Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Joe's Pizza, La Couronne and Giovanni's Italian Deli, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top 30 cheap dining experiences
Find cheap places for pasta in New York City. Top-rated pasta spots at the right price.
New York City's Cheap Pasta Destinations
Finding a satisfying bowl of pasta in New York City doesn't have to break the bank, thanks to a wealth of affordable Italian gems scattered across the boroughs. This collection highlights the city's best budget-friendly spots, ranging from quick-service counters like Be Pasta and ASAP! Pizza to cozy neighborhood favorites like LaRina and Forma. Whether you are craving handmade noodles or a casual meal at local mainstays like Giovanni's Italian Deli and Salvatore & Lloyd's Pizza Place, these eateries offer authentic flavors at accessible prices.
30 restaurants in Best Cheap Pasta in New York City | Top Cheap Spots
- Joe's Pizza · rated 5/5: Italian.
- La Couronne · rated 5/5: French.
- Giovanni's Italian Deli · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Popolari - Bloomfield · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Fumo · rated 5/5: Italian.
- LaRina · rated 5/5: Italian.
- The Original John's Deli · rated 5/5: American.
- Numero 28 Pizza · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Savelli · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Raf's · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Teura Il Ponte · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Be Pasta · rated 4.9/5: Italian.
- Noi Due Carne · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- Corrado's Cucina · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- Lillo Cucina Italiana · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- Da Silvano · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- Bosino · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- Al Dente · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- Briciola Pizza Bar · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- Song’ E Napule · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Cafe Luce · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Soleluna · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Cucina Traditional Pizza House · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Donna Margherita · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Ortomare Ristorante Pizzeria · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Soda Club · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Ungaro Coal Fired Pizza Cafe · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Sempre Oggi · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- L'Osteria · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Ital Kitchen · rated 4.7/5: 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.
