Cacio e Pepe Downtown

Name: Cacio e Pepe Downtown
Address: 182 2nd Avenue, New York, NY, United States, 10003
Telephone: (212) 505-5931
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.4

4.4

1252 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary Italian

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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.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 17, 2022

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7:00 PM

Booked 32 times today

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Contemporary Italian
Hours of operation
Dinner: Monday-Thursday 5-11 pm
Friday- Saturday 5-12 pm
Sunday 5-10:30 pm
Phone number
(212) 505-5931
Website
http://www.cacioepepe.com/
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
Private party contact
Christine: (212) 505-5931

Location
182 2nd Avenue New York, NY 10003
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

Tagliere di Salumi e Formaggi
Selection of cured meats and cheese. Prosciutto, Parmigiano, Soppressata, Pecorino Tartufato, Finocchiona, Pecorino Ubriaco, Capocollo, Taleggio, Mortadella, Provolone, 'Nduja, Pecorino Primosale
- 3 For$30.00
- 6 For$50.00
Timballo di Melanzane alla Parmigiana$15.00
Eggplant parmesan timballo
Polpettine di Carne al Sugo di Pomodoro e Basilico$16.00
Meatballs in tomato & basil sauce
Burrata, Prosciutto, Tartare di Pomodori e Gelatina di Peperoncino$23.00
Burrata, prosciutto, tomato tartar, spicy pepper gelatin
Vellutata di Funghi, Pancetta Croccante e Crostini al Rosmarino$18.00
Mushroom veloute', crispy pancetta, rosemary croutons
Insalata di Polpo Arrostito e Focaccia con Scarola, Pinoli e Uvetta$23.00
Roasted octupus salad, focaccia with escarole, pinenuts & raisins
Impepata di Cozze con Crostone all'Aglio$18.00
Steamed peppered mussels with garlic bruschetta
Porchetta con Fichi, Rucola e Provolone$18.00
Roasted sliced suckling pig with figs, arugula & provolone cheese
Insalata di Cesare$13.00
Caesar Salad
Insalata di Rucola, Pere e Pecorino$13.00
Arugula salad with pears and pecorino cheese
Insalata Mista con Mirtilli Rossi, Nocciole Caramellate e Gorgonzola$13.00
Mixed greens with cranberries, caramelized hazelnut & gorgonzola cheese

Primi - First Courses

Tonnarelli Cacio e Pepe$23.00
Homemade tonnarelli tossed in pecorino cheese & whole black peppercorns
Bucatini all' Amatriciana$24.00
Bucatini with tomato, guanciale & pecorino
Lasagna alla Bolognese$24.00
Bolognese lasagna
Gnocchetti al Telefono$22.00
Homemade gnocchi with tomato & mozzarella
Fettuccine ai Funghi Porcini con Guazzetto di Pomodori Gialli$25.00
Fettuccine with porcine mushrooms in yellow tomato broth
Paccheri alla Carbonara$24.00
Jumbo rigatoni in carbonara sauce
Maltagliati con Cozze e Fagioli$23.00
Maltagliati with mussels & canellini beans
Orecchiette con Cime di Rape e Salsiccia$23.00
Orecchiette with broccoli & clams

Secondi - Entrées

Salmone, Guazzetto di Pomodori Gialli e Crema all'Aglio Nero$30.00
Salmon over yellow tomato broth & black garlic cream
Baccala' Arrostito con Cime di Rape e Patate In Guazzetto di Provola Affumicata$32.00
Roasted cod with broccoli rabe & potatoes in a smoked provola broth
Coda alla Vaccinara con Polenta Morbida$30.00
Roman-style oxtail with creamy polenta
Saltimbocca di Vitello alla Romana con Patate e Spinaci$34.00
Veal saltimbocca with roasted potatoes & spinach
Bocconcini di Pollo alla Cacciatora con Pure' di Patate$28.00
Cacciatora-style chicken tenders with a potato puree'

