Very delicious food! Very nice building and location. I would recommend th building to keep the front door closed if possible, it was very loud because of the people / bikes going by. The waiter was nice. He was a little hard to understand but that is not fault to his. He was just a little curt as well.
Italian restaurant
Pasta Lovers
MidtownManhattan


Midtown
Manhattan
The brief
About Pasta Lovers
Besides big portions of pasta in a variety of sauces, this no-frills eatery serves pizza & panini.
Community Rating
4.3
out of 5
2,144 community reviews
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15 verified Google reviews
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Absolutely fantastic. Delicious food, perfect service
Great food, service and atmosphere. I have used them for a large (25 plus people) reunion luncheon in New York every May, and they are exceptionally well organized with my distracted group of attendees all catching up with each other but also needing to order their food. The staff members are very patient and organized and let us stay as long as we like. Great place!!
Absolutely loved my experience at Pasta Lovers! The pasta dishes were incredibly flavorful and cooked to perfection. The variety of sauces and toppings allowed for a customized meal that hit all the right notes. The staff was friendly and attentive, making sure we had a great dining experience. The ambiance was cozy and inviting, perfect for a relaxed dinner. Overall, a fantastic spot for pasta lovers, and I’ll definitely be returning soon. Highly recommended!
I had really high hopes going in but left disappointed. The atmosphere was lovely. The staff was very professional and quick. The table side pasta cooking was fun to watch... But the good really wasn't very good. The appetizers were the best last. We got the mozzarella triangles and stuffed mushrooms. Then we got the chicken Marsala which was rubbery and rather bland. The signature pasta shells which tasted like a microwaveable meal. The signature table side pasta with Hennessy reduction which wasn't bad but certainly wasn't worth the $38 and was drowning in a pool of oil at the bottle of the dish. And then the spaghetti carbonara which was.... Okay. For the $230 price tag for everything... It was incredibly disappointing.
Every time we come it's always an unreal, Wonderful experience. The staff is great and the food always hits
Great atmosphere. Friendly staff. Underwhelming food. If you’re looking for the authentic American Italian food experience, this is still a great choice, but the flavours just weren’t there.
I wish I had taken photos of everything we ordered — it was all absolutely delicious! We started with the fried calamari and fried mozzarella, both of which were amazing. The sauce they served was so good that I wish they’d jar it and sell it!<br><br>There were seven of us, including my sleeping toddler in a stroller, and the staff went above and beyond by helping my husband carry the stroller down the stairs to our table. Every entrée was as fantastic as we expected. I would highly recommend this restaurant to both locals and visitors — you won’t be disappointed!
The food and cocktails were delicious! Our waiter was amazing, everyone was so friendly. Highly recommend the stuffed mushrooms!
Loved it - I had the rigatoni broccoli rabe and sausage, which contained generous amounts of both very tasty sausage and broccoli. But that was nothing compared to the Nutella pizza and banana dessert - it really was a full size pizza base covered in Nutella, plus the banana. I had to be carried out :) Highly recommended.
Ambiance (5/5): Plenty of seating in the interior that’s unsuspecting from the outside! During peak lunch hours there was only a few tables taken on a weekday. The tables and décor are a bit rustic/bare bones. Clean, open space, high ceilings. 70’s themed background music. Not loud so you can hear each other.<br>Service (5/5): Since there was not many patrons, we were attended to fairly quickly and often. The food also was prepared very quickly—our party of 5 was in and out within an hour.<br>Wedge Salad, Arugula & Orzo Salad and Burrata Salad were all okay salads. They are big enough to share as starters for 2-3 people!<br>Chicken Caesar pizza was very generous on the topping!<br>Linguini Frutti Di Mare: While the seafood portions were reasonable and the seafood tasted fresh/was NOT overcooked, the sauce was a letdown. There was nothing to write home about.<br>Fettuccine Alfredo: Hefty portion of cheese and pasta—Can’t go wrong!<br>If you’re looking for a good portion of okay food for a reasonable price near Times Square, this might be your option!
Best meal ever!<br>The pasta is homemade and the Tiramisu is made in house. The Rigatoni, Chicken Parmesan, meatballs and Tiramisu were very delicious!<br>My blood orange margarita was very tasty. The restaurant is a fairly intimate and cozy with great service. It's in a great location, we got to Rockefeller center in a short time. Highly recommend this restaurant!
Veal parmigiana was delicious, tomato sauce very tasteful. Atmosphere is nice and calm.
Delicious and fresh, made-to-order pasta dishes. Everyone in our party enjoyed their meal. We walked it off on the way to a show after a trip to St. Patrick’s. Lovely bread. Clean and fancy establishment but not pretentious. Friendly staff. Clean bathrooms.
Pasta Lovers NYC is an absolute gem in the heart of the city! From the moment we walked in, the cozy yet elegant atmosphere made for a perfect dining experience. The service was attentive and friendly, ensuring our meal was seamless and enjoyable.<br>The highlight of our visit was definitely the lasagna. It was perfectly made—layers of tender pasta, rich meat sauce, and creamy cheese melded together beautifully. Every bite was comforting and flavorful, truly a standout dish. The portion was generous, making it great value for the quality.<br>Besides the lasagna, the fresh bread with olive oil was a wonderful start, and the pasta dishes were cooked just right. Whether you’re heading to a Broadway show or just craving authentic Italian, Pasta Lovers delivers with delicious food and excellent service. Highly recommend!<br>This review is based on multiple positive experiences and mentions of the lasagna being delicious and well-prepared at Pasta Lovers NY
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