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Spasso

Spasso

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Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria$$$$
West Village, New York
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  • Christina S.
    Christina SquitieriDecember 13, 2014
    The spaghetti here is amazing. Homemade, fresh pasta, and the best sauce I have ever had (& I'm Italian). Pricey with small portions (don't come too hungry), but you will get a delicious meal!
  • Fouad E.
    Fouad ElAmirDecember 3, 2012
    A great 1st date spot with a creative flair! Don't forget to check out their Italian sports car-themed cocktail list and their cozy vibe. Your date will be impressed. Read more
  • Brigitte P.heart icon on user image
    Brigitte PerezMarch 2, 2015
    Came for restaurant week and everything was delicious. Recommend this place! Great atmosphere attentive waiters.
  • Nicolette R.heart icon on user image
    Nicolette RomeroSeptember 27, 2014
    Adorable neighborhood spot! Pop in for drinks at the bar and try the brussel sprout salad. David the bartender is awesome - let him keep the wine coming!
  • Sparkie
    SparkieSeptember 26, 2012
    West Village – This lovely Italian restaurant turned weekend brunch spot has dishes ranging around $14 – $16. Try the Roman Holiday for just $13 (Sailor Jerry Rum, Pimms, Pina i Coco, Lime, Cucumber)
  • 7th.List
    7th.ListJanuary 8, 2012
    Ask For: Arancini (filled with creamy eggplant, offering the crunchy satisfaction of an eggplant parm in miniature), Orecchiette with rock shrimp and crab, Chiles and Parmigiano, Ribollita Read more
  • Chris
    ChrisMay 11, 2014
    Amazing pasta--I had the paparadelle with pork ragu for brunch and it was delish! Attentive service, nice atmosphere too!
  • 3FLOZ
    3FLOZJuly 25, 2011
    The Ricotta Strascinari, braised duck leg, smoked scamorza is the best dish on the menu. In the hot months for desert they serve homemade lemon sorbet (not on the menu) before desert! Read more
  • Elizabeth I.
    Elizabeth IrizJanuary 10, 2014
    Definitely try the tagliatelle with peekytoe crab & grab a side of roasted Brussels sprouts. You won't regret it!
  • AskMen
    AskMenJanuary 7, 2011
    The menu includes house-cured meats & Italian cheeses, fish courses like charred octopus & cured sardines, fresh pastas with everything from pork ragout to braised duck. Read more
  • Will A.heart icon on user image
    Will ArnoneMarch 4, 2015
    Chicken liver, brussel sprouts, chocolate budino, straciatella, panna cotta, service , decor. A West Village gem.
  • BJ J.
    BJ JacobsAugust 25, 2011
    I dare anyone to sit at the "Chef's Counter" where you can catch a glimpse of the date marked on the fruit marked from 3 months prior... We were lucky enough to see a visit from the health inspector!
  • Chris S.
    Chris SmithMarch 12, 2013
    Awesome spot. All of the pasta is homemade and cooked al dente. Definitely try the pork chop. It's worth every penny.
  • Bullfrog & Baum
    Bullfrog & BaumJanuary 24, 2011
    This Rustic Italian date spot have a variety of delicious home-made pastas. Maccheroni Di Busa Pork Ragu della nonna, goat cheese, fennel fronds is a MUST!
  • Carolyn C.
    Carolyn ColesOctober 15, 2011
    Grab a spot on the patio, share a bottle of wine with a friend & people watch the evening away. Dream of moving to the West Village.
  • Susan J C.
    Susan J CampbellMay 1, 2015
    Stracciatella and eggplant parmigiana both delicious. House Pinot Grigio unusually good also
  • Fueled Collective
    Fueled CollectiveAugust 17, 2012
    Bread Basket for Brunch is a must! Homemade Brioche, Doughnuts, Strudel, Scones and whipped Nutella... Yum!
  • Curtis S.heart icon on user image
    Curtis ShoungJanuary 4, 2015
    Went here for the "family style" NYE dinner with 8 friends. This was NOT family style. Sad small plates of salad, tapa sized steak pieces on sticks, one tiny piece of agnolotti per person... Ugh!
  • Callie P.
    Callie PeckMay 24, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Awesomely friendly staff and a gorgeous menu (with a boatload of fish-friendly options. Hello, Amberjack Uni Crudo) Read more
  • Jen F.