What 1,252 people are saying

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.3Ambience
4.2Value

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KathleenC
New England
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was excellent! Service was perfect. Will be back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service3ambience3
We go specifically to try the tonnarelli cacio e pepe cause we watch the video and want to see the process as they show it in the table doing the technique, but when we ask they said they do that in the kitchen and just come with the pasta ready to the table so that was kind of disappointing cause it’s cool the new experience seeing the person doing the technique not to receive it like that. Besides that, everything good and delicious. I recommend you to try the dessert : Spuma di cioccolato bianco, frutta della passione, terra di cacao White chocolate foam, passion fruit, chocolate cookie powder. That combination was to die ♥️
JB
JenniferB
Seattle
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
This is such a sweet place. Small, friendly, and great food. I love how everyone in there wanted to talk to everyone else. I will go back every visit to NY!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food. Great service. Loveeeee it
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 2, 2022
overall3food4service5ambience5
Nice ambience, small restaurant, friendly staff, but very small portions.
RB
RominaB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 2, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Great food and ambiance! A ready aura to where you don’t feel rushed and truly sit down and enjoy your meal.
FL
FoodLove
Orange County
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing service and patience with our Birthday dinner linger! They were truly wonderful! Amazing suggestions, it might be the best Lasagna in the hood and I’ve tried them all as a local. My new go to for a cozy dinner!
W
Woodfro
San Francisco
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good was excellent - service was attentive but not smothering.
C
Connecticutfoodie
New York Area
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was phenomenal, service fantastic
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
The food was delicious but sadly the cacio e Pepe was just warm not hot so the texture was off.
CC
CaitlinC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and service was AMAZING!!! We were so well taken care of, great recommendations and the food was absolutely perfectly cooked. I can't wait to go again. We chose the selection of 3 meats and 3 cheeses and eggplant parmigiana for appetizers, then cacio e pepe for first course, then oxtail and veal saltimbocca for second course, and lastly tiramisu and the pear for desserts. The three meats and cheeses that were recommended were absolutely delicious!! The Telegio was the standout cheese for us. Having the cacio e pepe was a lovely experience and the taste was divine!! It was creamy and cheesy with the right amount of pepper. Our favorite from the second course was the oxtail hands down. The flavors are amazing and the polenta was super creamy and perfectly cooked. For dessert the pear took the cake. It was cooked in a way I would never have expected and was beyond any and all expectations. You will not be disappointed, I will definitely be coming back again!!
PF
PaoloF
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 21, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Nice music, nice attention. Waiters are kind. The food was delicious.
JH
JenniferH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Drinks, food , and service was just wonderful. Definitely worth the drive from jersey !!! Can’t wait to go back.
SJ
SJTB
New York Area
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
We visited the place on easter sunday for a nice quite dinner, they just opened so it wasnt crowded and the place was nice and warm and the staffs were great, no long wait for the orders. The cacio de pepe dish was simple but flavorful and loved that way they presented the dish. The oxtail with polenta was also very tasteful. Ended it with espresso and tge spuma dessert, so light and tasty, just perfect.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on April 15, 2022
overall3food4service4ambience4
Been here many times and it's very good but I guess due to covid they are only taking cash and Amex now which is very inconvenient.
C
cristinaC
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
They receive their guest with care and joy. Great service, personal and efficient. The food is very well made. Overall a great experience.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on April 10, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
We had a reservation three weeks in advance for a special dinner with friends and despite the reservation we were left waiting outside in the rain for 1/2 hour with no table. No one from the restaurant came to apologize or explain. We gave up at 9:15 (our reservation was at 8:45) and left very disappointed. Others were waiting outside at 9:00 for their 8:30 reservations. If the restaurant had communicated with us we would have been understanding and were sad to miss a meal that we had been looking forward to.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Our second time here. Authentic Italian!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We absolutely loved it here!! Fantastic food and wait staff!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful dining experience with impeccable service! Best tiramisu I’ve ever had
C
Cosmo
Atlanta
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 8, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Authentic and delicious Italian in a quaint setting. It is very small restaurant with some outdoor seating. They only take AMEX which is the only downfall
IG
IanG
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food. Second time there. I would highly recommend it!
JW
JeriW
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service. I would recommend this little Italian restaurant
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience. Staff was friendly and the food was amazing. The tiramisu was perfect.
KC
KittyC
New York Area
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on March 26, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
The service and food were good. Two details that prevented a 5-star rating: Cash or AmEX payment only. AmEx has the highest fees so what gives? Do they get a kick back? Woman's room was gross.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 26, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
The restaurant was pretty authentic and the beginning it was full of energy which carried on through the night. We were there to celebrate a wedding anniversary and they helped accommodate our request . The lemoncello at the end was a nice touch. Service was super quick and warm. Would highly recommend.
S
Steph
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food and service! There a nice garden patio in the back.
ML
MaggieL
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Definitely worth the price and the outside was great. Will be going back!
AL
AirolynL
St. Louis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
First visit to NYC and this was the best meal of the week! Authentic Italian cuisine! I may never go to chain Italian restaurants again. Met the owner -he was a really nice guy and our server was amazing.
RR
ReRe
New York Area
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on March 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food and service are wonderful. The food is fresh and authentic. Noise level was high but not much can be done on a busy night with people talking. It’s best in the summer and eating outside.
H
Hungrycellist
New York Area
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on March 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food, great service and warm atmosphere.
P
Phyllis
New York Area
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on March 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent Neighborhood Gem! Will Return!
B
Bella
Philadelphia
16 reviews
vip
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on March 5, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Great food, excellent service. It just felt a little odd to sit so close to people again.
NW
NilesW
Exclusive
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on March 4, 2022
overall1food2service1ambience3
We got our entree literally 5 min after we ordered it. No time to even eat the bread or have our wine. Then we were constantly rushed for the check
MS
MSCF
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We really loved everything we ordered. My daughter does not usually eat pasta, but she really enjoyed the cacio and pepe. The steamed mussels were probably one of the best I have had. The negroni cocktail and my pinot grigio were fabulous. I would definitely be returning when I visit my daughter again.
R
Rocky
New York Area
122 reviews
vip
5.0
122 reviews
Dined on March 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always quality food and service. Delicious pasta.
AW
AmyW
New York Area
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent, warm service and delicious food!
PB
PeteB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent! The Meatballs were fantastic as well as the gnocchi. The star of the show was the house special, Cacio e Pepe!
L
Lookat
New York Area
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 19, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
great place to have staples of Italian dishes, specialised in Roman cuisine, so lot of pasta and calories. Their amatriciana and cacio e pepe are really good, not so much carbonara, not sure why they do it with rigatoni and add so much pepper in grains. The wine list is interesting, but the chianti by the glass I had was not good, probably the bottle had been opened for a long time or not stored properly. The place is cozy but very small, forget about privacy and be prepared for a lot of noise
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
vip
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 14, 2022
overall3food2service2ambience2
I was disappointed with the food. We ordered the eggplant appetizer which was ice cold and the Cacio e Pepe the signature dish. This was also luke warm and didn’t feel like it was freshly made. It’s a shame that the signature dish could not be done well. Will not be returning

