We picked this place to meet some friends for lunch before heading to Central Park. When we arrived at our reserved time, the host took us to our table right away. The dining space was very pretty, surrounded by modern interior and decor. They also had plenty of outdoor seating as well. I started the lunch with a strawberry Nojito that was extra citrusy. After adding some more water, I felt the drink tasted much better. For appetizers we ordered the zucchini fries that came with a side of marinara sauce. The pieces were over fried so much they got dark brown, would have been better if they were cooked for less time. For entree I got the LPB burger. Loved that they put the onion, lettuce, tomato and pickle on the side. The patty was cooked exactly how I requested and the melted cheese made the burger delicious with the brioche bun. The fries were thin and good quality. It came with ketchup and aioli sauce. The service was decent throughout the lunch. Our server did a good job of keeping up with our table as the place got super busy later on. Few other staff members aggressively removed empty plates from the table and quickly packed the leftovers we had on the table. Overall we had a good experience but some of the dishes and the drink could have been better. read more

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I came here for dinner with my husband on a Saturday night since I have always wanted to try this restaurant (somehow I haven't made it here after living in the city for 6 years). We did not have a reservation and were able to get a table which is always appreciated. We sat outdoors in the shed section. Service was on the slower side but may have been related to where we were seating. Even water on a scorching hot day took 15-20 min. They did have a pretty good NYC restaurant week 3-course dinner menu for $45 that my husband ordered. We got: - meatballs: pretty decent! The serving came with 3 medium sized meatballs. The texture was a little softer/ fattier than I like but with the acidity of the tomato and umami of the Parmesan, they were well balanced. The fresh basil leaves bumped it up a notch and added brightness. This also came with two slices of bread to enjoy the sauces. Nice app to offer in their NYC restaurant week menu! - branzino: my husband got this at his main and he thought it was okay. The fish was on the drier side and the portion was a bit small. Lemony hints but he said the flavor was a bit bland. Good if you want a lighter meal but probably better to try another one of their dishes. - Toscano salad with chicken: I ordered a toscano salad à la carte and the thought it was pretty good and filling! The chicken was very tender, although I did not love the spice blend they used for it. The salad came with kale, roasted carrots, dollops of ricotta, pumpkin seeds, croutons, and a tangy lemon vinaigrette that tied it all together. Very good combination of acidity, creamy sweetness from the ricotta, nuttiness from the pumpkin seeds, and caramelization from the carrots. Would 100% default to this if I return! - Cannoli: the restaurant week menu came with cannoli that were surprisingly good. The shell was perfectly crispy, and the creamy ricotta filling had the right amount of sweetness without being overpowering. Overall, this is a cute spot in the center of a very active part of the UWS which makes it convenient for a dinner/lunch spot. The food definitely did not blow my mind but was solid. Favorite bite was definitely the salad! I did not try their pasta so maybe my rating would change based on that. Service was on the slower side for a weekend so be prepared to wait. 3.5 stars from me. read more

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They have several locations in Manhattan. We went to the one by upper west side, close to Central Park. Our friend made a reservation. We were greeted and seated right away. They just opened for the day so not many people but as time went on, the whole dining room was packed with people. Very popular spot I see. I had zucchini fries and Bronzino. Zucchini fries is a must try. Thin enough to have the crisp but think enough to still have the zucchini texture. Wonderful execution. Bronzino was cooked beautifully. The flavor was spot on. Great portion. Spinach was ok. Too soggy for me. Our waitress Christine was friendly and attentive. Very helpful throughout our time there. Wonderful experience. Highly recommend. read more

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Quick service and quick eats! My family and I came to have a quick late lunch/early dinner before exploring the natural history museum. We got seated quickly and served quickly so we were in and out! I think it's a good option for what's around that's quick! I loved the ricotta. read more

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Great food at a classic NY restaurant! Stopped here to get a bite after a day at the American National History Museum and boy were we glad we did!! Was worried we had a long wait to get a table but within 10 minutes we got a table. We ordered the an appetizer, main dish and a side dish (see pics below for b names of the dishes) and everything was delicious! Staff was very friendly and attentive read more

