FIRST OF ALL YUM. Came here for the first time and really enjoyed the environment and the yummy bites! We got to sit at a table with the swing and that was fun haha. We all gobbled up our food quickly and enjoyed a birthday dessert. Our waiter was amazing and so kind and helpful. I would definitely come back and recommend this wonderful restaurant! read more

Maestro Pasta - Lasagna alla Bolognese - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

ambiance - old worldy, exposed brick, no annoying long lines, convivial, booths are actually swings. fantastic negroni bar but a bit pricey at $18. why and how did that become the norm read more

Met friends for drinks at Maestro's, an Italian restaurant on MacDougal Street in Greenwich Village, located along one of the neighborhood's busier stretches. The restaurant has a fun and distinctive design, with some tables featuring swing-style seats suspended from the ceiling. The interior is warm and rustic, with plenty of wood furnishings and décor, an open kitchen, and a few televisions throughout the space. My friends ordered the pasta and meatballs, along with the polenta fries served with cheese on the side. I tried a few bites of the fries which were enjoyable, with the polenta fries being a nice alternative to traditional fries. Most of the cocktails on the menu were priced between $18 and $20, including the spritzes, which, in my opinion, should cost a bit less than liquor-based cocktails. I ordered the Hugo Spritz ($19), made with St-Germain, Prosecco, and soda. It was well balanced, refreshing, and not overly sweet. Our waiter was very friendly and Italian, which added to the restaurant's authentic feel. Overall, I enjoyed the experience, though I found both the food and drink prices to be a tad pricey. read more

Maestro Pasta - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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Pretty good authentic italian pasta! The noodles were al dente, portions were big and service was friendly. Its a cute spot read more

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Good spot for fresh homemade pasta. The service is good, waiters are fast and welcoming. Portions are a bit small for the price and the ravioli were quite salty. Overall a good experience. read more

Maestro Pasta - Sage and butter ravioli - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Stopped in for lunch (they have a great weekday special with $10 homemade pastas and salads) and returned the following day for an amazing early dinner. Burrata is our go-to favorite. Who can resist a ball of cheese drizzled with evoo & balsamic? From the melt in your mouth beef stuffed pasta to the lasagna layered with bolognese and bechamel to the tiramisu to the shots of Lemoncello. The meal was exquisite. Our waiter was attentive - the restaurant is cozy and inviting. We loved the swings. Do yourself a favor and stop by. read more

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Stumbled upon Maestro while working home from the West 4th area & its actually on my saved list. Love the seating with the swings. Inexpensive lunch menu for $10. If you pay cash, its cheaper. Quick service, scan QR code for menu & service was very fast. Got the bolognese & it's an open kitchen concept & you can see the chef preparing the meals. Food came fairly quick. It comes in a little pan. The portion is enough for me, but you can also order a bigger portion as well. It comes with a side of bread. Bolognese was savory & I would definitely get again. Such a cute restaurant with affordable lunch deals. read more

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Fantastic food! So fresh!! Great atmosphere and the owner, Alessandro, was so welcoming! A definite stop the next time we are here!!

Perfect spot for a fun Friday night! Came here with my best friend and had the best time catching up over Italian food. I had the chili flake pasta, she had the bolognese, both were super tasty, and I loved that they were served on a pan, so cute! We each enjoyed a drink, and the service was excellent. The vibe was lively, with groups and couples dining around us, making it feel energetic and fun. Great food, great company, and a perfect way to kick off the weekend! read more

Maestro Pasta - Aglio Olio e Peperoncino - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

I've been going here for a few years. It is always welcoming and comfortable and the food is always delicious. The staff are Italian and are really into having their interaction with clients be enjoyable. I love a restaurant that serves something I cannot or never make at home. In this case, it's the sublime cone of fried artichoke appetizer. I should have done this review a long time ago, but I am doing it now because I just reviewed the worst Italian restaurant inn NYC, so I am doing this one to counter that one. I hate having to give a negative review, but that place (Mediterraneo) deserved it. Anyway, you have so many dinner options on MacDougal. This one, Maestro, will always be an excellent choice. And their wine choices are astute. read more

