Stopped in on a rainy weekday and was the only one here! It's a cute restaurant. I sat at the bar. Had a Sprite and bucatini in pink sauce. Holy crap the pink sauce was sooo good! They give you free bread and olive oil to start, the desserts looked good but I was too full to try them. Service was great. One small bathroom in the back of the restaurant. Would definitely come back. read more

Spaghetti Incident - Bucatini in pink sauce - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

3 Arrancini pricey. Sauce was over salty Pesto one was undercooked rice. It wasn't inedible but it was hard. The other 2 were good I ordered a lasagna entree. It was the absolute worse lasagna I ever had in my life. Wry little cheese or meat very little Béchamel. This was the exact flavor of the ravioli in a No.10 can they serve at Rikers Island. It was a punishment. This was a to go order I picked up. Thankfully some staff was outside and grabbed the order for me as I am disabled and can not walk far.Bad block to find parking. I wanted to try other pasta dishes but considering they over cook pasta I will not return. Dead serious that lasagna I will remember forever. read more

INCREDIBLE SPOT !! Snuggled into this block, spaghetti incident is the definition of a HIDDEN gem! The coziest atmosphere, lowkey street, you feel right at home. The owner works the front of house and is the kindest soul you'll ever meet. He is so kind and accommodating, I can't say nicer things about him. Now the atmosphere is exactly what you want in NYC. Snug, filled in, cozy. 10/10. The food is outstanding. Came for Valentines Day and had the best experience. Had a Cesar salad, mixed arancini, bolognese, spinachini, half liter of wine (insanely good deal), and the pana cotta. Food was just outstanding. Came out in the most perfect flow. Could not have been a better lowkey Valentine's Day out. You did not feel rushed out of there, service was perfect. Everything on the menu was just delicious -- the pana cotta was the best end to the night. I cannot wait to come back to this most special place. Cheers -- what you have is so special!! read more

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Called ahead to check on walk-in availability and the receptionist was super pleasant and let us know they had space -- such a great start to the evening. After a quick stop at Bon Bon Swedish Candy, we headed over and loved the cozy interior. Our server was very helpful with pasta and wine recommendations, and every dish we ordered was delicious. Highly recommend pairing your pasta with the Montepulciano. Will definitely be back! Would recommend this spot for a date night! read more

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Perfect little spot. Quiet and comfortable. Food was beautifully made with love and tasted delicious. Carbonara was silky and delicious. The arancini trio were all delicious as well. Hard to choose a favorite! read more

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Husband: "this is what pasta is supposed to taste like." Couldn't have said it better myself. So delicious. Ragu Bolognese Carbonara read more

Spaghetti Incident - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Such a cute hole in the wall! I am so glad I finally made my way to spaghetti incident. They had such a nice and cozy atmosphere and a great staff. We ordered a Cesar salad, the tomato spaghetti and pesto spaghetti. Everything was so delicious! The tomato spaghetti was super fresh and the pesto was so flavorful. The portion sizes were great as well. We finished off the night with cappuccinos which was great. read more

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Thrilled to be able to update my previous review from a 4 star review to a now 5 star review! We had the opportunity to visit Spaghetti Incident again a few weeks ago. Happy to find that everything is still spectacular and now, it is no longer cash only! Food is still phenomenal, only to be outdone by their incredible & attentive staff. Every time I leave Spaghetti Incident, I'm ready to return. If you haven't gone yet, what are you waiting for?! read more

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I am so glad we happened across this spot on Resy! The service was outstanding. We came for my partners brothers birthday. It's very cozy and you feel like family. The FOH workers were all amazing and the food was incredible. All three entrees (listed in the photo) were delicious. We will definitely be back when we are in the city! read more

