Best Affordable Pasta in Astoria | Top 8 Affordable Spots

8 restaurants in Best Affordable Pasta in Astoria | Top 8 Affordable Spots

• ASAP! Pizza — Italian · rated 4.7/5: The air hums with the energy of a modern Italian kitchen, where hand-stretched dough meets the searing heat of the oven to produce perfectly charred, artisanal pies in a heartbeat. Vibrant bursts of fresh basil and pools of molten mozzarella crown each thin-crust creation, offering a fast-paced yet soulful dining experience that captures the spirited essence of a bustling Roman street corner.
• Basil Brick Oven Pizza — Italian · rated 4.5/5: The warm glow of the brick oven anchors this rustic Italian sanctuary, where the air is perpetually perfumed with the scent of toasted flour and fragrant, garden-fresh basil. Artisanal pizzas emerge with perfectly charred, leopard-spotted crusts and bubbling toppings, bringing the vibrant, soulful flavors of Italy to life. It is an inviting space where the crackle of the fire and the clink of wine glasses encourage guests to slow down and savor every authentic bite.
• Gaudio's Pizzeria & Restaurant — Italian · rated 4.5/5: The air at Gaudio’s Pizzeria & Restaurant hums with the comforting scent of bubbling mozzarella and slow-simmered marinara, drawing guests into a space that feels like a warm neighborhood embrace. Flour-dusted counters yield crisp, golden-crusted pies and silken pastas that capture the heart of old-school Italian cooking, offering a soulful dining experience where every bite tastes of tradition and home.
• Napoli Pizza & Pasta — Italian · rated 4.4/5: Napoli Pizza & Pasta captures the spirited essence of a bustling Italian kitchen, where the intoxicating aroma of bubbling mozzarella and slow-simmered pomodoro fills the air. Hand-stretched dough transforms into charred, blistered masterpieces alongside silken pastas tossed in vibrant sauces, creating a warm neighborhood sanctuary that celebrates the soulful simplicity of a Neapolitan feast.
• Piazza — Italian · rated 4.1/5: Piazza captures the vibrant soul of a sun-drenched Italian square, where the clinking of wine glasses harmonizes with the intoxicating aroma of garlic and herbs wafting from an open kitchen. Hand-stretched dough meets the intense heat of a wood-stone oven to produce charred, bubbling pizzas, while silken ribbons of pasta are tossed in rich, slow-simmered ragùs that taste of heritage and home. This lively gathering spot invites guests to slow down and savor the art of the meal, turning every dinner into a spirited celebration of Mediterranean flavor and warmth.
• sLICe — Italian · rated 4/5: This vibrant neighborhood haunt hums with energy as the intoxicating aroma of stone-fired dough and simmering San Marzano tomatoes drifts from the open kitchen. Each hand-stretched creation marries a perfectly charred, airy crust with artisanal toppings that sing with the freshness of the Italian countryside, offering a sophisticated yet soulful take on the classic pizzeria experience.
• sLICe — Italian · rated 4/5: The scent of bubbling mozzarella and toasted flour spills onto the sidewalk, drawing diners into a vibrant space where the art of the New York slice is celebrated in every golden, blistered crust. From the iconic, foldable thin-crust to the dense, herb-flecked comfort of a square Grandma pie, each offering balances a bright, tangy tomato sauce with a perfectly charred finish. It is a masterclass in urban comfort that captures the soulful essence of a neighborhood pizzeria, whether you’re grabbing a quick Margherita slice on the go or lingering over a loaded Sicilian pie.
• Mela Pizza — Italian · rated 3.9/5: Mela Pizza invites diners into a warm, flour-dusted sanctuary where the rhythmic toss of dough and the crackle of a wood-fired oven set the stage for an authentic Italian feast. Each pie emerges with a perfectly charred, airy crust that cradles molten cheese and vibrant, sun-ripened toppings, offering a sensory journey to the heart of Naples with every savory bite.