Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. New York City
  4. Manhattan
  5. Gramercy Park
PASTA EATER, New York, NY

PASTA EATER

4.6
4.6
234 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
  • Good for business meals
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
Discover Pasta Eater, an authentic Italian restaurant near Union Square and 5th Avenue, offering fresh homemade pasta, cold cuts, and vegan options that cater to every taste. Join us for daily lunch specials perfect for a midday break or indulge in a delicious dinner to end the day. Enjoy our cozy family-friendly atmosphere, ideal for all ages, with Happy Hour cocktails and charcuterie platters available in the evenings. Whether dining in or taking out, experience true Italian flavors just steps from NYC's heart. Open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner!
Private dining

Private dining

Book your next event with us

View details

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean, Home cooking
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–12:00 am Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Luigi Cetrulo

What 234 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Pasta Eater offers an authentic Italian dining experience with "amazing fresh pasta" and "outstanding service." Guests rave about the "signature pasta made in the cheese wheel," describing it as "rich and flavorful." While the atmosphere can be lively and the space cozy, the "friendly staff" and "delicious food" make it a must-visit.

234 Reviews
  1. VLSMKA VIP

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The best pasta we’ve had in NYC and we eat a lot of Italian. We were making plans to come back mid-dinner. The service was so nice as well. A true local treasure!

    Is this helpful?

  2. Giampaolo VIP

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Una garanzia, come sempre 😊👍 Ottimo rapporto qualità/prezzo!

    Is this helpful?

  3. Marissa

    Philadelphia5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious espresso martini, delicious cod ravioli, definitely worth it.

    Is this helpful?

  4. Michael VIP

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely AMAZING !!!! The food is unbelievable. The service EXCELLENT. I can’t rave enough about this wonderful restaurant. It’s my third time there I’ll definitely be back.

    Is this helpful?

  5. Alejandro

    Unspecified2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My daughter and I loved our dining experience at Pasta Eater in NYC. Ambiance reminded me of restaurants I visited in Northern Italy during my many visits. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. We had the mussels in a red sauce which was delicious and worthy of the bread dipping. My daughter had squid ink spaghetti with a squash cream and porcini mushroom sauce that was spectacular. I had the parppardelle with a wild boar sauce that reminded me of my favorite restaurant in Torino. Overall, if you want a restaurant in NYC that has home made pasta with some incredible sauces, friendly staff at a reasonable price point, this place delivers. 😎👍

    Is this helpful?

  6. STEVEN VIP

    New York City83 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Good homemade pasta. Italian wines by the glass. Friendly service.

    Is this helpful?

  7. Scott

    Dallas2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This has become one of my favorite places to eat when I'm in town over the past few years. All of the starters and pastas are incredible. Ludo always gives great service and good recommendations. Always look forward to returning!

    Is this helpful?

  8. Sheryl

    New York City39 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on January 29, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    The food was delicious. Homemade fresh pasta. The tables are very small and the ambience is lacking. But if you want great delicious pasta this is the place.

    Is this helpful?

  9. Nancy

    New York City2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Made a reservation saying we were celebrating a birthday, didn’t bother to look it up and just sat us. The pasta wheel was delicious but extremely salty. We’ve eaten here before and loved it, this time not so much.

    Is this helpful?

  10. Alyssa

    Philadelphia5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was such a cozy spot with the cutest drawn noodles on the ceiling! Bestie and I had a date night here after a comedy show. Service was attentive but not over done. My spritz was very good. Friend had the smoked penne while I had the lobster gnocchi, and they were both absolutely delicious! The perfect al dente and loved that the pasta is homemade. We're locals and Italian and would definitely come again, so don't believe all these reviews about the food being mediocre.

    Is this helpful?

FAQs

PASTA EATER offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 627-5910.

PASTA EATER is rated 4.6 stars by 234 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
Google Map for PASTA EATER

9 E 17th St, New York, NY 10003

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean, Home cooking
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–12:00 am Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Luigi Cetrulo
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2024 OpenTable, Inc. 1 Montgomery St Ste 500, San Francisco CA 94104 - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo