Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Raf's, Piacere and Torrisi, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find cheap places for pasta in Chinatown. Top-rated pasta spots at the right price.
Chinatown's Cheap Pasta Destinations
Exploring Chinatown reveals a surprising wealth of affordable Italian comfort food perfect for a quick lunch or a casual dinner. This curated selection highlights spots where handmade flavors meet budget-friendly prices, offering a satisfying alternative to the neighborhood's traditional fare. You can enjoy classic pasta dishes and authentic bites at local favorites like Zara Pizza and Tre, both of which specialize in hearty Italian cuisine.
30 restaurants in Best Cheap Pasta in Chinatown | Top Cheap Spots
- Raf's · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Piacere · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Torrisi · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Barbalu · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Pep's on Grand · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Pasquale Jones · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Pepolino · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Spaghetti Incident · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Paesano's · rated 4.4/5: Italian.
- Lil' Frankies · rated 4.3/5: Italian.
- Rosella’s Pizza · rated 4.3/5: Italian.
- Vincent's · rated 4.3/5: Italian.
- Zara Pizza · rated 4.2/5: Italian.
- Ballato · rated 4.1/5: Italian.
- La Nonna · rated 4.1/5: Italian.
- Umberto’s Clam House · rated 4.1/5: Italian.
- Kissaki · rated 4/5: Japanese.
- Barbalu · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Yondu Culinary Studio · rated 4/5: Korean.
- Pasquale Jones · rated 3/5: Italian.
- Parm · rated 3/5: Italian.
- Il Brigante: Italian.
- Bacaro: Italian.
- Da Nico: Italian.
- Bar Primi: Italian.
- MAMO: Italian.
- Rabbit House Omakase & Sake Bar: Japanese.
- Eataly - SoHo: Italian.
- Tre: Italian.
- Spaghetti Incident: 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.
