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The Absolute Best Pasta in New York City
L'Artusi is one of The Absolute Best Pasta in New York City.

1. L'Artusi

9.3
228 W 10th St (btwn Bleecker & Hudson St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · West Village · 397 tips and reviews

Ya Fen W.Ya Fen Wong: Garganelli Mushroom pasta and hanger steak were out of this world! Hazelnut chocolate tota wrapped up my night 😍

Rubirosa is one of The Absolute Best Pasta in New York City.

2. Rubirosa

9.2
235 Mulberry St (btwn Prince & Spring St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · NoLita · 842 tips and reviews

Dorothy J.Dorothy Jean Chang: People rave about the pizza but my favorites are the squid ink seafood pasta and brick chicken

Frankies 457 Spuntino is one of The Absolute Best Pasta in New York City.

3. Frankies 457 Spuntino

9.2
457 Court St (btwn 4th Pl & Luquer St), Brooklyn, NY
Italian Restaurant · Carroll Gardens · 237 tips and reviews

SabrinaSabrina: The eggplant marinara doesn't sound like much, but is easily the best thing on the menu.

Cotenna is one of The Absolute Best Pasta in New York City.

4. Cotenna

9.0
21 Bedford St (btwn Downing St and 6th Ave), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · West Village · 239 tips and reviews

Shaun T.Shaun Tollerton ⚡️: The Pappardelle Cinghiale literally took my breath away. So good. 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼

Rucola is one of The Absolute Best Pasta in New York City.

5. Rucola

9.3
190 Dean St (at Bond St), Brooklyn, NY
Italian Restaurant · Boerum Hill · 232 tips and reviews

Justin P.Justin Pak: Lumache is heaven in a bowl.

Marea is one of The Absolute Best Pasta in New York City.

6. Marea

9.3
240 Central Park S (at 59th St & Broadway), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Theater District · 356 tips and reviews

Kiwi W.Kiwi Wang: Worth all the hype. That bone marrow octopus pasta- oh sweet Jesus. Don't try to go against the crowd- just get it. 👌🏼👌🏼

Locanda Verde is one of The Absolute Best Pasta in New York City.

7. Locanda Verde

9.1
377 Greenwich St (at N Moore St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Tribeca · 508 tips and reviews

Leo G.Leo GB: My favorite pastas are the Sunday ragu and Shrimp with Crab meat (although fishy, very satisfying)

Upland is one of The Absolute Best Pasta in New York City.

8. Upland

9.2
345 Park Ave S (at E 26th St), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Rose Hill · 269 tips and reviews

MartinMartin: Pappardelle w/ Spicy Sausage Ragù, Kale and Parmigiano

Locanda Vini & Olii is one of The Absolute Best Pasta in New York City.

9. Locanda Vini & Olii

8.9
129 Gates Ave (at Cambridge Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Italian Restaurant · Clinton Hill · 113 tips and reviews

ZacharyZachary: the grilled duck breast was excellent, as was the pasta with black truffles.

Carbone is one of The Absolute Best Pasta in New York City.

10. Carbone

9.1
181 Thompson St (btwn Bleecker & W Houston St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 243 tips and reviews

emily c.emily chen: Yes, the spicy vodka rigatoni hype is real. Get the octopus, salad, baked clams 3 ways (comes with uni on top!!!) and the rigatoni. Loved the bread basket too.

Maialino is one of The Absolute Best Pasta in New York City.

11. Maialino

2 Lexington Ave (at Gramercy Park N), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Gramercy Park · 460 tips and reviews

Jess N.Jess Naldo: Pastas are as authentically Roman as you can get! Cacio, Carbonara, Chitarra, etc. and anything with the roasted suckling pig/fish is a gift from heaven. Beets are beautiful and save room for dessert!

Uva is one of The Absolute Best Pasta in New York City.

12. Uva

8.5
1486 2nd Ave (btwn 77th & 78th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Upper East Side · 238 tips and reviews

Roger R.Roger R: Gnocchi was as advertised! Prosciutto stuffed ravioli was a great choice. Don't forget dessert Girella al Ciocolato was a huge hit with our group

Barbuto is one of The Absolute Best Pasta in New York City.

