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    Bar Pitti

    3.3 (1.4k reviews)
    ModerateItalian
    Open 12:00 pm - 11:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    BAR PITTI ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Burrata
    Mei M.

    The best and authentic Italian experience I have had. It is a small and busy casual restaurant. Everything is made like a home Cooked meal with real cream, cheese and fresh vegetables. This is the most comforting food you can get in the city. The staff is super nice and talkative. They were really friendly and all introduced themselves to me and joked around. Service is fast. One of the best places I have eaten in NYC. Get the mushrooms!!' Cash only!

    Ossobuco
    Spiros K.

    They don't take reservation and they prefer cash. Once you know this, you don't need to complain about it. The service was the best. The waiters were professional yet they had fun with you which of course, I liked. The food was traditionally Tuscan Italian. The meal began with some fresh Italian bread and olive oil. So good start there! Our starters were an Antipasto Toscano, a generous platter of cured meats, cheeses, crostini full of Tuscan flavors and great for sharing! We also shared the Fried Mushrooms but we both felt that it was fried too much. For our mains we had the Ossobuco which went down very nicely as it was the first time she had it. And I had the Pappardelle al Cinghiale (Wild Boar Ragu) which I loved as well. The place is not that big and the tables are close to each other plus it was full but it was buzzing with a young crowd which made the ambience jolly.and lively! Food: 4.5/5 Service: 5/5 Ambiance: 5/5

    Pappardelle Alla Fiesolana
    Taylor K.

    I loveeee the pasta here. Service can be iffy but the food comes out pretty quickly. Also cash only. I prefer to sit outside but the inside can also be a vibe. Pretty sure celebrities come here like Taylor Swift which is why it's always busy.

    Signature napkin
    Candace C.

    Bar Pitti absolutely lived up to the hype. From start to finish, everything we ordered was spot-on, delivering that rustic Italian comfort with just the right amount of New York energy. The Burrata was a standout -- impossibly creamy, perfectly paired with fresh bread. The Rigatoni (Riggies) were rich and flavorful, with sauce that clung to every bite just the way it should. The Gnocchi were pillowy and light, a true testament to well-crafted handmade pasta. And the Pappardelle? Silky ribbons tossed in a hearty creamy sauce. The vibe is casual. Service was amazing! Our waiter had the Italian accent and we loved him. The experience felt authentically Italian without trying too hard. Can't wait to go back.

    eggplant parm
    Michelle H.

    this place is iconic. something about a restaurant that's casual but the food is top tier that does it for me. i walked in here on a thursday night at 6pm and sat outside in workout clothes. you can dress up or down and the vibe is still immaculate. service is quick! waiters are italian so it feels very authentic. can't go wrong with this place. only downside is it's cash only and there's sometimes a wait.

    Wine
    RIchard W.

    Bar Pitti is exactly what you expect from a beloved New York hotspot -- lively, crowded, energetic, and full of personality. The service was fun and friendly, though admittedly a bit slow at times. Definitely arrive early if you want to avoid a wait. The atmosphere is classic NYC: tables close, conversations overlapping, and you'll probably "get to know your neighbor," which is part of the charm and totally expected for this style of dining. I ordered the Taglierini al Tartufo Nero, which was good but not great. The pasta itself didn't taste fresh -- almost as if it had been made days prior and dried out too long. The truffle sauce was also noticeably under-seasoned and a bit bland. Fortunately, a generous snowfall of fresh Parmesan brought the dish back to life. The pairing of high-quality Parmesan and aromatic truffle worked beautifully together, even if the noodles themselves were underwhelming. Despite the pasta misstep, the vibe, friendly service, great company, and a surprise celebrity sighting made the evening genuinely memorable. Bar Pitti has an undeniable charm, and I'll absolutely be returning to try more dishes. It remains a classic New York local favorite -- imperfect at times, but still well worth the visit.

    Linguini Alle Vongole
    France B.

    Ouch... I've heard so many good reviews about Bar Pitti but I hate to be the one that begs to differ Our tab came about $700 worth of food and drinks, I even tried my homies' order & nothing moved me + the restaurant lacks space, the only thing that was moving was my seat that kept being kicked by servers and people passing by behind me. Appetite low, Overstimulation high My Linguini Alle Vongole was slightly the best pick on the table

    Pappardelle Alla Fiesolana
    Matt H.

    I was unfortunately underwhelmed by Bar Pitti. I was super excited to try the famous pappardelle but was unfortunately let down a bit. Don't get me wrong, it was by no means bad. It was good, however for the amount of hype around this restaurant and this dish, in particular, I wasn't overly impressed.The wine was great and the appetizers we got were very good as well. I tried one person in our parties Milanese and it was very good. Service was a bit slow, but we were a larger group so that's understandable, but unfortunately, our waiter was not the friendliest. I must say the ambience is great as it definitely feels like a typical old school Italian restaurant. I would definitely try Bar Pitti again, but I think there are much better Italian establishments in the city.

