I ordered the Cheese Wheel Pasta with Chicken at the recommendation of Fess. He prepared my order…read moreto perfection, being sure to first remove remaining pasta in the cheese wheel from the previous order. Another chef sautéed the chicken, which looked so fresh. My order came out good, but I had Fess give me some extra grated Parmesan cheese for more flavor. Fess felt like my personal chef because he provided excellent service. The store itself is relatively small, but there is a small bar there to sit down and eat. I highly recommend!

Cool experience watching the cheese wheel pasta being made…read more We ordered for pickup in advance but when we got there during our pickup time, they were just starting to prepare the meal. The portion sizes were good but the taste was average. Nothing special. Overall, this place feels more like a gimmick than anything else.

Pepe Rosso to Go has been part of my life for as long as I can remember. Growing up, it was right…read morearound the corner from my home and some of my favorite childhood memories were made on those surrounding streets. Even now, 25 years later I still find myself going back. Every visit takes me right back to being care free kid running around Greenwich Village then going for amazing meal with my family. Few places in NYC can hold that kind of nostalgia for me and Pepe Rosso to go always will.

The food was good, but the service was such a standout here. The friendly staff regularly checked…read morein on me. On a weekday evening, the restaurant was quiet when I stepped in but filled with conversation and groups as dinnertime approached. The complimentary bread is the kind of bread I want when it's complimentary. It was fluffy, flavorful, and paired well the olive oil. The Penne Vodka with Pancetta had perfectly al dente pasta. I had some leftover sauce on my plate, and one of the staff members said I had to dip the bread in it. He brought me a new basket of bread (which I also devoured). The Peach Gelato was smooth and creamy with the perfect amount of peach flavor.

This is the second time I have had a great experience at Maestro Pasta. I am a proud…read moreItalian-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!

Met friends for drinks at Maestro's, an Italian restaurant on MacDougal Street in Greenwich…read moreVillage, 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.

Stopped by here for a quick bite for late lunch/early dinner. The space is small but there's a few…read moreseats inside. The worker was kind and greeted us upon entering. Was also thoughtful in handing us our orders correctly which was nice. For the food itself I heard good things and was hoping to love it more-- but I think I was slightly disappointed. The flavors aren't so bad overall and if you have a pasta itch it'll scratch. But I've tried other places better at a similar or even cheaper price point with protein added in. I got the "some like it hot" while my friend got "midnight desire" with burrata added in. I paid about 22 for each dish. Now for my thoughts - flavor for "some like it hot" was not bad, sauce was a slight bit watery for my liking. The spice was nice and I liked that part the most. Pasta was "OK". The ravioli was stuck together for some, filling was adequate but, I would've liked a little more. I don't want to sound harsh, but it was all around just an ok spot. Maybe it was just that day. Burrata added is nice, I took mine to go do sadly it was melted on top (recommend to pack the burrata separately for to go orders) - "midnight desire" is basically vodka and the flavor for this one was kind of odd for me. Not the normal vodka I am used to. I personally wouldn't really get it again. It wasn't a bad sauce, just not like vodka I know. Had a slight "bitter(?)" aftertaste from some seasoning I guess. I'm not a pasta connoisseur but I AM Italian and I've tasted a wide ranger of pastas lol-- I think yummy cheese pasta in Hell's Kitchen offers a similar concept, portion but is more filling, diverse options for adding and overall, slightly cheaper. Perhaps I'll give this place another try on another day..

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Stumbled upon this place walking to get lunch. It is so enticing and instantly was drawn in…read more Gnocchi is one of those foods you crave but it is hard to get without sitting down at a nice Italian restaurant & never tastes as good at home. We ordered the vodka & bolognese. The bolognese was the clear winner. The vodka was good but wasn't creamy enough to be a true vodka in my opinion. The gnocchi itself was cooked perfectly al dente. Topping with parm & some greens were a solid touch. I would come back and try a different sauce. Both our sizes were regular, definitely enough for one person, I assume the bigger size is to share. Everything was made to order but only took about 5 minutes. Fresh & delish. Seating wise it is tight with 7 spots but as to be expected in the city. They have been open since November, if you're around it's a great quick service with great prices.

Great spot! Love the ambiance and atmosphere. Very cute interior. Love the Vodka gnocchi! Honestly,…read moreI think it's the top one to get out of all the choices and you MUST add the bruschetta. It was my friend's choice, and I ended up eating more of hers than my own. If you like gnocchi, then I definitely recommend coming here and trying it. The little Italian dumplings were so chewy and squishy. Perfect texture and so yummy. Also, the staff was really nice and when I wanted to take my food to go, they were very happy to help with that and make the process easier!

My only regret is not having enough time to enjoy another meal here. This may not be a super fancy…read morerestaurant, serving special cuts of beef or select seafood (blah blah blah), I don't even know if they make their own pasta, but everything I tasted here was really good and the flavors were amazing. I guess I am speaking as a commoner. The service was nice and quick, we were accommodated at all times, starting with putting together tables for us, and making a special drink for my girlfriend, and other extras. The food was extremely good, and again, even if this meal was not filled with rare gourmet ingredients, everything was good and very affordable. I definitely want to go back.

Had a group outing on a rainy Saturday evening, and we had a wonderful time at Spaghetti Incident!…read moreThe spot is cozy, warm and welcoming as soon as you enter. We had a nice table set up for our group by the window, and the staff took great care of us. We order a round of drinks ranging from limoncello to martinis and a few appetizers (burrata, calamari, and brussel sprouts) to start. Most of us got pasta for our main course, of which they have a wide selection of options. I had the porcini with tagliatelle pasta and it was absolutely fantastic. Highly recommend! It was so flavorful and the pasta was perfectly al dente. I easily could've had another plate. Overall, I really enjoyed my experience with spaghetti incident, and I definitely have it on my list to go back again. It's a solid option for date night or a small group setting and was the perfect warm satisfying meal on a cold rainy day.

Amazing! 5 stars…read moreall around. From the ambiance, space, speed, cleanliness, quality of products - bravo! Chef's kiss to the owner who has mastered the piadine dough pressing as well as the selection and curation of ingredients. Quality mortadella and soppressata is important in piadines, and this place has nailed the quality of the meat cuts as well as the cheeses. The marketing team has also done a great job. Italian sandwiches but New York speed. Expect to spend $12-$16 dollars a sandwich with authentic Lavazza espresso and coffee to boot! Will definitely return!

Finally got to try Piadi. It is conveniently located on 23rd street across from Madison Square Park…read more& multiple train stations. Friendly and welcoming staff who took my order quickly. It was evening time so there were a bunch of people in there off from school and work. Food came out fairly quick. Ordered the Guilia which is prosciutto, cheese and olive oil. I liked the flatbread and added some balsamic when I got home. It reminds me of a classic Italian sandwich. Clean open space with lots of seating and drinks as well. Welcome to the neighborhood!

My family stopped in while walking through the city. We were craving pizza, and we definitely found…read moreit here! It was around 2:30 pm, so we were the only ones there. The waitress, a young woman, was so friendly and helpful. She correctly guided us on how much food to get. We ended up getting a salad (which was really small and essentially just for 1 person, a family-style large rectangular pizza with 3 different kinds of pies, and an individual vegan pie. This was the perfect amount of food for us! My family is still talking about how food the pizza was here!!!

Cash only!!!!! This place served us SO RIGHT!!!! Knicks spurs 3rd. We secured a spot outside RIGHT…read moreby the big ass tv that the pizza spot next door was playing from. The draft peronis and world's saltiest fries OOOOH!!!! Im coming back whether the knicks r playing or Not