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This place is gorgeous inside and a great location too. But I was a bit let down by the food quality and the price per plate. For a $30 plate of vodka rigatoni, I should have flavors dancing on my tongue. This was instead a bland let down of a dish that I did not feel satisfied after eating. Unfortunate given the staff was very kind and all of the good things I've heard. read more

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The food was absolutely delicious! I especially loved the pasta with mushrooms--it was the best I've ever had. My son had the rigatoni. We shared the fried artichokes as an appetizer and with was amazing with the lemon aioli. The restaurant is lovely inside, with plenty of seating options, both inside and outside, and upstairs. The lighting is great, and it feels so cheerful. read more

Stopped by for lunch with my mom, we got seated right away. The waitress recommended the fried zucchini which honestly were sooo good I can't stop thinking about it. Their pork Wontons whipped ricotta with truffle honey was soooo good. I felt like a savage the way I kept eating it with the bread. We had aperol spritz which were good but I personally felt they could have been a little stronger. For our mains we had the shrimp pasta and mushroom pasta. Both pasta's were delicious and flavorful. The shrimp pasta was lemony and creamy. The food is amazing here! It's definitely pricey and it's in the UWS across from the museum of natural history. Also I'm not sure what lemon diffuser they have in their restroom but I'm definitely going to find it because it smells heavenly and I need it in my apartment. read more

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Excellent Picora next to the museum. Ton of outdoor seating and delicious food. Pastas are excellent and well proportioned. I liked the Rigatoni the best. More outdoor seating than the rest of the Picoras. Only major downfall is 2 bathrooms that are unisex and individual stalls. The line can be 10-20 minutes. read more

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Randomly walked into this place looking for a late dinner. It's been 6 months later and I still think about the artichoke dish. I didn't realize I even liked artichokes, and since this place I've basically ordered fried artichokes every time I see it on a menu just hoping it's this dish. (I haven't found anything that remotely compares). Their crispy fried Brussels sprouts were also delicious. Pasta was fine but if you like your veggies fried, this is for you. 10/10 I would eat both sides again. read more

La Pecora Bianca - Fried Crispy Brussels Sprouts - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Decent Italian food in a nice atmosphere. I wouldn't say the food was out of this world or anything way better than other good Italian restaurants, but a pleasing meal nonetheless. Restaurant is very nice and servers were friendly. Honestly chose this place because of the proximity to the AMNH, it's literally right across the street! read more

The La Pecora Bianca in UWS is a popular neighborhood spot for both brunch and dinner. I'd recommend making a reservation, as their service is not the fastest and there may be quite a wait if they're full. The atmosphere of this location is lovely, with high ceilings and large windows. When I went a couple of weeks ago, we were lead to the upstairs area, which was also nice and cozy. I tried the pumpkin ravioli, which was delicious. My clients were happy with their dishes and the atmosphere as well. The only problem we had was the slow service. Especially since we were upstairs, we had long waits and had to call someone up from downstairs several times--to take our order, as for extra plates, etc. This is a great location especially for when I have visitors, so I hope their service level can improve. read more

Amaaaazing spot in the heart of the upper west side. What a beautiful location to take in the sights and sounds of the area. I went on a beautiful and busy Sunday afternoon and sat in a spot under the shade and fortunate enough to have a front row seat to the world. My server was fantastic, super friendly and welcoming and very cordial. I started with a whipped ricotta and an aperol spritz (torn between that and a Hugo spritz). Later, I asked my server to bring me a spritz of his choosing and low and behind.. A Hugo appeared! Honestly, that one was way tastier than the aperol but both were so refreshing and delicious. Perfect for the day. Not too boozy, cold, just great. For my entree I had the Garganelli. It was really good, pasta was fresh and cooked perfect. Full of layers of flavor, and felt so high quality. However I'm not sure it would be something I'd order again. Totally glad I tried it though. For dessert I... well... I ordered the tiramisu for two. Please don't judge. Could not finish it and can confirm it is absolutely massive. This restaurant is a gem. Must visit if you're in the area! read more