Lunch deal alert!!! a $10 salad served in a huge bowl, with carrots, cherry tomatoes, peppers, and a balsamic dressing. We split between two. Lunch also has $10 pasta bowls. I ordered the puttanesca. The lunch serving size is smaller than the dinner portion, but it was still way more food that I could eat. Took leftovers home. read more

Maestros is one of our favorite quiet, dark, romantic places that also has a little bit of whimsy in that one side of the tables are benches, and the other side are benched swings. It's done so they're very classy and relaxed fashion that does not distract from some of the simplest and understated Italian dishes I found in the village.. no tourist here typically which is nice! Like I said, the food is simple, delicate, and pops on the pallet. Nothing is overembellished for the sake of creativity, which is it such a refreshing twist since everyone's trying to land on the Gram. It's Gram worthy. It's just not a stupid spectacle. Services always been top-notch for both the kitchen in the staff who seems to be 150% invested in what they're doing at every level. It's not so big that the front of house is somehow detached from the restaurant being managed by a hired gun who simply doing the job.. for the house seems to care about what's going on as much as the back of the house does which again is super refreshing! Counting the days until we get to enjoy this again! read more

Really great food and helpful service with a smile. Ambiance is cool and pretty quiet, which I appreciated. I'll definitely be back when I'm in NYC. Visit Maestro if you're looking for amazing Italian food and a great atmosphere! read more

Walking by and stumbled across this gem, lunch special $10 pasta, I'm sold! The ambience is amazing, felt like I was sitting in Italy, along with friendly great service, and delicious pasta, it was a great experience! read more

Maestro Pasta - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Maestro pasta is a restaurant that ticks a quite rare feat: food that is just as delicious and appealing as is its own establishment. From the get go this restaurant offers elegance without pretentious, fun without dull, and inviting without exclusivity. The swinging bench seats are just in and of itself such a fun, unique and wonderful concept in such an awesome location. And the food... oh my goodness with the food. You know the pasta and it's chef speak for themselves when even a picky 5 year old whose primary diet consists of nuggets and chicken, went crazy for the truffle pasta! Adults have trouble with truffle let alone children but this specific child of ours truly enjoyed the meal and was hungry for more! The pasta is cleverly served in a frying pan which makes the whole vibe of the place an even bigger plus! Mix all these awesome feats with a friendly, welcoming staff and you have a recipe almost as great as the food at Maestro Pasta! Whenever we are in the area, we look forward to visiting this place yet again! And my 5 year old picky child will be hungry for their truffle plate! read more

Maestro Pasta - Tartufo - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

This is the second time I have had a great experience at Maestro Pasta. I am a proud Italian-American and know the difference between the cuisine of Penne-Vodka and Chicken Parm and the true cuisine of Italy. (By the way I do like a good Penne Vodka or Chicken Parm, it has its place on Long Island....sorry not sorry) This place and specifically its pasta brings you to Italy. We watched the pasta machine work as we ordered a bolognese, cacio e Pepe, and a Amatriciana. So freshly prepared with a great , friendly, knowledgeable staff from Italy. We loved the starter of thinly sliced prosciutto with burrata and arugula. Their fried bread was a really nice too and great for the scarpetta! All went down with a young drinkable Chianti. Too full for even a simple espresso after the meal!!! Grazie Mille, Meastro, it was great to talk with Alessandro (owner/manager) on the way out as well. Wish I lived in the city to frequent more! read more

I was in the area and looking for something to eat! I had saved this place and didn't realize it until I searched through my list! Of course, I wanted to give it a try. Entering the establishment, I was greeted by a unique rustic decor that complimented the restaurant! They had the lunch special of several pastas for $10 dollars! I went with the Aglio Olio e Peperoncino! It consist of oil, garlic, and chili flakes! It was a simple pasta dish but tasted very good! Pasta was a bit firm for my liking but I appreciated the flavors! Sometimes simple is good! For the price though, it was worth it! Would definitely come back and try another pasta dish! read more

Maestro Pasta - Aglio Olio e Peperoncino - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