    Jen FreedmanNovember 13, 2011
    Chocolate-cherry scones and pecan sticky buns baked in house every morning for brunch. Spasso bloody marys spicy as hell and made from scratch.
  • Brian T.
    Brian TothJanuary 25, 2015
    Musts: Grilled octopus for starter, and stuffed chocolate cookies for dessert.
  • Theory
    TheoryApril 29, 2011
    NY. Another great Italian spot from our friends at L'Artusi, Our must-haves: the Amberjack Crudo to start and Maccheroni di Busa as your main.
  • Bhavin
    BhavinMarch 23, 2012
    Amazing find. Fusilli & Stracciatella are amazing! Bartender was better than any waiter I've had.
  • Jen F.
    Jen FreedmanAugust 20, 2011
    This is my favorite restaurant in the whole entire world and it has the BEST MANAGEMENT STAFF EVER
  • Jessica C.
    Jessica ChanNovember 2, 2011
    the cheese app is something I get every time I'm in NYC. olive oil and salt make it amazing.
  • Verna
    VernaOctober 13, 2012
    Get the stracciatella, pappardelle with oxtail ragu and polenta to share.
  • Katie S.
    Katie SchlossFebruary 3, 2012
    Save room for dessert, because the Dark Chocolate-Caramel Crostata with Maldon Salt is as good as it sounds.
  • Theodore P.
    Theodore PriceNovember 26, 2014
    Wonderful chicken. Great beer. Good service.
  • A Y.
    A YouJune 9, 2011
    Really good. The pork pasta and the pasta with duck leg were delicious. Solid food.
  • Falon B.
    Falon BeckerJanuary 26, 2012
    Sit at the bar. Gustavo's attentive service is tied with the amazing food here.
  • Jazmin A.
    Jazmin AlvarezApril 25, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Best pasta ive had in nyc. Try the fiorino and the prawn ravioli. Amazing
  • Bernadette F.heart icon on user image
    Bernadette FlaimAugust 22, 2014
    Food is only matched by it's service - out of this world . . .
  • Jessica S.
    Jessica S.January 12, 2012
    U need to order the fusilli and the polenta. It might change your life.
  • Calvin D.
    Calvin DongDecember 1, 2012
    Get their scallops - quite amazing. Plus friendly staff
  • Amanda K.
    Amanda KludtFebruary 17, 2011
    Definitely order the stracciatella cheese and at least one of the pastas, preferably one with duck ragu.
  • Emilio C.
    Emilio CApril 15, 2015
    Nice romantic Italian place!
  • Baturalp
    BaturalpMay 11, 2012
    They make decent Bloody Mary. Enjoy a Sunday brunch here.
  • ᴡ N.
    ᴡ NamMay 17, 2011
    Shaved Vegetable Salad and Polenta are must-haves. Save room for dessert! Read more
  • Colton R.heart icon on user image
    Colton ReidJune 30, 2013
    This place is amazing and the service is top of the world!!!
  • Rewan P.heart icon on user image
    Rewan PartiOctober 11, 2015
    Overrated Italian restaurant. Order the oxtail Ragu or polenta.
  • Ellen C.
    Ellen CohenJune 12, 2011
    Get the straciatella cheese starter if u know what is good for you.
  • MPF
    MPFMay 17, 2012
    Scallop dish is creamy, bacony good.
  • Falon B.
    Falon BeckerJanuary 26, 2012
    Calamari is amazing. The farro steals the spotlight!
  • Andy A.
    Andy AmendolaJuly 25, 2011
    the home made fresh pastas are amazing. Read more
  • Seth P.
    Seth PlattJune 12, 2011
    Get the stracciatella cheese with toast its excellent
  • Ross M.
    Ross MollisonOctober 14, 2011
    Try I Sodi on Christopher far better less expensive - this is Jersey suburban Italian comes to West Village
  • Monie
    MonieOctober 25, 2011
    The apple fennel crisp is Heavenly!
  • nina r.
    nina rangelSeptember 12, 2014
    Nice place
  • Suresh
    SureshApril 20, 2012
    Dipping cheese appetizer & gnocchi.
  • Examiner.com
    Examiner.comJanuary 28, 2011
    Skipping dessert would be a mistake with offerings like their apple crostada and chocolate-caramel tart. Read more
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