Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Joe's Pizza, Fumo and Noi Due Carne, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find cheap places for pasta in Manhattan. Top-rated pasta spots at the right price.
Manhattan's Cheap Pasta Destinations
Finding an affordable bowl of pasta in the heart of Manhattan is easy when you explore this curated selection of budget-friendly Italian eateries and casual steakhouses. From quick-service counters like Joe's Pizza to sit-down spots like Patzeria Perfect Pizza Pasta & Grill, these local favorites offer a wide range of comforting noodles and classic pies. Whether you are craving a simple marinara or a hearty meat dish, these neighborhood gems provide a satisfying dining experience that won't break the bank.
30 restaurants in Best Cheap Pasta in Manhattan | Top Cheap Spots
- Joe's Pizza · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Fumo · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Noi Due Carne · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- Bosino · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- Cafe Luce · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Donna Margherita · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Ortomare Ristorante Pizzeria · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Sempre Oggi · 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.
- Nizza · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Il Punto Ristorante · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Il Corso · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Manducatis · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Lido · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Pisticci · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Pepe Giallo · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Osteria Laguna · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Don Filippo · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Tuscany Steakhouse · rated 4.5/5: Steakhouse.
- Bellini · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Isle of Capri · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Fresco's Pizzeria · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Sfoglia · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Il Carino · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- iPizzaNY · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- York Ave Pizza · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Lupo Rosso Pizzeria · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Patzeria Perfect Pizza Pasta & Grill · rated 4.4/5: 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.