One of the things that bring me joy in this world is when I randomly find a place that serves delicious pasta. Was in the west village area and accidently stumbled upon this establishment. Enjoyed the cute decor & atmosphere. Since this was our firsts time here, we tried to order as many items as possible to try out. Firstly, I was nicely impressed with their cheese bread that was served pre-meal. It went perfectly with some olive oil & balsamic. Like most others writing about the truffle pasta, we ordered the dish along with the Chacuterie board, Carciofi friti, and two other pastas (Bolognese & Aglio olio). I give credit for the fresh pasta and the way it was cooked. Truffle pasta is flavorful, thick & rich. Garlic & oil pasta had a kick to it which was good. The bolognese was ok, nothing bad but also fairly average. Drink menu lists negroni and other cocktails along with a small beer selection. When in West Village, I will consider revisiting again. read more

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Sporting a fresh b from the health department, they have no paper menus which means we play the phone scan game - which I hate . Anyway I landed on the small bolognese which came out within less than two minutes which tells me nothing is made fresh. The sauce was fine, a bit watery but better than I hoped. Go early. They gave me one (1) slice of bread on the side. I paid (no tip) and as I walked out the guy cursed at me. read more

When the owner/chef greets you from the open kitchen and the staff is spot on in serving and engaging with your group, that is appreciated. Now the cuisine---Authentic Northern(Parma) Italy cuisine: we recommend the Burrata salad, their airy bread, meatball appetizer and any of the homemade pastas we tried were excellent. I like a limited menu that focuses on what is authentic. Again having the owner as the chef is the critical ingredient that I anticipate this three year old establishment will be on our visit list for every time we visit SOHO The ambience of the decor makes you feel like you're in Alessandro's patio in his childhood home back in Italy! 5 out of 5 stars ! Oh and very reasonable prices. read more

My sister and I shared this truffle pasta and it was quite yummy. This place was little on the medium pricey side but we are in NYC and im not from here so don't take my price count into consideration. The place was cute with a nice little bathroom. The expresso martini wasn't my favorite. They have these cute swing chairs that made the place seem different from all other pasta spots. It seems like a cute place to have a girls night if your craving pasta or Italian food. read more

Maestro Pasta - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

This review is mostly for the Tartufo truffle pasta... it was so rich, creamy, and flavorful. If you're worried the truffle won't be strong enough to come through, fret not. My friend's pasta was just okay. It was tart and fresh but really paled in comparison to the tartufo. I'd love to try the truffle ravioli next time as our waiter recommended that. Great service, ambiance is nice. Seating is interesting and unconventional but actually a bit uncomfortable in my opinion. read more

Maestro Pasta - Tartufo - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

The food was amazingly delicious! The tiramisu was delicious and the perfect size. The food got there in a reasonable time and the waiters were really nice. They recommended the different things they thought we might like. The restaurant had a nice feel to it. There was quiet music playing in the background with candles in little nooks. The tables and benches were made of somewhat rough wood which added to this place's charm. The pasta was some of the best I've ever had! read more

Bolognese was beyond mid. The fettuccini was alright. Charged us 60 dollars for a 12 dollar bottle of wine. Atmosphere was cute.

This place is the real deal! Alessandro, the owner - from Italy, is incredibly passionate about incredible food, service, and giving every customer the best experience. We started with the prosciutto and Bufala. My friend got the Cacio e Pepe & I got the lasagna. Everything was soo fresh!! I got a photo of our appetizer, but unfortunately we inhaled the entrees before I could get a photo! The interior is done so well and has such a cool vibe to it with an open kitchen concept. The servers are all hustling and working incredibly hard to make every customer's experience amazing. I will definitely be returning and I would encourage anyone looking for a great, authentic Italian meal to try!!! read more

Maestro Pasta - Prosciutto + Bufala cheese - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

This was such a fun culinary experience! The tables have swings so that in it of itself was a vibe. The pasta was fresh and you really got to taste the unique flavors of each dish. I had so much fun for a little girls night out here. The ambiance is super cute and it really makes you feel like you're at a pasta factory. They will definitely be seeing me again ! Link to my reel: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C2vy5swIhyl/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== read more

