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The Best Damn Pasta Dishes in NYC, Ranked
The Spotted Pig is one of The Best Damn Pasta Dishes in NYC, Ranked.

1. The Spotted Pig

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

PureWowPureWow: Sheep's Milk Ricotta Gnudi: These soft, buttery dumplings topped with fried sage leaves are what dreams are made of. Read more.

Marea is one of The Best Damn Pasta Dishes in NYC, Ranked.

2. Marea

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

PureWowPureWow: Fusilli W/ Octopus & Bone Marrow: Michael White’s tribute to surf & turf isn’t exactly traditional Italian fare, but one bite and you’ll agree! Read more.

All’onda is one of The Best Damn Pasta Dishes in NYC, Ranked.

3. All’onda

22 E 13th St (btwn University Pl & 5th Ave), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 97 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: Smoked Uni Bucatini: When this dish first hit the menu on chef Chris Jaeckle’s Italian hotspot, it became so popular that he ran out of places to buy the key ingredient: sea urchin. Read more.

Carbone is one of The Best Damn Pasta Dishes in NYC, Ranked.

4. Carbone

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

PureWowPureWow: Spicy Rigatoni Vodka: OK, Carbone’s prices aren’t for the faint of heart (we estimate you’ll be paying approximately $3 per bite), but once you taste this stuff, you’ll understand. Read more.

Supper is one of The Best Damn Pasta Dishes in NYC, Ranked.

5. Supper

8.5
156 E 2nd St (btwn Ave A & B), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Alphabet City · 277 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: Spaghetti Al Limone: There’s nothing more satisfying than squeezing a giant hunk of lemon onto your pasta, then topping it with the world’s largest mountain of cheese. Trust us. Read more.

Del Posto is one of The Best Damn Pasta Dishes in NYC, Ranked.

6. 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.

Root & Bone is one of The Best Damn Pasta Dishes in NYC, Ranked.

7. Root & Bone

200 E 3rd St (btwn Ave A & Ave B), New York, NY
Southern Food Restaurant · Alphabet City · 293 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: Macaroni & Cheese: Massive macaroni noodles are topped with white & yellow cheddar and topped with crumbled biscuits. Read more.

Scarpetta is one of The Best Damn Pasta Dishes in NYC, Ranked.

8. Scarpetta

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

PureWowPureWow: This pasta topped with tangy tomato sauce and ribbons of basil is possibly the simplest dish on this list, but there’s no lack of flavor here. Each melt-in-your-mouth bite is tastier than the last. Read more.

Bar Pitti is one of The Best Damn Pasta Dishes in NYC, Ranked.

9. Bar Pitti

8.2
268 Avenue of the Americas (btwn Bleecker & W Houston St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 203 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: Pappardelle Alla Fiesolana: These slippery, flat homemade noodles arrive drenched in creamy tomato sauce with a sprinkle of parmigiano reggiano and smoked bacon. Swoon… Read more.

Momofuku Nishi is one of The Best Damn Pasta Dishes in NYC, Ranked.

10. Momofuku Nishi

232 8th Ave (btwn W 21st & W 22nd St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Chelsea · 126 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: Ceci E Pepe: Fans of caccio e pepe, a peppery pasta dish swirled around in a wheel of pecorino romano, hear us out. Read more.

Locanda Verde is one of The Best Damn Pasta Dishes in NYC, Ranked.

11. Locanda Verde

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

PureWowPureWow: My Grandmother's Ravioli: This is some serious ravioli. It’s stuffed with beef, veal and pork, topped with a thick, zesty sauce and a sprinkling of cheese. Lovers of light, airy pasta need not apply. Read more.