    Pappardelle Alla Fiesolana
    Annika K.

    celebrated my friends birthday at this old school italian restaurant which was the perfect choice for 5 hungry girls we all got the Pappardelle Alla Fiesolana and split the burrata to start. this entire meal was so delicious i was constantly licking the plate. definitely not the best italian ive had in the city but its definitely a solid spot and super consistent! they brought out our food in what felt like seconds and it always came out so warm! this place is cash only fyi, but def recommend and would return

    Pappardelle Alla Fiesolana
    Christopher C.

    Really enjoyed the outdoor seating and the fresh pasta! The pappardelle alla fiesolana was such a great dish (quite heavy) but phenomenal! The rigatoni pitti was also delightful! The veal meatballs were a little chewy, but still a great appetizer! Cheers!

    The front!
    Cid N.

    Definitely one of the best pastas I've had in this city for a long time. Authentic Italian touch. Servers were so sweet and had the right amount of euro style care I look for in my experiences. The restaurant isn't huge which also adds to its charm. People are flowing in and out of there creating a sense of lure! You have to be there and if you're not...what are you waiting for??

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    Cash only spot which is slightly inconvenient but really tasty and classic spot in the heart of Soho/WV

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    They don't accept credit cards which is so weird and I think its illegal, and the owner was so mean and disrespectful

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    the best staff best authentic Italian and amazing wine. come here with friends always a good time xxxx

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    Is it hard making reservations?

    From my understanding, they don't take any. Sometimes there's a wait but for the most part it's not too bad

    Do they serve cocktails like espresso martinis?

    Is there gluten free pasta?

    Yes

    Is there currently construction in front of Bar Pitti?

    Yeah still there. Service still sucks

    Is this place a chill relaxed environment where you can read a book while enjoying a meal?

    Not after 530pm

    Do you like bar pitti?

    No. Host was rude taking "friends" for for 45 minutes while everyone stood on the sidewalk on a line like fools.

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    4.4(885 reviews)
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    Went here for lunch last week and I can see why this place receives such high praise and reviews…read more The decor is lovely and you get a free glass of red wine on your way up to the restaurant if you take the elevator. Decor is fancy yet open and the food is fantastic. We especially loved the caramelized onion tart.

    Came here off the street with no reservations on a Saturday. They were able to get us a table,…read morewhich was great. The restaurant is located upstairs. You can either take the stairs or the elevator. If you opt for the elevator, there's complimentary wine set up that you serve yourself. This would be great if the elevator took longer, but you are already there before you can finish pouring. I like that they have couches for you to sit at while you wait for your table. It's an open kitchen and you can see all of the action. The energy felt great here. We ordered the cast iron focaccia and Tuna Tonnato. The Focaccia is probably the best I've ever had. It was light and airy and not what a traditional focaccia would taste like. The crust had a nice crisp to it. It was brushed with olive oil and finished with salt. Just perfect and highly recommend. It came with a tomato chili sauce, which tasted good, but was not needed for this. We ordered the tuna to pair with the bread and it was a great combo. I ended up ordering the hangar steak and it was good. Full of flavor and the chimichurri sauce was a nice touch. Though, I would have like the taste of the beef to come out more. The marinade overpowered the meat IMO. My wife got the Rigatoni alla Gricia. I like the pasta and it was bouncy, but the dish was too salty though. We ended the night with the basque cheesecake and I have to say that it wasn't my favorite. The texture seemed off. Normally basque cheesecake is smooth and creamy, but this was a little lumpy like when you over cook eggs in a dessert. Overall, the service was great and the vibes of the restaurant was on point. The food didn't blow me out of the water, but it was good. I would come back here for the focaccia though.

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    Fumo

    4.2(55 reviews)
    1.0 miChelsea

    It's hard to find affordable-ish dining in Chelsea these days but Fumo definitely hits that mark…read morewith mixing Italian fine dining and affordability. There are numerous locations now in the city but this was my first time going and I was definitely eyeing it for awhile. They do weekday lunch specials of $14 pastas, boozey weekend brunches for around $24/25(not including food), and $12 Sunday dinner specials on entrees as well as happy hours on weekdays from 4-7pm that include: $7 snacks, $8 wine, $5 beer, $9 spritzes, and $9 wells. I happened to come in for Labor Day Brunch on Saturday. We both said we were going to do unlimited but honestly could only finish about a pitcher of mimosa and they only charged us for the one pitcher was the nice part. I went with Carbonara Pasta and my boyfriend had the egg, bacon, and cheese sandwich with fries. I'm not gonna lie, I've never gone to aycd brunch and have not finished my food but I could not finish my entree it was so massive and filling. I haven't had a pasta this rich in ages and it was so so good and I am all for not having those skimpy little portions. He couldn't finish his sandwich either. I tried one of the fries and it was nicely battered thick cut wedge fries. Maybe I haven't been eating out alot lately but I was legit impressed. The staff was wonderful and thoughtful. The cafe in itself is very cute and Italian with black and white marble in the bathrooms, white marble bar top, hanging plants, interesting light fixtures. I'm definitely going to make a point to come back soon.