Last night in NYC with my daughter. We were greeted by a lovely man in Italian, and a nice young lady who showed us to our seat at the bar, except it's not really "the bar". It was just a bar-like seating because you sit side by side. They also have swing seats which we thought was very playful, fairy lights all around. They make the pasta onsite and I dare say fresh out of their pasta maker. My daughter ordered a Cremosa and I ordered the Caprese Pizza. The cremosa was served on a 6-in pan which adds to the novelty. My caprese pizza was served on wood which adds to the charm. Heavenly!!! Now, you have to order a Tiramisu with your Italian dinner. So we shared the tiramisu served in a glass. Again really good, creamy, not sugary. In the end, we told the nice Italian man that my daughter is a student nearby and she got a card that says have 9 $10 pasta lunch and the 10th free. For a student, that is probably the best gift . Please visit this place. Enjoy! read more

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Have you ever eaten pasta from a pan sitting in a swing? Proud to check this one off my list. Maestro Pasta is easily a contender for the cutest place I have randomly stumbled across while in the city to get dinnerr. The exposed brick wall, the LED neon signs, the view into the kitchen, THE SWINGS??? I think I could confidently list 15 more things that were great about this place Let's add more to that list: THE FOOD The flatbread was insane.... First off those cheese pulls??? I finally felt like a pro I can't put into words how good this flatbread was, which makes sense because it was chefs choice.. The Prosciutto was so fresh and paired with the arugula and parmasean cheese.... Absolutely delicious. Both pasta options were also so delicious. & how cute is the presentation. Something about eating out of the pan just makes it better, I can't explain it. The best part of this restaurant was that with the salt and pepper they had mini olive in bottles... literally so fresh and absolutely addicting. I am confident I could've drank it LMAO. The staff here was so nice and took such great care of us. They were so sweet... I was a bad foodie and didn't ask their names unfortunately but the woman sat us also was our waitress, so sweet!! & so funny we were cracking jokes all meal What we got: - Cacio e Pepe - Pasta con Polpettine - Parmacrudo Focaccia - Pollo e Palate Drinks we got: - Cabernet Sauvignon - Mojito Executive Chef: Damian's Rosella Check out his instagram: @chef_drose For more information & to hear more about my experience... Check out my reel on instagram: @phone_munchies read more

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Hands down one of the most fantastic dining experiences we've had. We loved the ambiance, the dim lighting made for a romantic dinner in such a great part of NYC. We indulged in the Tartufo pasta, hats off to the chef! Wish we could relive this experience again as the wait staff made for a classy experience. You get what you pay for and after $45 for our entre + tip (no drinks), we're good to wait awhile until our next visit to the city. read more

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Honestly a tad under-rated. Came for lunch with a friend and had a great time. The decor and furniture are fun/cute. They have normal chairs but also swings you can sit on right at your table too. Small space though, probably like 14 tables total. --burrata salad- fresh. good amount of burrata and balsamic with beets. dont know if I loved it though. --pesto linguine- basic but so good. we got 1 dish and shared it between 2 people..great idea, we were full but I could have ate more! --espresso martini- delicious. not a regular one, they added some other flavors to it which I really liked. its on the sweeter side though (which i prefer) but keep that in mind. I see online that you can create your own pasta, but I didnt see that on the menu in person so not sure. but if you could... fantastic idea for those who want it fully customizable. the server took away our salad before we even said we're done but she was nice and offered to make us a new one. that's good service. read more

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Food is fine. They upsold a lot and we were charged a large party fee of 20%. We were only 4 people. Pasta was overcooked. Feels like it's just instagrammable read more

3.5/5 Cute Italian place on bustling MacDougal street. First thing you notice as you walk in is the warm comfy vibe especially with swing chairs on most tables. The menu is really interesting with freshly prepped pastas and breads offered with a robust selection of wines & cocktails. Our group ordered a variety of pastas, and I tried their vegetarian lasagna. First off, while the looks appeal, the taste unfortunately is a little underwhelming. I get that this place serves simple, lighter pastas but most dishes lacked salt or that soothing flavor. My lasagna was mostly cheese & barely any veggies. Portion size just for the lasagna is tiny compared to other pastas served straight on the pans. Service is good but overall MP fell a little short on expectations. read more