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Unfortunately our experience tonight at Pecora Bianca left a lot to be desired. Our salad came at the same time as the cocktails then a minute later, the pasta came. We felt rushed. The dishes did not even fit on the table. The Pasta was not al dente. As we were eating, the waiter dropped, and broke 3 glasses right at our feet. Glass shattered all over around our table. There was no apology. Two people came to sweep the glass right under our table as they chatted amongst themselves Not a good dining experience. We eat out once or twice per week and this is one of the worst we've had in NYC. The manager never bothered to come and apologize. Patricia read more

La Pecora has quickly become our go-to Italian restaurant in New York. Its everything you'd expect from a chain restaurant; consistent, tasty food, and refreshing decor at every place! Service was a little slow at this location and our server wasn't that attentive, but that did not affect our experience at all. Zucchini "Fries" ($15) is a must order appetizer and the Roasted Cauliflower ($17) was delicious as well. We shared the Garganelli ($26) pasta, something I'd highly recommend - the pasta and sharing - as the oil eventually gets to you. They make any pasta of your choice with butter and cheese for the kids, so our little one was happy to satisfy his pasta craving 'per his liking. Noise levels were on the lower end. Overall, a decently positive experience and will definitely continue to be our go-to place for Italian food! read more

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This place was just alright. The appetizers were absolutely delicious, but I wasn't too impressed by the pasta dish (doesn't come with protein! what!!). The vodka sauce just kinda tasted like marinara, but I thought it'd be rude to ask for black pepper. Drinks were yummy, but a bit on the pricier side. The service was a little slow, but it was busy and it is NY after all. I'd probably go back just for some casual dining, but I'd pick another entree. read more

La Pecora Bianca - Appetizers - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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Beautiful restaurant with lovely ambiance. We had the restaurant week appetizer + entree deal for $30pp. Appetizers included gazpacho and a farro salad. Both of which were solidly a-ok. It would've been nice to have a little more flavor in both. The entrees were nice, a rigatoni in vodka and a curly pasta with sausage. The pasta had a nice bite to it but could've been a touch softer for me. The item I enjoyed the most wad the lemonade basil soda--very refreshing on a warm day. All-in-all, a nice restaurant but a bit pricey. read more

Service was amazing and so attentive. Vodka pasta was my favorite, very good and a great size. Brussels and fried zucchini were good too but not amazing. Would definitely go again read more

Pasta overcooked...caccio peppe ...the worst I ever had...all courses were served at the same time...no apologies for the wreckage of broken glasses. Not returning! read more

There is a waitress there that is an absolute delight. She knows the menu like the back of her hand and for that, I'm forever grateful. Her service was impeccable. The food was delicious and my family and I will be back. Thank you so much. read more

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New York, New York, New York. With the most amount of restaurants needing reservations, it was super difficult considering that we had a party of people getting hangry. We came here after a visit at the Natural History Museum because this place was one of the only places that even though had a lot of reservations, but accepted walk-ins which we were lucky enough to get a table. It was outside, with a bit of unknown in the weather side, but we still got a seat. The staff was super accommodating with the weather and when we wanted to switch to a table that was under an awning in fear of of We ordered pasta, and the party loved it. I thought it was pretty great, but then again it could have been the hunger talking. We got the burrata, which came with peas. It was good, the cheese was soft. Which pasta? I got the Tagliatelle. It was tasty and I can't complain. Overall, I liked it. It's super busy, so definitely place those reservations if you're trying to hit an itinerary. read more

The UWS location of La Pecora Bianca is the real deal -- great food, good wine, and excellent service even with a packed crowd on a Friday night. The meatballs are a must, packed with savory flavor, complemented by a sauce that's zesty and light, with just a hint of spice. M I was equally impressed with the whipped ricotta, really light and subtly sweet, giving a nice balance to the meal overall. This dish might have quietly stole the show, I could have just eaten this and been happy. The pasta mains were top notch, really simple and well prepared -- they let the pasta speak for itself. Definitely a bit pricey, but you get a great meal for the price, definitely money well spent if you like quality Italian food. read more

