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.
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Find the best places for pasta in New York City. Curated list of top-rated restaurants serving exceptional pasta.
New York City's Premier Pasta Destinations
New York City is a premier destination for exceptional pasta, offering everything from traditional Italian comfort to refined French and American interpretations. This curated collection highlights the city's most beloved spots, including neighborhood favorites like Giovanni's Italian Deli and Fumo alongside elegant destinations like La Couronne and Raf's. Whether you are seeking a classic meal at Joe's Pizza or a sophisticated plate at LaRina, these diverse eateries showcase the incredible range of flavors found across the five boroughs.
30 restaurants in Best Pasta in New York City | Top 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.
