Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Donna Margherita, L'Osteria and Sandro's Restaurant, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find affordable places for pasta in Upper East Side. Top-rated pasta spots at the right price.
Upper East Side's Affordable Pasta Destinations
The Upper East Side offers a wealth of charming destinations where you can enjoy authentic Italian flavors and hearty steakhouse fare without breaking the bank. From cozy neighborhood mainstays like L'Osteria and Donna Margherita to casual spots like San Matteo Pizzeria e Cucina, this collection highlights the neighborhood's most satisfying pasta dishes and wood-fired pizzas. Whether you are seeking a traditional plate of carbonara or a gourmet slice, these local favorites provide a warm atmosphere and high-quality ingredients at an accessible price point.
27 restaurants in Best Affordable Pasta in Upper East Side | Top Affordable Spots
- Donna Margherita · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- L'Osteria · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Sandro's Restaurant · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Enzo Bruni La Pizza Gourmet · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Don Filippo · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Sfoglia · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Il Carino · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- York Ave Pizza · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- San Matteo Pizzeria e Cucina · rated 4.4/5: Italian.
- Famous Famiglia Pizzeria · rated 4.4/5: Italian.
- Delizia · rated 4.4/5: Italian.
- Mezzaluna · rated 4.4/5: Italian.
- Botte UES · rated 4.4/5: Italian.
- Bottega · rated 4.4/5: Italian.
- Uva Next Door · rated 4.4/5: Italian.
- Barbaresco · rated 4.4/5: Italian.
- Maruzzella · rated 4.4/5: Italian.
- Saba's Pizza · rated 4.3/5: Italian.
- Caffe Buon Gusto · rated 4.3/5: Italian.
- Giacomo's Pizza · rated 4.3/5: Italian.
- Patsy's Pizzeria · rated 4.1/5: Italian.
- La Mia Pizza · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Grace's Marketplace · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Ottomanelli Bros. · rated 4/5: Steakhouse.
- Pavin · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Milano Market · rated 4/5: Italian.
- L'Osteria: Italian.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