Spaghetti Incident - Ragu Bolognese, Carbonara, Bucatini Pasticciati - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Fresh homemade pasta for a decent price. Make sure to make a reservation especially on the weekend since it's small. They have indoor and outdoor seating. I appreciated that they let us sit and chat after we finished our meal and we were finishing our wine. I had the salmon asparagus dish. The pasta was cooked perfectly but the entire dish ended up smelling and tasting fishy from the salmon. I would be open to trying a different dish next time but I wouldn't recommend. My friend had the pesto special and she didn't love the pesto sauce. read more

Spaghetti Incident - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

I was so impressed by Spaghetti Incident! I'm surprised more people aren't talking about it. We were struggling to find a last minute dinner spot on Saturday. Many places in the area were all booked up and we saw an opening here, it ended up being such a delicious meal. The restaurant is cozy and dimly lit. Not a huge space, probably best for a date night or a small group of friends. Their menu is stacked with pasta dishes, and the waiter told us about some specials. Some options include fresh pasta, others a dry pasta, but all of that is detailed on the menu. To start, we shared their Arancini Mix. This was a fun app, we all had different favorites. For main, I ordered the Chitarra pasta which was a fresh tomato sauce with pieces of mozzarella. We also got the rigatoni salsiccia and the mushroom truffle pasta. Our table also ordered the special pasta of the night which had pancetta in a cream sauce. All the food was really delicious. It tasted so authentic and fresh. Overall, I would definitely recommend this place! It's a very good option in the area. read more

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4 stars is just about right. I remember it tasting like 5 stars years ago. I'm mostly giving them kudos for homemade pasta and homemade taste. Food was all missing some flavor. read more

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Cozy dining room and friendly staff. The wait staff was super helpful and as usual we went in without a reservation and they graciously gave us a table immediately. Started the meal with a mix Arancini, all three were flavorful and crunchy as anticipated, lasagna and ragu bolognese for our main course and ended the meal with a chocolate cake. Nothing to be blown away by but overall a good meal. read more

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Ordered delivery. Extremely small portion and congealed food. Think I was probably served someone's leftovers. Was absolutely disgusting.

Nice little pasta spot down in the LES. Service wasn't the best but we were seated outside so not sure if it's better inside! Not my favorite pasta spot, but definitely a good option in the area read more

Spaghetti Incident - Tagliatelle ai Porcini - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Went here on a quiet tuesday night. We were the only table. The server was good and attentive. The food came out quick and delicious. Would definitely come here again and recommend this place. Ambiance is nice and quaint. Definitely a small place. read more

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4.5 stars! Very accommodating and friendly staff for my birthday party with 16 friends. We all got different orders and drink and we brought a cake. Everyone loved the staff and food was nice. read more

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Celebrated a friend's birthday party here and it was perfect! There were 5 of us, and we had a little corner towards the front, but didn't feel the cold from outside at all, so I feel like anywhere you sit you'll be fine! We shared a mix of the 3 types of arancini ($17): - beef ragu & fontina - artichoke & parm - pesto & Gorgonzola At first, I thought the beef ragu & fontina would be my favorite (meat lover!), but I actually was really impressed by the artichoke and parm! All 3 are good, so the mix is my rec! One of the pasta specials was a good ol' squid ink pasta with either shrimp & other seafood or crab meat ($27). I love a good mix (can you not tell from my arancini choice, lol!), so I went with the shrimp and other seafood option and it was so good! Everyone's dishes were good, and I would definitely come again! The portions are deceivingly filling, so if you are getting your own plate, be prepared! read more

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Love the cozy interior, and great service from the staff. They provided a candle for my cousin's birthday lasagna!! Fantastic menu selection including changing specials. I went with a big group and everyone was satisfied. I personally ordered the bucatini pasticiatti and loved it! read more

