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Cacio e Pepe Downtown, New York, NY

Cacio e Pepe Downtown

4.6
4.6
1472 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 38 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
Consistently excellent, this East Village gem is known for innovation and excellence in Roman cuisine. While Chef Salvatore Corea creates a seasonal menu, partners Alessandro Peluso and Giusto Priola note that Cacio e Pepe remains faithful to its signature namesake dish: home-made pasta brought to your table and spun in a wheel of pecorino cheese, then dusted with a flourish of pepper. Voted a ‘Critic’s Pick’ by New York Magazine, Cacio e Pepe is celebrated by reviewers as a classic Italian restaurant with a sense of style: A 50-seat garden is set behind the main dining room, there is al-fresco dining out front, and waiters with superior wine knowledge help you select the perfect beverage accompaniment to your meal. The mystery remains whether it is the garden, the cuisine, or the service which lifts Cacio e Pepe above and beyond its peers on the NYC restaurant scene. The answer, however, may best be expressed in French: It has that je ne se qua.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (212) 505-5931
  • Payment options
    AMEX
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Salvatore Corea
  • Private party facilities
    The entire restaurant is available for buy-outs. We are happy to accommodate smaller groups of all sizes for special events. Please contact Christine for further information. 212.505.5931 or at info@cacioepepe.com
  • Neighborhood
    East Village
  • Cross street
    Between 11th and 12th Streets
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    L train to 3rd Avenue and 6 train to Astor Place.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,472 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cacio e Pepe Downtown is a charming Italian gem known for its authentic cuisine and attentive service. Guests rave about the "perfectly made" tableside cacio e pepe and the "phenomenal" dining experience. The cozy atmosphere, delightful backyard patio, and unique cheese wheel presentation make it a must-visit in the East Village.

1,472 Reviews
  1. Diego

    New York City

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best cacio in the city. Great waitstaff and very quiet midweek.

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  2. Jenny

    Connecticut

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and the signature dish was also wonderful.

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  3. Neil

    Phoenix

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on October 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food , great staff! Will definitely return again and again!

    1 person found this helpful

  4. Cheryl

    New York City

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on September 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Aptly named, Cacio e Pepe had the BEST cacio e pepe we have ever had and that includes in Rome - travel there often. The service, atmosphere - not fussy, wine - all was great! Would definitely recommend!!

    1 person found this helpful

  5. Katie

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I will be back -so cozy and such friendly service. So happy I brought my friend from out of town here. We were there for hours.

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  6. Robert

    New York City

    153 reviews

    5.0

    153 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    It has been a while since we were there. We both had the Tonnarelli Cacio E Pepe. It was excellent! The black pepper makes it hot, spicy hot, so we ordered it without pepper. They brought the pepper to the table and new wife put on just enough for her. We also shared a salad which was really tasty, spinach and cheese and ended with their Tiramisu. the service was really nice, the server was very attentive. All in all, we had a really wonderful dining experience.

    1 person found this helpful

  7. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The spuma dessert comes in a tiny flower pot with an interesting mix of textures and flavours. Better than the torta di ricotta.

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  8. Robert

    New York City

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on August 23, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    My wife and I recently entertained a couple in the backyard seating area on a pleasant evening. The cocktails we ordered were nicely mixed. Our appetizers, dinners and desserts were very appealing looking, tasty and satisfying. The other couple was impressed with this Italian restaurant and happy to have discovered a neighborhood gem that my wife and I have frequented many times over the years. Get the restaurant's namesake dish: cacio e pepe. You won't be disappointed!

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  9. Carmen

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The pasta was great!! The service was impeccable!! Our table was in the small side. I highly recommend!!

    1 person found this helpful

  10. James

    New York City

    36 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great food and always great service. Love, love, love the Cacio e Pepe!!

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Cacio e Pepe Downtown is rated 4.6 stars by 1472 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 38 times today
Google Map for Cacio e Pepe Downtown

182 2nd Avenue, New York, NY 10003

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Between 11th and 12th Streets
  • Neighborhood
    East Village
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    L train to 3rd Avenue and 6 train to Astor Place.
  • Payment options
    AMEX
  • Executive chef
    Salvatore Corea
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (212) 505-5931
  • Private party facilities
    The entire restaurant is available for buy-outs. We are happy to accommodate smaller groups of all sizes for special events. Please contact Christine for further information. 212.505.5931 or at info@cacioepepe.com
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