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PASTA EATER, New York, NY

PASTA EATER

4.5 (246)
$30 and under
Italian
9 E 17th St, New York, NY 10003

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Lively
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!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • 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
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Luigi Cetrulo
  • Neighborhood
    Gramercy Park
  • Cross street
    Between 5th Avenue and Broadway
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    R/Q/N/W Subway Yellow Line - 14th/Union Square // 4/5/6 Subway Green Line - 14th/Union Square // L Subway Grey Line - 14th/Union Square // M14A-SBS Bus - Union Square // M14C-SBS Bus - Union Square // M1 Bus - Union Square // M2 Bus - Union Square // M3 Bus - Union Square
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 246 people are saying

PASTA EATER reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Pasta Eater offers an exceptional dining experience with "delicious homemade pastas" and a varied menu. Known for its "pasta giusto," prepared in a Parmesan cheese wheel, the restaurant delivers "amazing service" and "authentic Italian cuisine." While the space can be crowded, the food makes it a "must-visit" spot in NYC.
246 Reviews
  1. Max

    Philadelphia County3 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Had a 7pm reservation on our anniversary and arrived on time to a line out the door. The place is small so there is not anywhere to stand and wait to check in. There was no hostess/host and all of servers looked like they were swamped. I asked the people in front of me if they checked in and they had not. There appeared to be several large parties of 9, 7 etc waiting with reservations which the restaurant did not seem able to accommodate. As I waited yet more people pushed their way into the restaurant, but did not ask anyone else if they were waiting. I felt bad for the staff and was patient until someone finally came over and engaged with all of the men in line, the two in front of me and the one in back of me, but didn’t address me. I was very clear I had a reservation for two at 7pm. Two of those three men didn’t have a reservation. And both were sat almost immediately even though I had been waiting for 25 mins at this point. Once they sat the party of 7 that had the 7:30 reservation after I tried to remind the guy two times that I had a reservation for 2 at 7pm, I was done. I’ve never walked out of a restaurant before. It was truly a madhouse with absolutely no organization at the front of the house. I understand things get busy, but it’s rude not to seat the person with the reservation, and to not even acknowledge my presence. I get things can be confusing but then why not have someone designated to handle that? Why accept reservations for these huge parties if you don’t have the ability to accommodate them? If you can’t handle that volume of people coming in, don’t. Probably for the better it seemed miserable in there but it’s sucks to not have your reservation honored on your anniversary. We had to figure something else out on the fly.

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  2. Terry

    Jacksonville / Northeast Florida3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have dined at this establishment twice, and both times I absolutely loved it. The pasta giusto is exceptional! It is cooked to perfection. Be sure to try the passion fruit Spritz; you won’t regret it. I will definitely be returning for a third visit.

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  3. Kristin VIP

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Pasta Eater is my absolute favorite Italian food in the city. Homemade pasta, a varied menu and great service make this restaurant a mandatory stop every time I’m in NYC.

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  4. Patricia

    Los Angeles20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Pasta was delicious. Could absolutely tell it is hand made and fresh. Portions sizes are ample and sharable. Service very good. Would go there again when in NY.

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  5. Neal

    Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was an amazing dining experience, recommended the Pasta Giusto!

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  6. Amy VIP

    New York City74 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Charming Italian eatery near Union Square. Delicious homemade pastas and more authentic cuisine. Our server Elisa was so sweet and attentive and answered all of our questions regarding the extensive menu. We ordered two appetizers, fried calamari and brushetta with mushrooms and melted cheese. Each of us got a different pasta dish. The signature pasta is served table side in a Parmesan cheese wheel with crispy prosciutto. Every dish was delicious! We were too stuffed for dessert (we all got leftovers to go) but Elisa gave us complimentary mini cannolis for the four of us. We all highly recommend this lovely restaurant!

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  7. Chrissy

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    DELICIOUS. This was some of the best pasta I’ve ever eaten, and the service was spectacular! Will eat here again!

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  8. Linda VIP

    New York City52 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Pasta Eaters has quickly become our "go to" restaurant in the Union Square area. It's a small place, but the food and service are excellent. I'd recommend the Pasta Giusto - pasta tossed in a wheel of cheese - for a great experience.

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  9. Jordan VIP

    New York City1 review

    1.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Don’t go. We went on a Friday at 7pm. The music was insanely loud - so loud to where we used earplugs. We asked the staff to turn the music down but they denied our request. Not only that, they played 2010s dance music - odd for an “italian” restaurant. We watched a server cough into his hand, wipe it on his pants, and continue serving. Disgusting. The hallway is too narrow for the cheese wheel cart and I was hit in the back multiple times. Not only that my dash was brought out 7 minutes before my partner’s. Lastly, they didn’t specify but gratuity was included. This is not clear on the menu and deceptive. Likely they slapped it on because I was clearly unhappy. Food was fine but pricy. $15 bruschetta is a tomato cracker. Lobster pasta was nice and a great portion. Overall, don’t go. You will avoid illness and hearing loss.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Oh my gosh! We had the nicest experience here! Our two little girls loved the pasta and the atmosphere. It was a great place to We will be back to try the house specialty soon!

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FAQs

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

PASTA EATER is rated 4.5 stars by 246 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today
Google Map for PASTA EATER

9 E 17th St, New York, NY 10003

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Between 5th Avenue and Broadway
  • Neighborhood
    Gramercy Park
  • 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
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    R/Q/N/W Subway Yellow Line - 14th/Union Square // 4/5/6 Subway Green Line - 14th/Union Square // L Subway Grey Line - 14th/Union Square // M14A-SBS Bus - Union Square // M14C-SBS Bus - Union Square // M1 Bus - Union Square // M2 Bus - Union Square // M3 Bus - Union Square
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Luigi Cetrulo
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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