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Good attentive service, nice menu, pasta place and more! I had the pasta with shrimp... delish! At another table, the person ordered the steak... looked fantastic and cooked to a medium rare perfection! I watched him eat his steak bite by bite... and I will return and order the steak next time...! Nice crowd, happy but not too noisy. The one disappointment: no beer on tap. read more

Making a resy was a good call because by the time we got there, the place was packed! It was also extra cold so we sat inside. The server led us to our table and handed us the menu and got us started with our drinks for the night. Seeing that there's posts is made in house, we knew we definitely had to get a pasta. But first the appetizer- the crispy artichoke with lemon aioli! Never had artichokes this way before! I will say that I was pleasantly surprised by the crunch. The leaves had some burnt parts, but otherwise delectable! Then we got the gramigna followed by the Faroe island salmon. The pasta was well flavored and had a touch of spice. The pasta might have been more on the tougher side than we had liked. The salmon atop a bed of kale, mushrooms and a squash purée was amazing! The sweetness from the purée was a great compliment to the kale and the salmon! We do badly wanted to have dessert, but we were so incredibly full, we had to decline. I would say that I'd visit again to try a different pasta dish and the dessert! read more

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Like most restaurants in the city, I would recommend making reservations. At around 4:30pm, the earliest seat available inside was 7:30pm. There were still good number of outdoor seating, but it was a shattered rainy day, and not all seats were covered. As our party was hungry, we decided to risk the rain. The staff was amazing and so accommodating. We ended up moving tables mid meal (from not covered to covered once the tables became available). I got the burrata which came with peas, beans asparagus. It was very refreshing. I also got the garganelli which I enjoyed. read more

Went here with my husband and friends after searching UWS for a good Italian restaurant. Luckily, I found this place and am so glad I did. We got the whipped ricotta, fritto misto, spaghetti pomodoro with added ricotta cheese, garganelli, gramigna, and the dry aged ribeye. EVERYTHING was delicious, like exceptionally, over the top delicious. I don't think I've gone somewhere where every single dish ordered was good. And I also loved the texture of the pastas! Made in house and perfectly cooked al dente pasta. I must have been eating the wrong type of al dente all my life lol I usually try a place, and unless it's amazing, don't think about going out of my way to go again. Here though, definitely a repeat on repeat restaurant when I'm in NY. Oh, and all the drinks were perfect too! read more

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I was surprised to see how big this place was on the inside - very different from other restaurants in NYC! It has a really nice atmosphere and they clearly stay busy. The Brussels sprouts were a great starter and the pasta, although simple, was very good as well. The quality definitely all tastes homemade. I see why this is a favorite in the neighborhood although I'm disappointed they took cacio e pepe bites off the menu. read more

La Pecora Bianca - Spaghetti - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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This is a cute spot for Italian food. Nice, fun vibes. Good service. I had the spaghetti, plus sides of broccoli rabe and appetizer meatballs. The meatballs were somewhat salty, would be my only complaint. The service is good. read more

Great steak and pasta dishes. Friendly and efficient service. Dining area very comfortable. Price point very good. Highly recommend.

Was craving some tasty pasta and came here before my movie. 1) Food: Excellent. Adding burrata to our pasta gave it a better flavor. The meatballs (not in picture) were very tasty and a great appetizer. 2) drinks: few options but they do not miss. My spring Negroni had prosecco which caught my attention and it did not miss. 3) service+atmosphere: service was quick and attentive so it was a 10/10! The restaurant was a little hot and not too noisy. 9.5/10! read more

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Excellent. Came here after a screening with a girlfriend at AMC Lincoln. We had a heavy topic to discuss, and the food and ambiance made it a safe place to do so. Both of us ate vegetarian and pescatarian, respectively, that night, so the cauliflower, calamarata (which has no calamari in it), local burrata, and branzino went down very well. The service lacked A LOT. the place wasn't that busy for us to wait as long as we did for water and just regular check-ins. so, that was a disappointment. but overall, very good. would definitely return. it has vibey vibes. read more

La Pecora Bianca - Calamarata - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

