Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Cafe Luce, Il Corso and Osteria Laguna, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find cheap places for pasta in Midtown East. Top-rated pasta spots at the right price.
Midtown East's Cheap Pasta Destinations
Midtown East offers a surprising variety of affordable Italian comfort food perfect for a quick lunch or a casual weeknight dinner. From cozy neighborhood spots like Cassiano's Pizzeria to bustling counters, this collection highlights where you can find hearty bowls of pasta without breaking the bank. These local favorites prove that authentic flavors and generous portions are still accessible in the heart of Manhattan.
11 restaurants in Best Cheap Pasta in Midtown East | Top Cheap Spots
- Cafe Luce · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Il Corso · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Osteria Laguna · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Isle of Capri · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Mozzarella & Vino · rated 4.4/5: Italian.
- Nino's 46 · rated 4.3/5: Italian.
- Cassiano's Pizzeria · rated 4.2/5: Italian.
- Harry Cipriani · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Nino's 46 · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Arthur & Sons · rated 3/5: Italian.
- Rosemary's: 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.