Maestro Pasta - Vegetarian Lasagna - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Was walking around on a Saturday. Finding outdoors reservation at 5:30 was tough. But when I called to ask if they have seating for 4 outside they said yes. Walked there in 10 minutes. We didn't see any seats outside but they were able to accommodate and move the table and chair outside for us since we had the dogs. The service and the staff was great. The ambiance inside is cute with the swings. The red sauce for the spaghetti and meatballs I loved. The truffle was really good. The bread that came with our entree was really good. Sad they were out of the octopus and steak tartare that day. Would come back to try other things. read more

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This place is such a nice addition to Mcdougal Street. The minute you walk in you are transported into a beautiful Italian restaurant. The food is consistently fresh and made with love. Alesandro the owner is such an amazing host and soooo personable. Please support this local restaurant. You will not be disappointed. read more

Delish handmade pasta + the sweetest staff. My son got a mini pasta making lesson right at the table. Unforgettable!

Been here twice now, and I have nothing to brag about except to express my disappointment. The ambiance and decor are pretty cool. I like the rustic look of it. The service is okay, nothing extraordinary. The food is very mediocre. Both pasta dishes lacked flavor and were bland. The meatballs on the spaghetti were so tiny! It felt like it was a freaking joke. We have to ask for grated Parmesan cheese to add some taste/flavor to it, so we can eat it. Some cocktails are okay and some are not. Again they are overpriced for the quality of food/drinks and are not worth it. The name of the restaurant should be Lame Pasta. read more

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PROS - great service - decor and ambiance is intimate and give good vibes - good wine and drink options, 10/10 - decent size portions - lots of food and drinks options - food seems authentic CONS - some dishes are hit or miss Came here with family who were visiting from out of town. We were in the area and had a picky-eater with us who only eats pasta and this was the closest with decent reviews. The space is really lovely, romantic, authentic countryside Italian vibe. There is a large food and drinks menu. There are not many veggie/non pasta options but lots of everything else. We had the tomato mozzarella flatbread, cheese platter, and three pasta dishes. The flatbread was good (7/10), and the cheese platter was a 10/10, and I would highly recommend! It's a large portion good for the whole table and could easily feed four people as an appetizer. The three pasta dishes were okay and not very memorable, I feel like they were lacking a little flavor and some traditional seasoning, but otherwise came as large portions. All the drinks and wines we had were great 10/10! read more

Maestro Pasta - Focaccia Tomato mozzarella Flatbread, 7/10 - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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Maestro is an Italian pasta restaurant in Greenwich Village. The interior of the restaurant is very nice, and would be perfect for a dinner data. As the night went on, they had live music playing too! The first time my sister and I tried Maestro, we started with their Torta Fritta which is their signature fried bread. I really enjoyed their bread, it reminded me of a beignet (just without sugar) and it tasted great when dipped in our pasta's sauces. As for the pasta, we ordered the Tartufo fettuccine and Boscaiola pappardelle. Both tasted excellent and the serving sizes were very good compared to other pasta places in Manhattan. My sister wanted to have a glass of wine with our pastas, but couldn't make a decision. One of the waiters was kind enough to give us a little wine tasting of 3 different wine choices before making a final decision. We decided to finish our meal with their Panna Cotta with strawberry jam, and it was the perfect amount of sweetness. Overall, the meal and service was so great, I decided to come back for my graduation lunch! read more

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I went on Saturday, July 21 and there was no wait for a table of 3. I will definitely not be returning to this establishment. The pasta was undercooked (literally crunchy), cold, and lacked flavor. My group of 3 each took one bite and immediately we paid our bill and left. The only reason I am giving 2 stars is because there was no wait, the staff was nice, & and the swings were cute. I would not recommend coming here. read more

Maestro Pasta - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Delicious pasta. A little pricey considering that it's a somewhat casual dining experience (the place is well decorated, dimly lit, and romantic though) and it's served in a small pan. But it's much more tasty and nuanced than pasta from more popular places like Da Andrea. Not only the sauces, but the dough itself has intrinsic flavor, which makes me think they use more semolina? I'm not a pasta expert. My friend and I had a great time here, worth every penny read more

Maestro Pasta - Italian Near Me - New York, New York