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Even before the pandemic, chef/owner Emanuele Attala came up with the brilliant idea of selling spaghetti takeout in a cone. I bet that saved his business during COVID. However, Jamie W. and I came here to eat like regular customers squeezed into a table between sets of boisterous diners. Yeah, it was definitely a young crowd here...they didn't know what burrata was. Named after a nineties Guns n Roses album, this spot was seriously a spaghetti house like back in the day when every remotely Italian celebrity was opening one, but cloaked in the chill vibe of the Lower East Side off Houston with all the cool murals. The menu was simple...a handful of appetizers and salads, arancini, and a dozen pasta dishes, almost all spaghetti. We started with the $16 Burrata, a nice bulbous portion surrounded by arugula, sliced celery, and cherry tomatoes and drizzled with their housemade green Sicilian dressing (photo: https://yelp.to/wbq40zkma3). Fresh and simple, it worked as a starter. Jamie went for what I assume is their signature dish, the $24 Spaghetti & Polpette (Meatballs). His verdict? Bland bordering on nondescript (photo: https://yelp.to/3sv8tkSdzB). Too bad because it looked like a dish Lidia Bastianich would take a pride in, but there was a discernible lack of seasoning despite how much grated Parmesan could be piled on it. And there was a lot. I decided to go for the $23 Lasagna Bolognese with beef ragu sauce and bechamel (photo: https://yelp.to/CJ3ZvOzmXe). Again the ingredients were present, it just wasn't ready for culinary liftoff. FOOD - 3 stars...was expecting more of a flavor bomb for the price, not just mom's spaghetti AMBIANCE - 3.5 stars...nice interior but tables a bit too crowded together SERVICE - 5 stars...the one hard-working server for the entire place was exceptional TOTAL - 3 stars...yes, it was an incidence of spaghetti RELATED - Exploring NYC's dining and drinking scene? Here's a collection of places I've patronized and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2YS9ELs read more

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came on Thursday after drinks nearby. the interior is so cute and vintage, and the name is GREAT! we got the aranchini to split for the table which was perfect since everyone had half to taste. they came out warm and flavorful - i tried the beef one which was so juicy yet flavorful. aranchini is seriously something you cant hate!!! kale pesto: this is VERY strong to keep in mind. i added a ton of red pepper flakes and parmesian and lemon to make it a bit less grass flavors and loved it when i made my mix. its actually a very good dish and would recommend but be mindful you gotta love salad and the taste of "leaves" hahaha portions are HUGE so i am excited to have my leftovers days later. but seriously super worth the price and everyone was happy w their food - would totally recommend! read more

Spaghetti Incident - Kale Pesto - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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Pros: + Cute spot where you can get your food to go easily + Spaghetti in a cone + Amazing desserts - try the tiramisu + Great vegetarian options worked well Cons: - A little pricey for what you're getting, but quality of pasta is worth it IG: QueenOfAdventureNYC read more

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I went here for a lovely dinner with three classy ladies. It was an evening filled with fresh handmade pasta, sinfully creamy tiramisu, and a year's worth of catching up amongst friends At first, I was thrown off by the name spaghetti incident. I didn't know what to expect - would it be touristy? Would it be kitschy? It was none of those things. Instead, I was greeted with a warm, intimate setting and authenticity. The food was prepared with such care, was perfectly portioned, and tasted unbelievably fresh. The creative but classic dishes hit the spot and can satisfy the deepest of pasta cravings. read more

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Came in tonight Arron was our waiter. We had a great meal and he was so attentive and friendly. Love this spot! Definitely check it out if you are on the LES read more

enjoyed this Italian hole in the wall. pesto was omg! cup of parm was a nice sensible touch. good wine by the liter read more

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I came here for a friend's birthday- we had a large group so it was good that they can accommodate us! Although I will say the way the layout is, if you sit on the booth side, it's really hard to get out with a large group lol. As for food, it was decent. I know they do the spaghetti take out in a cone, and the quality of food seemed fitting for the take out aspect, but as for sit down I felt like quality was maybe lacking a bit. It was *bad*, but I got the lasagna and the noodle part was a bit thick and overcooked, in my opinion. The texture was almost reminiscent of chef boyardee beef ravioli, which I do enjoy from time to time, but not for a $25 pasta dish at a restaurant, if you know what I mean. We did also get a tiramisu for dessert, and that was actually quite delicious! In any case, we had a good time, the service was good. Not sure if I'd come for sit down, but maybe the spaghetti in a cone would be a unique bucket list item to check off if I'm in the area. read more

