Misi

Enjoyed the pasta here more than at Lilia and want to return to try more. The fettuccini was outstanding. The ricotta toast is so good but almost too much richness before pasta courses, I would probably skip that next time. Glad I tried it, and the mushrooms were a great counter. Also want to get into more of their vegetables, they do them so well here. Loved the mushrooms and the artichokes. Don’t skip the gelato, it’s a must order!

First time at Misi and couldn't have asked for more. Both the appetizers and pastas were excellent - had a hard time choosing my favorites. For our first course we had grilled artichokes, white asparagus, and peppers with ricotta toast. All were simply prepared but seasonal and delicious. Pastas included spinach tortelli (very rich but tasty), fettuccine (perfection), bucatini with njuda (my favorite of the bunch), and gnocchi with sausage (meaty, fennel-y, and oh so satisfying). All the pastas were different but equally divine. Cocktails and gelato were great too. Highly recommend to anyone looking for top quality Italian pastas and appetizers that are seasonal, fresh, and simply prepared but deeply comforting.

Not really sure why this place has been getting so many negative reviews, but I will definitely be back. Everything we ordered was delicious, but the ricotta toast and the spinach pasta were my favorites.<br><br>Our server could have been a bit more attentive, but it’s a busy restaurant, so we understood.

I would definitely come back here. Very good pasta and antipasti, it was really hard to narrow down our order. Portions were larger than expected. The whipped ricotta was delicious but a lot of bread. Spinach and mascarpone tortelli with brown butter was light and tasty. Asparagus with pecorino and guanciale was also very good and the caramelle was also something I’d get again.

We had our wedding at Misi this past weekend, and not only was it the best wedding food our guests said they have had, but simply the best food. It was an incredible venue to work with for a private event - Kate was extremely responsive and accommodating and made the whole process very easy. The entire team was professional, organized, thoughtful, and went above and beyond. They customized the menu to our preferences and provided an incredible feast for our guests. Our wedding was just this past weekend and we've already booked our next dinner reservation! Highly highly recommend if you're looking for an incredibly memorable experience.

Solid Italian spot - very vegetable forward fare, and interesting flavors and well executed dishes. Pasta texture was really nice, and they have a large industrial chique space with an open viewing area for the pasta makers kinda like the din tai Fung xiao long bao assembly line. Best thing we tried was the ricotta toast with mushrooms, nice char on the bread with quality olive oil and some very creamy but light ricotta, and the mushrooms had a nice snap and a lemony flavor. I’d come back here!<br>, especially for a special occasion - note that it is pretty far from a subway stop

My first "TikTok famous" NYC restaurant experience. My friend managed to get a reservation for 4 people here on a Friday night, which I've heard is incredibly difficult to obtain. Naturally, we were all reasonably excited and held high expectations for the food. Stepping inside, the restaurant itself is honestly much bigger than expected. The layout is expertly designed, with a large open bar arrangement that conveniently opens up into the kitchen. Each table is well spaced and there's plenty of room for the servers and hosts to greet customers and even sell merchandise. Our waiter was very kind, gracious, and really took the time to explain to us each dish and its origin.<br><br>As for food itself, it left a bit to be desired. For appetizers, we ordered their famous whipped ricotta on sourdough, artichoke hearts, and butter beans. And honestly? The ricotta just wasn't really it. It was a bit too much cheese, and it didn't have much flavor too. For mains, I got the braised lamb pasta, which was GOOD, no doubt. However, very salty and it didn't really blow me away. All the ingredients were fresh and I could tell they put a lot of effort into it, but nothing that I hadn't tasted before. Even the famous olive oil gelato just kind of tasted like....gelato with olive oil in it.<br><br>Overall. It was still a great restaurant experience, but I probably wouldn't come back again considering the prices (~$70-100 per person). Worth it if you manage to get a reservation though! Would recommend.

Will recommend ordering the fennel and grilled baby artichoke salad. Pasta was decent for its price. Pleasant atmosphere and I will return if I am in the area.

The spinach mascarpone pasta was 10/10 the flavor was incredible! I would actually skip the ricotta toast- I wasn’t impressed. The rest was good, the squash pasta was another standout.<br>We were a tad rushed for a table of four, the rest of the pastas were OK (Ragu was a tad salty), good wine selection and cocktails were delicious all in all, 3.5-4/5!