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Cacio e Pepe Downtown is rated 4.4 stars by 1252 OpenTable diners.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 17, 2022

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Booked 32 times today

182 2nd Avenue New York, NY 10003

Additional information

Cross street
Between 11th and 12th Streets
Neighborhood
East Village
Hours of operation
Dinner: Monday-Thursday 5-11 pm
Friday- Saturday 5-12 pm
Sunday 5-10:30 pm
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

Website
http://www.cacioepepe.com/
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
Private party contact
Christine: (212) 505-5931

Cacio e Pepe Downtown

Make a reservation

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Menu

Appetizers

Tagliere di Salumi e Formaggi

Timballo di Melanzane alla Parmigiana$15.00

Polpettine di Carne al Sugo di Pomodoro e Basilico$16.00

Burrata, Prosciutto, Tartare di Pomodori e Gelatina di Peperoncino$23.00

Vellutata di Funghi, Pancetta Croccante e Crostini al Rosmarino$18.00

Insalata di Polpo Arrostito e Focaccia con Scarola, Pinoli e Uvetta$23.00

Impepata di Cozze con Crostone all'Aglio$18.00

Porchetta con Fichi, Rucola e Provolone$18.00

Insalata di Cesare$13.00

Insalata di Rucola, Pere e Pecorino$13.00

Insalata Mista con Mirtilli Rossi, Nocciole Caramellate e Gorgonzola$13.00

Primi - First Courses

Tonnarelli Cacio e Pepe$23.00

Bucatini all' Amatriciana$24.00

Lasagna alla Bolognese$24.00

Gnocchetti al Telefono$22.00

Fettuccine ai Funghi Porcini con Guazzetto di Pomodori Gialli$25.00

Paccheri alla Carbonara$24.00

Maltagliati con Cozze e Fagioli$23.00

Orecchiette con Cime di Rape e Salsiccia$23.00

Secondi - Entrées

Salmone, Guazzetto di Pomodori Gialli e Crema all'Aglio Nero$30.00

Baccala' Arrostito con Cime di Rape e Patate In Guazzetto di Provola Affumicata$32.00

Coda alla Vaccinara con Polenta Morbida$30.00

Saltimbocca di Vitello alla Romana con Patate e Spinaci$34.00

Bocconcini di Pollo alla Cacciatora con Pure' di Patate$28.00

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