so it's hard to move around and also you feel like you're right next to the other groups. The food was overall good. The pomodoro was overall normal but the Cacio e Pepe was absolutely delicious and I loved the pasta. The pear dessert was good but I wish the pears were more tender they were hard and kind of hard to eat. The crust was amazing. The Calabrian daisy cocktail was good but a bit too acidic. Service was overall good as well.

    Linguine Limone
    Phil G.

    I love Altro Paradiso. My mind forces me to try other Italian restaurants in the city, but Altro never fails. It's no longer "of the moment" or particularly trendy, but Altro Paradiso serves beautiful pasta. On this trip, I tried the Linguine al Limone. It was the best pasta I tasted in a week of dining in NYC. Service was pleasant at the bar, and I was made to feel comfortable. While I'll still try experimenting with new Italian restaurants in Manhattan, Altro Paradiso will always be the ultimate comparison.

    Semifreddo merengita
    Jen M.

    I had such a nice dinner here with a friend - warm service and vibe on a still-sunny fall evening. We got to see the day to night restaurant, it got quite crowded and buzzy, the bar was full. Service was leisurely and portions allow you to split an app, eat your own pasta and your own dessert comfortably. I enjoyed my meal immensely,

    STROZZAPRETI AL PESTO + BISTECCA FIORENTINA
    Maci W.

    cutest and most authentic italian place in west village. went here for a partner dinner and everything from the drinks, the service, and ofc the food was AMAZING. their pesto gave all the right notes of basil and lemon to make for that perfect pesto, and the pasta itself was the star of the show. definitely recommend ordering their arancini, their hot oil it's served with almost made me ask the restaurant if they sell it by the bottle

    Shirin B.

    I had a great experience at Altro Paradiso. No wait time, we were immediately seated, and the food was amazing. Right off of the spring st station, if you're in SoHo definitely come here for pasta. We started with drinks and the ricotta and bread which were fantastic. The ricotta was a delicious spreadable on the crunchy sesame toast, so good. And the we got the arancini which were also perfectly made. The pastas were definitely the highlight including the cacio e Pepe which had the thicker noodle consistency and the gnocchi style pillows with mushrooms and corn. Really good! We finished with the chocolate torte which was decent - but definitely come here for the pasta and the vibes!

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