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4.4 (152 reviews)
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Vicki C.

Ventured to this place because we were craving for Italian food and saw the good reviews. The staff were super friendly and the food came fast! Love that we get to choose our own type of pasta after selecting the flavors we want.

Meatball sandwich and salad lunch special.

Happened into this restaurant on a spring afternoon and ended up having a spectacularly wonderful late lunch! Enjoyed my meatball sandwich with house salad lunch special. All of their pasta is, apparently, made fresh in-house. We were able to watch pasta being extruded from a machine behind a counter. Bread is baked fresh in-house as well. The focaccia used for my sandwich was delicious. Though my meatball sandwich was thoroughly enjoyable, I think my husband's "original Italian panini" was even better!!! Service was friendly and efficient. It is not a huge restaurant, but the space was casual and comfortable. Definitely will be back here again! Want to try their pastas!

Didi N.

Went to Water and Wheat with some friends with dietary restrictions and it was amazing. The restaurants itself is small and cozy and dim with cute lighting at night. The service is friendly and helpful. Our server brought out a plate with different handmade pasta shapes to show us our choices. All pastas are handmade except the gluten free penne. I got the kale Caesar and bolognese pasta with burrata added on top and it was to die for. The pasta was Al dente and had a nice texture/chew to it. The burrata was huge and added a nice creaminess to the bolognese. If I'm ever back in NY, I'm definitely coming back here.

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Samantha G.

Ambiance: Small neighborhood Italian restaurant. Cute patio out front along the sidewalk. Perfect for intimate gatherings for between 2-4. They can put tables together for larger parties of 6, but I'd recommend making a reservation. The restaurant is pretty small. Service: Really great service! The men working the restaurant made sure that my husband and I were well attended to. They brought us plenty of water and kept checking in! Food: The food is spectacular! I love that they make all of the pasta in house. You can taste the difference. The pasta sauces were also delicious. I did not take any pictures of the main entrees because they were gone in a blink of an eye!

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Ryan G.

I don't live in New York, so I figured while here we should try to find some good Italian food. This place hit the spot. Fresh pasta is always the best, and it was delicious here. We were shown a visual representation of their fresh pasta options, and offered to choose which type of noodle we wanted and then which sauce option we wanted from the menu. I don't remember the name of the noodle we chose, but you can see it in the picture. We got a vodka sauce option on it and we loved it! We also got the meatballs, which were tasty as well. The waiters were friendly, and we had several people check in on us while there. The space is a bit small but quaint, and pleasant if in a smaller group or a pair. I recommend trying this place!

Ten 10 LAYER LASAGNA
Harry W.

Looking for nearby restaurants after visiting the Metropolitan Museum of Art, saw that this restaurant made its own pastas and flatbread, decided to try it. We were promptly greeted by a waiter as we walked inside the cozy restaurant, seeing the wood fire oven. It was a beautiful summer evening so we were able to have dinner outside. Started with the meatballs which were like homemade, light and delicious served on a delicious bed of crushed tomatoes and topped with mozzarella with awesome cheese pull and a side of warm crusty bread pieces. For the main, our waiter recommended the ten layer lasagna, which was served on a bed of the restaurant's delicious tomato sauce. The silky tender lasagna sheets were cooked perfectly. The flavors were clean, distinct and like homemade in a good Italian home. For sure, will be returning to try some of the other pasta dishes.

Spring lemon asparagus pasta
Chanda A.

I've been wanting to try out Water & Wheat since it opened in 2023, so I was excited when the stars finally aligned last week. The space is cozy and casual - perfect for a weekday lunch. They're known for their pastas and flatbreads, but they also offer sandwiches during lunch on weekdays as well as a happy "hour" from 11-4 (!). We were craving pasta (not part of the lunch special), so we ordered the spicy tomato and basil with chitarra pasta and the spring lemon asparagus with mafalde pasta (you choose both the sauce and pasta shape when ordering!).  Sadly, the pastas didn't live up to our expectations. The spicy tomato and basil wasn't remotely spicy, and the spring lemon asparagus was too dry and flavorless.  The highlight of the meal was the panzanella salad. The vinaigrette was delicious, and we were pleasantly surprised by the addition of olives - yum!  The service is friendly, the pricing is reasonable, and the menu is vegetarian friendly. If only the pastas lived up to their potential, this could be a staple when in the UES!

Anne F.

This place does fresh pasta, which I think is unique. You can even choose which pasta you want and then which sauce and toppings you want. It's really an omnivore's dream. You want meat - there's bolognese. Seafood? No problem. You want nothing on it - they can do that. My father-in-law and I both got Vongole (clams). My mother-in-law got the shrimp pasta, my husband the bolognese, and my brother-in-law got the burrata salad, without knowing what burrata was. He was a bit surprised to learn it's cheese. We all cleaned our plates, so it's safe to say that we all liked our dishes. I really liked the vongole, although I wish it had some of the white broth that I like associated with it. The place itself is very small so a reservation is needed, The server was very nice and explained how to order and what people usually pair with the types of pasta. I think it's a great restaurant and if I'm back in the area, I'd return.

Clarissa L.

Cozy restaurant in the UES for some pasta and flatbreads. We came by on a Saturday afternoon and the restaurant was fairly packed. The restaurant is small and the tables are too close together, people can barely walk by and you can hear everything your neighbor is talking about. They have a variety of homemade pastas with different sauces. I had the mafalde with shrimp and garlic wine sauce. The pasta was a nice Al dente and the sauce had a little spice to it, would have liked a little more garlic. Staff were friendly and service was quick.

CREAMY MEAT SAUCE
Kiley K.

It blows my mind how well rated this place is. The food was definitely good but the service is really what stood out, unfortunately in a bad way. Our food was served before our wine ever came out, even after we reminded them. We also asked for bread (which we noticed other tables had) which didn't come out until after our meal was finished. Everything was served hot and fresh and they have a nice wine list but it was almost comedic how much was forgotten and how long everything took. It was still a nice night with friends but I don't see myself coming back anytime soon.

Nelys'ia B.

9 /10 Andrea was my server she's AMAZING PANZE SALAD 7/10 Bolognese 8/10 Wasn't Hot enough temp wise & needed spice for me( Personal preference). Vibe is cute

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