    The experience was very disappointing. The menu labels many items as gluten free, but I was told…read morethere's cross contamination. This means those dishes aren't truly gluten free for people with celiac disease or anyone who has to avoid gluten. When I pointed that out to my server, he just gave me a blank stare. I tried to explain why labeling those items as gluten free is misleading, but he seemed completely disinterested, even annoyed, dismissed what I was saying, and simply responded that the pasta is gluten free. I acknowledged that the server doesn't write the menu, but absolutely zero customer service skills. The service overall was lacking. Aside from taking our order, no one checked on us or came back to see if we needed anything. Our server was just hanging out chatting up the hostess. We had to request the bill from the manager & paid at the hostess stand. Before paying, I spoke with the manager and explained what had occured. He was more professional than the server, but he was still dismissive of my concerns and of the service we received. Management seemed happy enough to promote the "option". The food was okay, definitely not enough to make up for the poor service and handling of a serious dietary issue. Needless to say I will not be returning.

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    Bathroom - cool design

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    L'Artusi - Amatraciana - incredible

    L'Artusi

    4.3(2.7k reviews)
    0.4 miWest Village
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    L'Artusi opens reservations 14 days prior, and given its popularity, you must book immediately. Our…read moreparty of five managed to snag a table this past Saturday evening. The interior was completely packed, and the noise level was high enough for my smart watch to complain. To sample a bit of everything, we shared two orders of focaccia, four pastas, and one dessert. HOUSE-MADE FOCACCIA - 10 Super bouncy with a bit of chew, this was probably the best focaccia I've ever eaten. It came generously drizzled with olive oil and alongside chopped peppers drenched in even more olive oil, which added a nice little kick. We highly recommend starting with this. TAGLIATELLE - 27 Out of the four pastas, this was my absolute favorite. I love the thin yet chewy texture of the tagliatelle, and the bolognese sauce was rich and hearty. Finished with just the right amount of Parmigiano, both the pasta texture and sauce were sheer perfection. PICI 'CACIO E PEPE' - 23 This was such a simple pasta, yet so delicious. It was incredibly creamy and cheesy, with hints of fresh black pepper flavor that blew standard at-home black pepper grinders out of the water. Despite it being the simplest pasta of the night, I enjoyed it immensely. RIGATONI - 32 This pasta was simple yet slightly innovative, featuring sausage paired with a broccoli-based pesto. There was a slight bitterness that was polarizing among our group. While this wasn't my favorite pasta, I appreciated the creativity. PERCIATELLI NERO - 35 This dish packed in more components than just pasta and sauce: plenty of crab, tomatoes, and crispy breadcrumbs on top. However, the combination wasn't very memorable. None of the flavors really stood out, and it was my least favorite pasta of the night. OLIVE OIL CAKE - 14 Served with a pile of golden raisins and fancy whipped cream, this ended up being a bit of a miss. The raisins were a bit too sweet, and the cake's texture was uneven -- some bites were soft and moist, while others felt dry. A couple of others in my group also felt the same way. Overall, I'd give L'Artusi a 4.5/5; it was mostly hits with a couple of misses. The pasta portions are quite small. Since each dish is primarily carbs and sauce, I'd imagine you'll likely need an appetizer or a pasta and a half to leave full. Still, I'd definitely come back for the focaccia, tagliatelle, and the cacio e pepe.

    L'Artusi had been on my list for a while, so I went in with pretty high expectations. Overall, it…read morewas a very good dinner, but it didn't quite live up to the hype for me. It's obvious they use quality ingredients and the kitchen is technically very sound. The pasta in particular was cooked perfectly. Everything we had was good and well executed, but nothing really jumped out at me or felt especially memorable. There are several places around the city that I feel can deliver a similar meal and experience without quite as much hype. That's not to say I didn't enjoy L'Artusi, because I absolutely did. It just didn't separate itself from some of the other really good Italian restaurants I've visited. Service was great, the atmosphere was nice, and overall we had a very enjoyable dinner. Just one where my expectations may have been a little higher than the experience delivered.

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    The service was good and the food was generally tasty…read more The clams appetizer was a bit like an oysters Rockefeller and the sauce had a nice mild tartness to it. The carbonara had a great smokiness from the meat, and the risotto was cooked well as was most of the seafood in it. Both the carbonara and risotto had some inedible parts to it that were disappointing. The pancetta had small pieces of hard cartilage and the risotto had part of a shrimp shell.

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    2nd floor dining area

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    Capellini puttanesca - super tasty

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