I usually avoid posting negative reviews, but this place deserves a warning.<br><br>On the positive side, the interior is well-spaced, and the open kitchen is a nice touch.<br><br>However, the experience was marred by the crowded bar. It seemed like they were trying to create a “reserved” atmosphere by limiting table dining to about 20 tables. This was fine, but the crowd was spread across two different levels.<br><br>On one hand, the table service was standard fine dining, while on the other hand, the bar gave off a “college bar serves pasta and everyone after class is invited” vibe. The service was great, but it didn’t match the overall experience of the restaurant.<br><br>The worst part was the food. It was another wannabe “Italian done right” restaurant that unfortunately fell short. The artichoke was exceptional, but the amount of flavored butter used was a wake-up call for my arteries. As I approached the whipped ricotta, I was surprised by its flavor. It was not quite what I expected, with a less rich tang similar to cream cheese. The sour dough used was fine, but my party noted that the bread was burnt.<br><br>The pasta was a letdown. The red sauce was bland, like Rao’s canned sauce from the supermarket. The pasta itself was al dente, which is fine, but you expect homemade pasta to have a better texture. It felt rushed, and some pieces were clearly from another batch. It’s disappointing to cough up $30 for a pasta dish with red sauce, especially when the killer should be the rigatoni. This was abysmal. To be dramatic, I’ve had better pasta from Olive Garden.<br><br>On a positive note, we tried the sheep’s milk ochi and spinach and mascarpone tortelli. The chef went full butter, and it was delicious. However, the idea of “traditional Italian” was nowhere to be found. The flavor profile needed to shine through the pasta pillows, but it was hard because the butter masked any bad ingredients or poor preparation. This isn’t uncommon for Italian replication outside of Italy, but for a pasta dish worth $30, I expected exceptional flavor. It just wasn’t there!<br><br>Now, onto the ugly part. My party asked for a wine recommendation, and the server seemed unprepared. Maybe even caught off guard. Now, that’s fine because the server asked for the sommelier to come and help guide us. He didn’t ask any questions or even inquire about our food choices (which we had mentioned to the server to help us pair a wine with our selection). It was embarrassing to have a sommelier who has the job to guide patrons but instead recommended the house wine. I felt bad because, as ownership probably told him, his job is to sell, and he sold a bottle of the house wine without even giving us an option. Sorry, mister, not it. If you want similar-style pasta with decent service, try more established places with an identity. Their identity is bread with ricotta. Thats a joke. I won’t go into detail, but it definitely left me and my party with upset stomachs.

Make sure to get reservations as a group of four was also placed on the bar seats. Overall great experience. Attentive staff and delicious food. Got some roasted mushrooms and the toast with whipped ricotta toast. The lamb pasta was our favorite which almost the whole group all got. Also enjoyed the different gelatos. The mint and pistachio flavors were good with whole pistachio nuts.

Finally scored a Resy Notify for this reservation and it was well worth it! We got a reservation around 5 or 5:30 I wanna say and within minutes of us getting there, the restaurant went from empty to bustling and packed in what felt like a manner of minutes! The restaurant itself is beautiful and the large windows allow for wonderful lighting - first, for happiness and second, for the Gram. We tried a bunch of different things that were all delicious. What really struck me was how simple these dishes were yet packed with a delightful combination of flavors. Of all that we tried, would highly recommend the whipped ricotta, mezze rigatoni, and ricotta- filled occhi. I came here a few months ago and cannot recall the gelato flavors but we tried all three and were not disappointed in the least. I hope to come back here soon!!

Literally don’t understand why the avg review is as low as it is when it’s the second best Italian restaurant in the neighborhood after Lilia their first restaurant.<br><br>Reservations are hard to snag here so we got there at 4:45pm before 5pm opening to grab a bar seat. Got seated right away! Everything we got was delish. Mushroom ricotta tostini was as good as ppl said except prob for 3-4 ppl rather than 2 - very large portion! Also had the fava bean stew dish - very flavorful. Got the spinach pasta (amazing, rich) and sardine linguini both of which were super flavorful with amazing house-made pasta. Could have done with a bit less lemon in the linguini. Ended with the olive oil gelato which was unique. We’re def coming back here to try more things on the menu!<br><br>Staff was awesome and attentive, great cozy vibes and great value for how great the meal was!

By far my favorite pasta restaurant in NY!<br>I spent 2 weeks eating pasta in Italy, I haven't found a place that would match this quality.<br>Reservation is not easy, but not impossible as well, specifically if you book in advance.<br>Pastas and appetizers are really good.<br>I highly recommend the leaks, artichokes and the ricotta crostinis... In terms of pasta, the spinach tortelli and the linguine are definitely my favorites. But all of them are amazing, some are just more unique.

Finally tried this spot after wanting to go there for a year and it was great!! but did not make the list of my top spots in the city - I guess I had very high expectations. The ricotta toast was tasteful but felt heavy, on the other hand the trumpet mushrooms were very flavorful. Mezze rigatoni was cooked very well but honestly was a bit underwhelming since it just came with cheese and basil, but still yummy. I absolutely loved the spinach and mascarpone tortelli. Olive oil gelato was okay, glad I tried it but wouldn’t get it again. The olive oil taste was bit too intense