As someone with several food allergies, i am always expecting to find very little options available to me, but that was not the case here. The waiter told us that everything is made from scratch and helped me find the best option for me. The chicken cutlet was fantastic, thin and crispy, and the arugula on top was fresh and light. My friends got pasta dishes that all looked amazing. I would recommend this restaurant! Make sure to make a res, cause it gets busy and is a total hole in the wall. read more

Spaghetti Incident - Chicken Cutlet - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

One of my absolute favorite hidden gems in the Lower East Side. This cozy Italian spot offers a small but thoughtfully curated menu--mainly pastas, a few fresh salads, and mouthwatering appetizers. Their house wine selection is fantastic, with a small but solid range of reds, whites, and Prosecco. And great news: they now have a full liquor license! I wrapped up dinner with an espresso martini, and it was perfect. Loveliest, most attentive service. read more

We came in here to find fresh pasta and fresh pasta was served! This is a cute little casual and cozy spot to go to on the cheaper end of the "fresh pasta" restaurants of New York. Some of them they do by hand and some of them not- I got the bucatini special that included nuts and had a lighter carbonara sauce that was recommended by the server. They made that one fresh but for some reason they used another type for the main entree. My party got the spinach fettuccine. Both were so good we gobbled it up. The tiramisu was lacking in depth but I thought it was a good balance from the heavy pasta we had. (It's a lighter cake version) read more

Spaghetti Incident - Bucatini Special and the Spinach Fettuccine* - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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The food, service, and ambiance is excellent at this little hole in the wall. Our server seemed delighted that we liked our food; you can tell they really care about the meal and the experience. We had the arancini mix (all good), the Caesar salad, and the carbonara. It was delicious. The vibe is cozy and warm, perfect for catching up with a friend or for a date night. read more

Spaghetti Incident - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Decent pasta and speedy service. My only complaint is that they forgot our appetizer but other than that this is a nice, no frills pasta spot. The food is well priced and there weren't too many people there on the Saturday night that I went. read more

Spaghetti Incident - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

A small, quaint restaurant on a side street, but truly a hidden gem! We sat outside but definitely were not forgotten. Service was excellent, as was the food! A small but delicious menu. We loved the family vibe. Our daughter is at NYU, so we will definitely return here! read more

My thing with Italian places is, it's hard to sell me on a bowl of pasta because half the time, it tastes like boxed pasta that you can buy from the store and use a canned sauce and it's not too far off with a much better price tag. This is one of the exceptions! ARANCINI For those unfamiliar, an arancini is a ball of yellow risotto mixed +/- meat mixed in, with an obligatory melty cheese core deep fried. The crunchy exterior has a nice browning that easily gives way for a tender interior and for melty, gooey cheese to just melt out like lava. They do a great job with it here and I can't wait to have it again. RIGATONI SALSICCIA E BROCCOLI This was my favorite for sure; the tender, chewy and al-dente pasta really tastes like it's homemade and makes it worth shelling out the extra bucks for dining out pasta. Tender, crunchy broccoli rabe with a nice flavor of sausage that permeates the dish and the epitome of what I look for with pasta texture. What can go wrong? I wish we ordered two of these. RAGU BOLOGNESE A classic that can go no wrong; the pasta texture again is on the mark although I will urge you to try something out of the norm so that they can showcase their expertise in making a great bowl of pasta. It's hard to mess up a meat sauce so let them take on a bigger challenge and show you what they can do! read more

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Made a reservation here online and it was super easy to get, the service was also spectacular. We tried all 3 of the arancinis, we liked the pesto the best, but the other two were also good. The artichoke one was definitely subtle which was great. My truffle mushroom pasta was good but we replaced the pancetta for capers in the carbonara and we didn't really enjoy it as much. It felt really chunky cheesy. read more