We arrived at our reservation at 6pm and they said we had booked an outdoor reservation but their outdoors was closed. They couldn't seat us for 2 more hours. Very frustrating to have a reservation and show up on time and have them say they can't seat you for two hours. read more

Great service and great food. A tad too overpriced for portion, but nonetheless good. read more

La Pecora Bianca - Chicken parmigiana - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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Solid Italian food in the city. They offer both indoor and outdoor seating but be sure to make reservations. They are located just a block away from the museum of natural history so it's a great stop to check out after your visit. This was my second time here. First time they were able to get us in quickly and we enjoyed our meals. This time was a bit rushed. We got here early and had to wait which was no problem. We were able to get a table quicker if we sat outside. Only issue is they were super busy and we felt very rushed. Our food came out before our drinks and all at once. That being said everything we had was great. Whipped ricotta is light and fluffy with a hint of lemon. The meatballs are in a delicious sauce that went well with the children's spaghetti. I got the rigatoni both times and the sauce was great. Not too heavy. We haven't had enough room for the tiramisu but maybe next time. read more

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It was essentially our fault that we didn't check the bill at the restaurant, but we were overcharged by $34. We might have gotten another table's bill or the waiter made a mistake because he was so busy. Oh, well. read more

We've been going to Isabella's since the 90s, it's where my husband & I had our first date in the city, so we were hesitant to try the restaurant that took its place. But Mark was such a wonderful host, with a wealth of personal knowledge about our favorite spot, that he made us feel right at home. The food was also excellent! And thank god they put bathrooms on the main level instead of having to navigate those stairs. Love what they've done with the space. Very excited to return. read more

La Pecora Bianca - Front Patio - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

The place in the restaurant is very clean and nice. The setting and the declaration are nice. The service is nice and they are polite too. The server of ours is so nice and kind and asked us if we're finished before he took the plates away! The food is amazing . The meatballs is good and very hot. The cauliflower is so nice and fresh and the sauce of it so good! The zucchini is okay I guess but not to good but is they cut it more like a zucchini and more crispy it will be good but it's still good! The drink my mom order said it's good! So thank you for that! The chicken is dry only taste the dry chicken and I only taste the lemon too. And the burger is not too good but the fries of it are good and the burger sauce is very good read more

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Visited friends here on my recent stay in the UES. Love the ambience! It's not huge but not too small inside. Feels like I'm in a really chic hotel lobby. Service was solid. Waitress did not hold us to a seating time limit so we got to enjoy our food and drink without rushing. Whipped ricotta was yummy. The honey and red peppers flakes were an excellent touch. Calamari was really good. Chicken parm was OK. Chicken could use a little more seasoning. Overall, enjoyable experience! I will be back read more

La Pecora Bianca - Calamari + whipped Ricotta - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Today was my first visit to La Pecora Bianca Upper West Side. I've been to several other locations and like the others, this location was decorated tastefully in my opinion and the food was good and overall was pretty consistent. I've ordered the same thing at three different La Pecora Bianca restaurants so I'll review what I ordered below. They have a $30 two course lunch special. Weekday lunch- Whipped ricotta with truffle and honey. They serve four slices of country style bread with fresh and creamy ricotta served with a well of olive oil, honey and chili flakes. I have to say that to me, the truffle flavor wasn't pronounced but the appetizer was very enjoyable nonetheless. Little gem Caesar salad with choice of protein. I ordered the Caesar salad and asked for my protein to be served on the side. The reason I requested this is that I didn't want warm/hot chicken to wilt my salad greens. Today's salad was the largest I've had at any LPB locations. Mine was not adequately dressed in my opinion and they graciously brought me more dressing. I would order this salad again for sure! You can't go wrong with this lunch special. It's a good amount of food/value for money. I've tried all three lunch special appetizers plus a few of the entrees and enjoyed all of them. The location right near the Natural History museum is also great. I'd say it's a pretty kid friendly place! I recommend this spot. read more

Great restaurant week dinner here! We sat upstairs and the ambiance was excellent. The staff was very attentive and the pasta was delicious! Highlights were definitely the Caesar salad and rigatoni a la vodka read more