13. Barbuto

8.4
113 Horatio St (btwn Jane St & 12th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · West Village · 335 tips and reviews

LindsLinds: The gnocchi is always a great choice, no matter how it's prepared (always seasonal).

Rosemary's is one of The Absolute Best Pasta in New York City.

14. Rosemary's

9.0
18 Greenwich Ave (at W 10th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · West Village · 384 tips and reviews

D K.D K: Tasty prosciutto, burrata and pastas! The fresh basil is delicious.

Lilia is one of The Absolute Best Pasta in New York City.

15. Lilia

9.2
567 Union Ave (at Frost St), Brooklyn, NY
Italian Restaurant · Williamsburg · 190 tips and reviews

Condé Nast TravelerCondé Nast Traveler: Get the top homemade pastas (pink peppercorn–spiced malfaldini, spaghetti with scungilli and fennel) and cool cocktails, most based on classic Italian ingredients like Campari, amaro, and marsala. Read more.

dell'anima is one of The Absolute Best Pasta in New York City.

16. dell'anima

38 8th Ave (at Jane St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · West Village · 167 tips and reviews

Leandro L.Leandro Lagera: Late night pasta for the win! They had barolo before it was cool. Will always love this place.

Del Posto is one of The Absolute Best Pasta in New York City.

17. Del Posto

85 10th Ave (at W 16th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Chelsea · 277 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: Orecchiette: It’s hard to go wrong with the handmade pasta at this legendary NYC joint, but we’re partial to the orecchiette with lamb neck sausage, broccoli rabe, ricotta salata and crispy porcini. Read more.

Ruby's Cafe - Soho is one of The Absolute Best Pasta in New York City.

18. Ruby's Cafe - Soho

8.9
219 Mulberry St (btwn Prince & Spring St), New York, NY
Australian Restaurant · NoLita · 374 tips and reviews

Kathy T.Kathy Tran: Bronte burger was great but the spicy sausage pasta was the winner!

Pies 'n' Thighs is one of The Absolute Best Pasta in New York City.

19. Pies 'n' Thighs

8.9
166 S 4th St (at Driggs Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Fried Chicken Joint · Williamsburg · 554 tips and reviews

Kristina R.Kristina Rudic: If you get the munchies a little late at night, this is your place! Get the chicken with mac and cheese for sure.

Scarpetta is one of The Absolute Best Pasta in New York City.

20. Scarpetta

8.5
88 Madison Ave (at 29th Street), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · NoMad · 273 tips and reviews

Zach C.Zach Carlile: It's a no brainier: duck ravioli or short rib & bone marrow agnolotti. One of my favorite restaurants in NYC

al di là is one of The Absolute Best Pasta in New York City.

21. al di là

8.8
248 5th Ave (at Carroll St), Brooklyn, NY
Italian Restaurant · North Slope · 200 tips and reviews

Craig A.Craig Austin: Just a classic. Always a good pork ragu option. If it's crowded, you can order the same menu at the bar next door (behind the restaurant).

Pisticci is one of The Absolute Best Pasta in New York City.

22. Pisticci

9.1
125 La Salle St (at Broadway), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · West Harlem · 147 tips and reviews

AlexAlex: cozy place great for cute dinners/brunches. mushroom fettuccini is superb. lemon ricotta pancakes are v good. spaghetti and meatballs at dinner are a+. simple & well done. they have their own farm!

The Spotted Pig is one of The Absolute Best Pasta in New York City.

23. The Spotted Pig

314 W 11th St (at Greenwich St), New York, NY
Gastropub · West Village · 838 tips and reviews

Sean D.Sean Daly: The gnudi somehow gets better with every bite.

Perla Cafe is one of The Absolute Best Pasta in New York City.

24. Perla Cafe

234 W 4th St (West 10th st), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · West Village · 154 tips and reviews

Josh W.Josh Wilson: The pasta dishes are always on point. The agnolotti is my personal favorite.

Babbo Ristorante e Enoteca is one of The Absolute Best Pasta in New York City.

25. Babbo Ristorante e Enoteca

8.8
110 Waverly Pl (btwn MacDougal Alley & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 273 tips and reviews

Minhee P.Minhee Park: Love the clam linguine, mushroom pasta, & the octopus. One of my favorite Italian restaurants.