Spaghetti Incident - Truffle mushroom pasta, Carbonara - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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One of my favorite pasta restaurants in the city! I always order the Kale Pesto ($21) and it's different than any other normal pesto you have tried. It is a bit more bitter than regular pesto, but just as tasty. The pasta is always fresh and is always cooked al dente, although I wish they gave a little bit more portion wise. I've been coming here for a while now and while they used to be cash only, they now *drumroll* accept credit cards!! Will always be back to this spot for their unique kale pesto! read more

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Cozy restaurant, fast and very nice service, great spaghetti and meatballs! Will definitely go back. read more

Spaghetti Incident - Spaghetti & Meatballs - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Very sweet team but the seating and menu items could use a spruce up. The flavor was a bit of a miss.

My husband and I ate here as a last minute dinner out. We called at 7:30 and were able to get an 8:30 reservation, waiting about 10 minutes once we got there which wasn't bad for a Saturday night. The staff was very polite, helpful, and attentive. We never were left without water for more than a minute. The ambiance was really nice too: calm with low lighting and pleasant decor (exposed brick, greenery, etc), and they offer some complimentary bread and oil. In general, the restaurant is a lower cost Italian restaurant in NYC. Point in case, the menu is on a paper placemat. Normally you wouldn't expect a lot from a restaurant like this, but the food was exceptional for the cost in NYC. At first I was thinking of rating a 4 because of a couple small things (small wine menu, no offer of more bread, the caper flavor was a bit drowned out by the cream sauce in my salmon dish), but in the end I gave a 5 for my reason above: exceptional food for the cost in NYC. My husband started with a casear that was tasty. The greens were light and crisp; the dressing flavorful. I Decided to try one of each of the appetizer rice balls. They came with a side of red sauce that was really good. I was in love with all three and couldn't pick a favorite! I kept taking a bite or two, going on to the next, saying it was the best, moving on and saying THAT one was the best...over and over until they were finished! My husband's spaghetti had hunks of delicious fresh mozz, and mine was a wonderful combination of salmon, capers, asparagus, and cream - yum yum yum! All good flavors, and the pasta was wonderfully done - perfectly al dente! Unfortunately, I ate everything and was too full for dessert! Wrap up: if you're looking for good Italian in NYC that won't break the bank this is your place! read more

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This was definitely a spaghetti incident, not sure a good one though. I came here specifically to try bucatini Amatriciana and was disappointed. First, there's not many non-alcoholic drink options. Choices are slim between soda and sparkling water. And wine comes in a beat up glass like in a cafeteria. The pasta is what you'd expect to come in a paper cone, so as a to-go place I'm sure it works. But it's a shame to serve that in a plate at a very charming sit down restaurant. All my stars go to the ambiance of the location. The bucatini made me sad. The sauce was average with a strong pork taste from the pancetta. If the meat was fresher I'm sure the sauce would've been better. The pasta itself was on a verge of being overcooked. Thankfully it was a small portion. read more

It was request by the teen we were with to have Italian so after a stroll through the museum we ended up here. They had outdoor seating. A nice specials menu and paper menus on the table. They truly did their best to keep as distances as possible while waiting on us. I had the crab rice ball and we all shared the caprese salad. The rice ball was okay it was a little fishy. The salad was nice and fresh. My companions had the salmon and spaghetti in a white sauce and traditional spaghetti and meat balls. Both express that their food was good and full of flavor. We asked if we should have the chocolate cake or tiramisu we were told the chocolate cake. It was nice but I was not expecting a flourless chocolate cake so I was a little disappointed but I was able to appreciate it for what it was. Overall it was a nice experience it was about 100 bill for 3 ppl 2 apps , 2 entrees , 3 desserts and 4 sodas (pay per bottle) read more

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